Vol. 43  No. 4   April 2006
 
Clear the Air about the Air
Wednesday, April 12, 7–9 p.m.
John English Junior Middle School
95 Mimico Avenue , Etobicoke
 
This is an initiative, hosted by Mimico Residents’ Association, together with New Toronto Good Neighbours and LAMP (a community health centre in S. Etobicoke), to get a fact-based report card on Etobicoke air quality and to resist further industrialization of neighbourhoods in Etobicoke.  Members of CHIP (Coalition of Homeowners for Intelligent Power) will be in attendance to raise the issue of the proposed Greenfield South natural gas-fired power plant, just across the border in Mississauga .
 
 
 
3rd Annual Renforth Creek
and Community Cleanup
Saturday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m.
Rain or shine!
Meet at the back of Bloordale United Church .
 
 
 
 
Joshua Mazza
April 13, 1991 - March 5, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Community Garage Sale – Saturday, May 27th
Please visit our website  at www.Marklandwood.org
 
President’s Update
Greetings!
 
It is always disheartening to hear of a child or young adult who has died or gone missing.  When it happens so close to home, as in the case of Joshua Mazza last month, it strikes deeper, and we are all drawn to pause and reflect.  Ten years ago, this coming October, we lost our daughter due to a medical problem and had her funeral in the same church, St. Clements.  I would ask that you keep the Mazza family and all others, who have to go through this, in your thoughts and prayers, for they will need them very much in the weeks, months and years ahead. 
 
Don’t forget our 3rd Renforth Creek and Community Clean Up on Saturday, April 22. In the past couple of years it has been very gratifying to see the tremendous difference it has made to the areas that were cleaned and the people, young and old, singles, couples and families, who turn out to pitch in. Last year it was raining, so the odds are with us for more pleasant weather this year.  

The Environmental Committee has been busy monitoring the activity surrounding the proposed building of the Greenfield South natural gas-fired power plant, across from the Trillium Health Centre and Sherway Gardens , which came to our attention last June. You should refer to the article in the March Marklander, or go to our website (www.marklandwood.org ) and read the same issue to refresh your memory. There is a rally focusing on “Clean Air” planned for April 12th, hosted by Mimico Residents’ Association, together with New Toronto Good Neighbours and LAMP (a community health centre in S. Etobicoke ). A number of people concerned about this proposed power plant will be there and we will assist in distributing information and asking questions of the panel.  As mentioned previously, the Markland Homes Association considers the location of this plant to have direct implications for Markland Wood and for the surrounding area, should it be built.  See the front page again for the location and time of the rally.
 
Following up on the Vandalism & Community Safety Meetings held in January and February,  I am happy to report that the four committees, formed to deal with the immediate areas of concern in the neighbourhood, have been holding initial meetings and are planning various approaches to the problems they have signed on to confront. As reported last month, the four are as follows: Millwood Park Committee, Markland Plaza Committee, St. Clement’s School Grounds Committee, and an Issues At Large Committee (dealing with assaults, break & enters, egg throwing, vandalism, etc.)  With the warmer weather will come potential problems in these neighbourhood areas.  Graffiti is beginning to raise its ugly head again along Bloor Street and at the Markland Plaza .  For anyone interested in joining a particular committee, please contact myself or any other Director to be put in contact with members of the committee.  Please give them your support and be vigilant in watching out for your neighbours and community.
 
Best wishes for a Happy Easter Season.
Patrick Clifford, President, Markland Homes Association   
 
2006-2007 Board of Directors
 
EXECUTIVE:
PRESIDENT: Patrick Clifford
VICE-PRESIDENT: Greg Rohn
SECRETARY: Anna Schaefer
TREASURER: Gerard Betsch
 
DIRECTORS
Richard Boehnke
Brian Brennand
Paul Cavanagh
Bob Cooke
Bev Evans
Michael Georgopoulos
Bo Lawrentiw
Graham Maguire
Paul Marano
Don Matheson
Diane McLeod
Tom Napier
Peter Sgro    
Romeo Sinopoli
 
Associate Directors
Stephen Blimkie, Helen Boehnke, Paul Cavanagh, Tamara Greene, Mary Lordan, Ian Sillars, Irene Sillars, Donna Sokic, MP (Pierina) Stokes, Anne-Marie Stoneburgh and Patti Thorne.
 
Joshua Mazza,  April 13, 1991 - March 5, 2006
 
Today (March 10) I attended the funeral of 14 year-old Markland Wood resident Joshua Mazza.  Josh was killed last week in a tragic skiing accident.  By all accounts he was the child that every parent would dream of having, and certainly made his parents very proud.

I don't know his parents very well. Only as fairly close neighbors and as parents of children attending the same school as my kids.  I had forgotten that Josh had been my daughter Stephanie's "reading buddy" when she was in senior kindergarten.  I remember being impressed that he would go out of his way to say hello to her if he saw her in the morning before school – she wasn't just some silly little kid that he had been hooked up with.  He seemed like a genuinely nice boy - a fact confirmed over and over by those who knew him well.

But today and all through the past week, I felt a bond with Josh's parents that only someone with children can feel.  I cannot imagine the pain and anguish that a parent goes through when they lose a child.  Josh's death has been on my mind constantly since I first heard of it from my wife, while away on business.  Suddenly, making deals didn't seem that important anymore.

The funeral was magnificent, in a way that only funerals can be.  It was extremely well attended, to the point that St Clement's church was bursting at the seams, with an overflow crowd in the main chapel and downstairs as well.  The crowd was obviously drawn from every aspect of Josh's life - family, friends, parent's friends, co-workers, teachers, and many people from Markland Wood.  The sense of community was overwhelming.  I can only hope that each and every one of us has as strong a support group in place, in times of need.  

It is a testament to the kind of person Josh was, and his family is, that so many people came to show their support and share in their grief.  It was a very emotional event that forced each of us in attendance to reflect on our own lives and those of our loved ones. We all get a little jaded from time to time with the stress of life.  I don't know how we can ever be the same after attending a funeral for a child.  I know that I will certainly hold my kids tighter tonight, when I put them to bed.  Can this change us all, and in some small way make us better people and members of society?  I think it can.  And that will truly be Josh's legacy.  To me, the world is a better place today, from having had Joshua Mazza for almost 15 years.

The Marklander doesn't usually make mention of residents that pass away, but I feel that last Sunday we lost an intelligent, gifted, good young man – a role model to other  neighborhood youth, and for that, our community too, has suffered a loss.  Josh deserves recognition for the short life that he led.

The Joshua Mazza Trust Fund has been set up.  Funds will be used for academic and award programs at his schools, and to support charities close to his heart.  Cheques can be mailed to:   333 Wyecroft Rd. , Unit 3, Oakville , ON   L6K 2H2

Regards, Greg Rohn
 
Proposed Greenfield South natural gas power generating plant
As readers of the Marklander should be aware of by now, there is a proposed natural gas-fired power plant planned for just across the Mississauga border.  For specifics please visit our web site at www.Marklandwood.org. 
 
The Coalition of Homeowners for Intelligent Power (CHIP) was going to organize a rally in Etobicoke on this issue, but have delayed it because another rally was already being organized by some Etobicoke ratepayers groups. This rally will be held on April 12 (see front cover).
Speakers at this rally will include:
The Honourable Laurel Broten,
Minister of the Environment. MPP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Michael Ignatieff, MP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Mark Grimes, City Councillor, Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Christopher Morgan, Senior Specialist, Air Quality, Environment Services
City of Toronto
Elaine MacDonald, Senior Environmental Scientist, Sierra Defence Fund
Dr. David Yap/ or representative, Senior Scientific Adviser, Air Quality & Meteorology, Ministry of the Environment , Ontario
Doug Simpson or Jeff Brooks, Atmospheric Science, Environment Canada
Katrina Miller, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance
 
While this rally is not specifically about the power plant, it is about air quality in Etobicoke, and we will be raising this issue at the meeting.  YOU should attend this rally to help support our efforts because:
 
The proposal will put 17 million litres of #2 fuel oil in above-ground storage tanks on the banks of the Etobicoke Creek.  It will put a facility that burns oil to the equivalent of 28 megawatt (10% of 280 MW) in close proximity to homes, schools and a hospital - more damaging to Etobicoke than Lakeview ever was.
 
The proponent has never done a project of this magnitude before and has
demonstrated a willingness to observe the letter of the law, while infringing its spirit and intent, and therefore cannot be relied upon.
 
The process has violated Ministry guidelines in several cases.  5 megawatt oil-fired plants require a full IEA; but a plant that burns the equivalent of 28 megawatts of oil doesn't??  Because it is "deemed" a natural gas-fired plant?? This is environmental protection by declaration.  Also, there has been insufficient public consultation; non-compliant response from the Ministry of the Environment to valid concerns raised by CHIP, the City of Mississauga and independent expert consultants.
 
The bottom line: we want Energy Ministry to tell the Environment Ministry that it supports a full Individual Environmental Assessment of this plant.  See you at the rally!
Best regards, Greg Rohn
 
 
 
 
2006 Annual Renforth Creek and Community Clean-up
Saturday April 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Rain or shine!
The Third Annual Renforth Creek Clean-Up will be held on April 22, starting at 10:00 a.m.  Once again, it will be coordinated with the Mayor's Clean-Up weekend, which goes over the same weekend from Friday, April 21 to Saturday, April 22, 2006.

The community is invited to meet behind Bloordale United Church in the parking lot adjacent to the Creek. The event organizers will have coffee and goodies available for the early birds and the volunteers will be assigned their section of Renforth Creek, or one of the local parks or other areas to scour clean.
Taking a quick glance this year, it seems that the hard work done last year has left the Creek in relatively good shape and this may permit us to roam further upstream as well as into some park areas. We are coordinating the work with Bev McHenry and her people.

But that is getting ahead of the day.

We’ll also have St. John Ambulance ready to deal with any small mishaps and are grateful to the Markland Wood Country Club who will once again provide several golf carts. 
 
Arrangements have been made for garbage pick-up locations at the intersection of Burhamthorpe and Renforth Creek; Toledo Road and Renforth Creek; Bloor Street and Renforth Creek and the corner of Rickshaw Drive and Nielsen Road .  To ensure that all the debris is picked up, these locations will be marked by stakes with balloons or little banners attached.

We are pleased to be able to sign high school students’ community credit notes, for the contributed time.

If there are any questions or suggestions, please call Richard Boehnke or Graham Maguire.
 
School News
Silverthorn Collegiate
 
March Breezes By
 
March started off with Silverthorn’s first Senior Talent Show on the 7th. The money raised is going towards funding Formal. Memorable acts included the “screamo” band Arcane, who were the only juniors in the senior show, and the beautiful voice of Monique Malcolm that got much of the audience to sing along. In addition, Vuk Stancic and Joel Frost did an original “beatbox” and Marko Djurdic, Student Activity Counsel (SAC) President, performed in more than one band.
Then, March Break occurred from March 10th to March 19th. While some students relaxed at home, about forty students, consisting mostly of Grade 10 students, and some teachers traveled to France and Italy in Silverthorn’s annual Europe trip.
“It was an experience of a lifetime. I wouldn’t change a thing. I met so many new friends and have so many memories to take out of the Europe trip,” said Patti Farrell.
“My favourite memory was when I played soccer in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa,” commented Stefan Negojevic.
On March 28th, Chris Robertson, invited by the Silverthorn Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), came in to speak to Grade 9 and 10 students. He has cycled across Canada .
On the 29th, the Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Testing occurred. 
 
In addition, Silverthorn gives an open invitation to all those interested in attending Unity’s Fashion Show on April 26th. It promises to be an entertaining and culturally enlightening experience with the theme of Mr. and Ms. Universe.
 
Ultimately, Silverthorn has had many activity-filled months and is looking forward to finishing the year off with a bang.
Veronica Quach
 
Millwood Junior School
Don't forget to mark April 29th on your calendar. Millwood Junior School is holding their Fun Fair and it promises to be a fun-filled day. Activities will include: "Jays on the Road" - an interactive baseball tour on wheels with the Toronto Blue Jays, "Larry Hitchcock - Excellence in Magic" an interactive magician who highlights the Marriott Fallsview Hotel Show, a live Tae Kwon Do Demonstration, a Dunk Tank, the Pizza Pizza Bouncy Castle and plenty of games and entertainment for the whole family. You won't want to miss the "Cake Walk" room, the Craft Room and of course the Silent Auction. This is a community event that you won't want to miss!!!
Congratulations to Elaine G who represented Millwood in this year's French Oral Public Speaking contest. We are very proud of her!
With the warmer weather approaching there will be more young people playing outside. If you see something going on at the school please remember to call the TDSB Security at 416-395-4620. As a community we want to protect the safety on our environment. Look for monthly announcements on the outdoor sign every month.
We look forward to a successful Spring.
Millwood Staff
 
 
 
 
 
Church News
 
BLOORDALE UNITED CHURCH
4258 Bloor St. West . Etobicoke , Ontario , M9C 1Z7 621-1710
 
Morning services at 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Stephen Iverson 621-1710
Call Sylvia Szot 626-2424  for BUC Juniors Club information
Check out our NEW website: www.bloordale.ca
 
Bloordale is going to HAIR at CanStage-27 Front Street East
May 13 @ 8 p.m. and May 24 @ 1:30 p.m. 
See our website for details or call Julia Stavreff for information 622-6309
 
Next BUC Jrs Club (for kids in grades 3-5)
FRIDAY APRIL 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
Meet in room 13 for an evening of outdoor soccer and baseball.
Call Sylvia Szot for more information 626-2424
Youth Group (grades 6-10) meets every other Tuesday in room 13 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.  Check our website for dates.
 
Palm Festival & Petting Zoo
Saturday, April 8, 4:30- 7:30 p.m. Cost:  Free will donations
 Your donation (suggested $3 per person) includes a passport to visit the many stalls in our historic recreation of ancient Jerusalem and a loot bag for each child as they depart the gates for home!
·    Live Petting Zoo (goats, sheep, bunnies and a donkey!)
·    Games
·    Easter Stories 
·    Crafts
 You can also buy a coal-grilled hotdog from our Butcher Shoppe, a home-baked treat from the Bake Shoppe or dip your ladle in at the Refreshment Well.  Take a seat in our central courtyard and enjoy the ambiance of ancient times. 
 
 
 
ST. CLEMENT CHURCH
Saturday: 4:45 p.m.             
Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Confession
Saturday: 9:30-10:00 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
 
We mark this Lenten season with special times of prayer as we prepare for the great feast of Easter. 
 
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays during Lent          9:30-10:00 a.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lenten Penance Services    Monday, April 3  7:00 p.m.
                                                Friday, April 7     9:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent   7:00 p.m.
Special Tableaux Presentation of the Stations by our Confirmation Candidates on Wednesday, April 12. at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.      
 
 
 
Evening of Fellowship and Reflection – Wednesday, April 12 – 6:00 p.m.
Please join us on the Wednesday of Holy Week where we will share in a simple meal, and then watch the Tableaux presentation of the Stations of the Cross in the Church.  Admission Price is $5.  Call the Parish Office for tickets.
 
The St. Clement Social Committee will be hosting a “Friday Night at the Movies” following the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m.on the following Fridays during Lent:  
April 7  -  Passion of the Christ
 
Join us for the EASTER TRIDUUM which begins:
Holy Thursday    April 13      7:00 p.m.
Good Friday      April 14       3:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil        April 15       9:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Masses   April 16
8:30 a.m.        10:00 a.m.      11:30 a.m.
 
We congratulate our young parishioners who will celebrating their First Holy Communion during the Sundays of the Easter Season.  We thank their parents for their example and commitment to the preparation process.  May God bless them!
 
Our Social Committee hopes to resume the Friday Night at the Movies after Easter.  Call the parish office for more information.
 
Our Youth Ministry will be hosting a car wash on Sunday, June 12, to support our Uganda Project.  Mark this date on your calendar.
 
 
Renforth Baptist Church
627 Burnhamthorpe Road . M9C 2Y9, 621-1990
Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.
PASTOR - Rev. Godfrey Green
 
St. James United Church
400 Burnhamthorpe Road .
Just east of Hwy 427 at The East Mall.
 
Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. with inspirational music by award-winning choirs.
Challenging sermons, children's stories and hymns.
Nursery care available.
 
Saturday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m -1:00 p.m.
 
“Spring Fling” - featuring a flea market, book sale, bake sale and a Cafe.
 
Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.  Maunday Thursday worship service with
St. James excellent choirs and soloists.  
Presentation of  “The Rose of Calvary ”, a Cantata by Joseph M. Martin.
 
Sunday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. Traditional Easter service with word, music and drama.
 
Saturday April 29 at 8 p.m.  Organ Grinder Night.  Toronto Organ Club Concert with
George Heldt and Don Malcolm, original organists from the Organ Grinder Restaurant.
Admission $20, which includes food. Children under 10 free.
 
 
The Church of Christ the King
475 Rathburn Road , Etobicoke. 621-3630
Just West of Hwy. 427
Regular service times:
Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.
 
Also CHECK US OUT ON OUR WEB SITE
http://netcomsolutions-ont.com/Christ_King
 
Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
800 Burnhamthorpe Road (just east of Mill Rd. )
Etobicoke  622-9647
Reverend John Tenyenhuis
 
 
 
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
3962 Bloor St. W. Etobicoke
416-231-4014 office@saintmatts.ca
Services: Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m.
Children's Program and Nursery at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (BCP). For more information please call the church office.
 
Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 9th - 8a.m. and 10a.m.
A parade, banners, palm branches, children and even a donkey, help us to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry at the 8a.m. and 10a.m. services.
 Palm Sunday Evening - Sunday, April 9th at 4pm
The Way of the Cross
Using art, created by the Rector, we will explore Jesus’ passion and route to the cross.
 
 
St. Philip’s Lutheran Church
61 West Deane Park Drive , Etobicoke
(near Rathburn and The East Mall)
www.stphilipslutherantoronto.com
416-622-5577
Worship:  10:00 am. Sundays (nursery provided)
Sunday School:  11:00 am.
 
Holy Week
Sun. April 9:  Palm Sunday Procession, 10:00 a.m.
Thurs. April 13:  Maundy Thursday Worship, 7:30 p.m.
                           Preceded by Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m.
Fri. April 14:  Good Friday Solemn Service, 11:00 a.m.
Sat. April 15:  Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. April 16: Easter Breakfast, 9:00 a.m.
                        Festive Easter Communion with Brass Quartet, 10:00 a.m.
 
We invite you to join us in observing this special season of the year!
 
Looking for ways to become involved?  We offer:
Junior and Senior Youth Groups
Junior and Adult Vocal Choirs; Handbell Choir
Senior’s Group,  Women’s Group, Sewing Group
 
Rev. Douglas Kramer, Pastor
 
 
 
 
 
 
People and Places
 
Ready, Set, Collect Eggs!
 
Everyone is welcome to come for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Park! 
Join us on Monday, April 17 at 9:30 am, rain or shine.  We meet at Millwood School on the paved schoolyard in the south west corner.  Please bring some wrapped chocolate treats to donate to our hunt.  All donations are taken over to the park and hidden for the hunt.  An early start is given to the younger children.  Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to collect your treats. For more information please call Christine Giorno at 626-8978
 
 
 
CENTENNIAL PARK SKATING CLUB presents
Around the World in 80 Days
Saturday,  April 29.
Our ice show theme will explore cultures from around the world.  Please come and enjoy great music, guest skaters, props, lights and our great local talent.  
Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Ticket prices (includes show program) are:
Adults, $15 and Seniors, $12  
Children and youth age 6-18,  $8.  
Children age 5 and under are FREE.  Hope to see you there.
 
Scouting News
 
The Scouts at the 401st. have had a wonderful year so far with over 75 youth, boys and girls, registered. Every month there seems to be a couple more wanting to join.
 
We have been sponsored by Bloordale United Church since 1958 and without their support and that of the community, we could not be as fortunate as we are today. Scouting is for anyone and no one is ever turned away.
 
It takes a great deal of dedication and enthusiasm from a team of wonderful leaders to run a challenging and wonderful program that the kids really enjoy. We are blessed to have these volunteers.
 
From Beavers to Rovers, we meet every week and by the looks on their faces at the end of the meetings, their eager to do it all again. Sections are all age appropriate and co-ed for ages of 5 -26 years old.
 
We meet from mid September until the end of May. Meetings consist of crafts, camping skills, games and outings of all kinds. Every month one of the groups is away on a camping adventure.
 
We continually put out feelers in the community for anyone that can share a special skill, hobby, handicraft or special interest. If you have something to share, why not spend one night with your local Scout group. The rewards are gratifying and the pay is great!
 
Do you have any old camping supplies that you could donate to our group? We are always in need of out-grown Beaver uniforms, old stainless steel pots and pans, lanterns, stoves and even sleeping bags. As our numbers grow, so does our need for extra camp equipment and supplies. We have a great home for them.
 
The next time you see a Scout, ask them what they think of Scouting. Most will have a smile from ear to ear and stories galore.
 
Yours in Scouting,
Martin Ross, Group Commissioner
401st. Scout Group, 621-6931
 
Millwood Fun Fair
Saturday April 29th, Millwood Junior School , Home and School Association will be hosting their bi-annual Family Fun Fair Fundraiser. Taking part in all of the activities is a fantastic way to celebrate the coming of spring with students, families, staff, neighbors and everyone in our community.
 
HIGHLIGHTS:
“Jays on the Road” Interactive pitching, hitting, running and fun Baseball event, hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays Organization
12 different games and prizes, Raffle Draw, Cake Walk,
Loot Bag Grab, Pizza Pizza Bouncy Tent, Crafts, Bingo,
Silent Auction, Cookie Decorating,Candy Floss, Popcorn and Balloons
Face Painting, Tattoos, Nail Painting, Tae Kwon Do Demonstration
Used Book/Video/ DVD Sales, Dunk Tank
Pizza, Hot Dogs, drinks and snacks
 
And as a special treat “The Amazing Larry Hitchcock - Excellence in Magic” will be performing throughout the event
 
See you on April 29th – 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
222 Mill Road - For Information call Karen Spencer 621-5667
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CENTENNIAL PARK SKATING CLUB presents
Around the World in 80 Days
Saturday, April 29.  Show times 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
 
Our ice show theme will explore cultures from around the world.  Please come and enjoy great music, guest skaters, props, lights and our great local talent.  
Ticket prices (includes show program) are:
Adults, $15 and Seniors, $12  
Children and youth age 6-18,  $8.  
Children age 5 and under are FREE.  Hope to see you there.
 
 
Did you graduate from Scarlett Heights between 1978 and 1984?
If so, join us on Friday, May 12th for a reunion you don't want to miss!
For more information & to order tickets go to www.scarlettheightsreunion.com
Tickets are selling fast...so order yours today!
 
VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD at Toronto Home for the Aged.
Summer student opportunity at Wesburn Manor (Burnhamthorpe/West Mall).  It is a great opportunity to complete your 40 hours of community service for school, improve leadership and communication skills, plus enhance the residents' quality of life and your own.  For more details contact:  Liz Paveley, Coordinator Volunteer Services, Wesburn Manor 416-394 3610. 
 
22 Division CPLC Townhall Meeting
Monday, April 10, 7-9 p.m
 
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) will host this meeting to discuss issues important to the community
The Assembly Hall
1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
( Lakeshore Blvd. West and Kipling Ave )
 
22 Division CPLC Chair will highlight the work of the committee
Come out and participate in an evening exploring your concerns
Superintendent Ed Hoey will give an update on divisional issues.
Guest speaker: Chief William Blair
The audience will have an opportunity to submit questions about areas that concern them.
Help us to help you make this a safer Community
 
 
DONNA CANSFIELD, MPP
Thurs, April 27, 10:15 a.m.-12:00 noon: Hon. Jim Watson, Minister of Health Promotion meeting with Seniors Richview Library,
Tues, May 2, 7- 9 p.m. - Third Annual Town Hall session
The Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall
Borys Wrzesnewskyj MP, Donna Cansfield, MPP, Councillor Doug Holyday, Councillor Gloria Lindsay-Luby, Trustee John Campbell TDSB and Trustee Ann Andrachuk TCDSB will answer your questions.
For details please contact the Constituency Office 416-234-2800 dcansfield.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
 
The Etobicoke Newcomers’ Club for Women
Are you new to the area? Interested in making new friendships? Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsway Lambton United Church , 85 The Kingsway. For further information call Nicole at (416) 231-8168.
 
Parenting and Family Literacy Centre
The Parenting and Family Literacy Centre at Eatonville School is runs from Mondays – Thursdays, 8:45 - 1:45. We are a drop in centre where you stay and play with your child. It is a free service run by the Toronto District School Board. Come and play, paint, dress-up, read books and participate in our story and music time! We are open when the school is open. (unfortunately not March break or summer).
Ruth Schefter, Instructor.
 
Parent and Tot Coffee Time
continues on alternate Tuesday mornings at 9:30-11:15 a.m. in Room 13, Bloordale United Church . Next dates: April 11, 25 and May 9. Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers are invited to join in for casual conversation and a chance to meet new friends. Coffee is provided, but please bring a snack for your child.
 
 
The Neilson Park Creative Centre
56 Neilson Drive , Etobicoke ON M9C 1V7
 
In the Galleries: March 28 to April 13
Fifty/Fifty Series Paintings -2003-2006
an exhibition of large abstract oil paintings by Robin Hollingdrake
Information: 622-5294
Open: Mon-Sat, 9-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Wheelchair accessible. Free admission and parking.
www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
Email: info@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
 
MARKLANDER STAFF
 
President:     Patrick Clifford
 
Editor:           Graham Maguire
 
Advertising:             Brian Brennand
 
Photographer:  Tom Napier
 
Distribution:            Richard Boehnke
 
Setup:                       Spalding Creative  255-9033
 
Printing:        Stu McNair
 
Anna’s Recipes
My neighbour and good friend, Donna, swears by my shortbread.  I make this every Christmas and Easter. Enjoy!
 
Short Bread Cookies
1 brick unsalted butter
1 cup fruit sugar
4 cups flour
4 tbsp. cornstarch
Cream butter.  Add sugar and cream until smooth. Squeeze half a lemon to add some extra flavour (optional). When measuring out the flour, one cup at a time, add 1 tbsp of cornstarch to each cup of flour. Add flour to creamed mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing well between additions. Knead well and add flour if necessary. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.  Pat out ½ inch thick and cut using cookie cutters. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes.  Do not over bake.