Vol. 40 No. 2
February 2003
Remember
the MHA Suggestion Box at the Suburban Drug Mart in the Markland Wood Plaza. Deadline
for submissions to the March Marklander: Fri, Feb 21st. Airport
Noise Complaints: (416) 247-7682 President's Update Greetings ! You will have received the Police Dialer Request/Update Form, which was inserted in last month’s Marklander for you to fill out if you wish. For those of you unfamiliar with the Police Dialer, it is a computer-automated dialer, designed to provide residents, situated within the area of 22 Division, with crime prevention information. Relevant Police information, such as community alerts, crime prevention tips and descriptions of suspects, are periodically provided in a telephone message. 22 Division of the Toronto Police Department provides this system to you. To be a member of this program, you need to sign the authorization contained on the Form described above in order to have the Police enter your name, address and phone number on their computer system. There are many of you who are new to the area and those of you who may not have received a message for some time. If you are unsure whether or not you are on the dialer, and wish to be on it, please make sure to locate the Form, fill out, sign and return it to one of the addresses, indicated on the Form itself. If you have misplaced it and want another, contact Diane McLeod, whose number can be found under the Board of Directors’ listing, following this column. Thanks to Diane for facilitating the use of this program by getting the message out to all of us. I have found the messages from the Police Dialer interesting and useful for letting you know what crimes have been recently reported in the community. By keeping us all informed, it makes us more vigilant and serves to make the community safer. On another note and as a great many of you know, the Markland Homes Association (MHA) has been very involved for several years with the developments at Pearson Airport, including the monitoring of its growth and what actions or decisions there could have an affect on the residents of this area. Indeed, it was the main reason for me becoming involved in the MHA, initially. Some of the MHA activity has included forming a subcommittee within the MHA; working with EFFRA; attending GTAA information sessions; becoming a party in an OMB Hearing, and meeting with the Minister for Transport Canada, David Collenette, on two occasions. Despite the departure of Ed Kurak and the present inability to duplicate his contributions, the MHA continues to follow developments at the airport and will bring any significant news to your attention. You, as a resident, can do your part to register complaints directly with the GTAA by calling the number featured on the front cover of the Marklander. Your telephone complaint does count. Although airline traffic has gone down since the events of September 11th 2001, we occasionally experience high levels or prolonged periods of airplane noise. Use of the North-South runways over Markland is generally to be limited to times, where there are significant wind conditions present. But we know that is not always the case. Generally, there should be no flights over the area between 11 p.m and 6 a.m. However, we know that this rule is not always followed. It is important that each of you let the GTAA know, if an incident is bothering you. The Noise Management Committee of the GTAA meets 3 to 4 times a year. Last summer we supported the application of an Etobicoke resident to sit on that committee as the citizen representative. We have asked to be briefed after each of these meetings, to keep us abreast of what the Committee is discussing and what actions it may be taking. During our last update at the January MHA meeting, we were told that the GTAA does keep track of all noise complaints, time of the complaint, who has called, etc. What it reinforced to us is that your call counts. Do take the time to call in. If you miss an instance, call in the next time it happens. The message it sends is that you are monitoring it, it is bothering you and (if a large number of you call in) it is affecting a number of people in the area. Again, keep the airport noise
complaints number in a handy area. Your call does count and it will help to
keep a “check” on airport officials, who try to stretch the bounds and
potentially interfere with your right to the quiet enjoyment of your home. Best Regards Patrick J. Clifford President, Markland Homes Association 2002-2003 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT: Patrick Clifford, 8 The Green Pines 621-7695 VICE-PRESIDENT: Tom Napier, 1 Markland Dr. 622-9630 SECRETARY: Don Matheson, 30 Markwood Cr. 621-4291 TREASURER: Gerard Betsch, 14 Winsdale Road 620-4896 DIRECTORS Stephen Blimkie, 197 Markland Drive 695-7734 Richard Boehnke, 67 Markland Dr. 621-5089 Brian Brennand, 2 Markland Dr. 622-8011 Bev Evans, 8 Winsdale Rd. 621-2153 Graham Maguire, 2 Broadfield Dr. 620-4398 Diane Mcleod, 15 Aymarn Crt. 622-2183 Associate Directors Helen Boehnke, Bo Lawrentiw, Ian Sillars, Irene Sillars and Patti Thorne, Deadline for the March issue: Friday February 21st. Please note: All submissions for the Marklander should be sent to: Graham Maguire, 2 Broadfield Drive, 620-4398. If "lengthy", it helps if you send it as a Wordperfect or Word document to my e-mail address: daffodil@pathcom.com. However, short notes dropped in my post-box are fine! From Tom’s Desk The winter months can be somewhat
challenging, especially when it snows. Toronto Roads Department is responsible
for the removal of “significant quantities” of snow from our sidewalks.
The measurement is approximately 4” before these ploughs are sent out on to
our sidewalks. (Personally, I don’t like the sidewalk ploughs, as they seem
to leave a more difficult task for me to clean up, than if the snow was left
for me to shovel). The ploughs tend to leave a crust of approximately 1” of
hard-packed snow. The sidewalk ploughing has been in existence for many years
in North York and was implemented across Toronto as a pet project of our
Mayor, Mel Lastman. However, the old program, to remove the sidewalk snow for
seniors and disabled persons, was cancelled. The only recourse for people who
subscribed to the old program for having their sidewalks cleared by the city
is to contact the Roads Department. They may or may not send a plough out. It
just depends on the amount of snow. Another option is to contact CANES, which
is a company that employs students to shovel your driveway and sidewalks for a
fee. You can telephone Toronto Roads Dept. @ 416-394-8615
and CANES @ 416-743-3892. Another option is to ask one of your Markland
neighbours’ children to help. I would like to congratulate Martin Ross for his Queen’s Jubilee
Award. Marty is an inspiration to all of us. Some people just seem to work on
a different time clock. I don’t know where he finds the time to volunteer
for all of these different organizations and functions, and still have a
family life, but he does. I sure am glad Marty lives in Markland Wood. Another very busy volunteer is Ross Vaughan. You may remember Ross
as the PC candidate in the last federal election. Ross is heading up the
Graffiti Removal sub-committee in Etobicoke for the Police Liaison Committee.
He will be visiting many schools to recruit student volunteers to help with
the removal of the graffiti that covers many building in Etobicoke. If any of
the students in Markland choose to volunteer, your time can be accredited to
your graduating bank. Ross Vaughan is also the President of the Islington Rate
Payers’ Association and Chair of the Etobicoke Easter Seals campaign. You
can contact Ross Vaughan at mail@rossvaughan.com. Thanks, Tom Napier VP-MHA One Markland Drive Important Contact Information: Councillor Doug Holyday, Ward 2: 416-392-4002 Email: councillor_holyday@city.toronto.on.ca Hon. Chris Stockwell, MPP Etobicoke Centre: 416-695-1220 Email: chris_stockwellco@ontla.ola.org Hon Allen Rock, MP Etobicoke Centre:
416-231 2301 Email: Rock.A@parl.gc.ca Street Lighting: 416-395-4448 Roads & Sidewalks: 416-394-8615 Traffic: 416-394-8453 Emergency Medical Services: 416-392-9833 Police:
416-808-2200 911 – For Real Emergencies! Toronto Department Web Site: http://www.toronto.ca/departments/ Down to Earth To
be quite honest, I wasn’t really in the mood to write this article. In the
month of January, it’s difficult to get excited over something, when the
heading includes the word “earth”. It seems such a long time since I saw
the brown stuff and it’s going to be a few more months before we can wallow
in it once again. The last few weeks have been extraordinarily cold. I know, I
know! It’s winter, but even so, it’s been oh so cold. There are certain
situations, which really bring into focus what are the truly important things
in life. One of these is good, clean, and tasty drinking water. Another is
heat. Several weeks ago, I was woken at 4:00 a.m. by what I immediately
recognized as the sound of the furnace fan rubbing against the fan housing.
I’m a light sleeper and it was noisy, so I was out of bed and down in the
basement in a matter of seconds. First, I turned off the fan switch and then
took time to face the enormity of the problem. I thought about calling the
heating company, but, at 4 in the morning, that was an easy decision to make.
No, for the moment, it was up to me. I was fighting a strong and very natural
desire to retreat back to my cozy bed, but the fact that it was about –15C
outside and windy, and we were now minus heat, I wisely chose to press on. Now
comes my first piece of advice. There aren’t many things that go wrong with
a furnace that you can safely fix, unless you’re lucky enough to be a
heating engineer. One of them is a problem related to the fan, and this was
one of those. My advice, based on this actual experience, is to identify and
keep in the area of the furnace the following items; an extension cord; a work
light (forget flashlights because (a) you won’t be able to find one and (b)
if you do, the battery will be dead or will die in a blaze of glory, seconds
after you switch it on); a selection of wrenches and Allen keys; a piece of
foam to lay on (a garden kneeling pad is fine); and some old work clothes.
Now, I didn’t realize this at the time, so of course I had none of these
things in the vicinity of the furnace. They were all in the garage. Well,
where else would they be! So, I got dressed, warmly of course, and went
searching. I couldn’t find a work light, so a desk light would suffice. Now,
I had by this time made quite a bit of noise, even though I was attempting to
do this without waking anyone…honest I was, and so far I had been
successful. I must admit I was feeling a little miffed that I was indeed alone
with this problem. A hot cup of tea would have been nice! Oh, well! Apparently,
one trip to the garage wasn’t enough to retrieve everything I needed, so I
returned to it and, as I left the house, succeeded in locking myself out!!
That seems a bit suspicious in retrospect. I felt bad, but I was cold, and so
I rang the bell. My daughter answered almost at once and didn’t seem at all
surprised to find me outside the house, at past four in the morning. She let
me in and, naturally, went back to bed. It was probably half an hour before I
assumed the horizontal position and was able to figure the problem out. The
fan had come loose on its shaft and needed to be retightened. Unfortunately,
whoever had installed the furnace, had placed it facing the back wall, rather
than the door, and it required a person with considerable flexibility and
dexterity, who, at that moment in time and possibly for all time, was not
myself. Eventually, with the inevitable encouragement (cursing), I was able to
right the situation. Hooray! It was only a five- thirty and I could go back to
sleep. With some trepidation I turned the fan back on and, somewhat
self-satisfied and very much relieved, went upstairs and slept the good sleep,
at least for a further hour, before it was time to get up and go to work. Epilogue:
Two weeks later the same thing happened, but at 6:40 in the morning. This time
I called the repairman and he did the job “properly”, presenting me with a
very reasonable bill. While the
man was at the house, I asked him a few questions. I told him that I had
disconnected our electronic air cleaner, because the smell of ozone in the
house was so strong. He told me that they didn’t recommend using these
devices and that I could replace it with either a 1” corrugated filter or a
more effective 4” version, which could be changed once a year. The other
question was in regards to insufficient humidity in the house in winter. We
had removed the drum humidifier long ago. Those things are disgusting! They
seem to provide a perfect environment for the growth of unwanted flora and
fauna, with a very efficient system for distributing them throughout the
house! Anyway, we had installed a continuous trickle system that was very
effective in providing humidity. The problem is that we hadn’t used it so
far this heating season. Well, he turned it on and set it to 30% humidity,
suggesting we increase it to 40% when it got a little warmer. He told us that
increasing the humidity would make the house feel warmer at any given
temperature, and he was right. Next
month I’ll start the regular gardening column. Remember to ignore May 20th
as our last frost date. It’s more like April 20th. Take a chance
with your seeding and your seedlings and get an early start! If you have some
advise to give about anything related to the earthly environment or that of
Markland Wood, feel free to share it with us. The
Editor
School News Millwood Junior School The New Year has brought lots of snow and loads of fun for the students at Millwood Junior School. The number of forts, igloos and ice palaces being built out on the playground keeps growing and it doesn’t appear they will be melting anywhere in the near future! Classes are back in full swing. The Scientist in the School is back, Marc Napier, author, will be presenting to Grades 1-3 on Monday, January 20 and a concert by Edouard Micha is scheduled for the entire school in February, so one cannot say that “Once the Christmas holidays are over, it gets boring!” Several classes participated in the Adopt-a-Family program this year. Instead of sharing gifts, they collected donations to buy gifts for needy families in our city. The Daily Food Bank and Toy Mountain were also recipients of Millwood’s generosity. The Scholastic Book Fair, held before the holidays, was a resounding success thanks to students and their families. The funds raised will go towards purchasing additional books for the school library. Officer Rick paid a special visit to our school and talked to classes about safety and bullying. Millwood already has a program in place, called Y.A.R.F.Y. – You Are Responsible For Yourself , that addresses these types of concerns. The program stresses respect for one another and being responsible for your own actions. Programs such as these are important and provide direction for children to grow up to be better citizens and neighbours. Millwood held an information night on January 22 for prospective French Immersion senior kindergarten parents, as Millwood Junior School is a dual-track school and provides education in both English and French. Any persons wanting to know more are welcome to contact the school office at 416-394-7070. Larissa
Bayrachny Silverthorn Collegiate Institute In January, we had a two-week moratorium on extra-curricular activities, to allow students more time to concentrate on exams. However, Silverthorn students have remained active! The Musical Theatre class put on a successful evening performance entitled “Showcase SCI.” The Grade 11 students sang and danced to a variety of songs from several well-known musicals, including Pocahontas, Grease, A Chorus Line and West Side Story. Our Senior Girls’ Volleyball team remains undefeated this season with a 4 – 0 record. So far, the team has beaten Etobicoke, York Memorial, Etobicoke School of the Arts and Scarlet Heights. To complete their regular season, one more game is scheduled against Lakeshore, and then the team will go on to the quarterfinals. Teachers selected some Grade 9 students to have the opportunity to attend the Albion Hills Leadership Camp, which is touted as the best experience of high school. The camp began after school on Friday and lasted until Sunday afternoon. A group of more experienced senior students, also selected by teachers, aided staff in running the camp. An amazing time was had by all, and the happy memories will last a lifetime. SCI’s annual Grade 8 Information Night gave parents a chance to see the school that their child may attend in the coming year. Prefects offered the parents tours of the school. Donna Cansfield, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Toronto District School Board, was a guest speaker at the school council meeting that took place on the same evening. SCI’s school council is a great way for parents to become involved in their child’s education. January 15th was the deadline for applications to universities. This year we have two grades graduating (the double cohort), so both the Grade 12s and the OACs made important decisions regarding their futures. For
those of you who would like more information on SCI, you can visit our website
at: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/silverthornci.
Heather Foulkes Is Your School Democratic? I believe that Silverthorn is a democratic school. The Silverthorn society includes many of the elements of a democratic system. Silverthorn has rules/laws, political equality and freedoms, personal freedoms and respect for others and as well the citizens of Silverthorn work toward a common good. First, Silverthorn Collegiate has rules/laws, which must be obeyed by everyone including students, teachers, principals and anyone who is on school property. Similarly, in a democratic society, everyone must adhere to the same laws/rules, including the leaders. All the rules are published in a student’s day timer, so they are aware of them. For example, Silverthorn has rules such as no headgear, no more than three late slips in a month, and keep your hands to yourself. If students do not obey these rules, then there is punishment associated with breaking the rules. As it is in the real world, if you commit a crime you have got to give the time. Political equality and political freedoms are two other elements included in Silverthorn’s democratic system. Every student has the right to run for president or any other position on the student council. Students can voice their opinions, speak freely, form associations such as the S.A.A. or S.E.P.A., and have the right vote without being intimidated. Personal freedoms and respect (dignity) for other citizens in the school play a big part in the democratic school environment. There are students from many different cultures at Silverthorn. These cultures are free to practice their religion without worrying about being discriminated against. The citizens of Silverthorn must respect others beliefs and protect the human dignity of everyone at the school. Finally, the citizens of Silverthorn are always working together, towards a common good. The students work to keep the school environment clean and safe. S.E.P.A. is one of the main organizations that works towards this goal. The leaders at Silverthorn try to teach the citizens of Silverthorn to have a sense of responsibility and caring for others. This environment makes school life a lot more fun and interesting for everyone. In conclusion, I believe Silverthorn has created a democratic environment by incorporating the elements common to a democratic society. Tara
Brown Church News Bloordale United Church 4258 Bloor St. West. Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 1Z7 416-621-1710 All worship services are at 10:30 a.m. St. James United Church 400 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke (Just west of 427 on the south side of Burnhamthorpe Road.) Phone 622-4113 The Church of Christ the
King 475 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke Just West of the 427 621-3630 February 12: A.C.W. Valentine Dessert and Card Party Tickets $ 7.00 per person at 7:00 p.m. MEN are ALWAYS WELCOME February 21 and 22: CABARET 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 10.00 Reserved seating with table February 23: The Gathering West. At 7:00 p.m. March 4: Pancake Supper from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tickets $ 5.00 per person or $ 12.00 per family March 7: The World Day of Prayer Bishop Ann Tottenham will be in attendance Event time is 1:00 p.m. MEN are ALWAYS WELCOME
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND Also: check us out on our website http://netcomsolutions-ont.com/Christ_King
Rehoboth Fellowship
Christian Reformed Church
800 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke 416-622-9647 Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, a
community church in Markland Wood, invites you to its worship every Sunday at
10:00 a.m., to its program for people of all ages and to its fellowship! As its pastor for 15 years and a resident of Markland
Wood, I consider it a privilege to serve you and to welcome you among us! Reverend John Tenyenhuis. People and Places Bloordale
Baseball League Registration for the Bloordale Baseball League is taking place on Sunday February 16th, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Loblaws (East Mall and Burnhamthorpe) and on Tuesday Feb 25th, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Bloordale provides baseball, starting at co-ed T-Ball for ages 5 to 7. The boys’ baseball divisions consist of Rookie (ages 8 and 9), Mosquito (ages 10 and 11), PeeWee (ages 12 and 13), and Bantam (ages 14 and 15). The girls’ fastpitch softball divisions have Mite (ages 8, 9 and 10), Squirt (ages 11 and 12), Novice (ages 13 and 14), Bantam (ages 15 and 16), and Midget (ages 17 to 22). There is also a Ladies Slo-Pitch division. For further information, please check our website at www.bloordalebaseball.org, or phone 416-621-6218. Please note: we are always looking for volunteers to coach, sponsor a team, or help on the executive. If you are able to assist in any way, please contact any of the executive listed on our website. ANNOUNCING CHALK AND CHOCOLATE -an
innovative art experience. Explore
your artistic talent in a relaxing, small group, followed by dessert and
lively discussion. We'll
use pencils, chalk and paper to create STILL
LIFE AND LIFE DRAWING. My
focus is relaxation, skills development and friendship for new or moderately
skilled artists. Each evening begins with relaxation techniques. Sessions run from March 5 to April 9, six
WEDNESDAYS, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Karen Henderson is an
Occupational Therapist BSc.OT., MEd. for the past 30 years. She is a life-long
artist, traveller, teacher and gourmand, and
is currently studying at the OCAD. Enrollment is limited, so call soon at 416-621-1073. Parent and Tot Coffee Time On alternate Tuesday mornings at Bloordale United
Church. Rm 13. Coffee is provided, but bring a snack for your little one. Make
a friend, bring a friend, be a friend. For more information, call Sylvia
at 626-2424. The Etobicoke Newcomers Club for Women Are
you new to the area? Interested in meeting other newcomers? Join us every
first Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kingsway Lambton United
Church, 85 The Kingsway. Call Maureen, 622-5671, for more information. ARTS ETOBICOKE FAMOUS
PEOPLE PLAYERS In BROADWAY
AND BEYOND. On March
1st, enjoy a dynamic evening, brought
to you by the Famous People Players, famous
for their incredibly skillful mastery, on stage, with life-size celebrity
puppets. The event takes place in the Silverthorn Collegiate Auditorium
at 7:30 p.m. The
show features music from Broadway shows, including Grease, West Side Story and
Cats, as well as pop classics from Ray Charles, Barry Manilow and Elvis
Presley. Diane
Dupuy is the extraordinary founder of this renowned black-light theatre
company that has thrilled audiences on Broadway, at Radio City Music Hall and
across North America. She founded the company in 1974, with the belief that
people who are disabled must be integrated into society. The
Famous People Players have been recognized throughout the world for their
achievements. They have been the subject of the Emmy Award-winning CBS movie
of the week, Special People, and were featured in the CBC television
special, Black Light Dreams. Among many other awards, they are the
proud recipients of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for the Arts, presented
to organizations, judged to have established
“exceptional private-sector and community support.” Next
to the Moon and the Stars, this is the best thing to see in the dark! Dynamic Family Entertainment! Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. $35 orchestra, $30 seniors and students $25 balcony, $20 seniors and students A 75c service charge per ticket applies. Call 416-622-8731
Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra Music
director: Tak-Ng Lai Valentine’s Day Concert “Scottish Lovers”, a programme with a taste of Scotland. McMillan: Fantasy on Scottish Melodies Bruch: Violin Concerto, with Newfoundland guest artist, Nancy Dahn. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 ”The Scottish”. Live traditional Scottish fiddle music and refreshments at intermission. Tartan-clad audience members will be eligible for a special prize. Friday,
February 14th at 8:00 p.m. Humber Valley United Church. Tickets available at the door. General admission $20. Students and seniors $15. Students under 16, accompanied by parents, are free. Call
416-239-5665 or www.eporchestra.ca Next concert: April 25th “Blast of Brass” Beethoven, Bach and Bruckner. The Neilson Park Creative Centre 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke ON M9C 1V7 Information: 622-5294 WINTER
ART EXHIBITIONS In
the Main Gallery: Until February 16 Renee
Edith Gress Painting,
prints and wallhangings In
the Hall Gallery Until
February 16 “The Yellow Chair” Etobicoke Art Group An
exhibition of works in a variety of media, all containing the image of the
yellow chair, a prop used for many years by this group. In
the Main gallery February
18-March 9 “The Joy of Falling” Allan O’Marra Oils
and watercolours, drawings in graphite and coloured pencil Open:
Tues-Sat, 10-4 p.m. Tuesday,
7-9 p.m. Sunday,
noon to 4 p.m. Wheelchair
accessible. Free admission and parking. www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com Email:
npcc@idirect.com BRIDGE Markland Wood Marathon Bridge Club We are starting up again in the fall. New members are always welcome. For more information call: Hugh & Iris Van Melle at 626-3249. MARKLANDER STAFF President: Patrick Clifford Editor: Graham Maguire Advertising: Brian Brennand Distribution: Richard Boehnke Setup Spalding Creative Printing Stu McNair Rose's Recipes I discovered a way to attain new recipes, have a potluck luncheon with friends. Recently, friends came over and brought various food items so we could have a four-course menu. My girlfriend Nadia provided a desert that I just had to have the recipe for. I’ve now baked this cake at least 5 times, receiving rave reviews from all who have tasted it. The recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Lemlin. Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Cake 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Dash nutmeg 2 ½ cups thinly sliced apples, such as Cortland, McIntosh or Macoun (about 3 small apples) The Cake: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup unbleached flour 3 tablespoons cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter the sides of a 9-inch cake pan (not a spring form pan) Combine the butter, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small saucepan and boil 30 seconds. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the apples all over and press them down slightly to level them. To make the cake, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until very smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt and beat 10 seconds. Pour in the milk and beat just until the batter is evenly moistened, about 1 minute. Spoon the batter over the apples and smooth the top. Bake 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the centre of the cake comes out dry. Run a knife along the outer edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Place a plate over the cake, and then flip it over to invert the cake onto the plate. Let the cake cool completely before serving. Three changes I made when baking the cake were, I used salted butter, left out the ½ teaspoon of salt, and reduced the sugar in the cake from 1 cup to ¾ cup. The end result in taste was a less sugary cake. Community Classified Daycare wanted: We are moving back to Markland Woods in the spring and looking for daycare for our 15-month and 3 year old boys. Daycare is needed part-time Monday to Friday during the day. Please call Lauren at (416) 582-5820 (pager). Wanted: Before and after school care for well-mannered 8 yr old attending Millwood. Willing to share Nanny or Sitter. Call 416-620-4003 After school care needed for two school-age children (for September, but need to confirm arrangements) We have a 9-year-old who will likely be attending school out of the neighbourhood in September (Mentor/TEAM) and will be travelling on a school bus. We are looking for a very reliable, very caring person to first pick up our 7-year-old daughter every afternoon at Millwood, and then be at our home in time to meet the bus (we are a 5-minute walk from the school). We would ask that you get together a snack for the children, help get homework started as appropriate, and perhaps supervise outside play (weather permitting). Hours would be approximately 3:30 - 5:30/6:00 every day, starting in September. Do you know a mature teenager, homemaker, former nanny or retired teacher, who is looking for something to do in the afternoons? The ideal person will be kind, compassionate and trustworthy, and will be able to commit to being there for us every single day, rain or shine. Please give us a call to discuss this opportunity -- remuneration to be negotiated. Suzanne or Tim Walker, 416-621-2700. For Sale: Kirby vacuum cleaner (value $2,000 - hardly used) $500. Rose-colored swivel rocking chairs (2) $400. NordicTrack manual treadmill $300. Viking sewing machine/table (antique) $200. Call 416-695-4449 Reward Offered: Missing from 387 Markland Drive, between Dec.24-26, a rust-painted 4' boy cement statue/planter. Please call Sheila 416-620-0200 |
