The Marklander

Vol. 44 No. 6 June 2007

MHA Annual General Meeting.

Monday, June 11^h. 7:30 p.m.

Main Boardroom, Etobicoke Civic Centre

AGENDA

1. Call to Order, Review & Approval of Agenda: 7:30 p.m.

2. Approval of Minutes from 2006 AGM: 7:33 p.m.

3. President’s Report - Year in Review: 7:35 p.m.

4. First Half Updates: 7:55 p.m.

a. Finances – Gerard Betsch (10 Min)

b. Marklander and Advertisers – Brian Brennand / Graham Maguire (5 Min)

c. Website – Tom Napier (5 Min)

d. Committees – PPM, Political, Environ., Social, Safety, Scholarship (20 Min)

HALF-TIME – Refreshments! 8:35 p.m.

5. Second Half: 8:50 p.m.

a. Presentation – Wills & Estate Planning – Bev Evans / Patrick Clifford (20 Min)

b. Bloordale Park Rejuvenation – Update – Danielle Eveleigh (5 Min)

c. Summer Plans – Scholarship / Collections / Fun Day – Greg Rohn (5 Min)

d. Nomination/Confirmation 2007-2008 Executives & Directors – Board (10 Min)

6. Adjournment 9:30 p.m

Upcoming events:

June 4: Seniors’ Safety Issues hosted by Markland Wood/Masters Community Safety Committee at Millwood School at 7:00 p.m.

June 13: Plans for the Valhalla Inn site? Bloorlea Middle school (East Mall and Bloor) will host a public meeting at 7:30 p.m.

July 25: Bloordale Park Rejuvenation Build Day. The organizers are looking for 100 volunteers from the community to help build the playground on this date.

August 11: Our second Annual Family Fun Day at Bloordale Park

September 11: Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting at Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

President’s Update

Well, another MHA year is coming to a close, even though we now remain quite active through the summer. This will be my last update for this year as we take our traditional “break” for July and August. The Marklander will return in September along with a new Executive and Board of Directors. Which brings me to the first topic – our Annual General Meeting on June 11. Please see the details on the front cover of this issue, and please plan to attend. This is your opportunity to get a comprehensive update on our activities and the state of the MHA. We will also have a presentation on Wills and Estate planning, concentrating on young families. I hope you can join us on the 11^th – refreshments will be provided!

On the Monday preceding our AGM, the Markland Wood/Masters Community Safety Committee is hosting a seminar on Seniors’ Safety Issues at Millwood School . Detailed information was on a flyer in the May issue, and can also be found on our web site.

We recently coordinated another Annual Garage Sale. This successful event is becoming very well known in the bargain hunter community, as once again 100 homes or more in Markland Wood took advantage of this effort to clean house and make a little extra money.

There are several things happening over the summer, which I would like to focus on. The Bloordale Park Rejuvenation Project continues their fundraising efforts. As mentioned in the May issue, they recently qualified for funding from Kaboom, a US-based non-profit enterprise. On May 24, a number of local residents and their children took part in a design day, during which, many ideas were put forward for the playground. There will be a build day on July 25. Similar to Habitat For Humanity, the organizers will be looking for 100 volunteers from the community to help build the playground. Kaboom will provide the materials and supervision. We are interested in hearing from anyone who has time available on that day. Please email the Bloordale group, or contact me at the address below, if you are interested in helping out.

On Wed, June 13 at 7:00 p.m., Bloorlea Middle school (East Mall and Bloor), will host a public meeting, regarding plans for the Valhalla Inn site. I have also been informed that the Ramada Inn on Holiday Drive is slated for re-development as well. In both cases, several condominium towers and townhouses are proposed.

Our second annual Family Fun Day returns on August 11. Last year was a great success with over 300 residents attending. We will once again have games for the kids, live music and other entertainment and lots of food. We will be sending a flyer out in the summer with more details. This year, the event will take place at Bloordale Park instead of Millwood School .

Also of note is a Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting that we will be co-hosting on September 11 at Silverthorn Collegiate. Please mark this date on your calendars. More details will follow.

There has been some internal controversy with regards to flyer inserts being included with the Marklander. We intend to fully support our paid advertisers, and do not want the Marklander to become a delivery vehicle for an ever increasing number of notices, ads and announcements, unless they are specifically related to Markland Wood issues. We also have received several articles deemed to be ads, and again we cannot allow “free” ads when our advertisers are paying to support The Marklander. We will be working on a defined policy with regards to this matter, which will be instituted starting with the September issue.

Please also keep in mind that we will be starting our annual dues collection earlier this year. Your Directors should begin knocking on doors in September, so that we can complete collections before the weather turns nasty and the daylight shorter.

I want to correct an omission from my last update. In relating the story of the Silverthorn Tennis Club, and their efforts to get the tennis courts refinished, I failed to thank John Campbell, Trustee for Etobicoke Centre, who was instrumental in getting the proper approvals and financial assistance in place so that the Club could continue this year.

I want to take this opportunity, as we stop publishing for a couple of months, to thank a number of people. First and foremost, my wife Amelia and my children Stephanie and Jordan. No matter how well I try and organize my time, there is no doubt that MHA activities take away from family time and I thank them for their understanding. I also want to thank my fellow Directors and Associate Directors, all of whom have invested much of their own personal time into making Markland Wood such a fantastic neighborhood. I want to thank Paul Marano and Don Matheson, two directors with several years service, who have decided to step down. Their contributions will be missed, although I am grateful that they will be staying on as associate directors. Likewise, Pierina Stokes and Patti Thorne will no longer be associate directors. Again, thank you both for your time and support. I believe change is good though and hopefully we will have some new names on the list of directors after the AGM. You will have to attend to find out! Finally, a thank you to everyone else in Markland Wood who volunteers their time in the community, at Church, at the local schools etc. I wouldn’t dare to name names, as I would certainly leave several people out. Quite frankly I don’t know many of you there are, as there are so many people who quietly contribute, with no interest in being acknowledged. You may have noticed the lack of Markland’s Finest recipients over the last few issues. This is because the biggest problem was getting the nominees to accept the attention and recognition – we are a modest community. Maybe next year I will just mention names, without the glowing bio and the photo.

Just as I was completing this update, we were made aware of the City’s plans to rearrange the routing of major streets around Six Points. This plan includes changing Bloor St. so that it goes straight through, making it the only direct east west, major arterial route. This will obviously lead to increased traffic volume along Bloor and through our community. We are very concerned about this and will stay on top of developments.

We have so many plans for next year above and beyond the many annual events that are so much part of our neighborhood. I have a personal interest in the parks and wooded areas that we are so fortunate to have here, and work continues on projects in Millwood forest, Bloordale Park , the schools and ravines.

Thank you to all who contributed clothing and food to Canadian Food For Children. Over the past 10 months, I collected over 100 bags and boxes, and transferred them down to the warehouse. I will continue to accept donations at my house over the summer. Have a great summer everyone!

Best regards, Greg Rohn, President@MarklandWood.org

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, Tamara Greene, Mary Lordan, Peter Sgro, Ian Sillars, Irene Sillars, Donna Sokic, MP (Pierina) Stokes, Anne-Marie Stoneburgh and Patti Thorne.

REMINDER OF DEADLINE for

2007 Markland Wood Scholarship Awards….

Refer to April Marklander for details or look in website: Marklandwood.org

July 31: student’s letter of acceptance and enrolment in an accredited Canadian University or Community College.

All completed submissions should be forwarded to:

The Markland Homes Association,

PO Box 11 , Station A

Etobicoke , Ontario

M9C 4V2

Attention: The Scholarship Blinder

Global Warming

Litter, Litter

Everywhere

Polluting our land,

Polluting our air.

We are making it worse,

Worse for us

By thousands of cars,

And that big large bus.

Don’t think about littering

Don’t think about smoking,

The toxic fumes,

Have got us choking.

This toxic air

We shouldn’t inhale,

The air isn’t fresh

It’s only stale

By: Greg, age 9

Bike Safety Message:

As the summer weather is upon us, more and more people are out walking and biking. Markland Drive provides a natural fitness loop, and many residents take advantage of this for their exercise route. Unfortunately, many cyclists are using the sidewalks as a “bicycle path”, forcing pedestrians to yield the right of way to avoid a collision. Only small children, should be riding their bikes on the sidewalk. Adults on bikes should remain on the road while cycling alone, or accompanying their children. Also, please remember to wear a helmet. Children should NEVER get on a bike without a helmet, and certainly adults should try and set an example for their kids, by following proper safety measures.

Hi Everyone!

At the April 21, 2007 Renforth Creek Clean-Up there was enthusiastic reception for Markland Wood becoming an even more active home for wildlife than we already are. There was good support for adding both bat houses and bird boxes to our natural dwelling opportunities. We would like to get some idea of how many Marklanders would like to participate in a nesting box program for birds and/or for bats on their own property.

Basic bird nesting boxes and bat boxes would be available in some number from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority free of charge to residents who would allow identification of their box(es) by GPS location and would undertake or permit examination of the nest at season’s end to determine the species that used the home. We may also be able to support the Boy Scouts in such a program through purchase of similar bird nesting boxes.

Please let Richard Boehnke know through the website (www.marklandwood.org) or at home 621-5089 if you are interested in participating in such a program.

Join the Markland Munchkins

The Markland Munchkins is a local co-op camp organized with fun in mind for younger kids. In pairs, parents and or caregivers take turns organizing simple, creative events in and around the neighborhood. It is a great way for the kids to make friends and to be busy for July and August. In the past we have enjoyed events at Millwood Park , Shaver Park Splash Pad, Centennial Park . We have had teddy bear picnics, pool parties, adventures under the sea, Library and story time day’s and Fun with cooking outings.

Another summer of Markland Munchkins events is currently in the planning stages.

It’s a ton of fun for kids and parents alike so please join the group! If you would like to participate in this year’s fun, please call Susan Posiewko @ 416-626-1966 or email susan.posiewko@sympatico.ca.

Silverthorn Collegiate

Wrapping Up at SCI

With summer on its way, SCI is in full gear to end the year.

April ended with Parent’s Night on April 26. The next day, the school newspaper, SCI VIBES, released its next-to-last issue of the year.

On the same day, the senior boys’ soccer team defeated West Humber C.I. by a score of 5 – 0. On May 3, the Spartans then faced Etobicoke C.I., but they unfortunately lost.

The annual school plays were funnier than ever. On the evenings of May 3 and 4, Silverthorn hosted not one, but two school plays – All in the Timing and The Actor’s Nightmare. Both comedies were successful, making the audience roar with laughter.

A selection of Grade 9 students were taken to Albion Hills Leadership Camp on May 4. After a weekend of trust-building and leadership activities with the guidance of junior and senior leaders in Grades 11 and 12, the bunch returned with plenty of memories on May 6.

On May 7, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) visited SCI with a multimedia presentation featuring tragic stories, explaining to students the dangers of driving under the influence. Hopefully, the message that arrangements need to be made prior to rather than after drinking will prove to be beneficial this summer.

On a happier note, the senior boys’ soccer team were victorious against Weston C.I. on May 10 by a score of 2 – 0. The team managed to maintain one of the top records in the West Region, placing in the playoffs the following week.

Meanwhile, eighth-grade students from Hollycrest M.S. and Bloordale M.S. visited Silverthorn on May 10 and 11 respectively. Members of Prefects, SCI’s organization that works to offer volunteer services to the community and school, assisted, guiding the students in introductory school-wide tours.

In the West Region championship game on May 16, Silverthorn’s girls’ soccer team unfortunately lost to Martingrove C.I. by a heart-breaking score of 1 – 0. Nevertheless, the team was successful, going undefeated in the remaining of the season.

The following day, SCI’s annual Spring Concert was held, featuring musical performances by school music students. The evening was particularly meaningful as it marked the last concert for dedicated music teacher, Ms. Kimm.

On May 18, the school newspaper, SCI VIBES, distributed its final issue of the school year.

After the Victoria Day long weekend, students can look forward to Carnival Day on May 25; various school clubs will organize booths for the afternoon.

On Sunday, May 27, Silverthorn’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) will support raising awareness for world poverty by participating in the World Partnership Walk at Metro Hall in downtown Toronto . All students, regardless of faith, are welcome to participate in the event, which last year, featured Mayor David Miller.

The Student Activity Council (SAC) Elections are right around the corner. A handful of Grade 11 students will campaign from May 22to May 25 to ensure votes for voting day on May 29. On May 28, an assembly will be held to introduce candidates; they will be required to recite a speech, and impress the crowd with a talent.

SCI’s Free the Children club will hold Karaoke Night on May 31 to raise money for the organization that works to end poverty around the world.

Kicking off June, Grade 9 math students will write the EQAO test during their math classes.

In May, students received invitations to the annual Athletic Banquet on June 7. The evening will celebrate Spartan sports accomplishments.

The next day, the Year-End assembly will be held; outstanding student effort throughout the year and departing staff members will be recognized and announced. It was recently confirmed that Principal Ms. Gordy Stefulic, who has been with SCI for four years will be transferred to Etobicoke C.I. Silvethorn will welcome Mr. Ron Ellis from ECI as its new principal in the upcoming year.

Examinations will take place from June 15 to 21; students should verify times and classrooms in a timetable that will be distributed shortly.

Exam and course results will be available on Student Contact Day on June 26. That evening, the Formal for graduating students and their guests will take place.

Semester 2 final report cards will be available for pick up on June 28.

Good luck with exams, Silverthorn!

Sasi Vinayagamoorthy

Church News

Bloordale United Church

4258 Bloor St. West . Etobicoke , Ontario , M9C 1Z7

621-1710 www.bloordale.ca

Morning services at 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Stephen Iverson 621-1710

St. Clement Church

409 Markland Drive ,

Telephone Number – 416-621-4060

E-Mail - saintclement@hotmail.com

Parish Administrator – Fr. Frank Carpinelli

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:15 am

Tues, Thurs: 7:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am, 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Confessions

Saturday: 9:30-10:00 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m.

We are saddened to announce that Fr. Frank Carpinelli will be leaving us as Parish Administrator on June 25. We thank him for his steadfast dedication to the Parish and his kindness to all. He has been appointed Pastor at St. Leo’s Parish on Royal York Road . Our prayers are with him as he embarks on this new endeavour. Please join the Parish in wishing Fr. Frank a fond farewell on Sunday, June 10 from 3-5 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

On June 3 at the 11:30 am Mass, we invite all of this year’s First Communicants and Confirmandi to a special celebration of the Sunday liturgy. Following Mass there will be a professional photographer, who will take a picture of each group as a memento. All are invited to a reception in the Parish Hall immediately following. The CSAC council will also present a special gift to the First Communicants. Please plan to be there!

Hat’s off to our St. Clement Youth Leaders who sold over 295 boxes of ‘chocolate covered strawberries’ on the Mother’s Day Weekend. Warmest thanks to Lorraine Mendes and the parent team for their hard work and our amazing Youth Leaders in making this event such a success. All proceeds from this event will support the Sharelife.

The final School Mass of the year will take place on Friday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m.. Plan to be there!

You won’t want to miss the second annual St. Clement Youth Leaders Car Wash to be held on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to support the Uganda Project.

The Grade 8 Graduation Mass will take place on Monday, June 25.

The St. Clement Youth Leaders would like to thank the following patrons for their support

Creative Bag

Hot Oven Bakery

Chef's Choice

The Lindt Chocolate Factory

The Youth Leaders’ “Chocolate Strawberry Fundraiser” was a resounding success. Under the meticulous direction of Lorraine Mendes and her team of helpers, the Youth Leaders prepared, packaged and sold 300 boxes of chocolate-dipped strawberries on the weekend of May 12^th and 13^th. Many thanks to the 30 Youth Leaders who generously gave of their time to this project to raise funds for ShareLife.

A special thank you also to Jennifer Botelho, Anna Schaefer, Jennifer Fonseca and Nick Sklar, without whose hardwork and dedication, this project would not have been possible.

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.

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.

Check us out on our website:

http://www.netcomsolutions.ca/Christ_the_King

Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

800 Burnhamthorpe Road (just east of Mill Rd. )

Etobicoke 622-9647

Worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Nursery care available. Programs for people of all ages
We welcome you!
Pastor 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.

St. Philip’s Lutheran Church

61 West Deane Park Drive

Etobicoke , Ontario

Phone: 416-622-5577

E-mail: stphilip@interlog.com

Website: stphilipslutherantoronto.com

Pastor: Doug Kramer

Intern: Gloria Ryder

Children’s and Youth Ministry: Steve Elshaw

Director of Music: Mark Kieswetter

Weekly worship: Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School: every week at 11:00 a.m.

Sun. June 3: Confirmation Day

Sun. June 10: Outdoor Worship at Centennial Park , 10:00 a.m.

followed by Congregational Pot Luck Picnic

Everyone welcome. Contact the church for more details.

Life Church Toronto

It's no secret that Life Church Toronto is right over there.

Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Library

(Burnhamthorpe and the East Mall)

Pastor Ian Clarke 905-970-0528

www.lifechurchtoronto.com

People and Places

Parenting and Family Literacy Centre

The Toronto District School Board runs a Parenting and Family Literacy Centre in Eatonville School at 15 Rossburn Drive .

The 2006-7 hours of operation are Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. We are closed for school holidays, but open on PA days.
From Sep 2007- Jun 2008, the hours will be Mon, Tues, Thurs, 8:30 - 1:00 and Wed 8:30 - 3:30, closed again on Fridays)
This is a free drop-in for Parents, Grandparents or Caregivers and their children 0 to 6 years old. It is a readiness to learn program to help families and children get ready for school, but also a support for parents and caregivers. If you are new to Canada , this is a perfect place to learn about your new community and expose your child to English. We have a snack (provided) mid-morning, followed by a story and music time. Come by, meet your neighbours, have a coffee, and play with your children!

For more information on this excellent program check out www.tdsb.on.ca: Look under Parenting. The Parenting Worker is Ruth Schefter.

Come to our Celebratory Picnic!
The Ontario Government has just awarded Parenting and Family Literacy Centres $6 million in annual support. Our Children's early years are important!
On June 5, our Parenting Centre will meet in the park behind Bloordale Church for a picnic in the morning. Bring a blanket and some snacks to share. We will have
some fun, and a storytime outdoors! Mid-morning (rain date Wed June 6).
See you there!

Markland Wood Country Club - Notice to Debenture Holders

Notice is hereby given that Markland Wood Country Club will be redeeming all non-interest bearing Series A debentures having a maturity date of July 1, 2007.

Debenture holders who have not been contacted by the Club should telephone Juanita Eldridge at 621-2260 – extn. 242 - or visit the Club’s website at www.marklandwood.com to obtain instructions on how to submit their debentures for redemption.

VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD at Toronto Homes for the Aged.

Summer student opportunity at Wesburn Manor (Burnhamthorpe/West Mall). 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. Volunteering is very rewarding and you can make a difference. For more details contact: Liz Paveley, Co-ordinator Volunteer Services, Wesburn Manor 416-394 3610.

Bloordale Park Rejuvenation Project Update

It's hard to believe this is the final update of the summer. By the time you read the September Marklander, part of the park will have been built! Thanks to everyone for helping us in so many ways; participating in the park's Design Day, coming out to the garage sale, canvassing, making donations and attending our upcoming events. We live in a fantastic community!

Bloordale Park Needs Your Hands and Hearts

Thanks to KaBOOM and Build-A-Bear Workshops, Bloordale Park is receiving an amazing play structure this summer. The equipment arrives on Wed, July 25th in pieces with trained supervisors to guide the build. We, the community, need to put it together! This 1-Day Build is comparable to an old-time barn raising, requiring over 100 volunteers. We need hands to build, organize, feed and keep the crew hydrated. If you can devote the day, or even part of the day to this momentous event, please let us know. We will also be including children from the community in the build. This is a great opportunity to show your children what can happen when people work together and allow them a lasting imprint on the park. More information about Build Day activities and how you can help will be posted on www.bloordalepark.ca

Important Note: If you know of an organization that might be able to help with food or beverages on the Build Day we would appreciate the assistance as we are required to feed 200 people breakfast and lunch. An entire PR team is devoted to this event, so it will be a great marketing and outreach opportunity for a local restaurant or food/beverage company.

Upcoming Events

Spahhh Day - The Bloordale Park Rejuvenation Project's SPAHHH DAY is being held at The Neilson Park Creative Centre from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 24th. Come out for a relaxing afternoon of pampering, friendship and fun to kick-off the beginning of summer. For $50, guests will enjoy three Spahhh Day activities and take home a wonderful gift bag filled with goodies. Raffle prizes have been donated by lululemon, Marc Anthony Spa & Salon and The Fairmont Royal York, to name just a few. Please visit www.bloordalepark.ca to download a registration form. Tickets are limited, so register quickly - deadline for registration is June 10th. For more information please contact Danielle Eveleigh at 626-9567 or Lori McKnight at 621-7471.

Storytime with Robert Munsch - Yes, it's true!! THE Robert Munsch is reading to support Bloordale Park !!! The storytime will take place at Bloordale United Church from 10-Noon on Friday, July 6th. Tickets are $15 per person and available on a first-come basis, with a maximum of 8 tickets per family. Tickets go on sale Tues, June 12th from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bloordale Community Centre Parks and Rec Office.

The Neilson Park Creative Centre

56 Neilson Drive , Etobicoke ON M9C 1V7

Email: info@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com

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

June 5-24:

“TGIF II”

A group exhibition featuring the work of the students of Artist/Instructor Steve Rose

Opening: Sat, June 9, 1-4 p.m.

“Heritage Rugcrafters of Etobicoke”

Hand hooked creations - See the Quilt Pattern Challenge!

June 26-July 14:

The Lithuanian Folk Art Institute - 30th Anniversary Celebration

Easter Eggs, tapestry, folk wood carvings, ceramics and other folk art.

Opening: Tues, June 26, 7-9 p.m.

“Comfort Quilts”

Colourful creations of the members of the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild

These quilts will be donated to charitable organisations.

July 16-August 10:

“Impact 2007”

15^th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Paintings, drawings, prints, photography, calligraphic art, fibre art, sculpture and more.

Call for entry deadline: Fri, July 6.

Application brochure available: 622-5294 or www.neilsonparkcentre.com

August 14-31:

Glen E. Sleeman

Drawings in charcoal, paintings in oils and acrylics and computer-generated art

“Line of Sight”

The art of Brian Smith and Vicky Cowan

Paintings, mixed media, drawings, prints, book arts.

MARKLANDER STAFF

President: Greg Rohn 626-0562

Editor: Graham Maguire 620-4398

Advertising: Brian Brennand 622-8011

Photographer: Tom Napier 622-9630

Distribution: Richard Boehnke 621-5089

Creative & Design: BBS Printing & Graphics 231-3693

Printing: BBS Printing & Signs 231-3693

Anna’s Recipe

I can’t believe this is the last recipe of the year! I hope you all have a wonderful, safe, happy summer and remember, there are only 7 months left before Christmas Eve!

Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad

5 cups farfalle pasta (uncooked)

1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2 inch lengths

¾ cup Italian Dressing (use Kraft Zesty Italian)

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. grated lemon peel

1 lb cooked, peeled, deveined large shrimp

1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook pasta adding asparagus to the cooking water for the last 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In separate bowl, mix dressing, oregano and lemon peel.

Place pasta and asparagus mixture in large bowl and add dressing mixture, shrimp, tomatoes and cheese. Mix lightly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.