The Marklander

Vol. 43 No. 5 May 2006

Annual Spring Community

Garage Sale

Saturday, May 27^th, rain or shine!

Kids from the Graham School of Irish Dancing will be raising money for their dance expenses by picking up your returnable beer bottles and cans and returning them for you. (See President’s Update for details)

Thank you to all who came out to help clean up the Renforth Creek.

Pat yourself on the back…you did a fabulous job.

The Creek looks great! Let’s do our best to keep it that way!

Also: MHA Annual General Meeting.

Monday, June 5^th. 7:30 p.m.

Main Boardroom, Etobicoke Civic Centre

President’s Update

Greetings!

A number of things to report to you this month…

First of all, congratulations to the members of the Environmental Committee, which is chaired by director Richard Boehnke, on another successful Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 22^nd. Perhaps you saw them in their bright yellow shirts, which became blackened as the morning wore on. Thanks as well to all the volunteers from the community who came out on another wet morning to pitch in and without whose help the effort could not otherwise have been accomplished. This included our Federal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj and members of the local scout troop that is led by Martin Ross. The Markland Wood Country Club also supplied us with two golf carts and has been a consistent supporter of the MHA during these events.

Now that these various spots are clean for the moment, the focus is on our Vandalism and Community Safety Committees and their ongoing efforts to keep the areas free from loiterers and the resulting debris. The various committees have been meeting over the past month and are finalizing their plans so that they can be in place as we approach the summer.

On the subject of Spring Clean Up, you will note the Markland Homes Association (MHA) Annual Garage Sale is Saturday, May 27^th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. See the notice on this event in this Marklander. Even if you are not participating in the garage sale, you may want to take the opportunity of having the returnable beer bottles/cans in your garage removed by a local dance troupe. On the morning of the garage sale, several kids, from the Graham School of Irish Dancing, will raise money to fund their dance expenses by again picking up your returnable beer bottles/cans and returning them for you. Just leave them out, in a box if possible, by your garage door beginning at 9:00 a.m. that morning. The kids will be wearing their green shirts and perhaps will even perform a short jig for you if you ask.

Many of you have been wondering what is happening with the development of the corner site at Bloor and Mill Road . As you can see from the sign on the property, you may inquire as to the plans for the proposed 12 units to be built and receive an information packet by calling the number posted. The units are currently for sale and we understand the builder is ready to proceed, pending feedback being received from the market. The MHA plans to stay in contact with the builder as construction proceeds and to offer any input on some finishing points, where appropriate.

There is a “Town Hall” meeting at the Etobicoke Civic Centre on May 2^nd organized by MPP Donna Cansfield’s office. It features various government representatives, including MP Boris Wrzesnewskyj, Councillors Doug Holyday and Gloria Lindsey Luby, as well as the trustees from the Catholic and Public District School Boards. You should have received notice of this meeting from MPP Cansfield’s office. The MHA will be in attendance and can give you a brief report in the June Marklander.

The MHA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, June 5^th. We will be reviewing the past year and taking care of Board business. As well, we plan to present the plans from the various committees, working under the MHA Vandalism and Community Safety Program. It has been our tradition to have a guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting and we are working to see if we can fit this into the program. Further details will be in the June Marklander. Plan to join us on June 5^th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Boardroom of the Etobicoke Civic Centre

Best wishes for the month.

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.

Markland Wood Community Garage Sale – May 27.

Donate Your Items Before or After the sale!!

The Annual Markland Wood Community Garage Sale is fast approaching. This year’s sale will take place on May 27. Once again, the MHA will be asking for donations of items for charity. Last year we organized a drop-off point after the sale, for any items that residents wished to donate to charity. We had a few problems, which we have worked to rectify this year.

For this year’s sale, we have decided to solicit donations ahead of the sale. These items will be sold by MHA directors at an Association table located at the “kiss and ride” driveway at Millwood Public School , on Mill Road , just north of Bloor St. , along with coffee, water and bake sale goods. Proceeds will go to your Homes Association for upcoming projects in the community, with a portion going to Millwood School . Any items left over at the end of this sale, along with items dropped off after the sale, will be donated to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Items for donation MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY 3:00PM – NO LATER, on the day of the sale!! They will accept furniture on Saturday only. Please, NO baby furniture or items that use gas (ie. lawnmowers, gas stoves etc.). All items must be in good condition.

Also, we have arranged for the Cerebral Palsy truck to drive through all of Markland Wood on Monday. On Monday, May 29, you may leave items for donation out by the curb. They will not take furniture or any over-sized items on Monday. Please, only boxed clothing and smaller household items, toys etc. Boxes must be marked with “CP”.

We are asking for anyone who does not wish to take part in a garage sale themselves, but has some good quality items that they wish to get rid of, to please contact Greg Rohn at 416-626-0562. Items may be dropped off on the Thursday and Friday before the sale at 102 Mill Road , BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact Greg, closer to the event, to arrange a drop off, or to get further information. PLEASE, PLEASE, no garbage or unusable items. Only donate things that can be re-used and are in good condition. Also, please have your items in boxes to ease in the transfer to the MHA sale tables.

We will accept furniture items on the day of the garage sale ONLY, delivered to our table at Millwood School. Any unsold furniture will be picked up on Saturday afternoon only.

Please contact either Greg Rohn or Anna Schaefer if you have any questions or require more information.

2006 Renforth Creek Cleanup

The MHA Environment Committee wishes to thank Marklanders who turned out for the Annual Markland Wood Renforth Creek Cleanup and braved springtime rain once again to help the MHA Directors do our bit for 2006. The rain on Environment Day has become a virtual fertility rite for our area plants - and the welcome water is reflected in Renforth Creek, which always spanks along with considerable enthusiasm in appreciation, when we primp it up.

40 intrepid Marklanders scrubbed, peeled, pulled, lifted, threw, piled, sorted and carried all manner of trash and garbage out of the Creek, as well as from both Bloordale and Millwood Parks . All ages were there working like young beavers. We were helped by the originators of the event, the 401 Scout Troop under Marty Ross, aided by Bev McHenry and her friends, as well as our own busy Member of Parliament, Borys Wrzesnewskyj. We also thank Bloordale United Church for allowing their parking lot and facility to be used to coordinate the activity and to Chris Nelson and the Markland Wood Country Club for their services, including the indispensable use of two golf carts.

A wonderful job by all and the fun we had is reflected in the photos shown here!

Thanks again to everyone!

Richard Boehnke

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2006 Markland Wood Scholarship Awards….reminder of deadlines

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

May 31: deadline for receipt of (a) an essay and (b) two letters of support.

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

Attn: The Blinder for the Award Committee

SUBURBAN DRUG MART TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT POISON PREVENTION

As part of the recent National Poison Prevention Awareness Week, staff from Suburban Drug Mart (Bloor & Mill Rd.) visited a number of kindergarten classes in the area, teaching students about poison prevention. Among the participating schools were St. Clement and Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic Schools , as well as Millwood Junior School .

Students learned about the different ways that a poison can enter the body and identified common poisons found in almost every household. Students also participated in a number of games, distinguishing which products were poisons and which were harmless.

There are 4.7 million poisonings annually in North America – just under half are in children younger than seven years of age. It is for this reason that precautions should be taken to avoid poisonings in young children.

The home contains many items that can unintentionally poison a child. Take a few minutes and learn how to make your home poison-proof.

Poisonous household items and medicines should be kept in child-resistant containers with their original labels

All poisons and medicines should be kept out of the reach and sight of small children

Poisoning often occurs while the medication or substance is in use. Never leave poisonous products open, when small children are around

Household and chemical products should be stored immediately after use

Be especially careful with all medications (prescription and non-prescription)

Never refer to medications as “candy” or take them in front of children

Be aware of poisonous plants in and around the house, and keep children away from them

Always have the Poison Information Centre phone number available

Take the time to teach children about poisonous substances

Should you believe that you or someone else is suffering from poisoning, stay calm and immediately call the Poison Information Centre. Have information on hand, such as your name and telephone number, the label of the suspected product and the condition of the person who is ill. The Poison Information Centre can be reached at 1-800-268-9017.

School News

Silverthorn Collegiate

Organized Chaos

April was a busy month; there is really no other way to describe the organized chaos that ensued.

Starting the month off, on April 3, the play Safety Rocks, performed by Ms. Duffy’s drama classes, competed in a healthy and safety drama contest and was judged by six representatives from various sponsors. In addition, Silverthorn’s Blood Donor Clinic occurred that day, collecting eighty-one units of blood from 116 staff and student participants.

“Donating blood is a good way to let students realize that they can save lives,” said Lilet Raffinan, the organizer of the event.

On April 5, Silverthorn’s Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) visited York University ’s “Change Your World” Conference.

The next day, hypnotist Casey St. Jones visited the school, performing its annual hypnotist show. Those that were hypnotized imagined themselves on the Dr. Phil Show, winning the World Series, attending a Baywatch reunion and much more. Participant Aleksandar Petrovic fell down the stairs trying to get back to his seat, while he was still partially hypnotized. “My favourite part was when they were playing baseball, and one girl hit the ball and started running around the fake bases,” audience member Varoon Parekh commented.

On April 12, Belinda Sipcic won the Raise Your Voice singing competition, becoming Silverthorn’s representative in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine. On May 7, she will compete against other competitors, at Canada ’s Wonderland, to win a Motorola cell phone, a chance for a recorder deal and to become a spokesperson for the organization.

Next, the week of April 18 to 21 was Earth Week, as well as Staff Appreciation Week. In addition, Grade 12 students switched roles with the principals, secretaries and caretakers, during Turn Around Day on April 19.

On April 25, Silverthorn’s Debate Society (SDS) competed at Scarlet heights and Silverthorn’s Baseball Team had their season opener at Millwood Park . The next day, Unity held its annual fashion show, which showcased cultural outfits from across the world. Parent’s night and World Vision’s 30-hour famine also took place during that week.

All in all, April was chaotic, even with Easter Holidays, but Silverthorn students wouldn’t have it any other way.

Veronica Quach

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

Youth Group (grades 6-10) meets every other Tuesday in room 13 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Check our website for dates.

ST. CLEMENT CHURCH

Mass times:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:15 am

Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 a.m., 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.

Our Parish community warmly welcomed Benedictor Anna, Leroy Bernard, Kgati Jeremiah, Kathy Anne, and Steven Michael to our Christian family. They celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil on April 15. We also welcome Carolyn Clare, who was confirmed and celebrated her First Communion.

We congratulate the children that will celebrate their First Holy Communion over the Sundays of Easter. Our Confirmation Candidates will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday June 3 at the 4:45 pm Mass.

Our Youth Ministry will be hosting a Saturday barbeque on May 13, following the 4:45 p.m. Mass to support our Uganda Mission. For further information, call the Parish Office. 416-621-4060.

Our Youth Ministry will also be hosting a car wash on Sunday, June 12, to support our Uganda Project. Please 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.

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.

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.

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

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!

A Tapestry of Music

A harmonious weave of flute and voice

Bloordale United Church is pleased to present A Tapestry of Music, an enthralling performance by Margaret Dulude (soprano) and Liv Schachter (flute). The recital will feature numerous styles of music performed on various combinations of voice, flute, and piano.

Margaret Dulude is a graduate of Mount Allison ’s vocal performance and composition Bachelor of Music program, and continues to hone her musical skills at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is the Music Director at Bloordale United Church , is a section lead and featured soloist of the Etobicoke Centennial Choir, and has recently launched her own piano and vocal teaching studio. Margaret has sung with a number of prestigious choirs including the Nova Scotia Youth Choir, Counterpoint Chorale, and Oriana Women’s Choir.

Liv Schachter is an accomplished musician, holding her ARCT accreditation in both piano and flute. She has performed throughout Ontario and New Brunswick , and is particularly well known within her hometown of Milton . Liv regularly shares her love of music through her roles as a flute instructor and accompanist. A graduate of Mount Allison University with a degree in Fine Art and Music, Liv is also an extremely talented artist.

A Tapestry of Music

Friday June 2, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

Bloordale United Church

4258 Bloor Street West , Etobicoke

Tickets: $12.50 per person

To reserve tickets contact Barb Saunders at (416) 621-5475

Childcare will also be provided.

All proceeds from A Tapestry of Music will go to support the ministry and outreach of Bloordale United Church .

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.

SUMMER JOB PROGRAM CAN SATISFY STUDENTS’ TASTE FOR ADVENTURE

Students who want to break the mould of the traditional summer job are about to have their wish come true. Amanda Cruise, the Summer Work – Student Exchange coordinator in Etobicoke-Lakeshore/Parkdale, is looking for enthusiastic 16 and 17-year old students with a passion for language and a love of travel to participate in a six-week employment exchange this summer.

“I had an amazing time in Québec working at a swim camp and it really helped me improve my French speaking skills. This program is so great because it gives students a chance to learn French, make money and experience a different culture basically for free. I am in France right now and I am getting along great thanks to the 6 weeks I spent in Québec,” said Nundini Krishnan, 2005 participant from Etobicoke.

Local students, like Nundini Krishnan, will trade homes with a Francophone student in Quebec or New Brunswick for six weeks. Full-time jobs with non-profit organizations will give participants a real-world setting to improve their second language and gain work experience.

The summer is not only about work for SWSE participants. Evenings and weekends are spent participating in a wide range of cultural, engaging and adventurous activities planned and mostly paid for by SWSE.

The Summer Work – Student Exchange was founded in 1996 by the Hon. Denis Paradis and is administered by the Canadian Unity Council. This summer, the program will give 1,240 students across

Canada

the opportunity to improve their second official language, gain work experience and live in another part of Canada . There is no cost to participants thanks to funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage through Exchanges Canada. Transportation is provided by Via Rail Canada .

For more information and photo opportunities, contact:

Amanda Cruise

Coordinator – Etobicoke Lakeshore

Phone 519-837-1028

Cell 519-993-4174

acruise@1617.ca

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: May 9, 23 and June 6. 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 Main Gallery: May 16 to June 4

Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto

The creative work of members of the Guild

In the Hall Gallery: May 16 to June 4

Heritage Rugcrafters of Etobicoke

An exhibit of traditionally hooked masterpieces in wool

In the Galleries: June 6 to 25

“This is my Neighbourhood” Annual Exhibition

Toronto District School Board - Etobicoke Family of Schools

An exhibition of junior students’ creative responses to their neighbourhood, using two or three dimensional formats exploring photography, drawing, painting, clay and mixed media

Opening Reception on Saturday, June 17^th, 2-4 p.m.

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

This is an old family recipe that goes well with any meat or chicken entrée

Nonna’s Potato Bake

6 potatoes (peeled, boiled and ready to mash)

4 hard-boiled eggs

½ mozzarella, cut in cubes

½ cup butter or margarine

1 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped

3 slices prosciutto, cut into small bits, like bacon bits

Salt and black pepper

Bread crumbs for topping

Put all ingredients (except for bread crumbs) into a large bowl and mash, using a potato masher, until all ingredients are very well blended. Pat out into a shallow Corningware dish. Dust bread crumbs on top. Cover with foil paper and bake at 350F for 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve.