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HUMBER
HAPPENINGS
HUMBER
HAPPENINGSA Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association
■ LOCAL Farmers Markets
■ HST Update■ Using ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
to KILL Household GERMS
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ON THE COVER
Taken by Joey Huang
The photo was taken through the glass of awindow on the 10th floor of Marina delRey. What really attracted me was thetexture of the clouds and the lightsdowntown. The lights in the foregroundhighlighting the path to the bridgeenhanced the composition. It was difficultto increase the exposure time without atripod or other stable furniture around.
Humber Bay Shores
Condominium Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Leo Blindenbach, Grenadier Landing
Vice President: Judi Richter-Jacobs, Players ClubTreasurer: Malcolm Gonsalves, Voyageur I & IISecretary: Laura Nash, Marina del ReyPast President: Jim Lord, Palace Pier (Ex-Officio)Director: Angelina Chiu, Newport BeachDirector: Don Henderson, Bal HarbourDirector: Norm Merkosky, Palace PierDirector: Tim Owen, Grand HarbourDirector: Jay Perry, NevisDirector: Simone Purboo, ExplorerDirector: Jim Reekie, Palace PlaceRepresentative: Milai Sousa, Waterford
COMMITTEE CHAIRSBeautification Initiative: Judi Richter-JacobsCommunications: Simone Purboo
CompetitiveBenchmarking: Norm Merkosky
Education: Laura NashHumber Happenings: Jim LordGovernance & Objectives: Norm Merkosky,
Judi Richter-Jacobs,Safety & Crime Prevention: Simone PurbooTraffic & Transportation: Angelina Chiu, Tim Owen,
Jim ReekieZoning and Planning: Don Henderson, Tim Owen, Jim Lord
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The Humber Happenings Team
EDITORFiona Maarhuis
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■ FROM THE EDITOR
It is with regret that Humber
Happenings has learned
that Leo Blindenbach will be
retiring from his post as
HBSCA president in March.
A consummate professional
and leader, he has shownvision and dedication over
the last three years in
working to build a strong
Humber Bay Shores
community. At the same
time as being a major force
in increasing the influence HBSCA has with
politicians, city officials and developers, he has
always recognized and respected the efforts put in
by volunteers. He was an inspiration to all of us, and
a joy to work with.
The same can be said for Jim Lord, past president of
HBSCA. Jim might easily be called ‘Mr. Humber Bay
Shores’, having served in the president’s role for
seven and a half years, six as president, overseeing
the growth of the HBSCA membership from eight
condominium corporations to 16 at the same time as
learning how best to grow HBSCA’s advocacy role
and influence. After resigning the presidency and his
board responsibilities at Palace Pier in 2007 owing
to career pressures, Jim still remained on the HBSCA
board with the specific responsibility of helping
Humber Happenings; we have been very grateful for
his wisdom, guidance and support.
Finally, Humber Happenings would like to apologize
to Richard Bergeron of Palace Pier, who was
mistakenly called “Michael Bergeron” in my “Black,
White” article in the Winter 2009 issue.
P h o t o b y B e a u t y m a r k P r o d u c t i o n s
Fiona Maarhuis
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■ TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
14 Yum…this is so fresh! Local Farmers Markets
Barbara Switzer shares her passion for nearby
farmers’ markets.
16 1000 Acts of Art: A Renaissance in South
Etobicoke
Lakeshore Arts announces a new program
to inspire us to make art a part of our
everyday lives.
19 Second Annual Parade of DogsPhotos from Halloween afternoon, 2009.
20 Nature Can be the Best Decorator A collage of Monianne’s photography,
Boomerang’s paint colours, and a whimsical
article on the associations and impact of
various colours.
28 Discovering Genealogy
in Your Own Backyard:
Emil Brooker and Humber Bay Shores
Amy Brewitt uses her professional skills to
provide us with some background to a name
that has become part our neighbourhood.
30 Earth Day versus Earth Hour –
Which to CelebrateOur own dedicated “greenie” Jim Lord
primes us to participate.
35 INTERESTING NEIGHBOURS
Clarice: Professional PatientNancy Mellert describes Clarice’s involvement
in the Standardized Patient Program at
University of Toronto.
36 Using Ultraviolet Light to
Kill Household Germs
Frank Mazzullo tells us about a germ-killing
agent known for over a century, and which
now may help us have clean air in our condos.
38 Fes, Morocco – A Feast for the SensesLindan Toole waxes euphoric about its sights,
sounds and tastes.
44 What is Toastmasters?Marie Madi talks of the benefits of joining this
worldwide organization and introduces the
Humber Bay Shore chapter.
47 TPSlinks
A new system developed by the Toronto Police
Service to communicate with the public,
including how to register to receive it.
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REGULAR COLUMNS
26 Fun & Fitness
32 Winesights
40 Hidden Treasures
Cobs Bread, West Bloor Village West 39th Bistro
42 Councillor’s Corner
HBSCA
11 President’s Message – Leo Blindenbach
12 Cyclists and Pedestrians: Why not Share the Waterfront Trail? – JudiRichter-Jacobs
13 HST Update - from the HBSCA board
31 Announcing the 13th Humber Bay ShoresWaterfront Cleanup - May 15th
4 From the Editor
8 Letters to the Editor
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M.I.L.E. (MOVEMENT IS LIFE, EH!)
January 5, 2010
Hi Fiona
I have just finished reading Humber Happenings, and found it very
interesting. It was passed on to me by two of my students who are
condo residents in Humber Bay Shores.
I teach fitness classes for seniors at the Polish Alliance Hall at 2282 Lake
Shore Blvd. West and Fleecewood Rd. In the fall and spring, we walk for
an hour along the water and then work out at the hall for an hour each
Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. In the winter, our
program is all inside from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday and Wednesday.
I am a qualified fitness instructor and my business is called M.I.L.E.,which stands for “Movement is Life, EH!” My students at the Polish
Centre are a great group. I thought you might like to know about my
program, as it is so close by for people living along the waterfront.
We are the infamous walkers that the city was going to charge to walk
along the waterfront. I am glad to say that the situation now seems to be
resolved. I asked Mark Grimes, who originally said I should be charged
and fined, to join us on one of our walks and to see exactly what we do.
He agreed and came to the centre. He did the warm-up with us, and then
walked with us in West Humber Bay Park and back to the Centre. He
realized we were only passing through the park, with no instruction in the
park, but instead using this walk as a good way to warm up for our indoor
fitness class. He also assured us that we would not be bothered by any
other by-law officer in the future in any of the city parks. I told him it was
safer for these seniors to be walking with me as a group than on their own
- we all watch out for each other. Also, we are saving the health system a
lot of money by getting out regularly and walking. Most people will not
do this on their own but will as part of a group.
Anne Wheatley
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President’s Message
by Leo Blindenbach, President HBSCA
This is my last column as President
of the Humber Bay Shores
Condominium Association, and I
want take this opportunity to write about
a topic that is very dear to my heart.
Many condominium corporation
boards are facing serious issues,
having to deal with major capital
repairs, insurance claims, building
improvements and in addition, a very
recent challenge, the implications of
the provincial government’s Har-
monized Sales Tax, while at the same
time trying to maintain reasonable
condominium fees. It is a difficult and
complicated juggling act.
Particularly during these times,
boards need unit owners’ support,
not criticism or tactics that
undermine their efforts. Lately, some
very dedicated and hard working
directors have thrown up their hands
in defeat and resigned. With
distressing frequency, the unfortunateattitude of too many owners is to
criticize and complain, rather than try
to contribute to positive solutions of
problems or issues.
Everyone is, of course, entitled to his
or her opinion, however, voicing that
opinion in a constructive manner will
bring far better results than simply
complaining or, as often happensnot even bringing suggestions or
concerns to the board’s attention.
Please stop for a moment to consider
that boards are comprised of unit
owners just like you, who have
volunteered to serve, because they fee
they can make a positive contribution
towards tackling problems and making
the decisions required to run you
condominium corporation. Criticism
that is not presented constructively is
unlikely to achieve the desired resultsinstead, it often just undermines the
efforts of the board members who are
working on the issue.
Serving on a condominium board is a
time consuming, and unfortunately
quite often a thankless undertaking -
all the more reason why your board
members need your support and
positive assistance.
“Criticism, like rain,
should be gentle enough
to nourish a man’s
growth without
destroying his roots.”
(Frank A. Clark)
Finally, I would like to thank
everyone who has helped make
HBSCA what it is today:
a strong voice that is listened to
by many in the municipal and
provincial governments.
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W hile most won’t argue the
merits of these comments,
as another season arrives
where we delight in the opportunity
to enjoy this wonderful waterfront,
pedestrians are readily reminded that
they often walk this trail at their
potential peril.
Far too many cyclists ride along the
waterfront area as though it was
theirs to own and monopolize, giving
little if any regard to sharing the
space with small children, adults and
the frail elderly who want to
experience this nature on foot.
Over the last few years, we’ve heard
numerous accounts (by way of reportsor anecdotes) about individuals who
were almost hit, or actually hit, and
maybe even knocked down by cyclists
who ride their bikes at great speed.
This is of particular concern for the
waterfront area between Park Lawn
and the Humber Bay bridge, where
there is no signage that clearly
delineates between a bike and a
pedestrian lane (as there is along the
Martin Goodman Trail, east of the
bridge toward Sunnyside).
While the reported incidents are said
to be relatively small in number, many
argue that one accident is one too
many. In addition, even those
pedestrians who have not yet been
involved in a mishap express
frustration that they do not have an
‘equal right’ to enjoy the outdoors.
They are scared and intimidated by
cyclists who think nothing of hogging
an unmarked lane, and who, when
asked to share, will shout an
obscenity or make an unkind,
unpleasant gesture.
Through HBSCA, we have engaged
the City to explore if signs can be put
up to have everyone recognize that
the paths are a shared space. While
such signs cannot dictate common
sense or courtesy, let’s hope they will
positively contribute to a safer
community. Here is to a happy and
‘Giving people more
access to the waterfront
is a key priority for
Waterfront Toronto,
which has already made a number of
improvements to the
Martin Goodman Trail.
The Trail is a great way
to see our city and to
experience the outdoors.
It creates a pathway for
people to enjoy access to
the parks and public
spaces along Toronto’s
waterfront.’
CYCLISTS
and PEDESTRIANSWhy not Share the Waterfront Trail?
by Judi Richter-Jacobs
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In early December 2009, the Harmonized Sales Tax
(HST) was passed into law by the Ontario legislature,
and it is expected to be implemented as planned on
July 1, 2010.
However, we understand that there is still time to putforward submissions, and the Association of
Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) and the
Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) Toronto
Chapter continue to meet with the government’s
Ministry of Revenue, so that the unique issues faced
by condominiums will not only be recognized, but
also addressed in some meaningful way.
To better understand what ACMO/CCI is putting
forward, members of HBSCA met with one of their
representatives in December 2009, just prior to the
HST being enacted. Given that there appear to be
limited options, HBSCA supports and endorses thework being led by ACMO and CCI.
For example, HBSCA supports the proposal that
long-term contracts, entered into under the
Condominium Act (1998) and/or the Green Energy
Act, be renegotiated in accordance with their
appropriate statutes, to allow for some of the
savings that suppliers will realize as a result of their
input tax credits to be passed on to condominium
corporations. Without such a provision, we are not
confident that those savings will be passed along.
In addition, we strongly recommend that every
consideration be given for a staged or phased
implementation of the HST as it pertains to items in
reserve funds, and for operating costs that are
limited to condominiums. Essentially, we are
requesting a three-year moratorium on the HST, or at
least the PST portion that would be applied to items
in current reserve funds. This would allow boards of
condominium corporations to manage their current
reserve fund expenses based on existing
requirements, and give them an opportunity to
revise their projected expenses by the time their
next reserve fund study is completed.
HBSCA is also exploring the merits of condominium
corporations registering for the GST, so that they can
benefit from the input tax credit. We also continue to
be in contact with Laurel Broten, advocating on
behalf of our large condominium community.
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MONDAYS 3-7pm
Sorauren Market
Sorauren Park at Wabash Ave., south of Dundas, open May 24 to Oct. 25 (20 vendors)– this is a community-based market with afocus on organic and hard-to-findingredients, vegetables, fruit, spices andmeats, plus very delicious baked goods and
take-out treats.www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/toronto/farmers-markets/sorauren-park-farmers-market
TUESDAYS 4-7pm
Stonegate Farmers’ Market
Stonegate Farmers’ Market, in the churchparking lot at 194 Park Lawn Rd., just north of The Queensway, open June 22 to Sept. 28 (10vendors) – this is a small, neighbourhood marketbringing fresh produce to an area without manygrocery stores and offering the basics, plusorganic meats and vegetables, fresh bread (fromthe oven at Dufferin Grove (see below)) and
baked goods, and delicious grilled burgers.
www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/toronto/farmers-markets/stonegate-farmers-market
THURSDAYS 3-7pm
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market,Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St.(between Bloor Street West. and CollegeStreet), open year-round (30 vendors) – themost culturally diverse of our local markets,with a large and varied selection of vegetables, fruit, flower/spice plants, meats,
baked goods (baked in the community’s ownwood-fired oven daily), and take-out treats.
www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/toronto/farmers-markets/dufferin-grove-organic-farmers-market
FRIDAYS 8am-2pm
Sherway Farmers’ Market
Sherway Farmers’ Market, in the northparking lot of Sherway Gardens Mall, openMay 1 to Oct. 30 (15 vendors) – all the
ingredients you could want or need, withmany fruit/vegetable sellers, some organicproduce (including meat), farm-fresh eggs,cheeses, flower/spice plants, and lots of freshly-baked goods.
www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/toronto/farmers-markets/sherway-gardens-farmers-market
FRIDAYS, 12 noon-7pm,
WEEKENDS 9am-6pmGoody’s Natural Market
Goody’s Natural Market in High Park, next toGrenadier Restaurant, open May 8 to mid-November (1 vendor) – small seasonalproduce seller in a lovely setting, with a focuson organic produce.
SATURDAYS 8am-2pm
Etobicoke Farmers’ Market
Etobicoke Farmers’ Market, Etobicoke CivicCentre (West Mall at Burnhamthorpe), openJune 5 to Nov. 6 (21 vendors) – this is a very
busy market with wide variety of produce,fresh chicken, and eggs. Come early for thebest selection, but be forewarned: you maynot make it past the apple fritter table withoutgiving in and buying a couple for breakfast.
www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/toronto/farmers-markets/etobicoke-civic-centre-farmers-market
SATURDAYS 5am-2pm
St. Lawrence Farmers’ Market
St. Lawrence Farmers’ Market, Front Street atJarvis St., open year-round (40 vendors) – averitable shopping mall for food-lovers: organic
and traditional vegetables, fruit, cheeses,meats, eggs, fish, grains; lots of prepared andready-to-eat food. It would be very difficult tothink of some food you CANNOT find here –that list would certainly be a short one. In thesummer, local farmers bring their produce tothe North Building, and most are open forbusiness before the sun rises.
www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/toronto/farmers-markets/st.-lawrence-farmers-market
Yum…this is so fresh!LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
by Barbara Switzer
From the beginning of time,
people have congregated at
markets. They came for many
reasons: to buy or trade for food
for their families, for social
interaction, to share news
updates, and to bond as
communities. This tradition
continues, despite the formation
of large metropolitan centres,
and today’s markets reflect the
pleasure we take in our food
and our need to interact with
each other. Welcome to the
eclectic and interesting world
of local farmers’ markets in
Toronto’s west end.
We are truly fortunate to have
at our doorsteps each summer
local markets that offer wonderful, fresh, local farm
produce. In addition to
providing the freshest local
vegetables and fruit, each
market has its own personality
and rhythm – welcoming
anyone who takes the time to
explore its delights. I have
chosen to present a short list
of markets close by, and show
them by day of the week,
following the tradition of lists
published in parts of Europe,
where people shop several times
during the week in different
villages for the best ingredients.
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These markets are just the tip of the iceberg for
Toronto markets, but they are the ones I know best.
Some markets are large and some small, their
personalities range from basic foodstuffs to artsy
creations, from standard Ontario produce to
international ready-to-eat foods made from fresh
ingredients. All offer freshly picked produce to
inspire creativity – you can see, smell and feel the
freshness in your hands. The onions are firm to the
touch, the Brussels sprouts are often still on their
stalks, the basil and dill fill your nose with aroma, and
the fruits smell of summer delights. There is simply
nothing quite like the summer taste of Ontario’s
best: the asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes,
peaches, pears and corn. And then there are the
smells of fresh herbs, impossible to ignore and full
with the promise of heavenly tastes. The farmers are
happy to tell you about produce you don’t recognize(do you know what a tomatillo is?), and eager to
suggest cooking tips.
Best of all is the people-watching fun of market
activity. So many people from so many different
walks of life come to participate in a local market
each person contributing to the atmosphere, sights
and sounds of the environment.
The markets evolve as the seasons progress, never
staying static, but moving from early springasparagus to summer corn and peaches to autumn
apples and harvest vegetables. You get terrific value
for your money, help support our wonderful loca
farmers, and go away with a memory of each
ingredient as you share your bounty with family and
friends. And all of this without any plastic wrap.
For more informationregarding other GTA markets
www.greenbeltfresh.ca/region/
toronto/farmers-markets/
www.blogto.com/toronto/
the_best_farmers_markets_in_toronto/
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A website initiative of Lakeshore
Arts will be launched early this
spring, allowing you to do all of
this, right here, in your community.
We recently received a three-year,
$150,000 grant from the Ontario
Trillium Foundation for “1000 ACTS of
ART” to enhance our organizational
capacity and to build the website
which will challenge you, the
community, to commit and document
your Acts of Art.
How does it work?
It’s simple. Once registered and
logged in as a user, you can use the
site to discover a multitude of artsactivities that you can do. For
example, get inspired to attend an art
opening, create a painting, read a
book, or explore a new dance move.
Once you’ve committed the act, log it
on the site. Challenge yourself, your
friends, family, classmates, whomever,
to become artistically active. The site
will provide a space to share your acts
of art by way of photos and video. It
will also include a place to leave your
comments, and a directory listing
local artists, arts organizations, andarts friendly businesses. 1000 Acts of
Art will reflect the high level of arts
activity in our community.
According to Laurel Broten MPP,
speaking at the October funding
announcement, “This new funding not
only develops an interactive, on-line art
hub, it will also help to create vibrant
neighbourhoods that help stimulate
Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s local economy.”
Susan Nagy, Executive Director,Lakeshore Arts continued, “This unique
project will allow Lakeshore Arts to
increase its programming outreach,
create employment for artists, and
encourage community engagement.”
And Outreach Coordinator, Denise
Hastings added, “1000 Acts of Art will
not only inspire people to make art a
A Renaissance in South Etobicoke
Would you like to
purchase a piece of art
from a professional artist
who lives in your
neighbourhood? Want to
find where to take that
art, music or dance class,
and want it to be just
around the corner?
Always think you have
to go downtown to
experience the art
community?
From left: Susan Nagy, Executive Director, Wendy Smith, Board & Volunteer (holding the sign),Kathleen Burke, Program Director, Melissa McGrath, Youth Coordinator ,Denise Hastings Outreach Coordinator - 1000 Acts
Photographer: Justin Harrington – SNAP Etobicoke
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Luc Meola
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part of their everyday lives, but will also connect
them to Etobicoke artists and arts organizations,
which in turn will help build community.”
Be on the lookout for the boldly coloured “target”
logo, signifying involvement with the initiative, in
neighbourhood storefronts and cafes.
Get in on the ACT!
Check for the website launch Early Spring
www.1000-acts-of-art.ca
Lakeshore Arts and The Smith Zone Exhibition
space are located in Mimico at
2422 Lake Shore Blvd West. 416-201-7093
Lakeshore Arts is a not-for-profit charity, which
delivers over 20 multi-disciplinary, all-ages art
programs to the community, provides advocacy and
networking opportunities for artists, and uses art as a
catalyst for change. Lakeshore Arts receives funding
from Toronto Cultural Services, The Ontario Arts
Council, and The Ontario Trillium Foundation, with
generous support from Humber College, The
Playwrights Guild of Canada, The Rotary Club TorontoWest, The Assembly Hall, Angela & Paul Giraudy
Royal LePage Kingsway, CANON, The Toronto Public
Library, Sherway Gardens, and The Palais Royale.
For more information go to www.lakeshorearts.ca.
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Despite grey and blustery weather, over 18 dog
owners dressed their darlings in an intriguing
variety of Halloween wear to take part in the
parade, now becoming a Humber Bay Shores tradition.
There were an angel, a ballerina, a pair of beach boys, a
butterfly, a crocodile, a fireman, a couple of French
sailors and many others. The contestants themselves
loved all the fuss being made over them, and enjoyed
socializing with each other in their doggy way.
Doggie Central sponsored the parade and set up an
obstacle course, including jumps and a long tube
“tunnel”, which some of the contestants were
persuaded to tackle. The Doggie Central
representatives also undertook the challenging task of
judging which dog had the best costume, with the
prize going to both of the beach boys. One was
Jackson, proudly owned by Adam Ruhnke of Palace
Place. Regrettably, Humber Happenings was unable to
find out the name of the other beach boy, or his owner.
Eileen Bigley of Palace Place, owner of the ebullientRomper, has been the motivating force and hard
working parade organizer for the last two years. She
promised us that there will be another parade next year.
Doggie Central is located at 160 Lakeshore Road
East, Mississauga (905) 271-7781, or at 3151
Lenworth Drive, Mississauga, (905) 624-0420.
Thanks to photographers Jane Bigley and Craig Ruhnke
SECOND ANNUAL
Parade of Dogs Halloween Afternoon, 2009
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Photography by
Monianne
Paint Chips from
Boomerang Paints
Thinking of redecorating? Scared
about choosing colours? Want
to do it as cheaply as possible –
and with as little damage to the
environment as possible?
Many colour consultants suggest
taking inspiration from nature. So
Monianne and Boomerang, the only
Canadian supplier of recycled paints,have provided us with some
decorating ideas based on the
beauties of Humber Bay Shores.
Think of a perfect summer day on
Humber Bay, where the yachts cut a
slash of bright white across an
expanse of ever-changing blues.
Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable,
and committed. The colour of ocean and
sky, it is perceived as a constant in our
lives. It can cause the body to produce
chemicals that are calming; however, not
all blues are serene. Electric or brilliant
blues are dynamic and engaging colours
that express exhilaration.
A pure blue is the colour of inspiration,
sincerity, and spirituality. Ancient
Egyptians used lapis lazuli to represent
heaven, and blue symbolizes the Virgin
Mary. According to John Ruskin, “Blue
colour is everlastingly appointed by
the deity to be a source of delight.”
Using well-chosen shades of blue in
the home can provide a gentle and
soothing look. For instance, you could
have pale blue walls, a darker blue sofa,
and soft furnishings in other shades of
blue. Using such colour combinations,
Nature Can Be The Best Decorator
by Monianne and Fiona Maarhuis
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and allowing the eye to travel easily
from one colour to the next, can bring
an ambience of harmony, but if you
choose this scheme, you must use a
variety of shades and/or patterns toavoid monotony.
The elegant shape of the Humber Bay
Bridge, also affectionately know as
the “Thunderbird Bridge”, sits in
striking contrast to the Humber River
and foliage on its banks, accented by
the gentle beige of the swaying grass.
Beige is a chameleon, taking on some
of the attributes of the stronger warm
or cool colours it accompanies. On its
own, it can be a calm and neutralbackground, with some of the warmth
of brown and the crisp coolness of
white. It can be a relaxing colour for a
room, but can also be dull and boring,
unless coupled with other colours.
Like the rest of the brown palette,
beige conveys stability, reliability, and
approachability, and an association
with all things natural or organic. It
conveys a feeling of wholesomeness,
of connection with the earth, and a
sense of orderliness.
The photograph on the next page, a
wild white rose on the Waterfront Trail
in perfect light, reflects the infinite
shades of white, complemented by
subtle shades of pink.
White is the colour that isn’t a colour, or
that is all colours combined, depending
on your viewpoint. White is symbolic of
purity, cleanliness, and innocence. In
most western countries, white is the
colour for brides. In the East, it’s the
colour for mourning and funerals.White goes well with almost any
colour, although too much bright
white can be blinding. White can be a
good neutral background colour
when combined with other colours.
You can use white to signify
cleanliness, purity, or softness. Some
neutral beige, ivory, and creams carry
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Boomerang paints areavailable at all RONA outlets.
The nearest outlet toHumber Bay Shores is,
4208 Dundas Street West,416-232-1460
RONA will also acceptleftover paint to be passedto Boomerang for recycling.
For other outlets, check outwww.boomerangpaint.com
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In the time it takes you todrink your next cup of coffee,
acres of tropical forest will be lost.
Reward farmers who maintain forest-like habitat
for birds and wildlife by purchasing their certified
Bird Friendly®coffee.
Drop by our cafe-by-the-lake for a wide selectionof organic, shade grown, fair trade coffees.
See the birds in person on a CCFEW bird walk
sponsored by Birds and Beans.
For more information visit:
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the same attributes as white, but are
more subdued and less brilliant than
plain white.
Pink, like its close cousin red, has more
personal associations than other
colours.
Pinks can be youthful, fun, and exciting:
they are sensual and passionate without
being too aggressive. Pink can also be
the colour of happiness and
lightheartedness. In Japan, pink even has
a masculine association. The annual
spring blooming of the pink-blossomed
cherry trees (the Sakura) is said to
represent the young Japanese warriors
who fell in battle in the prime of life (the
Samurai).
Decorating with the pinks doesn’t needto be “girly” and “cotton-candy sweet”.
The subtler or stronger shades, such as
peony, raspberry, fuchsia, or magenta
can satisfy even the most subtle or
masculine of tastes.
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Art for Goodness’ Sake13th Annual Art Show and Sale
Saturday, April 10, 2010 | 10 am to 4 pmKingsway-Lambton United Church
85 The Kingsway at Prince Edward Drive, Etobicoke
Over 500 pieces will be displayed from the works of over 30 artists.
They include original contemporary and traditional art paintings,
quilts, sculptures, woodturning, ceramics, jewellery, folk art,
and photography. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet
and talk with the artists.
Admission is $10.00, payable at the door. VISA, MasterCard,
cash or cheque will be accepted. Every admission ticket will be
entered into a draw for “Illuminated Interior” by Ciba Karisik,an original oil painting on 10” x 8” board (see inset photo).
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Proceeds from the sale will support 25 local charities.
See www.kingswaylambton.ca/art_show.html for a preview and map
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It’s COOLER by the Lake..
Just steps away from your doorstep…is a village and shopping district located along Lake Shore Blvd. Wes
Mimico by the Lake BIA runs between Allen
Avenue and Alexander Street, and is within walking
distance of the lake.
The area is conveniently accessible by foot, bike,
street car, or car, for most residents and has
cafe’s, restaurants, clubs and retailers. It serves
approximately 20,000 local residents.
Mimico By The Lake Business Improvement
Area (BIA) was established in 1986 as a non-profit
organization. It is operated on a volunteer basis by
local business and property owners, who in most
cases are also residents.
The BIA’s vision is to encourage local businesses,
residents, and organizations to work together to
make this a better eco-friendly community in which
to live, work, shop and play.
In recent years, the area has been revitalized with
the establishment of boutique shops such as
Birds and Beans Coffee Shop, Chasers Fresh
Juices, Café du Lac, VOS Massage Therapy
and Lakeshore Arts. Many of these businesses
support local artists and musicians who entertain
at these establishments.
The former Red & White was renovated and
re-opened as Valu-mart. In addition, new
businesses such as Kingsway Health and
The Great Canadian Oil Change have opened.
As a group, we sponsor local events such as the
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at
Amos Waites Park and The MimicoFest. Look
for more events in the newly built Mimico by the
Lake Square in Amos Waites Park.
We hope that Mimico by the Lake will become
your exclusive dining and “boutique” shopping
area. While you are here, visit the NEW Mimico
Linear Lakefront Park (pictured above).
Come explore our BIA! Become a fan of our new
Facebook page and keep up with all the latest
events in the community at: http://Facebook.
com/MimicoByTheLake .
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For many people, New Years Day means not
only the dawn of a new year, but also new
resolutions. But for some, it’s the day they go
for a swim in Lake Ontario to support a local charity.
“For most dippers, it’s a spur-of-the-moment
decision,” said Ian MacLeod, co-founder of theToronto Polar Bear Club.
Braving a bitter wind chill (-12) and falling snow at
Sunnyside Beach, 212 so-called “Dippers” ran for the
icy water, most wearing only bathing suits and wigs
or silly hats. About 2000 spectators cheered them
on. It was the fifth annual Sunnyside Beach Polar
Bear dip in support of Habitat for Humanity, and
raised more than $20,000 for the charity.
I had a chance to talk to several of the Dippers.
Crazy you might think? No! Well, maybe just a little
bit…OK, maybe a lot. Ann was the top fundraiser out
of the 212 participants, raising over $1500. I asked
her what it felt like jumping into the freezing water.
“Wellll, … if you really want to know…stab your entire
body with about a thousand needles and that will
give you an idea … then multiply that by ten,” she
replied with a loud laugh.
It was George’s fifth year. “You always regret doing it
after, but for some reason, you forget what it’s like,
and you want to do it again,” he muttered, as he
shuffled to put his clothes back on his pink body.
And how did you
start your New Year? by Garry Kapitan
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Crystal lit up a cigarette and immediately butted it
out. “I quit . . . never again!” she swore. “The worst
part of today is your feet turn practically into ice
cubes,” she continued, teeth chattering. “I’m glad I
made the commitment to quit smoking.”
Les and Emilia got engaged last night. “We decidedat the last minute to come this morning. Once we
thaw out, we will start planning the wedding.
Where’s the coffee?”
Frank resolved to lose 40 pounds this year. “That’s
the only reason I came. It was on a dare from my
wife. I have tried everything over the years. Even
tried starving myself … geez, I can’t stop shivering.
This is the only exercise I’ve ever done. Any ideas?”
Theresa hollered, “This is the year I’ll become
pregnant”, much to the delight of her husband, who
held her hand as they both charged out of thefreezing water. “I know we are both crazy. The next
time we do this will be in Cuba.”
Have I inspired you to do the Polar Bear Dip next
year? Can’t you see how much fun it was? OK, the
vision of a thousand needles stabbing you might not
have been too encouraging! But if you are looking to
give back in 2010, and not sure of a charity to support
with either your time or money, keep the Polar BearDip for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity in mind
It’s just a short walk east on the boardwalk.
Will I see you at the beach next year? I plan to be a
spectator again. Join me: January 1, 2011, 11:30 am.
See you on the trails or in the water.
Garry Kapitan
Photo Credit Henry Chan
Email: [email protected]
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Genealogy has always been something that
intrigued me on many different levels. I
suppose the initial interest stemmed from the
all-important questions “Who am I?” and “How did I
come to live here?”. I quickly realized that studying
their family history helps people come to a better
understanding of themselves and, on a broader level,
to a better understanding about the communities in
which they live.
We see examples of family history throughout the
neighbourhoods of South Etobicoke, where, for
example, street names reflect the contributions of
various individuals to their communities. In the
Humber Bay community, “Brookers Lane” is one
such street, which was named after “Brooker’s Bar-
B-Que”, a drive-in reputed for its foot-long hot dogsthat once stood on the south side of Lake Shore, just
west of the Humber.
In his book I Remember Sunnyside: the Rise and Fall
of a Magical Era, Mike Filey writes “Emil Brooker and
his wife, known as Ma and Pa Brooker…opened one
of the city’s first drive-in restaurants just west of the
Humber River on the south side of Lake Shore
Boulevard.1” Among Brooker’s contributions to the
community were a gathering place at his drive-in,
and a bathhouse for bathing near the Humber River
on the shore of Lake Ontario. (See photo). But who
were “Ma and Pa Brooker”, and what was their story?
Through examination of vital archives and census
records, we can learn more about the family whose
name still holds a place in the history of our
community. To find the name of Emil Brooker’s wife,
I searched the Ontario Marriage Registrations Index.(Marriage registrations became mandatory in
Ontario in 1869, and the Archives of Ontario holds
these registration records up until 1927.) Having
searched for and located the marriage registration
for Emil Brooker, I discovered that Emil and his wife,
Alice Jane Dale, were married in Toronto on January
11, 1900. The registration also tells us that Alice was
a widow when she married Emil, and that her maiden
name was Pinch. Now that we know who “Ma and Pa
Brooker” were, let’s find out a bit more about them.
Emil and Alice’s marriage registration tells us that
Emil was born in Canada in about 1875, and thatAlice was born in Canada in about 1869. The
registration also tells us the names of Emil’s and
Alice’s parents, who were Abraham Brooker and
Emma Miller, and Thomas William Pinch and Alice
Jane Cosby (or possibly Casby). Emil was living in
Toronto at the time of the marriage, and his
occupation is listed as “Salesman”. Marriage
registrations can provide a wealth of information,
but as with all records, there is always the possibility
of error or variation, and so it is helpful not to take
the information as complete fact until there is other
evidence to support it. To find other evidence,
census records are a very valuable resource.
Discovering Genealogyin Your Own Backyard
Emil Brooker and Humber Bay Shores
by Amy Brewitt
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Emil Brooker’s bath
house, built for people
who could afford to pay
to swim, was on the
beach just to the east of
this “free” bathing beach,with its water slide and
participants. Spectators
are standing on a bridge
constructed in 1912 by
Grand Trunk Railway.
Photo credit:City of Toronto Archives,(Fonds 1244, f1244_it0220a)
1 Filey, Mike. I RememberSunnyside: The Rise and
Fall of a Magical Era,Second Edition.(Dundurn Press: Toronto,1996), p. 45.
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Have you ever wonderedabout your ownfamily history?
Amy Brewitt providesgenealogical research services.www.amybrewittgenalogy.com
She can be reached at416 402 5972, [email protected]
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In the 1881 Canadian Census, we find
Emil living with his parents and three
younger sisters, Augusta, Emma, and
Agnes, in East York. Abraham Brooker
is listed as having been born in
Austria in about 1845, and his wife,
Emma is listed as having been born in
Prussia in about 1855. Abraham
appears to be supporting his family
from his occupation as a labourer, an
occupation he held over the course of
quite a few years, as evidenced in the
birth registrations of some of his and
Emma’s children, all born in Toronto.
An example of variation is found in
this record: the family is enumerated
under the surname “Brugger”.
Emil (recorded as “Edward”) and Alice
Brooker appear in the 1901 CanadianCensus living in Toronto, Ward 3. While
an exact address was not given, they
would have been living somewhere
between University Avenue/Avenue
Road and Jarvis Street. Finding the
exact address might be possible with a
little more digging, and conducting
research through the Toronto City
Directories during this time period
would be the first step.
The census lists Emil’s birth date as
November 13, 1874, and his birthplace
as Ontario. Alice’s date of birth is listed
as July 5, 1868, and her birthplace as
Ontario as well, which gives us a bitmore information than the marriage
registration, which listed both of their
birthplaces simply as “Canada”. Emil’s
occupation was listed as “Agent”, and
there is no further suggestion in this
resource as to what type of “Agent” he
may have been, but the record does
indicate that Emil was making
approximately $500.00 per year.
Emil Brooker was brought up in
Toronto, growing up as the city
grew. While his early years werespent east of Etobicoke, Emil and
his family made their way west of
the Humber River to lend their
entrepreneurial and community
spirit to help shape the Humber Bay
neighbourhood of the early 1900s. It
is this spirit that is recollected in the
name of “Brooker’s Lane”.
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Glass bottle 1 million years
Fishing line 600 years
Plastic bottle 450 years
Disposable diapers 450 years
Aluminum can 80-200 years
Rubber boot sole 50-80 years
Foamed plastic cup 50 years
Tin can 50 years
Leather 50 years
Nylon fabric 30-40 years
Plastic film canister 20-30 years
Plastic bag 10-20 years
Cigarette filter 1-5 years
Wool sock 1-5 years
Plywood 1-3 years
Waxed milk carton 3 months
Apple core 2 months
Newspaper 6 weeks
Banana peel 2-5 weeks
Paper towel 2-4 weeks
(Information adapted from the U.S.
National Park Service.)
ANNUALSpringCLEAN-UP2010
WE NEEDYOUR HELP
Please show that you care about ourneighborhood and join us for the 14th
annual Humber Bay Shores Cleanup
Children are Welcome
CLEAN UP SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED
WEARING BOOTS IS A GOOD IDEA
WHEN SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
(Rain or Shine)
9:00 AM • COFFEE AND DONUTS
9:30 AM • NOON – CLEANUP
NOON • BARBECUE LUNCHFOR VOLUNTEERS
hosted by MIMICO YACHT CLUB
WHERE Humber Bay Park West
(near the pedestrian bridge acrossMimico Creek by the ESSO station)
PLEASE TELL A NEIGHBOUR
H u m b e r B a y
S H O R E S
P L E A S E S AV E T H E D AT E
Saturday, May 15th, 2010 | 14th Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Cleanup
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Did you know?• that every year, caring residents of Humber Bay Shores
come out to keep our lake shore clean?
• that every year we find most of the following items? • how long it takes for these items to decompose in the environment?
Come buy your
limited editionorganic cotton
t-shirt featuring
the art of local
Lake Shore artist,
Lorna Livey
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Discover Portugalby John Switzer
Portugal is the historic home of many explorers
who travelled to the outer reaches of their
world in Renaissance and Elizabethan times,
funded by the kings and queens of their day.
Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Bartholemeu
Dias and Pedro Alvares Cabral were famous for the
voyages they led, and the great wealth and power
they brought back to Portugal. Portugal even claims
Christopher Columbus as one of its own.
There is a long history of Portuguese winemaking.
Roman influences were the most significant in earlytimes, and favourable trade agreements with
England encouraged the Portuguese wine industry
from the 18th century.
Portugal is best known for Port wine, the rich, often-
unctuous, dark, fortified wine that originates from
the Douro region in the north. The Douro is the
oldest designated wine region in the world with a
history dating from the early 16th century. Port is still
made in the quintas (farms) of the Douro Valley, and
matured in the lodges of the city of Vila Nova de
Gaia, on the southern shore of the Douro River,
opposite Oporto.
The Portuguese wine story does not stop with Port.
Portugal has been known for still wines for centuries,
and today’s wines are among the most exciting in
the world of wine. Its emergence as a new “Old
World” region is attributed to climate, terroir, grape
varieties, winemaking techniques, and value.
Portugal enjoys what winemakers call a
Mediterranean climate; with the Atlantic Ocean
moderating air temperatures in what otherwise is
the warmest country in Europe. While summer
temperatures can climb as high as 50°C in parts of
the Douro Valley, this is the exception and moderate
temperatures prevail in both the north and the south
– winter and summer. The country receives heavy
rains in the north and light rains in the south, which
allows cultivation of grapes to match the levels of
precipitation. Sunshine hours are high throughout
the year. This, along with very hilly terrain in grape
country, provides excellent conditions for ripening.
A diverse array of indigenous grapes make
Portuguese wines unique. First, however, wine lovers
need to learn a new vocabulary that includes such
varieties as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Roriz, Baga,
Arinta, Bical, Loureiro. These are grapes that have little
Here is a cross-section of wines recently offered in the LCBO Vintages program
Aragones de Sao Miguel desDescobidores 2007
This wine was released last October and flewoff the shelves. It is a Vinho Regional from theAlentejano, located in the southeastern part of
Portugal. The colour is deep purple and thenose is intense. It is full of herbs, spice, andripe, black fruits. There is bright acidity andgrippy tannins. This wine can be enjoyed nowor aged for another two to four years.
LCBO number 0131847$17.95 per bottle
DOC Douro Crasto VinhoTinto 2007
This is a Vintages Essential wine made from ablend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, TourigaFrance, and Tinta Barocca grapes. It is a beauty
with a complex nose of smoked meat, blackcurrants, wet earth, and licorice. The palate isextra dry. It is intense with black pepper, blackcurrants, light vanilla and prunes. The wine isbalanced with grippy tannins and crisp aciditycomplementing the fruit and secondaryflavours. Serve with leg of lamb.
LCBO number 081588$14.95 per bottle
DOC Vino Verde Quinta da Lixa2007
This is a very good quality white wine with asupple mouth feel, juicy acid, and medium+flavor intensity. It is made with the Loureiro
grape, and the alcohol is a pleasing 11.5% byvolume. It is full of pineapple, flinty minerals,grapefruit, melon and bell pepper. The finish islong, clean and crisp. Match this wine withspicy shellfish.
LCBO number 973529$15.95 per bottle
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or no international exposure, yet have a character that
suggest it’s only a matter of time before they become
the Viogniers and Shirazes of tomorrow. The common
characteristic of today’s Portuguese wines is brilliant
fruit expression, crisp acidity, medium body and, in the
case of its reds, grainy tannins. Both whites and reds
are juicy, structured wines.
As Portugal emerged from its isolation with the end of
the Estado Novo dictatorship in 1974, Portuguese
winemaking started to modernize; this progress has
continued into the 21st century. Winemakers travel to
other countries to learn techniques and attend the bestschools around the world; and many foreign
winemakers come to Portugal to work in an ideal
climate with grapes of distinctive character. The effects
are seen in the bottle: wines that once were thin, green
and unbalanced, are now rich, complex and elegant.
If all these factors are not enough, Portuguese wines
are among the best values in the world. This likely
will not go on forever, but for the time being, there
are incredible values available, and we see a growing
number of Portuguese wines offered by the LCBO.
See John’s Winesights blog atwinesightswinenotes.blogspot.com
He can be reached at [email protected]
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M I M I C O C R U I S I N G C L U B
AN OASIS IN THE CITY.
Imagine enjoying lunch or dinner overlookingour fabulous harbour with family and friends,or a relaxing dockside picnic.
A limited number of social memberships are currently
available in our Club. The beautiful clubhouse and
grounds are Humber Bay’s best kept secret.
For enquiries we invite you to contact our Membership Director,
Patrick O’Brien at 416-252-7737, extension 225 or
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Clarice, a long-time resident of
the Humber Bay Shores area,
has been working as a
“professional patient” for the
Standardized Patient Program at the
University of Toronto for the last eight
years. During the course of her work,Clarice has been called upon to be a
patient with arthritis, osteoporosis,
Parkinson’s disease, a victim of
substance abuse, and a variety of
other illnesses with diverse symptoms.
She says the work is both stimulating
and challenging because the
standardized professional patient
must portray all the dimensions of a
role, from physical symptoms to a
variety of emotional and psycho-
social characteristics that mightprovide challenges for a student or
doctor being tested or trained. She
also enjoys the interaction with others
who are doing the same kind of work
— not surprising — since this kind of
work draws interesting people from
all walks of life, including visual
artists, retired teachers, lawyers,
doctors, home makers, and actors.
The idea of using simulated patients
has been around since the 1960s,
when professionals in this field
realized that real patients were not
always available for teaching and
testing students. Simulated patients
could be made available, as needed,
and could be trained to portray
various patient scenarios in a
standardized way. Simulated or
“model” patients could also be
coached in giving constructive
feedback. The first program in
Canada to use standardized “model”
patients was established at McMaster
University in the early 1970s, and ten
years later, a program began at the
University of Toronto.
Standardized patients are used in
health professional team training
procedural and surgical skill training
teaching videos, and numerous
experiential workshops. The University
of Toronto program also provides
standardized patients for pharmacy
and physiotherapy applications, and
dispute resolution simulation.
People who do this work come from
all walks of life and range in age from
10 to 85 years. Many are actors, but
that is not a requirement for doing this
job. What the program requires are
people with flexible schedules who
are “intelligent, emotionally mature
articulate, reliable and generous in
spirit”. If accepted into the program
new “patients” are trained in providing
constructive feedback, and receive
detailed coaching for each role they
will play, so that the simulation is both
real and the same each time they play
it. In some cases, makeup might be
used to simulate a physical conditionor perhaps a prop, such as a
wheelchair..
Clarice participates in the University
of Toronto Standardized Patient
program approximately twice a year
spring and fall, during the
examination and assessment process
for new doctors.
CLARICE - Professional Patient by Nancy Mellert
The following article
is the first in what we
hope will be a series of
articles on people in our
Humber Bay Shores community who have, or
have had, interesting or
unusual lives, jobs or
hobbies. If you know
someone whose story you
think would interest their
neighbours, and who is
willing to let us tell it,
please contact the editor at [email protected]
or 416-503-8817.
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■ HEALTH & WELFARE
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For over a century scientists have been aware of
the germ-killing properties of ultraviolet light
(UV). The antimicrobial power of UV is used in
water treatment facilities, in the food industry, and in
hospitals, where it is used to clean the air, reduce the
threat of airborne infection, and to disinfect surfaces
and surgical instruments. Today this powerful
disinfecting technology is also available for our homes
and businesses and can make them healthier and safer.
The name means “beyond violet” (from Latin ultra,
“beyond”), violet being the colour of the shortestwavelengths of visible light. Natural sunlight carries
ultraviolet as part of an invisible “C” band, but much
of the UV-C band is usually filtered out by the earth’s
atmosphere, and does not reach indoors.
Indoor Pollutants in Your HomeMost people spend the majority of their time inside
their homes. The Environmental Protection Agency
warns us that the air inside our homes may be up to
five times more polluted than outside air, and has
listed indoor air quality as one of the top five
environmental health risks today.
Microscopic mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses can
linger in the air, leading to allergies, asthma,
respiratory disease and infection. These unseen
microorganism biohazards like to live inside an air
conditioning system, where the moist environment
encourages them to breed, multiply and grow. Once
airborne, they become unseen particles that can
pose a serious health threat.
Mold growth on the cooling coils and the interior of
the air handler can also significantly reduce the
efficiency of the system.
Common indoor pollutants include:• pollen
• mold and spores
• bacteria and viruses
• dust mites
• pet dander
Even the cleanest home can be a breeding ground
for undetected microorganisms living within an air
conditioning system.
How Can UV Light Help?A germicidal UV system attacks and sterilizes
microorganisms on the cooling coils and
surrounding areas.
Light produced by germicidal UV-C lamps
penetrates the cell walls of the microorganisms, and
alters their DNA structure. The resulting cellular
damage either kills the cells, or prevents them from
reproducing. Because UV-C band light is ordinarily
filtered out by the earth’s atmosphere, microscopic
organisms have no defense against it.
When properly integrated into a heating, ventilating
and air conditioning (HVAC) system, germicidalultraviolet light is an effective method for minimizing
indoor air contamination. Its benefits include
improved indoor air quality; relief from allergies and
asthma; reduced airborne infections; and a cleaner
HVAC system, which in turn saves energy and
reduces the need for system maintenance.
Frank Mazzullo is the President of Thermo Cool
Mechanical Systems: www.thermocoolmech.com.
He can be reached at 905-264-8099.
Using Ultraviolet Light
to Kill Household Germs
by Frank Mazzullo
Dust Mite Leågionella SARS Pollen Staph Anthracis
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T 416-354-2134 F 416-354-2350
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V isitors to Fes are presented with a kaleidoscope
of new and exciting sights, sounds and flavours
- a true feast for the senses!
Fes is the most densely populated walled city in the
world. Old Fes (Fes al Bali) was founded in 789 and
New Fes (Fes el Jedid) in the 1200s. As you meander
through the complicated labyrinth of their narrow
streets and alleys, you may well think that life hasn’t
changed since then.
Every corner you turn will reward you with
wonderful new sensations. In the souqs of Fes El-
Bali, stalls are grouped together according to their
products. You will find areas devoted to the leather
tanneries, to metal workers, to wood workers, to tile
makers and weavers, all interspersed among
mosques and mdersas.
The food souqs carry an astounding array of fresh
fruits and vegetables, bundles of fresh green mint and
coriander, rose and orange flower waters, meats and
chickens, and seemingly hundreds of kinds of spices,
tightly rolled into little cones for you to take home.
Street foods cry out to anyone feeling hungry. From
tiny cafes, from carts and stands, sometimes even
from an upturned box, vendors offer specialties such
as harira, Moroccan salads, kebabs, and pancakes
with sweet honey.
Your other senses will also be overwhelmed. You willbe dazzled by walls of zelliges, glittering mosaic tiles,
and tadillakdt, a rich hand-rubbed finish that gives a
soft, marble-smooth luster to walls. Donkeys, weighed
down with goods, wind their way through the narrow
streets and alleys; men and women pass by dressed in
djellabahs, hooded robes of cotton or wool.
You will be charmed by Gnaoua music wafting
through the air, or alerted by frequent and urgent
shouts of “balak, balak”, warning you that an
overloaded donkey is coming through.
The combined influences of the native Berbers,
Jews, and Arabs, have produced one of the world’s
richest and most refined cuisines. Your palate will becontinually tantalized.
The Berbers contributed the most famous dishes:
couscous, tagines (long-simmering stews of meat,
poultry or vegetables), and harira, the soup that has
become one of the staples for breaking the fast at
Ramadan. Arab spice traders introduced cinnamon,
cumin, ginger, saffron and turmeric. The Moors
brought olives, almonds and fruit trees, and the
concept of enhancing meat dishes with fruit and
nuts. Tomatoes, peppers and potatoes came from
the New World.
The sophisticated courts of the imperial cities, Fes,
Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat, have all developed
rich and lavish culinary traditions. There are some
regional differences between the countryside, the
mountain regions, along the seacoast, and cities such
as Essaouira, Tangier and Tetouan with large
Andalusian populations. Today, however, most dishes
can be found in cities throughout the country, and
visitors will find little variation in restaurant menus.
If arranged beforehand, you can spend the day in the
forests outside of the town of Azrou in the Middle
Atlas, roasting a lamb over embers. This Berbermethod of cooking (a mechoui) produces as moist
and sumptuous a lamb as you’ll ever eat. The
accompanying couscous with vegetables is cooked
over a gas burner. The entire feast will be eaten
traditionally (with your right hand) and shared by all,
while sitting on a colourful Moroccan rug.
At the top end of the scale, fine restaurants cater to
those who want traditional Moroccan cuisine, in
Fes, MoroccoA Feast for the Senses
by Lindan Toole Buying Dat
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selection of eight to ten Moroccan salads, a tagine,
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expect French service, fine linens, and fine wines,
(all usually at a cost per person of 400 to 600
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There are so many things to see, to hear, to smell and
to taste. A first visit to Morocco will simply whet your
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So what are you waiting for? Get out your guidebooks
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Some of the freshest and most
delicious breads that can be
found close to Humber Bay
Shores come from COBS in Bloor
West Village.
At COBS, handcrafted breads are
baked every day, from scratch, on the
premises, with fresh ingredients - no
pre-made dough shipped from a
distant factory for COBS. Baking
continues all day, even up to half an
hour before closing, so every
customer can get warm, fresh bread.
I discovered this great bakery one day
last summer. Their friendly staff were
handing out tasty, bite-sized morsels
to passersby. I noticed that many
people popped the bread into their
mouths and walked on, only to stop a
few paces later, do an about-turn, and
return to the bakery. “They must be
on to a good thing,” I thought, and
tried some bread myself. I am now a
regular customer.
COBS features a range of Continental
breads, all hand-moulded, made from
unbleached white flour, as are their
white Traditional loaves. If you have a
sweet tooth but still want a healthy
treat, the Apricot Delight, made with
no added sugar or oil, is guilt free.
A variety of exciting flavours, such as
chives, spinach, garlic or variouscheeses in their savoury Twisted
Delights turn every meal into a party!
Of all the COBS products, however,
my favourites are the Seeded Loaves,
just bursting with grains.
The ingredients for all the products
are detailed on their informative
website, www.cobsbread.com, which
also gives instructions on how to cut
and store bread. I never worry about
buying too much, as all the breads
come in clear wrappers, ready to
freeze, and can be kept frozen up to
four months.
COBS bread proudly boasts “No Day
Old Bread Sold Here.” While this
reflects the popularity of the bakery,
it is also because of the philanthropic
company End of Day Giving Program.
At the end of each day, seven local
charities are encouraged to come and
pick up any unsold bread. COBS also
runs a “Raising Dough” program, for
which schools and community groups
are encouraged to register their
names. If, when a customer pays for a
purchase, he or she mentions the
name of a particular group, COBS
sets aside 5% of the purchase price
for the charity, to be paid out as asingle sum once a year.
The Bloor Street store is a franchise
within a world-wide bakery network
that is originally from Australia. The
name came from the COB loaf, one of
their most popular crusty breads, but
some people think the name should
stand for Canada’s Own Bread Stores
- such an interesting amalgam of a
large, socially responsible corporation
and charming local baker.
COBS Bread | Bloor West Village
by Monianne
■ HIDDEN TREASURE
COBS Bread2204 Bloor Street West416-763-3200 | www.cobsbread.com
Mon - Sat | 6 am-8 pmSunday & Holidays | 6 am–6 pm
Photos of COBS by MariaK
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A t least six people have told me that Humber
Happenings should feature an article on West
39th Bistro; however, none of them had the
time in their busy schedules, and/or thought their
writing skills good enough to do it justice.
Elizabeth Hart and Millie Yustin of Palace Place make
a point of visiting all the restaurants in the
neighbourhood. They told me they were
“particularly impressed with the freshness of theingredients and the quality of the food.” Elizabeth
raved about “the sublime dressing on my spinach
salad.” They continued, “the menu was simple, but
well balanced, and the presentation perfect. Other
customers seemed equally pleased with their meals.
We had some delightful conversations.”
Millie has since taken a group of 12 to the restaurant,
who enjoyed it so much, they chose to return for
their Christmas get together. Apparently, “one lady,
who has always before been particularly classy,
actually took her bread and cleaned her soup bowl.”
Olivia McGuire from Players Club told me that she has
dined at the West 39th Bistro on several occasions,
and she considered it to be one of her top five
restaurants in Toronto. “As a world traveler, I have
been to numerous restaurants, and West 39th Bistro
ranks among the best. A combination of delicious
food, incredible service, a hands-on owner, and a
New York ambience makes for an amazing dining
experience. When dining at this Bistro, allow lots of
time, you won’t be rushed out, nor will you want to
leave — they offer a very warm and welcoming
environment. Truly a diamond in the rough!”
Peter and Catherine Jamieson from Marina del Rey
are equally impressed: “We recently moved into the
Humber/Lake Shore area. As we were exploring our
new neighbourhood and its dining establishments,
we were pleased to discover West 39th Bistro. It
made an immediate impression with its upscale
ambience, white table linens, and