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3rd
Annual Winter
Magic in the Village
Decorating Challenge
Bayview Village Association
is holding the 3rd Annual Winter Magic in the Village decorating
challenge. We invite residents to
celebrate the holiday season in December with home outdoor decorations. Share your holiday spirit with your
neighbors and you could win a great prize!
We’ve lined up excellent judges who will pick a
winner in the following categories
1. Most original display
2. Best use of nature
3. Best use of colour
4. Best non-electrical display
5. Merriest Street in the Village
To
participate just email us at bayviewvill@bayviewvillage.org
with subject line Winter Magic in the Village and
include your name, address and phone number.
Or drop off a note with the same information in the mailbox at:
How you decorate is up to you. Residents should note that judging will occur
during the evening so displays need to be adequately lit.
We’ll announce the winners on our web site (www.bayviewvillage.org) in time
for residents to view the winning home decorations. So, get your whole family involved and join
in the fun. The more decorated homes we
have in the Village, the greater the winter magic.
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Reminder To Send in
Your Additional copies can be obtained at our website at: #1
reason to join BVA: Executive members represent your concerns re safety,
traffic, and criminal activity to local authorities. Help us – Help you. Help us keep our
community safe and secure – Help yourself ensure and maintain property
values. |
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Seasons Greetings
and Merry Christmas to All!! And best wishes
for a Happy Hanukkah!! We hope all our neighbours
and their families have a safe and happy
holiday and a very Happy and
Prosperous New Year
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MAGA UPDATE: What’s New In
Developments In And Around CANADIAN TIRE LANDS (CTL) -
(south of
The CTL site had been
approved for redevelopment in the mid '90s.
There was a two-year period of public consultation that involved
City’s Planning Dept., our Councillor (David Shiner), all local associations
and ratepayers groups. Bayview Village
Association was at the forefront in these consultation processes and worked
diligently at reducing every negative impact that a development of this size
could bring. Most of our concerns and our suggestions have been incorporated
into the Context Plan for these lands, which the developer is expected to
follow. BVA addressed issues
of density, the layout and heights of towers, traffic congestion, and traffic
infiltration through the village, and the need for more community recreation
spaces, and for parks and schools on these lands. Space has thus been provided for a
community center, a park and an elementary school. Also, per our input, taller towers will be
located near Hwy. 401and shorter buildings will be closer to BVA
will be monitoring this development as it proceeds. |
Municipal
Elections
Bayview
Village Association expresses their sincere thank to all candidates who put their
names forward in last month’s municipal election. Their interest in our
community has been appreciated.
Our
Congratulations are extended to the successful municipal candidates who will
be representing our area for the next 4 years:
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Toronto Mayor: |
David Miller |
416-397-2489 |
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Toronto Councillor: |
David Shiner |
416-395-6413 |
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Mari Rutka |
416-395-8411 |
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Maria Rizzo |
416-512-3405 |
This
is ADVANCE NOTICE, that we will again be organizing “Bayview Village At The
Zoo” day, sometime in January/February 2007.
Watch for further announcements.
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Our History In Print: Bayview Village From Farmland to One of Canada’s Most Picturesque
Communities Written
by Jeanne Hopkins
Bayview Village Association is
pleased to bring you the written history of Learn About o
Flynntown o
The Bayview area as a farming settlement o
The history of the mansions of Bayview o
Stories of the churches in and around the Bayview area o
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The role of the railroad line o
The early schools Over 120 pages, this book is available for $20 (tax
included). To order your copy: Bayview Village Association
c/o Doug Webster, 7 |
More: on Plants to the Rescue
Last
month we featured an article on how plants may be used to control erosion on
ravine properties. If you would like
additional information or have specific questions about how to use plants to
help stabilize your property please just send us an email and we will put you
in touch with the author.
Music for the New Years Soul
John Arpin,
one of
Tickets available at the
door, or call: 416-462-9601.
The concert is one of several in a series at Forest Grove presented by “Borderless Song”, a not-for-profit organization (82485 4675 RR0001). Its purpose is to offer opportunities for exceptionally talented Canadian and international artists to perform on the local, national and international stage.
Raccoons – Cause For Concern
Humans and the critters of
Raccoons cannot cause problems
unless people allow them to do so. Instead of blaming them, we should work
together to find a solution, satisfactory to both humans and raccoons.
You
should be aware that:
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It is illegal to locate and trap
wildlife.
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Placing poison in such a way that it is
accessible to animals is a contravention of the Criminal Code of Canada.
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It is an offense to use leg-hold traps
or snares to catch animals in
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Hunting without a license or discharging
a firearm within municipal boundaries is against the law.
How
To Prevent Problems In Your Home
The
two most effective and humane ways to prevent problems with raccoons are:
Secure
your garbage so that you do not attract and feed raccoons
Secure
your home so that raccoons cannot find convenient shelter within.
Secure Your Garbage
ü Remember that raccoons are intelligent
and agile, but they are not stronger than people. If you cannot pull the cover
of the can away bare-handed, you will have defeated any effort made by a
raccoon to gain entry.
ü Your garbage can should have a tight
fitting lid (might try hooking a bungie cord from one side of the can to the
other to secure the lid and/or try placing a large rock on top of the lid to
secure it, as well).
ü Garbage cans with twist-top lids are
the best deterrents (available from hardware stores).
ü Raccoons usually gain entry into
garbage cans by tipping them over, which is why it helps to have the cans
stored in racks, or tied in an upright position.
ü Put your garbage out on pick-up morning
instead of the night before - raccoons are nocturnal creatures (usually feed at
night). If you store your garbage in a shed or the garage, make sure that the
doors and windows are closed tightly.
ü If you live near a restaurant, ask the
manager to ensure that the refuse bin lid is closed nightly.
All
suggestions from: www.torontohumanesociety.com/caringforPet/raccoons.html
Next
month we will cover: Securing Your Home
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Neighbourhood
Watch - by Zel Bocknek 1.
BE AWARE--BE WARNED--DON'T BE SORRY!!! To improve the safety of
our streets, the Police will be monitoring STOP SIGN CORNERS, and SPEED on
the streets of 2. Was attended by 4 of
your neighborhood watch reps. They were shown ways of securing homes against
break-ins. a] There is a door
safety system available that prevents doors from being kicked in. Cost
installed varies from $200.00 to $300.00, depending on door sizes. b] There is a film on
the market that is placed on the inside of windows, which prevent breaking
from the outside. This is especially important re doors that have glass
inserts close to the locking mechanisms. c] "Safe"
Locks, Door Openers and Door Keys:
There is a BIG difference when you PAY MORE for the above (quality
counts)! Check your house keys!! Do
they have a number code printed on them? If yes, anyone who copies that code
can go or call a key maker and have YOUR key produced for them. For more information send your request to our E-Mail:
bayviewvill@bayviewvillage.org |
