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Newsletter ‘It’s
Better in February 2008 Editor: Judi Codd
416-225-5162 email: jcodd@yorku.ca |
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4th
Annual
Winter Magic in the Village
Decorating Challenge Winners
Congratulations to all who participated in
our Winter Magic in the Village decorating challenge.
Here are
the winners as selected by our judges. And thank you all for contributing to
the Magic!
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Neighbourhood Watch - by Ron Choi
TIPS OF THE MONTH:
Out Of Town – Away For the
Evening?
Then You Need To Create An
Illusion of Occupancy
- Use timers on your
indoor and outdoor lights
- Use exterior motion
sensor lights
- If you are going away
have a trusted neighbour, friend or family member
pick up your newspapers and flyers, shovel the snow from your driveway,
park
a vehicle in
the
driveway, and check on your home
- Before you leave your
home ensure that all windows and doors are locked
Distraction Thefts
Please be aware that there have been several occurrences of
“distraction thefts” in
It is very important to be especially vigilant and
conscious of our personal space and belongings. Keep your valuables safeguarded
at all times and pay attention. If you feel that something or someone is
suspicious remove yourself from the area and report it to the police.
Literary Stars In Our
Midst
Last
issue we put out a call for local news of local authors. We are delighted to share with you news of
It is about the magic behind the art - the philosophy and
symbolism of Oriental Art. This book is beautifully illustrated with her
paintings.
Moira teaches her art at the Toronto Botanical society and
out of her home in
The publication of Moira’s book has been well received in
the cultural world. A book-signing event at David Mirvish
Books on Art in the past year was a great hit.
Anyone interested in buying a copy of her book could contact
her daughter Marianne at 416 222-9388 or at mgrconsulting@rogers.com (cost is $40).
MORE
GREAT
Interested
in learning more about the history of
You
can also order this book when you renew your
Pet Owners Alert
Be aware that foxes and/or coyotes have been spotted in and near our
ravines. There have been reports of these animals preying on small pets. Keep
an eye on your pets and keep them leashed - do not allow your four-legged
friends to be attacked. Foxes and
coyotes can easily kill our pets. There
have been no incidents of attacks on humans.
By-Laws and You: Idle By-Law
We
have been asked to update residents (both old and new) on city By-Laws
The
Idle By-Law is intended to reduce unnecessary idling in the City. It limits
idling to no more than three minutes in a given 60 minute period.
Economic
Costs and Operational Impacts
·
It has been estimated
that 3 per cent of
·
Lubricant contamination
occurs from excessive idling. This is because engine operation at idling
temperatures creates soot deposits and condensation of water vapour that mixes with sulphur
oxides to become sulphuric acid in the crankcase.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
What’s Happening
in Our Village?
For details on
these and other upcoming events, Watch for our newsletter, and check our
website often at: www.BayviewVillage.org
Bayview Village Association’s
Annual Spring
Clean Up – Saturday. April 19
Friends, families, and individuals join together
to help clean up the village – great way to get ready for the warm months and
make new friends.
April/May 2008
Beautiful
News Announcement:
BVA is planning to add some beauty to the island planters in the middle
of Burbank, Hawksbury and Bayview
Mews, with flowers and shrubs. As you
may have noticed that they get full of unsightly weeds and garbage. We have succeeded in getting funds from the
City for this project however the City will not do the planting – it must be
which has to be done by volunteers. We
have formed a committee to do the initial planning but we need your help – with
both the committee as well as with planting.
The actual planting will take place over a weekend in May -
Please contact Tim timlee@sympatico.ca; Yellena
at Ivkovich@rogers.com or
Simin at 416-730-0927 dr.tirgari@sympatico.ca
More details and dates to follow in upcoming
Newsletters.
Bayview Village Association
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday,
June 17, 8:00 PM Bayview Middle
School – all residents welcome
Bayview Village
Sunday, June 22
Gardeners are encouraged to begin to think spring!
Start browsing seed
catalogues, visit Canada Blooms, drop by the Toronto Botanical Gardens (www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca)
at 777 Lawrence Ave EAST (tel: 416-397-1340) –
they offer seed exchanges, lectures, gardening events and tips throughout the
year… and get inspired.
Fundraising
Concert In support of the YWCA Women’s Shelter
Wonderful opportunity to support a local charity
and enjoy a fabulous evening of opera. Friday, February 15, 2008 from 7 to 10 pm at
Smart Meters
– Coming Our Way
Toronto Hydro has confirmed that Smart Meter Installation Teams are scheduled to be installed in
Smart Meters: will
replace your current electrical meter. In addition to recording how much energy is used - it will record WHEN it is
used and does not have to be read manually.
SMART
METERS will make time-of-use (TOU) prices possible. This will allow Toronto
Hydro to offer lower rates to encourage use during ‘off-peak’ times and enable
you to better manage your electricity use and your bills.
Join
Earth Hour
March
29, 2008 8 - 9
p.m.
Turn off your lights and see the difference we can
make in our city and around the world!
On March 29, join millions of people around the
world and show your support for action on climate change by turning off your
lights for Earth Hour.
Earth Hour is a global lights-out event
coordinated by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that will bring together people from
all over the world in support of action on climate change.
Blue Bins
As announced previously:
Blue Bins to replace the current blue/grey
boxes will arrive soon. They come in three sizes: medium, large and
extra-large. Area residents had an
opportunity to order their desired size by mid January - If you did not you
will receive the large size.
These bins are to
encourage residents to maximize their recycling. There's no cost for the bins
but residents must use the new bins to receive pick-up. www.toronto.ca/target70/index.htm