Bayview Village Association Newsletter ‘It’s Better in Bayview Village’ September 2008 Editor: Judi Codd 416-225-5162 email: jcodd@yorku.ca

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All Candidates Meeting

For the Federal Election

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Bayview Middle School

25 Bunty Lane

8:00 to 9:30 PM

The Bayview Village Association has invited the following candidates to make a short presentation & answer any questions from our BV residents.

LOU CARCASOLE	GREEN PARTY OF CANADA
MARTHA HALL FINLAY	LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA
JAKE KARNS	CONSERVATIVE PARTY
SUSAN WALLACE	NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY

We invite you to take this opportunity to meet the candidates and ask your questions.

This “ All Candidates” meeting is paid for by the Bayview Village Association.

Your Membership fees at work!

Reminder: You can join the BVA at the All-Candidates Meeting

Monday, Sept 29 at 1pm: You Are Invited:

To the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Opening of the New Bridge (aka: East Don Pedestrian Bridge)

The ceremony to open the new bridge in the ravine will be held on Monday, Sept 29 at 1pm.  We will meet at Forest Grove Church at 1:00 and then walk into the ravine, hold the ceremony, then walk back to the church for coffee and cookies provided by Councillor Shiner. Bring your walking shoes!

Dispose Compact Fluorescent Light Energy Saving Light Bulbs & Batteries

Want to dispose of your compact fluorescent light energy saving light bulbs (CFLs) in a responsible manner? What about batteries? Our local IKEA has accepted these items through its "Free Take Back" program for CFLs in Canada since 2001 – and Staples will accept used printer cartridges.

Cat Sitter Wanted

From a longtime Bayview Village resident: We are looking for a cat-sitter in Bayview Village.

We reside on Ravenscroft circle.

Interested? Please call 416-223-7590 – It will be purr-fect to hear from you.

Bridge Club

Our club will be starting again in October 2007. We welcome new members and hope all our old members will continue. Please call either June McKey 416-221-3160 or Lillian Rowley (416-225-6140) for further information or to advise us of your continuing membership.

Bayview Village Tennis Club (BVTC) Update

Have you heard about the wonderful facelift our local tennis club is having? Construction began in early August and will take the fall to complete. The re-opening is set for Spring 2009. At that time, there will be a complete set of new courts, new fencing & new lights. As well BVTC will be purchasing new tennis nets, new windscreens & undertake the painting of the courts. The City of Toronto will conclude construction by upgrading the clubhouse with new patio doors & new paint. The Club’s Executive (all volunteers) will monitor the work required to make BVTC the best Tennis club in all of North York. For membership details go to www.bayviewvillagetennis.com/

BVA Annual General Meeting in June 2008

Congratulations to our new BVA Executive (names and contact information are included in this newsletter) elected at our June meeting. Our meeting provided Bayview Village residents an excellent opportunity to catch up on local events, meet neighbours and exchange ideas. Our thanks to Guest Speaker Phil Goodwin (of the East Don Parkland Partners) who presented on details of progress made in conservation work in on our local ravine system.

And thank you to the many donors who supplied such wonderful door prizes.

Anonymous - patio serving set

Banrock Station Wine – golf shirt

Bayview Village Shopping Center – 4X $25 gift certificates

Belyea Brothers - furnace maintenance gift certificate

Black’s in Bayview Village - 2 scrapbooking kits

Calderone’s - assorted giftware

David Zimmer, MPP - Toronto Argos tickets (pair);

David Zimmer, MPP - Lunch & tour at Queen's Park

Kabuki restaurant - $25 gift certificate

Laura Secord - 2 boxes of candy

Loblaws - $25 gift certificate

Martha Hall Findlay - 3 Canadian flags

The Medicine Shoppe - toiletries gift bag

Oliver & Bonacini - $50 gift certificate

Phil Goodwin – ticket East Don Parklands Chowder

Sheridan Nurseries, North York - 2 x $20 gift cards

Timothy’s - gift pack

Click HERE for the new Executive.

LOCAL HISTORY: Phone exchange names once defined neighbourhoods

Are you a BAldwin? Or perhaps a WAlnut or a CHerry? How about a PRincess or maybe a GRover? I'm referring, to the old Toronto telephone exchange names, which if you're over 50 and lived in Toronto, you likely remember yours. Bayview Village was a BAldwin. Throughout the city you can still see store signs that refer to the old numbers.

In the early telephone days, these exchange names were usually named after the neighbourhoods they served. In 1951 Bell was forced to expand from the two-letter, four-digit system to two-letters, five-digits. And in 1960 announced the gradual phase out of names in favour of “all-number calling”.

These exchange names were easier to remember. And made us feel more of a community. And one final thought: just think of the old ‘big band’ song PEnnsylvania 6-5000. If written in the last 40 years, it would simply have been: ‘Seven three six five thousand.' ” – Not so catchy and possibly it wouldn’t have been the hit it was.

Some of the Names that were lost in the Toronto area: Don Mills area: Garden; Dufferin area:LEnnox; Victoria Park area:PLymouth; Don Mills area: HIckory; Willowdale Finch area: BAldwin or ACademy;

Interested in learning more about our History? Then you will want to read: Bayview Village: Our History In Print: From Farmland to One of Canada’s Most Picturesque Communities.

Enjoy the written history of Bayview Village and surrounding area from the earliest settlers to modern day times. Over 120 pages, with many. Many pictures this book is available for just $20 (tax included). To order your copy contact: Bayview Village Association c/o Doug Webster, 7 Sutcliffe Drive, Toronto, ON M2K 2A5 or Call: 416-221-5870 The book will be available at the All-Candidates Meeting in October, 2008

Neighbourhood Watch - by Ron Choi

Constable Wayne Pierce (Crime Prevention Officer) from Toronto Police, 32 Division passes along the following information to be shared -

Distraction Thefts Continue

Criminals want your money and work hard to get it. Be aware, they are out there and watching. They watch as you withdraw money from bank tellers and ATM machines. These criminals usually work as a team and when they see a large amount of cash being withdrawn, one of them will follow the intended victim and find a way to distract the victim. These distractions could be anything from slashing your tires, to putting ketchup on your clothing or dropping five dollar bills on the ground. One of the team will act as a Good Samaritan and offer the victim help while the others will take your purse, briefcase or wallet, all in an attempt to separate you from your money. Be cautious and alert to people around you, especially in a bank or when withdrawing money from an ATM. This crime can happen to the most security minded person, these criminals are skilled and well rehearsed.

There are no sure-fire tips that will keep you safe. Try to conceal the amount of cash you are withdrawing. Don’t become complacent and stay focused on what you are doing.

BVA Summer Successes

Bayview Village Beautification Project

Thanks to the many volunteers, led by Tim Lee who planned, selected, planted, toiled and tended the many planters along Burbank, Hawksbury and Bayview Mews. The flowers and trees have been a welcome addition – and they brought many members of the community together to work on the project. And many people have reported that the planter’s visual impact has helped to slow the traffic on these streets.

Your continued support is needed – each planter requires weeding – if you can spare a few minutes and weed one or two – your community – and those beautiful roses will appreciate your work. Call Yellena at 416-733-4108 for details.