The Leaside neighbour at upper left is the internationally recognized children’s book illustrator Michael Martchenko. He is famous for work like that to the right from the Paper Bag Princess by author Robert Munsch. Mr. Martchenko is perfectly tickled with Leaside just as he tickles millions with his delightful art. Thank you sir. Below that on the right is some carefree parking captured by Frank Alberts at the Leaside Library and posted to Leaside Community. Lower left, regular customers at the 7 Eleven at store #25705 at 975 Danforth Ave. at Donlands Ave. have been stunned to find the place boarded up. Kicked out by Starbucks? See the East York Chronicle Middle right is a notice from Wilmar Kortleever asking residents to patronize the 132nd Toronto Scout Group by getting one of their fabulous Christmas trees this Friday through Sunday. First come, first/best choice at Leaside Presbyterian Church on Eglinton at Hanna. Below that is a shot of 141 Davisville Ave. where another Tower-in-the-Park apartment from the 70s is up for additions that cover the park. Ugh. And lastly, take a look at the new gallery along the wall of Avenue Bistro on Bayview Ave. Nice.
