True Davidson and Leaside Mayor Beth Nealson are among the more famous local women (to say the least) as the world reflects on International Women’s Day this week. Jamie Bradburn writing in Torontoist recalls that Davidson, then Reeve of East York, sniped in 1966: “I think the real reason the Government decided to amalgamate our two municipalities is that the men didn’t want so many women around in politics and decided to get rid of one lady mayor.” At the upper right is the coaching gang of the Leaside Wildcats Under 18B (Taylor) team as they celebrate their players on women’s day. Hats off to you too, ladies. Below that is more nostalgia recalling the Inn on the Park and its elegant Vintage Room at the Leaside Chit Chat Facebook page. Further down is a post by the El Hogar Ministries in Honduras. It’s a long-time benefactor of generous parishioners at Leaside United Church. At bottom right is a reminder of the East York Jam Fest set for March 26 and 27 at the East York Civic Centre. Looks like fun. Lastly, at bottom left is a tribute by veteran cartoonist Bill Suddick to Beach Metro News, celebrating 50 years in business.
