An array of crystal, pastries, jewellery and much else at St. Cuthbert’s Fair

You know it’s a good Spring Fair when you have to send someone to the valu mart twice to re-stock the barbecue. And so it was Saturday (April 25, 2015) as residents crowded Lamb Hall in all its corners to buy up assorted goods ranging from linen napkins to toys to pungent cheese. There were 175 eager fair goers outside the door at 11 a.m. this year. Lorna Krawchuk reports that the games department,  organized by SportPlay, was a big hit with the kids. Lorna declares it a successful day all round. The Bulldog sends its compliments to the auxiliary baker who produced the “Egg Bread with garlic, onion and just a touch of rosemary.”  It’s pretty much gone now.

Naturalist and Leaside resident Rudy Limeback has tweeted a photo of a white tail deer he encountered during his Saturday walk near the Leaside Bridge. Thanks Rudy.

Chef David Marcus of David’s Condiments

A healthy alternative to other rubs, seasoning and marinades is this line of products made by Chef David at David’s Condiments in Toronto. The large and various line is a staple at Andy Elder’s Grilltime and he has decided to use it on his packaged marinated meat. David Marcus was handing out some delicious grilled chicken Saturday outside Grilltime. He comes to his interest in salt, chemical and gluten-free  recipes out of life changing events. His dad died following open heart surgery in 2006 and then his father-in-law was prescribed a strict low-sodium diet. David had to re-invent all his recipes. He turned to reading nutritional labels and realized there were very few gourmet ‘Low Sodium’ seasonings anywhere. This was the beginning of his re-invented recipes. It began with visitors to the cottage who declared David’s new steak rub to huge hit,. His wife made labels and they started sending the rub home with friends all over the world. The rest is a history of considerable success with dozens of savoury rubs available at specialty  food markets like Grilltime.

Prom shoes and dresses shown by volunteer Alexa Rocca

As many as 500 high school kids from Thorncliffe Park and Flemindon Park have the opportunity this weekend to pick wonderful gowns, suits and shoes to wear to their Spring Proms. For most, such clothes would be impossible. But the New Circles Community Services of East York has once again collected and displayed the apparel at its Bartley Drive headquarters so students can pick their choice. Nor would any of it happen without the generosity of many people living in South Bayview who make an annual donation to this fine charity. Above we see some good-looking prom dancing shoes and Volunteer worker Alexa Rocca showing a fine pink sequined gown.

The things South Bayview residents do for the City of Toronto. Besides paying taxes, we accommodate this massive flood of vehicles twice a year when the Don Valley Parkway is cleaned. Keep in mind,  we do it cheerfully and without rancour of any kind. This is the corner of Merton St. at 11.30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015. Look at the lineup on McRae Drive waiting to enter Bayview. Inset is traffic southbound to Moore. Looks like Monday at 8.a. m.

Leaside Colt offers hand after game

Leaside Colts coach posted this picture of after game grace as winning Colts (9-2) offered their hands in a sportsman-like handshake.