Friends, colleagues and former students of David Stickney were shocked today to learn of his death while watching a softball game of a girl’s team that he helped coached. The circumstances were conveyed on Facebook by a long-time friend Nicholas Mitchell. “Our hearts are with Janet, Irene and Eric,” he wrote. Staff and former students at Leaside High School responded on Twitter and elsewhere to the loss of the well-regarded teacher. One wrote that David Stickney was a true friend who really cared about his students Peter Goulimis was among many tweeting at #Leaside. He called Mr. Stickney a man “who gave and never took” adding,”RIP Stick.”
Worthington home in Moore Park slated for demolition
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The Peter Worthington home on Heath St. E. in Moore Park is has the tell-tale tree fencing in place prior to demolition. The Hudson Drive home sold a year ago $1,440,000.
Free the Food Trucks: Mayor to learn short order drill
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Mayor Tory and councillors will celebrate Food Truck Freedom Day tomorrow (Wednesday, May 13, 2015) It is an occasion intended to mark a liberating bylaw for food trucks. The full meaning of this may be vague but what the heck. Mr. Tory and councillors will get behind the counter of trucks parked on Nathan Phillips Square between 11 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. take orders and serve some of Toronto’s finest food on wheels. The event comes on the heels of a new street food vending bylaw changes that allow for more choice and convenience. Food trucks and carts participating in the event include Caplansky’s, Curbalicious, Fidel Gastro’s, Marianne’s Food Cart, ME.NU, Rome’n Chariotand Randy’s Roti.
Setback as Nepal is struck by second earthquake
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Nepal has been hit by another earthquake which rescue workers there say has setback their efforts to rescue and support the victims of the first one. This video shows a frightening rock slide caused by the second quake. Video by James Shaw from the Canadian Red Cross.
Ron White shoe store nearly ready on South Bayview
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“RIP Stick” salute to LHS math teacher David Stickney
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Later post above.
Unaware she was pregnant, she has baby on Canadian jet
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A 23-year-old woman who did not know she was pregnant (it is said) has given birth on an Air Canada flight from Calgfary to Tokyo. The woman, Ada Guan, was shocked to find what was happening to her. “We just thought she had a bad stomach ache, or cramps or ulcer or something,” said Wes Branch, her boyfriend and now father of a healthy baby girl. He is from Victoria, B.C. “Her belly wasn’t even big. She just thought she was gaining a little bit of a weight. She didn’t think anything out of it.”
Rob Ford surgery a success says statement from office
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The former mayor is resting comfortably and a statement from his office is very optimistic about the outcome of his long operation today. Globe and Mail
SUV and pickup collide at Overlea and Thorncliffe Park
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They were picking up the pieces from a collision between this Toyota SUV and a pickup truck at Overlea Blvd and Thorncliffe Park Drive. Photo by Rudy Limeback, Leaside and area explorer.
Ottawa radio reporter Lauren Davis dead at age 24
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“Little Mermaid” tails prompt warning to conduct swim test
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Girls are said to love them but a new swimming device that secures the legs inside a mermaid tail is being carefully watched by safety officials. The toy allows young girls to swim like mermaids and is a growing trend — and safety concern — at pools in Calgary and Edmonton. “My kids’ faces just lit up and they’re like, ‘Holy cow, there’s a real live mermaid in the pool!’ So we picked them up and ordered them and it’s great,” the CBC quotes Calgary mother Sharla Stoffman, who purchased “mermaid fins” online for both her daughters. Stoffman’s eight-year-old Charlott describes the feeling of swimming in the sparkly costume as “free,” while her older sister says it’s just like being a fish. But Calgary lifeguards are making swimmers take the following test before they can wear their toys in a public pool. They must swim 25 metres continuously, tread water for two minutes and swim with confidence while wearing the mermaid fin.
Dressing for Success Day at Children’s Garden School
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This is the fifth in a series of stories about Leaside’s Children’s Garden School. All stories
There are many special events on the CGS calendar — Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights), the Chinese New Year Banquet, Spirit Day and Hockey Day, just to name a few.
Every special event is an opportunity for CGS staff and students to learn new things, dress up and celebrate. The latest addition to the CGS calendar is Dress for Success Day which took place on May 1. Children come to school “dressed to succeed” in their chosen career. There are doctors, dancers, scientists, cashiers, singers, fashion designers, explorers, super heroes and fireman. Students walk the red carpet as they arrive for school, have a picture taken at the CGS photo booth in the gym. They visit the Job Fair (hosted by the Grade 2s), give demonstrations to their classmates about what their jobs entail and have a special pizza lunch in the CGS Career Cafe. The children love imagining what it will be like to be grown up and working.
The special days at CGS continue: The Principal’s Club Mother’s Day Tea (May 8), Grandparent’s Day, (May 14) CGS Track & Field Championships (May 19) and, last but not least, Alice in Wonderland, this year’s musical. The students will render this timeless children’s drama on 27 at 2 p.m. May 28 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will take to the stage with their version of this wonderful tale. Directors Meredith and Ashleigh have been rehearsing with the children since March 23 and can’t wait for the performers to show off their hard work. Tickets available at the door. Adults $15/Children free. Everyone welcome. Interested in the school? Please contact Kelly Scott, Director of Admission, for your complimentary ticket.
The Director of Admission is Kelly Scott who may be contacted at kscott@cgsschool.com and (