The South Bayview Bulldog

Hundreds of hungry South Bayviewites (and maybe others) lined up to get some delicious barbecue from the annual Royal Bank Barbecue on Bayview Saturday afternoon. The fire and food handling was done by McSorely’s Saloon stalwarts (inset). There was also a friendly hello from Lia Karellas, manager at Bayview Ave and Belsize Drive. The ranks of casual diners were strung out over benches, cement curbs and just about anywhere else they could find to eat. Some were wandering around up by Maurice Cody. Good fun as always. 

Holy Flying Wreckage! The burned out superstructure of the Canadian Tire Garden Centre is hoisted to the parking lot where it will be cut up for scrap. These scenes took place mid-morning Friday. An official on the scene was optimistic that Canadian Tire in the RioCan Leaside Centre, Laird and Eglinton, will re-open next week. He said a misconception about sprinkler systems led many to think that much more inventory was damaged than was really the case. Sprinkler systems are area-controlled and in the case of this fire only the most westerly system was triggered. 

Sarah

There are thousands of public spirited people who help the Daily Bread Food Bank. One local girl is a good example to us all.  Sarah Jordan, the 10-year-old Leaside youngster, along with members of her family, has raised thousands of dollars in food for the Daily Bread Food Bank.  This is the fifth annual drive bearing Sarah’s name. On her website Sarah summarizes the origins of this excellent. undertaking  “One night during dinner, I told my mom that I was full, even though I still had lots of food left on my plate. My mom told me that there were people that lived five minutes away from us that didn’t have food for dinner and that we were so fortunate that we did. Minutes later, we heard a story on the radio talking about the Thanksgiving food drive for the Daily Bread Food Bank. They were in need of a lot more food and were asking people to donate. After hearing that, I told my mom that I wanted to do something to help, so I decided to start my own food drive.”  As is often the case  around South Bayview, Tremblett’s Valu Mart, 1500 Bayview Ave.,  is a key player is getting the good work done. You can drop off canned goods there or buy a Thanksgiving hamper for the food bank for $25.

A newly renovated home on 63 Douglas Crescent in Rosedale is advertised for lease at $17,500 a momnth. It is on a ravine lot and has 4,500 square feet of space. Here are some of the other things noted in the ad: “Contemporary 4+2 Bedrooms Modern Residence Create A Stylish Sense Of Lightness,Openness And Minimalist Elegance.Dramatic Steel And Walnut Floating.Open Concept Kitchen And Family Rm With Marble Fireplace.Walnut Hardwood Flrs,Huge Aluminum Wall Window. Basement With Nanny Suite. 48′ Subzero Fridge, Built-In Miele Coffee Maker, Cook Top Miele & Stove and Microwave, Wine Cooler, Double Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Cooler, Cac, Cvac, Gdo & Remotes, Sound System. Heated Floors In All Bathrooms, Kitchen & Basement. Furniture – Optional”  The agent is shown as Steven Smurlick, Royal Le Page Real Estate at 55 St. Clair Ave West