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Digital Archiving Completed by the Ethnography Lab, A University of Toronto Anthropology Initiative and Produced in Collaboration with David Perlman/Wholenote Media Inc between July-December 2015. Page eight, Kensington Market Drum 169 Brunswick, new home for adult and senior programs by Sarah Hood It's hard enough to find a home for just one family. What do you do when you need to find a building that will be a homeaway-from-home for hundreds of people of all ages, interests and needs? That was the problem faced by members of St. Stephen's staff when they began to look for a new home for a whole range of programs formerly housed at Doctor's Hospital on Major Street. :, Among other things, the new building had to be readily accessible to people with disabilities, and handy to the TIC. It was important not to take affordable housing off the market. Zoning had to allow for the uses it would be put to, and, of course, it had to be inside St. Stephen's catchment area, centred around · Kensington Market. Over the three year search there were a number of near misses among the dozens of possibilities, including second floor condominiums at College and Bathurst. The deal fell through, which turned out to be lucky. "They (the owners) went into receivership," explains St. Stephen's Executive Director Wyn Chivers. The searchers fmally came up with 169 Brunswick, a pretty, two-storey white building on the northeast comer of Harbord. The former Budapest Bakery, it was recently renovated for use as office space, and it filled all St. Stephen's conditions. "We had to do about $135 thousand worth of renovations," · says Chivers, which included O¥lking the facility accessible to people with physical disabilities. Funding from various government offices made it possible for St. Stephen's to undertake the purchase. Fo:ur hundred and ninety three thousand dollars · came from the Ministry of Citizenship, $400 thousand from the City of Toronto and $14 thousand from the Office of Disabled Persons. Another $56 thousand came from the Ministry of Community and Social Services for furnishings. "We're tprilled that they came through for us, "says Chivers. A capital campaign is now under way to raise the $500 thousand that will completely pay off the cost of the building. "We - looked at a lot of options, "explains Chivers, "leasing, purchasing, warehouses ... We figured if our campaign was successful it was the only way we could keep services operating at a stable level. If we leased comparable space we would have been spending $50 thousand annually." The programs forced out of Doctor's Hospital in January of 1991 but · renovation include seniors services like a family support program for care-givers, counselling and interpretation services, and support groups to help reduce the isolation and loneliness felt by many seniors. Other adult services at Brunswick range from the Portuguese women's groups, the Latin American Refugee Program, the . Conflict Resolution Service and information and referral services. "The existing program participants are so pleased to have a decent place to come, and we are attracting a lot more people from up in that area," says Chivers. "We're already part of the,, businessman's association and we've recruited volunteers from there. We're about to do a needs survey in the neighbourhood to see ifthere are any gaps in the services so that needs can be filled." So, thanks to the acquisition of 169 Brunswick, no services have had to be cut back. But, Chivers · points out -,the new building will only satisfy basic space needs for another three to five years. "Already,"she sighs, "we need more space." TAKE TIME FOR YOUR SPIRIT WORSHIP SUNDAYS AT 10:30 am COLLEGE ST. UNITED CHURCH •' MINISTBR RALPH W SPBNCHR BA.5n.MBA.PhD 454 College Street, Toronto, Ont. M6G tAt PhOne: 929 • 30l9'' St. Stephen's logo competition entries in ·; '\ '\ No LAVGHI.N& MATTe-~ Slrn oi"\E!./ uJ ~\\en Road movies: _ new CBC series wants you Jt6-!.' JL December. 12 1991 by Kate Scowen The Anti-Drug Loge Competition run through St. Stephen's Drug-Free Arcade has come to a close. We received many entries and our panel of judges are in the process of selecting the winning logo. Once the drawing has been selected it will be printed on to t-shirts which will be given out at the "Christmas Dance" to be held on December 20th at St. Stephen's Community House from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. There will be free refreshments and lots of great music for all the kids to enjoy. We would like to thank all the entrants for their creative impute and we hope that this competition has helped to inform and educate Kensington youth about the dangers of drugs. See you on the 20th! GARBAGE ACTION by DRUM staff DRUM Staff ' December 5, in · t~e winter's first bad storm, merchants braved the A national talent search is J'nder interested in the media, this is way ' for reporters for a 'hew weather to mt(et with local an opportunity of a lifetime. CBC television series which tviH garbage action ' group members "Just imagine being able to examine Canada . through the and with metro and city staff. travel around the country telling eyes of youth. Road Movies is The meeting was arranged by and uncovering fascinating a half-hour series which begins stories and having them broadcast on national television. It's worker from St. Stephen's. There Magdalena Silva, a community production in the summer of 1992. It will feature eight videographers. a dream come true." were people representing produce Six regional juries across the merchants, restauranteurs and the "We want !Jeople who are adventuresome, inquisitive, crecountry will choose approximately 24 finalists by February, Top of t'le ag~nda. , W¥S;; ' supermarkets. .J ati,y(}, origina) and above all love _1992.. The finalists will be cardboard collection. Days for to tell stories," states Barbara asked to . produce two original Barde, President of Why Not collection are Monday, Tuesday, stories and be interviewed by a Productions Inc. and the executive producer of ROAD successful candidates will be cardboard has to be tied, bundled, national jury in Ottawa. The Thursday, Friday only, and MOVIES. "We also want the announced in late March, 1992. and sorted. videographers to reflect the Applications can be picked up Garbage action group various cultures and· regions of at the reception area at the CBC, .members said they are hoping to Canada." 365 Church Street, at the National Film Board, 150 John. April •. of people trained in what put together a work crew, by The videographers will be q_ile-person crews, sending., in Street and at Why Not Productions Inc., 700 King St. W., tHeir stories each week to Y,rod~tction headquarters at ~BC be interested. i'l to do. Merchants said they would Suite .,606, or call 975-3700. Television in Ottawa. Barde The deadline for applications is Other 'l;oncems raised: ffi'els that for any young pdtson _ January 6, 1-992. erratic . pickup, ' complicated schedule, problems getting ___________......______________ through to the person you need to ·-- - Centre 276 .Open Stage Friday Night - . 8pm - Late Night 276 Augusta Avenue In The Heart uf Kensington Market . D"onation: $2.00 Hosted b Diliza Info: :966-4059 . J. talk to at City Hall. City public works and Metro works strongly encourage the idea of a market "clearinghouse" where people can bring questions first. Garbage action group want to do this at Centre 276 (Augusta) . Everyone agreed to meet again in January. CENTJ?E 276 PRE8ENTS: Soutl1 African C7lzai1iruL G_X'MAS PAT~TY c;DOORS OPEl'(. BP./Itf DECEA-IBER 24il 1 '91 adiuissi'()W '20 276 Augqsta Ave. \1{ "
Digital Archiving Completed by the Ethnography Lab, A University of Toronto Anthropology Initiative and Produced in Collaboration with David Perlman/Wholenote Media Inc between July-December 2015. December 12 1991 Kensington Market Drum, page nine CHIWREN OF ORDE, from page 7 The Orde School Parents' Council reacted strongly to this decision and wrote a five page letter to the Board requesting a review of the decision. In the letter, the parents pointed out that the discussion and the conclusions in the written decision were fundamentally inconsistent and even in conflict with each: other. The parents pointed out that the "Board knowingly" approved "the proposed hospital plans despite the consequences for the children." The parents charged the Board with "wilful neglect of the welfare of children." The Board's decision placed greater value on architecture and streetscape than the welfare of our future citizens, our .children. "The Board has abrogated its responsibilities to the children." The children: the parents and the school were not without support from the community both financially and morally. The Ontario Legal Aid Plan provided funding to enable the parents to retain a lawyer to present their case at the OMB hearing into the hospitals proposed relocation. The Toronto Board of Education took steps to support the Orde School Parents' Council by providing funds as well and other in kind assistance. The local City Councillor, Elizabeth Amer, local Trustee Joan Doiron and then Trustee and now Metro Councillor, Olivia Chow also provided moral and in kind support. Even Mayor June Rowlands -as a candidate in a mayoralty debate, stated that had she been a member of the · Ontario Municipal Board, she would not have approved this site for the hospital. · ·, Not a "NIMBY" 1 Issue The issue has been disparagingly presented by some of the media and opponents of the parents as a "NIMBY" (Not In My Back Yard) response. This is the furthest from the truth ·as there is virtually no "_backyard" ,left . in · the school's immediate environment. This issue is not even about "front yards" as the school is not located in the residential community. Whatever backyard there remains for the school is already occupied by the head offices of the Toronto Board of· Education; its warehouse facilities on McCaul Street; the Ontario College of Art; and, the huge edifice-'of 'the Ontario Hydro head office with its imposing "rear end" facing the school. This structure prompted former Mayor Art Eggleton, a former pupil .and a graduate of Orde Street School, to remark, as he stood in awe of the massive size of the Hydro Building during the school's 75th anniversary celebrations held in the school yard, that he thought he was standing behind City Hall. · This issue has nothing to do with "back yards" and "front yards". To attempt to reduce the issue to such a simple explanation is tp trivi~lize the legitimate and valid concerns of the parents, the children, the .teachers and the friends of the children of Orde Street School. The Rights and Entitlemen~ of Children The issue is about the rights of children and their . entitlements, and on this matter, to their rights to be free from the degradation of their environment. Our children .are our future and are our most valued resource and therefore must be entitled to all the protection from harm that society must provide. As it is set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Children 1990, "Children have the greatest stake in the preservation of the environment and its judicious management for sustainable development as their survival and development depends on it. " It is clear to the parents as it must be to all men and women who love and care for the welfare of children that this OMB decision is most urgent in need of revision. If you need further information or wish to support the parents in their efforts, please contact the Orde School Parents' Council at 393-1900. Thank you. Find the drum coupon and do what it says, and a DRUM BRICK up to 35 .~ords is yours in the Jan. 30 DRUM Doug Hum Orde School Parent Lost your blue .box? - call 392-7742 and they' II get a new one to you. by Nina Ewing The Alexandra Park Community Centre, located at 10$ Grange Court, has a free Moms and Tots drop-in program for area moms with preschool children. The program runs three mon:iings a week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from.IO a.m. to 12 noon. Located in a bright, spacious room 'on the first floor of the building, the program is open to moms .with tots whether 'they'· dteep, ·crawl, walk or run. It is designed to benefit mothers and children alike. The kids get the opportunity to meet new friends, play with some great toys and show off their talent in the arts ·and craft department. There are also group activities such as games to 'help · reinforce and encourage socializing skills· in the youngsterS. ' For those tots to tiny to paint · . maSterpieces or build towers, .· there is a large ·playpen with colourful toys where they can amuse themselves and each other. For the mothers, this is a great opportunity to take a break from the daily routine. They can participate in their children's play or. get to know each other. All this fun stuff takes a lot Need a break from childcare? Read on .•. out of the participants, so somewhere around eleven o'clock, everyone takes a break for some snacks, provided by the Centre. There's even coffee and tea for the moms. In addition to th~ fun and games, the program also includes a clothing exchange and a toy lending service. Sandy Edwards, who super~ vises the program, would really . · ·~. - ·~;lfl/? ~ ~ ~- like to see a lot more of you taking advantage of this service. She says that since the program opened in May turnout has been low. Right now only about four mothers and tots attend each day. She fears that the service might be cancelled if the attendance remains so low. So get out there and use it before you lose it!!! And have . a gTeat time. '3CilG>Wil!J~Il$.@ child care centre SNOWFLAKE CHILOCARE CENTRE Full ;J'nd part-time spaces now available for children 2 J/2 to S yc;irs. · A small non-profit daycare. Whole foods menu. Individual and cn~ative development. Call 368-9124. 39 Carr Street, Toronto, Ontario The Metro Toronto Association for Community living needs people willing to spend a few hours a week with a person with a developmental disability. Call Volunteer . Services, 968-0650. Sunday December 15 from 8-:-12pm High Quality Child Care. George Brown College has spaces available for infants to 9 yeiu olds at several downtown locations. Call 944-4545 for further information. ·Centre 276 is · Kate's ·Place Jazz with Kate Burt McNeil and the Norm Amadio Trio •. Donation of $10 suggested. Beverages included.
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