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Community Notice: Agincourt Underpass Construction Update

Hello,

Please note that Mayor Ford has requested that the TTC develop a new transit plan consistent with his platform.  Work on a new plan is underway.  The Agincourt Underpass is required regardless of the future transit plans for Sheppard Ave East.  Here is an update on current construction:

Agincourt Underpass

Work continues on the construction of the Agincourt Underpass on Sheppard Ave East between Kennedy Road and Midland Avenue in Scarborough.  Traffic operations on Sheppard Ave East shall be maintained at all times via a newly constructed detour road.  The detour will bypass the work zone by bending Sheppard Ave East slightly to the north to allow construction to commence on the underpass.  I have attached a notice that contains more details on this project.  The detour is expected to be phased in over this upcoming weekend of December 18^th and 19^th.  Lane closures will be needed at times to complete essential work.  Please read the following linked newsletter for more details.

Community Office

The hours of the Community Office over the holiday season are as follows:

Monday, December 20^th             OPEN 2pm – 5pm 

Tuesday, December 21^st             CLOSED

Wednesday, December 22^nd        CLOSED

Monday, December 27^th             CLOSED

Tuesday, December 28^th             CLOSED

Wednesday, December 29^th        CLOSED

Monday, January 3^rd                   CLOSED

Tuesday, January 4^th                  OPEN 2pm – 5pm

Regular hours resume

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Devin Horne

Community Liaison

Sheppard East

sheppardtransit@ttc.ca

Sheppard East Community Office:

416-397-8696

19 Glen Watford Drive (One block east of Midland Ave, on the north side of Sheppard Ave East)

Scarborough, ON

M1S 2B8

Hours:

Mondays & Tuesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesdays 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Notice: Halloween Tips

Some important Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween has become a family tradition that allows parents and children to spend time together creating costumes, carving pumpkins, planning trick or treat activities and participating in family parties. Halloween is also a time for students, parents, and schools to take extra care to ensure safety and security. 

TRICK OR TREAT SAFETY

If parents are concerned about trick or treating, here are some basic safety rules to follow:

• Have your child carry a flashlight.
• NEVER go into a stranger's house.
• NEVER trick or treat with people you do not know.
• Trick or treat only at homes you know.
• Children should always stay in groups if no parent is present.
• Younger children should ALWAYS be accompanied by an older person.
• Accompany your child when trick or treating.
• If you can not accompany your child then know the route your child will take.
• Flame resistant (retardant) costumes are in order. Keep costumes short and remind children to stay away from pumpkins with candles in them.
• Remind children to stay away from pets they do not know.
• Remind children of road safety rules. Cross only at corners. Do not criss-cross the road. Go up one side of the road and down the other side. Never cross between parked cars. Walk facing on-coming traffic if there is no sidewalk.
• If adults are driving their children, drive slowly, with lights on and be cautious when pulling to the side of the road.
• Children should NEVER eat any treats until parents have had a chance to go through them and inspect them. Parents should look for tampering of packages and discard any they believe to be unsafe.
• Children should wear their own shoes when trick or treating. Wearing costume shoes/boots can be dangerous and uncomfortable.
• Remind children that not everyone celebrates Halloween, and to avoid any homes that have no lights on. Also remind children not to run through neighbours yards or gardens.
• With older children be sure to know what other events (such as parties) they plan on attending.
• Set time limits when children should return home.

HOME SAFETY

If you plan on giving out treats this year here are some suggestions to follow:

• Have your treats prepared by the door so you don't have to go hunting for them when the tricksters come.
• Create a unique way to hand out treats, in a carved out pumpkin or basket
• Clear your yard and walkway to remove any obstacles.
• Position pumpkins with candles in an area that is safe so children will not trip over them.
• Consider using flashlights instead of candles.
• Replace lights or bulbs that are burnt out so the area where the tricksters will arrive is brightly lit.
• Restrain any pets, as animals may become alarmed when children arrive at the door wearing unusual clothing.
• Make nutrition a consideration at Halloween by selecting healthy treats
• If you plan on dressing up to greet tricksters, remember that some younger children may be frightened of your costume. Avoid frightening small children.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SAFETY

Whatever a child wants to be for Halloween, a movie character, or something more frightful, here are some important safety guidelines for making or buying a costume.

• Choose light colored costumes, or add glow-in-the-dark tape to both the front and back so your child can easily be seen.
• Make sure the costume is not too long or too heavy. Your child needs to be able to walk without tripping.
• Make props from cardboard. Don't let children carry sharp objects.
• Don't buy a costume unless it's labeled "flame retardant". This means the material is made so it won't burn easily.
• Children should wear their own shoes when trick or treating. Wearing costume shoes/boots can be dangerous and uncomfortable. High heel shoes should never be worn by children
• Wigs and beards should not cover a child's eyes or mouth.
• Don't let a young child wear a mask. Masks can make it difficult for children to see or to breathe. Instead, use face paint or makeup. Have younger children draw you a picture of what they want to look like. Older children will have fun putting the makeup on themselves.
• Put a nametag on your child's costume with their address and phone number just in case they get lost.

SCHOOLS AND HALLOWEEN SAFETY

• Teachers should review Halloween Safety Tips with their students.
• If classrooms or schools are planning Halloween events, they should observe the same safety suggestions listed (above) for parents.
• Teachers should use this opportunity to review the history of Halloween to clarify misconceptions and to lessen unnecessary worries or fears that children may have about this event.

Additional School Safety - Elementary

The same safety rules as for parents (above) should apply at school.

• School parties can be fun at Halloween time but they must be inclusive and allow all students to participate.
• If students are collecting monies for a charity, remind them of the importance of always being with an adult, especially if they are collecting money.
• Students need to be reminded about taking care while coming to and from school in costumes:
• wear own shoes
• do not cover faces
• do not use or wear anything that resembles a weapon.

 Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Community Notice: Candidates Night October 20, 2010

It was pleasure for the Henry Farm Community Interest Association to host the Councillor all Candidate and Mayoral Debate.

It has been a tradition in Henry farm to host all candidate meetings for local representatives.

The questions from the residents for the council candidates were formulated by  Peter Erwood, Thea Haller and myself and the meeting was presided by Chair of Henry Farm Municipal Affairs  Peter Erwood.

This year we took on the task of organizing the Mayoral debate amid the challenge to get all the Mayoral candidates to commit to attend our debate.

We should be all proud that Henry Farm Hosted the last Mayoral Debate and we were able to get all the three main candidates to attend our debate.

The goal of our debate was to get the Mayoral Candidates to address  issues that affected our neighbourhood.

Our message to the next Mayor through our debate topics was
1. Ease the Gridlock

2. plan the neighbourhoods and
3. give value for our tax dollars.

The Topics were Mayoral Debate was formulated by Past Presidents of Henry farm Jane Grant, Richard Whittle and myself.

A Special Thank you to John Tory for moderating the event and the Henry Farm Executive and the organizing committee for all their hard work to make the event a success.

Approximately 300 people attended the event.

Namby Vithiananthan

President,

Henry Farm community interest association.

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TPS Community Alert: Potential Sex Offender

33 Division Investigative Office would like to warn all residents, especially seniors, of continuing telephone scams that have been occurring throughout the GTA.The suspects are telephoning senior citizens claiming to be either a grandchild or niece/ nephew using their correct names and asking for financial assistance. The caller usually claims to have had car trouble or be in a financial crisis. Some callers have indicated they are in police custody and require money to be bailed out. In a majority of these occurrences the victims have been asked to send money through "Western Union", record the receipt number and provide to the suspect when they call back. Fortunately, many of the recipients of the phone calls were able to verify that the information was false and they were not financially victimized.

Everyone is reminded to prevent being defrauded, follow the simple rules listed below:Do not hand over money, information on personal finances or credit card numbers, PIN numbers, etc. to strangers. Ask for call back numbers in order to confirm the legitimacy of any calls you may receive. If you have doubts, hang up the telephone. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is!·

Protect Yourself from Fraud Don't Send MoneyTo someone who you don't know To claim lottery or prize winnings Based on a promise to receive a large amount of money Because you were "guaranteed" a credit card or loan In response to an Internet or phone offer that you aren't sure is honest For more information on Fraud Prevention, please visit http://www.phonebusters.com/

TPS Community Alert: Potential Sex Offender

33 Division Toronto Police want to alert the community of a Potential sex offender.

A 14 year old victim called in a suspicious incident in which an unknown male approached him while at a public library. The male began soliciting the youth to become a model and the conversation became increasingly innapropriate and sexual in nature. The male asked the youth to go outside where they continued the conversation in private.

The suspect identified himself as "Mathew" and continued his innapropriate sexual questions, when the youth became extremely uncomfortable and left the scene.

The male is described as white, 24yrs 5'7 o 5'8 200-210 lbs, brown hair, straight, short.&n bsp; Wearing dark green cotton shirt, black shorts, black leather shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this case or any other suspicious incidents that are similar, please contact Crimestoppers at 416-222-Tips (416-222-8477).

TPS Community Alert: 33 Division Unit Commander's Round Table Meeting

On Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Staff Inspector Frank Ruffolo, the Unit Commander of 33 Division will be hosting a Community Round Table discussion, followed by a 33 Division Community Police Liaison meeting.

Community members of 33 Division are invited to attend to voice their concerns about crime and safety in their neighbourhoods. Further all attendees are invited to stay and observe a Community Police Liaison Meeting.

For Further Information on the roles and purposes of the CPLC please paste the following link into your browser:

http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/communitymobilization/ccc.php

Meeting Details:

When: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Time: 7:00 pm (CPLC Meeting starts at 8:00 pm)

Where: Cummer Park Commuity Centre

6000 Leslie Street (Leslie St. near Cummer Ave, north of Finch Ave E.

If you are interested in attending or require more information please contact the 33 Crime Prevention Officer, Police Constable Kelly Downie, at 416-808-3395 or by email at kelly.downie@torontopolice.on.ca