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Page 2 CHAIRMAN‘S CORNER ne of the most anticipated local events of the year is almost upon us. I‘m referring to the 26" Annual Weston Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, November 27" @ 2 p.m. You and your family won‘t want to miss this great community event! Let me list just some of the reasons: BANDS What‘s a Parade without a Pipe Band? The Parade Coâ€"ordinator searched far and wide for a pilge and dpmm band to lead off the Parade this year. I am happy to report that the Durham Regional Police Pipe Band will be joining us as we march down Weston Road. As well, we have the Lindsay Kinsmen Band and our verfir own York Lions Steel Band and Weston Silver Band. A ]s\}I)ecial highlight this year will be our Dixieland Jazz Band and their tribute to New Orleans. Along with the kids from Yâ€"Arts? and the Roral Bank, who sponsors their program, there will be a collection taken along the route for the Canadian Red Cross relief effort for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Please remember to give generously as there is still much work to be done! May I also remind lÂ¥0u to brinfi a nonâ€"perishable food item for W.A.E.S., our local food bank, who will be collecting along the route for our less fortunate. COMMUNITY ENTRIES In addition to our many incredible community floats, the Shriners will be out in full force this year with their (E)opular Hillbilly and Train floats â€" watch for members of the Weston Community Coalition as they walk down the parade route with the train in support of public, not private transit! We are thrilled to have some of our corporate community in the Parade as well, 1nclud1nl§ Parade Marshal favourite Victory Community Credit Union, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank and Pizza Pizza. As well, the greater community will be participating including scouts, %uides, churches, schools and sports clubs. Our public services such as oronto Police Services, Toronto Fire Services, EMS, Toronto Public Library and our postal carriers will also be collecting letters for Santa along the route. You and your family will be thrilled and entertained both before and duringhthe parade tzly Dora the Explorer and Boots, Sponge Bob, Circus Jonathan and the Toronto Unicyclists Club, to name a few â€" all leading up to ;he ma}n reason for the event â€" to welcome Santa to Weston and into our rearts! . This event is organized and funded in part by the Weston Village BIA. Kindly show your support by shopping and patronizing our restaurants and stores in Weston during the Christmas season and throughout the year. As well, the Parade would not be possible without our corporate and inâ€"kind sponsors whose names and logos are featured in the centre spread of this newspaper. Don‘t hesitate to recognize their support by utilizing their services or dropping them a note of appreciation. Finally, on behalf of the Weston Villlz:/%e BIA, may I sincerely wish everyone in the greater Weston area a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Suite Câ€"49 Toronto ON MSH 2N2 Telephone: 416â€"392â€"4091 Fax: 416â€"392â€"4118 eâ€"mail: councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca 100 Queen Street West h1 Toronto It is hard to believe that November is already upon us and before you know it Christmas will be here! There is one major celebration that should not be missed and I encourage you, your flamil and ]Xour neighbours to come out and enjoy 1ghe Weston Santa glaus arade. The parade has been in existence for 25 years and gets bigger and better every year! This is thanks to a great team otg volunteers and all the wonderful community sponsors. "Fhis year the parade will be on Sunday, November 27th ang I look forward to seeing you all there! Here at Ci% Hall it is busy as ever. In late November we will begin to debate the Budget. It willybe a long 5 days, but hopefully in the end, Council will be able to approve a balanced Budget for the City of Toronto. I am very hapf)y to announce that Tim Hortons/Wendys will be _ opening shortly on Lawrence Avenue next to Leisureworld. Also in the spring of 2006 a Superstore operated by the Loblaw Corporation will Olfin at the corner of Weston Road and Oak Street, at the former Knob Hill Location. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones all the very best during the upcoming holiday season and throughout the New Year! Dear Residents: Happy Holidays! Councillor Frances Nunziata Toronto City Council Ward 11 â€" York Southâ€"Weston by Michael McDonald Chairman, Weston B. I. A. wWESTON NEWS & VIEWS @7 @} WestTon Sanm Chays Parape 20086 August 27 13 NOV The Weston News & Views is distributed free for the benefit of the local community and to keep residents informed of local happenings and events. We welcome criticism, critical or constructive. We will not, however, recognize any communication that does qtl)! include the name and %Vhone number of the writer. The views expressed in any article or tag line do not necessarily reflect the views of the W.B.1.A., the Coâ€"ordinator, the staff or any advertiser. © & 2nd Annual Backâ€"toâ€"School Sidewalk Sale We are looking for artists, artisans and crafters for next year‘s 7th Annual Arts Festival sponsored by The V%s;qn BIA, urban Arts and _Squib_gfs Stationers The Weston Farmers‘ Market reâ€"opens Saturday, May 20th, 2006 | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm and continues every Saturday until October 28th START ATX CHURCK S WESTON BUSINESS COMMUNITY Calendar of Events â€" 2005â€"2006 For information, contact Laura at the BIA office, 416.249.0691 Your merchants and staff of the Mestor Business Community take this opportimityg to fuisy you the best for the ; ~__ Holthay Season! 5o L q~/ Located in the GO Train PARKING LOT on John Street .B‘%HS and held in Little Avenue Memorial Park! "JOIN OUR PARADE!" SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th â€" 2:00 pm SANTA VISITS WESTON! THE WESTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 19 John Street, Weston, Ontario MIN 1J2 + Tel: 416+249+0691 "Art top the Pork" (7 7th Annual Juwmianrgusmmi @ i 3 Published by Edition 05 Volume 2 e 29