Lucky Volunteers

We introduce  you to more of the volunteers who bring Beach Metro News  to your door.  Each receives our thanks, a cheque for $50, and the opportunity to have a picture in the paper (if they wish).

Julie Bassett has been our carrier for Parkland Road for eight years, because it gives her an opportunity to get some exercise and meet her new neighbours at the same time.

Charlene Butler and her husband Steve have been Beachers for 15 years, first up at Danforth and Woodbine, and then at the ‘new development’ at the old race track since 2003. They have two “great boys,” Zachary, 9, and Eric, 7, who like to help give out the papers on Joseph Duggan Road. “It’s fun and a great way to get some exercise and fresh air!” said Charlene, who donated her awards to The Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Emily Diebert is our carrier on Kingston Road between Glen Manor and Beech.  She is a grade 12 student at Danforth Tech who will be starting her first year of university this fall.   She is putting her $50 towards tuition fees.

Maxwell Norman is 15 years old and a grade 10 student at University of Toronto Schools, who has lived in the Beach since 2000.  He began delivering the paper as part of his community service work and really enjoys the opportunity to give back to his own community. His route is Balsam Avenue from the lake to Sycamore.

Pat Collie is our volunteer for Enderby between Gerrard and Norwood. She likes the route because she gets to meet all kinds of people.  One couple in their 90s told her “how nice it was that a young girl like her was their carrier.” Laura Ambas, 15, has been a carrier for two years on Keystone. She enjoys playing soccer and baking.

Justine Carter has been delivering on the west side of Hammersmith south of Queen for seven years.  She still enjoys delivering the papers, and doing her part for the Beach community.  She is a grade 12 student who has lived in the area all her life.

Georgia Demaren is a student who enjoys reading and writing. Originally she took on a route to earn community service hours, but now she does it to help her community. Georgia delivers on Golfview between Burgess and the tracks, and on Corley between Woodbine and Glenmount Park. Last issue new carriers joined the team.

We also welcome Paul, Sara and Gavin Chapman; Linsey Bell, and James Brand

If you have half an hour to spare every couple of weeks, and would like your own route, please contact admin@beachmetro.com