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Volume 43 No. 20

January 13, 2015

Electrical woes plague Crescent Town Club By Andrew Hudson

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High fashion in low temperatures Whipping winds and waves made for a dramatic fashion shoot and easy soaring along Kew-Balmy Beach, where the rocks and breakwalls have since been covered in ice after a week of -10°C temperatures.

AFTER SHOWING the dry pool, dark gym and air-scrubbing machines still whirring inside Crescent Town Club since an electrical fire shut it down last July, manager Anil Narayan stopped at the empty front desk. It’s sad, he said, to see such a bustling, lively place go quiet. It’s also been very frustrating to repair. “Everyone wants it done,” said Narayan. “No one seems to understand the delay.” Narayan said he and the club directors had hoped to reopen in October, then December, but the building’s electrical equipment has proved very difficult to replace. They now expect to reopen in April. “The facility has been cleaned, the contents have been cleaned, but that’s the holdup – the electrical.” Built in 1971, Crescent Town Club has an unusual electrical system. It draws power at 573 volts, unlike more common 120- or 240-volt systems. “For what reason, we don’t know, but that’s how it was built,” said Narayan. “All the panels and all the electrical switch gears – everything was custom built.” No companies stock the replacement parts the club needed after the fire. Once again, the system had to be custom-made. But this time, it had to meet Ontario’s latest electrical safety code, rather than the one that was in place back in 1971. “The entire system basically had to be re-engineered from scratch,” said Narayan. “It’s a very lengthy process.” Before the closure, Crescent Town Club had about 5,000 regular members. Most live in the six surrounding high-rises that are a short walk away. When the fire broke out on July 9, the club’s summer kids’ programs were just going into full swing. No one was injured, but nearly 50 full-time and part-time staff have been temporarily laid off. Among them were several youth workers doing summer jobs. Several community groups have been affected, from seniors’ programs to ESL classes and settlement services. In October, the club installed temporary power and hot water systems. They were enough to reopen the daycare on the club’s top floor, but not enough to reopen the gym, squash courts, activity rooms, nor the pool. Lee-Anne Remus is president of the not-for-profit CREST Swim Club, which has been based out of that pool since 1986. After the fire, Remus had to scramble to book pool and fitness training elsewhere. Instead of one home pool and gym, CREST’s 40 competitive swimmers now train at Variety Village, Gordon A Brown and DA Morrison schools, Main Square Community Centre, and Main Fitness. Remus said she is glad to have those bookings, but the combined permits and rents are about $32,000 more than the club’s $26,000 budget – enough to wipe out its contingency fund. “We’re a non-profit organization, so we pretty much run a zero-balance sheet,” said Remus. “It’s stressful.” Founded by head coach Fred Arzaga, Remus said the idea

behind the club is to make competitive swimming affordable to anyone. Membership has fallen since the fire, she said, especially among swimmers who live in Crescent Town, which is a lowincome neighbourhood. “We can’t afford to do another year of permitting at other pools,” she said. Asked if Crescent Town Club will have to raise its permit fees because of the fire, Narayan said no, those losses are insured. And despite rumours to the contrary, Narayan said Pinedale Properties and the YCC 76 condominium corporation, which maintain Crescent Town Club as a community benefit, have every incentive to see the club open again. Together, they provide half the club’s operating cost, plus whatever deficits may be left over after the club collects its membership and program fees. “We’re all committed to reopening,” said Narayan.

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New East End association fills in gaps By Jon Muldoon

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Upcoming Events January 24— BEY Day of Action on Childcare Join Matthew and his team talking to neighbours and residents throughout the riding about this important issue, and asking for signatures on petitions February 10 - Town Hall on Childcare, early evening at Danforth Mennonite Church Early February - Information Session on FACTA February 15 - Screening of the film “Rana Plaza: Victims of Fashion” at Beach United Church Details for all of these events can be found on Matthew’s Website www.matthewkellway.ndp.ca or by calling the office 416.467.0860

ANOTHER SECTION of the East End is gaining organized representation with the formation of the East Toronto Neighbourhood Association. The group’s first meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Community Centre 55, and is open to any residents between Glenmount Park Road in the west and Malvern Avenue in the east, and between Kingston Road and the rail line. The area basically covers the neighbourhoods east and west of Main Street that aren’t already included in Beach Hill or Kingston Road Village.

Organizing member Jason Balgopal said the group grew out of the Norwood Residents’ Association, which will be shut down for this more encompassing organization. “We realized that, you know what, there’s a lot of people on the other side of Main Street who don’t have any representation, and there’s a lot we can do on Main Street to improve it,” he said. The three main goals of the founding members at this point are to improve the streetscape on Main Street and Gerrard Street East, to organize social events for neighbours, and to be ready to provide input on any major redevel-

opment proposals that might arise. “It happened on Queen Street, it happened on Kingston Road, it’s going to come up to Gerrard Street sooner or later,” said Balgopal. While there are those goals and plans for a Family Day event, Balgopal said he hopes more ideas will arise from those who attend the meeting. He’s also hoping others will want to help out with various committees and event planning. “We definitely want as many people involved in this as possible,” he said. The meeting runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at Community Centre 55 on Tuesday, Jan. 13. For more info visit east-toronto.ca.

Chilly start to the New Year Graham Henderson, left, and Manuel Saumon were brave enough to take a quick dip in the lake following the Hair of the Dog 9 km race on New Year’s Day. The annual run is a fundraiser for the Balmy Beach Canoe Club. PHOTO: JON MULDOON

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Toronto Search and Rescue prepares for spring By Andrew Hudson

TORONTO’S ONLY volunteer marine rescue unit is calling for more hands on deck. Thanks to a three-year effort led by Beach residents, Toronto Search and Rescue (T-SAR) recently bought its first patrol boat and officially joined the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Now, as T-SAR gets set for its first spring on the water, organizers are recruiting new volunteers.

Everyone from captains to deck hands will be needed on the patrol boat, says Derek Cartier, T-SAR’s commanding officer. The twin-engine, 30-foot Pursuit boat has enough horsepower to travel at up to 40 knots. “We’ll mainly be patrolling the east end,” said Cartier. The area include the Leslie Spit, Scarborough Bluffs, and Rouge River areas, though Cartier noted that T-SAR’s area of responsibility extends west to the mouth of Etobicoke Creek. “But if we get called on a search and rescue, we’ll go anywhere we can on Lake Ontario,” he added. Besides experience, Cartier said T-SAR crew will ideally live about 20 minutes from Ashbridges Bay so they can quickly respond to search-and-rescue calls. T-SAR also needs help on the ground, from marine mechanics to administrative helpers and outreach workers. Besides patrols and rescues, the group puts on water-safety presentations for local schools and community groups. Andrew Cooper, principal at Blantyre Public School, said he was glad to have T-SAR present at the school last year. “Pushing water safety is crucial,” Cooper said. “We live by a big lake, and it’s so much cleaner now that more people are swimming in it, which is great.” For many Blantyre students, Cooper said the basic, threeday Swim to Survive summer course run by the Toronto District School Board is their first formal swimming lesson. “It’s needed, even if you don’t think your kid is going to get into swimming,” said Cooper. “At least have them comfortable in the water so if they do fall in, they can get themselves out.” Before the boating season begins, the next step for T-SAR is to partner with the city’s parks department and secure a berth for its patrol boat at Ashbridges Bay. Cartier said the non-profit group has already had help from local officials in their bid to join to the Coast Guard Auxiliary, with letters of support from city councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, MPP Arthur Potts, and MP Matthew Kellway. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority also did extra dredging in Ashbridges Bay last year to make sure the T-SAR patrol boat could easily access the area. To find out more about T-SAR or to apply for a volunteer position, visit torontosearchandrescue.com.

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Shared menorah brings Beach congregations together By Andrew Hudson

EVERYONE WHO gathered in Kew Gardens for this year’s Chanukah celebration saw a minor miracle involving a very unlikely power — the Electrical Safety Authority. For some 30 years, members of the Beach Hebrew Institute have lit the same electric menorah at Kew Gardens to ring in Chanukah, the Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights. Made of wood, the menorah was put up on a tree close to Queen Street. One by one, its lights were switched on to mark each night of the eight-day holiday. But less than a week before this Chanukah, the congregation was told their menorah did not meet ESA safety standards, and could no longer be used. To keep the Kew Gardens tradition going, members of Chabad-Lubavitch of DanforthBeaches lent their own menorah for the Dec. 20 lighting, and joined in a shared celebration. Speaking on behalf of Chabad, Rabbi Sholom Lezell said both congregations would like to see a new menorah made for Kew next year. “We’d like to build one for this event, for

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Adam Kline, 13, lights the Menorah on Dec. 21 in front of Toronto Fire Station 227. The gathering was preceded by a tour of the firehall and hot chocolate and was organized by the Chabad-Lubavitch of Danforth-Beaches, which later lent the menorah to the Beach Hebrew Institute after its menorah was deemed unsafe by the Electrical Safety Authority. this space in the city, so it will be a permanent fixture, every single Chanukah, for eight days,” he said. “Thank God we were able to get a nice menorah up this year – it’s a little Chanukah

menorah miracle, as they say.” Some people at the lighting questioned the short notice given about the safety issues, including local Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts.

“It should have been done a year ago,” said Potts. For his part, Gary Bercovitch, president of the Beach Hebrew Institute, said he was never too thrilled with the way the previous menorah hung up on a tree, which meant climbing a ladder to light it. He has since asked local city councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon to give the Beach Hebrew Institute a role in designing a new menorah for the event. While it may have been last-minute, Bercovitch pointed out that the menorah shared by Chabad actually fit nicely with Chanukah tradition. In the original Chanukah miracle, the Maccabees saw that they only had enough oil to light for one day, but miraculously it lasted eight days, giving them enough time to rededicate the Holy Temple. Powered by a battery pack, the borrowed menorah at Kew Gardens flickered on and off, more like the oil lights it represents. “I think God moves in mysterious ways,” said Bercovitch, noting how this year’s unique Chanukah celebration brought people together. “We got something very, very positive out of this whole thing.”

Share A Christmas campaign wrap-up By Andrew Hudson

VOLUNTEERS WHO joined this year’s Share A Christmas campaign say the charity drive is what makes their Christmas. Run by Community Centre 55, Share A Christmas delivered food and gifts to 775 families on Dec. 22, and 517 children’s toys the next day. Centre 55 also provided turkeys for Christmas dinners held at Calvary Baptist Church, the Royal Canadian Legion and Mainstay Housing. “They do a phenomenal job,” said Leanne Rapley, who started volunteering with the campaign five or six years ago. This year, the biggest delivery day went off without a hitch, Rapley said — a welcome change after the 2013 ice storm brought power outages just as all the Share A Christmas packages had to go out. “Last year I was the last one home after delivery day,” Rapley said. “I can remember driving along Gerrard thinking, ‘Why is everything so, so dark?’ Even more power off than earlier in the day — it was just awful.” Seena Diaz, a Share A Christmas volunteer for the last 15 years, remembers how disappointed she felt when a huge tree branch fell on her car last year, preventing her from running deliveries. But this year was another story.

“I think delivery day was done in record time,” Diaz said. “It was amazing.” Local 55 Division police took part by blocking off a part of Swanwick Avenue to all but delivery drivers, allowing them to quickly gather fresh and non-perishable food from Centre 55, plus the gifts that range from toys to toothbrushes, even pet food. Some 900 of those items were collected by students at the Kimberley/ Beaches Alternative schools across the street, while Malvern Collegiate ran a Christmas craft fair and a firstever double-header hockey game to help with fundraising. Diaz said she and her mom volunteer together each Share A Christmas, and she and her brother also adopted a family each year until he passed away one Christmas Day. Since then, Diaz said she began volunteering at the centre even more. “There’s such a sense of community,” she said, adding that several families volunteered at Share A Christmas for the first time this year, and brought their kids to help out. “They’ll do it again, and it will become part of their Christmas tradition,” said Diaz. “It’s part of mine.” And for anyone without family nearby, Diaz said Share A Christmas is an especially good thing to join. “If you’re lonely at Christmas, this is the place to be.”

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Looking back at 2014, and ahead to the new year WINTER HAS finally arrived and the cold temperatures are sure to slow things down in the neighbourhood. Like many business owners and operators, we live in the Beach and know that most of us just want to escape the cold chill of the lake and stay warm inside our homes. However, this is the time of the year when businesses need your support the most. Please keep The Beach Village businesses in mind when you need milk, school supplies, a gift, new shoes, the perfect dress, or a dinner out. At the BIA we find ourselves at the beginning of our planning season for the year. In 2014 we established several

annual events including the Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale, Movie Nights in The Beach Village, Halloween on Queen, our popular Spot the Nutcracker Contest, and Kew Gardens Warming Stations. 2015 is lining up to be just as exciting, especially with the Pan Am Games around the corner. This February will mark our eighth annual Family Sunday in the Beach event. Since the Family Day holiday was introduced in 2008, the Beach Village has embraced this day, and was the first BIA to hold a community event on this weekend. This day is made possible by generous support from business event sponsors who see it as an opportu-

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nity to connect with their customers in a fun and friendly way. Family Sunday in the Beach takes place on Sunday, Feb. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. and admission is free. There is something for everyone along The Beach Village strip and you can get from one end of the street to the other by catching a free ride on a vintage trolley. We invite you to come and ex-

perience ice sculpture carving demonstrations, the travelling figure skating show by Glisse on Ice, the West Coast Lumberjack Show, bouncy castles, music, warming stations and more! The objective of these events is to promote The Beach Village as an attractive and enjoyable place to be, and the work is done by our BIA board which is made up of business members and property owners who volunteer their time. We meet monthly to discuss what can be done to encourage people to visit the area, hopefully to the benefit of businesses. Our goals can only be met through the volunteers that help

at our special events. We’re grateful for the support from local high school students over the last year, and the connections we’ve formed with the community. Events are a fun way to interact with the people from the neighbourhood and you’re bound to bump into someone you know. If you’re interested in helping at any one of our events, we invite you to contact our office at 416-693-2242. We look forward to sharing the exciting plans we’ve got for 2015. Happy New Year and we hope to see you down in The Beach Village to celebrate our warm and welcoming community with friends and family on Feb. 15.

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A gift of goodwill from a mystery “Christmas Angel” I JUST wanted to express my deepest gratitude to the “Christmas Angel” who found my wallet in the Valumart parking lot just a few days before Christmas and turned it in. I had bought a few items in the store and accidentally left my wallet in a grocery cart. When I returned home, I quickly realized it was missing and rushed back to the store, skeptical that it would still be there. Imagine how happy I was that it was at the front desk. This just affirms why I have lived in the Beach for more than 20 years now and call it home for my family and business. This special neighborhood has neighbors who watch out for each other. Thanks again to

my “angel” and Merry Christmas to him or her. Dr. Jane Gillanders

Beach drivers some of the worst around HAVING GROWN up here in the Beach I have many cherished childhood memories and am creating more as I raise my own family here. I love our community. But I have a problem: drivers. I drive a lot. I wish I didn’t. I walk when I can but my work necessitates a car and my travels take me all over the GTA. I have had the opportunity to observe and compare a

lot of drivers and am sad to say that I experience Beachers as the rudest. How can this be when we are so privileged to have such a unique and family-friendly community neighborhood to live and play in? This morning I drove my son and two friends to school. I stopped to pick up our traveler who was waiting curbside on a side street ready to go. I pulled over, he jumped in and I drove off while he buckled up on the fly. The pick-up took approximately six seconds. There were no cars behind me. However a car did turn onto the side street during those six seconds. The driver sped up and drove around me while honking and waving his middle finger.

By necessity we ended up following him on the way to our destination. He took it upon himself to teach us a lesson by stopping suddenly, faking a turn, then sitting and making us wait before giving us the finger and screeching off only to stop and do it all again. He spent more time trying to slow us down than if he had just carried on normally. Now, I am not talking about all Beachers. There are drivers who accommodate traffic incidentals, park mindfully and offer a kind wave of thanks and a smile. But others, and you know who you are, seem to think you have more rights on the road than the rest of us. We are a community. Respect,

civility and a healthy dose of kindness and patience goes a long way. How about we share the road? To the jerk who serenaded us with his car horn and gave me and my young passengers the finger this morning, you seem to forget I know where you live and what you drive. If you found a pair of mittens in your mailbox for Christmas this year, they were from me. I hope they keep your middle finger warm and tucked away from the eyes of the kids in my vehicle who will be learning patience, awareness and humour instead of the childish, dangerous and self indulgent behaviour you exhibited today. Deann deGruijter

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DAYS BEFORE Santa flew his sleigh over East Lynn Avenue, residents saw an even larger load sail above their chimney tops. On Dec. 19, crane operators hoisted a pre-built house over hydro lines and onto a foundation at the south end of the street. “I have to admit we never thought about doing anything in the city until Rebecca came along,” said architect Graham Smith, referring to the new home’s

owner. A principal at Altius Architecture Inc., Smith said his firm is normally asked to deliver pre-built homes to islands and other remote areas in the cottage country north of Toronto, where it is extra costly to build on site. “But this was perfect,” he said. “We looked up the street, and this home is as big as the next door neighbour’s house. So there’s a possibility we’ll be doing more.” Built in two modules inside a factory in Parry Sound, the two-storey home was delivered with all its plumbing, wiring, and interior finishes complete. Smith said construction takes five or six weeks in the factory as opposed to several months on site, adding that quality control is much easier to manage. As for cost, Smith said building in a fac-

tory brings the price of a small home down to about $200 per square foot with a complete kitchen, bathrooms and finishes. Developers of tract housing can achieve roughly the same price by building many homes in a row, he said, but builders struggle to get a unique, site-built home finished for less than $250 per square foot. With the East Lynn home in place, Smith said all that remains is some exterior work, like building a deck and a carport, as well as connecting the home for hydro and gas. The owner is expected to move in by the end of the month. “From the time we bring the house on site to the time that she’s in it is less than a month, and if it wasn’t for the Christmas holidays, we could have compressed it down to a couple of weeks,” said Smith.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

Crossing guard retires with parade By Andrew Hudson

CROSSING GUARD Raymond Monckton had no idea what wild traffic he would see on Dec. 19, his last day helping Gledhill students across Danforth Avenue. While Monckton slipped a caution vest over his winter coat and got his stop sign ready, dozens of kids and parents were quietly gathering just out of sight – as quietly as a bunch of elementary students can be when their hands are full of kazoos, cowbells, recorders, and drums. At 8:20 a.m., Monckton expected the usual morning rush of students crossing Danforth at Gledhill Avenue. Instead, he saw a full-blown parade thanking him for seven years of service. Led by Pharrell Williams’ Happy playing on a rolling sound system, the children and parents walked towards him singing, playing noisemakers, and holding thank-you cards and signs. After Monckton had helped everyone cross safely to the north-side corner, they joined in a chorus of “Thank you Ray!” Local councillors Janet Davis and Mary Margaret-McMahon presented him with a certificate on behalf of the city. Jessica Schmiedchen, one of the parents who organized the parade, said knowing Ray was working the busy Danforth intersection encouraged her to let her sons walk to school. “I 100 per cent know that if it actually came down to it, he would jump in front of a car for my kid,” said Schmiedchen. Asked what he enjoyed most about being a crossing guard, Monckton said,

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“Number one, it’s the kids. I got to know them, and their parents.” Deciding to retire wasn’t easy, he said, adding that last year’s unusually cold winter took its toll. Monckton was also knocked to the ground by a car turning onto Danforth Avenue when he was walking home from a shift two years ago. “I count my lucky stars nothing was

broken,” he said. It took six weeks to recover from the hit, and Monckton said he felt nervous on his first morning back. But that quickly changed when the first big group of Gledhill students approached. “They were so happy to see me, that bad feeling was gone,” he said, smiling. “It just disappeared.”

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Community Calendar JAN. 13: East Toronto Neighbourhood Association meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. This is the first meeting of a new neighbourhood association for the area bounded by Glenmount Park Road (west), Malvern Avenue (east), Kingston Road (south) and the railway tracks (north). Find out about the fun events being planned for Family Day (Monday, Feb. 16) and how you can get involved. Info: www.east-toronto.ca (20) JAN. 17: Robbie Burns Dinner and Ceilidh at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 5:30 p.m. Roast beef, neeps, tatties and haggis. Piper, music, dancing and readings. Tickets $30. Reservations: 416-699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com (20) JAN. 20: Beach Garden Society General Meeting at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:15-9 p.m. “Structure & Beauty: Season-Long Colour” by Marion Jarvie. New members and guests welcome. Come early and enjoy informal discussions with members. Light refreshments served. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Info: beachgs. ca@gmail.com, www.beachgs.ca (20) JAN. 23: Open Mic Night at Madhus Café, 982 Kingston Rd., 7-9 p.m. Hosted by Scarboro Music. Info: Scarboro Music Co. Ltd. 416-699-8333, studiomanager@scarboromusic.com (20) JAN. 26: Love and Relationships, an Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism, at Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: SGI Canada 416-654-3211, www.sgicanada.org (20) JAN. 27: Metabolic Balance Introduction at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m, a free talk with Nutritionist, Jane Durst Pulkys. Learn how to manage your hormones and metabolism through tailored dietary changes. Metabolic Balance works with your blood chemistry to achieve goals of gaining weight and muscle, maintaining current body state, or losing weight quickly and safely. Info: jane@ creativehealth.ca, 416-529-6326 (21) JAN. 28: Beaches-East York Federal Liberal Association Executive Meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m. This meeting is open to ALL members. Regroup after at The Grover Pub & Grub, 676 Kingston Rd., for Pints & Politics. Info: facebook.com/BeachesEastYorkFederalLiberalAssociation (21) JAN. 29: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Theory of Everything”, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (21) FEB. 1: The Jessica Stuart Few – indie folk-jazz power trio at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation Concert Series, 79 Hiawatha Rd., 2 p.m. Tickets $15. Info: 416-686-6809 (21) FEB. 6: The Rockaholics – Rock ‘n Dance Party at the Balmy Beach Club (foot of Beech Ave., south of Queen St.), 8 p.m. Great band, great venue, great cause guarantees a great evening in support of the Balmy Beach Canoe Club paddlers and paddler programs. Tickets $15 advance or at the door. Contact Bev (bevplante@gmail. com) or Stuart (stuart@estatescoffee. com) for tickets and info. (21) FEB. 10: 100 Women Who Care Toronto East meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Looking to support smaller local charities but have limited time? If you are committed to helping others in the community, want to help make an immediate, direct and positive impact on neighbours, and are willing to donate $100 to charity four times a year, join us. Info: www.100womenwhocaretorontoeast.com, torontoeast-100women@rogers.com (22) FEB. 7-MARCH 8: Faces of the Community Art Workshop (ages 14+) at St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave., Saturdays & Sundays 1-4 p.m. Presented by Mural Routes and Toronto 2015 Ignite to inspire people to get involved and excited about the 2015 Pan Am/Para Pan Am Games. Registration and info: tara@muralroutes.com

MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for Mondays: French Conversation Group for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please

call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 (r) AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, in the Beach, meets at St. John’s Norway Church (Woodbine Ave. at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m., to support Amnesty’s Human Rights work, through letter-writing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of Human Rights actions worldwide. New members are most welcome. Info: beachamnesty@gmail.com (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION Group at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 (fr) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) cohosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. •Every other Tuesday at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.), starting Jan. 20. Info: 416-691-6869 (r) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food and clothing to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food and clean clothing accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Susan 416-691-2899 (e/o) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Jan. 14 – Philomena (2013); Jan. 21 – Captain Phillips (2013); Jan. 28 – Rushmore (1999) •Jan. 19: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, 2 p.m. An information session outlining signs and symptoms, risk factors, current research, and programs and services available to individuals and caregivers. Info: 416-393-7703 (20) DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Jan. 23: Family Literacy Day featuring Lenny Graf, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Music and literature go together like hamburgers and French fries. Join us for a musical event featuring Lenny Graf for some fun music and activities. Drop-in. Admission is on first-come, first-served basis. Info: 416-393-7783 (20) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Jan. 14: Pre School Time, Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m., for children 3-5 years. Drop-in. •Jan. 15: Lego Club, Thursdays 4-5 p.m., for ages 6-12 years. Registration required. •Jan. 17: e-Resources Basic Training, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to download library’s e-resource collections into e-readers, laptops, tablets and other mobile devices. Drop-in. •Jan. 23: Youth Advisory Group (YAG), 4-5 p.m. Earn volunteer hours by helping us create a better library for youth in the community. Registration required. •Jan. 28: Kids’ Book Club, 4-5 p.m., for ages 8-12. January selection: “The Secret Fiend” by Shane Peacock. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. (20) AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) AL -ANON. Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon Beach R&R Group meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, basement, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (corner of Queen St. E.), 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr)

EAST TORONTO CLIMATE ACTION GROUP are citizens who are concerned about smog, climate change and other environmental issues as they impact the city and particularly East Toronto. We meet monthly, and welcome your involvement and support. Info: www.etcag.org (fr) FAMILY SERVICE TORONTO offers educational workshops for those caring for aging relatives, parents or friends. Sessions include: Coping with Change and Loss, Healthy Caregiving, and Advocating for Your Relative. Info and registration: Lynne Gallagher 416-595-9618 (fr) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary.org or call Judy Orr 416-690-2123 (r) FELDENKRAIS® AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® combines mindfulness with unique, gentle movement patterns to restore your energy, re-organize your body & revive your creativity & enthusiasm for life. Feel more grounded & alive! Classes held at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E. (Classes: Wed. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 12:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.). Your first class is FREE! Info: www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth.ca or call for free introductions. Registration: Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054 (e/o) CLUB Z! Free Study Skill Workshops at the Beaches Recreation Centre, Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Students grades 5-10 can participate in a series of 4 interactive, cognitive based, free workshops to help them learn how to: set goals, increase long term memory to study more effectively, improve organizational skills and manage time. Space is limited. Registration: 416-562-0359, beacheseastyork@clubztutoring.com (r) BEACH PHOTO CLUB meets at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:15 p.m. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts. Info: www.beachphotoclub.com (r) HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, an 8-week class hosted by Neighbourhood Link Support Services, at 11 Coatsworth Cres., Tearoom, Wednesdays 10 a.m., beginning Jan. 14. Presented by Canadian Hearing Society, for seniors 55+. Free. Learn about hearing loss, how to manage it, and what to ask to help with conversations. Info and registration: Janet 416-691-7407 ext 224 (20) KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for children who will turn 4 years old by Dec. 31, 2015. Please bring proof of residence, child’s birth certificate, health card and immunization records. •Kew Beach P.S.: Feb. 2-13 by appointment at 416393-1810. For more information visit www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten (22) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time available. •Choir practice Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. •Crafts, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Interfaith Lunch Program, Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Tuesday Night Study Group on Jesus and the Gospels, 7:15-9:15 p.m. from Jan. 6-April 14. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (20) KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship, Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, 16 Lockwood Rd. •Masses: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m., Sat-

urday Vigil 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. with children’s liturgy. Info: 416-6940382, corpuschristi@bellnet.ca (r) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks E of Main St.) •Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Contemporary Music), Sunday 9 a.m. (Children’s Liturgy), 11 a.m. (Choir) •Weekday Masses: Tuesday to Friday 8:15 a.m. •Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4 p.m. •Pray the Rosary each morning Tuesday to Friday, 20 min. before Mass. All welcome. Info: 416-698-1105, www.stjohnsrc. ca, stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca (r) BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10:30 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (r) NEIGHBOURHOOD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell). Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Special children’s programs. Spirited choir. Are you searching for a community where people honour each other’s beliefs? Let us have the honour of supporting you on your spiritual path as you discover Unitarian Universalism. We are an openminded inclusive congregation. Info: www.nuuc.ca, 416-686-6809 (14) ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick). Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca (4) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services are 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Church School & Nursery at 10:30). •Mid-week service - Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-6912222, staidansinthebeach.com (fr) ST. NICHOLAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden). Taking time to remember, celebrate and grow in the love of God at work in our world and in our lives, is a vital aspect of our spiritual faith journey. We gather together in worship, and for special events, which seek to develop and build our relationship with God and one another. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Said Service of Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Service with contemporary and traditional music, and Sunday School. Mid-week Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. All welcome. WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Sundays, 11 a.m. You are invited! Our services feature contemporary music and interesting messages to help you to know God better. Our Kids Club is a great place for kids to play, grow and learn about Christian values and run concurrently with the service. Register (and info) at: www. waverleyroadbaptist.ca (fr) CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship & experience our caring, extended family. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Nursery, Sunday School & twice monthly Youth. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot off Benlamond. Pastor: Alan Roberts. Info: Pastor 416-691-4721, calvaryonmain@bellnet.ca, www.calvary-baptist-church.ca (r) TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca (r) DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH, 2174 Danforth Ave. (just east of Woodbine), welcomes you to worship, sing and meet your neighbours, Sundays, 11 a.m. Nursery care available and Christian education for all ages. The congregational life features frequent potlucks. Info: 416-422-2406, www. danforthmennonitechurch.ca (fr)

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

A RO U ND B E AC H M ETRO’S

NEI GHBOURHOOD Everyone has a Story to Tell

Doctor helps refugees move on with their lives By Andrew Hudson

DR. DONALD Payne likes out-of-the-way places. Last November, the 75 year-old psychiatrist left the Beach for a trip to Myanmar. He went to Iceland in July. Payne got his start as one of four doctors at a hospital in Baie Verte, Newfoundland – then a fishing village that had just boomed thanks to an asbestos mine. It was 1965, the year Newfoundland built its first road across the province. Payne remembers a nine year-old who got sent from her home in the outports to the big hospital in Corner Brook. She came back talking about elevators. “People were amazed,” he said. “You were in this little box, it moved, and you were in a different world.” Since he entered psychiatry, Payne has met hundreds of people who have fled to Canada from far away, and troubled, places. He has treated some 1,500 people who were victims of torture abroad. Payne said he left Newfoundland to study psychiatry in Toronto partly because he was seeing a lot of mental health issues there, but also because at a time when much of medicine was growing more technical, psychiatry offered more time with patients, and a more philosophical approach. After a residency, and three years at the Queen Street Mental Health Centre, Payne began a private psychiatry practice. In 1978, he replied to a request for psychiatrists in the

Amnesty International newsletter. Amnesty needed doctors who could help substantiate refugee claims. At the time, Canada was receiving many refugees from military-ruled Chile – they had been tortured, but didn’t always bear physical signs. It was the beginning of a long career helping refugees and others who have been victims of torture, including Maher Arar, in whose case Payne acted as an expert witness. Generally, Payne said, the guidelines for treating victims of trauma recommend some kind of re-exposure. That might work for the victim of a car accident, he said, or for other situations where someone’s life remains relatively the same. But refugees’ entire lives have changed, he said. They’ve fled to a new country, often with a new language. And re-exposure can be much worse than for others suffering from post-traumatic stress. “With refugees, we almost cut out that centre section – dealing with the torture – it’s much more about getting on with their lives, and dealing with issues as they come up around their past,” he said. “Sitting down and talking about their torture all the time – that’s not helpful.” Payne remembers meeting 13 men who had been held in a concentration camp and tortured during the war in Bosnia. They came to Canada as part of a prisoner exchange. When he met them, a week after they arrived in Toronto, not one of them mentioned their detention.

“Their main concern was, ‘Our wives are not here,’” said Payne. “‘The government promised our wives would be here.’” Payne remembers a similar story from Clare Pain, a psychiatrist at Mount Sinai Hospital (“She’s a real pain – P-A-I-N,” he joked). Her patient was a man in his 20s who had been badly tortured, and showed significant anxiety. “It was easy to say torture was the problem – he’d had enough to back it up,” said Payne. But it turned out the young man’s immediate problem was that he’d never learned to cook or keep house, and he was sharing an apartment with another refugee where he was expected to look after things. He got signed up for a cooking class, and his situation improved. Often, said Payne, the best help for refugees is finding good housing, and having a job. “In our Western culture, there is a sense that talking about things is the thing that helps,” he said. “But people have a multitude of needs.” “I guess it’s part of the whole medical thing, of seeing people beyond their diagnosis,” he said. “That’s part of their lives, but there is life beyond.” Asked if he might write a book about his practice, Payne said the history he’d like to write is about all that the medical network of Amnesty International, the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, and the Canadian Medical Association have been able to

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Dr. Donald Payne

achieve for torture victims and on related ethical issues, such as the death penalty. As a doctor who grew up in the 1950s, Payne said he’s seen a shift in the culture of medicine. “In the early days, when I was in medical school, politics and medicine were seen as entirely separate things,” he said. “The young guys are much more aware of the world now.”

Cold can’t stop the fun at Orchard Park rink Two young skaters in training get a free ride on Jan. 11 on a natural ice rink made by local residents at Orchard Park. Parent Jennifer MacDonald said it’s the third year residents have made the rink, which she said is especially good for kids who are just learning to skate or play hockey. Along with a nearby fire circle, the rink got new shinny ‘nets’ late last winter, she said, and even in January the skaters are joined on milder days by ping-pong players using the park’s new outdoor table. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

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On the Wild Side Serial murderer or animal helper?

’ve had some interesting conversato animals and the volunteer work at tions with different people over the wildlife centres. nn rokelman years, but the day a police officer I encourage anyone and everyone is an avid birder and nature photographer asked me if I was a serial killer might who is able to help to volunteer their naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca. be one of the most memorable. time. We can always use more hands. I should probably explain that I Find out more about The Owl Foundation at theowlfoundation.ca, or sign up wasn’t under arrest, at a police station, to help out Toronto Wildlife Centre at torontowildlifecentre. or crouched over a body. I was merely standing behind my com/volunteers. car, looking through the trunk, and the officer happened to Keep a box, a towel, and a pair of gloves in your car and be beside me looking as well. you might find you can help a bird or animal in distress. What was in my trunk? Just the usual: two rolls of duct Bring on 2015. tape, rope, scissors, pliers, a hammer, cable ties (like the ones police use as plastic handcuffs), two large nets, tarps, latex gloves, heavy work gloves, a flashlight, ice cleats, various boxes, towels, hiking boots, and a few garbage bags. All pretty standard stuff from my point of view. It took a little while to explain everything to the officer, but he was having a good laugh by the end. So why do I have all these items in my trunk? Well, a good girl scout is always prepared, and in all the time I’ve spent volunteering with animals I can promise that every one of those items can be incredibly important and possibly lifesaving when it comes to an animal in distress. Oh, and why was the officer at my car in the first place, you might ask? You didn’t think I was the only one who volPHOTO: JENNIFER BROKELMAN unteers to help animals, did you? This wonderful man had On the Wild Side author and photographer Ann Brokelman been helping me release a barred owl, for The Owl Foundareleases an owl with grandchildren Cole and Reid. Below, an tion, on a back country road. owl is released to the wild. Thanks to wildlife organizations like Toronto Wildlife Centre and The Owl Foundation, volunteers are making the difference between life and death for wildlife. To date I have released owls, hawks, pigeons, mink, foxes, cedar waxwings, robins, wild turkey, and many, many others. Thanks to my friend Chris for opening my eyes

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

Bernie Fletcher’s Reel Beach: Movies Made in East Toronto

From the Beach to Hollywood

ctor Inga Cadranel is following in the footsteps of the many talented Canadian performers who have headed to sunny California. The Beach actress has been ‘promoted’ from playing a police detective on Orphan Black to a police chief on the new series Backstrom which debuts January 22. With the Academy Award nominations coming out this week, here is a trivia challenge for you: Has any Beach resident ever gone on to win an Oscar? Someone out there must know a third cousin twice removed who has a little golden statue on their mantle. If you scribbled “Who is Alex Trebek?,” sorry, wrong category. The Malvern grad has won Emmys. If you guessed Miley Cyrus (who lived in the Beach for four years), you are in jeopardy of losing 10 IQ points. Canadians have an impressive list of Oscar winners, especially in documentary, animated and short films. The National Film Board of Canada has 12 Oscars, but the Academy is fickle. Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant never won gold. Actors Mary Pickford (18921979), Walter Huston (1883-1950) and Christopher Plummer (b. 1929) are Toronto-born Oscar winners, but never lived in the Beach. Raymond Massey (18961983) spent youthful summers at Dentonia Farm, but was only nominated for an Oscar. Marie Dressler (1868-1934) was born in Cobourg, but lived on Parliament Street for four years. She won an Oscar for Min & Bill (1930) and at the age of 65 became the most popular actress in the world after playing Tugboat Annie (1933). Directors: Most people would guess Norman Jewison (b. 1926) who grew up in the heart of the Beach. His fine films won 12 Oscars. Alas, though he personally received seven nominations, Jewison never garnered an individual Oscar. Maybe Christopher Chapman would be a good guess. His Expo ’67 film A Place to Stand won gold, but he was a Rosedale boy, no luck. Music: Howard Shore (b. 1946) has three Oscars for composition (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Mychael Danna (b. 1958) has one for The Life of Pi (2012). Writers: Many great authors have called Toronto home, however briefly, at various times. Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), William Faulkner (1897-1962), Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) and Alice Munro (b. 1931) have all won Nobel Prizes for Literature. Michael Ondaatje (b. 1943)

wrote The English Patient while living on Woodycrest Avenue near the Danforth – close, but no. The 1996 film adaptation won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Bestselling novelist Arthur Hailey wrote Hotel and Airport at his home on Fallingbrook Woods, but did not pick up gold for his writing, just buckets of money. And the winner is … Norman Reilly Raine who in 1927 lived at the foot of Fernwood Park Avenue down by the lake. He became a prolific Hollywood screenwriter and won an Oscar for his screenplay of The Life of Emile Zola (1937). His other famous credits include Tugboat Annie (1933), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Captains of the Clouds (1942), the first Hollywood picture filmed entirely on location in Canada. Raine (1894-1971) was born in the US to an American mother and English father. The family moved to Toronto around the beginning of the First

World War. Norman joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force and was discharged as a Captain in the Royal Air Force. Many of his screenplays would be about war, flying or the seas. In the 1920s Raine wrote articles for magazines and became an assistant editor at Maclean’s. Maybe those days looking out over Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront inspired the young journalist to create the raucous character Tugboat Annie for over 70 stories in The Saturday Evening Post. His sister went by her middle name Irene, but her first name was Annie after her mom Anna. She lived for a time on Balsam Avenue by the water. Annie, the tough-talking tugboat captain, caught the imagination of the public and became a folk heroine. Soon Hollywood came calling and Norman Raine never looked back. Watch the Academy Awards on Feb. 22 and remember a forgotten Toronto writer who found gold at the end of the Hollywood rainbow.

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Winter Story Contest THANK YOU to all our readers who sent in entries to our seasonal writing contest. The quality of writing overall was excellent, and the content and ideas expressed varied and compelling. George Elliott Clarke, East End resident, award-winning poet, and poet laureate for the City of Toronto, was kind enough to contribute an opening sentence to inspire our local East End writers. Entries covered the gamut, from fiction to non-fiction to autobiography, from tales of watching the boardwalk to stories set during the Second World War. While the judging was not easy, only one writer can walk away with the prize – a $50 credit at contest co-sponsor The Great Escape Bookstore. Below is the winning entry, written by Edward Hayes and titled The Green Scarf. •

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HE SEARING BRILLIANCE OF THE SNOW SEEMED A SHADOW OF THE SUN. The words had seemed overly dramatic when Ron had typed them after breakfast. But now, as he struggled across the uniformly white landscape, blinded by the radiance and unable to judge the depth or slope of the snow, the words gained potency. His broken goggles were in Rachel’s coat pocket, on the way to the village. “It’s a beautiful day for a walk,” she had chirped. “I’ll snowshoe in to Murphy’s to get the screw replaced. You can work on your draft.” As the snow crunched under his weight, Ron rued his lack of snowshoes. But most of

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JAZZ DRUMMER Greg Pilo’s regular gig at the Salty Dog, 1980 Queen St. E., has been promoted to a weekly event. Every Tuesday night from 7 to 10 p.m., Pilo is joined for a free showcase by some of the city’s finest jazz players. Tonight, Jan. 13, will feature a trio with Perry White on saxophone and Jeff MacLeod on organ. Jan. 20 will highlight women in jazz, with Alison Young on saxophone, Stacie MacGregor on piano and Neil Swainson covering bass duties. On Jan. 27, Pilo will be joined by guitarist Lorne Lofsky, bassist Clark Johnston, pianist Eric Boucher, and saxophonist Shawn Nyquist. • JAZZY SUNDAYS continue each week at Morgan’s on the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave. near the Greenwood subway station. The shows run from 2 to 5 p.m., with no cover charge. Henry Heillig and Eric St. Laurent will play on Jan. 18, and Lisa Particelli will bring her ‘Girls Night Out East’ jazz jam (“where gentlemen are welcome too”) back to the stage on Jan. 25. • CAFÉ CHEZ Hélène is hosting a couple shows this week. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Sandra Taylor will sing and play piano at 7 p.m. Her watercolour paintings will also be on display. On Saturday, Jan. 17, a sing-along of Israel’s songs by Nissan will be held at 7 p.m. Café chez Hélène is at 1437 Kingston Rd. in Birch Cliff Village. For more details visit facebook.com/cafechezhelene.

all he missed the scarf. Where is that thing? It would have been perfect to shield his eyes from this pitiless glare. The unusual rumble had disturbed his writing. He had considered thunder, but had dismissed it as unlikely with the sky so clear. There were no trains this far up. UFO? He had risen from his desk and crossed to the sun-dazzled window of his study. Strange greyish white clouds billowed up beyond the ridge. The huge cumulus of mist confirmed his fear. Avalanche! Big one! In the valley. The same valley Rachel would have been walking through. Ron had closed his laptop and frantically groped for his parka and mitts, plunged his already socked feet into his boots, and headed out the door. The brilliance of the snow had caught him unaware and he had blinked against the glare. Need something over my eyes. Returning inside, he had reached for the scarf Rachel had given him. The closet hook hung empty. Damn! No time to search for it. He’d slammed the door on his way out. Crossing the yard, he noticed Rachel’s tracks leading to and from the shed. Wonder what she needed there? He paused to study the ivory plumes of mist roiling from the valley’s depths. Would she have made it across before the slide? THE BLUE OF THE SKY SEEMED PERFECT IN ITS TREACHERY. His writing intruded even now. He doubled back to the shed and grabbed the shovel. Just in case. Near the base of the ridge he stumbled but caught himself, feeling the familiar pain in his knee. Not so young anymore. Slow down. She’s either buried or across. As he trudged, Ron reflected that if he were younger, he would have been run-

ning and might have actually fallen. Rachel was probably fine. She’d have run for high ground. He recalled her bright red toque. Or climbed a tree. He glanced doubtfully at the smooth frozen bark of the tree trunks around him. He climbed the slope toward the ridge. The sun had descended and was moving ahead of him, an alien circle. GREY AGAINST SNOW’S SEARING WHITENESS. With the second stumble he lost his balance and fell face first, landing on the shovel. The edge of the blade sent a spark of pain to his shoulder. He lay for a moment, face down, almost relishing the coldness of snow cooling his eyelids. Behind his closed eyes, an orange orb pulsated in the darkness. Ron could see Rachel beside the brightly decorated fir, handing him a carefully wrapped parcel; could see himself untying the orange ribbon, the silk scarf flowing free, a stream of green! He had admired it in the shop window. So gorgeous! And so impractical in this alpine winter. “Lovely,” he had murmured to Rachel. Ron forced himself erect and pushed forward through the drifts. Resting his eyes hadn’t helped; his blindness seemed only to have increased. Grimly moving on, he felt he must have gained the ridge that heralded the top of the path leading down into the valley. He bumped against something hard. He gratefully grasped the post marking the top step. Thank Josh for that! The icy staircase of rough logs, built by their son many summers before, descended invisibly. Wish I could bloody see! He felt time racing, running out. He had to know if Rachel had made it across. He stepped down on the first log and immediately felt his boot slide. The frozen ground hit his shoulder. A stab of pain shot along his arm. The shovel clattered down the

slope. He heard the startled caw of a bird. Silence surrounded him. Ron was on his side, his face open to the incandescent sky, his eyelids clamped to shut out the insistent light. Futile! The shining sun behind his eyes glowed aggressively, shifted from deep purple to crimson. Snow blind? He tried to roll over but discovered that he couldn’t move his leg. He lay still and relaxed his eyes. Gradually, he felt a mysterious warmth cocoon him. It’s actually comfortable here. Except for the light. THE FOOTSTEPS SEEMED AN ECHO OF HIS HEARTBEAT. In the theatre behind his eyes, he watched as Rachel approached, two bright stars of light glancing off her goggles. “Ron!” The name shot from her lips. She quickly mounted the steps, carrying her snowshoes. She drew a cloth from her sleeve and draped it gently across his face. The silk felt impossibly smooth. Opening his eyes, he saw that the white world had changed to a screen of gorgeous green. “You’re okay!” His voice held relief. “Yes. But you’re bleeding.” He squinted at the red stain on his sleeve. “What about the snow slide?” “It was on the other side. I hadn’t reached the bottom. I ran back up a bit and watched it. I’m glad I stopped in the shed to fix my shoe. But we have to get you inside.” Rachel retrieved the shovel and helped Ron to his feet. “You can lean on this.” He took the shovel with his good hand. “But why’d you take my scarf?” She hesitated. “The paint for your study. I wanted it to match.” The world tilted a bit, but he caught his balance. Rachel’s concerned face swam into view. He kissed it.

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BEACHER PETER Keleghan explores the cutting edge of robotics and technology in an upcoming CBC documentary, Roboticize Me. Technically Keleghan, who will be familiar to most CBC viewers from any number of television roles, is actually the co-host of the Doc zone production. His co-host, RoboThespian, shows its own dry wit in the hour-long special, which will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. Keleghan has hosted two previous Doc Zone episodes, including a special on the anniversary of the War of 1812 and an investigation into modern workspaces titled Officeland. During filming of Roboticize Me, Keleghan filled the role of layman, approaching each new robot or lab with a sense of curiosity but a lack of technical knowledge, which is exactly what the producers were looking for. The production gave him the opportunity to witness some inspiring uses for robotics technology, such as seeing a young paraplegic man use a sort of exoskeleton to walk. “It’s fascinating, and I would never ever have a chance to see something like that, so I was pretty excited to do it,” Keleghan said. Filming took place around the world, including what is undoubtedly the epicentre of robots. “We went to Japan, because obviously they’re on the front edge of research with robots. They tend to embrace robots much more than we do in North America. In North America we tend to be afraid of them,” said Keleghan. One scientist there has created a robotic identical twin of himself. Meanwhile, a “robot restaurant” features a cabaret show of humans and robots – and the humans are not the stars. In Los Angeles, filming covered a robot designer who has built droids designed for everything from playing soccer to search and rescue. San Francisco has a film festival dedicated to all things robotic. Back in Canada, the much-publicized hitchBOT, which hitchhiked its way from coast to coast last summer, makes an appearance. But the science isn’t the only aspect covered. In an ethics experiment, Keleghan spends time with a robot built to look like a stuffed animal, and is shocked at what he’s asked to do. “That was a complete surprise to me, I had no idea they were

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Deja Views This was all that was left after a house fire in an empty home that was being renovated on Wheeler Avenue five years ago this month. Workers kept warm by using its fire place, a practice that was later found to be the cause of this four-alarm fire. Do you have an old photo you’d like to share? Please call me at 416-691-4774.

Beach Arts Scene By Jon Muldoon

THERE ARE still a few days left to catch Jennifer Smithwell and Shelley Cinnamon’s latest show at Ben Navaee Gallery, 1107 Queen St. E. Illuminations runs until Jan. 15 at the gallery, and features plein air (on location) paintings done locally, as well as in New York, California, and Hawaii. The gallery is open from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. See bennavaeegallery.com for more information. To see more work from the two artists, check out smithwell.ca and shelleycinnamon.com. •

WORDS THAT LIFT is the first show of the year at Gerrard Art Space. The group exhibition features works that illustrate the magic and power of positive and thought-provoking words, involving text. The show runs until Jan. 25. An after-school art-based program will operate out of the gallery starting in February, for children ages 9 through 12. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., children will be encouraged to grow and learn through art projects inspired by current exhibitions. Gerrard Art Space is at 1475 Gerrard St. E., a few blocks east of its former location. For hours or information on the after school program and upcoming shows, see gerrardartspace.com.

Forest Trail (Boreal) by Jennifer Smithwell

Shari Lee Hollis, left, and Debbie Wong, right, are two artists in the Words That Lift show at Gerrard Art Space.

EAST END ARTS wants to know how art and cultural activities impact your neighbourhood. Count Me In! is a free session being held to gather opinions and insight from artists, art groups and community organizations in Wards 29, 30, 31, and 32 as part of a city-wide survey on arts impact. The event is being held at LucSculpture School and Studios, 663 Greenwood Ave. at Danforth, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. For more information see eastendarts.ca.

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Horticultural Matters Lack of rules results in krazy plant names

f you ask a horticulturist or serious dizing of all the new varieties and cultivars of coleus. Enthusiastic breeders gardener to identify a plant there teven hadwick have created so many new types – from is a good chance they will give you is a professional gardener and horticulturist, and an elegant deep purple to the appearan earful of botanic nomenclature longtime Beach resident ance of a well-dressed pizza – that they packed with a Linnean mashup of Latin, have had to invent hundreds of nutty Greek, German and Anglo-Saxon words names to go with them. Catalogues are that will eventually make your eyes bursting with hare-brained tags like Keystone kopper, bada glass over. For botanists it’s a serious business full of rules bing, grape expectations, September divorce, screaming and regulations, all governed by a mysterious organization called the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated raspberry, and my own personal favourite, killer klown. And you really have to wonder what a couple of growers Plants. But for everyone else, it’s a bewildering secret language they would rather do without. were thinking when they named their two new varieties Occasionally I’m guilty of launching into a barrage of ‘schizophrenia’ and ‘Texas parking lot.’ botanic mispronunciations when asked a question about a I usually put a few thousand of these dependable annuals plant, but after the dust settles from epithets like “glyptoin the ground each spring, and trying to remember the ecstroboides, macrophyllum and divaricatissimus,” the second centric names of the thirty new varieties I’ll be scattering all question is always, “But what’s the name in plain English?” over the place this year might be a bit of a trick. No problem That’s why it’s sometimes refreshing to use common though – if anyone asks about an exotic specimen I’ll just names, like the ones our ancestors might have come up take a page from the breeders playbook and answer with, with when they pointed at plants in the primeval forest and “Oh, that’s the new Keystone kopper chasing the schizogrunted, “looks like that big yellow thing in the sky,” “makes phrenic killer klown in a Texas parking lot variety.” my tummy hurt,” or “goes good with roast mastodon.” But, because there are no rules, common names can be just as baffling as all of that complicated Latin lingo, and a huge pile of vaguely descriptive terms have evolved over the years, from the abstract to the bizarre – to a downright abuse of poetic licence. Of course, some of them still make sense. Morning glory flowers in the morning and bloodroot oozes a bright red sap when cut. Even cowslip might have merit to describe the consequences of picking primula in damp fertile meadows where they grow among the cowpies. But who would have thought that the common name ‘pansy’ was derived from the French word ‘to think’ (penser) because its flowerheads resemble the nodding faces of someone who appears to be thinking? Then there are the weirdly descriptive ones, such as devils walking stick, corpse plant, monkey puzzle tree and red-hot poker that only seem logical once you see them in the flesh. But, for the sake of politeness (and your marriage), I wouldn’t recommend pointing to the sharp spiked foliage of Sansevieria trifasciata and shouting, “Mother-in-law’s tongue!” within earshot of certain relatives. When romance is thrown into the mix of common names, things really start to go off the rails. Amorous monikers like kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, love-lies-bleeding, Cupid’s dart, love-in-a-mist, and forget-me-not all sound as if they were plucked straight from a compilation of Shakespearean PHOTO: STEVEN CHADWICK sonnets or a list of contenders for the Kentucky Derby. Some of the craziest common names for plants are for coleus, But if I had to pick a winner in the wacky naming sweepincluding, but not limited to, Keystone kopper, bada bing, and stakes it would have to be the branding and mass merchankiller klown.

Autograph from artist for all ages Branwen Burkhalter holds a copy of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale The Wild Swans for world-renowned illustrator Yvonne Gilbert to sign Dec. 5 at The Great Escape Bookstore on Kingston Road. Burkhalter said the book is for her granddaughter, a Grade 10 student with a talent for painting and drawing. While parents may recognize Gilbert as the illustrator of the cover for the Frankie Goes to Hollywood single ‘Relax,’ kids will recognize her work in the popular Ologies book series, such as Wizardology and Pirateology. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

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BEACH METRO NEWS

The Main Menu

Soup’s on the menu this winter

he Christmas turkey had scarcely been served when my son asked, “Shall I start taking the carcass apart for soup?” In our house soup is an important winter meal. That means that the turkey carcass, ham bone, or simply a big bag of carrots can be the inspiration for a nourishing, warming bowl of soup to be served as a starter or a main course depending on how substantial the ingredients are. The varieties are endless – to be sure there is a flavour to suit every personality. Here are some favourites recently concocted to fight the winter blahs. Mulligatawny Soup A splendid way of making the most from a turkey or chicken carcass, this soup originally from the Tamil region of southern India makes a flavourful main course. 2 onions, peeled and diced 1 apple, peeled, quartered and diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, molasses, curry powder and lemon juice 6 cups (1.5 L) turkey or chicken stock 1/4 cup (60 mL) long-grain rice 2 cups (500 mL) cooked turkey or chicken, chopped 1 tsp (5 mL) salt (more if necessary) 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh black pepper

Jan Main

is an author, cooking instructor and caterer

janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt or 10 % cream Garnish: slices of lemon In a Dutch oven or large saucepan heat butter over medium heat. Stir in diced onions, apple and carrot. Cook and cover, stirring occasionally until vegetables are very tender, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir in to combine. Stir in molasses, curry and lemon juice, combine well. Gradually whisk in stock; cook, stirring frequently to prevent lumping, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Cook covered about 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in cooked turkey or chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Taste. Correct seasoning if necessary. Stir in parsley. Ladle into four to six serving bowls and serve with a generous spoonful of yogurt and a slice of lemon. Carrot and Ginger Soup The magic words “On Sale” caught my eye, followed by “Product of Canada” and the ten pound bag of bright, orange carrots were hefted into my shopping cart with enthusiasm. A

cauldron of carotene rich carrot soup would soon be mine! This is the simplest soup to make. It is loved by young and old. It’s a winner with little effort and a great payoff for lunches and a starter at dinner. 1 bag (2 lbs/1 kg) carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk with leaves, chopped 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh gingerroot, peeled and diced 6 cups (1.5 L) chicken stock, or mixture water and chicken or vegetable stock 1 can (385 mL) evaporated milk (2 %) 1 tbsp (15 mL) curry powder 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh black pepper Garnish: 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh chopped parsley In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine carrots, leeks, onion, celery, bay leaf, ginger and chicken stock. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer about 30 40 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Discard bay leaf. Spoon mixture including stock into food processor or blender together with evaporated milk, curry powder, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Taste. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Ladle into 4 - 6 bowls, garnish with a sprinkle of parsley. Makes 4 - 6 servings.

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Enjoying cold weather reds

appy New Year! Winter is with more surface area. It doesn’t the time to snuggle up to a have to be fancy. Even a pitcher will Ewine dward Finstein writer, award-winning author, TV and warm, cozy fire and indulge radio host, educator, judge do. Just avoid using any material that winedoctor.ca in comfort food and drink. is porous or made from metal, as this thewinedoctor.blogspot.com For wine, this means fuller flavoured may leach undesirable components @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein red offerings that do a great job in into the wine. Again the structure and combating the cold. size of the wine will dictate just how Included in the large category would be Bordeaux, Cablong the wine should breath for, but ultimately decanting ernet, Zinfandel, Pinotage, Syrah/Shiraz, Italian reds and will always give the wine more air in a hurry and make the many others. As these wines are fuller and have more to period of aeration shorter. If you’re in a real hurry to aerate them, they require special treatment such as correct serving a wine, you could simply pour the wine back and forth from temperatures, appropriate aeration, and the use of proper one decanter to another seven or eight times to speed up the glassware to maximize their appreciation. process, but it is better to let the wine come around undisturbed. All big reds should be served at room temperature, about The final aspect of preparing a big red for consumption 20ºC. Retrieve the chosen wine from your cooler storage is glassware, and it’s an important one. A poor glass can space and let it stand undisturbed somewhere in a warmer ruin great wines. Use glass and only glass. No plastic or any spot until it comes up to room temperature. Just touch the other material! Utilize a larger one as well. As these reds bottle to feel the difference. If a big red is too cool, it will be are bigger, the broader surface area of a larger glass will al“dumb” and not deliver all it can on both the nose and palate. An hour or two should suffice. low abundant air into the wine, opening it up more. Ensure Next up is aeration, or breathing time. With more body, the glass is at room temperature. If it has just come out of substance, and likely more tannin, these guys are going the dishwasher warm, let it cool down. Finally, fill the glass to require more air to bring them around. This aeration to only one-third capacity, allowing for further aeration by process serves two important functions. It allows oxygen to swirling. penetrate the wine, relieving it of any funky, pent up bottle Treat your big comfort reds with respect and your appreciation will definitely be enhanced. smells that may have developed since it was put in there. Perhaps most importantly, it opens up the wine bringing the fruit, nuances and complexity out, making it more aromatic and flavourful. You can simply open the wine and let it stand. How long depends on the wine. A red Bordeaux, for example, should be fine after about an hour and a half to two hours. An Amarone, on the other hand, might require three to four hours to come around. When one considers that the opening in most wine bottles is about the size of a dime, aeration this way can be slow. A better way to deal with this is to decant the wine. Pour the wine into a decanter, a larger container made from glass, china, or glazed ceramic that has a much broader opening

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Money, Life and Law

Charities offer a way for a will

resolution for the New is the chance you will include and Year that you may have remember it in your will. In fact, artin ladstone ll b considered is making many charities look to legacies for your will. Depending on up to half the money they raise. your estate, there may be an enorThere is no obligation or presmous cost to passing without one. sure of any kind to include the Your estate may be burdened with charity in your will, however. legal expenses and court fees for appointments of execuA will is privileged and confidential between you and tors. There may be uncertainty and disagreement between the lawyer, and the contents can never be shared unless you provide written permission. Generally, howpossible beneficiaries exacting a high personal cost to your ever, “warm supporters” of a charity are inclined to family. The province may even need to step in at more recognize and include that charity in their will – not to expense to your estate. mention there are tax benefits to your estate to rememClearly having your will and estate plan in ber your favourite registered charity in your will. The order is a benefit both to you and your family. Many resolve to get their wills done, but only request is that you provide a simple declaration many never see that resolution fulfilled. form to the charity so it can evaluate the program. A new service is gaining popularity that essentially For members of the public, an offer by your favourite charity to pay the cost of your simple will is a great consists of local law firms offering will writing services motivator to actually get your estate plan in order. For to supporters of Canadian charities. The service is simply the lawyer, there is twofold benefit. The lawyer has made titled the Canadian Free Wills Network. It is quickly showing itself to be a winning situation for Canadian charicontact with new clients in the community and can build ties, the public, and members of the legal profession. In a relationship for future legal needs. There is also the short, the charity pays the lawyer a small fee for a simple benefit of giving back, by being involved in the Canadian “core” will. Additional work – such as a spousal trust or Free Wills Network to both address the ongoing challenge trusts for kids or power of attorneys – is not included, but of making legal services available and affordable to the a simple will is in place, which is a good step forward. public, and to participate in a highly innovative program Many Canadian charities recognize that many of their that is motivated by philanthropy and helping others. supporters have not yet made a will. The reasons may be Perhaps a good start to the new year would be to call varied, but procrastination and inertia tend to play a role. your favourite charity and see if they participate in the If you are a member or supporter of a Canadian charity, Canadian Free Wills Network. The goal of the Network you may be contacted by the organization to encourage is to have a participating lawyer in every community. In you to have your will prepared and your estate put in order this respect, I plan to participate and I hope other lawyers by a local participating lawyer. The benefit to the charity in the community will join if they have not yet done so.

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HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES

Dr. Jody Levenbach

Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

Psychologist

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BEACH EYE CARE CENTRE

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OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD Accepting new patients Friday, Saturday

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VET ON WHEELS Gerrard Mobile Veterinary Services

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Dr. Andrea Snider

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychologist

Children and Adolescents Assessment, Parent Consults evening and weekend appointments

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Hockey action heats up at Kew Gardens The Scarborough Ice Raiders and the Ted Reeve Tornados GTHL minor peewee select teams played an outside game at Kew Gardens rink, in the annual Winter Classic. While players kept the action heated on ice, at right, parents and fans took the opportunity to enjoy the nearby fire pit to keep the damp cold at bay, above. PHOTOS: VICTOR BIRO

Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R. Spiritual Psychotherapist Past Life Regression Reiki Master

DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults

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Nancy Christie, M.T.C.

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Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Psychotherapist, since 1998 Heart Centered Coach Life & Relationship Issues

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BEACH METRO NEWS

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PSYCHOTHERAPY

LAWYERS/LEGAL

COUNSELLING

MASSAGE THERAPY

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

Carol Henderson, MA

Dashwood & Dashwood

Shellyann Pereira

Dr. Scott Dunham

Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.

WAYPOINT permit consulting inc.

Kew Gardens Health Group

24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith

Counselling Psych.

Psychotherapy for indidviduals and couples. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management Insurance clients welcome. Evening and weekend sessions avail.

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Nancy Leach, M. Sc., BMCP from the author of

The Body Means Well

Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation

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Tara Shannon M.Ed. Counselling Psychology

Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main), Suite 118

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

Michelle MacDougall (BFA, ExAT, OEATA)

Expressive Arts Therapist Dealing with stress, anxiety, grief or depression? I offer an embodied, mindfulness and creative form of therapy to support you in accessing your own healing resources. No artistic experience necessary.

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Barristers & Solicitors

Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

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Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324

DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

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CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

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William F. Deneault

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

Tel: (416) 962-2186

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Chartered Professional Accountants • Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

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Call 416-471-0337 Emily C. Larimer CPA, CGA

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Barrister & Solicitor

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Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law

FINANCE

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Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

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CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Janet D’Arcy

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257 Open Saturdays

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MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics (Since 1989)

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1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

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John H.

• Essence •

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BJARNASON, D.C. 1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

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2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305

Family Law & Estate Planning

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CRIMINAL LAWYER

Chiropractor

Individuals, Couples Finding Your Strengths

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Effective Resolution of Family Law Matters 47 Main Street, Toronto 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

Lower Interest Rate for Mortgages than Banks; Bad Credit; Refinance or Renewals Call Razak 647.764.0618 zackeerriakarim@yahoo.com

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1092 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park beside Manchester Arms)

416-699-5320 • Free Parking Beaches Wellness Centre

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor 2277 Queen Street East (at Glen Manor)

Book online at essencetherapy.com 2455A Queen St. E. (e. of Silver Birch)

416-694-4090 www.advanced approachesmassage.com Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

416-694-6767

THERAPY LOUNGE Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •

416-698-7070

www.therapylounge.ca

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS

Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Orthotics Registered Massage Therapy

416-916-7122

Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

416-698-3157

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

647-317-6017

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257

416-462-1562 rmtheaven@hotmail.com

Available for consultations permit plans, zoning info, etc. BCIN#41835

Mike 416-659-2779 waypointconsulting@bell.net www.waypointconsulting.ca

Versatech

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN Stephen G. King, Architect

Drafting + Design Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

Member Ontario Association of Architects

toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

416-261-9679

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com

Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer

416-522-5903

studio tangent architects contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com

416.420.4544

All listings may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com

BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

PRIME OFFICE SPACE

CLASSIFIEDS

IN BEACHES LANDMARK BUILDING 170, 640 & 1785 sq ft separately or combined. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility, character. Steps to TTC.

Ads are available in two sizes:

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BEACHES: HEATED STORAGE • 448/month, first 2 weeks free • 20’x9’x8’ infloor heating • Newly renovated BEACHES: CONTAINER STORAGE • $248/month, first 2 weeks free • 20’x8’x8’ sea container • Hardwood floor with lighting

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Apartment/ Home for Rent

The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Deadline for January 27th issue is January 19th

R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable. Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com

Announcements

Personal Care

Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

Chalet Beauty Bar

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Live a more balanced & fulfilling life! Gail Kendall, Professional Life Coach

As we welcome fall, it is a good time to consider working with a Coach to set and achieve goals for the coming year. 30 min complimentary consult

416-819-5311 kendalcoachingandconsulting.com Students welcome

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Singers Wanted!

Toronto Beach Chorale has openings for all voices. Rehearse & perform in the Beach.

www.torontobeachchorale.com Call Marita 647-348-3535 or email torontobeachchorale@gmail.com

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Kingswood Preparatory Eco-entrepreneurial high school opens February 1 in the Beach. Call 416-628-4500 or visit kingswoodprepschool.com (20)

Volunteers Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS or

416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com

Spiritual Prayer to St. Jude. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude for granting my petition. E.A. (20)

Photo/Art Convert VIDEO to DVD $22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (12)

Social/Events R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

Also RENTAL facilities available (r)

Lost & Found My son lost his Christmas money on Queen Street, a $100 American bill on December 26. Please contact Melanie if found. Thank you. 416-690-6774 (20)

All ads may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com

2-br + den for short term rental

Great while renovating or for visiting family. Min 30 day rental, NS, NP, parking, laundry, internet & utilities incl. Danforth & Woodbine

(near Coxwell)

YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!

Call Gail 416-686-6828

FURNISHED

1562 Queen St. E.

• Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

christianlove59@yahoo.ca myurbanoasis.ca

416-466-3766

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WILKINSON

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (8)

HAPPY NEW YEAR SPECIAL

Free Haircut with a colour or Hilites

Lynne @ Abby’s Hair Salon 647-701-4458 Gift Certificates Available

BEST IN THE BEACH 1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.

New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.

416-856-4774

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An Integrated Approach Postures • Body Awareness • Relaxation January through March at Leslieville Sanctuary, 2nd Floor 1992 Queen St. E. @ Curzon

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650 Woodbine

Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! 1 + 2 Bdrm beginning at $1,375 (20..)

1 & 2 BED AVAIL IN QUIET CLEAN BUILDING $1150 & $1350 HYDRO - CABLE - PARK EXTRA

Thurs morn 11:15-12:30 Daytime Classes Available Nancy Molitz, Certified Instructor 416-763-9119 • 416-462-8796 (21)

Circles Hair Design 8 Lawlor Ave. 416-690-3859

“Warm up with your hair, come in today!” (21)

Employment Opportunities Do you love working with children? Are you over 18? Kew Beach Daycare is looking for part-time assistant teacher, Monday-Friday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Plus 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. two days per week Experience working with children age 2 ½ - 11 years essential. Forward resume to: kewbeachdaycare@bellnet.ca (20)

Office Admin required for marble and granite fabrication company. Full time, permanent position based in Scarborough (Birchmount & Danforth). Excellent computer skills required. For full job description, Email to: megardichm@gmail.com (20) Housekeeper needed. 3 days/week. Clean and organize house, laundry and ironing, pick up dry cleaning and run simple errands, meal preparation and, pick up elementary child at school one day/week. Looking for someone reliable, organized, meticulous who likes children and cooking. Own car an asset but not required. 416-690-6361 (20)

Commercial Space for Rent

OFFICE SPACE McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Call 416 698 1533

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Private & Furnished

2-br bungalow for short-term all-inclusive rentals 2 car parking, laundry, Bell Fibre & more Kingston & Fallingbrook. See vrbo.com #590301 for pics, info & reviews. (20)

Furnished Bachelor Self contained apt.: laundry, parking. Rent + 20% utilties ($550 per month +20% Hydro & water). Suits student. Available now. Rent check & credit check.

416-267-2265

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Beach, Quiet and Friendly residential neighborhood, (Malvern High School District). Extremely Clean, Warm and Inviting Sun-Filled One Bedroom Apartment on second floor of home, Private entrance, Veranda, Eat-In Kitchen, Three Piece Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Storage, Laundry Facilities, Close to all Beach Amenities and Public Transportation, No Smoking, $1,040/ month all inclusive. Available February 1, 2015. Paul 416-890-4644 (20) Upper Beach bright, very large openconcept two bedroom apartment. Located in the basement of a large detached home. Stunning mature tree lined street. Completely renovated space with friendly neighbors. Nicest apartment on market, new bathroom, new hardwood floors, freshly painted wood-burning fireplace. Several above grade windows, private entrance. Large rear patio deck, laundry facilities, close to all beach amenities, TTC. No smoking $1,200/month all inclusive. Available March 1, 2015. Contact Margaret 416-879-0514 (23)

Shared Accommodation AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1/15

-Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

- Waterfront Beaches apartment to share - Full use of space - $800 including utilities - Looking for quiet, respectful non-smoker - To set up a viewing, please call Sadie at 647-527-9724 (20)

NEXT DEADLINE JANUARY 19TH (r)

Suite Lovat

urban loft with full ensuite TV, wireless, kitchenette, parking $85 nightly 416-575-6113 www.bbcanada.com/suite lovat (r)

Out-of-Town Serene Costa Rican Vacation Home FEB. 22 ONWARDS STILL AVAILABLE • Tropical rainforest near Jaco Beach, stores, restaurants, surfing • Spacious home, sleeps 6, full kitchen, covered terrace with fans • L a rg e p o o l , w i - fi , exo t i c garden, birds & animals • Safe, friendly, knowledgable owner on-site • US $99/night, $499/wk, $1,499/mth, negotiable • Suits retirees, couples, families, singles

nc_elic@hotmail.com

www.neilsplaceincostarica.com

Financial Services

Fabrications

by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (20...)

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

416-694-6241

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BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. QuickBooks training also available short or long term.

Debra 416-693-6111

Very low prices for bulk buyers VISIT US TO BELIEVE! 2442 Danforth Ave.

West of Main St., across from Sobey’s Super Store

647-889-4114 • Open 6 Days, 12-7

Also we have thousands of items for daily domestic use (23r)

COMPUTER CHAIR IKEA white, asking $15 Cats Wicker carrying case, water dispenser, automatic feeder. Great gift for new pet owner. Would prefer to sell as a lot.

EXACT TAX SERVICES 416-691-7556

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (23) Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766 (2r)

Household Services (20)

REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified

We buy! - We pay cash!

Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old furniture, china, silverware, pictures, lamps, figurines, glass, curiosities, etc. Fair market prices guaranteed! Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)

Plea for Parking

Desparately seeking a place to park our small, quiet car. (It’s a Prius.) Indoor or out. A driveway or garage. Within a block or two or three ( or four) of Bellefair church condos, where we are moving in the new year.

catherinedunphy@rogers.com 416.558.0817 (20)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 (3)

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

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ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE

g o o d o n p a per Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

416-759-2219 1537 O’Connor Drive

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416-463-6330

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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates. Call 416-648-4410

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SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates. No service charges.

?NEED HELP? PC/MAC SUPPORT

647.281.3084

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

Toronto’s Top Level In-home Computer Support & Service Freeware, Testimonials, Honesty. Home Consultations $30 http://homecomputercare.ca

Lanigan’s Professional Service Insured • 10 yrs+ (4)

CHIMNEY SWEEP

• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (20)

Home office & Small business Hardware and software support networking, servers, PC & Mac Proudly serving the Beach community

ORIOTECH SOLUTIONS INC. 416-450-9626 info@oriotech.com (4)

CALL MARY OR JOHN

416 690 0117 416 569 3236 C.

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SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service

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10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

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Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available (r)

“Always on Time and on Budget” • Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country

Call Hakan: 416 899-3980

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BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE

GARBAGE REMOVAL

“HOW MAY I SERVE YOU?”

416-568-7276

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MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

416-820-1527

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EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service Best Prices/Free Estimates

Vienna Upholstery

B&W DISPOSAL

647-235-6690

(w. of Midland)

416-698-9000

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BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. For estimate call

647-899-9074

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Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

2358 Kingston Rd.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

WASTE REMOVAL + RECYCLING + DEMOLITION

Home Decor

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HOME COMPUTER CARE 416-357-1467

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CERTIFIED

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416-624-3837

Reliable Snow Removal

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

FULLY INSURED

Computer Services

416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

KLEEN WINDOWS

416-569-2181

RUBBISH REMOVAL

416-690-8673

In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

WAYNE&SON

CLEVER DISPOSAL

www.beachmetro.com

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

General Services

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR

We m a k e yo u look

416-721-

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MR. FIX-IT

OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS

416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

THE PRINTING HOUSE

1869

416-265-7979

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

Office Services

Talk. david@davidesigns.net

MINIMUM LOAD $60

www.regsappliance.com

Wanted

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but your home will be! Fair Rates - Let’s

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TAX ACCOUNTANT

Largest Books, Records, Movies & Music Store

& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

Interior Decorating. This ad isn’t fancy,

TIM O’MEARA

For Sale

Phone Blanche 416 691 0937

The Beach Suites

416-827-8095

HATHA YOGA

416-690-2880

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The

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Harding & King

Bed & Breakfast

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Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE

Rubbish Removal, Demolition, Basement, Backyard & Garage Clean-ups. Home Improvements. Seniors Discount. Tree Clean up. We Recycle All Materials. Cell

416-454-5404

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JUNK REMOVAL

FAST, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE WE CAN HELP

nroddjobs@gmail.com Nick 416 666-6845 Rob 416 258-3704

Free Quotes/No Minimums

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CLEANER AVAIL.

Pet Services

Extraordinary & Exceptional THE ONE! Bi-Weekly!

PAWS SIT STAY

Walks Tailored To Your Dog’s Needs 5 Star Boarding w/pick-up/drop off Pet Visits/Sitting/Medications Exemplary Loving Caring Service Insured and References Available

Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM

416-405-8301

Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims, grooming matted fur - References

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

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Pet Minding

cleancomfortservices.com (20)

NEAT FREAK

416-200-4471 www.alonepetcare.com

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k9walkabouts.com

Dog walking designed to fit your needs. Cat sitting, Puppy visits and Boarding Kindness and Love for your furry ones. Bonded and Insured with references Jennie 647-520-3530 k9walkabouts.com (20.r)

Menagerie Pet Services Experienced and reliable care for your pet. Dog walking, cat sitting, and boarding for small animals, birds, and reptiles. Lynn 416 698 9866 (20)

Cleaning Services ULTRA

IRENA’S CLEANING SERVICE Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

Contact Irena (20r)

DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices

416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

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Experienced, reliable, trustworthy, kind

CLEANING LADY

Available weekly/bi-weekly with good references. Call Kristine 416-575-2990 (20) Have you seen your floors lately?

THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 30 yrs. experience. References

647 980 4973

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

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Personalized cleaning by Victoria. 3 openings: M or F bi-weekly/2 mthly. Sm. home or condo. $60 Pets/ children extra. Text 416-270-1599 vicbank@hotmail.com (20)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!

Call 416-783-3434

Music

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*Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Scarboro Music

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (2)

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

416-699-8333

416-690-2289

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

Join a jazz choir NOW!

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A family business since 1956

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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

-Property Clean-ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Snow Removal & Salting 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22)

HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE? 647 886 8303

Rehearse Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. (then adjourn to the pub) Men especially needed. sheilaruthbrand@gmail.com (23)

Piano Lessons in your Home (1)

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Math Tutor: East York / West Scarborough / Beaches / Victoria Park area. Effective Math Tutoring for all grades. Call 647-608-4225 (20) Math Tutor: Beach/Danforth. Ontario Certified Teacher. 20 years experience. Reliable, in home, 1:1 tutoring. Grades 1 to 11. beachmathtutor@gmail.com or 647-298-4518 (20)

Child Care Available

LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School

•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.

Beginner to advanced. All ages. 17 years experience. Preparation for RCM exams.

Call William Hare at 416-578-6096 or email at w.hare@sympatico.ca (21)

Music lessons - Theory, Keyboard $20/half hour or 1 hr/wk @ 1 mo/$120. Begin Feb. 2015. 647-461-7386 or allankinney@bell.net (22) Passion for music? Piano teacher available, Hons A.R.C.T. graduate to teach all musical styles: classical, pop, folk, rock, musicals, movie soundtracks and more. All ages welcome. In home lessons available. 416-570-3886 Michellelecce2@gmail.com www.michellelecce.com (20.)

• Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

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416-699-8575

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

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LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and

No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (20.)

one time visits available)

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

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IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Fall Clean-ups • Flower Bed Maintenance • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding (17/15)

• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (7)

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

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- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

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FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S

• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Call Andre 416-422-4864

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WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates

416-999-MOVE (6683) www.BestWayToMove.com (22r)

*MOVE MEN*

$29 / hr. & up + 1 hr. One,Two, or Three Men 7 Days a Week Call Delivery Dan 647-763-5257 (22r)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183

416-288-1499

larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com

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Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499

416.797.6731 (r)

Free Estimates & References Available

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& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

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PLUMBING •Repairs •New Installs •Drains •Alterations Same Day Repairs

416-855-9500

REPAIRSMADEEASY.CA

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No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (21)

NEED A PLUMBER Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed (416) 558-8453

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Electricians LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

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ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

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WAYNE’S PAINTING

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs friendly service

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CLAYTON ELECTRIC (21)

Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton

Plumbers

416-690-1630

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

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MURPHY

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Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

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ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

LTD

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537

PAINTING & DECORATING

Master Electrician

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

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Queen St. Roofing 416-698-2613

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with attention to detail

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G. LOCKE

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

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Lic. & Ins.

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SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

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ED GODFREY

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Underpinning Specialists

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CLIMATE KING HEATING & AIR

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DILULLO MASONRY • Chimneys - repairs or new • Brick, Block, Stone work • Tuckpointing, colour matching • Concrete work - repairs or new

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TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)

TRADEPRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC ADDITIONS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS 40 Years Established in the GTA / Beach

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Flooring Installer TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC. All Types:

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984

Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

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•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

Serving Your Community Since 1971

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HANDYMAN

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Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Roofers

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

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FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

“Oftentimes, a repair is all you really need”

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More

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BEACH RENOVATIONS

Your Neighborhood Roofer Metro Licensed, Insured, WSIB No subcontracting, specialized in flat roofs and skylights Warranties on any Roof Repair www.theroofwhisperer.ca

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• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL / TAPING • FINISHED BASEMENTS “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

416-264-8517

THE ROOF

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

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Gord Walker 416-694-2119

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416 660 4721

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JD BUILD

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION FOUNDATIONS, COLUMNS, MASONRY, CONCRETE WALLS BRICK & STONE WORK

416 738-2119

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WOODY’S

HANDYMAN SERVICES

General repair • Painting, Electrical • Plumbing 10 yrs plus experience References Available handymanwoody@hotmail.com (21)

Coleman Contracting & Company

One stop shopping for all your Home Improvement needs Repairs to Renovations From Roof to Basement & everything in between • Lic & Insured (2)

SMART HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING • Furnace cleaning & inspection • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Oil to gas conversions • Licensed & Insured

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TILE INSTALLATION

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Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small. Call C.J. (22/ 647 222 5338

JOHN CLARKE

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416-699-0958

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Hardwood Flooring

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CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

SILVERBIRCH

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios

Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach

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STONEHENGE

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

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Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020

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For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

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the handyman

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J. BROW ROOFING

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LANIGAN’S

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PHOTOS: ANDREW HUDSON

Malvern girls win shootout against police Malvern’s Danielle Fitzgerald, above, rushes a defender on the Toronto Police Services women’s team during a Dec. 18 game that Malvern tied 3-3 in the third, then won in a shoot-out. Hosted by Malvern to benefit Community Centre 55’s Share-A-Christmas program, the game was part of a boys and girls hockey double-header that had students and teachers cheering and Malvern band members playing live music from the stands. At left, Malvern’s Braden Ream-Neal stares down a Forest Hill player during a close game that Malvern won 3-1 after an empty-net goal in the last minute.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

PHOTOS: JON MULDOON

Starting the new year off on the right foot Above, more than 100 runners at the annual Hair of the Dog 9 km race braved fierce winds and cold temperatures on New Year’s Day. The annual race is a fundraiser for the Balmy Beach Canoe Club. At right, Stan Ong checks over his shoulder as he approaches the finish line. Ong finished second, just ahead of Jimmy Semes, seen in the background, and behind first place finisher Nathan Gurrin-Smith. Julia Taljagic was the top female runner, followed by Jessica Campbell in second and Emma Sewell in third.

Write on Health Chia good for more than pets

and digested protein in f hearing the three tablespoons. word chia brings heila eam There is no doubt that back images of is a certified nutritionist in chia seeds are loaded with fuzzy green pets the Beach nutrition and goodness, of the 80s and 90s you sheilaream@sympatico.ca but the best part of this are not alone. Fortunately this small tiny seed is its versatility. but mighty seed has come a long way since It can be easily added into the diet as it does those days. In recent years the chia seed not need to be ground before eating, it stores has been recognized as a super food rather well, and it’s tasteless. It can be added to than a super pet, due to its large content soups, salads, and puddings or baked into of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. goods such as cookies, breads or cakes. Long before they were marketed as a It also makes an excellent egg replacement. One tablespoon of chia in three novelty item, chia seeds were a food staple, tablespoons of warm water or applesauce along with corn and beans, in the diets of replaces one egg. the Mayans and Aztecs. This mighty little If you have a neglected bag of chia colseed was considered a power food and was lecting dust on your shelf, a simple way to often used by the Mayans before going into sample this seed is to make a chia jam. It battle to give them strength and endurance. can be prepared in about 15 minutes and ofRich in magnesium, phosphorus, iron, fers a lower sugar alternative to regular jam zinc, potassium and vitamins A, B and C, with added nutritional punch. chia also contains 18 per cent of the recommended daily allowance of calcium in a two Chia Jam tablespoon serving. These minerals and 3 ¼ cups of fresh or frozen berries of choice vitamins are crucial in the maintenance of (raspberries/blueberries work well) bone health and energy levels as well as the 3-5 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey to integrity of the skin and immune system. taste Chia can assist with weight loss and blood 2 ½ cups white organic chia seeds sugar management. These low-glycemic and 1 tsp vanilla extract ( optional) gluten-free seeds contain over 37 per cent Pinch of sea salt fibre and become gelatinous when added to Place the berries and the maple syrup in a liquid. This fibrous gel helps the stomach a small pot on the stove and cook at medium to feel full, lowering the appetite as well as heat until bubbly, about five minutes. Set balancing blood sugar levels. the heat to low and add the chia seeds. Cook Along with the many minerals and vitamins, chia seeds are also a good source of another five to 10 minutes until the mixture omega 3 which is essential for the health of starts to thicken. Remove from heat and the nervous and cardiovascular systems, the add vanilla (if using) and a pinch of sea salt. brain, and joints. Let mixture cool completely before placing And containing up to 23 per cent protein it into a glass container. The jam will be and 19 amino acids, chia is an ideal vegetarsyrupy, but it will thicken as it cools. It can ian source of complete protein. This superbe stored in the fridge for up to four days – if food provides five grams of easily absorbed it lasts that long. Enjoy!

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Just a quick bite before I’m on my way This red-tailed hawk stopped by a backyard tree on Kingswood Road late last month for a bite to eat. Reader Kenn Leitch, whose yard the bird of prey chose for its dinner break, captured this photo before the bird was on its way. PHOTO: KENN LEITCH

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

KITCHEN and

LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED

FLOORING SALE! Until the end of January, all special order kitchens are 30% off!!

12mm Algonquin Cherry and Bayview Walnut

Commercial rated laminate only $0.99/sqft

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Built amongst the treetops, this absolutely stunning designer's own home is beyond special! Truly magnificent custom finishes including walnut-wrapped walls, 9' marble island, crystal light fixtures, state-of-theart sound system/smart-wired home. Very spacious with soaring ceilings, meticulous attention to detail. Enjoy seasonal lake views from the master suite with the huge roof top deck plus a tiered backyard deck, fenced garden, and garage!

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Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca New Listing / For Lease Beaches Triangle - Dixon Ave. and Rainsford Rd. Steps from shops,

restaurants and coffee shops on Queen St., a short walk to the boardwalk and steps to TTC, this 3 bedroom, charming and large character home with breathtaking turret rooms and bay windows is available as of February 1. This elegant home has been lovingly renovated and restored. This is a very bright home with generous sized sunny rooms, skylight and large windows. This home has a stunning renovated kitchen with granite counter tops, formal living room with stately fireplace and hardwood floors, main floor family room and main floor powder room, as well as bevelled glass doors, hardwood floors and 2 car parking. Royal LePage Estate Realty, Brokerage 1052 Kingston Road • 416.690.2181 www.cristina.ca

Lovely 2 bedroom family home in the Courcelette school district. Spacious living and dining room with walk out to lovely treed yard, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, newly finished basement. Walk to the lake and Beach amenities!

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