Remembering Dr. ‘Skip’ Jones By Josh Sherman
“HE WAS a good man.” Shirley Jones keeps returning to this phrase as she and two of her daughters, Laurie and Heather, share memories of her late husband Dr. “Skip” Wentworth Jones, who died Feb. 13. He was 86. Continued on Page 4
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Yes, this man is about to jump in the lake Meet Hastings Withers, the man who has a weekly date with the icy waters of Lake Ontario. On Page 9. (Don’t try this at home.)
First Nations housing providers face funding issues By Josh Sherman
AHEAD OF the federal Liberal government’s anticipated announcement of a plan to address Indigenous housing issues, a local non-profit Indigenous urban housing provider is underscoring funding issues facing organizations like itself. “There will be no reconciliation as long as First Nations peoples are required to live in grossly sub-standard and utterly unaffordable housing,” said Angus Palmer, general manager of Wigwamen Incorporated, which has dozens of affordable units in Beaches-East York. Wigwamen offers below-market rental units through a variety of funding programs, some dating back decades. In certain cases, Wigwamen receives monthly government subsidies for each unit in a building, which allows them to charge lower rents. Other times, the housing provider has received capital grants up front to fund the construction of new affordable housing. But sometimes the operating subsidies model falls short, Palmer suggested.
“When the mortgage is paid off… the operating subsidy stops… but you still have people with low incomes living in those units, and so the question is, ‘Is there still going to be funding?’” he asked. Palmer said losing subsidies has not been a problem for Wigwamen. But it has been for other non-profit housing providers he is aware of. Some have faced challenges as a result, as operators are still responsible for paying utilities, taxes and the cost of repairs adds up, he said. Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith acknowledged the problem. The intention of the subsidies was that, with the savings Indigenous housing providers receive, once the mortgage was paid off, organizations would be in a position to continue to offer below-market rents, the Liberal MP said, noting he was aware this is not always the case. “You still have to put money aside for potential capital repairs,” he explained. Continued on Page 3
Ideas brewing for future use of 55 Division police station By Josh Sherman
A COMMUNITY centre or hospice are some ideas being floated for the 55 Division police station on Coxwell and Dundas once Toronto Police Services moves into the TTC garage site opposite Coxwell subway station. Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon, who represents Ward 32, the ward in which both sites are located, has said more than one group has voiced interest in the old cop shop at 101 Coxwell Ave. “It’s a key site, I’ll say, and it’s accessible and close to many things,” McMahon said. The councillor said she has been in talks with Applegrove, which is based at Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School and offers community programming, and a palliative care group interested in establishing a standalone hospice in the area. “Other people have talked about affordable housing,” McMahon added. She explained that she is “happy to entertain different ideas, and we’ll go from there—but it’s early days still.”
At the turn of the month, Toronto city council approved plans to create a new police station for an amalgamated 54 and 55 Division at the TTC’s Danforth Garage at 1627 Danforth Ave. while also setting aside space for future community uses. The decision was the culmination of a months-long community consultation process that presented two other main options for an amalgamated station. The East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave. and 101 Coxwell Ave., the current home of 55 Division which is in need of renovations, were the two other finalists TPS and Toronto Real Estate Services selected from a list of hundreds. Applegrove Community Complex Executive Director Susan Fletcher confirmed the organization’s early interest in 55 Division once police move into new digs. “Applegrove’s strategic initiative committee is looking at options that might be possible for that site,” she said. Continued on Page 3
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TORONTO POLICE are investigating after graffiti, including the image of a swastika and anti-Black slurs, was discovered on the morning of Feb. 13 spray-painted on the historic Leuty Lifeguard Station at Kew Beach. Ward 32 Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon described the act as “despicable, vile, and horrible.” McMahon said she reported the graffiti, which included crude drawings and graphic slurs and imagery, to the city’s parks department that morning after hearing about the incident from the community. The police were then notified, she said. Police were on the scene in the morning and afternoon of Feb. 13. Toronto Police Services tweeted that the graffiti is being investigated as “hate speech” and that “our hate crime unit [is] supporting divisional investigation.” The Leuty Lifeguard Station falls within 55 Division. McMahon said the vandalism is “not something that we would tolerate. We’re not tolerating that.” “Fifty-one per cent of Torontonians were born outside of the country,” she noted. “Our motto is ‘Diversity is our Strength.’ We will continue to be proud of that and support and live that mantra, and we will not accept this kind of action,” she added. McMahon suggested installing surveillance cameras in the Beach to curb vandalism is not the answer. “People who want to do this kind of thing (vandalize), they’ll find a way,” she explained. She said people have been offering to clean up the graffiti, which a parks employee was already painting over in the morning. “We definitely have seen an
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A city parks worker paints over racist graffiti spray-painted on the Leuty Lifeguard Station Feb. 13.
outpouring of support,” said McMahon. “It’s clean now, it’s back to its original state-ish,” said McMahon, adding paint doesn’t adhere as well to surfaces in cold weather. In a statement forwarded to Beach Metro News, the East Enders Against Racism (EEAR), a local community group, called for immediate action in response to the crime. “EEAR encourages all residents to call out hateful acts and dismantle oppression in our public spaces, schools
and our own homes,” the statement read. “We particularly extend our support to our Black and Jewish community members in light of this incident.” Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith said “the hate graffiti on the Leuty Lifeguard Station is disgusting and has no place here.” The MP is co-hosting an anti-racism town hall with Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church at 2029 Gerrard St E.
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PLANS ARE afoot to re-open Rocca’s No Frills, a local grocery store that closed its doors unexpectedly in May 2016, before the year’s end. “We continue to work hard with the intent to open a newly renovated store by the early fall,” said Karen Gumbs, a spokesperson for Loblaw Companies Limited, which is No Frills’ parent company, in an email.
“I can tell you that we are happy with the progress we are making with the renovations to Rocca’s No Frills,” Gumbs said. Workers at the 269 Coxwell Ave. site of the store are wrapping up work on the foundation, footings and basement of the building after the majority of the building was demolished. Gumbs said this stage of construction is expected to be completed within a few weeks. Loblaw will provide more informa-
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Erskine-Smith said the 2018 federal Liberal budget, set for release on Feb. 27, may include the additional funding for Indigenous housing that the government is committed to providing. “A major theme of the budget… is going to be reconciliation,” he said. The funding would be in addition to money earmarked for the Liberals’ National Housing Strategy, a 10-year, $40-billion initiative announced this past November. One of the strategy’s goals is to cut homelessness across the country in half. It is not yet clear what, exactly, the funding for the Indigenous population would go towards, but it would be part of a yet-to-be-finalized Indigenous Housing Strategy. ErskineSmith said the strategy would “be built on the same principles of the National Housing Strategy.” He said it would include funding for new homes as well as repairs and specific benefits for Indigenous people in need. “We are absolutely seized with this. The situation with Indigenous peoples off reserves obviously needs to be addressed,” said Erskine-Smith. The Ministry of Indigenous Services is “engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation partners to develop distinctions-based housing strategies,” according to a statement forwarded by Erskine-Smith. The consultation is “an ongoing process between the department, NIOs (national Indigenous organizations) and other Indigenous partners,” according to the statement.
Fletcher said the present Applegrove site presents accessibility issues for seniors and people with strollers in tow and doesn’t have room for a real meeting space. If the existing station were torn down, Fletcher also suggested there could be room to build affordable housing units on top of space for Applegrove. “Certainly there’s a terrible need for affordable housing across the city and in this area as well,” she said. Before the 55 Division property can be considered for other uses, Toronto Police Services must be relocated and the lot needs to be declared surplus land for municipal uses. CreateTO, a new city agency taking on projects previously handled by BuildTO and the Toronto Port Lands Company, and city staff will analyze the site to determine its future, which could include listing it for sale. “If it is recommended to be surplus land – for specific municipal uses – there is a standard practice the city uses. The city reaches out to all city divisions, agencies and corporations, as well as local councillors, to determine any municipal interest in retaining the property,” read a statement forwarded by CreateTO spokesperson Natalie Pastuszak. Applegrove’s Fletcher noted if the 55 Division site becomes a community centre it wouldn’t be the first example of such a scenario. Community Centre 55 is located in a former police station at 97 Main St. “We could just keep that tradition, and old police stations become community centres,” Fletcher said.
Magic moments Olivia and Nakoa joined other wizards, faeries and magical marvels at the Duke of Connaught Gym on Saturday, Feb. 17 for the Applegrove Community Complex’s 4th Annual Family Dance and Winter Social: Magic and Marvels. Visitors were treated to music, dancing, crafts, treats and plenty of adorable costumes. PHOTO: JOSH SHERMAN
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THE BEACHES-EAST York NDP will select their candidate for the upcoming provincial election Thursday, Feb. 22 at a meeting at the Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. NDP leader Andrea Horwath is a special guest at the event, which begins with registration at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to everyone, but in order to vote at the meeting you must be a member of the NDP in good standing, living within the boundaries of the provincial riding of Beaches-East York. As of late last week, there was only one official declared candidate, Dr. Rima Berns-McGown. The 25-year Beach resident, whose work has focused on anti-racism and diaspora studies, announced her candidacy earlier this month, writing on her website, www.beyrima.ca, that the Beach needs a “game-changer”, and that her “entire life’s work – as a university lecturer, a researcher and a writer – has been about creating a society that works for everyone who lives in it.” Party rules state that nomination documents must be received by the party’s provincial office at least 10 days before the nomination meeting. BEACHES-EAST YORK MP Nathaniel ErskineSmith and MPP Arthur Potts are co-hosting an Anti-Racism Town Hall on Feb. 22 at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E. They’ll be joined by MPP Michael Coteau, who heads up the province’s anti-racism directorate, and Mississauga MP Iqra Khalid, who drafted a private member’s motion aimed at condemning Islamophobia and other kinds of discrimination. Representatives from local group East Enders Against Racism and STAMP, Standing Together Against Mailing Prejudice, a group organized to stop the delivery of controversial publication Your Ward News will also be in attendance. The meeting is particularly relevant on the heels of last week’s racist vandalism of the Leuty Lifeguard Station, but has been in the works for months as a way for local politicians to hear from and provide information to constituents who have been contacting local political offices looking for ways to help or take action in the midst of discriminatory events. THE GRANTFUL Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen celebrates its 1st anniversary on March 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E. The soup kitchen and pantry opened last year in response to those in the community experiencing food scarcity and the March 3 event hopes to further raise awareness as well as raise money for the continued operation of the program. “Since the non-profit’s inception we have served over 2500 hot meals, served 50 families bi-weekly at our food pantry, clothed 15 school age children/40 adults, shipped boxes of clothing, baby food and non-perishable items to Jamaica and Barbuda and prepared 100 Christmas hampers for our clients,” writes soup kitchen executive director Loy Pinnock Brown. “This year we plan on feeding more families and spreading more love.” To find out how you can help, contact organizers at 416-690-6169 or visit www.grantame.com. WARD. 32 Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon and Toronto city parks staff are hosting a community consultation on the future of the Donald Summerville Playground, also known as Pirate Park, the park next to the pool. The city-led meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Balmy Beach Club, 360 Lake Front. Kids are welcome at the meeting.
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Seated in the living room that was at one time the doctor’s examination room in the Beach home Wentworth and Shirley purchased in the ‘50s, the family spoke of his unflinching dedication to patients, which came to be one of his defining qualities, his passion for sailing—including building his own boat— and smaller details, like a penchant for bowties and Birkenstocks. Shirley first met Wentworth, born in a Montreal suburb during the depression, at a church event in the Beach when Shirley was 16. The teenagers went tobogganing together that evening. “He had his arms around me in the back,” Shirley recalled. “And he thought, as he held me, ‘This is somebody I want to know better,’” she laughed. They were a couple ever since and married in 1955, one year be-
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Dr. “Skip” Wentworth Jones served the Beach as a family doctor for over 50 years.
fore Wentworth graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto. When asked, Shirley can’t pin down a fondest memory from their life together.
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Underwood, Lily Bergasse, and Tom—leading to hectic mornings in a single-bathroom home. But Wentworth’s patience, another trait his family remembers warmly, always prevailed. Heather said her dad taught her “to be patient,” adding, “Daddy was always so patient with all of us.” Laurie, the eldest daughter, recalled another lesson. “He always quoted Henry David Thoreau: ‘Simplify, simplify.’” Wentworth retired in January 2014 after more than 50 years serving the Beach as a family doctor. He suffered from Alzheimer’s disease at the end of his life. A lifelong member of the Balmy Beach Club, Wentworth was an accomplished paddler, even winning a canoe championship in 1950. He shared his waterfaring ways with his wife, and the two took canoe trips over the years, although Wentworth was wont to leave his patients back in the Beach for any period of time. “The phone was ringing all hours of the night when women were having babies,” said Heather. As talk turns to canoe trips in the Jones household on the afternoon before the memorial service, Shirley suddenly has her fondest memory: their honeymoon in Honey Harbour. After getting married across the street from their home, their friends drove them out of the city. A fellow Balmy Beach Club member had loaned them a canoe, but when they reached the water they were in for a surprise. “It just began to fill up with water, it was really hilarious,” said Shirley. Undeterred, they managed to enjoy their two-week retreat in Georgian Bay. “I’d never done anything like that before,” Shirley said. “He was in charge, and he taught me to paddle.”
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Robotics team gets the OK to travel By Josh Sherman
AFTER WEEKS of uncertainty, the Toronto District School Board is going to let the Glen Ames robotics team travel south of the border to participate in an international competition after all. At a regular meeting on Feb. 7, board trustees voted to create a district-wide exemption to the stateside travel ban it imposed in March 2017 following the Trump Administration’s travel ban on travellers from six Muslim majority countries. The board’s ban was put in place so that students would not face the possibility of being turned back at the border, according to the TDSB. While the new TDSB exemption for students and staff applies to “student competitions and professional development opportunities,” if any one person is refused entry at the border, the whole group will need to turn back. “The Board was of the view that students’ educational opportunities were being significantly impacted by continuing to restrict student travel to the United States for competitions,” said Chair Robin Pilkey in a news release. Without the TDSB amendment to the broader ban, the Glen Ames robotics team, named the Walking Lead, would not have been allowed to travel in May to Carlsbad, Calif., where they have earned the right to compete in an international event. The Grade 7 and 8 team, which impressed judges at a provincial championships earlier this year with their
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This year’s Glen Ames Robotics Team, The Walking Lead.
Royal Flush invention that reduces lead levels in drinking water, had been campaigning for an exemption to the travel ban ahead of the trustees’ vote. Their change.org petition has garnered about 1,300 signatures as well as media attention. Coach Luke Martin said the ordeal was “a really interesting process” for the students, one that landed the team on the CBC the day of the decision and generated exposure for the issue. “They really felt like their voices were heard, and they felt like it went through a good democratic process,” said Martin. “But,” Martin added, “They could see both sides of the issue and they could understand why the
travel ban was there to begin with.” With the trip to California still a ways away, the team is currently prepping for another major event closer to home. “Right now they’re preparing for the Ontario Innovation Celebration,” said Martin. At that 18-team event set to take place at Seneca College on Feb. 25, the Walking Lead will make a case for their Royal Flush invention, which automatically runs water to flush out lead buildup, before a panel of judges. The three teams deemed to have the most innovative inventions will then have the chance to head on to the Global Innovation competition in San Jose, Calif., in June.
School trustee reprimanded By Josh Sherman
THE TORONTO District School Board trustee for Ward 16 is taking a leave of absence following an investigation into recent code of conduct complaints filed against her. Sheila Cary-Meagher announced her leave, effective immediately, in an apology letter dated Feb. 2. “Last November, I made a comment that I deeply regret, using a term that I recognize was inappropriate and unacceptable,” she said in the letter. “I accept full responsibility for that and apologize unreservedly to the people I offended, the students and staff of the TDSB, to the residents of Toronto who I have been privileged to serve and to the LGBTQ community in particular.” The controversy, which is detailed in TDSB documents, stems from a parents’ meeting this past October and an expulsion hearing the following month. One “complainant alleged that the respondent used the word ‘dyke’ repeatedly as a derogatory term and in a disparaging way,” according to documents. A separate investigation concerned comments made at a school meeting following two days of hold and secure
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Finding gratitude in the gifts of community Anna Killen Editor
THANKS TO everyone who shared their stories for this year’s Winter Writing Contest (Winners and special mentions on Page 12). It is always a treat to see the variety of entries and be reminded that there are many talented wordsmiths right here in our neighbourhood. This year’s entries were particularly special to read because they focused on gifts – personal stories that expressed gratitude for the big things and the small things, for material items that turned out
to mean so much more, and for life and neighbours. One entrant, Barb Phillips, wrote an essay on the value of community and how it shifts over a lifetime. “Any stage of life is enriched when a person has the gift of connection to a community of people,” writes Phillips. She titled her essay “The Powerful Gift of Community” and we couldn’t agree with her thesis more. This sensibility speaks to us here at Beach Metro because connecting the community has been at the heart of what we do since we first came together in 1972. As always, we are only as strong as our readership and experience
shows us we are stronger when the community gets involved. You can help us by highlighting stories you think we are missing and issues that get overlooked and go unnoticed. Send us a note, comment on our website or social media, give us a call, drop by the office – we want this paper to be filled with your story ideas, photos, suggestions and words. You’re already doing a great job. The thoughtful comments on last issue’s story about a push for more streamlined Kingston Road transit should be printed and submitted to city staff who are studying the issue. The submissions for our new “Beach Photos” series have been
illuminating and of great quality – keep them coming! And, as always, a number of the stories in this issue started with an email or a phone call from one of you (we will respect those readers’ privacy, but you know who you are and we are thankful). There are a number of opportunities for you to get involved in a future issue, on top of traditional avenues. Our new environment columnist Katie Fullerton wrote in the Feb. 6 issue that she wants to hear about your favourite ways to pitch the plastic. And she’s always keen to include local suggestions for reducing your environmental footprint, so feel free to send her a note.
As Design and Style columnist Christine Roberts writes in this issue, Page 17, she’d love to help you with any design questions or problems. Send her your photos and you may be featured in a future column. And election season is coming up, if it isn’t here already, which means our newsroom wants to hear from you about issues you’d like to see our candidates asked about – and who you think is best suited for the job(s). You can send us private tips or write a Letter to the Editor as a way to get feedback from the community. The powerful gift of community – it’s a real thing and we’re grateful to be a part of it.
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Call to account those who use hate to divide REGARDING THE racist graffiti on the Leuty Lifeguard Station. On behalf of the Beach Interfaith Outreach Program we would like to extend our love, support and respect to all the members of the Beach Hebrew Institute and our Black community members in the face of such a cruel assault. For over 20 years our Interfaith Community of faith groups has worked together oblivious of our differences but instead embracing our common goals. As one other supporter so eloquently said, “It is so important that we stand side by side with one another, celebrating diversity and calling to account those who use hate to divide.” Suzanne Beard Beach Interfaith Outreach Program
Make energy efficiency a priority RE: IN My Opinion: Global leadership starts here at home (Feb. 7, 2018) When energy efficiency in our homes and buildings goes up, our carbon pollution and utility bills will go down. Moving to an ultra energy-efficient, low-carbon building sector is a win-win for Canadians. Ten organizations, including the Pembina Institute, Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance, and The Atmospheric Fund, have urged the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to prioritize swift action on new and existing buildings. To improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and create green jobs, our coalition encourages these key federal actions: (1)
driving momentum toward “netzero energy ready” new construction, (2) accelerating retrofits and emissions reductions in existing buildings, (3) improving energyefficiency standards for appliances, (4) catalyzing private investment in energy efficiency through strategic use of public funds, and (5) leading by example with public buildings. The shift to ultra energy-efficient and low-carbon homes and buildings will reduce energy costs for Canadians. It will also help Canada reach its 2030 climate target under the Paris Agreement. Karen Tam Wu Acting B.C. director, Pembina Institute
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The stories behind the stories By Muriel Lennox
SHARING CENTRE stage with my young neighbour, India Harvey-Kane, during a talk on my latest book, Rivers of Gold, was a reminder of the unforeseen bonuses of my chosen profession. Weaving the colourful history of horse racing with the science of genetics, Rivers of Gold is populated with magnificent horses and their often extraordinary human companions. Among the cast are India’s great-greatgreat grandmother, Mildred Kane, and her horse, Willie the Kid, winner of the 1940 running of the King’s Plate at our local Woodbine Racetrack. The victory also established Mildred as the first woman to own the winner of the country’s most prestigious horse race. And so it was that India, with the assistance of her mother, Tina, brought Willie the Kid’s King’s Plate trophy, oil paintings, horseshoes, and other memorabilia to the standing-room only evening at the Beaches library on Queen Street East. While I fielded questions regarding the equine stars of Rivers of Gold, India graciously spoke of Mildred and took the audience on a tour of the horseracing treasures. In the process, history came to life. We all benefited. It was a lesson in life’s unexpected gifts and full-circle moments. My career as an author got off to a rocky start. After my first book, E.P.Taylor: A Horseman and his Horses, I vowed to never write another. Of course, had I not been a complete rookie I would never have contemplated writing about Canada’s most powerful entrepreneur. It took over 10 months to secure my first interview. Years to earn his trust. And then there was the research and writing. And rewriting. And more rewriting. Fourteen years later I was lured back into the world of long-distance writing by a feisty little Canadian champion named Northern Dancer, a horse that called Woodbine Racetrack home.
No doubt guided by the hand of fate, my change of heart, appropriately, took place in a bookshop. As I was entering, I passed a fellow leaving the store. When I reached the front desk, the proprietress explained that the gentleman was from the US and was looking for a book about Northern Dancer. She asked if there was one. There wasn’t. “Why don’t you write it,” she said. “OK,” I said. It was the easiest decision I have made. My previous publisher had been bought by another and they weren’t interested. “Who wants to read a book about a horse?” they brayed, as did every other Canadian publisher. But while writing about E.P. Taylor was challenging, I learned a lot, not the least of which is, never quit. So we started our own publishing company, Beach House Books. An international bestseller, Northern Dancer: The Legend and his Legacy has been translated into Japanese and Spanish and read by millions. For further info on Muriel Lennox and all her books go to www.beachhousebooks.ca
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Community Calendar FEB. 20: 100 Women Who Care Toronto East meeting at The Mayfair Raquel Club, 7:15 p.m. Interested in helping local charitable organizations but short on time? In just 1 hour, learn about 3 local charities and help select one to receive this quarter’s donations ($100 per member). Special guest speaker is Deb Williams, makeup artist and author of “Grace Makeup for Midlife”. Info: torontoeast-100women@rogers.com FEB. 21: Let’s Talk About Advance Care Planning at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 1:30-3 p.m. Get more information about Advance Care Plans and Power of Attorney. Learn how to discuss your plans and decisions with the significant people and healthcare providers in your life. Tools and resources to help your planning process. Registration is required. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Joanne Gallagher 416-778-5805 x 218 FEB. 21: Auditions for The Isaiah Project at Woodbine Heights Drama Club, 7 p.m. Through music, mask, dance and spoken word, The Isaiah Project translates the greatest prophetic poetry of the book of Isaiah into a timeless drama for today: a story of people both lost and found. Awardwinning scriptwriter and lyricist Dennis Hassell partners with musical composer, international performer and recording artist Jeanine Noyes in this community workshop production. Wanted: Community Singers, Actors, Dancers, Musicians (esp. clarinet, viola, violin, flute, accordion); craft people & crew. Performances are April 28 and 29. Contact: Bob PatersonWatt at woodbineheights@gmail.com FEB. 21: Donald D. Summerville Playground Community Consultation at the Balmy Beach Club, 360 Lake Front, 7-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Councillor McMahon and City of Toronto Parks staff. Info: councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca FEB. 22: Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Town Hall at Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by MPP Arthur Potts and MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Discuss how communities can stand against hate, intolerance, and discrimination. Info: 416-690-1032, arthurpotts.onmpp.ca FEB. 22: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Get Out” 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. FEB. 23: Music on Main at Calvary Church, 72 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Instrumental and vocal music with Scarborough Music Lovers Band and East York Barbershoppers, followed by desserts. Tickets $15. Info: 416-691-4721 FEB. 23, 24: Parent Knowledge Conference at Norway Junior P.S., 390 Kingston Rd. •Friday: Keynote Speaker & Presentation, 6:30 p.m. ‘Exploring Executive Functioning and Mindfulness’ •Saturday: Workshops. How We Can Support Our Children’s Commitment to Sport, 9 a.m.; Changes to the TDSB’s Special Education Program, 10 a.m.; Preventing Bullying and Building Healthy Relationships, 11 a.m. Cost: Norway parents/guardians $10 both days or $5 one day; Community parents/guardians $20 both days or $10 one day. Tickets: https://goo.gl/forms/vb31oPv4kv39hlwC2 FEB. 25 & MARCH 4: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and double-tracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3 (cash only). New members welcome. Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org FEB. 26, MARCH 26, April 23, May 28: Sacred Circle Dance at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. (1 block N of Coxwell subway station. Enter through doors up laneway on west side, up the stairs into the sanctuary.) 1-3:15 p.m. Dance time-honoured simple folk dance steps to a wide range of music, ground yourself in the here and now of the circle. All dances are taught/reviewed. All are welcome. Info: Carolynn at cebett@gmail.com
FEB. 26: Scarborough Osteoporosis Support and Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 FEB. 28: Bereavement Support Group at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. (corner Danforth Ave. & Main St.), 5-6:30 p.m., for those aged 55+ who have lost a spouse or partner. Info: 416-698-4628 MARCH 6: Fairmount Park Playground Community Consultation at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Councillor McMahon and City of Toronto Parks staff. Info: councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca MARCH 11: The Psychic is In! at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E., once a month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-ish. Live entertainment and great food plus great shops to walk-about in Toronto Beach! Info: text 647-449-5920, email ThePsychicInn@ gmail.com, www.ThePsychicInn.com MARCH 24: Scarborough Seedy Saturday and Green Fair at Blessed Cardinal Newman High School, 100 Brimley Rd. S. (south of Kingston Rd.), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual seed exchange, heirloom seed vendors, gardening booths and advice, environmental organizations, green living ideas and great workshops on growing and living sustainably. Over 50 exhibitors and many workshops. Info: scarboroseedysaturday@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/SSSGFair MARCH 26: Applegrove Community Complex Annual Meeting at 60 Woodfield Rd., 6:30 p.m. Meeting will include a light supper, speaker, annual report, and awards. The agency is also looking for individuals to join the Board. To vote, membership must have been obtained by February 23. RSVP: 416-461-8143 MARCH 30: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m., with Artistic Director Mervin W. Fick and Jennifer Krabbe, Laura McAlpine, Matthew Cassils, and Marcel van Helden. Tickets: General $25 ($30 at door), Youth 7-18 $12.50 ($15 at door), Children under 7 free. Tickets and info: www.torontobeachchorale.com or a choir member 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 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com TUESDAYS: ‘DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S’ Dance Class at Beach United Church (Meeting Room 1 – fully accessible facility), 140 Wineva Ave., 1-2 p.m., until March 27. This Toronto-based dance class helps those with Parkinson’s disease explore the potential of their own movement through choreography and improvisation. No dance experience necessary. Caregivers/spouses are welcome but it is not necessary to bring a dance partner. $60 for each 6-week term ($10/ class). Instructor: Claire Wootten, longtime Beacher and Associate Professor in Dept. of Dance, York University. Info and registration: Sarah Robichaud 647-2179252, register@dancingwithparkinsons. com or clairefwootten@gmail.com 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 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (September to May): Food and Fellowship
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LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Feb. 21 – The Heiress (1949); Feb. 28 – About Schmidt (2002) •Beaches Adult Book Club, first Thursday of every month, 7-8 p.m. March 1 – Yiddish for Pirates by Gary Barwin; April 5 – Don’t I Know You? by Marni Jackson •March 2: Financial Abuse, 2-3 p.m. Learn about red flags from local bankers with the Canadian Bankers Association. Part of ‘Your Money Seniors’ Series. Info: 416-393-7703 DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Film Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22 – Marshall •Feb. 28: NonFiction Book Club, 6:30 p.m. ‘Legacy: How French Canadians have shaped North America’ •March 3: Family Book Club, 11 a.m. ‘To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to Your Body in Space’ •March 6: Survive and Thrive – Move Ahead Financially after Losing Your Job, 6:30-7:30 p.m., presented by CPA Canada •March
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Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. This program, supported by Second Harvest, provides a hot meal to those in need. Info: 416-690-5169 TORONTO SENIORS HELPLINE offers support and information, 365 days a year, about Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day programs, crisis services, at-home care such as nursing and personal support, phone counselling, and caregiver resources. Call 416-2172077, 1-877-621-2077, TTY 1-844-946-1700 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 to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 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 Nancy L’Estrange 416-686-2906 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) Feb. 26, March 5, 12 •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Feb. 27, March 13, 27 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Feb. 20, March 6, 20 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) Feb. 21, 28, March 7 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) until May 17 inclusive •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) until May 18 inclusive. Info: 416-691-6869 MARKET 55 @ Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. (at Swanwick). Indoor farmers’ market featuring produce, meats, cheese, baked goods, fresh coffee beans, fermented foods and more! Every Sunday 10am-2pm. Info: market55to@gmail.com ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 11, 9 Dawes Rd. •Saturdays: Live Entertainment, 7:30-11:30 p.m., in the clubroom. Saturdays: Shoot Pool and win some meat, 3-5 p.m. $10 per person. Info: 416-699-1353 WINTER STATIONS, along the boardwalk between Ashbridge’s Bay and the Balmy Beach Club, until April 1. This year’s theme is ‘Riot’. Info: winterstations.com PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. Featuring all things vintage from collectible to antique. Hats, books, china, a large selection of post cards and stamps and much more. Thank you for supporting Pegasus
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15: Food Skills for Teens, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Toronto Public Health workshop about basic cooking skills for youth aged 12-19. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7783 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Feb. 27: Top Secret – The Dangers of Censorship in the age of fake news, with award-winning author Cordelia Strube, 7-8 p.m. •Saturdays: Chess Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Casual chess for ages 13 and up. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. TAYLOR LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •March 14: Mad Science, 2-3 p.m., for school-aged children. Foggy dry ice storms, magic mud, altered sound waves and more. •Book Club: First Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m.; first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. •Info: 416-396-8940 CHURCHES ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (2 blocks E. of Main St.). Lent Services – every Friday during Lent: 4:30 pm Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross, 7:30 pm Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration for an hour. Everyone welcome. Email: stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca or phone 416-698-1106 BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service held at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Jam Nite, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Bring your instrument, voice, a song to share. No musical skill level needed.•Jazz & Reflection, March 3, 4:30 p.m. “Old School Gospel” featuring Jake Hiebert. Freewill offering. •Knitting for Shivering Children Group, March 10, 10 a.m. We welcome new members, including beginners, to knit vests, blankets, hats and stuffed animals for impoverished children. •SoundWave Café, March 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. featuring “The Sun Harmonic” performing in a relaxed coffee house atmosphere. •Blood Donor Clinic, March 23, 1:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. •Wednesday Line Dancing, 1:30-3:30 p.m. •Thursday Yoga Classes, 10:30-11:30 a.m. •Feb. 21, 5:30-7pm, Messy Church. All-ages family event with crafts, activities, music and a story, and a great meal. February’s theme is “Lent” •Feb. 24, 4:30-5:15pm, Jazz Vespers featuring the Eighth Street Orchestra. •Feb. 27, 7:30-9pm, Toronto Winds Present: Ontario Pictures. A performance featuring a wide array of Ontario-based composers. •March 7, 12:15pm-1pm, Noontime Concert Series, The Dark Lake Quartet. A monthly noontime concert.•March 10, 4:30-5:15pm, Gospel, Blues, and Praise Service. Join us at Hope United for a service featuring inspirational music that will touch the soul and lift the spirit. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Mid-week Service, 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com 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! LGBT friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen), where all are welcome. Join us for Lenten and Easter services. Sundays in Lent from Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m., Palm Sunday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m., Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m., a communion service downstairs in the Friendship Hall, and Easter Sunday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
BEACH METRO NEWS
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Hastings Withers is one with the lake By Josh Sherman
IF YOU’RE out on Kew Beach early on a winter morning, you might see a lone figure in a wetsuit and life jacket dive into the icy water. That would probably be long-time Beacher and swimmer Hastings Withers. For the past three years, he’s hardly missed his once-aweek dip in Lake Ontario—no matter what the thermometer reads. “I didn’t start in the winter,” Withers, 72, laughed. “I started in the rather balmy fall.” From there, the septuagenarian swimmer didn’t look back—figuratively and literally, since his preferred stroke is a backstroke. “I just decided to keep going and see how long I could keep going,” he said. Withers has changed up his route a few times. Departing near the tennis courts at the foot of Waverley Road, he’s swum to Ashbridges Bay and Balmy Beach. Lately, though, he just swims straight out into the lake and back again. After setting out between 7 and 7:30 a.m., he limits himself to 2,000 strokes—that roughly equals a kilometre by Withers’ count—and then makes his way to shore. “I take shoes with me so that I can land anywhere,” he explained. It takes between 20 and 25 minutes for Withers to swim from the tennis courts to the western end of the boardwalk. He doesn’t wear a watch in the water, though, so it’s impossible to give a precise estimate. “I have my swim and I’m free for the rest of the day,” he said. Out on the wintery water, Withers has yet to encounter a fellow swimmer, but he has run into a flock of cormorants. The fowl dove into the water around him in search of a meal. “That was kind of fun,” Withers, a Beach resident for 40 years, said. Fluttering above the water, monarch butterflies were another of his visitors during a previous autumnal dip. “I’m glad I haven’t seen any sharks,” he joked. Free from the threat of a great white,
PHOTO: ERWIN BUCK
Hastings Withers attempts a headstand during one of his regular swims in Lake Ontario. Below, Withers has promised to always wear his life jacket while taking the plunge.
Withers has nonetheless confronted other dangers: namely, ice. Because he favours the backstroke for its comfort, his line of vision is limited. The stroke’s shortcoming has led him to a direct collision with the frozen stuff at least once. “It was like being hit in the head,” he recalled. “It was quite alarming at the time,” he added. To assuage concerned family members, Withers has promised to always wear his life jacket when taking the plunge. And he usually does have an idea of what to expect on the water ahead of time. Withers likes to scout out the conditions the day before to see just how icy it is. His commitment to a regular weekly routine helps some, too, in terms of staying up-todate on conditions.
Swimming is just one of the physical activities Withers continues to pursue. He also kayaks and paddleboards and, when the mercury rises, he laces up a pair of roller blades and goes for a spin with his friends. “A couple of years ago we rollerbladed for a trip from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario,” he said. Last year, he even entered a rollerblading marathon in Duluth, Minn. Turns out keeping active in his advanced years is not strictly a matter of health for Withers. “Well, I think it’s just the kid in me,” said Withers, who grew up in England not far from the shore. “When I’m swimming, I remember the fun it was when we were kids, and we would splash around in the waves and that feeling of playing around is part of a it—a big part of it.”
Inaugural Secret Marathon empowers, builds community By Anna Killen
PSST… WE’RE going to let you in on a secret. A new, inspirational 3km race is planned for cities across Canada, and its roots are right here in the Beach. The inaugural Secret Marathon launches Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beaches Running Room on Queen Street East, as well as nine other Running Rooms in cities across Canada. The run/walk event is a 1.5 km out and back race, and the route is kept secret until the beginning of the race. The national event is inspired by the experiences of runners in the Marathon of Afghanistan, that country’s first official marathon, where the route needs to be kept secret as a matter of safety. After local filmmaker Kate McKenzie and her colleague Martin Parnell filmed a documentary about the race, titled The Secret Marathon, set to be released in the fall, the pair were inspired to create an event to honour and share those women’s stories and celebrate everyone’s right to run.
PHOTO: ANNA KILLEN
Filmmaker Kate McKenzie and Beaches Running Room assistant manager Terri Lancelotte are ready and set for the inaugural Secret Marathon 3K on March 7.
“In Afghanistan we witnessed something really special,” said McKenzie. “Women and men came together in solidarity under extremely difficult circumstances, to support the
right that all humans should have to walk or run free of fear in their community,” she added. By the time McKenzie met John Stanton, the founder of Running Room, last spring and told him
about the film and her experiences in Afghanistan, she was already a member of the Beaches Running Room community, having signed up for their weekly running group when she first arrived in Toronto. “When I first moved to Toronto a year-and-a-half ago, I knew only a handful of people in the whole city. I saw a sign in the window of the Beaches Running Room that said they hosted a weekly community run so I took a chance and showed up hoping I would meet some new friends. I met so many amazing people that night and felt like I was finally part of a community,” she said. She told the group about her plans to film the Marathon of Afghanistan and “everyone was so encouraging and supportive… it seemed only natural that when we decided to launch the inaugural Secret Marathon 3K that we had to do it at the Beaches Running Room because they had supported me from the beginning.” While McKenzie would have been happy to launch the race in only one city to start, Stanton and the team at the Running Room encouraged her to think bigger.
“The Secret Marathon builds a sense of community during a time in which our world needs more community,” said Stanton. Now, also aided by the charity Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, the race is taking place the day before International Women’s Day in 10 cities across Canada – including McKenzie’s hometown of Calgary, giving the Beach an unofficial rival. McKenzie thinks Calgary has more signups right now, but after an enthusiastic meeting at last Wednesday’s regular Beach running group, which Running Room assistant manager Terri Lancelotte helped organize, she thinks that won’t be the case for long. To register for The Secret Marathon 3K go to https:// www.events.runningroom.com/ site/?raceId=14758. For more information about the event and the film, visit www.thesecretmarathon.com. The race starts at 6:30 p.m. on March 7 at the Beaches Running Room, 1977 Queen St. E., with postevent celebrations planned until 8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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THANK YOU to everyone who entered our 2018 Winter Writing Contest. This year, we asked you to tell us about “the best gift you’ve ever received” -- and you delivered. There were many standout entries, but Evelyn Barsby’s unique and special story, “My Balloon “is our overall winner. Michael Hume’s funny and inspiring story, “Best Gift Ever Given and Received” was selected as runner-up. Both Evelyn and Michael have won gifts sponsored by Ella Minnow Bookstore on Kingston Road and Valentino Assenza, and their stories are printed on these pages. Thank you to our sponsors. The contest was organized by Beach Metro News, Community Centre 55, and writing coach Patricia McCully, who said, “Thanks to everyone who submitted a story to the contest. I enjoyed reading the variety of stories reflecting gifts that meant a lot to you. Congratulations to the winners!”
My Balloon By Evelyn Barsby
IT WAS the spring of 1975 and I was six-years-old. We had been in Canada for four months and I was given the best present ever—a beautiful, multi coloured balloon. I hadn’t yet acquired any toys after having recently arrived with my family with only the bare essentials. A coup d’état had occurred in our homeland and many intellectuals had been taken prisoner by the military regime. My father had been seen as an enemy of the state. After what seemed like a long time for a young child moving from place to place in South America, we had finally come to settle in Toronto. On this particular spring Saturday, I had been out with my dad at the local flea market to buy some household necessities. As we were leaving, I noticed an older man with a big smile on his face etched with deep wrinkles, standing outside the market with a bouquet of brightly coloured balloons swinging in the wind. My face must have lit up and my father, who had become accustomed to saying no to my frequent childhood requests (there simply wasn’t any leftover money for frivolous things), took out his last coins and asked if it was enough for one of the brightest balloons dancing in the milieu of colour. He tied it around my wrist and I skipped along, looking up at my newfound happiness. It was a marbled balloon with every colour of the rainbow represented, and I marveled at how beautiful and cheerful it was. I had never seen anything else quite like it. The lines and shapes made from the marbling captured my imagination. I saw a heart and then a tree trunk that led to another flower-like form that lead to what appeared to be a puffy, white cloud. The more I looked at it, the more my imagination found new shapes. I was mesmerized by every inch of that balloon. When we got to our twelfth-floor apartment, I showed my balloon to my two sisters. At first, I didn’t let them touch it, holding on to it tightly, but
soon enough we all began jumping off beds trying to catch it as it would make its inevitable climb upwards. I kept it tied to my wrist on its long tether so I could keep bringing it back down to us. It may have occupied us for hours, as the whole afternoon seemed to pass by quickly, as only childhood time can. Shortly before dinner, some friends of my parents arrived for a visit with their kids. I drew my balloon in closer once again, not wanting to share it with the other children. I had already started thinking my new possession was in danger of being punctured with too much play and now with the newly arrived interlopers, I hatched up a plan to keep it safe. After opening my bedroom closet door, I carefully placed the balloon inside, tied the ribbon around the door handle and then, ever so gently closed the wooden door to keep it hidden away from prying hands. I went back out to the living room and fell into the enjoyment of having visitors. Some time passed and groups seemed to form. The fathers went out to the balcony to talk and smoke their cigarettes and the mothers were soon in the kitchen continuing to prepare the meal. Five kids were left to play and entertain each other. The only boy among us, a five year old, who I quickly deemed an obnoxious brat, had caught sight of my balloon when he had arrived and wanted to play with it. I told him the balloon had burst and we should figure out another game. As we plotted and fell into a game of piggyback rides, my what-was-to-become Nemesis of All Time, disappeared from view. A short time later, he came running out into the living room with my precious balloon. I bucked my sister off like a crazed bronco and ran after him.
Finding myself behind Nemesis as he exited the apartment to the balcony, I thought I was too late, but my father was able to retrieve the balloon before it faced its demise. I breathed a sigh of relief; however, my reassurance was short-lived. My father saw the worry on my face, but instead of giving it back to me, he held the balloon and looked up at the late afternoon sky. He called all the kids to the balcony and the moms came out too. “Have you ever seen a balloon fly?” he asked. All the kids screamed happily that they hadn’t. My scream was the loudest though. “Noooo!” was all that managed to come out of my mouth. It wasn’t an answer to his question, but a plea to not release my balloon. A mere seconds later, he let it go. Up into the expansive sky it flew and danced away; the breeze carrying it off to new adventures. Perhaps to another little girl awaiting half way around the world, I thought. Tears streamed down my face as it made its way towards the horizon. “Look how beautiful it is flying so high,” my dad exclaimed. “That is what it is like to be free.” We all watched my balloon float away and disappear as the sun went down. In that moment, I had never been so upset with my father despite the simple beauty of that single balloon flying off into the distance. It was only years later when I looked back that I saw that afternoon through my father’s eyes. It was one of the first peaceful moments he had experienced in two years. He had been through hell and back. And on that spring day, with his family and his friends at his side, my father had shown us how happy he was that we were all together in Canada, glorious and free.
Best Gift Ever Given and Received By Michael Hume
ON SATURDAY, September 02, 1961, I smoked my first cigarette. I was 13-years-old. The pack was hidden in a tin can, wrapped in plastic and buried in a dump used by cottagers on Mazinaw Lake. That may seem like a lot of trouble to go to for a smoke. But smoking required clandestine measures then. What if my mother found out! My mother, a pack-a-day smoker, had threatened to cut my allowance if she found out I smoked. “I’m not paying for your cigarettes!” she warned me. Today, smokers are pariahs. Not in 1961. Smokers in movies and ads were suave, cool, sophisticated, tough. The Marlboro Man was the quintessential macho smoker. Celebrities endorsed cigarettes. Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961, breaking Babe Ruth’s record. He smoked Camels, “real cigarettes,” said a magazine ad. Few places prohibited smoking. Hospitals allowed smoking, as long as a patient was not on oxygen or in surgery. Every office desk came equipped with a phone and an ashtray. My high school allowed smoking in the cafeteria at Friday night dances. Try to imagine that today. So, back to that dump, out of sight of prying eyes that could rat me out to my mother. I lit up, and it quickly became apparent that something was wrong. My smoke billowed out in an indistinct cloud. This was not cool!
My smoke did not come out in that elegant, thin grey stream, a look that imparted to smokers an aura of contemplative sophistication and control. Why? That night, still trying to master the ‘art’ of smoking, I was at a party. Everyone, it seemed, but me knew how to smoke. At one point, two girls smoking with elegance were derisively smiling—smirking!—at my clumsy attempts to smoke with finesse. And then, a revelation: all these cool smokers were inhaling. Inhaling smoke into their lungs … deliberately! My mouthful of smoke came out as an indistinct cloud; the smoke in their lungs came out with refinement. So I inhaled … and coughed and choked. Now, a wiser person would have drawn the obvious conclusion: deliberately filling my lungs with smoke is a bad idea. What sane person would do this? The insanity of smoking is that in willingly filling our lungs with smoke, we engage in a behaviour that we would otherwise know is life-threatening. But I persevered, overcame the choking and coughing and became a real smoker. At first, I was an occasional smoker. The few cigarettes I smoked were either OPs (Other People’s) or stolen from my mother’s pack—but only if she was unlikely to notice one missing. Six months passed before I bought my first pack of cigarettes: Pall Mall. (Real cigarettes—Camel and Winston—were not then sold in Canada.) Hiding a pack of cigarettes at home was risky, so I smoked the whole pack over the course of an evening. Several years would pass before I again was a pack-aday smoker. And what harm was it doing? In the early ‘60s, the greatest harm from
smoking was the (absurd) belief that it stunted our growth. Not true, however! The Surgeon General of the United States released a monumentally significant report in 1964. Smoking, the report concluded, causes lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and emphysema. Wisdom again dictated that I should quit. But I was 16 and with that arrogant adolescent belief in my own immortality. Only old people got cancer, heart disease and emphysema. Besides, as The Who proclaimed in “My Generation:” “I hope I die before I get old.” (I long ago recanted that belief.) By 1972 I was smoking two large packs a day: 50 cigarettes. I was indifferent to or willfully ignoring any effects those 50 cigarettes were having on my health. But two people who cared about me were not. “Do you know you wheeze when you breathe?” they both had asked. They were adamant that I should quit. I said I would. But smokers lie to themselves and others: “I can quit when I want to!” Eleven years, 9 months and 28 days after I smoked my first cigarette, I got married. My bride remained concerned that I wheezed when I breathed. I continued to smoke; however, something was changing. My belief I could quit whenever I wanted had been based on a certainty: I controlled my smoking. But an uncertainty was nagging me; maybe I’m no longer in control. What if the cigarettes were? And I don’t like being controlled. By September 1975, I’d been a smoker for 14 years. It was time to take back control. That I “would” quit smoking was an empty promise; it was time to say and mean “I will quit smoking!” My wife’s birthday is September 27. That year there was something she very much wanted. Unfortunately— and I have forgotten exactly what it was—every store in Vancouver was sold out. New orders would not be filled for at least a month. So her birthday present was like my quitting smoking: something that “would” be. And that’s not good enough! We had a dinner reservation that night at one of Vancouver’s finer restaurants. As we were leaving for dinner, I opened my second pack of Rothman’s, took one out and lit my 26th cigarette of the day. Then, in that moment I knew I had a gift that would keep on giving to both of us. “When this pack is gone,” I said, “I’ll quit smoking.” (I was too cheap to toss a whole pack of cigarettes.) And I had said, “I will” not “I would.” Around noon the next day, I smoked the last cigarette in that pack. It was the last cigarette I ever smoked. Quitting smoking was the best gift I ever gave. It’s the reason why I’m here to tell this story, and why I don’t wheeze when I breathe.
Honourable Mentions • “The Gifts” by Gloria Gauthier • “The Powerful Gift of Community” by Barb Phillips • “Lee’s Gift” by Emma Reid • “The Gift of a Cat” by Jacky McCurrie • “The Best Gift I Ever Received: My Life” by Sharman Watson
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THE THIRD annual Cold Weather Blues Fest takes over Beach venues this weekend, Feb. 23 and 24. The community-organized showcase features more than a dozen bands in more than a dozen Beach bars for two nights of pure blues. Here are some of the confirmed acts: On Friday, Feb. 23 Paul James is at the Balmy Beach Club and Denis Keldie and Carlos Lopes are at the Outrigger. Both nights, Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24, Conor Gains plays Castro’s Lounge, the Fraser Melvin Band plays The Grover, Paul Reddick is at Hogtown Smoke, Sugar Brown & Bharath Rajakumar play The Stone Lion, Mr. Rick is at the Gull n’ Firkin, Clint Ryan and the Burgess Brothers are at Breakwall, Michael Keith plays Beach Love, Lotus Wight is at the Porchlight, and Jeni Thai Nolan is at the Gastro Pub. For more acts and specific times, keep an eye on the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ coldweatherbluesfest/ THE SCARBOROUGH Players present Christopher Durang’s Tony award winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, opening March 2. Directed by Katherine Turner, the comedy, which originally opened on Broadway with David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver, features local talent who will be familiar to audiences who saw the Players’ sold-out production of It’s A Wonderful Life in December. “The story centres around a zany family of siblings,” writes Erin Jones, director of publicity for the theatre program. “Successful movie star Sonia shows up at the family home with her new younger boyfriend Spike and finds her siblings Vanya and Sonia stuck in a rut. Old jealousies and resentments are stirred up as Sonia has
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
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‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ by the Scarborough Players
a shocking announcement. Add a mystical housekeeper and an aspiring young actress to this mix for more hilarity.” The cast stars Chip Thompson (Vanya), Deborah Jarvis (Sonia), Martha Breen (Masha), Holm Bradwell (Spike), Carolyn Williamson (Cassandra) and Robyn Deverett (Nina). Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike opens March 2, 2018 at 8 pm at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. Evening performance dates are March 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. Matinees are March 4, 11 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. As always, opening night features a wine and cheese reception with an opportunity to meet the cast and crew. To purchase tickets online, visit www.theatrescarborough.com or call (416) 267-9292.
THE NEXT Jazz and Reflection at Beach United Church is an “Old School Gospel” featuring Jake Hiebert, a Canadian musician with a following worldwide. Known mostly as a band leader and songwriter, he is also a passionate vocalist and guitarist who plays in bars and bistros, restaurants and music venues across Southern Ontario. Hiebert has been singing gospel music since he was a young person, but took a keen interest in old time American Gospel and Spirituals about 15 years ago, while playing swing blues and traditional jazz in New York City. Hiebert takes the stage at the Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3. More infomation at http://bigrudejake.ca/about/ ON THE 4th Saturday of every month, Hope United Church highlights a local jazz musician or group as part of the Jazz Vespers series, open to people of
all ages. This month, The Eighth Street Orchestra graces the stage at the Main and Danforth house of worship on Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. The Eighth Street Orchestra is a band of students and graduates from all over, playing a mix of traditional New Orleans jazz and Dixieland, with some modern jazz twists. Directed by Nolan Murphy, the Eighth Street Orchestra has only recently been playing in the local Toronto circuit, but has been playing across Ontario for several years.
hosts The Noontime Concert Series, where they invite local talent for a great afternoon of music. This month’s featured artists are The Dark Lake Quartet, consisting of Jamie Godber and Adrian Irvine, violin, Clara Nguyen-Tran, viola, and Benjamin Louwersheimer, cello. The Dark Lake Quartet was formed in 2017 and comprises of University of Toronto students hailing from all across Canada. Although the quartet is newly formed, they have already performed extensively throughout
Jake Hiebert Then, join Toronto Winds and conductor Dylan Rook Maddix on a journey through the musical landscape of Ontario on Feb. 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This performance will feature a diverse array of works by Ontario based composers Ka Nin Chan, David Jaeger, and Elizabeth Raum as well the world premiere of Sophie Dupuis’ Black Winter and Colin MacMahon’s Divertimento for Harp and Winds featuring OSM Standard Life Competition Winner and CBC Radio-Canada Young Artist Kristan Toczko. On the first Wednesday of every month, Hope United
Toronto, including for the American politician Bernie Sanders during his visit to the city in October. As students at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, the Dark Lake Quartet has had the honour of representing the faculty in master classes for members of the Cecilia String Quartet, New Oxford String Quartet, and the Musicians of Marlboro. They hope to continue gaining success in the months to come. Hope United Church is located at 2550 Danforth Ave. For more events and information, see the Community Calendar.
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Beach Arts Scene By Anna Killen
JOURNEYS, A group exhibition showcasing the work of over 20 artists from the Beach and surrounding area will be showing at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E., beginning Feb. 21. The exhibition of contemporary experimental is the product of participants in the space’s weekly “Just Do It” experimental painting program, designed to guide artists in their personal learning and growth under the leadership of Beach artist Grethe Jensen. It’s an opportunity to see some known local artists break away from their traditional styles. Journeys runs Feb. 21 to March 11. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m. For more information visit www.gerrardartspace.com/exhibitions or www.grethejensen.com
‘Looking Away’ by Cherie Daly
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He’s done it again ‘Love in Merryland’ by Dahlia Sawwan
Appu from AMS Pizza and Wings, 162 Main St., pictured here with his daughters, gets to keep the Silver Ladle trophy for another year after winning Community Centre 55’s annual soup competition for the third year on Feb. 15. His winning soup was a creamy vegetable, and beat out delicious entries from Murphy’s Law Kitchen and Pub, East of York Gourmet Food Co., and the Beach Hill Smoke House. The event was well attended and raised $275 for Community Centre 55.
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Deja Views By David Van Dyke
After the sale of the Bellefair United Church to developers in 2011, I remember taking this photo and wondering what a place of worship would look like as a condo. Well, here you have it.
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Design and Style Views
Gain perspective with a design audit Christine Roberts, baaid is an interior designer, stylist, avid vintage collector, and co-founder of the Leslieville Flea. She makes furniture and home accessories of reclaimed materials.
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is a convertible sofa in the room – not only a great spot to sit and work at, but it can double as extra sleeping space when needed. When we have a guest my work materials can all be tucked away neatly in my desk/console. Looking at areas of the home we don’t need or use constantly can help us reclaim some space and use it in a better way. Look at how you can get organized in each space. If you need more storage, look at items that are multi-functional. An old vintage trunk is a perfect coffee table and can provide much-needed storage. Ask yourself how you feel about the look of your home. Are there areas that could be refreshed without extensive renos? Moving through my house, I decided to stain the white grout in our bathroom a dark grey. A relatively easy solution that will solve the problem of the white grout looking dirty and also give a fresh look to the bathroom. Paint, of course, is the easiest way to change the look of any room. Most of our house is white or light grey. I love that look and feel for the common areas, but in a private space like an office or a powder room it is OK to have some fun and use a bolder colour. In my office I’ve gone with a much darker warm colour. The ceiling in that space is in such bad shape, patching and painting isn’t enough so I’ve decided to cover it in vintage tin ceiling tiles. This turns a problem into a design feature. Have a walk through your own home and identify areas that need some help or problems you need to deal with. Then, send me an email at shes-crafty@rogers.com with your design issues/problems or questions and pictures of the space you’re having trouble with. I’d love to help you out, and you might even be featured in the next column.
or me, January has always been a bit of a write-off month. I’m usually so exhausted from all of the holiday craziness (this year we at the Leslieville Flea held three holiday markets!), that it sometimes takes me almost the whole month to get into gear. It’s hard enough to remember the year, it’s even more difficult to get inspired and to get going. But I do love the idea of a fresh start and a clean slate, so now with February in full swing, it’s time to clear your head and take charge. I like to make a list of things I want to accomplish for the year: goals to meet, things that need doing, things I want to do. One of the goals I’ve set is to be even more conscious of the environment – maybe it’s the crazy weather patterns we are seeing and the scary reality of global warming. In keeping with this, we recently signed up for an energy audit – they come and assess how efficient your home is and make recommendations on where you can improve. There are rebates for upgrading things like furnaces and windows or making changes to decrease your home’s energy consumption. That started me thinking about making a design audit of my home. We often focus on how our home looks, but we sometimes forget about how it functions. A design audit is a great way to help you make better use of your home – and give you a fresh perspective. Start by going room to room. Take notes and/or pictures so you will have a complete idea of what needs to be dealt with. Look at how your home is functioning. Our lives change and so does the way we use our homes. This audit can help improve how your home is used and make it work better for you. It also gives you the opportunity to clear out some items that you just aren’t using anymore and make a list of items you may now need. The majority of the time I work from home and have always just set up my laptop in my kitchen area. While this seemed like a great idea a few years ago, now I’m feeling like I need my own space to work in. While doing my “audit” of our home, I realized that our rarely used spare room was the perfect spot to set up shop. It already had a very PHOTO: CLEAR LIFE MAGAZINE / LUIS ALBUQUERQUE PHOTOGRAPHY cool vintage metal file cabinet in it – perfect for office This vintage blueprint, now decorating the author’s ‘new’ home office, was a deal supplies and storage. There at $20 from the Leslieville Flea.
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Garden Views
Shake off winter blues at these events Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
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re you feeling gardendeprived? Me, too. February seems at least 98 days long, and then there’s tiresome
March. Good thing we can spend our time filling in the calendar with garden-y gatherings to enjoy. You don’t even have to scour the Web for what’s on – I’ve done that for you and listed all the best below. Clip and save this column for easy reference. The Beach is a bit bleak in the gardening department until the Beach Garden Society’s Plant Sale in May, but all these events are east of the Don.
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» 1 – Know Maintenance Perennial Garden presentation by super-gardener Roy Diblik, Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG)*, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; members free, guests $10, public $15. Diblik has been quietly influencing gardening design and practice for at least a decade. His presentations bring the lofty idea of natural design based on plant communities down to earth and simple for the home gardener. https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/learn » 9 to 18 – Canada Blooms national flower and garden show, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, open 10 a.m., closing times vary; $16 to $20, but cheaper online in advance. The annual extravaganza offers 10 feature gardens, from formal to whimsical; a cluster of balcony and small gardens; gardening marketplace; and a packed schedule of speakers and events. www. canadablooms.com » 18 – Seedy Sunday, Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $2 donation or pay what you can. Vendors, workshops, hands-on activities, food and live music. www. evergreen.ca/whats-on » 24 – Scarborough Seedy Saturday and Green Fair, Blessed Cardinal Newman H.S., 100 Brimley Road South, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $2 or pay what you can.
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Seed exchange, heirloom seed vendors, gardening booths and advice, workshops and green living ideas. https:// www.facebook.com/SSSGFair
April » 21 – Earth Day Family Celebration, TBG Teaching Garden*, 12 noon to 4 p.m.; free admission. Garden planting, nature crafts, nature story telling and more. https://torontobotanicalgarden. ca/enjoy
Sale, Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.; free admission. Perennials and other choice plants specially selected to thrive in the Beach environment and to support pollinators. On-site gardening advice. Note: Come early to avoid disappointment.
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May » 5 – North American Native Plant Society native plant sale, TBG*, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; free admission. Huge selection of ethically-grown native plants, organized by best growing conditions. On-site gardening advice from members. Note: Come early to avoid disappointment. » 10 – TBG Spring Plant Sale members only day. TBG*, 12 noon to 5 p.m.; free admission. Top-quality flowering and foliage plants, edibles, shrubs, vines and small trees. On-site gardening advice. https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/enjoy » 11 to 13 – TBG Spring Plant Sale, TBG*, 10 to 8 and 10 to 5 Sat. & Sun.; free admission (See description above) » 19 – Beach Garden Society Plant
» 10 and 11 – Through the Garden Gate garden tour: The Gardens of Windfields Estate. Includes 20 fabulous gardens in the area once occupied by Windfields Farm racing stable (roughly bounded by Lawrence Ave. East, York Mills Rd., Leslie St. and Bayview Ave.). Organized by the Toronto Botanical Garden, this year’s theme is gardens that express their owners’ passion for plants and gardening. Many owners will be in their gardens to talk about their special features and focus – water features, art/sculpture, shade, woodland/naturalism and pollinators, for example. One-day tickets $45 public, $40 members and two-day tickets $65 public, $60 members; available March/ April online, at the TBG* and other locations. https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/enjoy * Address for Toronto Botanical Garden is 777 Lawrence Ave. East.
Tipple trends for 2018
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don’t have a crystal ball, nor is my forté predicting the future. However, from what I’ve seen over the last while, certain trends in alcohol seem to exist and will likely carry on throughout 2018. Here are some. The beer industry never seems to suffer, and no matter what, continues to thrive. What I see is the continued increase in craft breweries. Small to medium size producers are popping up everywhere creating incredible product. Not to lose out, many larger, commercial conglomerates are acquiring smaller, independent operations and great brewmasters so they can stay relevant, capture some of that market and maintain a sense of coolness. Over the last year, the IPA (India Pale Ale) style of beer has been on the rise with many
consumers embracing it. I see no slow down in its growth. In fact, there is a newer style called “New England IPA” that seems to be gaining much interest. A little hazier and fruitier than most other versions, this newer style is poised to come on strong this year. Flavoured beers have always been a quiet, popular style among aficionados. I believe it will come to the foreground more in 2018. When it comes to wine, there are several trends worth mentioning. No longer is the nectar of the grape solely the domain of restaurants and fine dining establishments, but is expanding into all-day, café/wine bar hybrids. Much of this metamorphosis has to do with the millennials who like to experiment and enjoy a glass of vino anywhere and anytime. I also see a rise in interest in bubbly, especially Champagne. Although always popular, this style of wine seems to have taken on new life, especially among the young. Speaking of youth, I’ve noticed in my travels that there is a much younger pool of sommeliers servicing the industry out there. Many look like they’re fresh out of grade school. Continued on Page 23
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The Main Menu
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any recipes are improved by the taste of citrus – especially in the depths of winter! Lemon is my all-time favourite flavour but orange is lovely as well. Mother Nature must have known that we Northerners needed orange during the long, hard winter. Remember the limeys, those English sailors of bygone years who had a taste of lime to keep away scurvy? Well, there is a reason for citrus in winter: its zingy flavour is essential for perking up our buds, but it is also a healthy source of vitamin C, essential for keeping healthy. Here are some tasty reasons to indulge in that zesty, flavoursome taste of citrus. There are many more – keep on experimenting with citrus.
Beet and Orange Salad A winning combination of tastes – sweet, savoury and tangy – this salad goes well with pork, beef, fish, chicken and lamb. The salad may be made up to a day ahead and kept covered and refrigerated. 4 medium beets, cooked and peeled 2-3 navel oranges 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Orange Vinaigrette: 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice 2 tbsp (25 mL) liquid honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper
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In a medium saucepan, arrange beets and cover with water; bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until beets are tender 25 - 35 minutes. Drain and cool enough to handle. Remove beet skins with hands, rinse beets and slice horizontally 1/4 inch (6mm thick). With a sharp knife remove ends of oranges down to and including pith to reveal the orange beneath. Place orange upright on cutting board, with same sharp knife cut from top to bottom following the curve of the orange to remove both skin and pith leaving the flesh clean beneath. Repeat all the way around, then cut into even horizontal rounds about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Peel and slice red onion as thinly as possible. Alternate slices of beets with orange and onion. In a food processor or blender, combine oil, orange juice, honey, rind, garlic, salt and pepper. Combine until smooth and drizzle over orange, beet and onion salad. You will probably use about 1/2 cup (125 mL) – cover and refrigerate remainder of vinaigrette for up to 2 weeks. It is good as a dressing on green salads and a marinade for fish, pork and chicken, too!
Lemon Orange Cake Ideal for a celebration, this cake is bursting with the taste of sunshine from lemon and orange citrus, and moist with a drizzle of lemon glaze. If desired, serve with a spoonful of whipped cream spiked with a dash of fresh lemon juice and grated zest. Tip: To accurately measure flour, spoon lightly into a dry measuring cup and level off; do not scoop flour. 1 cup (250 mL) butter at room temperature
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, grated orange and lemon rinds 3 eggs 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour (Remember to spoon into dry measuring cup – it does make a difference!) 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) each, milk and plain yogurt 2 tbsp (25 mL) orange juice or lemon juice Glaze: 3 cups (750 mL) sifted icing sugar 1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, grated lemon and orange rind
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Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Spray 9-inch (23 cm) Bundt (tube) pan with baking spray; set aside. In mixing bowl, using electric mixer beat butter until creamy, gradually beat in sugar and rinds until light and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat in dry ingredients with milk, yogurt and juice beginning and ending with flour until combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake in center of oven about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool about 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together sugar, lemon juice and rinds. Invert cake onto large serving plate and drizzle glaze over cake poking holes into cake with skewer to allow glaze to penetrate cake. Serve at room temperature. Cake freezes well if wrapped in plastic wrap and over-wrapped in foil for up to 3 months. Serves 10 – 12.
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Marna Gale LOOK AT us! We made it through the January blahs and now we’re happily tumbling head over heels through the sappy sweet Month of Love. Let’s go walking in the dog-park, hand-in-paw, and do a little reminiscing. While we’re at it, I’ll throw in some heart-warming updates for all the pets I featured in 2017. Mr. March was none other than OB – one of my own rescue cases. OB, short for ‘Obese Beagle,’ is working on changing his name to ‘Outstanding Beagle’ which seems appropriate. At his last weigh-in, he’d lost a whopping 11 pounds! And while he will likely remain at Sheba’s Haven as a workin-progress, OB is not complaining. He loves his big forever foster family and his big backyard in the country. With all the snow we’ve been having, he’s been especially useful at clearing paths for the other dogs. Catherine, his mom, fondly refers to him as her little Kubota tractor. While OB may be a pro at clearing snow, our Mr. April was the bomb at clearing the food shelves at Beaches Animal Hospital. Tarzan, the foreverfamished acrobat cat taken in by the clinic as a stray had a habit of nibbling the corners of the pet food bags, thereby providing excellent discounts to customers. But Tarzan has retired from his job in sales for good reason. A gentleman met and fell in love with the little price chopper, adopting him back in October. Now that’s something to yodel about! Love continues to fill the air when it comes to our Miss June. Like Tarzan, the Toy Pomeranian taken in by Sheba’s Haven has her share of acrobatic skills – although nobody would have suspected it at the time of rescue. Beatrice was unable to walk back then, but when she suddenly performed the Pomeranian dance for her rescuers, soon after her first vet exam, everyone held out hope that the temporary paralysis was nothing more than an episode of
Joy, showing off her new haircut
Vestibular Disease common in older dogs. I’m happy to report that was the case! Beatrice starts Agility Classes in a couple weeks. Her mom enrolled her. That would be Faye, formerly known as Foster Mom. Given her mad agility skills, BeBe was able to point her cupid’s arrow precisely at Faye’s heart and the rest is foster failure history. Speaking of fabulous foster failures, Judy of Happy Tails Rescue pleads “no contest” with respect to fostering and falling hopelessly in love with our Miss September. Unlike Beatrice, Puppy Mill survivor Joy did in fact suffer a spinal cord injury. But agility classes aren’t completely out of the question. Regular trips to the chiropractor have helped strengthen her muscles and improve mobility. Nevertheless, Joy has been rendered incontinent. Judy shrugs it off with a smile. Changing diapers on behalf of her little canine Pez dispenser is a small price to pay for all the joy that Joy brings. If the perfect adopter doesn’t come along, Joy will always have a home with her. Check out her after-the-bath pose with those pretty pink bows, above– Judy didn’t stand a chance. And the foster failure happy hits of 2017 keep on coming! Skipping over July for a moment, I’d like to give a howl-out to my Beagle Bash for Cash promo poster boy from November! Li’l Mac pawed the way for our an-
nual event as yet another example of where the money goes. You may recall he’d been left behind in an empty apartment after his owners moved out. Macaroni has struggled with an auto-immune disorder resulting in loss of fur among other things, but he’s getting better and is now sporting a tail in full bloom! The best thing about his tail these days is how it wags non-stop. He’s got lots to wag about, least of which would be the odd loaf of bread he steals from the kitchen counter. Thing is, he’s pretty good at stealing hearts, too. I think what’s making that tail wag more than anything else is the fact that my rescue partner and her husband recently declared their BIG love for newly nicknamed…Big Mac. Fostering their little bread thief wasn’t cutting it for them anymore. Let’s just say he’s the main breadwinner of the family now. Last but never least is the dynamic duo I featured in July during the dog days of summer – if you can remember a time without snow. Lionel and Clara arrived at my door after the good folks of Gananoque Humane Society saved them. They’d been found struggling for survival in the wild, riddled with fleas and ticks. Unsurprisingly, they both tested positive for Lyme disease but were thankfully not symptomatic. Continued on Page 23
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McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
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Call Candy at 416 691-3170
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15 yrs teaching experience Classical, Jazz, Fiddle, Rock, Improv Beginners welcome Piano and voice also available
Andrea de Boer A.R.C.T., B.M. Berklee College of Music
416-737-2654
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Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • NEW YEAR CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
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(4r)
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Cleaning Lady
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B&W DISPOSAL
REG’S APPLIANCE
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Marvelous Touch Cleaning
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK
(5r)
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cleancomfortservices.com
(23r)
Sheila Brand
VIOLIN LESSONS
For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
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•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
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THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 35 yrs. experience. References bspw.me@gmail.com
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St. John’s Norway Cemetery
General Services
A family business since 1956
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Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404 Fair market prices guaranteed! (r)
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CLEVER DISPOSAL
(w. of Midland)
is hiring local drivers. Start now. Part-time hours; full-time pay!
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Financial Services
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for full details, photos, etc.
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Computer Services - Home office &
PC/Mac support, We
416-690-2880
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is here to help! Wardrobe editing Basic Make-up Skills Presenting with Confidence Personal Shopping Hourly rates
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CALL GLEN
support. Network & security setup.
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Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. For estimate call
647-899-9074
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• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
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EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
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We teach it all!
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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
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JOY OF MUSIC Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more
joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (2)
A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r a d o n p a g e 12
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 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
THE TWO FOURS
184 MAIN ST. across from
Sunday, March 11 • 4:30-7:30 p.m. DANCE PARTY The Black Swan, 154 Danforth Ave.
Next Deadline February 26th
Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more
thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofours
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Ted Reeve Arena
416-690-0102
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Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
(23r)
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items Call Andre: cell:
Finishing • Complete Interior & Exterior • Expert Restoration
Call Mike 647.456.3666 www.allperfectpainting.com (23)
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STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 416-830-8183
(1r)
416-910-6302
25 yrs. experience Residential interior & exterior Call Hugo 416-824-2957 Free Estimates
hugos_painting@hotmail.com
(5)
Working Man’s Prices!
647 679 3282
(3)
Mr Tree Man
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
James Clarke
416-858-6683
Professional Arborist
james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (23r)
CANADIAN TREE CARE Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
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www.abbamovers.ca
Painters
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
416-690-3890
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
CLIFFSIDE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Spring Clean up • Eavestrough Cleaning No job too big or small!
PAINTING & DECORATING
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Call Franz 416-690-8722
25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
416-288-1499
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Green Apple Landscaping www.greenapple.ca
(1r)
Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
Steve 647-853-6420
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
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‘As Promised’ Painting (r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Dianne 416 699 5070
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
(23r)
BRICK & STONE
RETAINING WALLS AND STEPS Design • Build • And repair
(19/18)
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (23)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (4r)
Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com (9)
Movers “Always on Time and on Budget”
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2)
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
690-8533 Lic. #P-15099
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624
(7r)
All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (3r)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (7)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
RENOVATIONS
647-852-1037
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
(4)
Lic: 7006786
(8r)
MBX ELECTRIC Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
WAYNE’S
CEJA ELECTRIC
PAINTING
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668
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Carpenters
free estimates (2)
CARL 647-787-5818
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
416-910-8033
(1r)
J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
(1)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
416-824-7901
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CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Bill Watson 647-283-0095
Steve 416-285-0440
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
Hardwood Flooring Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (23.) Free Estimates
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
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Call today for free estimate
416-999-2333
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES
(r)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.
PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES (23...)
CUSTOM CARPENTRY DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES
Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
SERVICES
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
WHITEHALL CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS INC. Custom carpentry (rough & finish) Kitchen • Attic • Basement • Bathroom renovations Custom furniture & Built in units
www.whitehallrenovations.com Call Shawn 647-580-5828 (1)
Fences, Decks, Porches Gazebos, Sheds and Garage Restoration Serving the Beach for 15 yrs. (10)
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
(23..r)
JDB MASONRY • Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
(2r)
CANPRO MECHANICAL Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available (23r)
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Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates (r)
STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
(r)
Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”
MANUEL 416-727-1900
www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
www.stonehengefoundations.com
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FLOORS
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
416-606-4719
www.webuildit.ca
416-467-6735
Roofers
HARDWOOD
416-738-2119
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
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Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
Serving Your Community Since 1971
asement
Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
www.jdbuild.ca
ED GODFREY
WET BASEMENT ? (23)
(4r)
Restoration & Build
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
416-264-8517
(2r)
HEY HANDYMAN
MR.
HANDYMAN Marc 416-617-7205
Free estimates!
Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
416-917-5990
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
Mario 416-690-1315
PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA
owering
G. LOCKE
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
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CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING
Trades
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/18)
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She’s not immune to foster ‘failure’ Both Lionel and Clara remain symptom-free to this day, which is encouraging news for their future. If you’ll recall, Clara arrived with a severe case of Cherry Eye in both peepers. Corrective surgery has greatly improved the condition even if she still looks a bit like the subject of one of Margaret Keane’s big-eyed portraits. Lionel’s eyes are perfect, but he does have a significant heart murmur which will need monitoring. As their long-suffering foster mom, I can tell you I’m not immune to the foster failure phenomenon. Truth be told, the most challenging
cases can often be the ones that shock you into declaring your eternal love. If I’m missing a sock, a boot, or even a bath mat, I’ll find it in Klepto-Clara’s bed. Forget about laying down the ground rules. They fall on deaf ears. And yet, she will not be ignored. Not that she’s gone the route of feigning wide-eyed innocence to win me over. No, Clara opts for demanding my utter devotion by bear-clawing her way into my lap until I yell “Uncle!” Lionel is much more subtle about it – if you can call jumping on the couch for a head pat after indulging in an outdoor mud bath subtle. But you can’t deny how adorably he does that while wearing the equally adorable hipster lumber-jacket I or-
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dered for him on-line because nothing but the best would do. My Year in Review is dedicated to the Unfailing Foster Parents of our many wonderful animal rescue groups. Unconditional love is best learned when fostering an animal of unconditional perfection. If you’ve ever thought of fostering, give your favourite animal rescue group a call to learn more about opening your heart and home to an animal in need. It’s never too late to kick off the New Year right! Marna Gale is the founder of Big On Beagles Rescue and an Unfailing Foster Parent herself.
Perhaps this new trend is to help relate to the millennials who spend a lot of money on wine. More likely is the fact that the food and wine industry tends to demand longer hours of work from their employees to help PR and move product in establishments. As a result, the average age of working sommeliers is young and will most likely continue to drop. We’ve all seen the rise in interest of “natural” (organic and biodynamic) wine over the last year or so. But with the market saturated with products of varying quality, I am starting to see a decline in this area. Perhaps some of the most notable trends are in spirits. Generally, craft spirits are on the rise. Small batch production of many styles is growing and wowing consumers everywhere. Of particular interest is craft gin. This spirit is becoming extremely popular. Tequila and bitter spirits (flavoured with botanicals resulting in a sour, bitter or bittersweet character) like Campari, Fernet-Branca and Luxardo are taking centre stage. Rye is becoming a popular choice of many consumers. One of the real interesting trends is the onsite barrel aging of drinks. Here, pre-mixed drinks or cocktails are placed in barrels somewhere in an establishment for a few weeks. This changes the flavour and mellows out the attack much like wine and spirits aged in barrel. Millennials are really digging this concept. And in keeping with cocktails, they are getting fancier, more extravagant and creative.
Sports
Malvern juniors win Winter Classic By Josh Sherman
MALVERN COLLEGIATE Institute’s junior boys hockey team won the first annual Malvern Winter Classic at Kew Gardens on Feb. 9, defeating Northern Secondary School in a shootout. Malvern’s Jake Gallant netted the winning goal in the eighth round of the shootout, lifting the Black Knights to a 5-4 victory on a snowy afternoon in the Beach. The Northern SS Red Knights have defeated the Black Knights twice this season, but Malvern coach and event organizer Rob Salvatore said the snowy conditions on game day levelled the playing field somewhat. “Both teams were battling and playing extremely hard to win,” he added. As the snow piled up, it became tougher to score, the coach said. The teams were tied 4-4 at the end of the second and remained deadlocked until late in the shootout. “To win with your eighth shooter I think was the highlight of the game,” said Salvatore. Inspired by the NHL’s outdoor Winter Classic, the lakeside game was a way to draw attention to Malvern’s junior hockey time, which is made up of Grade 9 and 10 players and is competing in its first Toronto District Secondary School Athletic Association season. Before, Malvern only had a varsity
Grandpa ‘proud’ of Daleman By Josh Sherman
PHOTO: JOSH SHERMAN
Malvern Collegiate Institute’s junior boys hockey team won the first annual Malvern Winter Classic at Kew Gardens on Feb. 9. For more photos from the game, visit www.beachmetro.com.
team, and it was tough for younger players to make the cut, Salvatore explained. North Toronto’s Northern SS was picked as an opponent because of the team’s performance this year. So far this season, Northern’s junior team is undefeated after seven games
and leads the league with 14 points. Malvern is in second with 10 points and a record of five wins, two losses, and zero ties. “We were just kind of the top two teams in the league, so we thought we’d invite the team that would give us the most competitive game,” said Salvatore.
WHEN FIGURE skater Gabrielle Daleman placed third in the ladies’ free skate at the Pyeongchang Olympics, giving her team the gold, her grandfather Ronald Raby put on his own performance in his East York home. “I was jumping up, touching the ceiling, screaming, hollering, what can you say? It’s so overwhelming,” said Raby, who also watched her perform while he was spending time at the Royal Canadian Legion on Coxwell Ave. Daleman’s finish bagged Canada its first gold medal of the Olympic Games, and it was one of a long list of the young athlete’s accomplishments. Recently, she took home bronze at the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland. Before that, she earned silver at the Four Continents Championship, also in Pyeongchang. “It’s a little bit different than watching the Leafs,” said Raby, taking a jab at the NHL team that has not won a Stanley Cup since 1967. Watching Daleman win time and time again “doesn’t get old, it gets great,” he said. Raby said he has yet to speak to his granddaughter since her medal-winning performance. He’s not sure what he’ll say when he does. “I have no idea right now, congratulations? What can you say?” he said. “You don’t expect your kids or grandchildren to get this good,” he added. The local legionnaire spoke of all the effort Daleman has put into the sport. “It takes a lot of work. She goes to school… practises two hours in the morning, two hours in the afternoon, goes home, [and] has dinner,” he said. “I’m very proud of her.”
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