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In Memoriam: Arie Nerman By Lara O’Keefe

Volume 46 No. 23

February 21, 2017

BEACH RESIDENTS will be saddened to learn that beloved community leader, George Arnold ‘Arie’ Nerman peacefully passed away February 16 at the age of 81 after battling a three-year illness. Best known as the co-founder of the Beaches Interfaith Community Outreach Committee, Nerman can also be credited for revitalizing the Beach Synagogue (formerly known as the Beach Hebrew Institute). “He put his heart and soul into that synagogue,” said longtime friend Gene Domagala.

According to Domagala, the synagogue was on its last leg when Nerman first discovered it. But despite the fact that the synagogue was on the brink of being torn down, he remained committed to reviving it and through hard work and determination was eventually able to create a buzzing public space that encouraged inclusivity within the community through outreach lunches, public meetings and historical tours of the space. He would become known for that tireless spirit. Continued on Page 2

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City pulls the plug on funding S.H. Armstrong pool By Lara O’Keefe

AFTER A lengthy budget meeting that lasted well into the wee hours of February 15th, city councillors voted against funding that would have preserved city programming at S.H. Armstrong pool. On an amendment that would have returned money cut from the pool as part of the 2017 budget, council remained in a deadlock at 22-22 until Mayor John Tory broke the tie, voting no against ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon’s bid to save the pool. The budget passed with a 27-16 vote. The Duke of Connaught/S.H. Armstrong pool is one the TDSB pools in the city that has required annual city funding to operate because of the provincial funding model, with the school and the city sharing the space. The city has opted to move city programming from three of these pools to other city pools nearby in an attempt to save around $200,000.

But according to Toronto District School Board communications officer Ryan Bird, even with the vote against funding, city programming will continue for the remainder of the school year. But he is less certain that it can continue long-term. “Given that the city has cut funding for pools (including community use of pools), the board will also have to assess whether we can keep these pools open for community use after school hours,” he said. The outcome comes after weeks of heated discussions that even involved Olympian Penny Oleksiak, a defender of S.H. Armstrong’s programming. The decision followed a city executive committee meeting on February 7 where the votes were not as close. At that meeting, McMahon introduced motions to amend two items on the agenda, One, to increase the city’s 2017 parks, forest and recreation operating budget by $85,000

as a way to reverse potential cuts to the S.H. Armstrong pool and keep city programming at the community centre. But this option was quickly taken off the table following an 8-4 vote against it by committee members, including Tory who voted no despite earlier tweets that suggested his support for saving the pool. McMahon had also motioned to establish a working committee that would include representatives from the Toronto District School Board, surrounding community, and city staff to work on a plan that would increase the number of people and groups using the pool. The committee would be expected to report findings to the Community Department and Recreation Committee by the fourth quarter of 2017. Although McMahon’s motion to transfer city programming was ultimately defeated, she said she was heartened to find that her second motion to establish a working committee to increase utilization of

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The S.H. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre will no longer receive city funding for its pool.

the pool was carried and had stated she was “hopeful that we will live to fight another day at council.” But despite a good fight by residents, many of whom braved the snow and cold on February 12 to rally against the closure, including McMahon and a host of other avid supporters like ward 31 councillor

Janet Davis, and Jennifer Story, Trustee for the Toronto-Danforth TDSB, it wasn’t enough to convince council as a whole to keep paying for the pool. Moving forward, Bird promised to “keep all impacted communities informed as we move through the TDSB’s process.”

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Continued from Page 1 A 40-year Beach resident, Nerman was a pivotal part of the community who Domagala said often used his own money to make things happen. He was involved in a number of local initiatives including the Sesquicentennial celebrations, and in 2005 was awarded the Beach Citizen of the Year award for his contributions. He also received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, was on the Beach Honour Roll and received a Commemorative Medal in 1992. Nerman is survived by his niece and will be missed by many. His service took place Friday, Feb. 17 at the Beach Synagogue.

Arie Nerman at the ceremony honouring him as 2005 Beach Citizen of the Year.

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20 years of Raising the Roof By Lara O’Keefe

NOW IN its 20th year, Raising the Roof has become a household name around discussions about homelessness. It’s also a well-known name in the halls of St. John Catholic School where students have been donning the toques and fundraising for the cause for a number of years now. On February 7, St. John students continued the tradition of participating in Raising the Roof’s Toque Tuesday – a nationwide event that asks students from more than 50 communities across the country to wear their gear to school in order to raise funds and awareness about homelessness in Canada. According to Tralee Reford, a teacher at St. John, the students have been involved in the annual event for more than 10 years and have raised over $30,000 since they began fundraising. This year, they raised nearly $1000 to go toward improving the lives of the homeless, Reford said. Fifty per cent of the funds go to support almost 200 organizations across the country that work directly with people affected by homelessness in an effort to find long-term solutions to solve the problem. However, any funds raised by toque sales in a community stay in that specific community – meaning funds raised by St. John, located on Kingston Road in the Upper Beach, goes directly towards partner agencies in the Beach area. Although the campaign and event remained the same this year, Raising the Roof

itself is taking a slightly different approach going forward. According to the Raising the Roof Child and Family Homelessness multi-year report, the government currently spends $7 billion on emergency services or homelessness response. The new preventative approach focuses on three core principles which are primary prevention, systems-based response, and early intervention. Within these principles are also eight different pillars for ending child and family homelessness. These include poverty/ income, affordable housing, child care, food (in)security, discrimination, intimate partner violence, children’s mental health and wellbeing, and stigma. At the top of this list is a strong focus on mental health. According to a 2016 report by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, approximately 1.2 million Canadian children suffer from a mental health issues. But of that number, less than 20 per cent receive the treatment required to improve their situation. Further studies by Raising the Roof showed that homeless youth struggle substantially more with mental health issues than youth who have a roof over their heads. On average, the study showed homeless youth have a 30 to 50 per cent higher rate of mental health issues on average than that of housed youth. Though the toque campaign may be a simple concept, it has a powerful message – by working together to create awareness and end the stigmas attached to homelessness, we can help overcome it.

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You can get there from here, but... Stephen Wickens is a life-long East End resident and a semiretired journalist

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rowded! Hot! Loud! Nobody can hear each other!” Those words top my notes from last June’s public meeting for City Planning’s Danforth Avenues Study, endured in non-air-conditioned discomfort at Hope United Church. Yet, eight months later, I think back more to a moment I almost missed. Needing a break from the heat and din, I went outside and soon found myself semiaccidentally eavesdropping on two men out for a smoke. One mentioned, apparently in seriousness, “how great it would be” if Stephenson Avenue had a direct at-grade entrance to the GO platforms’ west end, like the one off Little York Road across the tracks. Talk about a modest request – yet the point illuminates an oft-overlooked reality. Humans on foot seek directness; it’s why they beat diagonal paths into lawns, why areas with short blocks are more apt to be vibrant. Years earlier, a related thought-stream was spurred by a spectator at a kids’ hockey game at Ted Reeve Arena, where I volunteer. The woman pointed out her grandson and we got talking. At one point she mentioned that – despite living 30-plus years at Main Square without a car – she’d never crossed the Main Street bridge on foot. She claimed to like walking (downtown or at the boardwalk) but the only local pedestrian destinations were the subway station, Sobey’s, Canadian Tire and Len Duckworth’s Fish & Chips. She’d only recently learned about the existence of Stephenson Park. We put faith in planning theory, predictive models and expert reports. We’ve fixated for decades on the great divide between the Main Street subway and GO’s Danforth stop (a column topic for another day). But rarely do we notice the many small pedestrian disconnects in our neighbourhoods (and the broad area surrounding the GO station has more than its share). Seem-

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Objects in the photo – like the Danforth GO station in the background – may be closer than they seem to pedestrians.

ingly trivial stories about how residents use – or don’t use – community elements can offer big clues to underlying factors shaping local economies and livability. That hockey rink discussion got me rereading parts of The Death and Life of Great American Cities. It was the first time I’d read Chapter 14 on “barriers and border vacuums” while thinking specifically of how our local rail corridor divides and subjugates. Barrier effects have always accompanied at-grade tracks, but negatives are more than offset while they lure economic activity and jobs. Alas, barrier effects outlived local factories, leaving them to overwhelm thinner primary-use mixes, straining vital bonds between retailers and residents. Without north-south links between Main and Victoria Park, for example, homes south of the corridor and Danforth businesses – not much more than a stone’s throw apart – are both perpetually on the wrong side of the tracks. Would residential and commercial communities have benefited by extending Dawes Road back down to Gerrard when the new ’hood was built? Tough to say; mitigating

barrier effects isn’t easy. Cheap, haphazard attempts to breach rail corridors often fail badly. But questions like this should be prominent with key local changes imminent. Aside from the Avenues Study: • Provincial transit agency Metrolinx is working on redesign ideas for Danforth station (including a shift to the east and new north-sound links between platforms). We’re planning now to be fully integrated with the Avenues Study. Bureaucrats seem to be listening. • Main Square-owner Talisker has approval (granted in 2006) to build two more towers, though unit and retail upgrades are a bigger priority than new development, Talisker property management director Nathan McLachlan says. We need to make the most of the lead time at Main Square and Talisker’s apparent goodwill. Aside from neighbourhooddeadening long blocks in all directions on Danforth and Main, Main Square is hemmed in on three sides – by the rail corridor and storage facilities on the south, a suburbanstyle big-box store and parking lot on the east and an inhospitable bridge and extra-

wide stretch of Main Street on the west. People do walk the bridge and walkscore. com gives Main Square an enviable 95 ranking. But many see a place in need of help, among them internationally renowned urban designer Ken Greenberg, who thinks the community might do well to sponsor a design competition in co-operation with the city. “I remember Main Square well from my years living in the Beach,” Mr. Greenberg told me recently. “Beyond adding more buildings it badly needs a cohesive and inviting public realm. Many designers would find it an interesting challenge.” And let’s not forget there’s opportunity in listening to local non-experts – like that woman at the rink and the guys I so rudely listened in on. We’ll get our next chance on that count at the second Avenues Study public meeting, Thursday, Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m. at Danforth Mennonite Church. This column is part of a recurring series tackling urban issues in the East End. Connect with Stephen Wickens on Twitter @StephenWickens1.

Court sides with Beach resident in OMB ruling appeal By Anna Killen

A BEACH resident is no longer on the hook for legal costs stemming from a failed appeal against plans for a Queen Street condo building. Brian Graff had been ordered to pay nearly $30,000 in legal costs to Reserve Properties, the developer of the six-storey condo at 1960 Queen St. E, formerly the site of a Lick’s restaurant, in a 2015 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) ruling. That amount was later reduced to $15,000.

Graff, represented by Wood Bull LLC., a law firm that specializes in municipal planning matters, appealed the ruling to divisional court and had his case heard November 28. In its January 30 ruling, the court, a three-judge panel comprised of Justice Katherine Swinton, Justice Carolyn Horkins, and Justice Michael Emery, ruled that Graff was a non-party in the OMB hearing and as such, there was no basis to award costs against him. The decision dates back to 2012

when the city approved Reserve’s condo plans and Graff was one of three founding members of the Beaches Residents Association of Toronto, or BRAT, which launched an appeal against the plans. While Graff was BRAT’s chairman and spokesman throughout preparation for the appeal, he resigned a few weeks before the February 2013 OMB hearing and a new board was elected. The hearing went on without him. After the OMB dismissed the

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BRAT appeal, Reserve withdrew their motion to seek costs against BRAT in its current form. Instead, they decided to seek costs against BRAT’s previous directors, specifically Graff, and the OMB awarded costs in the amount of $28,693 – the cost of the three experts called by the developer. The ruling rejects the OMB’s conclusion that Graff was the “real litigant” and BRAT was the “straw man”, noting that it did not consider evidence to the contrary. Several times throughout the

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Ted Reeve Thunder are champs again By Lara O’Keefe

IN A feat that seemed near impossible, the Ted Reeve Thunder Minor Bantam AA’s have taken home their second Silver Stick championship win in a row. The 2015/2016 returning champions knew the odds were against them said coach Michael Saini. “It’s difficult to win it back to back, but we thought we’d at least give it a try.” And try they did – the team fought hard for their win, playing some of the best teams in the league including the final game against the Motor City Machine, which they won with a final score of 6-1. The International Silver Stick tournament took place January 12-15 in Newmarket, Ontario. The celebrated tournament hosted more than 20

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In My Opinion

Find the comfort and compassion in history Anna Killen Editor

THE URGE to bury oneself in a snowdrift has been particularly tempting lately. But this off-againon-again winter, with its blizzardlike snowfalls that seem to collect and melt in the course of an evening, has prompted me to seek other channels for calm and escape: a historical talk there, a quirky play or art opening here. Most often, though, I’ve been at court – buried in Tudor fiction since late fall. And while Henry VIII and his advisors are increasingly feeling less

like an escape and more like a parallel for America’s 45th president and the company he keeps, there’s still nothing like curling up with a good book to escape these winter doldrums and gain some perspective. This issue’s Beach Books section (see Page 11) offers several excellent avenues for local literary engagement and comfort. Ron Kasman turns comic book fantasy on its head, using the visual medium to tell the story of a different, but not so fantastical, type of quest. Other works of fiction visit entirely different worlds – vampires, small town Ontario. Some choices stay closer to home. Local heritage conservation-

ist Scott Kennedy takes his readers on a journey through the history of Don Mills, while Jim Sanderson transports us back to Toronto Island in the ‘50s and ‘60s. And for those who don’t want to escape, but want to understand more fully the political climate we live in, Joyce Nelson’s deep dive into the economics of the Bank of Canada is an eye-opening account of the privatization of Canada’s public assets and our new economic reality, and offers ideas to improve the system. Another account that helps in understanding today’s headlines can be found right in these pages. Riccarda Balogh, a familiar face

to many as a longtime resident and teacher in the area – and an accomplished participant in many a Beaches Spring Sprint – shares her story on our centre pages, part of our Canada 150 coverage (see Page 12). Riccarda came to Canada from Hungary as a refugee in the ‘50s. Her escape was not easy, as you will read. But despite hardship and loss – or perhaps, because of it – she managed to foster a resilient, generous spirit that has stuck with her through her years in Canada. This is part one of a two-part memoir, written by her hand, and I hope you will join us for its thrilling conclusion next issue. This neighbourhood is a welcom-

ing one, full of heart. Just look at the many people who have helped make the East End feel like home for those who arrive to our country under duress. But as more and more people make Canada their home this spring and summer – particularly those crossing North American borders on foot, arriving outside of official channels – and we see increasing attempts to villainize those fleeing oppression and strife, stories like Riccarda’s need to be shouted from the rooftops. These stories are a reminder of history, of who we believe ourselves to be on the eve of Canada 150, and of the good that can grow from hardship.

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Why wasn’t this eyesore and disruption banished to the same area you decided to lumber the Beaches Lions with? Patrick Flynn Balsam Avenue

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Community Calendar FEB. 21: The Beach Garden Society presents Sean James ‘Downpour – Ornamental Ways of Handling Rainwater’ at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how you can channel excess water into beautiful and well protected landscapes instead of your basement. James is a graduate of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, a two-time past-President of the Milton & District Horticultural Society and President of Fern Ridge Landscaping, specializing in broad-based sustainable landscaping, employing native plants, and taking into account rainwater handling, permeable paving and more. Plant Auction at 8:30 p.m., open to members only. Become a member: Individual $20, Family $25, Senior $15. Contact: Marilyn Walsh FEB. 22: Free Buyer Seminar at Re/ Max Hallmark Realty, 2277 Queen St. E., 7-8:30 p.m. Michelle Walker and her team of professionals have great success in educating Home Buyers on purchasing a home and would be pleased to do the same for you. Join Michelle Walker and Emily Gregoire, along with a Real Estate Lawyer, Mortgage Specialist and Home Inspector as we simplify the home-buying experience for you. Registration: Karen at karen@ michellewalkerteam.ca or 416-699-9292 FEB. 23: Free Seniors’ Movie – “20th Century Women” starring Annette Bening 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. 24: Beaches British Meet Up at The Peppery Cat, 1953 Queen St. E., 7:30 p.m. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/beachesbritishmeetup FEB. 24: Scarborough Osteoporosis Support & Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-12 noon. Topic: Long Term Care. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 FEB. 24-26: Open House to view proposals for public art installation near the TTC Leslie Barns at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., Feb. 24 from 12 noon-5 p.m. and Feb. 25 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and at Canadian Tire, 1015 Lake Shore Blvd. E. (ground floor foyer), Feb. 25 from 5-7 p.m. and Feb. 26 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 416-392-1376 FEB. 25: Malvern Music Department presents ‘Winter Blues’ Annual Dinner/ Dance Fundraiser at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 7-11 p.m. Musical entertainment: Senior Dance Band, Jazz Choir, String Ensemble, Girls’ Choir, Junior Dance Band, Jazz Combo. Door prizes, wine raffles, silent auction. Tickets $40 each or 2 for $75, available from performers, Malvern CI office, music department and School Cash Online. FEB. 26: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Maple Sugar Music’ at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 3 p.m. Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, the concert features La Messe Quebecoise for choir, fiddle and spoons, a fusion of classical and French Canadian folk music by Quebec composer Pierick Houdy. Tickets: General $20 advance ($25 at door), youth (7-18) $10 advance ($12 at door) available from choir members, at the door, on at www.torontobeachchorale.com. Kids under 7 free. (23) FEB 26: ‘From Weimar to Vaudeville’ at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 1:30 p.m. This concert with CBC’s Tom Allen & Co. explores the period of the 20s and 30s with stories, wit, and music. $30, kids 12 and under free. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kruc.ca FEB. 26 & MARCH 5: 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, run by Digital Command Control. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3, families $12. New members welcome. Info: www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org FEB. 28: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. John’s Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drop in any time to enjoy pancakes, sausages, beverages and des-

sert. Adults $7, children (12 and under) $4, families $20. Tickets available at door. Info: 416-691-4560, stjohnsnorway.com FEB. 28: Pancake Dinner & Putting On of Ashes Service at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. Dinner from 5-6:45 p.m., service to follow. Adults $8, children $4. Handicap accessible. Info: 416-694-4081 FEB. 28: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Aidan’s Memorial Hall (Queen St. E. and Silver Birch Ave.) in co-operation with Beach United Church, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, dessert and beverage. Adults $7, children 12 and under $3. Proceeds to outreach programs. All welcome. FEB. 28: Pancake Supper at St. Saviour’s Church, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.), 6-7:45 p.m. Free, but donations gratefully accepted for the grocery gift card programme. All welcome. Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca FEB. 28: Pancake Supper at Hope United Church 2550 Danforth Ave. (at Main St.), 5-6:30 p.m. $5 per person, $15 family. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca FEB: 28: 100 Women Who Care Toronto East meeting at Globe Bistro, 124 Danforth Ave., registration 7:15 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Speaker: MP Julie Dabrusin. Info: www.100womenwhocaretorontoeast.com MARCH 1-31: ‘Focus on Gerrard’ at Riverdale Gallery, 1326 Gerrard St. E. This collaborative exhibit by the 6ix Clicks Collective looks at the Gerrard India Bazaar section of Gerrard St. E., capturing an important moment in time and transformation through the faces and words of those who live, work and play there. •Opening Night: March 9, 6-9 p.m. •Historical Walk: March 11, 1:30 p.m., led by Leslieville Historical Society •Photography Walks: March 18 & 25, 1:30 p.m. MARCH 3: World Day of Prayer at Queen St. East Presbyterian Church, 947 Queen St. E., 2 p.m. and at Waverley Road Baptist Church, 129 Waverley Rd., 7 p.m. This one-hour service is written by the women of the Philippines and includes music, film and storytelling. Refreshments follow. MARCH 4: Academy Concert Series presents ‘A Frankly Fabulous Foray’ at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Featuring Leanne Regehr (piano), Alexander Read (violin), Elizabeth Loewen Andrews (violin), Emily Eng (viola), and Kerri McGonigle (cello). Single tickets: $20 / $14 / $5 (under 18). Tickets and info: 416-629-3716, AcademyConcertSeries.com MARCH 11: Seed Swap at Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St. E., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Support local seed diversity, share garden ideas, seed giveaways and more. Info: www.riverdalehub.ca, 416-465-6021 MARCH 15: Older Adults Active Living and Information Fair at 60 Woodfield Road (inside Duke of Connaught School), 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Come and join us for a day of information and learning. The event is free and includes a light breakfast and lunch. To register or for more information, please call 416-461-8143 or email seniors@ApplegroveCC.ca MARCH 27: Applegrove Community Complex Annual Meeting at 60 Woodfield Rd., 6:30 p.m. Applegrove expects 2 vacancies on the Board of Directors. To vote, membership must have been obtained by Feb. 24. Meeting includes a light supper, speaker, annual report, and awards. Info and RSVP: 416-461-8143 MONDAYS: WOMEN’S SHINNY at Kew Gardens, 6-8:15 p.m. This is a free, community program. All levels welcome. 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 (r) TUESDAYS: TORONTO CIRCLE OF HEALING at Toronto East Psychotherapy, 181 Carlaw Ave., Suite 305, 6-8 p.m. At this trauma-informed and mindfulnessbased therapeutic group you will learn how to improve self-awareness and self-acceptance, become non-judgmental and compassionate toward yourself, reduce trauma-related symptoms and

Applegrove Community Complex Annual Meeting Monday, March 27 • 6:30pm • 60 Woodfield Road Applegrove expects 2 vacancies on the Board of Directors. Please visit www.ApplegroveCC.ca for more information or contact the Executive Director by February 24. The meeting will include a light supper, speaker, the annual report, and awards. To vote at the meeting, membership must have been obtained by February 24. RSVP to 416-461-8143

lower anxious feelings, increase your ability to cope, relax, and experience greater peace from within and around, gain skills to deal with triggers, and more. Info and reservation: 416-893-3917 LIBRARIES MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •March 13: iMovie for Beginners, 2-4 p.m. Learn basic video editing techniques such as transitions and titles, adding audio and soundtrack, cutting and splicing, and mastering the timeline. •Thursdays: Knit Wits, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Knit and crochet. Bring your own project. All levels welcome. Info: 416-393-7700 BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Feb. 22 – Marley (2012); March 1 – Sleepless in Seattle (1993); March 8 – A Day at the Races (1937); March 15 – Lover Come Back (1961); March 22 – The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014); March 29 – Amy (2106) •Feb. 21: Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention, 2-3 p.m. Find out from a Toronto Public Health nurse how to detect and prevent breast cancer. •March 1: Intellectual Freedom in the Surveillance Age, 7-8 p.m. Brenda McPhail, Director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association’s Privacy, Surveillance, and Technology Project will talk about the effects of surveillance on free expression: freedom to read, freedom to write, freedom to speak. •March 9: World Film Locations – Toronto, 7-8 p.m. Join Dr. Tom Ue for an interactive presentation about the cinematic representation of Toronto and how our city has played a role in a number of hit films. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Feb. 22: Wii Gaming, 4-5 p.m., for ages 6 and up. Registration required. •Wednesdays: After School Lego Club, 4-5 p.m. Create, share, play! Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •March 1: Knit & Lit, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your needles and yarn and share ideas, skills, or knit socially. Held first Wednesday of the month. •March 29: Nordic Polling, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about Nordic Polling, why you see people doing it everywhere and how you can get started. Info: 416-393-7783 BRIDGE - DUPLICATE, at Beaches Recreation Centre, 4 Williamson Rd., Fridays 10.30 a.m. Players of all levels are welcome. Info: agatha131@hotmail.com FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION for low income individuals and families at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesday evenings in March by appointment only. Income must be less than $30,000 for individuals or $40,000 for families. To book an appointment, contact Cameron at 416-691-1113 SENIORS GAMES CLUB at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. Get together with others and play cards, Scrabble, backgammon. Light refreshments served. Free. Info: Evonne 416-691-1113, evonne@centre55.com AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Feb. 21, March 7 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Feb. 28, March 14 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) Closed April 5 & 12 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.) •Feb. 28: Join us for our annual Pancake Supper, 6-7:45 p.m. Free, but donations gratefully accepted for the grocery gift card programme. •March 1: Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. •Bible Study, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Special Sunday Speaker - Dr. Shabir Ally, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. Theme: Interfaith relationships; how do we speak with love and respect to each other in a world where fear is so prevalent? With Dr. Shabir Ally, president of the Islamic Information and Dawah Centre International in Toronto, a Muslim academic and public speaker on Islam and comparative religion. •Cooking with Soul: Learn to make the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. •Jazz & Reflection: Theme “Bridges” featuring the Barry Livingston Band, March 4, 4:30- 5:15 p.m. •Lent 1: Communion, March 5,10:30 a.m., service followed by Congregational Meeting •Children’s Peace Theatre Conflict Transformation Group in partnership with Beach United offers an opportunity for children 6-12 years old to explore justice and peace-making through the arts, from a multi-faith perspective. 10:30- 11:30 a.m., Feb. 26, March 5, 19, 26. Sessions are free. Please register with Karen@beachuc. com. •Interfaith Lunch Program Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for a time of sharing good food and community. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. •Feb. 23: Free Yoga Class with Mary Rose, Thursdays 10:30 a.m. •Feb. 25: Dixieland Jazz Vespers with Xcentric Jazz Band, 4:30 p.m. •Feb. 28: Pancake Supper, 5-6:30 p.m. $5 per person, $15 family •March 1: Ash Wednesday Service, 2 p.m. •March 8: Music @ 12:15 p.m. with Mark Sepic. An Eco Music concert featuring guitar and percussion •March 11: Gospel, Praise and Blues, 4:30 p.m. •Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. All are welcome! Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Arthur Potts Potts Arthur MPP Beaches–East York MPP Beaches-East York Constituency Office 1821 Danforth Avenue Toronto M4C 1J2 416.690.1032 apotts.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.arthurpotts.onmpp.ca @apottsmpp

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

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Survivors join Judy on a pink crusade By Lara O’Keefe

BATTLING BREAST cancer can be a terrifying ordeal. To do so takes courage, strength, and determination, but for those who manage to come out victorious, the experience can make them stronger than ever before. Beacher Judi Bonner is living proof of this. A 13-year breast cancer survivor, the 68-yearold is determined to live her best life and has no intention of slowing down anytime soon – she had just come from swimming an hour of laps in the local pool at the time of this interview and is such an avid swimmer that she has committed to participating in a five hour swim-a-thon at the end of March. “I’ve just come from swimming 60 laps. I can do that in about an hour so I thought, well maybe I could do this for five hours – I think I’m crazy,” she chuckled. But the road to good health hasn’t always been easy for her. Like many cases, Bonner’s cancer was completely unexpected. “There’s no breast cancer in my family,” she explained. “I had knee surgery – I’ve had five knee surgeries – and the first year I had my knee surgery I forgot to have my yearly mammogram and within the 18 months that I didn’t have the mammogram, two, two-and-a-half centimetre masses in my left breast formed, so I had [both breasts] removed.” Luckily, Bonner has remained cancer-free since her surgery but the experience of facing, fighting, and overcoming breast cancer remains with her. Now, she is seeking other breast cancer survivors in the Beach area to share their experiences and continue getting strong and healthy – all while having fun. Bonner is part of an East End dragon boat team called The Pink Crusaders. The team was founded by Tim MacFarlane, who operates Rusty Dragon Adventures and currently has more than a dozen different teams including an LGBTQ team, a seeing impaired team, and now, The Pink Crusaders, a breast cancer survivor team. The Pink Crusaders are heading into their fourth year but in the past have filled the boat with a combination of survivors, supporters and

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THE BEACH Hill Neighbourhood Association has announced a new location for their 2017 AGM. The next meeting will take place in Budapest Restaurant’s newly finished party and event room on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will include reports from different neighbourhood groups, news about local businesses, and community updates. Speakers are still to be determined but the emcee for the night will be BHNA executive member, Jason Gilman. For more information, visit www.beachhill.org. THE BEACHES Historical Society presents Lawrence A. E. Lee from the City of Toronto Archives speaking on The Post War Housing Boom from 19191930 and East Toronto Amalgamation with the City at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Judi Bonner, 13-year breast cancer survivor and team member of The Pink Crusaders.

friends. This year, they’re hoping to fill all 22 spaces with breast cancer survivors. In order to join the team, participants need to be at least one year past their surgery to ensure their safety. But overall, “it’s a lot of fun,” said Bonner. “You’re out on the water on Lake Ontario. It’s good to meet other breast cancer survivors, to know you can do stuff like this.” The team practices one hour a week on Wednesday nights at the Balmy Beach Lions Club at Ashbridges Bay, and although the season won’t be starting again until May, registration will be opening soon. And for those who might question whether or not they can manage a sport like dragon boating, according to Bonner, “anybody can do this. This woman is 70 years old,” she said pointing to a picture of last year’s team, clothed in pink and rowing their hearts out during a dragon boat regatta. “And I’m 68. Most of these women are in their 50’s.”

While there is a fee to join the team, life jackets and paddles are supplied along with the boat, which Bonner said weighs 4,000 pounds. “Once you get [the boats] going, they’re hard to stop!” she laughed. But joining The Pink Crusaders is more than great exercise and a good time. Recalling her first time paddling with the team, Bonner said, “it was at the Great White North – a North American dragon boat tournament held annually in Toronto – last September. “I was standing in the marshalling area waiting our turn in the boat when I suddenly realized that all the women around me, and there were hundreds, were all survivors and I got all choked up. I realized that we all had different stories, but we all had one thing in common – breast cancer. It was a powerful moment for me,” she said. For more information, contact Judi Bonner at judi.thephoenix@gmail.com or visit the Rusty Dragons website at http://www.bpsdragonboat.ca.

TIRED OF being cooped up inside your house during these winter months? Why not join others at Community Centre 55 for a weekly games day. From 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. each Tuesday in February and March, the centre at 97 Main St. is open for community members to play cards, board games, and backgammon, at no cost. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Evonne at 416-6911113 or evonne@centre55.com. ON A more serious note, Centre 55 is hosting its annual tax season series with free income tax preparation for low income individuals and families. The clinics run every Wednesday evening in March by appointment only. To participate, income must be less than $30,000 for individuals or less than $40,000 for families. To book, contact Cameron at 416-691-1113. BUT FINANCES can be fun, right? At least, getting serious about your budget can lead to less stressful vacations and more fun times. That’s the theme behind Centre 55’s Vacation Budgeting workshop next week, Monday, Feb. 27 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn how to plan a vacation that will lead you with good memories instead of debt with this roadmap to plan a vacation that won’t bust the budget.

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Building opportunities for Kingston Road Kingston Road United Church Rev. Barry King, left, watches as a group of local residents, businesses, and stakeholders present ideas on how to use the building’s facilities in the future. The roundtable style discussion, which was held on February 8, addressed some of the recent concerns in the Kingston Road neighbourhood, and aimed to identify opportunities for greater participation by the church in the community. A common suggestion was that the building could act as a “hub” for local members to come together at different events, be it social, business, or casual. A full report will be released at a future date.

HAS ALL of this money talk put you in the mood for a snooze? Centre 55 is the place for that, too. East End Community Health Centre is hosting a three-part sleep workshop series in March. Lack of sleep – or poor quality sleep – can have a negative impact on your life. This workshop will teach you about causes of insomnia and other sleep problems, strategies to get a good night’s sleep and feel more rested, and where to get more information on sleep solutions. Mondays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. March 6, 13, and 20. Contact Shirin at 416-778-5808, extension 226 or Evonne at 416-691-1113.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Parkinson’s patients find relief in dance By Lara O’Keefe

Sharing our love of music with families for over 20 years! Accepting students in

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IT’S A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population, but for those unlucky recipients Parkinson’s disease can be a debilitating and depressing diagnosis. While there is currently no cure, recent studies have honed in on how therapeutic activities like dance may offer some relief to Parkinson’s patients and their families. Claire Wootten, an Upper Beach resident and professor of contemporary ballet and dance education at York University has seen the “astonishing transformation” dance can bring about in her weekly class created specifically for people with Parkinson’s. “It’s not considered therapy, but it has therapeutic value,” she said. Wootten has been teaching movement classes for more than 40 years but was more recently trained in dance for Parkinson’s by Sarah Robichaud, a classically trained dancer who designed the Dancing with Parkinson’s program in collaboration with Dance for PD – the company that originally started the movement. After receiving mentorship and training from Robichaud and David Leventhal – the program director and founding teacher of Dance for PD in Brooklyn, NY – Wootten decided to bring her knowledge to her home community by starting her own Dancing with Parkinson’s group at the Kingston Road United Church. Her class is the first of its kind in the neighbourhood, and one of the first in the city. The dancing itself is a fusion of various dance and movement forms, she said. “We start seated and begin with a sun salutation, breathing and getting focused. Then we do isolations and space exploration while sitting, then move into isolations and start getting bits of the body moving,” she said. “It’s a whole body awareness but you just do it piece by piece.” Wootten also noted that “music plays a huge part in it.” A 2008 Scientific American article says music is a key part of movement therapies because synchronizing music and movement engages a “pleasure double play” that simultaneously stimulates the reward centre in the brain when listening to music, while stimulating the sensory and motor circuits with dance movements. “It addresses a number of the symptoms,” said Wootten. “The research that has been done, that [Robichaud] has been experiencing anecdotally for many years, is that it helps a great deal with depression and isolation because there’s the community piece of it.”

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Instructor Claire Wootten waltzes with participant, Josie during a Dancing with Parkinson’s class on February 14.

“Also they’ve discovered that it truly does create new neural pathways in the brain. So what can happen is if somebody is taking a [dance] class, their neural pathways are assisting them in lots of ways to be able to start moving better,” she said. “Dopamine is a big player as well.” Parkinson’s disease falls into the category of motor-system disorders – disorders that develop when dopamineproducing cells in the brain deteriorate – and because dopamine is one of the elements that is essential for movement and coordination, many patients experience symptoms such as tremors and difficulty with balance, leading to an increased risk of falling. Gammon M. Earhart, a professor of physical therapy at Washington University who was one of the first to discover the benefits of dance, found that it can be therapeutic because of its ability to address balance, help strength and flexibility, and improve cardiovascular functioning. Choreography also served to help specific difficulties that PD patients faced such as turning or stepping backward. She discovered that learning a strategy to overcome these movements – by learning proper foot placement and weight bearing techniques for example – helped to counteract the issues they had been facing. Wootten said she’s seen significant transformations in participants firsthand since she began working with Dancing for Parkinson’s. “Someone might really be having trouble even coming into the room and might need assistance sitting or stand-

ing and then by the end of the class – I have definitely experienced this – people are waltzing and chatting. It’s pretty astonishing,” she said. “It’s just...it’s breathtaking.” This isn’t just important for their physical well being, she said, but the well being of their minds – and the minds of those who love and care for them, as well. “For the Parkinson’s dancers they start to feel that they have some agency over their bodies. For their partners, the caregivers who see this, it’s quite an astonishing transformation,” she said. “They can often walk out better than they can walk in. It’s that fast. And it does tend to last a period of time. If they’re doing it regularly they can experience it on a regular basis.” According to Wootten, her dance classes are as much about offering some therapeutic value as they are about offering participants some fun and entertainment. “It’s really lovely to see the dancers interact with one another and laugh … with and at each other and me!” she said laughing. “It’s very rewarding … I don’t ever imagine stopping teaching. The idea of not teaching is complete anathema to me.” Wootten holds classes every Tuesday between 1-2 p.m. at the Kingston Road United Church and all are welcome. Student volunteers or those wanting to be trained as dance accompanists are also welcome to contact her by email at clairefwootten@gmail.com. Visit www.beachmetro.com to watch a video of the class in action.

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WHILE I can’t pretend I’m any sort of comic book fan, I will admit that shortly after digging into The Tower of the Comic Book Freaks series, I was hooked. Does this mean I’ll be running to the neighbourhood comic book store in search of my next glossy book of illustrations? Probably not. But it does prove how stimulating, both visually and mentally, this particular graphic novel was. Author, illustrator and former teacher, Roz Kasman does not follow what most would define as atypical in terms of comic books. There are no superheroes or villains in The Tower of the Comic Book Freaks – Batman did not fly out of the sky just in time to save a lady in distress, for example. On the contrary, the comic tells the story of five average young men in the 1970’s who travel from Toronto to New York for a comic book convention in the hopes of gaining experience in two key categories: comics and women. The story and its corresponding characters have been crafted in a way that draws the reader in by making it easy to connect with the storyline. It doesn’t take long to become invested in the future of the protagonist and selfproclaimed “biggest geek of all”, Harold Friedman. Kasman’s combination of stunning illustrative work, engaging storytelling and humorous anecdotes will leave you wanting more. Don Mills: From Forests and Farms to Forces of Change Scott Kennedy Dundurn Press 246 pages Reviewed by Anna Killen

“HAVE I ever walked around Don Mills?” I thought, thumbing through Scott Kennedy’s latest historical journey, Don Mills: From Forests and Farms

to Forces of Change. I did not grow up in the city, and I’m not much of a shopper, or a suburbanite, so I don’t think I’ve had the pleasure, but reading about how the area used to be – productive farmland, lush green spaces – made me long for a time machine so I could traverse the land as it once was, perhaps in a horsedrawn buggy on route to a barnraising. Luckily, Kennedy has it covered for those of us who do not remember the North York neighbourhood before it was paved. The Beach author and conservationist plots out the evolution of Don Mills, from its rural roots to Canada’s “first subdivision” with the same care and wit as his first book, also published by Dundurn Press, Willowdale: Yesterday’s Farms, Today’s Legacy. With historic photographs and maps entwined with detailed profiles of the people who tilled and shaped the land, Kennedy ensures that the area’s history will be remembered and celebrated for years to come – and, as he notes early on, “it’s quite a trip.”

Toronto Island Summers Jim Sanderson James Lorimer & Company Publishers 90 pages Reviewed by Lara O’Keefe

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Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism Joyce Nelson Watershed Sentinel Books 164 pages Reviewed by Anna Killen

Wigford Rememberies Kyp Harness Nightwood Editions 203 pages Reviewed by Lara O’Keefe

LOCAL MUSICIAN, Kyp Harness introduces his debut novel with the same combination of grit and poetry one has come to expect from his music. Set in a fictional small town in rural Ontario, Wigford Rememberies features a cast of unique characters whose lives intertwine to create an engaging storyline for the reader. Harness uses his creative writing style to paint a clear picture of each scene, successfully drawing readers into the novel by making it seem as though they were silent onlookers in the lives of the characters. Evocative and thought-provoking, Wigford Rememberies takes us through the realities of love, loss and life while still managing to impart humorous interludes throughout.

JOYCE NELSON’S deep dive into the economics of the Bank of Canada is an eye-opening account of the privatization of Canada’s public assets and the new economic reality. Well-researched, provocative and impressive in its scope, Nelson’s research uncovers portions of the banking world the general public might not be aware of and gives alternatives to the financial world as we know it. It’s not all banking – the book delves into the impacts these policies and players have had on people and political movements like Occupy Wall Street and the Hydro One sell-off situation. This is the author’s first foray into economics – she has previously focused on environmental issues – and this book neatly dovetails her experience in the latter and drive to understand the former. How to Survive Your Death: An Autobiography Written Posthumously Peter Fulton 168 pages Reviewed by Anna Killen

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couldn’t fall asleep. The prickly straw bag on the floor seemed even more unpleasant than usual. Yet it wasn’t the physical discomfort that kept me awake, nor the heavy smell emanating from hundreds of unwashed human bodies crammed into the gymnasium “dormitory”. It was the excitement of what lay ahead. After fleeing my home country of Hungary, I was to leave the Austrian refugee camp at dawn. The arrangement was simple. A rickety, open panel-truck was going to Vienna, carrying produce for the marketplace. There would be enough room left among the sacks and crates for the four of us to squeeze into. Crossing the Alps in late November is a chilly proposition, particularly if you lack proper clothing, but the prospect failed to cool my enthusiasm. The only thing that mattered was that from Vienna we could go on to Canada and a new life. I glanced down at the sleeping figures with whom I shared my mattress. My sister was sound asleep, as usual, but her husband stirred uneasily in his sleep. He was probably dreaming again of our capture and imprisonment. I don’t think it is possible to forget that kind of experience. The fear I felt when we were herded off the truck, was still with me. I remembered with particular clarity the intimidating uniform of the Russian major, and the look of wicked glee on the face of his interpreter. Though he was wearing his “civies” and had been drinking, it was obvious that he was a Hungarian secret-policeman. The questioning and search seemed to go on endlessly, though I’m sure it took no more than half an hour. When they found the hunting knife hidden under the seat of the truck, my heart sank. That fool, whoever it was! Now, all 12 of us will have to pay for his mistake. Our cover story – trying to find food in the country – would hardly sound very convincing in view of this discovery. (Not that the major actually believed our story anyway.) Our prospects seemed grim, but then, quite unexpectedly, we got a lucky break. Long irritated by the drunk interpreter’s incompetence and meddling, the major finally decided to hand us over to the regular police until he could find another interpreter. The regular police gave us a second body search, and because of the lack of ac-

commodation in the tiny provincial jail locked us all up in the same room. It was an early November evening, damp and cold. A big old wood burning stove stood in the corner of the reception cell, but it was not working. Most of us hadn’t eaten since morning. We huddled together for warmth and comfort. It was incredible. This group of strangers, of whose existence we were not even aware of a few hours ago, now lay close to us in every sense of the word. Our shared fate made us instant friends. And yet, underlying this feeling was the fear that any one of them might be an informer.The eerie quiet of the dimly lit room was barely disrupted by the soft buzzing of voices. Every so often a voice would rise in emphasis, only to drop back to the level of murmur again. We were trying to decide what to do next. Essentially, there were two opposing views: one resigned to the situation, the other determined to find a way out. We three sided with the escape group. Miki emerged as the leader of the escape faction. He and his cousin Gus participated in the Hungarian revolu-

and told us that the major had found another interpreter and would be back by 10 a.m. to start the interrogation in earnest. Not only that, the Ruskies were upstairs celebrating our capture by getting thoroughly drunk. At this point, one of us got up enough nerve to ask him about the possibility of getting some firewood. The guard shook his head; there was no wood for the prisoners. Then he made the strangest proposition. He suggested that we smash up the table and the chairs and set fire with them. When he noticed our hesitancy in taking his advice, he decided to give us a hand. We were worried about the consequences but he assured us that the situation was too chaotic at this point for his superiors to question anyone about a few pieces of furniture. I don’t know what felt better, the warmth of the fire, or that of his kindness. Now that we were more comfortable we were overcome by sleepiness. As the floor space was not large enough for all of us to lie down at the same time, we decided to sleep in shifts. My sister and myself being the only women, the men, with traditional gallantry, offered us the first shift. As it turned out, we never did get a chance to sleep on the floor. The guard, who had left to make his rounds, returned. He told the two of us to follow him. We were understandably reluctant to be separated from the rest of the group, but he kept urging us to trust him and go. We finally relented but with great trepidation. On the way to the solitary confinement cell, for that is where he was taking us, we found out what the reason for the urgency in his voice was. Apparently the Russians were getting rowdier by the minute and our new friend was getting quite worried about the possibility of them paying us a visit in the middle of the night. He was convinced that we would be safer locked up in “the hole” where there was even the luxury of a wooden cot. He told us again that the major would be back at 10 a.m. and then added in a conspiratorial whisper, not to worry about it, as the curfew was over at seven. We found this last bit of unsolicited information rather puzzling. Was he hinting at something? A terrible thought struck us – maybe our holding cell had been wired and he overheard our plotting. This might be his way of letting us know that he was aware of our plans.

“” “The only thing that mattered was that from Vienna we could go on to Canada and a new life.”

tion. Surrounded by Russian troops, they escaped by jumping out of a third floor window. This explained why these two were so reluctant to face an investigation and also why Miki limped so badly. His right heel was shattered. Others also told stories about their reasons for leaving the country. We compared notes. Suddenly we all fell silent. The rattling of the key in the lock told us we had a visitor. It was the police guard. He looked us over thoughtfully. We too tried to size him up. He had the round, rosy face and unhurried movements of a country boy, and when he started talking, his manner was easy going and friendly. Despite this, we didn’t let down our guard. He sat down on one of the two chairs

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We had to keep in mind that despite his friendliness, he was still a prison guard. Surely he would not encourage his charges to escape! He might well be an agent provocateur. We would find out the truth in the morning. The bare, narrow cot was the only piece of furniture in the place. There were two rough, gray blankets and one pillow on it. Considering the circumstances, we slept amazingly well. Retching, accompanied by loud swearing, woke us in the morning. It was still dark outside and in the poor lighting we could barely make out the dim shape of a scruffy old man, bent over the rusty cold water sink across the corridor. The swearing came from the cell directly next to the sink. Apparently this was the only source of fresh water for the whole unit and the owner of the gravelly baritone took a dim view of the old drunkard’s use of the sink. The hullabaloo brought the guard on the run. Within minutes, the sink was rinsed, the drunk returned to his cell and peace restored once more. As we were already awake, we asked to be allowed to rejoin our group. The police guard complied. Back in the large cell we found the majority already awake. I hurriedly started telling Miki about the curfew hours, but he already knew. John

and Laci, two people also in favour of escape, were talking to the guard. As I joined them, he was just telling them about the main entrance of the building being unlocked during the day. This was useful information, but the guard’s willingness to give us all of these details made us more and more suspicious. I noticed from the corner of my eye that Gus was quietly moving behind the guard while the other two men were holding his attention. Just as he was in a position to grab the policeman, John, almost imperceptibly, shook his head. Gus hesitated for a second and then it was too late. After the guard left, Gus was absolutely livid with anger. He accused John of being a coward and going back on his word. He felt we had missed our only chance at escaping because of John. It was only when John pointed out that the main gate was still locked and guarded that Gus finally calmed down. Shortly after seven we heard the key turning again. The guard was going off duty and he wanted to say goodbye to us before leaving. We thanked him for his kindness. He smiled, turned around and left without another word. It took a few minutes before we realized that this time none of us heard the familiar click of the lock. In the

ensuing silence I could hear my heart pounding wildly in my ears. As if following a soundless command, the seven escapees gathered around the door. One of us pressed the handle ever so gently. It gave! In a whisper, Laci offered to act as the scout. He was back within seconds and motioned with his head. Silently we followed him. How we found our way out of that building, I’ll never know. All I can recall is the incredible sense of elation I felt when I stepped outside. Our luck held. By sheer coincidence we managed to escape on market day, the only time it was possible to find food without trouble and disappear in the crowd. After the first rush of joy we realized how precarious our position was. The sidelong glances of the local people told us that we had been spotted as “city slickers”. As soon as our escape was discovered, the police would track us down without difficulty. We knew that we had to get out of town as soon as possible. But how? Riccarda Balogh fled her home country of Hungary in 1956 when she was in her mid-twenties. Read the second installment of her story in next week’s issue of Beach Metro Community News.

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IF YOU’VE spent any time walking along Gerrard Street in the Beach Hill neighbourhood, you’ve likely taken note of the charming front porch studio displaying minimalist, abstract paintings in mostly primary colours. The space belongs to Gwynne Giles, personality as charming as his porch, and his catching work is a result of a dedicated practice begun not even 10 years ago. Giles retired at 60 from a management position at the Toronto Golf Club – in a funny coincidence, his home is steps away from the club’s first location – and decided to take up painting. “I don’t know why,” he says, in a refrain he will use to describe many aspects of his art. Over time, his work progressed from busier geometric landscapes to the linear style we see today – he’s a study of the Dutch De Stijl movement – and his methods have grown more detailed. He takes about a month to create each work, producing about 12 a year, and uses a four-step process that begins with a tiny sketch and grows to a large canvas. He has fun with titles – “The vikings are coming”, “Good morning Amsterdam” – and has recently produced an e-book to share his work abroad. While he participates in community shows and events sporadically throughout the year, he shows yearly at the Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair, on this weekend beginning Thursday evening. His “latest career” as he calls it, is rewarding in that it is reflective, relaxing and gives him something to focus on. When people look at his work, he simply hopes it brings them happiness. Not a bad goal, indeed. Giles will be at Booth 129 at the Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair February 23 to 26 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place at 195 Princes Boulevard. For more information visit http://www.beachstudiotoronto.com/ or http://www.theartistproject.com/. WITH JUST Another Roadside Attraction, the latest show at Neighbourhood Gallery, artist and curator Lauren Renzetti wants viewers to notice where they live. “Urban landscapes start right at our doorstep in our neighbourhood,”

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Gwynne Giles at his Beach Hill studio. she writes in her gallerist statement. “We stand on them, we walk by them, through them, in them, and add to them every day. Sometimes we are awake enough to notice them, and capture the worthy moments and recreate it artistically.” She’s found several artists awake enough to notice and capture those moments, including East End photographer Brett Matthews who works to improve “financial numeracy skills among the world’s billion illiterate adults”. His photographs put the world in perspective – a picture of a couple sitting beside a motorbike, a vehicle that helps reduce income inequality, in South Asia; a cheerful Indian roadside barber. Other artists showing include Irina Laskin, Aiden Lucea, Karin McLean, Diana Meredith, Asha Mohamud, Moira Ness, Lauren Renzetti, Brenda Stephenson, and Vivian Wong. On until April 9, Neighbourhood Gallery is located in the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 79 Hiawatha Road. Viewing is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. www.nuuc.ca

BLUE CROW Gallery opened this past December, but last weekend held its official grand opening party – an event that was well attended by artists, aficionados and admirers alike. Held on location and hosted by Jodi Wheeler, owner of Blue Crow Gallery, the opening showcased the work of a number of different artists including Robert Shuttleworth’s whimsical mechanical creations, Amy Wetton’s wa-

Brett Matthews tercolour work, which is as vibrant as it is adorable, and Jamie MacRae’s mixed media pieces that showcase the beauty of Toronto. Attendees enjoyed an array of wine, beer and finger foods while they browsed the beautiful gallery and chatted with some of the artists including Wetton. Blue Crow Gallery has found its permanent home at 1610 Gerrard Street East at the corner of Coxwell and Gerrard. Next up at the gallery is the Enigmatic Encaustics Exhibition from March 4-31. The exhibition will be featuring Joya Paul and Ann Shier who are both encaustics artists with styles that are unique to each artist, yet equally complimentary to the work of the other. Paul’s work focuses on mixed media imagery while Shier takes inspiration from the northern Canadian landscape to produce colour fields. For more information, please visit their website at www.bluecrowgallery. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE

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OVER 300 people turned out to groove with jazz legend Jackie Richardson at the February Jazz and Reflection at Beach United Church, and organizers are hoping to keep the house full as the Saturday concert series continues. Next up, under the theme of “Bridges”, Barry Livingston Group takes the stage Saturday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m. Featuring some of the country’s best jazz and global musicians, the gang of six musicians draw eclectic influence from all over the world in bringing Livingston’s compositions to life. Jazz and Reflection takes place at the Beach United Church on Wineva Avenue the first Saturday of every month from 4:30 to 5:15. GREG PILO’S Tuesday Night Jazz at the Salty Dog Bar and Grill, 1980 Queen St. E, continues tonight, February 21 with Pat LaBarbera on saxophone, Brian Dickenson on piano, Neil Swainson on bass, and Pilo on drums. And if one night of jazz a week isn’t enough, next week the Salty Dog is offering two opportunities to see Pilo and crew. Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1, go back to the good ol’ days of jazz with Perry White on sax, Reg Schwager on guitar Dave Young on bass and Pilo on drums. THE ACADEMY Concert Series, now in its 25th year, explores the evolution that shook French music during the late decades of the 19th century and early 20th century with A Frankly Fabulous Foray, Saturday, March 4 at Eastminster United Church. Featuring Leanne Regehr on piano, Alexander Read on violin, Elizabeth Loewen Andrews on violin, Emily End on viola and Kerri McGonigle on cello, the show moves from César Franck’s Piano Quintet in F minor to Gabriel Fauré’s late Piano Quintet in C minor, to shine a light on the period’s search for an authentic French voice and creation of a new aesthetic. Eastminster United Church is located at 310 Danforth Ave. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20, with senior, student and youth prices available.

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TIRED OF the winter? The second annual Cold Weather Blues Festival has returned just in time to put some spring back in your step. A group of Beach area pubs and restaurants have come together to host a slew of red-hot musicians and performers that include Sugar Brown, Paul Reddick, The Ever-Lovin’ Jug Band, and Lotus Wright among others. The festival is slated to take place February 24 and 25 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted, and will be located at a number of different venues located along Queen Street East and Kingston Road. For more information regarding venues and bands, visit www.coldweatherbluesfest.com

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2) Jane Fonda had a bicycle accident on Queen Street while here filming Stanley and Iris (1990) with scenes in Kew Gardens alongside Robert De Niro. Fonda won her two Oscars for: a) Julia (1977) and The China Syndrome (1979) b) 9 to 5 (1980) and On Golden Pond (1981) c) Klute (1971) and Coming Home (1978) 3) He’s the grandpa you don’t want to mess with. Robert De Niro has performed a few roles in Toronto, including The War with Grandpa (2017), but none were as Oscar-worthy as: a) The Godfather: Part II (1974) and Raging Bull (1980) b) Taxi Driver (1976) and The Deer Hunter (1978)

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Nicole Kidman, centre, in “To Die For”. c) Goodfellas (1990) and Cape Fear (1991) 4) Can you believe Nicole Kidman turns 50 this year? She is nominated for Lion (2016). Kidman won a Golden Globe for To Die For (1995) which filmed in Kew Gardens and St. John’s Cemetery, but she took home an Oscar for... a) Eyes Wide Shut (1999) b) The Hours (2002) c) Moulin Rouge (2001) 5) In November, Jodie Foster was at St. John’s Cemetery directing an episode of the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror. Foster is best known for her two acting Oscars in... a) Taxi Driver (1976) and Nell (1994) b) Bugsy Malone (1976) and Contact (1997) c) The Accused (1988) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 6) Like Foster, Tatum O’Neal faced the early perils of child stardom. In Circle of Two (1981) she spied on Richard Burton while he jogged on the Boardwalk. O’Neal became the youngest Oscar-winner in a competitive category for... a) Paper Moon (1973) b) Nickelodeon (1976) c) The Bad News Bears (1976) 7) Al Pacino filmed a scene for

Sea of Love (1989) on Balsam Rd. He won an Oscar for... a) Serpico (1973) b) The Godfather (1972) c) Scent of a Woman (1992) 8) Michael Douglas has made a number of movies in Toronto including Running (1979) (on Beach streets) and The In-Laws (2003) (at Woodbine Beach). He won an acting Oscar for a) Fatal Attraction (1987) b) Wall Street (1987) c) Romancing the Stone (1984) 9) Christopher Plummer will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Canadian Screen Awards on March 12. The Toronto-born actor played a villain in The Silent Partner (1978) with scenes at Kew Gardens. He finally won an Oscar for: a) The Insider (1999) b) A Beautiful Mind (2001) c) Beginners (2010) 10) Acclaimed writer/director Aaron Sorkin just wrapped Toronto filming (including at a quaint home on Pine Avenue) for his feature directorial debut Molly’s Game starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Alba and Kevin Costner. Costner won Best Picture and Best Director awards for: a) Field of Dreams (1989) b) Dances with Wolves (1990) c) Waterworld (1995)

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here are all kinds of love. Around Valentine’s Day we tend to think of romantic love but when it comes to cooking and the cook who is preparing food, if they do so with a loving spirit, the food has magical, restorative powers. Many of you cooks out there know personally how good it feels when you cook with joy and how difficult or next to impossible it is to prepare food well when your heart is not up to the project. Recently, I have been the fortunate recipient of a number of carefully prepared dishes. Each and every one has been delicious, flavoured specially with that certain something, call it love for want of a better word and true enough – they have healing powers. Here is a sampling of these caring foods – thank you dear friends. Claire’s Cauliflower Soup

There is nothing as comforting as a bowl of piping hot homemade soup. Claire Kindellen knew this when she prepared this potage packed with nutrition and flavour to chase away aches and pains and make one feel as vital as possible on a blustery day. Claire says this is how she makes all her vegetable soups, varying them with the veggies she has on hand. When you serve the soup with a generous sprinkle of grated cheddar or other favourite cheese and a hunk of whole grain bread, you immediately feel more powerful!

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This year’s flower and garden show’s theme, “Oh! Canada,” pumps up the celebration of our country’s 150th birthday (AKA sesquicentennial). General manager Terry Caddo tells me they’ll have a 250-square-foot “Canada 150” logo planted with 9,000 tulips and other spring flowers right at the show entrance. We’ve seen a lot of trees and greenery in the last few shows, so I had to ask, “Will there be more flowers this year?” Caddo promised much more colour this time around, adding “Besides what’s growing in our own greenhouses, the University of Guelph is growing annuals and perennials especially for Canada Blooms.” As well, we’ll be able to enjoy an amazing display of 500 blossoming Canadian Shield roses, a brand-new rose – developed in Canada – that’s been chosen as Canada Blooms’ Plant of the Year. It promises to be as sturdy as the rocky Canadian Shield itself. (See sidebar for more.) Beyond the usual The Secret Path Garden, by Genoscape Inc., looks back at a difficult part of Canada’s past and forward to a more hopeful future. The garden was inspired by musician Gord Downie’s concept album/ multimedia project, The Secret Path, which tells the story of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack, who ran away from one of the notorious “Indian residential schools” and perished trying to return to his family home 650 km west of Kenora. Designer Joe Genovese says, “I

wanted to do something that had some meaning.” He contacted the Downie Wenjack Fund for permission for the project, and involved First Nations people in building the garden. He’s also invited Indigenous artists and craftspeople to participate in events held there during Canada Blooms. “It was a real collaborative effort. It was amazing,” says Genovese happily.

About the new Canadian Shield rose Canada Blooms’ Flower of the Year is a true northern beauty. Here’s why: • Hardy to -40° C (Canada Hardiness Zone 2b, which includes places like Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Kapuskasing and Cobalt) • Field-tested coast to coast in places like Morden, MB; Saskatoon, SK; and Trois-Rivières, QC Blooms summer through fall Bred to resist black spot and mildew • Full, rich red flowers • 1-metre spread of shrub • First in the new 49th Parallel Collection of hardy, diseaseresistant roses for today’s gardeners • Developed for home gardeners by plant scientists at the Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, ON

Get the word from the experts It’s nice to stroll around and look, but you can learn a lot of things in the flowers. • The speaker schedule hits all the hottest topics: native plants, heirloom veggies, bees, gardening with kids, succulents, container gardens and more – even old standbys like lawn care. Take a look at www.canadablooms. com and pick a day that includes a speaker that appeals to you. (Tip to parents: Sign up in advance for the kids’ free veggie gardening workshop held March 13.) • Bring your questions about plants and landscaping to the Master Gardeners Advice Clinic, the One on One Garden Advice Clinic or the ExperTrees display near the doorway gardens. • Don’t be shy – talk to volunteers from garden and horticultural clubs at the Gardeners Fare tables about gardening problems and best plants for Toronto. • Browse the Marketplace and PickOntario areas for one-stop-shopping for special garden purchases.

Though it won’t be sold at Canada Blooms (March really isn’t planting season), plants will be available this spring. See www.canadablooms.com for complete show information and tickets.

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OPTOMETRIST & EYEWEAR Dr. Sam Baraam & Associates Ted Grzymski, Optician Accepting new patients

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Design and Style Views

Give your home a winter refresh

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t’s a new year and with that often comes the urge to freshen things up around the house. Having been cooped up inside for a while, and with January being one of the darkest on record, I think it’s about time to bring some “wow” and brighten up our indoor spaces. Here’s my guide for decluttering and refreshing your home.

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Declutter The first thing you should do is go over your home with a fine-tooth comb. Minimal living is more than just a trend. Purging your home of all the extra stuff that can overwhelm you feels good. Have a look at everything you own and ask yourself if you either Love it or Need it. If it doesn’t fit into one (or both) of these categories, maybe it’s time to let it go. Go room by room and be ruthless. If you’re a bit nervous, store everything you’ve removed from your space for two months (tuck it away in your basement or closet). If you don’t miss it, then you can sell those things on one of the many Facebook swap and sell sites or donate to a charity.

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Reel Beach Answers for Oscar Quiz, Page 16 1. a) Two Women (1960) 2. c) Klute (1971) and Coming Home (1978) 3. a) The Godfather: Part !! (1974) and Raging Bull (1980) 4. b) The Hours (2002) 5. c) The Accused (1988) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 6. a) Paper Moon (1973) 7. c) Scent of a Woman (1992) 8. b) Wall Street (1987) 9. c) Beginners (2010) 10. b) Dances with Wolves (1990)

When thinking about a design and decor, it’s good to have a plan of what you want to achieve and how to get there. Do you need more storage? If so, for what kinds of items? Do you need to repaint? New furniture? Are you changing the purpose of a room or need space for a new business? I’m a big list maker, so when I’m thinking of doing any kind of restyling I like to list all the things I need to do and then attack them one at a time. It’s nice to check things off that list, but even better if you can do so while adding some great style as well as functionality to your home. Consider this an opportunity to try something new and bring something fresh into your home. Make a mood board (thanks Pinterest!) or digital folder to keep all your inspirations or ideas.

Big ticket items

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Top, consider adding a bar cabinet/credenza to liven up your space; above, a vintage leather ottoman adds warmth to the room; below, a secretary desk provides light storage and bold design. looking barware and/or decanters on top, while using the lower shelf to store all your essentials.

Thinking big picture, it’s often a good idea to invest in a few very good pieces that can do double duty to store and organize your items. A great desk with clever storage will look amazing and keep everything you need close at hand. Built-in desks were a huge trend and still work really well, but maybe consider getting a stand alone desk that is a statement piece. A well designed desk will look sleek yet have enough storage for your supplies. Be sure to invest in a good desk lamp, too. Lighting is one of the most important and often overlooked items in our homes. For the living/family room/dining areas, choose pieces that can do several things at once for you, while complementing your décor and making a statement. Bar carts and cabinets are a great compliment in any home for entertaining. An enclosed bar cabinet can store all your table linens, candles, platters and everything else you use for entertaining. The top can work for displaying nice objects or double as a spot for the TV. Open bar carts are a great way to show off some good

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Think vintage In a bedroom, consider using a vintage dresser or cabinet as a nightstand – you can even use mismatched pieces on either side for an eclectic look. These will add interest but also can store a ton of things like scarves, ties, jewelry and other accessories. In a front hall or entryway, think of adding a good storage bench or cabinet for shoes, mitts, hats etc. Using vintage in your home is always smart for these investment pieces – often you will get better quality pieces for less, plus it’s a more socially responsible way of shopping.

Add design trends Refreshing your home is a great opportunity to consider some of the new design trends. Colour trends for this year are quite varied. Greenery, a fresh shade inspired by nature is the Pantone colour of the year; while Shadow, a rich, dark, purply-grey shade is Benjamin Moore’s. Pastels are also really hot right now for walls. Anything goes, and mostly it’s the idea of combining shades for a fun fresh look. Pale walls with dark furniture or accent pieces, and a hit of a bright accessory or textiles. Burnished gold and brass are very on trend right now, a richer option to the shinier, brighter metals. Adding even one accessory in this material will have impact. The most interesting spaces have a combination of different textures and materials. So think about combining a range of these. Layering different textures (leather, patterned textiles, rough hewn wood pieces) and then adding a few hits of colour plus rich metal accents will make your home swoonworthy. Once you have gotten rid of all the tired, old clutter and added in a few new on-trend pieces, your home will really feel fresh and exciting.

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

REG’S APPLIANCE

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Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.

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Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding (r)

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Child Care Available

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

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All Day Cleaning Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.

For more info, call Beata at

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with use of math software. Call/text

Contact Irena (1)

Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years

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Kingston Rd/Vic Park

We offer reliable, friendly service at competitive prices.

35 Years experience

PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416-

We teach it all!

Scarboro Music

plus small demolitions.

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

Call 416-648-4410

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- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured

small business. Hardware & software

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Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303

Music

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specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,

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Computer Services

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Personal Care

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Harding & King

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2358 Kingston Rd.

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

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INDOOR PARKING

(includes HST)

Volunteers

(TEDDS)

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Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad

Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services

Wanted

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BEACH METRO NEWS

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(23r)

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Call Peter 647 550 4171

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(23r)

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(9)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

647 401 7970

SNOW PLOWING

(23)

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

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A.S.M. MOVERS REASONABLE RATES

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

416-690-1356

(2)

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

WALLPAPER 42 yrs

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

(2)

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

690-8533

(r)

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

(r)

INTERIOR PAINTING

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

(4r)

(r)

MURPHY

LTD

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

416-690-0173

(1)

MASTER 416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

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24 hr. - lic# P1624

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MASTER PLUMBER

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416-801-3737

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

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Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations

Call Marc 416-910-1235

POWER

(4r)

COMPANY

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221

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Carpenters

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CITY WIDE ROOFING

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Built-in-Cabinets

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Trades

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FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

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QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

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Call today for free estimate

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(1r)

HEY HANDYMAN 15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

owering

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asement

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(r)

TILE INSTALLATION

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porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

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(4)

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•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

(2)

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

CONCRETE WORK L B

(KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES

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YOUR STUCCO

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HANDYMAN

Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342

MASONRY

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Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.

GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

(r)

SERVICES

Mark Denington

(23.)

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

416 660 4721

• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

416-467-6735

www.stonehengefoundations.com

416-375-5191

GNOMEWORKS

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Telephone Systems

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Cable & Telephone Wiring

Underpinning Specialists

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CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

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Electrical

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LANIGAN’S

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Lic P19120

Next Deadline February 27th

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416-738-2119

RENOVATIONS

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Global Governance: Heaven Ideal II & Policy Framework: Bird View II Beizhan Liu Reviewed by Anna KIllen

BEACH WRITER Beizhan Liu is hard to pin down, title-wise: his bio lists him as an entrepreneur, innovator and visionary, but the Chinese-Canadian also has a background in science research and software engineering, and has fun with photography and music in his spare time. He is also keenly interested in global politics and economic issues and expands upon

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BBQ time Icemasters Barry Ross, left, and Brent Derry cook up a storm at the 7th annual Fairmount Park Winterfest hosted by the Ice Masters on Feb. 11. The community event delighted the attendees with live music, hot food, two skating rinks, hot chocolate, and tons of fun. PHOTO: PHIL LAMERIA

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

BEACH METRO NEWS

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van Blommestein Sales Representative

2014

Meet The Team! Odane Harding Odane possesses a thriving passion and love for real estate. He attended the University of British Columbia through Seneca College, where he graduated from the Real Property Administration Program with Honours. Odane's avid interest in real estate is demonstrated through his interactive approach in building client relationships and his longstanding membership as a Real Estate Investment Network member (REIN). He has an array of knowledge and experience in renovations and real estate investing. This translates into how hard he works to assist his clients with their real estate goals.

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