Beach Metro News January 9, 2017 by Beach Metro News

Get ready for roadwork on Main St. By Josh Sherman

Volume 46 No. 20

January 9, 2018

CITY COUNCIL has paved the way for roadwork to take place along Main Street this summer. Last month, council approved resurfacing Main Street between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East as well as a number of proposed changes to that stretch. “The city is taking this opportunity to make alterations at the same time to improve the safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, improve traffic flow and transit operations, as well as modifying parking regulations to permit extended on-

street parking hours,” said Randy McLean, manager of beautiful streets for the city, in a statement forward by city spokesperson Cheryl San Juan. Intersections at Kingston Road and Benlamond and Swanwick Avenues will be reconfigured as part of the construction project. “The safety improvements at the intersections along Main Street… will result in shorter crossing distances, better sightlines and provide a larger boulevard area for pedestrians,” McLean explained. Continued on Page 3

Birch Cliff woman killed by driver By Josh Sherman

A FUNDRAISER set up to support the son and daughter of a single mother who was struck and killed by a drunk driver last month has raised more than seven times its target amount so far. The fundraiser, which Birch Cliff resident Anna Dewar Gulley created on the website gofundme.com a day after the fatal incident, has brought in $71,965 as of writing, well surpassing its $10,000 goal. “Birch Cliff is a very tight-knit community – increasingly so,” said Dewar Gulley. “It’s an enormous amount of money, but it doesn’t surprise me that people were so generous and engaged,” she added. Dewar Gulley did not know Karla Groten – the victim – personally, but said she was moved to help out because “it was just something that needed to be done” and that “it was just a heartbreaking story.” Police say they responded to a call at 3:28 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2017, about a pedestrian being hit by a motorist at Kingston and Warden. A 40-year-old woman (Groten) was crossing Kingston Road from Warden’s east side when the driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox travelling westbound on Kingston crashed into her. Groten was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver left the scene but was located shortly afterwards in the Chevy around Queen Street East and Kingston road, according to a news release. David Opalka, 28, of Toronto is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death. Continued on Page 3

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Malvern goalie Emma Balazsi has led the high school to five wins so far this season.

She’s got Malvern’s back: ‘Just watch me’ By Josh Sherman

AS A five-year-old house league hockey player, Emma Balazsi kept racking up penalty minutes. “I would always volunteer to take a penalty,” Balazsi, now 17, said. Her willingness to take on the enforcer role wasn’t completely selfless. She didn’t want to be on the ice unless she could play her ideal position: goaltender, a role the Grade 12 student now relishes with Mal-

vern Collegiate Institute’s varsity team. “As soon as I started playing, I knew I wanted to be a goalie, but my mom really didn’t want me to be a goalie,” Balazsi said, noting her mother, Belinda, had been a goalie in her youth and was concerned about the added pressure of the position. That, and the risks of the role as well as the added cost of the equipment made it a tough sell. But Balazsi was determined,

something she attributes to her favourite player, current Las Vegas Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury—or, more specifically, the bright yellow pads he donned as he led the Pittsburgh Penguins to three Stanley Cup titles. “When I was five, I was like, ‘Oh, those are really pretty. I want to be a goalie so I can have pretty pads,” she said. It took a year for her to win her mom over, and the struggle didn’t end there. Her first game between

the pipes at age six was a wash. “It was pretty bad,” she said. Her team lacked a backup goalie in the lineup that day, so she had to stay in the crease for at least eight goals. Her team was not impressed. “They were like, ‘Oh, we’re stuck with her,’” she said. She didn’t play in the net again that year. Balazsi hasn’t had that problem at Malvern. Continued on Page 18

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ho will do it if I quit?” asked the woman next to me on the

subway. “Listen! Nineteen years! You’ve more than done your part!” replied the man, probably her husband and clearly a voice of reason. I said nothing, not wanting them to know I was listening, though I felt like telling the woman that those with the least reason to feel guilt are all too often the people most likely to be consumed by it. She’d been a Brownies and Girl Guides leader for nearly two decades, likely having stayed in after her daughters moved on. She wanted to pass the torch but feared nobody would be there to take it – and her dilemma resonated with me. I’ve felt twinges of guilt in my first winter away from the Ted Reeve Hockey Association after just five seasons running its bantam house league. Actually, it’s now more than mere twinges since hearing my replacement is running three age divisions singlehandedly. (When I played at TRHA in the 1960s and ‘70s, each age group had two managers.) An abundance of volunteers is among the best indicators of great community, and while we have many people giving plenty to lots of organizations across the East End, we need more. “It really is getting harder to find people these days,” says Steve King, who has given much of his alleged spare time to Ted Reeve for 42 years – the past 14 as TRHA president. “Even for positions that require just two hours a week, house-league coaches, we’re short,” says King, a man who shuns recognition and is quick to point out he is not Ted Reeve’s longesttenured rink-rat. That distinction belongs to Colin Berwick, 46 seasons and counting. King concedes there are hassles in having to clear a police check or take coaching courses, and he says governing bodies higher up the chain are putting too much strain on hockey volunteers. He also fears many local volunteer-based institutions – not just in sports – are endangered if we keep relying too much on too few people. “We’ll burn out the ones we have. Just a few extra people could make it so much easier for everyone,” King says, adding “there are also really rewarding moments.” I took the bantam-league gig be-

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Volunteering is a way of life for Colin Berwick, left, and his wife, Terry. Colin has been volunteering for over 46 years at Ted Reeve arena, many of those alongside TRHA president Steve King. cause, apparently, nobody else wanted to deal with 13- and 14-year-olds and their parents. I’d planned to do a year or two but stayed longer because of great fellow volunteers and some happy surprises. One was realizing that nearly everything you’ve read about hockey parents is untrue or badly exaggerated. Cases that make the news are lottery-win rare, and while I used to chalk up my good fortune to the fact I ran a low-key, all-for-fun house league, King says he had “no problem parents” during his 12 seasons coaching competitive Ted Reeve entries in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. My duties, which took up four or five hours weekly, awakened a previously unimagined sense of connection with volunteers who made activities of my youth happen. One afternoon at the Ted Reeve snack bar, I ran into George McConnachie, who long ago was one of my coaches at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club (he also coxed a crew that included two of my brothers to a national championship, 50 years ago this coming summer). George was at the rink to watch his grandson’s game, and it felt great to be able to personally thank him for being a mentor as well as great coach. But it also reminded me that too often in life we don’t think to thank people well enough – if at all – till after they’re gone. The late Russ Dunn and Ray Knight are two names that come to mind. They may be unfamiliar to you, but the years they put in at Balmy Beach make them true community builders in my eyes. And they’re just two of many.

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For those of us who played lots of sports and attended Cubs and Scouts, or Brownies and Guides, there are scores of selfless souls to thank. Eventually, afternoons at the rink taught me that we can still honour their efforts simply by paying it forward, even if they’re not around to acknowledge it – and I’m pretty sure it’s all worthwhile even if current kids don’t think to thank us till after we’re gone. There are many forms of volunteering. Amid the current Arctic chill, some of your finest neighbours have been keeping people alive through the Out of the Cold program at St. Aidan’s Church. Big Brothers and Big Sisters always needs help. Community Centre 55 does great work. And it’s the efforts of volunteers that made the Danforth East Community Association’s 10th anniversary last year so worthy of celebration. Volunteering needn’t be formal. It can be as simple as paying attention to the needs of a senior on your block, or helping an immigrant family feel at home in a strange country. It all counts, even if nobody’s keeping score. You might be too busy to lend a hand in 2018; fine. You might need a rest after years of volunteering; I get it. But keep in mind the Greek proverb (adjusted slightly for a local paper in an era when lots of boomers are retiring): Communities grow great when old men and women plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. This column is part of a recurring series discussing urban issues in the East End. Connect with Stephen Wickens on Twitter @StephenWickens1.

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Roadwork includes changes to parking

Ice day for a photo Toronto shattered the city’s record for cold weather last week, with temperatures dropping to -23 C on Jan. 25. That didn’t stop some from bundling up for a winter stroll along the boardwalk Saturday, Jan. 26 to photograph the ice-covered rocks and misty Lake Ontario. By Monday, temperatures had returned to the seasonal normal, with snow and slush coating the roads. PHOTOS: ANNA KILLEN

Continued from Page 1 A TTC Wheel-Trans stop will be added north of Kingston Road as part of the changes, and new paid parking spots are going to be created between Kingston Road and Lyall Avenue. However, there will be fewer paid spaces overall from Swanwick to Gerrard when construction is complete, according to a Transportation Services report. McLean explained adding the paid, rather than free, parking spaces—which won’t have peakhour restrictions—to Main Street is intended in part to provide relief to quieter streets in the area. “Parking on much of Kingston Road is restricted during peak periods. Paid parking on Main Street provides short term convenience for local businesses taking pressure off neighbourhood streets,” he said. The work is expected to cost approximately $700,000 and could start as early as late spring. Main Street had initially been slated for resurfacing in 2015. “[It] was deferred to coordinate construction with other nearby projects and allow for the design of road safety improvements,” McLean stated. “Due to the poor condition of Main Street it was necessary to apply temporary paving until the complete road resurfacing work could be undertaken,” he added. Also, staff wanted to ensure that Main Street was open during Gerrard Street reconstruction and work on the Victoria Park Avenue underpass, McLean said.

‘It could’ve been my daughter or her friends walking home’ Continued from Page 1 He also faces several related charges including failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Anyone with dash-cam footage who was around Kingston between Warden and Queen Street East around the time of the accident is asked to contact police at 416 808 1900 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 416 222 8477, www.222tips.com, or text 274637. Like fundraiser founder Dewar Gulley, Juli Langhorne did not know the victim. That did not stop the Birch Cliff resident from being

the first to donate to the GoFundMe page. “I almost felt like I knew her because so many people that I know know her,” she said. Langhorne was also inspired to donate because her daughter has to cross the very same intersection to get to and from her school, Birch Cliff Public School. “It could’ve been… my daughter or her friends walking home,” Longhorne said. “When we didn’t know who it was [that had been hit] I had people texting me making sure that my daughter had made it home from school.” She was also concerned because

Groten had been a single mom. “It wasn’t even like there was a father figure at home that would be there immediately for these children,” she said. Since Longhorne’s initial contribution, more than 900 people have followed suit, and Dewar Gulley said donations are still coming in for Max and Haley, Groten’s children. For now the fundraiser will remain active. “We’re leaving it up because we’re trying to figure out, with the family’s support, the best place to put the money,” she said. Meanwhile, a community meeting is scheduled for Jan. 18 to dis-

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Pilot program helps Out of the Cold extend its mission MATTHEW KELLWAY Chair St. Aidan’s Out of the Cold

ON CHRISTMAS morning, before the smell of St. Aidan’s 16-turkey community lunch could fill the hall, even before morning Mass had concluded, 25 homeless men and women had staked their claim to a mat on the floor of the church’s basement for Christmas night. St. Aidan’s Out of the Cold was full on Christmas night – as we are every Monday night through the winter. Christmas day and evening at St. Aidan’s were, in some sense, lovely. By the time I arrived, early afternoon, an overnight guest was al-

ready laying out the mats. A couple were whiling away the afternoon playing cards under their blankets. Others read, chatted and discussed matters – Scientific American pulled from a backpack to drive home a point. A Canadian Geographic was produced from another so that my son and I could share in the wildlife photography. We put on a Christmas classic for entertainment – Die Hard – and had turkey leftovers for dinner. But then, volunteers Jim and Marnie, my family and I headed home to Christmas trees, a floor strewn with wrapping paper and our own beds, leaving these men and women in the lower gym of St. Aidan’s. They were on mats, separated by only a few feet and, yet, very much on

their own. Boxing Day they would search for a different shelter. Christmas wasn’t so much different from the regular Monday night routine that has played out over 12 winters at St. Aidan’s and over 30 winters in other churches and synagogues across the city. Those who find respite with us are the lucky few. When one pans out from here, a bigger, uglier picture comes into focus. There is a desperate and growing need for shelter in this city as we inch closer to one hundred homeless deaths in a year. Something’s got to give. The homeless men and women who carry a desperation with them through their days and into their sleep every night need more and different from us. We knew this when we convened

our volunteers at the conclusion of last year’s program to re-think what we do at St. Aidan’s in the context of what we have, in our community and in our capacity, to offer. All agreed. Something’s got to change. This month, the doors of Beach United opened up to the homeless. It is just a dozen additional beds, but the objective is big. We are putting in place a pilot program that, we hope, will change how Out of the Cold works. With support from Dixon Hall, we have invited a dozen of Out of the Cold’s most housingready users to stay over every Monday night until the end of April to do and learn those things necessary to become – and remain – housed. The program is being jointly determined through conversations

with our guests about their interests and their needs and as a result it will develop, adapt and change over time. But, we know that it will involve learning to cook. We know it’ll involve tax filing and banking. For some, medical support will be necessary. We know that it must involve focused housing support. It is our hope that so long as it is necessary, Out of the Cold will be open to those who need shelter – places of respite from cold and loneliness. But, perhaps too, behind the doors of St. Aidan’s and Beach United, paths to homes for those without can be built. With thanks to the generosity of this community, and special thanks to the congregations of St. Aidan’s and Beach United, this has become the objective.

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‘He has probably sold more t-shirts than anyone else in the world’ WHAT A good idea, to name a laneway after Gene Domagala, a lasting reminder of his work. No one but Gene and Pat really know how much he contributes to this community. Not only has he been involved with many of our organizations and projects like the Leuty, he has probably sold more t-shirts than anyone else in the world. What people may not know is that Gene is also prolific in unpublicized small, helpful kindnesses. His tribute to his wife was a treat. They were a good looking couple on their wedding day, and they still are. We are all glad to have them around the neighborhood. Jean Cochrane

CONGRATULATIONS GENE, a richly deserved honour for you.

Having served alongside Gene for many years on the Board of Community Centre 55, this tribute is long overdue. His is a tireless volunteer, community leader, and advocate for the Beach and those that live and work in our beloved neighbourhood. LeeAnn Acton via Beach Metro online

‘Enlightening article’ RE: BERNIE Fletcher’s article “Phil Marchildon: Canadian Ace, unsung hero” from the Oct. 31, 2017 issue. I am Phil’s oldest daughter and I live in Burlington, Ontario. I thank

you very much for this enlightening article on my dad. This explains the way he was while I was growing up, since he never really talked about his life during the war. We learned more about his war experiences from his book, and from his navigator George Gill, than we did from my dad. My dad saved George’s life when they were shot down and George visited my dad every year on that anniversary to thank my dad until he passed away. Your article is one of the best I’ve read on my father. Thanks again! Carol Voyce (Marchildon) via Beach Metro online

THANK-YOU FOR the great article about my great uncle. It would make for a great movie for sure,

including his after war work on the Avro Arrow. Not to mention he almost stopped DiMaggio’s batting streak.

way for us to get in touch with each other to see what we can do for next year? Susan Pape

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She misses the tree lot, too I’M SURE Loretta Lundy’s letter (Dec. 12, 2017) says what many of us are thinking. I know I felt the same way about the absence of the Lions International Annual Christmas Tree Sale on a walk near Kew Beach Park last week. I’m interested too in finding a way to return them to the northern border of Kew Beach Park next year. I suspect there will be several comments to her letter in agreement. Is there a

Sad news SAD NEWS that Heather Menzies-Urich passed away at Christmas time. In 2015 Heather kindly shared stories of her early days in the Beach. She will always be remembered for The Sound of Music. Another angel in heaven. Bernie Fletcher via Beach Metro online

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Community Calendar JAN. 9: Community Consultation Meeting for 286-294 Main Street at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 7-9 p.m., Open House at 6:30 p.m. A 30-storey mixed-use building containing 301 residential units plus office and retail space is proposed for the site. Learn more about this application, ask questions and share comments. Info: daniel.woolfson@toronto.ca, 416-392-7574 or george.pantazis@toronto.ca, 416-392-3566 JAN. 13: New Year’s Levee at Firkin on the Danforth, 2057B Danforth Ave., 1-4 p.m. Hosted by MP Nathaniel ErskineSmith, MPP Arthur Potts, and Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon. JAN. 14: Welcome East York at East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., 1-3 p.m. Celebrate the New Year with some of the civic leaders who make our city great: our Fire Chief; Medical Officer of Health; City Librarian, and the General Managers of Transportation, Solid Waste, and Children’s Services. Hosted by City Councillors Davis, Fragedakis and Burnside. Free. Fully accessible venue. Info: Councillor Janet Davis 416392-4035, Councillor_Davis@toronto.ca JAN. 17: Artisans at Work Community Screening of Lost Rivers. Lost Rivers reconnects people with the social and environmental history of the city, and the way that human and natural systems interact in their own backyards. It provides information about simple steps that anyone can take to conserve water, informs people of important current developments, and invites thought and creative action regarding our increasingly urbanized environment and lifestyles. 6:30pm. 2071 Danforth Ave. PWYC https://www. facebook.com/events/188005965271018/ JAN. 21: Ulster Accordion Band hosts Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance at R.C.L. Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 2-7 p.m. $15 per person for haggis, beef steak pie. Tickets available at bar. Info: 461-699-1353, www.rcl11.com JAN. 23: Community Meeting at 757 Victoria Park Ave., Party Room, 7 p.m., regarding the proposed development of the Green P Parking Lot on Victoria Park Ave., south of the subway station. Hosted by the board of directors at MTCC 606, 757 Victoria Park Avenue. The Build Toronto development includes residential and retail building and there is concern that this development will take away a well-used parking lot that allows commuters to park their cars and ride the subway downtown. The board of directors at MTCC 606, 757 Victoria Park Avenue, has concerns that this development will be detrimental to the area, where facilities are already over-capacity, and lead to traffic and parking congestion as commuters seek alternatives to the subway parking lot. Info: Christina Blizzard, Director, MTCC 606, christina.blizzard@gmail.com JAN. 27: Robbie Burns Roast Beef Dinner and Ceiliah at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30 p.m. Dinner, songs, readings, Scottish Country Dancers and Highland Dancer. $35. Sell-out event. Tickets and info: 416-699-3084 JAN. 27: Robbie Burns Lunch at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. (W of Midland Ave., N or Kingston Rd.), 12 noon. Lunch and traditional honouring of Burns including music, dancers and haggis. Tickets $25 (no ticket sales at door). Tickets and info: 416-261-4222 FEB. 5: Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason speak on The Healthy Brain: How Diet and Supplements Can Help Optimize Brain Power at Any Age at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd. between Victoria Pk Ave & Warden), 7 p.m. RSVP in advance at 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers. com and pay $20.00 cash at the door. MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, house-

hold items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH until June: Eucharistic Adoration at St. John’s Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd. Everyone is invited for an hour long Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration at 7 p.m. in the church. The Eucharist will be displayed in the beautiful sunburst monstrance. This is a time where we watch and wait, where we remain silent in His Presence and where we open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist. Info: stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca or 416-698-1106 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (September to May): Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. This program, supported by Second Harvest, provides a hot meal to those in need. Info: 416-690-5169 LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Community Bingo at Beach Arms Retirement Home, 505 Kingston Rd., 1-3 p.m. Light refreshments and snacks served. Cards $1.50. Info: Kathy 416-698-0414 SUNDAYS: ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC at Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave. (near Woodbine), 3-6 p.m. Music genres include folk, pop, country, R&B, jazz. Hosted by Nicola Vaughan. All ages welcome. No cover charge. Info: 416-551-7560 TORONTO SENIORS HELPLINE offers support and information, 365 days a year, about Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day programs, crisis services, at-home care such as nursing and personal support, phone counselling, and caregiver resources. Call 416-2172077, 1-877-621-2077, TTY 1-844-946-1700 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. 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 ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary. org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416-686-2906 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com THE KIWANIS CLUB OF RIVERDALE meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave. (at Warden Ave.), 12:15-1:30 p.m., from September until June. Contact Barbara Sneyd at 416-690-0147 or go to www.riverdalekiwanis.com. New members welcomed. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Scarborough Branch. Since 1960 we have been active in promoting women’s rights and education in Scarborough. As part of a national and international organization our purpose is to pursue knowledge, promote education, improve the status of women and human rights, and to participate actively in public affairs. We also enjoy participating in small interest groups: books, bridge,

theatre, gourmet lunch, etc. We welcome any woman who shares the purpose of the organization. New members are welcome! We meet monthly from SeptemberMay on the 3rd Monday at Knox United Church, Education building, 2569 Midland Ave. Info: Janet Holt 416-293-8822 BRIDGE, FRIENDLY DUPLICATE, at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., Fridays 10.30 a.m. Basic knowledge of bridge is necessary. Winter Session starts January 12. Info: agatha131@hotmail.com OH COME, ALL YE VOICEFUL. If you love to sing, St Aidan’s choir is looking for you! Don’t worry about an audition or being able to read music. Just be keen and ready to learn: we’ll teach you. We are a friendly group that meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. to practise, and then we review the music again Sunday morning in advance of the 10:30 service. We cover a wide range of music keeping it interesting, challenging and fun. And there are tremendous health benefits to singing in a choir! Info: 416-691-2222 MARKET 55 @ Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. (at Swanwick) resumes Sunday, Jan. 14. Indoor farmers’ market featuring produce, meats, cheese, baked goods, fresh coffee beans, fermented foods and more! Every Sunday 10am2pm. Info: market55to@gmail.com BIG SALE AT STUDIO 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (foot of Spruce Hill), January 4-14. Open hours: 1-5 p.m. & also open by chance & appointment. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888.ca ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. •Saturdays: Live Entertainment, 7:30-11:30 p.m., in the clubroom. Jan. 13 – Nick Liguori; Jan. 20 – Silver Wings and The Man; Jan. 27 – Lloyd Young •(run this until March 1)Saturdays: Shoot Pool and win some meat, 3-5 p.m. $10 per person. Info: 416-699-1353 LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Jan. 10 – With Six You Get Eggroll (1968); Jan 17 – Whiplash (2014) •Beaches Adult Book Club, first Thursday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 1 – Wenjack by Joseph Boyden; March 1 – Yiddish for Pirates by Gary Barwin; April 5 – Don’t I Know You? by Marni Jackson •Jan. 27: Traditional Storytelling with Melanie Florence, 11 a.m.-noon. Storytelling and folktales on Family Literacy Day, for children aged 10 and under. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Film screening ‘Shadow Girl’ at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E. Espanol – Friday, Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m.; English – Saturday, Jan. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet Chilean-born filmmaker Maria Teresa Larrain whose film follows her journey into the depths of blindness. Free, but on first-come, first-served policy. •Baby Time, Fridays (starting Jan. 19), 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, bounces and rhymes for babies under 19 months and their parents and caregivers. Drop in. No registration. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Midweek Service, 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com ST. NICHOLAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden). Taking time to remember, celebrate and grow in the love of God at work in our world and in our lives, is a vital aspect of our spiritual faith journey. We gather together in worship, and for special events, which seek to develop and build our

relationship with God and one another. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Said Service of Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Service with contemporary and traditional music, and Sunday School. Mid-week Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. All welcome. BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service held at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Enjoy singing? Our choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm. Contact Steven at music@ beachuc.com •Knitting for Shivering Children Group, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. We welcome new members, including beginners, to knit vests, blankets, hats and stuffed animals for impoverished children. We donate our work to the charity Canadian Food for Children. •SoundWave Café, Jan. 20, 2:30 p.m. featuring The Danielle Knibbe Trio performing in a relaxed coffee house atmosphere, with complimentary coffee and tea, snacks available for purchase. •Jam Nite, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Bring your instrument, voice, a song to share. No musical skill level needed, just enthusiasm to make music together! •Jazz & Reflection, Feb. 3, 4:30 p.m. “Oscar Remembered” featuring jazz artists Robi Botos & Paul Novotny. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship and Church School, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.), Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse, open, and inclusive Christian community where you will find many possibilities for nurturing your own spirituality and enriching your life, as well as opportunities to serve others through acts of caring, compassion and justice. You will also discover our wonderful music program that includes special monthly Musical Sunday Services (the last Sunday of each month.) Whatever you are wearing, whatever you feel about God, wherever you are on your spiritual journey - you will fit right in. Sunday school and nursery care available. Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.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 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca 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. WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Sundays, 11 a.m. You are invited! Our services feature contemporary music and interesting messages to help you to know God better. Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca

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Father and daughter are on the same track By Josh Sherman

FATHER-DAUGHTER COACHING duo Steve and Ashley Masterson’s mutual passion for track and field and cross country is long running – it even predates the latter’s first steps. “Since before I could walk I think I’ve been dragged around to track and cross country meets,” Ashley said. She remembers as a child helping post scores in the days before the sport, which she considers herself “born into,” went digital. In her high school years, Ashley was athletic – volleyball, soccer, track and field and cross country were her sports – but she said she never accomplished “anything amazing.” She has in her more recent role coaching Neil McNeil’s cross country and track teams alongside her dad, who retired in 2014 but continues to volunteer: Ashley and her dad have helped lead Neil McNeil’s cross country team to victory together since 2008. The catholic high school has claimed titles at the Toronto District Catholic Athletic Association (TDCAA) Cross Country Championships for a decade straight, qualifying for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) provincial championships every year as well, a point of pride for the two.

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Steve Masterson and his daughter Ashley have been coaching Neil McNeil Catholic High School’s cross country and track teams together for a decade.

“Part of the streak that I’m actually even more proud of is that in that 10-year period all three teams qualified to OFSAA,” Steve said. “So we’ve had 30 teams, like, divi-

sional teams, qualify for an OFSAA which is… a pretty neat trick.” Accomplishments aplenty, there is still no trophy room inside Steve’s Scarborough Road home.

Instead, the coaches put the spotlight on students who have persevered, such as Neil McNeil alumnus Andrew Alexander, who graduated last year.

“Now he’s on a scholarship at Notre Dame – that’s pretty big,” said Ashley. “All the kids progress, but I would say in the course of my time [Andrew] has been the most successful.” Like their students, Steve and Ashley have developed throughout their time working together as well. Despite Steve leading his progeny by about 30 years of experience, he said he has learned from Ashley. “Old dogs can learn new tricks,” he said. “I’ve learned to be a little bit more compassionate as I’ve gotten older,” laughed Steve, who when teaching at Jean Vanier Catholic High School coached Neil McNeil running coach Jason Wood. Ashley, too, has learned her share of lessons. “I think what I’ve learned from him is just how important it is to give back,” she said. “A lot of people who end up coaching and becoming teachers are people who’ve had great experiences when they were kids.” What interests the coaches in running is yet another thing they share in common. “If you’ve done well you know you did well, and if you didn’t do well, you can’t blame it on anybody else... whereas a football team, you can kind of hide and say, ‘Well, it just wasn’t me,’” Steve said. Seated beside him in his living room Ashley added, “I like that individual aspect, too.”

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At Mind-Set, philosophy and fitness go hand in hand in California nearly 20 years ago. When the trio’s former gym recently closed its Logan AT THE crack of dawn on a recent Fri- Avenue location, they decided to start their day morning, rock music blares inside a own. With Harman acting as head coach, 7,000-square-foot warehouse unit in Scarbor- Mind-Set has already attracted close to 50 ough, overpowering grunts and the clang of members. equipment as it hits the padded ground. “For us, we see a large gap around that Several participants push themselves mental toughness component in most gyms,” through grueling athletic routines. They Halfpenny explained. “We want you to go switch from Olympic-style weightlifting to and take that mental ability to work, or to rowing machines to your relationships,” something called an he added. assault cycle, which For this reason, is like a stationary workouts – though bike but with a fan intense – have a practical component. “We that uses air to make don’t do bicep curls pedaling harder the and leg extensions faster the rider goes here, because that at it. A wall-mounted doesn’t make you a digital clock counts – Mind-Set co-founder better dad, or a betupwards towards an Dennis Halfpenny ter softball player hour, when there will on the weekend, or be a reprieve. a better employee,” Few, if any, appear he said. Doing deadto notice it. lifts, which require It’s a typical scene from a workout at Mind-Set Strength & Con- gym-goers to pick up weights from the floor, ditioning, a CrossFit gym that opened this transfers to everyday actions like picking up past September at 59 Comstock Rd., Unit 3, groceries. “That’s why we deadlift,” Halfpenny said. just off Warden. Co-founder Du explained Mind-Set doesn’t “We’re not a traditional gym,” said Beacher and Mind-Set co-founder Dennis Halfpen- require members to sign full-year contracts ny, who owns the facility with partners John as many gyms do. Du and Ryan Harman. “Our model is purely based on services. The three met at CrossFit Toronto, where We don’t sign anybody to 12 months. It’s Harman trained Du and Halfpenny in the month-to-month because we believe that proprietary workout regimen established strongly in our service; our service will keep By Josh Sherman

“” “We’re not a traditional gym.”

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Mind-Set Strength & Conditioning co-founder John Du at the gym, Jan. 5, 2018.

you here,” he said. “We bring it – everyday.” For those new to crossfit, the gym offers a six-week beginners’ class to develop the foundational skills. Membership skews heavily towards Toronto’s east end, though members have travelled from as far as suburban Pickering, Maple and Markham. “We don’t have anyone I would say, past Yonge,” he added. Married couple Rachel Lutes and Kevin Bratt fall under this category. The Beachers both say they switched to CrossFit because they wanted something a regular gym wasn’t offering. “I didn’t want to go to the gym and work out alone anymore. I wanted to come and be

in a group atmosphere, get to know people, have people say, ‘Hey, how come you weren’t in class yesterday,’” Lutes, who has been doing CrossFit for about eight years, said. “I was kind of tired of the lonely gym scene.” After his workout, Bratt added, “I’d been training a lot on my own and was finding I really, at my age, wanted to stay healthy and not get hurt but still be active in anything I wanted to be able to do.” After getting injured trying a CrossFit exercise elsewhere, he decided to join his wife at Mind-Set four months ago. “When you’re trying to do stuff that you’ve seen but never been taught how to do, you’re not necessarily doing it right.”

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

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SAVE THE Date: The Practically Hip (a Tragically Hip tribute) is scheduled to play a free concert at Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main St., on Friday, Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. Donations to the Downie Wenjack Fund, the late Hip frontman Gord Downie’s legacy charity that works to continue the conversation with Canada’s Indigenous and support the reconciliation process. Licensed by Sauce on Danforth, the event invites attendees to skate, sit, stand and dance. ENJOY A smooth start to the new year at the Salty Dog Bar and Grill, 1980 Queen St. E., where Greg Pilo’s Tuesday Night Jazz events continue to attract Toronto’s finest mainstream jazz musicians. From 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. More info at 416-849-5064. Tonight, Jan. 9, drummer Pilo is joined by Perry White on saxophone, Dave Restivo on piano and George Koller on bass. Jan. 16 sees Kevin Tur-

cotte on trumpet, Reg Schwager on guitar, Dave Young on bass and Pilo on drums. On Jan. 23, Pilo is joined on stage by Mike Arthurs on saxophone, Bernie Senensky on piano and Peter Telford on bass. Closing out the month, Jan. 30, Pat Labarbera plays saxophone, Dave Restivo is back on piano, and Neil Swainson picks up the bass alongside Pilo on drums.

TRAVEL WEST for this year’s Acoustic Harvest and Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival preview, Jan. 26 at Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St. W. Doors at 6 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. The 16th Annual Winterfest Blues and Roots Festival runs Feb. 16 to 18. The preview is a teaser of what to expect at the urban blues and roots festival, and a chance to enjoy emerging and established talent. Speaking of established talent, East End folk and roots music series Acoustic Harvest is a supporter of and presenter for the festi-

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FOR YEARS, James Krauter had been photographing dogs in Monarch Park near his home, but it never occurred to him to publish his candid canine shots. That is until another dog park-goer approached him in 2012. “Somebody said, ‘You know, you take all these pictures of dogs, why don’t you make a calendar or something,’” he recalled. Not long after, he was playing around in Lightroom, a popular photo editing program by Adobe, when he discovered an option that lets users publish photo books using a website and collect royalties. So began his Dogs of Monarch Park book series, the third volume of which Krauter published this past November after a five-year hiatus. The 72-page hardcover book, available to order through blurb.ca, features selections from dog photos Krauter has snapped in the park since 2013. But many of the pictures were shot towards the tail end of that four-year period alongside his trusty two-year-old German shepherd, Otus, who graces the cover. Dogs big and small are featured within the latest volume. “There are great danes, there’s a Siberian husky, German shepherds, I think there’s a Pomeranian… with a Boston terrier,” he said. The variety of dogs found at Monarch Park leads Krauter to compare it to a famous televised dog show. “Monarch Park, it’s like the Westminster,” he said. “You’ve every breed of dog known to man there.” Why does Krauter, who is also interested in landscape photography and portraiture, like dogs as a subject so much? “They’re really good friends to me; I really like them,” said Krauter, who has owned five German shepherds and a Siberian husky. “They’re just so neat. They come up to you and they’re

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friendly and then when they start to play together and do what they do together find them just endlessly fascinating.” To aspiring dog photographers, Krauter has some pointers. “If you get down to their point of view, it becomes a lot more interesting,” he said. “If you want to do candid shots of dogs you have to be far enough away that they’re not aware of what you’re doing,” he added, recommending photographers invest in a zoom lens. While he’s already dedicated count-

less hours to the Dogs of Monarch Park project--he spent “probably more than” 40 hours editing photos for the first volume alone—it doesn’t appear Krauter is finished yet. “It’s a labour of love,” he said. He may publish another volume, he said, or perhaps finally get around to that calendar someone suggested he make years ago. “I certainly have enough material, believe me.” Just don’t expect to find his work on social media like Instagram. “I’m a real Luddite,” Krauter admitted.

just before he landed at Neil McNeil. Here’s the back story. Just over fifty years ago, in Canada’s centenary year of 1967, a suburban Toronto basketball team in a school with only seven players swept all competition aside with a slashing type of game never before seen in local basketball circles. Mimico High School’s Marauders became the best team in Ontario and perhaps Canada. With a 45 and 1 record and with blanket coverage, the team became the subject of iconic film director Don Shebib’s CBC film Basketball. How could a school with so few male students possibly achieve such dominance? In 2017, ex-Latin teacher and coach Ted Schmidt invited the six remaining players to reflect back on the season and interpolated journal comments he wrote at the time. The results make for fascinating reading as Schmidt describes his alternative coaching philosophy: “Don’t call me coach; I’m a teacher and a hardwood gym floor became a sacred classroom for me.” Relying on theologians Martin Buber, Hugo Rahner and cultural theorist Johan Huizinga, Schmidt describes his technique as moving beyond coaching manuals (techné) to plumb the inner depths of each player (logos). Central

to his approach was commensality – shared meals that he believed broke open the mystery of his teenage charges. The author writes: “Efficiency, technique, drill, new plays, scouting, coaching manuals. All this was mere prose to me. I was interested in poetry and the mystery of the human person. Most coaches, it appeared to me, had the words, while I was interested in the music.” In his introduction to the book Canadian philosopher and former pro footballer John McMurtry writes: “Schmidt spells out the meaning from within sport and from beyond it. He tells a lifetime of devotion uplifted by the giving, all which becomes eternal moments in games. But he knows beyond the garden of great plays that the world calls for life witness in the ultimate struggle lost in sport addictions.” Bottom line for me: The Season is a book which could easily serve as a primer for all educators at any level who till the sacred soil of young lives in today’s schools. The book ($15) can be purchased at Book City or online at info@thebooknband.com. Tony Curcio is the editor of Graphic Arts Magazine.

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hopes to go to Ryerson University. The cast and crew were “very welcoming,” she said. “What I found the most interesting was that Aaron and Jessica didn’t speak down to me as a fan, but instead recognized my interest in film. They spoke to me like a genuine friend and were happy to show me the ropes. As a budding filmmaker and admirer of the art, I am very grateful for this experience and will always be happy to retell the story.”

Fathers and Daughters Burke says that Chastain was enjoying the moment and “had no airs about her.” Sorkin was missing his own daughter, Roxy, who is about the same age as Angie and who also has aspirations to follow in her dad’s footsteps. The four-time Emmy winner was inspired by his daughter to tell this true story about an empowered woman in a patriarchal world. Chastain is brilliant as Molly Bloom, a world-class skier turned “poker princess” in a dangerous underworld of high rollers, mobsters and celebrities. The fiercely independent Molly has a strained relationship with her father, played by Kevin Costner. After a ski injury (with filming at Beaver Valley Ski Club) a broken and broke Molly moves to Los Angeles.

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appy New Year one and all. I trust you had a wonderful holiday. With the turn of the calendar, many of us will be making resolutions. One of mine, when it comes to alcohol, will be to sip more products created in our own province and I urge you to join me. There are hundreds of locally produced wines, beers and spirits that are world-class and rival anything created elsewhere. Wine lovers should rejoice. Since the inception of VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) back in the late 1980s, the quality of Ontario wine has skyrocketed. This appellation system, similar to AOC in France and DOC in Italy, regulates wine production and covers everything from grape growing and winemaking to bottling and marketing. In fact, its standards of production are higher than many other countries. Simply look for the “VQA” insignia on the label. There are four designated growing regions” Niagara Peninsula, Lake Erie North Shore, Pelee Island and Prince Edward County which will also appear on labels. All our wines possess a real, unique sense of place. There’s no question that Ontario is a cool-climate, viticultural growing region, so certain varietals and wine styles do better here than others. When it comes to whites, I feel that Riesling is our forté. Bursting with fresh fruit and lively, bracing acidity, versions, ranging from bone-dry to sweet and sparkling, are hard to beat. Those from the “Bench” (between the Welland Canal and Stoney Creek) region of Niagara are particularly noteworthy. Then there’s the vanilla of wine, Chardonnay. Our styles are closer to Burgundian in character and, with or without toasty oak, they are outstanding. Niagara and Prince Edward County excel in these. One of the reds that shine is Pinot Noir. Not surprising, since our climate here in Ontario is somewhat similar to that of Burgundy, France, where Pinot is king. Some real stunners come out of Prince Edward County and certain parts of Niagara. Bordeaux varietals like the two Cabernets (Sauvignon and Franc) and Merlot excel here. Cabernet Franc in particular does well in Niagara and Bordeaux blends are delicious. Of course, there’s our world-famous Icewine. When it comes to beer, there are so many fabulous craft breweries throughout the province that it would be impossible to list them all here. Impeccably made, utilizing only the best ingredients, and producing numerous styles, most are award-winning. Check out 20 Valley Brewery (St, Catharines), Muskoka Brewery (Muskoka), Stack Brewing (Sudbury), Second Wedge Brewing (Uxbridge), Abe Erb

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oups are always on the menu in January because they are hearty, soothing, easy to prepare, tasty and cheap. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a soup to suit every taste bud. However, this year there is an additional bonus: they are perfect for the freezing cold temperatures we are having. Cheers for the best winter soups ever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you just need some wonderful bread to round out the meal and you are sure to feel ready to handle the coldest day.

Grandma Cargillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corn Chowder This is one of my favourite cold weather recipes from my Grandma Cargill. We loved it as children and even more so as adults. It meets all the criteria of a popular soup: easy to make, tasty, cheap and just the thing on a freezing day. Enjoy it with an oatmeal or whole grain bread or muffin. If you make an apple crisp to round out the meal, it makes a perfect supper by the fire Barley used in this recipe can be either pot or pearl barley available in supermarkets. The evaporated milk in the recipe has double the calcium (available in cans) because some of the water from the milk is evaporated from it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thus the name. It also has a creamy taste without the extra fat calories of whipping cream or coffee cream. Do not confuse evaporated milk with sweetened condensed milk used for desserts. 1/4 cup (50 mL) pot or pearl barley 2 medium onions, peeled and coarsely grated 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely grated

2 potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated Water to cover 1 (19 oz / 396 mL) can creamed corn 1 (354 mL) can evaporated milk, 2% or whole milk 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine barley, onions, carrots, potatoes and cover ingredients with enough water to cover. Bring to boil and simmer until barley and vegetables are tender about 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 minutes stirring frequently. Stir in creamed corn, evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer a few minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Serve immediately or cool; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Makes 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 servings.

Spicy Instant Tomato Soup A friend reminded me of this lowâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; cal, speedy recipe recently. She was talking about the constant problem of feeling hungry and trying to lose weight without nibbling on the wrong foods (think: cookies). This is especially true when you arrive home from work hungry but dinner still has to be prepared. This soup fills the bill. It is nutritious, warming, fills the inner self and is super fast to make. 1 can (48 oz/ 1.5 L/ 6 cups) tomato juice or tomato vegetable cocktail 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 lemon slice 1 cinnamon stick 1-2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce In Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine tomato juice or vegetable

cocktail, celery, onion, bay leaf, lemon slice, cinnamon stick and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Ladle into mugs to serve or make ahead, refrigerate and reheat. Soup keeps well for several days. Makes 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 servings.

Quick Oatmeal Bread A great accompaniment to a soup, this is a super simple quick bread. It keeps well and it can be sliced and toasted, too. 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole-wheat flour 1 cup (250 mL) quick oats 1 cup (250 mL) natural bran 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 2 cups (500 mL) buttermilk, OR 2 cups milk soured with 1 tbsp/ 15 mL vinegar, OR 1 cup (250 mL) natural yogurt and 1 cup (250mL) milk 1/4 cup (50 mL) liquid honey or molasses Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (3 L) loaf pan with parchment paper. In large mixing bowl, combine flour, whole wheat flour, oats, bran, baking powder, baking soda and salt together until well mixed. Stir in buttermilk or mixture milk and yogurt and honey just until dry ingredients are dampened. Spoon batter into loaf pan. (Optional: To give the bread an appealing appearance, sprinkle oats on the top surface once you have the batter in the pan and pat lightly with your hand.) Bake about 50 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool before slicing. Keeps well for up to a week. Makes 1 loaf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 slices.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Pet of the Month

After a rough start, Tres takes off MARNA GALE

ccording to the Chinese Zodiac, we’re entering the Year of the Dog. This suits our first featured pet of 2018 perfectly. Everything is new and exciting for the one-yearold Labrador retriever mix, including his latest mode of transportation. He may have arrived in Canada quite conventionally, thanks to a team of rescue transport drivers, but he’s got a new ride now. For the first time in Pet of the Month history, I’m featuring a dog with a flying carpet! But we’ll get to that a bit later. I found out about this magical dog by sheer happenstance when attending Jersey the Beagle’s 15th Birthday Party back in December. Jersey and her mom decided to celebrate the occasion by inviting all of their friends to Dogtopia in Burlington for the afternoon. Together, we honoured Jersey and raised funds for Big On Beagles. Lucky for me, Jersey has a lot of interesting friends, including a patchwork quilt of a rescue dog family made up of some truly sublime senior Labrador retrievers and one feisty 12-year-old Border Terrier. In fact, a couple of them scored spot prizes! Seventeen-year-old Chloe won for Sweetest Senior and Grizzelda the feisty Terrier nailed it with Cutest Scruffy Face. The well-deserved awards led to a conversation with their proud mom, Pam, who happens to be board Advisor for the Ontario division of New Orleans Lab Rescue (NOLA). NOLA started in 2010 with the arrival of Courage, a Black Lab sporting a noticeably skewed jaw who was having no luck finding an adopter in his hometown of New Orleans. The slack-jaw may have been a factor, but Pam also attributed it to “Black Dog Syndrome.” It’s a fact that black dogs don’t photograph well and people often fear what they can’t make out. But Courage was a great dog and that wasn’t lost on Pam or the Ontario family who ultimately adopted him. The beginning of a beautiful partnership, Courage has paved the way for many hard-to-place senior and special needs Labs hailing from this New Orleans rescue group dedicated to saving dogs that need them the most. In the last seven years, the Ontario branch

Tres for NOLA has grown to include an inspirational array of foster families spanning from Oshawa to Guelph. They may not be as big as their counterpart in the Big Easy, but they’ve got heart and I’m honoured to spread the word in the hopes of sending more Lab lovers their way. In that first conversation with Pam, she told me with tears in her eyes that Courage – the dog who started it all – had only recently passed away due to cancer. While he may be gone, I can’t help but believe his spirit is alive and well in the dog whose harrowing story I’m about to share with you. The abandoned pup was taken in by NOLA back in May. He would eventually come to Canada in October. It’s a survival story never to be forgotten. First rescued from the woods in rural Louisiana, the pup was rushed to a local animal shelter where a call for help was placed to NOLA and he was taken to a veterinary hospital for emergency medical intervention. His rescuers named him Tres, which is Spanish for three. The name was fitting considering the outcome of that terrible day in the woods. Tres had been found with one hind leg caught in a bear trap. Despite his rescuer’s efforts, the trap would not release what remained of his badly torn leg. His rescuer knew the roughly 4-month-old pup would bleed to death if he didn’t get him help as soon as possible. He felt he had little choice but to sever the limb with the only tool he had in his possession – a pocket knife. Later that day, Tres

would undergo a proper amputation in hospital while being treated for severe infection caused by the initial crude procedure. But that wasn’t the only medical intervention Tres would need. It was sadly evident that Tres’ remaining hind leg was unstable. If he was going to manage on three legs, he would need surgery for hip dysplasia followed by extensive rehab before NOLA could even think about searching for an adopter. After a lengthy recovery, Tres was ready to find his forever home but when NOLA was unsuccessful in finding Tres a home in New Orleans, they arranged for him to be transported to their partners in Ontario. Pam had taken in “tripods” before with great success finding loving homes. But Tres was a special case. She knew he would need the best possible foster placement to further his physiotherapy while surrounded by the love and support of an entire team of caring humans and fellow Labs. She found that in Mary-beth Ribble and Al Wright who own K9 Fun Zone in Caledonia, Ontario. One could never blame Tres if he withdrew from the world after all he’d been through. That would be completely understandable.But our courageous, bright-eyed survivor hasn’t withdrawn from the world, he’s embraced it. Every day is New Year’s Day for Tres. There have been so many fabulous firsts for Tres since making Canada his new home. There was his first swim. During this unseasonably warm fall, Tres had the good fortune to test out the pool at his new foster

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home a few times before the weather turned. This physio helped to strengthen his muscles post-op. And then there was his introduction to snow! Bundled up in a lovely new custom coat, Tres has been getting to know this new friend called snow ever since it arrived. But his favourite new friends have to be his foster parents’ six Labs. He loves to wrestle with them, play tug-the-toy, and talk Lab. Tres is a real talker. His tongue wags as much as his tail (that’s pretty much all the time), so even though his foster parents aren’t exactly sure what he’s saying, it’s clearly happy talk. Tres may never be the strongest swimmer or the best hiker. He’ll never run marathons and he still hasn’t quite grasped the concept of retrieving. But what he lacks in stamina and basic namesake skills, he more than makes up for in enthusiasm. It’s because of that eternal enthusiasm for absolutely everything and everyone, Tres discovered his ability to fly! He was happily stretching out on a dog bed when his Lab mates gave one corner a little tug to engage him in a wrestling match. But Tres held out for another tug instead. Before he knew it, he was being pulled clear across the room, up to the stars and back again! Flying by the seat of his tail has naturally become his favourite thing, a new adventure every time. You just never know what you will find, so why don’t you come along with Tres… on a magic carpet ride!

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Sports

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Continued from Page 1 After being asked to try out this past fall for what was then the varsity boys team—it has been renamed a varsity team because she made the lineup— Balazsi has posted a stellar record of five wins, one loss and one tie with a goals against average of 1.5. The peak of her nascent career occurred when she was 13. It was the first of two consecutive years she went to Europe for an invitational tournament and placed third. “The first year we went over we were under 13 and playing against under-16 teams, so winning bronze that year was probably the highlight of my career,” she said. Balazsi’s goal is to make the pros, and she has accepted an offer to play for Brock University’s women’s team next year. “I would love to play in the CWHL, which is like the women’s NHL,” she said. The future political science student also has ambitions to become a constitutional lawyer someday, but she wouldn’t mind following in the footsteps of Manon Rheaume, who appeared in two exhibition games for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the early ‘90s and was the first and only woman to play in the NHL. “That would be cool.” To other girls looking to compete against the opposite sex, she suggests focusing on your own abilities. “I would say, ‘You’re just as good. It doesn’t matter what your gender is as long as you

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Malvern goalie Emma Balazsi has led the high school to five wins so far this season.

know you’re good enough to play.’” Sharing the rink with boys for much of her life has come with unique challenges—it was tough to adjust to having her own dressing room for the first time when she was 12—but she said “everyone’s been really accepting so far.” Well, almost everyone.

“There’s one team this year that’s like, ‘Oh, good, they have a girl. I can’t wait to play them (Malvern),” she said. The team, which Balazsi did not name, and Malvern have yet to face off this season, but Balazsi is unfazed by the trash talk. “Just watch me,” she responded.

Sportsmanship, charity rules at ‘Battle of the Beach’ By Josh Sherman

NEIL MCNEIL Catholic High School’s senior boys team defeated Malvern Collegiate Institute’s varsity team 3 to 1 in an annual charity game at Ted Reeve Arena last month. Neil McNeil took the lead early with two goals in the first five minutes of play. Joe Cane potted the first, followed by a second care of Wil Robinson. Malvern answered with a goal from Connor Hay late in the first period and maintained pressure for much of the game, but a Neil McNeil goal by Ethan Salter in the first half of the third period sealed the team’s victory. “We made a couple of errors early on that they certainly took advantage of,” said Malvern head coach Doug Underwood. “Our guys got a little bit frustrated so it was a good learning experience for them… I think there were some frustration penalties out there,” the coach added. Malvern captain Hunter Volden gave voice to that frustration. “We got down really early – down two to nothing and just couldn’t get anything going,” he said. Still, Volden found bright spots despite his team’s loss. “It’s just a good game to have. It’s really fun to play in [and] it’s good to raise money for the community.” By the end of the afternoon exhibition game, which took place on Dec. 20, the teams had raised $800 for Centre 55. In the days following the game, more donations were made pushing the total to around $1,000. In 2016, when the two schools began the annual tradition, organizers raised $1,500 for Centre 55. Neil McNeil defenseman Owen McStay

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Local high schools Malvern and Neil McNeil face off at the 2018 Battle of the Beach.

suggested the score could have been very different. “We got lucky, they were all over us,” said McStay. Coach Underwood credited Neil McNeil’s goaltending. “Their goaltender player really well – stood on his head – and we weren’t able to come back the way we usually do. We have a lot of firepower but weren’t able to solve that goaltender,” he said.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Our Town

ou probably didn’t know this, but our neighbour Jorge Garcia died earlier this month. If you didn’t know Jorge, you probably know someone who did. That’s because Jorge would say hi to so many people that passed by and they all knew his name. You could be talking to Jorge anywhere on Queen Street – near Beech Avenue where he lived or on Lee Avenue where he shopped at Foodland – and you would soon realize that he was a local celebrity. He was a lovable fellow. If you knew him, you will miss him a lot. If you didn’t know him, let me tell you a little about Jorge and his contribution to our community.

Canada. A couple of times he had said that we, his neighbours, were his family. We had known Jorge for a little over two years and we always loved talking to him. Jorge shared his collectivist culture with us. He inspired us to not be so individualistic, and to do more than just greet our neighbours. He taught us to take the time to talk to our

neighbours and get to know them better. We will miss you Jorge in unit #2. Rest in peace. Love, Your old neighbours in unit #3 Jorge was in his late 40s when he died, and the cause of his death is still unknown to us. He is survived by his

Anxiety • Depression • Obsessive Compulsive • Etc. mother and daughter in Cuba. It is our mission to reach them and pass along our condolences. If you would like to pay your respects to Jorge, there is a curved red bench he loved to sit on, located on Beech Avenue and Queen Street East in front of The Wholesome Market. Feel free to leave flowers and notes there.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Leaside to Main Infrastructure Refurbishment Project In February 2018, Hydro One will begin construction to refurbish existing transmission infrastructure located in the eastern part of Toronto. This equipment was installed in the 1960s and has reached its end-of-life. These upgrades are important to ensure a reliable and strong supply of power for Toronto Hydro customers. The work will include: 1. Replacing two sections of underground 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission cable between:

Jorge Garcia Jorge was a proud Cuban. He loved his Cuban cigars. He loved his Latin culture. But most importantly, he loved Canada and felt lucky to have lived here. Jorge was a patriot at heart. I think of the giant Canadian flag he placed outside of our building, which reminded us to be outwardly patriotic. Jorge also liked our neighbours to the south. He was a huge New York Yankees fan and he often got flack for that. He didn’t care what others thought when he wore his Yankee’s jersey, because that was his favourite team before he came to Canada. Jorge was not a conformist. He was bold and lived an authentic life. You know how people say, that person would give you the shirt off of their back? Well, that was Jorge. During the summer, my husband complimented him on his LeBron James jersey. Later that week, Jorge bought him the same jersey. We were both touched by his generosity. Jorge was truly one of the nicest people we knew. He was generous with his time and money. If you were sitting next to him at a bar and you were having a conversation with him, he most likely would buy you a drink or two. What I didn’t tell you about Jorge was that he felt lonely. He had no family in

• Leaside Transformer Station (TS), near Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard, and Todmorden Junction(JCT), under Leaside Bridge and; • Lumsden JCT, near Eastdale Avenue and Lumsden Avenue and Main Transformer Station (TS), near Main Street and Stephenson Avenue. 2. We will also be replacing and upgrading approximately 5 km of shield wire that protects our equipment from lightning along overhead towers between Todmorden JCT and Lumsden JCT in the vicinity of Taylor Creek Park. Our forestry team has coordinated the timing of routine vegetation maintenance along this corridor to be completed at the same time. These activities will be staged over a one-year period. To learn more about this project, we encourage you to drop in at one of our upcoming Community Open Houses. January 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Hope United Church 2550 Danforth Avenue *TTC will be in attendance to share details about track work and improvements planned for Main Station and the surrounding area, scheduled to begin in May 2018.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc.

Life Celebrations. Done Differently. In Service with St. John’s Norway Cemetery & Crematorium.

647.660.5056 www.ecofuneral.ca

MASSAGE THERAPY Hills, Salah LLP

DENISE BADLEY-CASTELLO

416-261-9679

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

Family Law & Estate Planning

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

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

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

W. MORRIS DESIGN

47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

Snider & DiGregorio

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

Member Ontario Association of Architects

BJARNASON, D.C.

416-694-2868

KATHRYN WRIGHT

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

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

John H.

Peter J. Salah

300 Main Street 416-690-3324

98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

416-698-5861 David Faed

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

ACCOUNTING

Bert van Delft

Queen and Hammersmith

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

LAWYERS/LEGAL

Life & Relationship Issues

416-690-6257

416 690-6257

Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM

personal trainer 416 888 6465 PLFKHOOH#PLVV¿W FD

CARL A. BRAND

Specializing in accounting & tax planning for:

Michael E. Sands, CPA

BeyondTheBlueTherapy.com

WELLNESS

Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA

647-300-4062 • patrick@cmllp.com

Blue Lotus Art Therapy KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years

Jane Delamere, M.Sc.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

@ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076

ABSTAX

Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience

COUNSELLING

PHYSIOTHERAPY

MASSAGE THERAPY

Melani Norman

Family Dentistry

www.balsamdental.com

LAWYERS/LEGAL

Kriens LaRose, LLP HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES

BALSAM DENTAL * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)

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

LAWYERS/LEGAL

We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

PLEASE NOTE:

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT 2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

416-690-5185

QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn,

www.advanced approachesmassage.com

LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law)

Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC.

662 Broadview Ave. t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

416-694-6767

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

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

2196 Gerrard St. E. 416.698.1164

www.therapylounge.ca

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416-916-7122

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

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RENOVATORS Carpenters (Finish) All framers, tilers, drywall tapers for large reno. Only proven track record. Subs only; registered. Send resume to

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Funeral Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assistants

647 774 3350

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(Full or Part Time) Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a progressive funeral home newly serving the Beach & area. ^Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;ĹŹĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ä¨Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ć?Ĺ?Ĺ˝ĹśÄ&#x201A;ĹŻÍ&#x2022; Ä¨ĆľĹŻĹŻÍ&#x2022; Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć&#x161; Ć&#x;ĹľÄ&#x17E; or on-call assistants for full scale funeral assistant work.

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Catering My little coffee bake shop up north (Shamrock Bakery) has closed for the winter so from now until April, I am available for small catering jobs. I also provide a delivery service (locally) for home made soups and meals. Contact Nuala at 416-834-0988 (20)

Personal Care Cosmetic Botox Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (r) 416-698-5861

JACKIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FOOT CARE

Advanced Foot Care Nurse, Providing Nail Care, Diabetic foot care, Fungal Nails, Calluses and Corns.

In-Home Foot Care Services 647 528 7038 (20!)

FIT OVER 50 Strength Training and Community Strong + Flexible Lean + Quick Pain-Free Impeccable posture

Email HireMe@ecofuneral.ca with your resumĂŠ today! (20r)

Live-in female caregiver wanted for short-term elder care (3-6 months). Room and board plus fair compensation. Duties would include personal care, light housekeeping, shopping and some meal preparation. Central Beaches location. Please contact burkhardt. sue@gmail.com or 416-994-8385 with (20) CV and references to discuss.

Work as an independent stylist within an established salon. Danforth Ave + Coxwell Ave

Angela 416-694-7337

(20)

OFFICE SPACE McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual RIÂżFHV IURP PWK .LQJVWRQ 5G # 0DLQ 6W

Paul McArthur 416-821-3910 pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

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

STORE FOR RENT %HDFKHV 4XHHQ 6WUHHW 800 sq.ft. Ground Floor Plus Basement, Parking 6XLWDEOH IRU 6WRUH 2IÂżFH Call: Paula Basil 416-784-9021

Cleaning ladies needed Pt/Ft &OHDQLQJ +RPHV DQG 2IÂżFHV Call us now!

647 673-8461

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is hiring local drivers. Start December. Part-time hours; full-time pay!

416 319 1581

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Cleaning specialists â&#x20AC;˘Windows â&#x20AC;˘Eavestroughs â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Siding 416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

(r)

JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S APPLIANCE SERVICE

info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056

(20r)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 (6r) inno.dubelaar@gmail.com

Call 416-648-4410

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/$1'/25'6 For Peace of Mind Call

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

Harding & King R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being D /DQGORUG SDLQOHVV HDV\ SURÂżWDEOH

485 Kingston Road High-Rise -VIEWS - Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds. Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C,Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep.liv.& din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. (r) 416-699-7110 Vlad

1 BDRM APT, 2nd Floor

www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (21r) Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network & security setup. PC/Mac support, We b site design. 416-438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (20)

Financial Services

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416-694-6241

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647-333-9444 or 905-201-8304 mariapetrellis1@sympatico.ca (20) Danforth & Woodbine. 1050 Sq Ft. Bright apt above store. Laundry. Parking, Hardwood floors, Deck, $2200 per month + Hydro. No pets & no smoking. Open to 6 month + leases with most furniture at $2300.00 per month + hydro (20) & Garbage tags. 416-875-9691

Classic Restoration & Woodworking

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

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

416-265-7979

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Cleaning Services

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416-567-3205

(23r)

HEALTHY HOME

(22)

*Insured*

24 HRS 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

(22)

Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more

joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (20)

COME SING WITH 8 TO THE BAR Carole King, Ellington, The Rankins! Read music or good ears? Great! 5:30 to 7:00 Wednesdays TENORS ESPECIALLY NEEDED Awesome Doug Balfour on piano Pub after for food and friendship.

Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more Your guests will dance and sing along!

Catch us @ The Black Swan, 154 Danforth Ave. Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Ç Ĺ˝Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆľĆ&#x152;Ć?Î&#x203A;Ä&#x17E;Ĺ˝ĹŻÍ&#x2DC;Ä?Ä&#x201A; Ď°ĎĎ˛Í˛Ď˛ĎľĎŹÍ˛ĎąĎ°Ď°ĎŽ

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Music / Chorale specialist Toronto Board and Music Theatre lecturer at Sheridan College.

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Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE - Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (20r)

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house â&#x20AC;˘ office â&#x20AC;˘ condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (23)

All Day Cleaning 6SHFLDO IRU ÂżUVW WLPH FOLHQWV )RU \RXU KRPH FRQGR RIÂżFH 5HOLDEOH WUXVWZRUWK\ HIÂżFLHQW cleaning service.

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EUROPEAN CLEAN

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EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

(r)

Sheila Brand

(21r)

(2r)

416-699-8333

VOICE / PIANO LESSONS

416 421-5758

For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

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MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

We teach it all!

Scarboro Music

THE TWO FOURS

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

(r)

Bach to ROCK

sheilabb@rogers.com

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

*Bonded*

(21r)

(former music teacher Toronto Board) (21)

A family business since 1956

416-624-3837

647-235-6690

ULTRA

416-729-2077 cell

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

416-820-1527

(23r)

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (20r) (r)

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

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CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

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Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Bi-weekly â&#x20AC;˘ One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

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

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY

BEACH

FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR

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416 389 9234 (r)

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

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Call Candy at 416 691-3170

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CALL GLEN

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(w. of Midland)

General Services

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

Call Vanda @ 647-224-7835

Pet Services

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- basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup

CERTIFIED PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER & HOUSEKEEPER

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35 Years experience

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

647-646-1996

416-554-1810

2358 Kingston Rd.

Marvelous Touch Cleaning

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Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business

Home Decor

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GARBAGEGONE.CA

(r)

www.classicrestoration.ca

Computer Services

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

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

For estimate call

Do you own a plot at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Norway Cemetery youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never use? We can buy this privately from you. Email or call today

Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

18th year

647-899-9074

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or email

KIDSKOOLTRANS

KLEEN WINDOWS

CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS

Apartment/ Home for Rent

416-466-3766

Marvelous Touch Cleaning

STEREO EQUIPMENT

www.beachmetro.com

416-690-2880

(r)

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Norway Cemetery

Queen & Woodbine No pets; no smoking. $1,150/mo, includes parking, hydro extra

Employment Opportunities

www.regsappliance.com

â&#x20AC;˘Fast friendly service for 30 years Â&#x2021;&(6$ FHUWLÂżHG

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Burial Plots

BEACHES LUXURY

FOR RENT!

416-691-6893

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Commercial Space for Rent

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HAIRSTYLIST CHAIR

BUYING; BEST PRICES PAID! hockey, baseball cards, comic books, movie magazines concert tickets, posters toys, stars wars, transformers and more... Call Steven 416.323.0403 (20)

Please email make, model & price to stereo@bell.net

Call now 416-699-9714

Business Opportunities

Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404 Fair market prices guaranteed! (r)

Seniors looking for someone to shovel our 2 car driveway & sidewalk on Pickering Street near Kingston Road. (20) Contact 416-699-4743

This is our goal www.kimsimons.ca / 647-200-5423 (20)

Wanted We buy! - We pay cash!

Deadline for January 23rd issue is January 15th

Volunteers

REGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S APPLIANCE

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

For 20 words or less 35Â˘ each extra word

B&W DISPOSAL

Household Services

For Sale

BEACH METRO NEWS

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Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years 1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com SpecialL]HG SURJUDPV IRU JUDGHV and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (21r)

Head Start Tutors One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 &RQYHQLHQWO\ ORFDWHG LQ WKH 9LF 3DUN 6RXWK 3K\VLRWKHUDS\ &OLQLF +HQOH\ *DUGHQV www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT (20r)

HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at

416-884-1402. References avail.

Child Care Available

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

â&#x20AC;˘18 months to 12 years â&#x20AC;˘Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available)

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES

416-414-5883

Dave 416 694 4369

416-698-1923

www.lerouxfroebel.com

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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children \UV WR \UV LQ D OLFHQVHG QRQ SURÂżW SDUHQW ERDUG GD\ FDUH Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

info@blpm.ca

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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

RETAINING WALLS

INTERIOR PAINTING

647 679 3282

(3/18)

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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! See our ad on pag e 13

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S â&#x20AC;˘ PLAYROOM â&#x20AC;˘ CHILDCARE REGISTRY â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ LIBRARY â&#x20AC;˘ DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

(r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching (20r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

416-414-5883 (20r)

SNOW PLOWING

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

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

416-422-4864 416-346-9994 (11/18)

STUDIO 1

CARTAGE & STORAGE 416-830-8183

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

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Mr Tree Man

416-690-3890

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James Clarke Professional Arborist

james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (21r)

CANADIAN TREE CARE Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs

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PROWAY

PAINTING & DECORATING Interior â&#x20AC;˘ Exterior Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial Plastering â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall

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