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THUNDER BAY’S NEWEST RESTAURANT TONY ROMA’S RIBS – SEAFOOD – STEAKS
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BUY CANADIAN! SAVE MONEY! Really! By Sherry Aalto 42 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR (Friday February 19, 2016 For decades now, people have been spending their dollars across the border in the United States for vacations, purchasing clothing items, groceries, construction materials, jewelry, cars, trucks, motor homes or just about anything one can want in their lives. Everyone knows that the American dollar has been worth more than the Canadian dollar for many years now. But what is really an eye brow raising
concern now is how much lower will the Canadian dollar go before people realize that it is in their own best interest and in the best interest of our nation to SHOP AT HOME! The fact that the dollar being soooooooo low is alarming enough, but to stop or arrest further damage to our own economy and life style, we should all spend our money in our own town, cities, and country! The comparative difference is this…if you are travelling, well that is one thing, but for all other purchases, when we send our money elsewhere, we are only strengthening another countries economy…NOT OUR OWN! When we look at the fluctuating markets over the last ten or twenty years, the effects that a weaker dollar has on an economy is
staggering. It affects our jobs, our future and AND our families. When we spend our dollars over the border, we are actually sending jobs out of the country! So then where do our children and grandchild have to go to get viable employment? That’s right! Out of the country! Most people think that the little bit they are spending abroad doesn’t hurt anyone, but collectively, and adding up the number of people by the thousands day in and day out, the damage seems subtle but can become economically debilitating! When we buy, spend, purchase, call it what we want, anything over the border, what we are really saying is ‘ Yes! I’ll take it! And yes! Go ahead! Just throw another 38 cents on every dollar! I don’t mind!’ Why would anyone do that? What is so important that we would just GIVE away your hard earned money? The dollar is at an all time low and now is the time to take stock of the comparative difference. While we truly want the best for ourselves, our families and our economy, we have to find other ways to satisfy what we need or want that is available. For example, we all love warm weather and the only place we have is to go south for a vacation. No
one blames any one for that but for other things, we must become resourceful. We must seek to experience different types of purchases and also discover the many different places within our own country that will not only enlighten our senses but will also introduce our families to our own country and culture. Surprisingly enough, we may just be surprised! The research shows that for every dollar we spend abroad you will pay at least 38 cents more. So the big question is…ARE WE REALLY SAVING ANYTHING? Other statistics show that money that does not come back to you, to us, damages the economy. But here again, this is nothing that anyone doesn’t know. There is a whole country out there to discover…OURS! WE should be inviting the Americans to come and discover CANADA! They say ‘If it isn’t broken…don’t fix it!’…Well, it is broken…so we should fix it…it is time to do something…we shouldn’t blind ourselves by thinking it is someone else’s problem or someone else will fix it. We all need to fix it…TOGETHER! Now! SHOP AT HOME and SAVE, for now and for the future!
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Publisher’s Note Scott Sumner This winter has been a different one for many areas of North America with less snow than normal. Even at my hometown area of Thunder Bay, Ontario the snow conditions were not as abundant as usual. It was time to travel to an area that traditionally has great snow conditionsQuebec! Snowmobiling in Quebec has always been the best for me. The people there just seem to have a passion for the sport that is unmatched elsewhere on the planet! My trip this year began with two quick Air Canada flights leaving at 7am and after a stop in Toronto, arriving at the very unique Mont Tremblant airport (La Macaza). When stepping off the plane Serge Lariviere who along with his wife Isabel own the airport first greeted me! It was off to a fireplace and leather couches to greet my hosts and riding partners for this trip! After a nice lunch in this log structure terminal building we changed into our snowmobile suits and walked out front to our waiting 2016 Ski Doo sleds! It really is a sweet set up and very unique in the world. As we were quickly on our way, we passed with in 30 feet of an idling private jet that had just landed at La Macasa- fun to see! Nicolas Morin, owner of the first lodge we would stay at, Pourvoirie Cecaurel and Misha Beauraguard, snowmobile guide and myself were quickly on our way for a 100 km ride. It was a beautiful ride on well-groomed trails with a stop at a very nice waterfall along the way. This area of the Laurentians, just north of Mont Tremblant, is home to many 4 to 5 star lodges to stay. “Pourvoirie Cecaurel was the first owned by my father in 1985 and I purchased it from him in 2000. The lodge was started originally in 1955 and I was first a fishing guide here at age 10. We are located on two sandy points in summer and winter,” said Nicolas Morin. “ There is lots of area to explore. We have a lodge restaurant, marina, fly shop, a museum which has
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Exceptional Snowmobiling: The Laurentians, Quebec: Fly And Ride! recently won a prize, a campground, 12 rental boats, 12 canoes to use on our 7 kilometers lake, tent ready to camp and full equipment. We have 14 cottages, 100 camp sites and 40 docks in the marina.” The clients of Pourvoirie Cecaurel come from Montreal, Ottawa, Europe especially France and the USA. The Mont Tremblant airport is about 60 km away by snowmobile or 35 minutes by car. “ We have trails right to our restaurant and are at the trail head. You can also do backcountry snowmobiling in a beautiful area here- it is possible and really popular. We have a great BRP dealer hereConstantineau Mont Laurier with 150 rental sleds available each year which are brand new,” said Nicolas who was a construction manager in Montreal previously and build all the structures at Pourvoirie Cecaurel including the office, the cottages and main restaurant building. “ I love my job because I can do construction as well as talk to all the clients here. A good snowmobile ride for me is with some friends to the top of the lake with a small fire and we eat lunch.” The best way to ride the snowmobile trails in Quebec is with a guide. We were fortunate on this trip to have Misha Beauraguard, a snowmobile guide and outfitter since year 2000. He grew up in Ottawa but has lived in the area for over 15 years. Misha also does guiding for bear hunting and woodcock hunting with dogs. “ You can land at the Mont Tremblant Airport, change into your suite and jump on the snowmobiles. We had time this afternoon and stopped in at waterfall, at some look out points and then came to Nicola’s lodge. The trip in to the waterfall is about 20 km in and out so the first day we did 95 km after landing at the airport at 11:45 Am.” said Misha. “ We will be going to Mt Laurier to visit the rental centre tomorrow and then to Devils Mountain, which the highest point in the north part of the Laurentians at 750 meters high. We will also see the Windigo waterfall on our way to the Pourvoirie Club Fontbrune. There are many lodges in the high Laurentians, at least 8 or 9 to choose from with different quality and different trails. There is gas and food everywhere.” Misha loves riding snowmobiles and puts on 10,000 to 15,000 km per year. Most of his clients are from France and now Brazil as well as the USA. He wants to open new markets in Ontario and the rest of Canada for these unique fly in snowmobile trips. It was fun to have Simon Constantineau, GM & Vice President?of the Constantineau Mont Laurier BRP dealership riding with us and staying in our cabin at Club Fontbrune. His father started the business in 1958 as a gas station and then added tractors with Massey Ferguson. “ We started with snowmobiles first as a Ski Whiz dealer, then Polaris until in 1973 with BRP Ski Doo. There was another dealer that had a fire and we had the offer to get the Ski Doo brand. Our market share is good here and we are big in rental sleds.” said Simon Constantineau. “The rental business is very good and was started by my father 25 years ago with 2 machines then. My grand father was still in the business then and didn’t want snow-
mobile rentals but my father started a separate company. Today we have gone up to as many as 350 rental sled but now have 150. The rental sleds are brand new each year. We also rent side by sides, Spyder motorcycles, ATV’s and personal watercraft.” The clients of Constantineau Mont Laurier BRP for snowmobile rentals are 40 to 50 % European. Their facilities have expanded on the same site, buying other warehouses and now own a full street block. There is a staff of 50 people at Constantineau Mont Laurier BRP.
Simon Constantineau is a graduate engineer that previously worked for BRP?in R & D at Valcourt. “ The sport had been part of my life from the beginning being born into it and always working at the dealership. My main goal was to be part of the engineering team of BRP?but I decided to make our life here at Mont Laurier and carry on the family dealership,” said Simon who loves riding snowmobiles. “ In 2006 I started back country riding and from there really enjoy it and now it is most of my snowmobiling. I get a Summit sled each year but still can do some trail riding. Life is good and we are doing well. It is about working hard to keep the customer happy and the market share strong.” In Quebec food is an important part of their lives and we had another excellent breakfast before beginning our journey to Pavillon Beauregard Lodge. On the way we stopped for lunch at Notawissi and saw not only snowmobilers but also many out on their ATV’s! Benoit Chevalier is the GM?of Pavillon Beauregard Lodge located in Laurentide about 3 1/2 hours drive from Montreal and 1 1/2 hours from Mont Laurier. This would be our next destination for our third overnight stay in the Laurentians! “ This building existed from early 60 ‘s as a private club. This is the first year we have opened in the winter in 8 years. Our
current owners are from Montreal and have sent multi millions to make the property five stars. For example we have just run electrical poles lines 26 km here. Before it was only diesel generators,”?said Benoit. At Pavillon Beauregard Lodge you can do off trial and on trail snowmobiling with good snow. They are by reservation only so you have to call ahead to get the proper services and menu. They can also do corporate meetings with a main lodge, conference room, 5 cabin with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 cabins with 2 bedrooms and 2 with only one bedroom. In total they can
host 24 to 48 people at one time. “ We want you to be cozy here in a pristine setting with a 7 mile lake and 110 square miles on our property. Snowmobiles pay $165 per night, per person, with breakfast and a 5-course dinner included. We can rent snowmobiles for a group. I?feel very lucky to work here. You can even helicopter in to our landing pad and we will get ready for five star services as needed. “ said Benoit. Our snowmobile trip included a ride of 500 km over 4 days and it was now time to return home to the Mont Tremblant airport for the 4 hour trip home to Thunder Bay. Mt Tremblant has 18 flights per week from Toronto and Montreal with Porter and Air Canada. It really is a very unique experience and should be experienced by many. You will ride a 2016 Ski Doo sled of your choice and have a first class time with great people to help you every step of the way on your snowmobile adventure! Many thanks to Nicolas, Misha, Simon and everyone for their help on this trip! www.cecaurel.com www.pourvoireinukshuk.com www.constantineau.com www.fontbrune.ca www.pavillionbearegard.com www.notawissi.com www.lewindigo.com www.laurentians.com
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Ontario Investing in Job Creation at Lakehead University Ontario is investing in Lakehead University, helping to create jobs and support new research and innovation in Thunder Bay.
“Funding from the Ontario government is supporting Lakehead University’s groundbreaking research. Our exceptional education system focuses on innovation and independent thinking, which continues to attract researchers, students and faculty, as well as highly skilled professionals, from around the world.”
With an investment of more than $814,000 through the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Lakehead is creating a five-year Industrial Research Chair position in Green Chemicals and Processes. This position will be supported by 16 new jobs. Research will focus on ways for the pulp and paper and mineral processing industries to reduce their environmental impacts. Additionally, with an investment of more than $473,000 through the NOHFC, Lakehead will develop and build a new Fire Resistance Testing Laboratory, creating two new jobs. This world-class facility will have a large fire testing furnace allowing engineering students to study the fire resistance of various large-scale building components, such as beams, columns and floor assemblies. Since 2003, the province has invested more than $1 billion through the NOHFC to over 7,080 projects, leveraging more than $3.75 billion in direct economic activity and creating or sustaining over 28,700 jobs in Northern Ontario. Supporting research and innovation is part
— Dr. Brian Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor, Lakehead University QUICK FACTS • In the Greater Thunder Bay area, the NOHFC has invested over $173 million in 1,412 projects that have helped create or retain more than 5,985 jobs since 2003. of the government’s plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario’s history, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan. QUOTES “Investing in job creation and research and development at Lakehead University will drive new solutions and support our government’s commitment to protect the environment and Ontarians, as well as continue
to build up economic opportunities here in Northwestern Ontario.” — Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Chair of the NOHFC
“Our government’s contribution to research and development at Lakehead University will not only assist the industry in developing new ways to protect the environment but will also result in job creation.”
The NOHFC’s investments in research and innovation are part of the Ontario government’s Growth Plan for Northern Ontario Photo Front Page From left, Lakehead President Dr. Brian Stevenson; Dr. Sam Salem, assistant professor in Civil Engineering; Dr. Andrew Dean, Vice-President, Research and Innovation; Dr. Pedram Fatehi, associate professor in Chemical Engineering; the Honourable Michael Gravelle and the Honourable Bill Mauro participated in this announcement on Friday.
— Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder BayAtikokan
HOME RENOVATIONS AND THE LAW ©2016 Brian Babcock With spring just around the corner, thoughts may turn toward home improvement projects. Like me, you may need to hire a contractor. You might notice that the word “contractor” is a variation from the word “contract”, so the law of contracts will apply to your project.
If you want to avoid legal troubles arising from your contract here are a few things to consider: • Hire a reputable contractor. Word of mouth references from people you trust is best, but if you must hire based on advertising, check out the prior jobs the contractor performed • Get it in writing. Under the Consumer Protection Act, any consumer contract over $50.00 must be in writing to be enforceable. • Keep down payments minimal- if there is a dispute, better to have not paid in advance for faulty work
or work not completed. • Make sure the schedule including completion date is agreed and clear. • Make sure there is a clear understanding of the work to be done- avoid vague descriptions like “kitchen renovation project” or “replace front window”. Insist that the exact work be listed, including the materials to be supplied, and what is included- extras are a major source of renovation disputes. If no standard of workmanship is specified, the default is “good” workmanship- this does not guarantee perfection.
• Speaking of which- get guarantees and warranties in writing. If warranties are involved, this is another
Legal Matters reason to hire well established contractors, who are more likely to stand behind the warranty. • Make sure the price and payment terms are clear- again, what is included? Who pays materials? Who pays for permits? • Speaking of permits, many home renovation jobs require building permits- even some decks and sheds. If in doubt, contact the Building Services Division. • Home renovations ARE subject to the provisions of the Construction Lien Act. This includes maintaining a ten percent holdback for the lien period after work is complete. You may decide to run the risk of not complying if the job is small, but if the contractor fails to pay suppliers or workers, you may be called upon to pay the holdback amount. • Remember, if it is “too good to be true” it probably isn’t a good deal. We hope that all your home projects go smoothly, but if they don’t, Weilers has been dealing with construction disputes for almost 70 years.
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THUNDER BAY’S NEWEST RESTAURANT TONY ROMA’S RIBS – SEAFOOD – STEAKS By Sherry Aalto Tony Roma’s is known the world over for their award winning ribs! Now everyone in Thunder Bay can experience the internationally acclaimed flavours in the new restaurant that boasts casual elegance, charm and supreme service! Located at 1043 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario, in the heart of the downtown core, Interecity, Tony Roma’s is going to be the hot spot for dining! The owners of this new restaurant, Gord and Leena Lem, said they are originally from Thunder Bay and are thrilled to be home. Leena says, in a telephone interview, “These are exciting times for us to be opening a brand new restaurant right here in our own home town!” Gord and Leena are familiar with the franchise Tony Roma’s as they have been involved in the business of restaurants for more than 25 year and have spent most of those years at every level of operating in a Tony Roma’s Restaurant.
"We moved away from Thunder Bay 17 years ago to work at Tony Roma's in Calgary, but we always kept Thunder Bay close to our hearts," The ribbon cutting ceremony for Tony Roma’s will be held on March 12th, 2016. As with any construction project, it was no easy feat arriving at the point for opening their doors. With schedules and weather and supplies delayed somewhat, it is amazing the endurance and the team effort of everyone to see this new restaurant to its completion. Leena herself cannot say enough about the General Contractor, Ritson and Sons and a host of other project coordinators and trades people who went beyond to see the project through. The new restaurant features family, casual dining and seats 240 patrons. There are mostly booths for more privacy and the bar counter seats 28 people with eight 60 inch screen T.V’s. The attached lounge consists of 3 large round booths seating 6 8 people comfortably. There is also a “Closed for Private Functions” area that can accommodate 40 people with a private washroom and
Gord Lem and Joe Ritson 65inch screen television. The relaxing colours of charcoal, ash greys and creme, radiate casual elegance and delivers relaxation and comfortable surroundings. Special lighting features of interchanging colours at the bar, add to the already inviting atmosphere. There is a quaint fireplace area as well and
also a fireplace in the women’s washroom. There is also “auto dry” right at the sinks in the washrooms. The men will never have to miss another score when going into the Men’s room as there is a T.V. in there as well! There is also a Universal handicap washroom that is large and well designed. Continued Next Page
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THUNDER BAY’S NEWEST RESTAURANT TONY ROMA’S RIBS – SEAFOOD – STEAKS Continued From Previous Page The hours of operation will be Sundays 11:00 A.M. 11 P.M. Mondays to Thursday 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays.
As for the menu, you will be very impressed with the extensive choices that Tony Roma’s has waiting for you. Some of the fabulous menu choices are ribs, done to perfection, popular seafood items,
appetite engaging top sirloin steaks, salads, and kids menu, that serves every pallet, such as pasta, burgers, ribs and chicken strips. And for the children, this includes refills on soft drinks, appetizer which consists of vegetable sticks, plus one side and dessert. This all starts at $6.99 per child. For those lunch breaks, Tony Roma’s offers seven lunch specials for $11.00. If Prime Rib is a favourite of yours then you will want to know that every day from 4:00 P.M. until close or until supplies last, you may enjoy a prime rib dinner, which will include a choice of 2 side items. Watch for the grand opening of this amazing and history infused restaurant on March 14, 2016. Anticipation was never greater! Tony Roma’s! (807)622-7427. Call and make your reservation soon!
Tony Roma’s History Tony Roma’s is a full service, casual dining family restaurant where you can find premier BBQ ribs and steaks in locations across the world. With over 150 family restaurant locations on six continents, Tony Roma’s is one of the most globally recognizable names in the industry. Tony Roma's Goes International In 1980, everything changed for Tony Roma’s. We opened our first international location in Tokyo, Japan! With numerous other openings, Tony Roma’s now had locations in North America, Canada and Tokyo, Japan…let the journey begin! 1980 First restaurant internationally opened in Tokyo, Japan. 1983 Canada’s first Tony Roma’s opened in Winnipeg. Tony Roma’s won “Best Ribs in America” in a national rib-eating contest, judged by an international panel, in Cleveland, OH. Going forward, we would win this award many more times. 2003 We may have lost the man, but we’ll never lose his name and legacy. Tony Roma passed on June 13, 2003.
About Romacorp, Inc. Romacorp, Inc., is the parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, the world’s largest casual dining concept specializing in ribs. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Romacorp, Inc. has more than 150 restaurant locations in more than 30 countries and is one of the most globally recognizable names in the industry. The first Tony Roma’s restaurant opened more than 40 years ago in North Miami, Florida. For more information about Romacorp, Inc. and Tony Roma’s, visit http://www.tonyromas.com/.
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Tony Roma’s Comes To Thunder Bay BY SCOTT A. SUMNER
Thunder Bay BUSINESS Thunder Bay has an impressive new restaurant to enjoy with the opening of the 8400 square feet Tony Roma’s on
Memorial Avenue near the Harbour Expressway! Former Thunder Bay residnets Gord and Leean Lem have moved back to Thunder Bay from Calgary where they managed 7 Tony Romas in Alberta for the past 16 years. Previously they were involved in the opening of the Pizza Huts and Applebees in Thunder Bay for their former employers. Gord and Leanna have three key staff moving here from Calgary to work in the new Thunder Bay Tony Roma’s. The new restaurant will occupy the former Swiss Chalet location with a complete new construction from the ground up which has been completed by local general contractor Ritson & Sons Contracting Ltd. Ritson & Sons Contracting Ltd. was formed in the spring of 2008 by Joe
Ritson and grew a little each year. They mostly do general contracting in all parts of the carpentry trade. The employees are all carpenters registered or in the apprentice program. Ritson & Sons will do anything from finishing work to rough carpentry work. They also run a
cabinet shop to do millwork. “ When we first started it was more residential work but now mostly commercial. My background is I apprenticed with Tom Jones and Pradal Contracting. We have a staff of 10 in the company and office and shop in Westfort.” said Joe Ritson, age 37, President Ritson & Sons Contracting Ltd. “ Tony Roma was a pretty good sized building project for us with some tight timelines that had to come together with a new restaurant at the end. The installation of the kitchen equipment and train-
ing had to be timed out well. We started the project working for the landlord with an entire exterior upgrade to the building envelope and then moved inside where everything was gutted,” said Joe Ritson. Ritson & Sons started work with the
landlord at the end of May 2015 and began the inside work early November, for about 100 day work schedule to complete the new Tony Roma’s.
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Tony Roma’s Comes To Thunder Bay Continued Next Page “ The project has gone well. We did all the carpentry work, framing and wood working which was extensive. All the booths were custom made. All the cambinitry and wood paneling was custom work. The subtrades also had lots of work to do with plumbing, where the slab had to be cut open for new kitchen equipment, new washrooms and assesibilty. Electrical was a substantial sub trade with many high end fixtures
installed. The flooring was quite extensive with a lot of tile work. The subtrades performed very well and from the beginning understood our time constrains.” said Joe Ritson. “ We worked longer hours and days here to keep the schedule. We will be demobilizing here and give it a final cleaning. “ I am happy with the project. It shows well and reflects what our capabilities are at Ritson and Sons with the
finishing work in here. It was agood job for us,” said Joe. “ We are now bidding other work. It is the first bit of slow time in the 5 years with the Thunder Bay economy since we have been bidding the commercial work. Hopefully things will loosen up in the next few months with infrastructure work.”
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Amstep Mining Essential Program Graduate First Students and instruction. 3. The work experience is a 2 week rotation where the students go up and job shadow at the mine.
BY SCOTT A. SUMNER
Thunder Bay BUSINESS There is a unique training program underway in Thunder Bay created by the Oshki-Pimache-O -Win Education & Training Institute. Marlon Gasparotto is the Mining Essential Program Coordinator Amstep Mining coordinator. “ It is a program we are coordinating
through OSKI and with Goldcorp to train 32 youth with the opportunity to participate in the Aboriginal Mining and Skills Training Entry Program. The training happens at Goldcorp. There are three
The whole program is about 10 weeks in total. “ Part of the opportunity is to build a resume and then apply for jobs at Goldcorp or other mining areas. Some mining companies are watching their bottom lines but it is an aging workforce so new people will be needed. We had 16 in the first intake and 13 graduated. In the second intake of 16 we will have 10 graduate. We have had individuals get jobs already.” components 1- The mining essential program - The Mining Industry Human Resource Council It is a program to introduce people to and give them the opportunity to gain some knowledge of working in the min-
ing industry and getting those essential skills through a 11 module component course of over 200 hours in classroom. 2. We then work with Cambrian College in their pre trades program with NADF and provide equipment for the students to learn hands on with projects
The students come from North Caribou Lake, Wunigan Lake, Kingfisher Lake and Cat Lake.
Pillow Talk In a previous column I discussed the importance of sleep to your health and how lifestyle changes were the biggest influence on your quality and quantity of sleep. In this column let us discuss the
most appropriate sleeping postures and the types of pillows that can best achieve them. Two things to remember about sleeping posture are that the spine should maintain it’s natural curves and that alternating positions throughout the night is healthy and beneficial. The best positions are either sleeping on your side or on your back. Although sleeping on your stomach is common for many, it is rarely if ever a good idea as it puts pressure in all the wrong places. When you are side sleeping, I recommend using three pillows: one under head/neck, a thin pillow between the legs from knees to ankles and a third plush pillow to hug. The pillow for your head needs to be thick enough to support the space from shoulder to neck. Sleeping with your arm under your head is a sure fire way of causing a kink and irritation to the neck joints and nerves. A pillow between your legs will help to keep your hips and pelvis in line and restrict the natural tendency to roll on to your stomach. Hugging a plush pillow is an excellent way to align both shoulders as well as also restricting the stomach position. Sleeping with these three pillows may take some time to get used to but in time you will be able to switch from right to left sides with little difficulty.
If you sleep on your back you will need to use two pillows. Firstly, you need a much thinner pillow under your head/neck than what you would use in the side position. People often make the mistake of having too large of a pillow which then forces the head into flexion causing neck strain. Secondly, you will need a pillow under your knees so that your legs have a slight bend to them. This will ease the tension on the sciatic nerves running down your legs and minimize pressure on your lower back. So I just explained that you should alternate sleeping on your sides and on your back throughout the night while at the same time using different sized pillows under your head. You may be asking: how are you supposed to do that? The solution is to have a pillow that will do both. There are literally dozens of different pillows on the market. For a while the foam contoured pillows seemed to be the best option. However, most of the contour pillows are only good for one
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sleeping position. There are two types of pillows that I recommend. One is a water based pillow. It has a water bladder that can be filled to any level to accommodate any size person. The beauty of this pillow style is that it will never wear out and the water will swoosh around to support any sleeping position. The second style is a down pillow. It has the ability to be punched and molded into whatever position is needed and it lasts a very long time. In fact, older pillows are better. However, some people may be allergic to down. In that case I would recommend a newer product; a bamboo pillow. Bamboo pillows have an outer bamboo fiber shell with an inner memory foam. It is an excellent product which over time
very much mimics all the good properties of a down pillow. Whatever pillow you choose, the most important thing to remember is proper sleeping positions and how to best achieve them. This will help you to have deeper and more restful sleeps which are essential for optimal health. James DiGiuseppe is a local chiropractor with a busy family and wellness practice. For more health information or to contact Dr DiGiuseppe visit www.portarthurchiropractic.com.
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BAYVIEW RENOVATIONS AND CONTRACTING by Sonia Rutter There is no job too big or too small for Bayview Renovations and Contracting. They LOVE to take on jobs that are unique and special to their customers. Bayview Renovations and Contracting understands that developing or renovating your
property is a huge investment. Therefore, Bayview’s main objective is to create a positive experience with their clients, and they have embraced an approach that puts their clients’ needs first. They strive to ensure that every project is successful by providing their clients with the information and options that allow THEM to make the best decisions to suit their needs and budget.
They work to help all their clients see their vision through from the idea stages right through to the end results. They do this by incorporating the best products into their building systems and hiring qualified installers that have the experience and expertise to give their clients the end result they are looking for. They have developed a vast network of suppliers and sub-trades that have proven themselves through the
excellence of their work. Bayview Renovations and Contracting was formed in May of 2008 by Todd Howarth, Journeyman Carpenter, and a small crew of two employees. By 2015, the Company has grown to consist of a management team of Todd Howarth, President along with shareholders Kory McEwan, Eric McKee and Ryan Bridges. Continued Next Page
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BAYVIEW RENOVATIONS AND CONTRACTING Continued From Previous Page Bayview believes that local businesses need to support local businesses in order for the community to thrive. They believe that their customers will receive high quality products and workmanship locally along with a level of service that can only be expected from local businesses. Therefore, Bayview only hires highly regarded local professionals such as engineers, architects, designers, etc., along with using locally owned suppliers and vendors whenever possible. In 2015, Bayview built a multi-business commercial building at centrally located 737 N. Vickers Street which serves as its Head Office and also houses Bragg’s Custom Cabinets and Numbers, a professional bookkeeping service. In addition, there are pre-engineered storage units and metal steel buildings on-site that are available for rent. Bayview specializes in building camps, decks, and saunas, but also offers the following services: · Camps and Decks (Specialty) · New Home Builds · Residential and Commercial
Renovations · Full Home Renovation Services, Basement, Kitchen and Bathroom · Window and Door Installations · Siding · Metal Roofs and Decra Roofs There is no job too big or too small for Bayview Renovations and Contracting. For further information contact BAYVIEW RENOVATIONS AND CONTRACTING at: 737 N. Vickers St Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4B8 http://www.bayviewcontracting.ca 807-630-5884
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