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a non-profit community resource since 1972 funded by our advertisers distributed free by your neighbours volume 40 no 21 february 7 2012 skatepark phase two ttc money redirected by jon muldoon construction on phase two of the beaches skatepark at coxwell and lakeshore has been put on hold possibly indefinitely after ward 32 councillor mary-margaret mcmahon requested $300,000 in ttc funds earmarked for the park be released mcmahon said she would like to see the community decide how the money should be spent since it wasn t spent and it s been a few years i decided to have a motion to reallocate it to another idea that the community comes up with she said the funding is section 37 money which is a section of the planning act which allows the city to alter zoning bylaws in exchange for funding for community benefits in the form of capital facilities or cash towards capital facilities the funding for phase two of the skatepark was requested by former councillor sandra bussin at a december 2009 ttc commission meeting lots of times with section 37 money the councillor just allocates it said mcmahon cont d on page 3 photo phil lameira a group of dedicated hockey players gathered at the kew gardens outdoor skating rink for a friendly game of pickup hockey on feb 3 new group unites residents associations inside by jon muldoon a large umbrella group covering the beach has formed to encompass seven different residents associations as well as to cover the areas that currently fall in between existing groups coverage areas the greater beach neighbourhood association will cover the area from coxwell to victoria park and from the lake up to the rail corridor organizer jan hykamp who joined the friends of queen street foqs last summer said he had the idea for the larger group last fall shortly after his involvement with foqs began i realized that there was a much bigger thing needed in the neighbourhood in order to have any real impact on the kinds of issues that we re dealing with he said because most of the existing groups were formed to deal with specific developments there are many areas throughout the beach that aren t covered by any neighbourhood groups as these things pop up there are too many wide spaces from a residents association coverage point of view in the beach said hykamp the gbna is meant as a resource for local groups and to be able to exert an influence on proposed developments so that neighbourhoods can offer input into new buildings the focus is solely on development and land use planning topics said hykamp the important thing here is not to say that this is against development ­ a lot of development is good development ­ but there are some that have a really concerning impact on the neighbourhood jason self also a member of foqs also emphasized that the gbna s purpose is not to hamper all development but to push for enforced rules from the city so that developments will match the unique character of the beach we want to work with developers we are not anti-development we just want to have clear rules of engagement that both sides can agree to and that is not the case right now he said we know that it s going to happen but we want to ensure that the end result is something that the neighbourhood is comfortable with and can appreciate the benefit that it brings to the neighbourhood self said he d like to see the rules clarified he said confusion between whether the existing zoning still applies or whether the city s official plan specifically the avenues and mid-rise building study applies to queen street east the differences are important as previously developers were starting with a three-storey height restriction while the avenues and mid-rise rules allow for six storeys self worries that over time the majority of queen could be torn down for six storey modernistic glass boxes a visioning study to be completed at the request of ward 32 councillor marymargaret mcmahon should help lay out a new set of rules for development along queen street east and the gbna plans to be involved in the process of that study we want to ensure there s clarity on what the end result of that visioning study s going to be said self adding that he wants it to have teeth hykamp said the gbna will benefit with the expertise of some of its member groups including the friends of queen who have built up extensive knowledge on the issues specific to queen the friends of glen davis ravine are now somewhat expert in the rules and bylaws related to ravines and have already been asked to consult with a group elsewhere in the city dealing with a development proposal impacting a west end ravine the gbna has a written set of bylaws already and is currently going through the incorporation process it has the cooperation and support of all of the local residents associations said hykamp the existing groups involved in the gbna include foqs the friends of glen davis ravine the kew beach neighbourhood association the toronto beach east residents association the beach triangle residents association the beach lakefront neighbourhood association and the norwood park residents association hykamp said the group should come as a relief to many beach residents worried about the amount and size of developments in the east end all it takes is to actually walk through the neighbourhood and talk with people about what is happening in the neighbourhood and along queen street there is lots and lots of concern about it he said wrestling for variety village see pages 18-19 plus police beat 4 deja views 7 community calendar 10 bmn s neighbourhood 11 food and wine 12 write on health 13 school daze 14 garth clark 14 money life and law 15 entertainment beat 16 beach art scene 17 pet of the month 23

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·02 feb 7 2012 2/3/12 3:20 pm page 1 2 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 fire on the beach 42 hubbard welcomes residents home by phil lameira · screens · tool sets · cleaners · wood · gas · electric 2 blocks west of woodbine 2 blocks west of woodbine proudly canadian www.classicfireplace.ca www.classicfireplace.ca 416-698-3473 kin t gs on ro ad queen st kathryn wright ll.b barrister solicitor family law and mediation from conflict to resolution mediation for a fair resolution of the issues on marriage breakdown without going to court · separation agreements · custody and access · divorce · property · support 2239 queen street east 416-699-8848 kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com www.kathrynwrightlaw.com photo phil lameira woodbine ave 1828 queen street east it was just over three years ago that an independent contractor doing kitchen cabinet refurbishments came across mould in nearly all the units at 42 hubbard boulevard an apartment complex owned by toronto community housing tch the discovery prompted tch to evacuate the building and relocate all residents with the assurance that they would be welcomed back after renovations last month some of those residents began their move back to the complex after an extensive construction project that saw the building gutted for the exception of the southern wall but not all nearly half of the 26 original tenants have chosen not to come back to the lake front property some people because of personal situations family relationships have decided to stay where they had moved to said lizette zuniga director of development and real estate at tch the project was a challenge because of the desire to keep the existing facades a section of the south wall was torn down to allow construction equipment inside in order to gut the build the toronto community housing building at 42 hubbard blvd above was closed three years ago after a contractor found mould in most of the units in the building after a complete gutting and rebuilding below right the facility recently reopened with about half of the original residents moving back in all had the option to move back but some chose not to return 42 hubbard now has state of the art features including security cameras temperature control window sensors stove top safety plates and solar panels the rooftop now has a patio lounge and a rooftop garden ing and build from the inside out former ward 32 councilor sandra bussin and local residents felt strongly about keeping the front facade of the building which was built in the 1920s from a zoning aspect it allowed the footprint of the building to stay as is instead of having to conform to current zoning by-laws which require bigger setbacks on the property we had a great architect and a great contractor said zuniga of van elslander carter architects and lisgar construction the building now has a redesigned front lobby with a state of the art elevator and security cameras stained glass windows have been preserved and used throughout the building as functional windows or as decorative pieces on top of the building there is a roof-top garden a large patio area and the laundry room the wooden joists from the old building were re-used on a wall on the rooftop we have very high standards in terms of sustainability so all our newly constructed buildings are very energy efficient said zuniga insulation was also put in place in the current building something that was lacking in the previous structure high efficiency boilers individually controlled unit thermostats and solar panels on the roof have been installed individual units now have dual flush toilets and are equipped with fire safe stove tops window sills are made out of man-made marble to prevent moisture build up old windows have been replaced with fibreglass windows which are more energy efficient they also have built-in sensors that automatically shut off or turn on the heating or air conditioning depending on how long they have been opened this is a first for a tch property at the end of the day we wanted to have a more functional and energy efficient building said zuniga deborah beaven is one of the tenants who returned to the complex on jan 13 for the past three years she has lived on elmer and norway and has anxiously awaited the completion of the project i ve lived here for 22 years i m very pleased to be home again said beaven as she walked her two great danes on the boardwalk they ve done a spectacular job with the building i m glad they kept some of the features like the stained glass they kept their promise they made good she said beaven added that some of the old tenants particularly the older ones didn t want to move back because they just couldn t handle another move the exact cost of the project is not yet being disclosed the budget was based on a grant of just over four million dollars from the social housing renovation and retrofit program fund mara nicolaou senior construction manager at tch talked about the concerns that some of the residents had during the construction process she admitted there were some disruptions to the neighbourhood which tch worked hard to resolve immediately through the one year and a half construction we had tenant updates that we did distribute to them and we distributed them to the neighbours as well to let them know what we were doing and what was coming up i think they really appreciated that said nicolaou a local resident who lives on scarboro beach boulevard told us that during the construction there were no big concerns from the residents just the normal noise you d expect from a construction site and parking was at a premium she said of the new building she said that it looks nice and i really hope it is kept nice it is a different clientele in there and we did have issues in the past but i hope there will be none in the future id you know that there is a place in the beach where both men and women can have their hair styled in the comfort and privacy of an intimate salon a place where subtle music serenades your soul and you do not have to line up for the next stylist tonia vuolo was trained in london england and is a former professor of hair design and colour tonia takes pride in giving her clients a high standard of creative work excellent service and makes great coffee consultation is complimentary d tonia vuolo rainsford rd woodbine ave hair designer for men and women tel 416-694-3811 102 dixon avenue toronto ontario m4l 1n7 e-mail toniavuolo@mac.com lakeshore blvd photo courtesy mara nicolaou tch kin r ton gs d dixon ave queen st east

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tuesday february 7 2012 beach metro news 3 skatepark result of decade of work cont d from page 1 steve jarrett is a beach resident who was involved in the southeast skateboard association which first lobbied the city to build the park almost a decade ago the association has morphed into the beaches skatepark association and has taken over maintenance of the park on a volunteer basis he said the news will be devastating to the skaters it took 10 years of work by thousands of kids and parents in beaches/east york to lobby fundraise and design this facility so it s an unbelievable disappointment to hear that the funding has suddenly been pulled out from underneath the efforts of all these local kids he said he said the park has been the centrepiece of ashbridges bay becoming a focal point for action sports in ontario last year the park was the site of six national and two north american skateboarding events and in peak season is almost always used at or over capacity mcmahon said she s heard from many people in ward 32 that have expressed concern about the amount of money that has been spent on building the skatepark she said she knows the park is very well used by skaters from ward 32 the west end and from outside toronto as well i m a big supporter of the skateboard park she said however she still wants to halt any plans to spend the $300,000 until after more consultation i d like the community to decide how that money is spent she said as far as jarrett is concerned that money was already spent if not for a number of various delays over the past year and a half in tendering the contract construction would already be underway on the bowl the plans have already been completed and paid for he said and many skaters assumed the bowl would be built as soon as the city s red tape had been dealt with and the contract could go out to tender we need to finish what was planned designed with significant input from local community youth and had funding allocated for we need more capacity we want what has been long promised it s important for local youth the local economy and local tourism he said mcmahon said if consultation leads to a consensus to build phase two of the skatepark that s what will happen if the ward is keen on the bowl then for sure put it in she said the money will be spent in the community in the ward where the community sees fit beach your music store locksmith in the beach s lst to o u br m fro safe guarding life property and profits in the beach since 1982 residential commercial industrial ars m m co ede rin a · m up ass von d · lcn s h no ar s 416-691-6684 bonded and insured k loc eying rs er k ast close s m ar or do wb do win we teach it all open monday thru friday noon until 9:00 pm and saturday 9:30 until 5 pm scarboro music 1051 kingston road at victoria park 416.699.8333 email scarboromusic@sympatico.ca fast and friendly service for most musical instruments covenant house 20 gerrard street east toronto · m5b 2p3 416-598-4898 www.covenanthouse.ca please help neglected abandoned and homeless kids who ve been victimized help us provide them with food clothing shelter and hope photo courtesy of steve jarrett skateboarders crowded the beach skatepark at several high-profile events over the summer of 2011 nassau accent chair comes in brown or grey fabric this chair would compliment a den 295 family room or living room 1974 queen st east 416-690-5224 in the beaches 7 days a week www.seagullclassics.com

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·04 feb 7 2012 2/6/12 11:20 am page 1 4 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 east toronto s only coin operated car wash pet wash at quarry beach sheila blinoff s police beat police from 41 division arrested alex kusi 28 after he used an alias to apply for social service benefits he is facing several charges in connected with the fraud kusi is also known as ezekiel akwasi boateng ernest brown frank asamoah and francis baffour police believe there are other victims in additional to the city of toronto if you have information call 416-808-4100 crime stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 online at www.222tips.com text tor and your message to crimes 274637 or leave a tip on facebook as part of the annual lock it or lose it campaign 55 division s major crime unit along with uniformed officers targeted thefts from vehicles thirteen arrests were made it is alleged that drugs were being sold in return for the stolen property as a result project r-bar was launched involving undercover officers drug purchases and surveillance on jan 12 three search warrants were executed drugs were seized along with 215 items believed to have been stolen from vehicles including gpss cell phones jewelry electronics and tools john carty 36 ronald martin 45 and timothy shields 47 all of toronto face various charges an open house was held recently at 55 division where items recovered during the investigation were on display if you are missing items contact pc dawn alexander at 416-808-5504 be prepared to supply descriptions and photographs of any stolen items on jan 25 a man went to the counter at shoppers drug mart 2301 kingston road producing a note saying that he was armed with a gun and demanding narcotics the employees complied and the suspect fled the scene on feb 1 a man handed a note to a teller at canada trust 2080 danforth ave indicating that he was armed and demanding cash the teller complied and the thief fled the scene northbound on woodbine ave a 22-year-old woman was at midland and kingston road on jan 21 at 11 p.m when four men surrounded her pushed her to the ground searched her pockets and removed cash one of them punched her in the face before they fled a 29-year-old woman reported that on jan 17 at 10:30 p.m as she was walking in the coxwell and gerrard area a man came from behind grabbed her purse and fled the toronto parking authority reported that on jan 26 at around 4:40 a.m someone damaged a number of pay and display parking machines near gerrard and coxwell your partners in grime 2 dog wash stations car wash only $2 7 dog wash only $5 self serve car wash bays victoria park ave mcdonalds danforth ave cl quarry plaza shampoo and conditioner included warden ave mo on always spray the foam brush with the power spray wash gun for 5 seconds before using reason this will eliminate the grime and dirt on the foam brush from the last customer quarry car wash tip r re d x gerrard st e 150 clonmore drive 150 clonmore dr quarrycarwash@bell.net get your 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dreams of many a property manager on jan 24 when he placed a graffiti `artist under citizen s arrest mcarthur and one of the building s tenants discovered the young vandal in the act in the middle of the day i think it was a bit of a team effort between lisa and myself she saw this fellow spraying the sign and i heard him shaking the can he said she said `there s your guy so i grabbed him and she called the cops mcarthur said he was impressed with how quickly the police responded as they showed up less than 10 minutes after the call was made less impressive was the fact the spray painter in question was seen wandering kingston road unsupervised later that same evening i m wondering what the hell are the parents doing here he said we ve asked the father to have the vandal come up and clean it off mcarthur said the tag the vandal was spraying is well known to graffiti removal crews and that he lives in the area he also said the tagger didn t appear to be worried or even to care when he was being arrested by the attending police officers he s hoping the vandal will clean up his tag and said he wished he could be made to work with a graffiti removal crew to understand how much effort goes into cleaning up after taggers it s a lot of work for property owners to clean this stuff off it s a ten dollar can of spray paint costing thousands of dollars in man-hours and work he said 416-739-0000 416-690-8585 www.centronstorage.com we ve moved kingston hairstyling is now at 1041 kingston rd south side near victoria park 416-691-8034 serving the beach for 35 years homesellers find out what your home is worth in today s real estate market ­ free quick over-the-net evaluation www.quickoverthenetevaluation.com re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage

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·05 feb 7 2012 2/3/12 2:06 pm page 1 tuesday february 7 2012 beach metro news 5 prue talks budget with public by phil lameira a small group of residents gathered at access point on danforth on jan 26 to discuss issues pertaining to the upcoming ontario budget expected to be revealed in march by finance minister dwight duncan the meeting was organized by beaches/east york member of provincial parliament michael prue who is also the new democrat s finance critic and is the first of ten such meetings across the province prue has recently criticized the liberal minority government for not organizing legislative committees including a finance committee that would normally travel the province to listen to residents concerns surrounding the province s spending for the first time that i ve been able to find since the 1940s there no finance committee in ontario said prue instead the liberals requested the input of don drummond an economist to help decide what services to cut or trim down after a report was submitted to premier dalton mcguinty and finance minister dwight duncan criticism quickly erupted and drummond s findings have been questioned on the basis of his expertise or lack of in certain areas the example prue gave to the 20 or so people at the meeting was the recent comments by the health minister deb matthews suggesting that the government could cut back on c-sections as a way to save money i don t know what don drummond knows about those things but i would suggest that leaving that in the hands of medical professionals and the women themselves is what we should be looking at said prue matthews has since backed off on the idea and is considering an increase in birthing centres the meeting quickly shifted to questions and commentaries from the residents one resident suggested that the province of ontario should establish its own public bank using north dakota as an example this would theoretically increase the province s government revenue another attendee would like to see more money spent on health promotion in order to decrease spending on healthcare bruce budd said he would like the government to have a multi-year transit plan in place he said that not only would it create jobs it would also create a more efficient and environmentally-conscious transit infrastructure he suggested freezing corporate tax cuts a one percent increase in the hst or a dedicated tax to fund such a plan rita furgiuele a malvern collegiate teacher expressed her disagreement with mcguinty s support of the standardized testing that has been implemented in ontario schools and how the government should look at alternatives we know that the standardized tests do not produce the results they re intended to produce they don t test what they re intended to test and administering these tests costs millions of dollars said furgiuele lorie fairburn of neighbourhood links expressed concerns with the lack of support for seniors and senior housing the most common suggestion it seemed was the increase of taxes and that wealthier individuals should be paying higher rates moving the maximum tax bracket up and creating higher brackets was suggested by brad feraday sue craig said that spending is not the problem but revenue is she would like to see a raise in taxes and perhaps a robin hood tax that would generate revenue off of certain investments if ever there was a time for a tax and spend budget this is it said craig how you re gonna frame it that s the problem other issues brought up during the meeting included the need to increase research funding to promote innovation the need to invest in newcomer programs to help identify their strengths and skills and taking a closer look at healthcare spending and look for efficiencies prue concluded by saying that the government cannot afford to waste any money and that there needs to be the will to raise revenues advertisement 7 deadly mistakes most homesellers make toronto a new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home and a 9 step system that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money this industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today s market the fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and ­ worse ­ financially disadvantaged when they put their home on the market as this report uncovers most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars the good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable in answer to this issue industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled the 9 step system to get your home sold fast and for top dollar to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report call 1-800-694-7010 and enter id 1000 you can call 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·06 feb 7 2012· 2/6/12 2:02 pm page 1 6 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 in my opinion 2012 city budget something for everyone a fter much consideration and negotiation we passed the 2012 budget at city council two weeks ago it was a contentious and exciting time to be here and be part of pulling together an inspirational coalition of councillors and constituents who stood up for the services and priorities that matter most to torontonians our balanced approach restored $15 million worth of program cuts by tapping into a small slice of the $154 million surplus ­ that s .02 per cent of the budget we discussed the idea with councillors across the political spectrum including the mayor we should have worn pedometers to track the miles we covered marching back and forth to councillor offices on the 2nd floor in the end we garnered enough support to pass our motion 23-21 it was a terrific example of how we mary-margaret mcmahon ward 32 councillor can actually work together across party lines and ward boundaries for the greater good of the city and we have the constituents of ward 32 to thank for getting engaged and making their priorities known this is a budget that has something for everyone for the community minded we heard over and over loud and clear from ward 32 and across the city what programs were important to people swimming pools community centres libraries community partnership investment program cpip grants care for our seniors chil dren and those in need etc add to our quality of life and diversity of our wonderful city our package proved a little could go a long way to help build a better city for the financially responsible this budget sets us on the right path to sustainability we are spending less than last year and have found $350 million in efficiencies torontonians are now more than ever fully aware of the price tag for our great services and programs many came to give deputations with good ideas for generating revenue increasing participation and improving marketing of our programs our property taxes were raised to 2.5 still below inflation this is an area to look at in future and decide if they should be raised at the same rate as inflation we pay the lowest property taxes in the gta and they were frozen in 2011 for the forward thinking we will continue to look at ways to improve our efficiencies and generate revenue i am vice chair of the audit committee and we are always sleuthing for fiscal opportunities it is in interesting committee indeed outside the box thinking will be necessary to ensure better cost recovery models and help with funding ideas for big projects like transit when we get a proper plan for the eager citizen participatory budget processes are extremely valuable two heads are much better than one we need to engage torontonians early on in deliberations and provide ample opportunity for listening and speaking a few other councillors and i were recently involved in a quaker idea called `scrupling which was a very successful way to cultivate inclusion and creativity thanks terry for inviting me for ward 32 from letter writing at lazy daisy s café to traipsing down to city hall in swim gear one dedicated mom wore a wet suit and sweltered through committee the ward 32 community rallied to keep toronto great petitions were signed meetings were organized kids were keen numbers were dialed you name it ­ and you did it i even raced ward 16 tdsb school trustee sheila cary-meagher across the s.h armstrong swimming pool for the cause throughout it all you remained positive and focussed the ideas and passion were endless i am so proud and honoured to represent you thank you for all your hard work 2013 should definitely go a little smoother beach metro community news published by ward 9 community news inc is a non-profit non-partisan community newspaper founded in 1972 and published 22 times a year it is distributed free by volunteers in east toronto and west scarborough and paid for by our advertisers general manager sheila blinoff ext 24 admin@beachmetro.com editor jon muldoon ext 23 editor@beachmetro.com advertising manager dianne marquardt ext 26 ads@beachmetro.com editorial assistant and ad rep bill maclean ext 22 arts@beachmetro.com reporter/photographer phil lameira ext 25 photo@beachmetro.com classifieds webmaster melinda drake ext 27 classifieds@beachmetro.com accounting assistant judy doucette ext 21 accounts@beachmetro.com office 2196 gerrard st e toronto m4e 2c7 phone 416 698-1164 fax 416 698-1253 website www.beachmetro.com next issue february 21 advertising deadline february 13 at 8 p.m circulation 30,000 executive brian mercer president mike howarth vice president julie digregorio secretary kelvin francis treasurer paul m babich past-president and christina blizzard and david windrim advisors this newspaper accepts advertising in good faith but does not endorse advertisers or advertisements all submitted editorial material is subject to editing issn #0838-2956 letters to the editor not everyone pleased with approved 2223-2225 gerrard st e development i am rather disappointed with the positive outlook councillor marymargaret mcmahon has of this six storey 24-unit proposed building ms mcmahon and ms major a senior planner for the city cochaired the community meeting on this issue where local residents who attended were quite clear in their opposition to this proposal concerns regarding many aspects of this development were raised and residents were asked to submit these concerns in writing before leaving the meeting which they did perhaps councillor mcmahon was more interested in having her proposed queen st `visioning study passed at the jan 10 meeting of toronto and east york community council than she was in representing her constituents who believed that she would address their concerns to council over the bylaw amendment sought by the developers at the same meeting c vanderreest osborne avenue this article implies that there were no objections to this development wrong at the community meeting last april attended by ms mcmahon and city senior planner leontine major all the local residents in attendance objected to the height and density limits proposed in the development it should be noted that this was not the only issue raised regarding this proposal traffic congestion parking pedestrian safety and building design aesthetics were also discussed as requested by ms major several residents submitted their concerns in writing the next communication received by the local residents was the jan 10 meeting notification the notification stated if you were unable to attend the meeting you could submit your concerns in an email or letter naively i thought i had already done this back in april only to learn after the fact that in order to oppose the application i had to re-submit my concerns and objections since the final report dated dec 12 2011 from ms major of the city planning dept to the toronto and east york community council never raised nor documented the local residents objections specific to the height and density limits when asked of ms mcmahon s office why she never raised the issue at the jan 10 meeting the response was `no one objected really guess that explains the value of `community meetings what ms mcmahon deems as a `positive addition to the main gerrard neighbourhood is viewed as an eyesore to this homeowner carol wilson kimberley avenue walking my dog near kingston road and southwood drive i want to thank the kind people who came to my aid especially the young woman who handed me wet wipes and held onto my dog thank you to the two gentlemen who offered to call 9-1-1 also i believe a person who works at dip n sip coffee shop brought several napkins out to me thank you all very much for your assistance my recovery is going well i have always known the beach is the best and the kindness of strangers that day did not surprise me again thank you from the bottom of my heart joanne last name withheld the kindness of strangers on thursday jan 26 i tripped and fell onto the pavement while

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·07 feb 7 2012 2/3/12 12:55 pm page 1 tuesday february 7 2012 beach metro news 7 david van dyke deja views in 1901 the northwest corner of silver birch and queen was the location of the georgia villa inn the inn was torn down in the 1950s a red white grocery store was built in its place it once was a loblaws and in 1990 the transition to a valu-mart is what we have today peter coulman captured this image in 1981 did he know this was to be the last free place to park your car in the beach valu-mart owner-operator graham pryce shared an intriguing story with me it was known to some that the inn was haunted years ago one of graham s employees returned from the store s dimly lit basement all shaken up she claimed to have seen an apparition and quit right on the spot matthew kellway m.p beaches­east york 155 main street toronto on m4e 2v9 t 416-467-0860 f 416-467-0905 email matthew.kellway@parl.gc.ca office hours · monday 10am-5pm · tuesday 1-8pm · wednesday closed · thursday 10am-5pm · friday 10am-4:30pm ymca we build strong kids strong families strong communities east city ymca nursery school program 2 years to 4 years ymca playing to learn curriculum indoor and outdoor activities nutritious snacks mornings 9:00 a.m 12:00 p.m afternoons 1:00 p.m 4:00 p.m call for appointment and more details east city ymca 907 kingston road 416-694-1159 constituency office 1821 danforth avenue toronto on m4c 1j2 tel 416-690-1032 fax 416-690-8420 web www.michaelprue.com e-mail mprue-co@ndp.on.ca

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·08 feb.7 2012 copy 2/3/12 4:15 pm page 1 8 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 · microdermabrasion · body treatments · facials · aromatherapy massage · spa packages · ear candling · waxing · manicure/pedicure · sunless spray tan · gift certificates 2279 queen st e · 416.698.2944 beautyandthebeachspa.net specializing in alterations for men women men suit coat pant shirt women wedding dress evening suit coat 647-435-3037 3462 danforth ave la rochelle beach metro news file photo families across the province are preparing for this year s family day holiday and the beach bia will be putting on its fifth annual beach bia family day celebration from 11 a.m to 4 p.m on monday feb 20 the epicentre of the action will be the everpopular petting zoo at kew gardens but there will be all sorts of family fun activities and sales along the length of queen street east including musical performances crafts face painting and more for more information visit www.beachesbia.com acorn personal fitness because fitness is personal call to discuss your fitness interests norman shiffman m.d f.r.c.p cosmetic dermatologist seniors adults · foot care problems children · examinations norm spence personal trainer specializing in pilates 416 716 2367 normspence@sympatico.ca visit the studio at www.acornpersonalfitness.ca facial rejuvenation botox restylane acne treatment removal of unwanted spots laser hair removal david allison d ch chiropodist experience makes the difference botox-2000 treatments laser hair removal-4000 treatments 2533 danforth ave at main 416698-5521 corns callous full nail care heel pain warts custom made orthotics 2494 danforth ave #205 above shoppers drug mart west of main street · toronto studio at victoria park kingston road in-home training available www.torontodermatology.com 416 691-4348 open saturdays learning problems gifted child assessment of strengths and needs behaviour problems in distress or bereaved counselling to help you gain control for children adolescents and adults insurance coverage possible beaches location 416-433-9726 reaching your achievement potential dr a lynne beal ­ psychologist linda bronicheski b.mus ll.b barrister and solicitor 47 main street at lyall 416-763-6884 www.beachesfamilylaw.com your news your neighbourhood www.beachmetro.com bryan bar r · managing conflict · improving work performance · developing your career so ·botox cosmetic for sweating ·sclerotherapy ·radiotherapy for face veins ·chemical peels cit li or i job stress fall special 1 microdermabrasion $69 2 juvaderm $100 off second syringe dr cathy andrew 416-691-1965 quarry plaza leukemia research fund 416-661-cure da r le r e st expert legal solutions real estate· estates corporate www.bdale.com 416-686-4699 2234 queen st e by appointment

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tuesday february 7 2012 beachmetronews 9 professio na ldirecto ry self-governing health professions health holistic therapies wellness psychotherapy abina murphy r.i.h.r spiritual psychotherapist past life regression reiki master lawyers glover associates barristers solicitors notaries real estate family litigation wills estates corporate chiropractors ashbridge s health centre dr emily howell jackie leesun chiropractic acupuncture orthotics registered massage therapy massage therapy registered massage therapists dr karin rummell associates optometrists 1914 queen st e e of woodbine mon sat by appointment personal training private fully-equipped studio achieve your fitness goals today andrew walmsley b.p.e leslieville personal training 20 leslie st free parking qualified and experienced dragonfly therapeutics intuitive reiki treatments workshops sharon madsen hsc rmt woodbine gerrard call 416-737-7717 registered massage therapy 416-691-5757 beaches optometry clinic www.leslievillefitness.com 416-709-6654 416-693-5611 416-691-3700 queen and woodbine 1522 queen st e 416-465-5575 dr linda chan 951 kingston rd west of victoria park missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca nancy christie m.t.c mindfullness psychotherapy · depression · trauma · anxiety · relationship · creativity · free initial consultation 416-691-3768 david faed dr tyrrell ashcroft dr thien dang-tan omega health fitness art acupuncture chiropractic graston 1089 kingston rd at victoria park www.omegahealthandfitness.com optometrist criminal lawyer megan conway rmt crhp associates queen hammersmith open 6 days/wk therapy lounge 690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca barrister solicitor massage therapy · reflexology 2245 queen st east · 2nd floor evening weekend appointments available 416-691-1991 647-317-6017 www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca 416-916-7122 dr david jeong dentist 2107 danforth ave at woodbine subway new patients welcome open saturdays kew beach health clinic naturopathy · homeopathy · clinical nutrition · · matrix energetics · · bowen therapy · catherine allon bsc med psychotherapist personal coach kathryn wright family law mediation 2239 queen street east www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com dr scott dunham kew gardens health group 2181 queen st east suite 305 at lee chiropractor urban calm therapeutics stephanie gage rmt cami rahman rmt caitlin mcaulay rmt 1842 queen st east #102 416-690-6168 awaken to your soul s journey and a more meaningful fulfilling life 416-699-8848 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com 416-696-1800 416-694-0232 turner catherine associates men s issues anger addictions insurance coverage nigel turner 416-690-3684 individuals and couples nishe catherine 416-698-0370 416-693-8121 dr d caplan family dentistry open 6 days a week new patients always welcome 2200 queen st east at balsam 416-691-8555 www.balsamdental.com balsam dental · stress reduction · psychotherapy · tai chi gentle approaches to change 416-264-8669 www.shirleyruss.com shirley russ bsc ma paul j cahill personal injury lawyer car accidents slips and falls disability claims 220 bay street suite 1400 animal chiropractic dr mark t garbutt d.c certified animal chiropractor jen goddard r.m.t neville park health group 2455a queen st east 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca 1004 coxwell ave o connor 416-423-2289 416-690-6257 pregnancy massage · trish lavers rmt · nicole meades rmt open evenings and sundays 1114 queen st east 416-469-2100 www.livingwaterstherapies.ca · easy booking online · veterinarians john littlejohn d.v.m and associates judy gould ph.d experienced psychotherapist relationship difficulties · anxiety depression · body image concerns physical illness · free consultation dr linda winter psychologist consultations · therapy individuals · couples over 20 years experience located at queen wheeler linda bronicheski lawyer beaches family law effective resolution of family law matters counselling relationships couples finding your strengths peg earle m.a m.div registered marriage family therapist woodbine animal clinic 1905 danforth ave between woodbine coxwell 816 pape ave at danforth 647-991-4225 www.judygould.com 47 main street toronto 416-763-6884 linda@beachesfamilylaw.com insurance covered 416-691-1071 dr linda iny lempert psychologist · psychologue individuals and couples services disponibles en français 47 main street at lyall 416-699-1175 christine kato b sc d.v.m lawyers dashwood dashwood barristers solicitors 416-698-9027 peg@pegearle.com the law office of shaunna kelly criminal lawyer shaunnakelly.com phone 647-340-6651 fax 416-203-2332 shaunnakelly@gmail.com architecture/design stephen g king architect b arch oaa mraic serving the beach since 1987 residential restorations home inspections commercial interiors landscapes complete project services from design through construction kato animal hospital 2830 danforth ave east of dawes rd 416-690-2112 dogs cats pocket pets housecalls available geoffrey j dashwood 961 kingston rd tel 416-690-7222 toronto m4e 1s8 fax 416-690-8738 child adolescent and family therapy trauma bullying and addictions youth in conflict with the law sports performance counselling for youth child and adolescent counselling siegi a schuler ph.d candidate rsw 416-362-7472 siegischuler@aol.com 416-694-4380 dr lynn wells psychologist practice restricted to the identification of giftedness and to learning problems and disorders in all ages houghton veterinary housecall services vaccines examinations diagnostics palliative care and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home family law lawyer susan t dixon life management corporate coaching www.stephenkingarchitect.com member ontario association of architects 416 694-8181 snider digregorio barristers solicitors notaries 978 kingston road toronto ont m4e 1s9 dr barbara houghton 647-221-5516 416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca barrister solicitor notary wills ­ real estate business ­ environmental elders ­ consent capacity 2120 queen street east hammersmith adr-mediation mpsquared coaching merrill pierce cca icf 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com w morris design architectural and interior design consultants design concepts and permit drawings wesley morris arido idc aato 416-690-1236 accounting chartered accountant bert van delft complete financial services for the business owner manager entrepreneur self-employed corporate and personal income tax services tel 416-699-0424 fax 416-699-0285 email info@sdlegal.ca a.h macskimming do you think differently gifted/adhd support coaching school/workplace performance children/adults mary lynn trotter msw rsw 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com www.adhdtreatmenttoronto.com ask about insurance coverage 416-261-9679 dr jody levenbach psychologist children and young adolescents assessment · cbt social skills · parent coaching www.tokidservices.com 647-891-2603 barristers solicitors notaries public 300 main street o reilly moll forrest post architects · building permits · zoning advice · construction services will hudson oaa 647-966-6218 bus 416-270-9898 98 scarboro beach blvd 416-690-3324 denise m f badleycostello family real estate wills business immigration small claims court 2069 danforth ave woodbine chiropractors dr janet d arcy chiropractor www.postarchitecture.com ph 416 694 2566 massage therapy registered massage therapists east toronto orthopaedic sports injury clinic david evans r.p.t f.c.a.m.t danny kuzmich b sc f.c.a.m.t and associates 1577 danforth unit 4 at coxwell 416-691-3943 chartered accountant · corporate personal tax · specializing in small to medium business · financial advice 21 st clair avenue east suite 502 william f deneault taylor design architectural and structural design drawings for building permit applications residential commercial and light industrial renovations additions new buildings and tenant works barrister solicitor notary advanced therapeutics since 1989 neville park health group 2455a queen st east kevin oates r.m.t assoc tel 416 962-2186 chartered accountants 416-690-6195 416-690-6257 open saturdays now magazine 1398 queen st e east of greenwood ave voted best massage therapist michael taylor p eng · 416-316-3248 insured and bcin fully qualified www.taylordesignservices.ca physiotherapy beaches health group® yvette sedgewick 2212 queen st e kriens larose www.advancedtherapeutics.ca 416-469-3879 open 7 days · financial services for owner-managed businesses · personal and corporation tax preparation · located in the heart of the beach carl a brand barrister solicitor notary 961 kingston rd toronto canada m4e 1s8 tel 416-699-5100 fax 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca dr kelly robazza dr william chan chiropractic acupuncture a.r.t laser 2212 queen st e professional engineering services renovations additions structural design · building permit intuitive touch therapies aveda spa massage therapy total urban body therapies signature aveda facials 1912 queen st e 416-690-7082 www.intuitivetouchtherapies.com 416-690-2076 kew gardens health group massage therapy · physiotherapy osteopathy · naturopathic medicine · 416-690-6800 · kriens@krienslarose.com www.krienslarose.com local · affordable 416-200-6300 www.wintaco.com 416-698-5861 john h bjarnason d.c chiropractor 1906 queen st e 1 block east of woodbine melani norman certified management accountant b math cma accounting issues and systems bookkeeping personal and corporate taxes finance/insurance instant tax refund personal corporation tax · bookkeeping gst/payroll 2481 kingston rd suite 207 timothy i.w patrick barrister solicitor 2181 queen st e suite 305 real estate law · p 416-690-0765 · f 416-690-5861 email timothypatrick@bellnet.ca beaches massage centre zabiullah khaliqi rmt 2212 queen st e at spruce hill 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com at lee call 416-471-0337 certified general accountant an accountant with an affinity for those in the arts and entertainment industry call 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com local in the beach 416-694-2868 beaches wellness centre emily c larimer 416-690-5185 manoj@actfinance.ca 416-269-2744 physiotherapy at home physiotherapy and rehabilitation services provided in the comfort of your own home treatment covered by most extended health plans bryan r dale barrister solicitor real estate · corporate wills estates dr johanna carlo chiropractor 2277 queen street east at glen manor 2234 queen st east 2nd floor infolaw@bdale.com www.bdale.com 416-707-2298 www.yourhomephysio.com 416-686-4699 dolores wootton r.m.t marlene gascer c.s.t john barnet r.m.t trish lavers r.m.t 1986 queen st east suite 206 · essence · please call ben djuric your trusted insurance agent free quotes fast service auto home insurance 416-556-6832 mediation separation divorce custody access property support 416-698-7070 degen s health group dr wade whitten d.c dr tanya degen d.c cpt dr christina carreau n.d 1092 kingston rd 416-694-4090 occupational therapy services www.wisekids.ca kathryn@wisekids.ca 647-282-1704 wisekids family mediation susan bellan 416-999-1727 susanbellanmediator@gmail.com fair agreements · affordable rates barrister solicitor estate planning/real estate/business house calls 416-767-cass 2277 x 207 416-795-4899 cell 416-491-0273 fax garrycass@sympatico.ca garry m cass www.advanced approachesmassage.com su willson b.mus r.m.t assoc resource one specializing in small business since 1980 corporate/sole proprietor tax returns bookkeeping services · tax planning financial loan strategies 927 kingston rd w of vic pk now magazine · hours incl evenings saturdays · at victoria park beside manchester arms voted best massage therapist 416-699-5320 · free parking 416-694-6767 roland 416-698-7976 digibiz2007@yahoo.ca

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·10 feb 7 2012 cal 2/3/12 1:26 pm page 1 10 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 community calendar us your heart fundraiser beaches/danforth global pet foods are raising money for local animal rescues big on beagles and cherry street cats donate in person by text or on facebook and twitter info facebook.com/globalpetfoods or twitter.com/globalpetfoods 21 feb 8 the missing link to optimal health how to have the best body ever at community centre 55 97 main st 7 p.m with nutritionists jane durst pulkys and tony matchem learn the secrets to a sizzling metabolism optimal energy and discover how a healthy mind can unlock the path to wellness free info 416-691-1113 21 feb 9 battle of the bands at monarch park collegiate 1 hanson st 7 p.m local student talent compete in support of free the children s brick by brick program admission $5 info 416-393-0190 21 feb 9 woodbine park community vision meeting at 9 boardwalk dr multi-purpose room 7:30-9 p.m meeting to gather local residents vision for the beautification and improvement of woodbine park north free light refreshments co-hosted by greening ward 32 and the green committee at 9 boardwalk sponsored and supported by ward 32 councillor mcmahon rsvp and info martina greeningward32@gmail.com feb 12 valentine dance fundraiser at r.c.l br 11 9 dawes rd 3-8 p.m with the par 3 show band oldies english scottish irish and country music $15 includes dinner ham and scalloped potatoes tickets anne 416-259-6863 21 feb 15-march 21 craving change at east end community health centre 1619 queen street east wednesdays 1:00-3:30pm want to change your relationship to food come learn about what can trigger your food cravings and strategies to change problem eating this program is free to people on limited income living in the east end chc catchment program info olivia 416-778-5805 ext 207 before january 31 20 feb 16-march 22 weight no more at east end community health centre 1619 queen st e thursdays 1:30-4 p.m want to learn how to plan meals and control your food portions or learn to grocery shop smarter and get fit this program is free to people on limited incomes living in the east end chc catchment program info jodi 416-778-5805 ext 208 before jan 31 20 feb 17 seniors health fair at applegrove community complex 60 woodfield rd 10 a.m 3 p.m health and active living information for older adults fitness living with chronic illness retirement and travel safety and fraud recreatiion activities cooking and more complimentary lunch tea and coffee info renate 416-461-8143 21 feb 21 beach garden society meeting at adam beck community centre 79 lawlor ave 7:30-9 p.m frank kershaw will talk about innovative garden design new members and guests welcome light refreshments served info beachgs.ca@gmail.com feb 21 pancake dinner service at birchcliff bluffs united church 33 east rd warden ave kingston rd dinner 5-7 p.m `putting on of the ashes service 7-7:30 p.m tickets adults $5 children $3 wheelchair accessible info 416-694-4081 21 feb 21 shrove tuesday pancake supper at st aidan s memorial hall silver birch ave and queen st e 5:30-7:30 p.m enjoy pancakes sausages dessert and beverage while supporting our outreach programs for the community adults $6 children $3 everyone in the community is most welcome 22 feb 21 pancake supper at st saviour s church 43 kimberley ave at swanwick ave 6-8 p.m pay what you can with proceeds going to the grocery gift card program info 416-699-6512 21 feb 22 youth advisory meeting at beacheseast york mp matthew kellway s constituency office 155 main st 4-5:30 p.m come express your views for positive change meetings held monthly info elaine at matthew.kellway.c1a@parl.gc.ca 416-4670860 facebook youth advisory beacheseast york 21 feb 24 friday forum with decadent desserts at birchcliff bluffs united church 33 east rd warden ave kingston rd 7:30-9 p.m bring your digital camera and learn how to get the best and most from it learn the functions of your camera composition and lighting tickets $10 at door wheel21 chair accessible info 416-694-4081 feb 24 self-defence seminar for women at st john catholic school 780 kingston rd 46 p.m with dragonz martial artz owner marvin prashad supported by the danforth east community association pay what you can with all proceeds to hope4help a nonprofit organization that supports the tumani community orphan school in kenya feb 25 scarborough philharmonic orchestra and toronto choral society present brahms german requiem and schubert s unfinished symphony at birchmount park c.i 3663 danforth ave 8 p.m pre-concert chat 7:15 p.m tickets $30 adults $25 seniors $15 students with id free to children 10 and under tickets 416-429-0007 spo@spo.ca or at door free parking wheelchair accessible info www.spo.ca 22 feb 25 branch 11 fundraiser featuring playback at r.c.l branch 11 9 dawes rd bar open 6:30 p.m potluck dinner 7 p.m band 8 p.m $15 per person info 416-699-1353 feb 26 ulster band fundraiser at r.c.l branch 11 9 dawes rd 2-5 p.m hamburgers and hot dogs available 21 feb 1-14 7th annual global pet foods `show sales career canada s leading cemetery and funeral service provider is seeking 2 motivated people for a career in pre-need sales this is a full-time position requiring flexibility of hours a car is essential as most sales are made in the home complete training pension plan bonuses and flexible benefit programs available our business is recession-proof and has unlimited potential for earnings and growth for a personal interview call mike 416-267-4653 do not pre-judge nitrates and bone turnover study nabt concerned about your bones you may be eligible to participate in a research study assessing the use of nitrates to prevent osteoporosis if you are · · · · female · 50 years of age or older postmenopausal not on hormone replacement therapy not taking prescription medications for bones for more information please contact t 416 351-3732 x2873 or e-mail celeste.hamilton@wchospital.ca celeste hamilton research associate for dr sophie a jamal service at glen rhodes united church 1470 gerrard st e 1 block west of coxwell 2 p.m service `let justice prevail written by women of malaysia 22 march 3 malvern collegiate s annual winter blues dinner/dance at r.c.l branch 73 2 robinston ave danforth danforth 7midnight featuring malvern s jazz bands and jazz choir wine raffle and silent auction tickets $35 each with all proceeds to the school s music department info 416-3931480 ext 20102 21 march 5-may 14 the letter to the hebrews a riddle 10 ecumencial bible studies at st john the baptist norway anglican church 470 woodbine ave mondays 9:3011:30 a.m led by the honourable mr justice wright llm and master of theology discussion and questions $30 info and registration 416-694-5969 21 march 24 cantemus singers present viva italia at a new venue st aidan s anglican church queen st e at silver birch 7:30 p.m directed by michael erdman the concert features renaissance madrigals motets and allegri s famous miserere tickets $20 adults $15 seniors/students available at the door info 416-578-6602 2 march 26 spring fashion show at st thomas more parish hall 2234 ellesmere rd east of markham 7:30 p.m fashions by felicia s collection boutique refreshments and music sponsored by the canadian federation of university women ticket proceeds to centennial college student awards and scarborough women s centre raffle proceeds to the stephen lewis foundation for aids grannies tickets $20 at 416-2616753 416-281-9966 21 tuesdays sept to may support group east york chapter schizophrenia society of ontario at toronto east general hospital 825 coxwell ave 7 p.m for families and friends of people with schizophrenia info r 416-691-1740 www.schizophrenia.on.ca tuesdays live jazz band at royal canadian legion baron byng beaches branch 1/42 243 coxwell ave 1-3 p.m enjoy a hot lunch for $5 on the first tuesday of every month info 416-465-0120 fr amnesty international in the beach meets at st john s norway church woodbine ave at kingston rd 7:30 p.m to support amnesty s human rights work through letter-writiing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of human rights actions world-wide new members are most welcome info beachamnesty@gmail.com e/o wednesdays free facial cosmetic acupuncture demonstrations this hourlong treatment will show good results immediately please call marlene or heather at 416-694-4090 essence therapeutics for living to book for yourself or a small group sundays leslieville farmers market at le papillon restaurant 1001 eastern ave sunday mornings pick up a box of winter vegetables plus a specialty item pre-order at leslievillemarket.com 20 beach interfaith outreach lunch and fellowship for adults is held monday through friday from 11 a.m 1 p.m beginning thanksgiving monday oct 10 and finishing friday may 18 mondays at corpus christi catholic church tuesdays at st john s norway anglican church hosted by st john s and st nicholas anglican church wednesdays at beaches hebrew institute thursdays at st aidan s anglican church hosted by beach united church and fridays at kingston road united church co-hosted with st aidan s anglican church info 416691-6869 r beach photo club meetings are held every 1st and 3rd thursday of each month from september to june at st aidan s 70 silver birch ave 7:30 p.m everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome the only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts r/fr al-anon alateen family groups info 416-410-3809 1-888-425-2666 www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca fr drug problem narcotics anonymous can help call 416-236-8956 or www.torontona.org east toronto climate action group are citizens who are concerned about smog climate change and other environmental issues as they impact the city and particularly east toronto we meet monthly and welcome your involvement and support info www.etcag.org fr relaxation workshops relax your jaw relax your arms monthly stress-busting holistic solutions for tmj or rsi repetitive strain issues workshops and weekly classes to learn to find dynamic support from the whole skeleton to support inter-related movements of the jaw neck shoulders hands arms attending to how you move effort comfort direction ease helps improve your action whatever it is learn to address stress strain fatigued over-use with feldenkrais® movement sequences that are easy to remember so you can do them at home www.yourbodytellsthetruth.ca register marlene kennedy 416-406-0054 r allies for adults a group for functional adults who appreciate having allies while facing the challenges of life join us in a safe setting for conscious connection to receive emotional support and to learn how to be an r ally for others info 416-694-0101 kindergarten registration for children who will turn 4 years old by dec 31 2012 please bring proof of residence child s birth march 2 world day of prayer ecumenical certificate health card and immunization records ·adam beck p.s feb 16 by appointment only info 416-393-1682 ·kew beach p.s feb 6 7 and 8 from 1-4 p.m by appointment at 416-393-1810 ·kimberley jr p.s feb 6-9 mon wed thurs 9:30-11:30 a.m 1:30 3:30 p.m tues 7:30-11:30 a.m 1:30-3:30 p.m ·williamson road jr p.s feb 7 by appointment only at 416-393-1740 info 416-3931450 for more information visit www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten free low income tax clinics at community centre 55 97 main st wednesdays from feb 29-march 28 by appointment only info evonne 416-691-1113 fr the subjective science of meditation inquiry into the writings about awareness from works by ramana maharishi i am that by nisargadatta maharaj the power of now by ekhart tolle and commentaries on the bhagavad gita and upanishads by swami chinmayananda bring questions info sundaybeachmeditation@gmail.com 416-25421 6355 buddhist philosophy and meditation classes offered tuesdays and thursdays 78:30 p.m learn how to meditate and how to use the experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of our daily life come visit us in our new centre at 1823 gerrard st e between woodbine and coxwell info atisha buddhist centre 416-694-5300 www.meditateinthebeaches.org r st saviour s anglican church 43 kimberley ave at swanwick ·feb 21 pancake supper 6-8 p.m ·feb 22 ash wednesday service 7:30 p.m all welcome info 416-6996512 fr st aidan s church queen st e at silver birch ave sunday services are at 8:30 10:30 a.m church school nursery at 10:30 mid-week service wednesdays at 10:30 a.m ·feb 21 shrove tuesday pancake supper 5:30-7:30 p.m $6 adults $3 youth 12 and under proceeds to outreach all wel21 come 416-691-2222 second tuesday of every month check out beach metro news new webstie at www.beachmetro.com kingston road united church 975 kingston rd 3 blocks w of victoria pk ave join us each sunday for worship church school and nursery 10:30 a.m our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit come in and get a faith lift info www.kruc.ca 416-699-6091 r beach united church the heart of the beach located in st aidan s church 70 silver birch rd all are welcome to worship nursery care sundays 10:30 a.m ·linking beach seniors lunch sponsored by neighbourhood link $5 call 416-691-7407 for reservations ·feb 11 knitting for shivering children 10 a.m noon with refreshments ·feb 26 taize music with reflections 4 p.m ·march 3 jazz vespers with malvern dance band 4:30 p.m 416-691-8082 21 corpus christi church 16 lockwood rd ·masses tuesday-friday 9 a.m saturday vigil 5 p.m sunday 9:30 a.m 11 a.m with children s liturgy info 416-694-0382 corpuschristi@bellnet.ca r st john s catholic church 794 kingston rd 3 blocks e of main st ·masses saturday 4:30 p.m contemporary music sunday 9 a.m children s liturgy 11 a.m choir ·weekday masses monday-saturday 8:15 a.m holidays 9 a.m ·reconciliation saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m ·pray the rosary each morning mon sat 20 min before mass all welcome info 416-698-1105 www.stjohnsrc.ca r anglican 470 woodbine m4e 2h6 you are always welcome sundays 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m with church school also wednesdays 10 a.m 7 p.m baptist norway the church of st john the fallingbrook presbyterian church 35 wood glen road corner of kingston road and wood glen join us sundays at 10:30 a.m for a spiritual service accompanied by an inspiring and joyous music program families always welcome and we offer a sunday school program info www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com r beaches presbyterian church 65 glen manor dr s of queen in the heart of the beach worship in a family-friendly relaxed environment sunday school and nursery coffee and new friendships are free lgtb friendly sundays 10:30 a.m minister rev matt mckay info www.beacheschurch.org 416-699-5871 r neighbourhood unitarian universalist congregation 79 hiawatha st s of gerrard w of coxwell our sunday services 10:30 a.m with a separate children s program are for setting aside time and space for reflection and inspiration searching for wisdom and inspiration wherever it may be found sharing what is common between us ­ the human condition listening for the unique truths of each individual visitors and inquirers always welcome ·feb 12 multi-generational heart communion a dramatic all-ages service ·feb 19 justice equity and compassion with rev wayne walder info www.nuuc.ca 416-686-6809 21 special event ash wednesday february 22 liturgies at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm with the imposition of ashes the rev geoffrey sangwine 416-691-4560 mr brian fairbrother children youth

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·11 feb 7 2012 2/3/12 4:51 pm page 1 tuesday february 7 2012 neighbourhood while we patiently wait for mother nature to co-operate in the creation of our neighbourhood and backyard ice rinks we can still get our skating fix at ted reeve arena located at the corner of main and gerrard streets the rink is open for pleasure skating on saturday nights from 7 to 9 p.m until march 17 children aged six and under must wear a helmet and right next door the beaches sports centre under the white dome offers public skating every day of the week at varying times at that facility everyone who goes on the ice must wear a helmet both locations are free for more information call ted reeve arena at 416-6946893 · community centre 55 97 main st will hold a free workshop on the missing link to optimal health on wednesday feb 8 at 7 p.m the free event will be presented by toronto nutritionists jane durst pulkys and tony matchem who will address topics such as metabolism energy and wellness light refreshments will be served call 416-691-1113 for more information · photo phil lameira around beach metro s 11 everyone has a story to tell east ender celebrates a century in style by phil lameira as far as i m concerned it s just another day those were the words of frank arnold on feb 3 as he celebrated his 100th birthday with a large group of friends and family in his building on coatsworth crescent arnold was born in toronto on feb 3 1912 and spent most of his childhood on ivy avenue near greenwood and gerrard he attended leslie street school and danforth tech at the age of 22 his family moved to woodbine avenue near gerrard at that time arnold was already employed at canadian general electric where he worked for 43 years in 1948 he married dorothy lennox who passed in 2002 his only son jim arnold remembers his father being a typical dad of the fifties during the fifties and sixties arnold was a supporter of the 52nd toronto wolf cub pack at balmy beach where his son was a cub from 1939 to 1945 he served in the royal canadian navy on corvettes and engaged in convoy escort duties during the second world war he continued to be on the royal canadian navy reserves until the early sixties arnold has been living at 11 coatsworth cres for about 10 years and finds it very enjoyable the people here are very nice to me he said although he can t attribute his longevity to any particular source he admits that he enjoys orange juice and oatmeal everyday for breakfast his exercising doesn t go beyond his normal walks although he s a bit frail physically my dad is still very sharp mentally said his son jim he remains active and often goes to casino rama on organized outings by the building community up until last year he would often go on his own by taking a bus from gerrard square arnold s parents were both from leichestershire england and emigrated to canada in the 1890s his father alfred melinda drake s news in brief living with chronic illness there will be a line dancing demo and healthy cooking demo door prizes complimentary lunch tea and coffee for more information call renate at 416-461-8143 · a self-defence seminar for women will be held at st john catholic school 780 kingston rd on friday feb 24 from 4 to 6 p.m the class will be held by dragonz martial artz owner and 5th degree black belt in taekwondo marvin prashad with the support of the danforth east community association deca the cost is pay what you can and all proceeds will be donated to hope4help www.hope4help.ca a nonprofit organization supporting the tumani community orphan school in kenya · ward 32 councillor marymargaret mcmahon will lead a queen street east segment study walk on saturday feb 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m beachers are invited to join the councillor on this interactive stroll along the section of queen from woodbine avenue to lee avenue that was recently the subject of an independent planning firm s segment study councillor mcmahon wants to hear your views and ideas about planning and development in the area the walk will begin at the fire station at the corner of queen and herbert avenue and will end at lee avenue for more information call councillor mcmahon at 416392-1376 or email councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca · frontiers foundation and project amik are calling for support at pyramid of hope a demonstration for affordable housing on thursday march 1 from noon to 2 p.m on parliament hill frontiers foundation says a commitment by the harper government of 20 billion dollars for 65 warplanes to be built in the u.s could be better spent on 200,000 new safe warm and healthy canadian homes the demonstration will be hosted by mp olivia chow and will include first nations drumming and singing along with speeches by aboriginal and canadian leaders organizers are hoping for more than 1,500 participants but you must register to attend bus transportation will be provided from project amik 419 coxwell ave at 7 a.m for more information and to register visit www.frontiersfoundation.ca email frontiersfoundation@on.aibn com or call 416-690-3930 frank arnold celebrated a century at a party for friends and family on feb 3 john arnold was a first world war veteran and his mother emma arnold lived to be 101 he also has one granddaughter sheena arnold the ceremony was put together by neighbourhood link with the rotary club of toronto donating the cake everyone has a story to tell is a new regular feature which will spotlight east end residents with an interesting story to tell whether it s an achievement a hobby or just a great tale to tell email editor@beachmetro.com to suggest local residents or tell your story bill maclean s 5 minutes ­ 5 questions last issue i mentioned that it might be time to tinker with the questions that i ask maybe come up with some that draw more out of our `askees we brainstormed around the office and came up with a whole list of new questions some of which might get the askees into trouble if they answered truthfully this being a family-oriented newspaper those were dropped over the next few issues i ll mix the questions up just to make it more interesting for you · 1 your favourite place in the beach ­ i d say the boardwalk in general especially out at the point of ashbridges bay it s just amazing to see how it s grown it s a fabulous retreat 2 what s the last movie you ve seen ­ my week with marilyn it is an excellent movie michelle williams was quite amazing 3 beer wine or whiskey ­ oh wine definitely i tend to prefer white i like the `chill factor 4 what are you currently reading ­ i m reading a book on celtic history it s the story of the culture and they did some amazing paintings 5 cat or dog ­ cat i ve always had a cat i currently have one i got from a friend that stays indoors my friend s dog though is absolutely lovely 6 heels or flats ­ flats i used to wear heels to work downtown and i don t know how i did it to wear them now i d have to practise around the house first mark madigan owns and operates total renovations aside from his construction skills mark is also a fine musician 1 your favourite place in the beach ­ i enjoy the end of the boardwalk out by the marina my wife jane and i love to walk around the point we also enjoy the glen stewart ravine 2 what is the last movie you ve seen ­ avatar we have a copy of that and the family watches it over and over 3 beer wine or whiskey ­ i prefer wine red 4 what are you currently reading ­ i ve got at least five books on the go right now on my bedside table the one that comes first to mind is chicken soup for the soul wisdom for dads 5 cat or dog ­ we have a cat named oscar he s a short-haired tabby and we got it from a `free kitten add in beach metro news there s no more mice in this house the toronto catholic district school board staff arts theatre company will stage the odd couple the female version at st patrick catholic secondary school on thursday friday and saturday feb 9 to 11 at 7:30 p.m each night the tcdsb staff arts theatre company comprised entirely of staff and former staff promotes arts and arts education by providing performances and related production opportunities in this production neil simon s update starts with a group of women playing trivial pursuit in slobby olive madison s apartment when fussbudget florence unger who has just separated from her husband arrives tickets to this performance are $20 each available at www.tcdsb.org/staffarts st patrick school is located at 49 felstead ave near greenwood and danforth avenues · a seniors health fair will be held at applegrove community complex 60 woodfield rd on friday feb 17 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m the event will provide information about health and active living for older adults find out about fitness retirement and travel safety and fraud recreation activities and even things we don t want to think about such as when thinking about people to call for this column i thought i might dip into the arts contingent of this creative neighbourhood i gave jennifer cline a call jennifer has been one of the mainstays in the beach arts community for many years her paintings have captured everything from the jazz festival to the balmy beach club and everything `beach in between.

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12 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 va l e n celebra tes open tuesday for dinner s o ina dre rnia ic v s amy alifo alsam r re atoe c o nc tom th b sh wi r ow fre h ou o r oup wit s lad asil r sa db aesa en e o an t c hick c oma ed c ine sau of t f e rem rain ed w c of g nd r a ce eme upr semary or steak om sau s o ro k hr ush yor wit new n and m eak sauce es or o r on st perc on d potato p salm lem an h pe sted st and egetables wit roa cru onal v isu erb ith seas iram w hh wit es served de t a e fe e em entr cof hom all and tea s d ay 95 tue 14th a ry bru xes d fe ta zers ns petriganic girere tte ap g e e s tin sing the main menu fine dine for your valentine if there is one day of the year you do not want to dine out it s valentine s day jan main kitchens are often crazy with bookings is an author tempers short service sketchy and the food cooking instructor mediocre plan an alternate date when the and caterer kitchens are more controlled that doesn t 416-265-8445 mean you cannot make the evening special in fact with this exotic menu provided from foodland ontario you can prepare all the food in advance and have a cozy dining-in experience with tempting results the menu demands a romantic setting good wine a gewurztraminer goes well with indian food or beer of course someone has to bring you flowers happy valentine s day chicken korma murgh korma the flavours of this aromatic stew are perfect for a blustery night and are complemented by basmati rice sprinkled with coriander boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces are a wonderful time-saving ingredient 1 tbsp 15 ml each ground coriander and ground cumin 1 tbsp 15 ml turmeric 1 tsp 5 ml each salt and black pepper 1/2 tsp 2 ml cayenne pepper 2 lb 1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup 50 ml vegetable oil 2 onions chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp 15 ml finely chopped fresh ginger root 2 bay leaves 8 whole green cardamom pods optional 1 cup 250 ml canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup 250 ml sodium reduced chicken stock 1/4 ­ 1/2 cup 125 ml coffee cream optional garnish chopped coriander plain yogurt in large bowl combine coriander cumin turmeric salt and black and cayenne peppers cut chicken thighs into two or three pieces toss with spice mixture to coat in deep large frying pan or large saucepan heat oil over medium heat cook onions until wilted and lightly browned about five to eight minutes stirring occasionally add garlic ginger bay leaves and cardamom pods if using cook five minutes add chicken cook stirring until lightly browned about five minutes add tomatoes and broth bring to boil reduce heat cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced add cream cook uncovered five minutes discard bay leaf and cardamom serve sprinkled with coriander if using raita slaw raita a traditional indian cooling sauce of cucumber and yogurt blends well with the spiciness of the main course here it is combined with cabbage and carrots to make a salad that accomplishes the same thing to toast cumin seeds cook in small skillet over medium heat stirring until lightly browned and fragrant about two minutes cool before using 3/4 cup 175 ml plain yogurt 1/3 cup 75 ml reduced fat or regular mayonnaise 1 cup 250 ml diced cucumber with skin on 3 tbsp 45 ml fresh lime juice 1 tbsp 15 ml liquid honey 1 1/2 tsp 7 ml toasted cumin seeds 1/4 cup 50 ml chopped fresh mint 1/4 tsp 1 ml fresh black pepper 4 cups 1 l shredded green cabbage 1 medium carrot coarsely grated in large bowl combine yogurt mayonnaise cucumber lime juice honey cumin seeds mint and pepper mixing well add cabbage and carrot toss to coat chill at least one hour before serving toss again before serving apple honey cake the combination of spices apples and honey make this irresistible 1 1/3 cups 325 ml all purpose flour 2/3 cup 150 ml ground almonds 1/2 tsp 2 ml each baking powder and baking soda 3/4 tsp 4 ml ground cardamom 1/2 tsp 2 ml ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp 1 ml each ground cloves nutmeg and salt 1 egg 1/2 cup 125 ml packed brown sugar 1/4 cup 50 ml each milk vegetable oil and honey 2 apples peeled cored and chopped glaze 1/2 cup 125 ml liquid honey 2 tbsp 25 ml apple juice or water 1/8 tsp 5 ml ground cardamom 1/4 cup 50 ml toasted sliced almonds cont d on page 35 re ent es 41 not inner d incl reservations required 5 p.m to 10 p.m 7 brimley road · 416-264-2337 st paul s united church pancake supper tuesday february 21 2012 5 to 7 p.m tickets $5 adults $2 children 12 under 200 mcintosh street scarborough on 416-261-4222 buy with zero down discover how to buy with no money down and obtain free computerized listings with pictures of all available homes www.buywithzerodown.info re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage bottoms up fine wine for your valentine the most sacred day for lovers is almost upon us and you had better get busy planning what to do for your valentine if he or she is into wine a decent bottle or two accompanied by goodies or nibbles all nicely gift-wrapped is sure to win their hearts although most choices will do there are some styles and varietals that simply have more panache and are vastly sexier than others for this occasion price here is not the issue it s more about what they represent el primo has to be bubbly the wine of romance and celebration bubbly can be made four different ways the most prestigious and renown is the champagne method 2nd fermentation in the same bottle named after the region in northern france many other wines are made this way elsewhere in the world then there is the tank or charmat method 2nd fermentation in a large tank and the wine then bottled under pressure thirdly there s the transfer method 2nd fermentation in the bottle then the wine is emptied into a tank for cleaning and rebottled again under pressure the final method injection involves pumping co2 into a tank of still wine whatever the method of putting bubbles into the wine the result can t be matched as sparkles has amour written all over it add a couple of flutes bubbly glasses and candles and behold heaven next up on my list of romantic nectars has got to be sweet wine they re sure to help cupid s arrow find its mark be pa edward finstein a.k.a the wine doctor wine writer educator judge consultant 416-269-7963 winedoctor@sympatico.ca www.winedoctor.ca lunch sandwich special with soup or salad monday to friday 11 am 3 pm except holidays only $7.95 10 discount for seniors and their family on monday nights from 3 pm to 9 pm excluding alcohol and holidays daily lunch dinner specials weekend brunch all day breakfast 2560 gerrard st east east of victoria park dine-in take-out catering · 416.690.2098 mon-sat 7 am 9 pm · sunday 8 am 5 pm michelle rogers catering services 647-501-5016 www.michellerogerscatering.com complimentary hors d oeuvre for new clients serving the beach gta and beyond for 10 years triotic and choose our own world-famous icewine or vie for one of our late harvest selections french wine aficionados will drool over sauternes or barsac from bordeaux perhaps a late harvest german riesling will light their fire maybe port or madeira from portugal or sherry from spain is their weakness how about tokaji aszu from hungary it s dynamite whatever you decide on remember that if you add some chocolates cookies cakes or veiny cheese to the package you might have a hard time fighting them off so sweets for your sweet and sugar for your honey could definitely help love bloom this year and what of rosé only for the warm weather you say listen up there s just something about the colour pink that makes it romantic lots of decent rosés from many countries exist they ll add that splash of pizazz to the day most are not expensive so add some cheese crackers paté and a couple of tasting glasses to top them off specializing in hors d oeuvres and party platters gift certificates are always available private and corporate tastings available upon request bubbly sweeties and rosé aside you could simply get your par amour a vino or two that they really like if they have a passion for a specific wine or grape variety you know you ll gain lots of brownie points by indulging them for many folks amarone from italy is the cat s meow big rich and powerful this velvety red is a religious experience amazing with parmigiano regianno cheese a couple drops of balsamic vinegar and some crusty bread you ll think you ve died and gone to heaven when you think about it its name almost sounds like amour does your heart-mate adore pinot noir this wine speaks volumes for elegance finesse perfumed fruit/flowers and savory spice and a great pinot is seductive and ethereal although it can be finicky great samples persist perhaps the best and most consistent come from burgundy france but fine selections can be found from ontario british columbia new zealand south africa and the states of oregon and california add some duck paté and crackers for a delicious romantic interlude a final style that many wine lovers enjoy is the blended red one made from several grape varieties at the top of the list is none other than bordeaux from france however many other `meritage sounds like marriage doesn t it blends with fictitious or branded names are produced all over the world so selection is huge adding some paté mediumhard cheese and crusty bread to this package will have hearts a fluttering.

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·13 feb 7 2012· 2/3/12 2:06 pm page 1 tuesday february 7 2012 beach metro news 13 write on health mélange restaurant llbo 172 main street main gerrard dine in takeout catering long-term planning for the self-employed if running your own company is chalgrowing reality for many people buy entree and get one lenging on the best of days how does a christina marshall kovacs notes there are options availself-employed person manage financially apr bscn able to help self-employed people and is a health communications when life throws a curve ball employees look after elderly parents he up to the value of $11.00 independent beach business owner specialist in the beach recommends term care insurance an in with this ad dean oros says having a good support come style plan that pays a regular innot valid with any other promotions network in place and a healthy cash flow come helps a positive attitude is important too the stress of having an ill family member is compounded if expires may 31 2012 he speaks from experience you are losing income that you are unable to replace while carthe forty-something photographer documents the history ing for your loved one likewise when an independent busion saturday february 11th of people and businesses through images one ordinary day ness owner becomes critically ill recovery can be more diffilast summer he left a meeting in the beach hopped on his bike cult with the added stress of lost income valentine s day dinner as he typically would and began riding home only this time when i started my own business eight years ago i purand live entertainment 6-9 p.m for no apparent reason he wiped out breaking three ribs and chased critical illness insurance for this reason if i become tearing his spleen the injury left him sidelined for more than sick with an illness covered by my policy and survive the waittwo can dine for $64.95 six weeks ing period i receive a lump sum cash payment and can decide oros has been in business for five years when his accident how i want to spend the money call for reservations 416-686-6485 occurred he had enough savings to manage income he didn t people typically do not like to think about death and injury earn during his recuperation but what if this had not been the it is easier to put one s head in the sand and hope for the case or his injury had been long-term best research shows a discipline for saving is not the norm in perhaps it is my nursing our country a survey in 2011 by the canadian payroll associ background that has ination revealed the majority of canadian workers continue to grained me with the view live pay cheque to pay cheque with 57 per cent saying they that one should prepare for would be in financial difficulty if their pay was delayed by even when someone may become a week imagine the situation for self-employed workers ill not if someone becomes ill a nut free gluten free dairy free diabetic i spoke with local certified financial planner andy kovacs for life does indeed throw to find out what is available to protect business owners from curve balls low calorie heart smart oraganic extra dark possible loss of income due to disability his business is locatthoughtful financial planed on gerrard just west of woodbine it is the first sun life fi ning and management can nancial storefront office to open in the gta help minimize the risk inkovacs is also a certified health insurance specialist a des volved in leaving the perignation that focuses on all areas of health insurance includ ceived safety net of working or ing income replacement critical illness long-term care dis for someone else by preparability and group benefits he says solutions include a dis ing for curve balls you can foa chocked full of nuts and caramel truffles and chocolate ability product that replaces part of lost earned income and cus on thriving instead of another product covers fixed business overhead costs just surviving when life haproses spicy ginger x-rated for the adult drenched in i am self-employed and know from personal experience that pens chocolate topped with candy and fudge kind of life s curve balls take many forms such as caring for an elthis article is dedicated to derly parent sound financial planning should take this sce my loving father who died nario into account too dec 16 2011 among the when my father was diagnosed with cancer at the end of many things he taught me is last year being able to look after him was deeply important to the value of not spending we have it all me sadly his cancer was so advanced and aggressive i did not what you do not have have the opportunity to care for him for very long he died just this family day come in for fresh popcorn and cotton candy christina marshall apr is a before christmas sponge toffee caramel corn pink elephant popcorn and more the experience was eye-opening it has caused me to ex strategic communications amine if i can be even more prepared when life takes me down consultant specializing in health and lifestyle markets this road again 10:00 a.m family day and i am not alone with the growing life expectancy for to who lives in the beach she to 8:00 p.m 2179 queen street east toronto on feb 20 day s seniors and the rise in the incidence of diseases such as can be reached at info everyday 10 to 6 cancer as we live longer the need to provide elder care is a vivantcommunications.ca one free 2nd you can have valentine s day valentine s day the nutty chocolatier 416-698-5548 bmn to expand summer schedule change for the sake of change is never good however beach metro community news will be changing to offer you more coverage of the beach over the summer holiday this year for the first time we will be adding a 23rd issue to the publication schedule to accommodate coverage of all the festivals and special events that make the beach such an amazing place to live the june 26 issue will still come out as planned however the issue due for july 31 previously known as `the august issue will come out a week earlier on july 24 the advertising deadline for that issue remains tuesday july 3 a third summer issue will hit the streets and neighbourhood doorsteps on aug 28 with an advertising deadline of aug 20 anyone using the beach metro bill suddick calendar ­ and we know there are plenty of you out there ­ should remember to pencil in the new publication and deadline dates the updated 2012 publication schedule can be found in full on page 34 and at www.beachmetro.com nuttychocolatier@hotmail.com show your support to local businesses by letting them know you saw their ad in beach metro news and by recommending them to others.

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·14 feb 7 2012 child 2/3/12 1:05 pm page 1 14 beach metro news tuesday february 7 2012 beaches suzuki school of music the internationally successful suzuki method allows children to experience the joy of music making in a caring environment we offer school daze the fine art of applying for high school oncerned mom i.e me poorly academically does the getting flustered honey school have a gang problem does it margaret hoogeven it s just terribly inconsisis a local writer editor and mother have mouldy classrooms low tent to do it that way of two school-aged daughters she school spirit how do you find the fed-up 13 year old i.e my can be reached at answers to these sorts of questions daughter getting impatient it s mhoogeveen@sympatico.ca this is where your contacts with416-699-2608 my portfolio and i ll do it my in the parent community can do you way service just think of the teenagers should she have followed my who are a few years older than your advice who s to say in any case it was her portfolio own child the girl next door or a former babysitter perabout her accomplishments and her future was on the haps give his or her parents a ring or corner them at the line this explains both my concern that the thing should supermarket finding out about a school s strong and be perfect as well as her legitimate right to tell me to butt weak points from the perspective of the parent of a curout rent or former student can help you and your child make a she made the portfolio in preparation for an interview more informed decision for a high school specialty program here s the news to the guidance counsellor can be incredibly helpful too those of you who have not overseen a child taking the step especially in getting your child informed about the to high school it ain t a cakewalk the guidance departprocess you can call the counsellors directly most element advises that students apply to at least three high mentary schools do not have a full-time guidance counselschools lor but they ll respond to messages quite readily and then there are the specialty programs i m telling if your child would like to apply to a few specialty proyou don t be a deer in the headlights when the deadlines grams find out the requirements and deadlines well loom roll up your sleeves and get involved to help your ahead of time in some cases students must produce a child navigate the waters of applying to high school portfolio attend an interview or perform for an art though this adventure might be but a shadow of the unischool versity application process it s still quite complex and reand some programs still request letters of reference quires a whole boatload of persistence thank goodness this requirement is beginning to be disfirst you have to check out the schools there are mulcouraged ­ the collection of such letters is onerous on stutiple specialty schools from arts to afro-centric and spedents parents and the instructors being asked for the letcialty programs as well such as international baccalaureters besides i m not sure they re really worth all that ate when my elder daughter was applying we went to inmuch ­ won t they all say wonderful things formation evenings at four or five different high schools here s a final tidbit of advice make sure in the early fall yikes here s a hint spread the pain around by going to of grade 8 that your child is doing well in class if there the information evenings for some of the possibilities in are teacher-student conflicts or any other issues that your child s grade 7 year might threaten your child s grades get the problem fixed some of these info nights are deadly boring but you pronto have to go to them just to get your bearings and to get the why is this important the teachers who select stupapers you ll need to apply a minority of the evenings are dents for specialty programs will be looking at the fall inactually pretty interesting ­ current students might perterim report cards a bad report card can prevent your form a musical piece or a skit and the administrators child from getting into the specialty program your child might have a slide show to help you get a feel for school cannot get better marks in the spring or next year and life what i particularly like is when a current student tells then apply again ­ this is a one-shot deal thus the grade about their experience at the high school 8 fall report card can have ramifications that affect your what you don t hear at the information nights are the child s whole high school education so stay on top of that school s weak points does its student population compare one piano violin cello new toddler and parent class please contact ines pagliari director 416-726-5729 musically enriching lives in the beach since 1994 c french montessori school · broadview and mortimer 416-467-1618 · kingston road and fallingbrook 416-690-9305 part time and full time programs available planting the seed for the future broad view 18 month-old to 5 1/2 year old learning through play 18 mo 2.5 years old ­ tues thurs am 2.5-3.5 years old ­ mon wed fri am 975 kingston road kingston road united church 3.5-5 years old ­ mon wed fri pm 416-690-9935 now accepting enrollment for 2012-2013 www.beachesco-op.com become a part of your child s preschool journey www.easttorontovillage.com garth clark s under the boardwalk main square day care centre a great place for kids licenced for children 18 months to 10 years open 7:30 am 6:00 pm · · · · competitive fees nutritious lunches snacks exciting stimulating program qualified ece staff beer news and politics a fine mix call us for details 416 691-3909 spaces available ­ all ages w ell jon welcome back when carole announced her retirement i feared for the paper she d done such a good job making it relevant to the beach community i was concerned that whoever new came along wouldn t have that same touch those beachy insights that came from living in the neighbourhood for as long as she had i needn t worry i met you at several various community events over the years when you were the official photog for the paper in fact i m sure we shared a beer or two at my pub or someone who looked like you the more beer i drink the more friends i have you know how it is anyway i m glad to see that beach metro news is in good hands and i hope you ll allow me to write in every so often with my ever-so-pithy comments on things beach of course you realize that since you left there has been a big changing of the guard at city hall for this neighbourhood the citizens decided to replace sandra bussin with the pixieish mary-margaret mcmahon she s been feeling her way around the place and doing a good job meeting with her constituents in coffee shops around the neighbourhood as i write city councillors have become eligible for a 2 cost-of-living raise with the city poised to lock horns with the various municipal unions over salaries and jobs-for-life issues i d be curious if 3m will take her raise or deny it in solidarity with others who are not as fortunate i m betting on the latter lord ford our mayor-of-the-diminishing-girth has said he will deny his raise for what it s worth and i don t believe you were here either when matt kellway overthrew the reigning maria minna for the post of mp matt s on a steep learning curve you can bet but i think he ll be fine i m just concerned that without jack the ndp are a one-term opposition good old bob rae the former ndp himself is doing a job at re-energizing the liberals might even take a run at the leadership himself even though i m of silver hair as well and think bobby would do well i personally feel the libs should consider a younger leader i seem to remember you saying at one pub session that you would like to see an election where justin trudeau ran against ben mulroney that could still happen although persuading stevie wonder to step aside would be a chore he s enjoying his majority too much so on a completely different matter how are you enjoying our toronto winter smithers bc is probably as far from toronto as you can get and still be in canada i would imagine northern british columbia winters are somewhat snowier than the one we re enjoying ­ and i say enjoying because at my age snow in the city is just an accident waiting to happen the last thing i want to do is head off to the pub and wind up in emerg i guess you ll have to resign yourself to such winter-in-toronto pasttimes as tennis or golf i should sign off but before i go i should say that you must have a lot of new ideas you re working on for the paper if you ever need someone off which to bounce them or just a drinking buddy to sound off at you know where my bar stool is.

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·15 feb 7 2012 child 2/3/12 1:13 pm page 1 tuesday february 7 2012 beach metro news 15 money life and law different approaches to retirement this column continues retirement planning examples from the nov 29 issue of beach metro news in this issue we will look at the individual who has no pension one is an employee and the other is an individual who has run his own business for the last 32 years as in the previous article both individuals are age 60 today and retiring at age 65 employee jane jane has worked as supervisor for a small marketing firm for the past 30 years today she earns $65,000 per year her employer provides basic group health and dental benefits but no pension plan jane has not really concerned herself with how much she saves for retirement because her husband has a pension however in 1992 she started to contribute $5,000 each year to an rrsp registered retirement savings plan to reduce her taxes over the years she has invested very conservatively today after 20 years of contributions her rrsps are worth $194,960 recently her advisor suggested she save an additional $5,000 per year in a tax free savings account tfsa jane didn t feel she could put that much aside per year however whenever possible she contributes to her tfsa over 2 years jane has saved $3,600 in her tfsa she expects over the next 5 years to add another $18,000 her hope is to use the tfsa to help her buy a new car when she starts retirement at age 65 see more about tfsas below by continuing to contribute to her rrsp jane expects the balance of her rrsp will be approximately $265,000 at age 65 if jane is earning a 4 per cent investment return on her rrsp at age 65 she can expect to receive a rrif registered retirement income fund income of $13,500 indexed at 2 per cent for inflation per year until she is age 89 in addition she will receive $537 per month from old age security and the maximum amount from cpp of $960 per month jane s income from all sources in her first year of retirement will be approximately $25,800 this is a significant drop in income respect · resourcefulness · responsibility j mcpherson cfp clu tep providing consultations to individuals in planning their financial lifestyles self-employed jack jack is self-employed and nets approximately $65,000 per year after business expenses since he started in business jack has saved money for a rainy day in 1985 he began to contribute to rrsps his contributions have varied over the years because of changes in the economy and the profitability of his business however he managed to contribute approximately $11,700 to his rrsps every year by drawing on his savings in the difficult years to meet the contributions at age 65 he expects to have an income from his rrif of $53,000 indexed at 2 per cent per year by adding the income from the government benefits jack will have a total income of 65,300 by maintaining a frugal lifestyle jack has saved enough to have sufficient income during his retirement it is important to note that if jack had been an owner/manager of a private corporation his approach to retirement savings may have been through the use of holding company for more information please consult your professional advisor what is a tfsa in 2009 tax free savings accounts tfsa were established to allow canadians and canadian residents to invest up to $5,000 annually in a tax free account for their lifetime unlike an rrsp contributions to a tfsa are not deductible for income tax purposes however like an rrsp the income earned in the account for example investment income and capital gains is tax-free even when it is withdrawn you can withdraw amounts from the plan without tax penalty or tax inclusion in 2009 the maximum contribution was $5,000 for the year the contribution amount will increased with inflation to the nearest $500 for each subsequent year your tfsa contribution room will appear on your notice of assessment from cra canada revenue agency each year to calculate you tfsa 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