Ayla Reid - The Bulletin Magazine

April 2016, Vol. 18, No. 3
East Gwillimbury’s
Ayla Reid
dances her way
to Broadway in
Michael Flatley’s
Lord of the Dance
Your Neighbourhood
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Treatment of: diabetic feet; fungal
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Anne Hill
Vicki Pinkerton
Alexandria Lipani
Raymond Mark
Allan McGillivray
Cathy Morton
Chad Morton
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Crowdsourcing:
What is it and why
is it so popular?
by Blair Matthews
I bet five years ago you had never heard of crowdsourcing. Now it’s yet another advancement that technology
has fostered. Merriam-Webster defines the word as “the
process of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by
soliciting contributions from a large group of people, and
especially from an online community, rather than from
traditional employees or suppliers.”
There are dozens of crowdsourcing websites – the
most popular are indiegogo, Kickstarter, and the highest
ranked GoFundMe.com.
Based in San Diego and Menlo Park, GoFundMe was
launched on May 10, 2010 and has quickly become the
World’s #1 fundraising site for personal causes and lifeevents. Millions of people have raised over $2 Billion in
the past 365 days.
The top 5 areas of usage on GoFundMe are 1) Medical
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and 5) Sports & Teams. The company maintains that categories listed on their homepage reflect how GoFundMe
is used to cover the costs associated with the ‘long-tail’ of
everyday life.
Sometimes crowdsourcing is used for truly inspirational purposes: helping people raise money for cancer
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assist the homeless.
While the majority of GoFundMe campaigns are for
legitimate and deserving causes, there are some that
are borderline ridiculous. A 19-year-old girl in the U.S.
decided it would be fun to jump off the roof of her house
and into the swimming pool. She came up a little short,
landed on the concrete, and broke her legs. She was
wheelchair-bound for 6 months, so her mom started
a GoFundMe campaign for $4200 to pay for her rent
and utilities. Things got nasty as people expressed their
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Community Happenings
ONGOING EVENTS:
Holland Landing Storybook House
A free resource centre for families/
caregivers with children from birth to 6
years of age. Join us for socialization,
stories, songs, fingerplays, playdough,
music and movement. Mondays and
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 16
Holland River Blvd., Holland Landing,
inside Holland Landing Public School. For
more information, call 905-836-8916.
Mount Albert Legion activities:
Every Thursday Evening - DARTS
beginning @ 7 pm; open shuffleboard
every other Friday beginning Mar 11th @
7:30pm. All welcome to come out and
play. The Legion is located at: 31 Princess
Street, Mount Albert.
Mount Albert Friendship Club for Seniors
Ross Family Complex/Seniors Meeting
Room, First Tuesday of each month Bingo
at 1pm; First Wednesday of each month
Potluck Luncheon, General Meeting and
Euchre from 12-4pm; Each Wednesday
is Bid Euchre at 1 pm; Each Thursday is
Shuffleboard from 6pm in the Gym. Each
Friday night is Bid Euchre starting at 7pm.
Call 905-473-3305 for more info.
The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from Sept. to June
Meetings of the Lions Club of Mount
Albert & District, are held at the Lions’
Hall (west entrance), beginning at 7:00
pm. Visitors welcome. Call 905-476-2094
for more information and to indicate your
attendance. Check us out at: http://eclubhouse.org/sites/mountalbert/
Mount Albert Group of Artists ** FREE
DROP-IN ** Every Thursday (Sept to
mid-June), 10 :00am to 3 :00pm at Ross
Complex Library, 19300 Centre Street,
Mount Albert. Contact Rose Marie: 905557-0300 for details.
[email protected]
The Keynotes Seniors’ Choir meets
every Friday at 10am at the Seniors’
Centre on Davis Drive in Newmarket. If
you enjoy singing, please join us. New
members welcome. Watch for upcoming
concerts. For more information, call
905-953-9771.
Join the East Gwillimbury Chamber
of Commerce on the third Tuesday of
each month for the best networking
breakfast in York Region. Bring
business cards for a great opportunity
to network! $15 for members, $20 for
non-member guests. Locations vary per
month, please check our calendar at
www.egcoc.org or contact Suzanne at
[email protected] or 905-478-8447.
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APRIL:
April 8 - Mount Albert United Church
hot roast beef dinner
Continuous serve, 4:30-7, take-out available. Adults $17, Kids 12 yrs & younger
$7; (5 yrs and under free). Tickets available at the door. For more information,
call Betty (905)852-5913.
April 8 - The Heillig Manouevre at Sharon Hope United Church, 7:30pm (doors
open at 6:45). $20 in advance, $25 at the
door. For more information, contact Shaw
Percussion - (905)722-5449 or wendy@
shawpercussion.com.
April 8-10 - Dunsmuir Hockey Tournament in memory of the Dunsmuir family.
On March 29th, 2013 a horrific house fire
took the lives of the Dunsmuir family, a
local family residing in Sharon, Ontario.
In memory of the family Kevin, Jennifer,
Robert, and Cameron, who were members of our association over the years, we
dedicate this tournament and all the proceeds in their honour. All monies raised
from this event go back to the association
and the local community to be distributed in various ways such as: free goalie
clinics in honour of Robert who played at
the Junior A level as a goalie, assisting
families who are unable to participate in
physical activities due to financial constraints and other initiatives in the local
community. More information available:
http://egmha.com/Tournaments/1236/
The_Dunsmuir_Tournament/
April 12 - Italian Dinner
The Anglican Church Women of St. James the Apostle will
be hosting an Italian Dinner in the Parish Hall at 18794 Leslie
Street, Sharon from 5 - 7 p.m. Adults $15; Children (under 12)
$5; and Family (parents and up to 3 children under 12) $35.
April 17
North York Temple Band Ensemble of the Salvation Army with
Keynotes Seniors’ Choir presents a concert of gospel music.
Freewill Offering, Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place. Start time
3pm. For more info, call 905-953-9771.
April 21 - Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Newmarket Support Group Meeting for April. Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place,
474 Davis Drive, Halls 4 & 5, Newmarket. Meet and greet at
6:30 with meeting 7 to 9pm. Our April Meeting will discuss State
of the Art in Image-Guided Treatment for Prostate Cancer with
Dr. Andrew Loblaw a Radiation Oncologist from Sunnybrook.
Everyone is welcome. Contact: 905-895-1975 www.newmarketprostatecancer.com
April 21 - The Golden Anchor Seniors Club is hosting a Bid
Euchre Tournament to raise money for charity. 1-4:30pm, $5.00
includes prizes and refreshments, Holland Landing Community
Centre. In 2015 we donated over $1200 to local charities. We
hold 4 tournaments each year. Everyone is welcome. More info
at: groupspaces.com/goldenanchorseniors
April 24th - 3:00pm - Canadian Fiddle Champion, Scott
Woods and his Band are coning to Sharon Hope United Church
for an uplifting show entitled “ Love That Fiddle”. Order by phone
with Visa/MC at 1-855-726-8896 or in person by cash/cheque
at Sharon Hope United Church 905-478-2231, E.G. Chamber of
Commerce 905-478-8447 or call Karen @ 905-836-2781. Adults
$25. Child 6-12 $10.
MAY:
May 5, 2016 - Union Street Women’s Institute
75th Anniversary Celebration Celebration
Thursday, May 5, 2016, 1:30pm - 4pm, North Union Community
Centre, 2624 Boag Rd. E, Queensville.
May 5, 6, & 7 -Reiki Level 1 Certification Training Give yourself
the gift of awakening your natural healing & intuitive abilities
for yourself & your loved ones. Over the three sessions you will
receive 4 attunements & learn the history & magic of the Usui
System of Natural Healing. Thurs/Fri: 7-10:30pm & Sat: 9:30am5:30pm. Price is $250.00 +hst. Includes manual, certificate,
refreshments & lunch on Sat. Reiki Master, Karen Armstrong.
Register 905-836-2781 or http://in-side-out.com/upcoming-workshops/
May 7 - Plant & Yard Sale at Christ Church, Peter St., Holland
Landing, 9 am to 12 noon, refreshments & baking available.
May 13 - Writers’ Community of York Region Evening Workshop, 7pm-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm) featuring award-winning
thriller writer Andrew Pyper. www.wcyork.ca
May 14 - Walk for Angelman Syndrome
Second annual ‘Walk for Angelman Syndrome’ event at Fairy
Lake in Newmarket on May 14. Our objective is to raise awareness about Angelman Syndrome, to raise money for programming to help improve the lives of those affected by and living with
Angelman Syndrome, including and most importantly, research
to fund a Cure. The 2 KM walk will begin at 10am and take the
participants through Fairy Lake and up to Main Street in Newmarket, ending back at Fairy Lake for a big celebration with food,
live music from Six Ways to Sunday and much more! Registration begins at 8:30AM Walk Start 10:00AM Pizza, Music and
Silent Auction/Raffle Draws - All morning. More info: (416)8789692.
Not-for-profit events are free to list in our print edition. All other events, the
cost is $25 plus HST. Visit our website thebulletinmagazine.com and fill in the
Submit an Event form. Listings are ‘first come first served’, space permitting.
EAST GWILLIMBURY SENIORS
TASK FORCE
By John Forster
The East Gwillimbury Seniors Task Force Steering Committee met on March 9th, 2016 to continue to develop
strategies for going forward with a view to encouraging
the establishment of a range of programs and opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the Town’s Senior Citizens.
On Tuesday, February 16th, the East Gwillimbury Public
Library hosted a program “Online Dating for Seniors” to
provide guidance for Seniors to get online and become
comfortable with the world of Online Dating.
On Wednesday, April 6th at 9am until 11am the Holland
Landing & District Lions Club will be extending an invitation to all East Gwillimbury Seniors to attend their Annual Complimentary Breakfast sponsored by Royal LePage Realtor at the Holland Landing Community Centre.
A donation of a non-perishable food item for the Food
Bank would be greatly appreciated.
EAST GWILLIMBURY GARDENERS
Join us on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:30pm, at the Mt.
Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street, Mount Albert: The evening speaker will be Ken Brown and his talk
is called The Three Plus One Tenors: Peony, Iris, Lily and
Daylily. Junior Gardeners meet at 7pm. All welcome. Lug
a mug. For more information call 905 853-7126 or email
us at [email protected] or visit us on our Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/eastgwillimburygardeners.
JACK & JILL
Please join us for Matty & Pam’s JACK & JILL! Saturday,
April 30 at the Mount Albert Community Centre. Doors
open at 7pm. Tickets are $10, call Betty Sinclair for more
information: (905)473-3076.
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@ Your East Gwillimbury Library
Kids Programs:
April/May Events:
Minecraft Building Competition Finale
Ages 8+. Cost: $2. Please register.
Complete the finishing touches on your March Break
construction, put in a late entry, or show off your work.
Mount Albert: Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm
Holland Landing: Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 am
Drama Kids
Ages 4 – 7 years. Free. Please register.
Children enjoy dramatic play, stories, and activities.
Themes include Princess & Pirate, Farmyard Play, and
Superheroes. Harvest Hills Activity Centre (145 Harvest
Hills Blvd., East Gwillimbury): Saturdays, April 30; May
28; June 25 from 10:30 - 11:15 am.
Lego Club
Ages 5+ years. Free. Drop In.
Get creative with Lego. Themes include City Scrapers
and Monster Trucks. Mount Albert: Wednesday, April 20
at 6:30 pm; Holland Landing: April 2 at 2 – 3 pm
Kids Tech Lab
Ages 6 - 10 years. Free. Please register.
Explore new tech at this fun and interactive workshop!
April: Stop Motion with Lego
Mount Albert: Wednesday, Apr. 27 at 6:30 pm
Holland Landing: Thursdays, Apr. 21, 6:30 pm
Are you Online and Okay?
Join us for an interactive discussion on tips for meeting
people online in the 21st century and how we can navigate through social media in a safe way. Parents are welcome to join as discussions will also focus on what they
can do to enhance communication with youth. Presented
by Women’s Support Network in collaboration with East
Gwillimbury Public Library. Refreshments will be served.
Volunteer hours will be given to students who attend.
Open to all ages 13+. Free. Please register. Holland
Landing: Tuesday, April 12 from 6:30 – 8 pm
Mount Albert: Thursday, April 14 from 6:30 – 8 pm
VENDORS, ARTISANS,
CRAFTERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS
Register now for the Vendors’ Street Market June 4th and 5th
and be part of the excitement of the 2016 Mount Albert Sports Day & Spring Fair.
Just outside the main gates, for $35 per day, your 10 ft. booth space
will provide lots of exposure for your product or service.
For complete info and registration form visit mountalbertsportsday.com,
or contact [email protected]
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Library membership is free to all those who live, work, or
attend school in East Gwillimbury, Bradford-West Gwillimbury,
Georgina, King, Uxbridge, Newmarket, Markham & Stouffville.
- Multi-Vendor
- Over 5,000
sq ft
- New Items
Daily
- Gift Certificates
Unique &
Interesting mix
of Antique,
Collectable &
Vintage Finds
An Evening of Mystery & Murder with Crime
Writers of Canada & Toronto Sisters in
Crime
Here is your chance to quiz Canadian mystery
writers about their craft. Judy Penz Sheluk
author of the The Hanged Man’s Noose will be
joining a panel of authors including Rick
Blechta, Madeleine Harris-Callway, Rosemary
McCracken, Carol Newhouse, and Cynthia StPierre to give readings, Q & A, book signings
and sales. Free. Please register.
23906 HWY 48, BALDWIN, ON
www.antiquesonhwy48.com
647-281-8496
Write On Story Contest
Draw or write a creative story! The Library invites
students in grades 3—8 to submit a graphic story,
short story, or poem. Templates and contest
guidelines are available at egpl.ca. Deadline is
May 30, 2016.
Visit egpl.ca for full program list.
Holland Landing 905-836-6492
Mount Albert 905-473-2472
Around
East Gwillimbury
The kids of East Gwillimbury were out and about in Mount Albert on March 26 with two great Easter
Egg Hunts (one was hosted by the Mount Albert Village Assocation, the other was put on by the
Town of East Gwillimbury). Right: making a homemade bird feeder. Below: Learning a few things
about instruments from Harmonic Melodies Music.
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Circles
by Vicki Pinkerton
Finding Ourselves Under the Layers
There is a community in East
Gwillimbury that aims to heal
the world one body at a time.
I have been curious about the
Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
for years and every time I drive
by their gate on Kennedy Road
just south of Queensville Road I
wonder about the property, who
goes there and generally, what
is a Naturist Park? So finally,
one wintery day, I pulled up the
driveway to meet with the owner
and park operator Stéphane
Deschênes. I was surprised to
find them open during the winter but they are a 4 season
park with beautiful indoor and outdoor facilities.
Stéphane and his wife Linda bought the property in
2006. The 50 acre piece of land was purchased as a naturist retreat in 1972 and though there were several different
owners, it has been a sanctuary for naturists for most of
that time. The property is naturally diverse with forest,
meadow, ponds and a small lake. There are areas to tent,
camp in trailers or even spacious rooms in the main lodge
to rent for a stay. It is a beautiful, natural place for a vacation and a jumping off point for a naturist lifestyle.
When people talk about Bare Oaks, the curiosity often
comes from a resort that includes nudity as the basis for
their programs. It is not a clothing optional place. If you
are staying, you are going to hang your clothes up in the
closet and come out into the world wearing only the skin
you were born with. Coming from a German background,
I am very comfortable with nudity but I have spent little
to no time in social settings where it is an acceptable
Susan Crema-Martin
Home Staging Services
Interior Decorating
Colour Consultations
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Master of Real Estate Staging
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[email protected]
www.martindesigns.ca
fact of life. Personally, I like the
freedom of having no clothes but
to Stéphane, Bare Oaks and a
naturist lifestyle, is about more
than just taking your clothes off.
He told me that “Naturism is not
about being nude; nudity is just
a tool, a means to an end.”
Our clothing protects us from
the elements but it is more than
that; clothing becomes a way of
distinguishing people. Someone
in a suit or a uniform becomes
more important than someone
else. Clothing classifies us, differentiates us and we hide under it. We use clothes to tuck
bodies we think of as imperfect into. If we push ourselves
into certain clothes, we can pretend we are someone we
aren’t. Taking off our clothes gets rid of all of that, we
become equal to everyone else and we are who we are in
a more authentic way. Naturism asks us to respect ourselves, respect others and respect the environment.
Not everyone who walks through the gates of Bare
Oaks is an ethical naturist (a person who sees naturism
as way of thinking and acting within the world); many
just love the freedom of being without clothes. But it is
true that spending your vacation with like-minded people
who don’t wear anything is liberating. It helps people
understand that their bodies are wonderful and diverse
with plenty of variety. There is no ideal body unless it is
the one you were born with. There is no one there with an
airbrush – everyone is simply who they are.
And what about the children? It is, after all, a family place and the kids love the beach, the pool and the
activities as much as anyone else. Is it good for them?
The answer is, of course. Kids love being naked and it is
good for them to see an alternative view of the world. In
my house, my children were used to not having to wear
clothes but after a while, they started to look at other
families and they decided that ours was weird – no one
else took their clothes off, right? I think of how amazing
it would have been if every summer we had gone to a
camp where all of the families they knew did. I spoke to
my daughter the other day and told her about my visit to
Bare Oaks. She was quiet for a moment and then she said,
“You know, I am more ashamed of my body when I put on
a bathing suit than when I am naked. The bathing suit is
meant to fit someone who does not have my body shape;
I can’t tuck everything in and look good. I would rather
swim with nothing at all.” I was surprised but then again,
I get it. Our clothes are made to conform to a strict code of
what looks good and most of us just don’t fit that model.
Naturism teaches us that nudity is not related to sexuality and being nude in the context of everyday life is
an effective way of combating the over sexualized society
we live in. Kids who grow up in naturist families tend to
learn that the body is just that. They learn that all parts of
the body are normal and beautiful. Stéphane told me that
generally the research holds that this kind of education
for our children leads to greater awareness and bodily
understanding and helps parents in raising healthy and
confident children.
Bare Oaks is a comfortable place with all of the amenities you would expect at a Muskoka resort right in our own
backyard and yet there is so much more. Spending time in
a naturist environment you will come home with a different view of your self and your body. You will be more in
tune with the world in which you live. Naturism is a great
jumping off point for respect and love of the whole world
and the community in which we live.
For more information about the community at Bare
Oaks go to www.bareoaks.ca.
Vicki Pinkerton lives on a small farm just outside of Mount Albert.
When she is not driving the roads of Canada she is a practicing
life coach, a writer and adventurer who wonders about many
things. www.waitingonwisdom.ca or lifelinescoaching.org.
Prom and Graduation
Open House
April 22nd from 6pm - 9pm
Drop in to Tangles for our annual
Prom & Graduation Open House.
Tangles will be offering mini hairstyle
and makeup consults, as well as
complimentary paraffin hand
treatments.
There will be a draw for a chance
to win a full prom package!
RSVP to Tangles Prom/Grad Open House for your
chance to win a full colour service prior to your prom or
graduation! (Call us or visit our Facebook page to RSVP.)
Prom Package includes:
Updo, Manicure and Makeup $110.00
905 953-8980
45 Gristmill Plaza, Holland Landing
Book your appointment online at: www.tanglessalon.ca
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Living Space
Selling and
Downsizing
by Susan Crema-Martin
As the population ages, there are more and more of
my clients seeking a simpler life full of traveling and
socializing with friends. Either their children have
grown up and moved away or managing their current
home is becoming too difficult. Downsizing sounds
like a good idea but thinking about selling a home
seems daunting – where do we start?
Almost everyone agrees that the task of moving is
huge but how hard can it be in today’s market! In my
experience, it is highly recommended to work with a
professional stager and start with a plan in advance of
the actual move if you can. A staging consultation provides direction with a room by room report that tells
you what buyers are looking for in your property. With
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BEFORE
AFTER
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The Way We Were...
by Allan McGillivray
Down by the Creek
The area in Mount
Albert along Centre
Street down by the creek
was known as Valley
Mills. That’s because the
grist mill that was operated there by William
Summerfeldt was called
Valley Mills. The mill
was on the south side
of the creek where the
Uptown Realty - Mount
Albert Tax Company is
now located.
Just north of the
creek on the east side
of the street is an older
home, and just north of
that is a building with the name “Good Willy” on it.
There was a hot time there one night in October of
1883. The mill on the south side of the creek burned
to the ground. The following is part of the report from
the fire: “A stable on the other side (north) of the creek
owned by Mr. Seth Jewell, blacksmith, also fell prey to
the devouring element, with three sets of harness and
a small quantity of hay. The dwelling of this gentleman, too, had a very narrow escape, it only having been
saved by the daring and strenuous efforts of villagers.
Although the bucket brigade kept the house dripped wet
for a time, the heat became so intense that it drove them
all away. The weather boards then became scorched and
were soon in a blaze. Some young men, who deserve
great credit, filled their hats with water, and while it was
running down their bodies, they dashed pails of water
against the wall and quenched the flames. The curtains
inside the window were burned to a crisp.”
William Summerfeldt, who had been involved in
building the mill, advertised the following in May of
1864: For sale, a half acre along with a blacksmith shop,
dwelling and stable. That was likely the stable that later
burned along with the mill.
The establishment of a mill usually attracted other
businesses such as a blacksmith shop, hotel or inn, a
general store and so on. Many towns started this way.
That’s why a lot of today’s towns grew beside a creek that
had provided power to run a mill.
John Fierheller bought the property from Mr.
Summerfeldt in 1869.
Cornelius Marr, a blacksmith, and later owner,
sold it to Seth Jewell in the
fall of 1882. The property
then contained the house,
the blacksmith shop, and
a wagon shop. I wonder
what that would be worth
into today’s terms. Mr.
Jewell paid about $1,300
for it all.
In 1887, Seth Jewell “fitted up the old wagon shop
to make a hardware store.”
The next year in 1888, he
moved his hardware business further south up the
street, and he sold the blacksmith shop and house to
George Ianson.
Among others involved with this site have been James
Shields, T. W. Holborn, and Robert Wilson. Often the
person who owned a property rented it to another party
who actually conducted the business there. For example, in 1893, A. E. Porter rented the shop from George
Ianson.
As automobiles became more common, some blacksmiths learned to do repairs to engines which meant that
some blacksmith shops eventually became garages.
By 1951, Norman Wilson, son of Robert Wilson, was
operating the site as a service station, and advertised as
“Wilson Motor Service.” This later became the Good
Willy building.
There was an early store associated with the Valley
Mills area. It was on the west side of Centre Street north
of the creek. A house there was an “old landmark” and
“must have been at least 100 years old” in 1953 when
the owner, Talmage Skinner, tore it down. At one time
it was a store with living quarters upstairs. This may
have been the store that James Bowman was operating
by 1860.
Do any long time residents of town remember passing
it on the way to school? And what business was in the
Good Willy building?
Allan McGillivray grew up near Mount Albert and still resides a
few miles away.
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disgust at the woman asking for money because of her
daughter’s stupidity.
And then there’s the campaign started by Philadelphia
Flyers fans to raise $750-million to buy the Pittsburgh
Penguins – just to torture Penguins fans. They planned
to paint the arena and parking lot in Flyers colours. The
campaign actually raised $2,144!
So why, in East Gwillimbury, should we care about
crowdsourcing?
As it turns out, there are lots of EG residents who have
turned to crowdsourcing to raise money for their causes.
Remember those spiffy new Christmas decorations
that lit up the main street in Mount Albert this past holiday season? They were bought and paid for thanks to
a GoFundMe campaign spear-headed by Darlene from
Kaylies Kottage. She created the online fundraising campaign with a $750 goal to help spruce up Centre Street
with bows, lights and banners. The campaign was shared
locally on Facebook and Twitter, and thanks to 17 local
donors – a mix of residents and small business owners
– the campaign goal was surpassed in a few short days.
The next time you see something on the Internet
and think “this doesn’t really affect me”, remember
Christmas 2015 in Mount Albert. It’s not an life-altering
achievement, but it’s a subtle reminder of what can be
achieved when a group of people get together and support a cause – even in a small community.
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by Michayla Fraser
It has to be ‘Heinz’
Have you ever known a kid who eats ketchup sandwiches? Probably not… but as much as I hate to say
it, I was THAT kid. To be honest, I actually gag at the
thought of them now, however, at 5 or 6 years old,
ketchup sandwiches were seriously the best things ever.
I would go into the fridge, grab a slice of white bread,
butter it, lather it in ketchup, fold it up and eat it. My
parents refused to make them for me (and I don’t blame
them) so I usually had to sneakily whip them up.
I grew up with a sister that has a phobia of ketchup,
and it was seriously the worst thing ever. I am the youngest, so you’d think your sister would have your back
when doing something against your parents’ rules. But
nope, she refused to even touch the bottle. My best friend
growing up didn’t like ketchup. She was an only child
and I swear her parents only kept a bottle in their fridge
for when I came over. I blame them both for my binge
eating of ketchup because I had to make up for their loss.
It is important to realize that there are two kinds of
people; dippers and drizzlers. I most definitely am a
dipper. Never will you find ketchup drizzled over top of
any food of mine. It’s all about portion control: big fry,
big dip. Little fry, little dip. I seriously don’t know how
you drizzlers do it.
Although ketchup sandwiches are not part of my diet
anymore, ketchup certainly is. Only Heinz, of course;
any other brand is just not quite the same. Let’s be honest, NO NAME ketchup should really not even exist; it
sucks… and I’m sure all of you ketchup lovers would
agree.
Since being a university student, I have had to sacrifice quite a few things as the funds are quite low. But let
me tell you, quality ketchup will never be one of those
sacrifices. My Mom even keeps Heinz ketchup packets
in the fridge for me for when I come home, since the NO
NAME brand has unfortunately appeared in our refrigerator since I’ve moved out.
Just this past year, I have had so many people comment on how much ketchup I consume, and it was something I never realized. I guess when you are around the
same people all of the time, your habits grow on them.
But since moving away, people have been quite judgmental.
It all started when I went to Australia. There they call
it “tomato sauce.” Apparently I would put tomato sauce
on everything! They would ask me “is that a Canadian
thing – to put tomato sauce on everything?” I would kind
of just shrug and say, “I guess so,” not realizing that what
they saw was an addiction; one that I am not ashamed of.
Then, when moving into residence I bought the giant
bottle of Heinz ketchup. I was the only one in our house
that brought a bottle so I just assumed we all shared it.
It was empty by the end of first semester, so I bought
another Costco-sized one to “share” once again. Last
week I found that bottle to be empty, and when I told my
roommates that we needed more, each of them said, “I
don’t even use ketchup.” Do you know what this means?
This means that I consumed 2 Costco-sized ketchup bottles in less than 8 months.
I was shocked, but they didn’t seem to be. All they had
to say was, “Michayla, you eat it on everything!” and that
was the end of that conversation.
I remember when we first moved in. I made Kraft dinner, and of course I put ketchup on it because it’s a normal thing to do… However, it wasn’t very normal to them
at all. Then they told me, “it’s not that you put ketchup
on everything that’s gross, it’s how much you use.”
They clearly just don’t understand what love is.
Ketchup has just always been there for me, you know?
Growing up as a picky eater meant that anything gross
would taste better dipped in a little ketchup. My favourite meals are just not complete without it. On the side
of a grilled cheese sandwich, scrambled eggs or bacon;
I just can’t seem to do without it — although it HAS to
be Heinz, because Heinz ketchup and I have a bond that
nobody will ever understand.
Michayla Fraser is a Brock University Sports Management student
from Holland Landing who has a passion for writing.
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Mount Albert
Village Association
NEWS
• The 3rd Annual MAVA Easter Eggstravaganza was
held on Saturday, March 26. We hope that we didn’t
create too much of a traffic problem but with over
200 children participating, it was inevitable.
• We wish to thank all of the sponsors and businesses
that participated this year; Mt Albert Main Milk,
Twisted Fork Restaurant, Mt Albert Variety & Gift,
Mt Albert Chiro & Wellness Centre, Al Dorman
Insurance Brokers, Uptown Realty Inc., Mt Albert
Dental Centre, Ben’s Pharmacy, Kaylies Kottage,
The Corner Décor & More, Body Design & Mount
Albert Foodland. Thanks to Gail Sanderson for her
donation. And a special thank you to the children
who took part in the bird seed/feeder craft at the
Community Tree at the Mount Albert Community
Centre on Main St. There will be many happy birds
in Mount Albert! We hope that families were also
able to participate in the East Gwillimbury Easter
Bunny Hike at Vivian Creek Park. This was the first
year that it was held at that location.
• The date for the Annual Community Yard Sale has
been set for Saturday, May 28th. It’s free for MAVA
members, and there is a $2 fee for non-members.
Registration details will be posted on the website as
we get closer to the date. To be a street coordinator,
contact us at [email protected].
• MAVA is a perfect opportunity for high school
students to get their volunteer hours. Sign up on
our Facebook page or send an email to info@
mountalbert.com.
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• We need a new location to continue the MAVA
Battery Recycling program. We also need volunteers
to collect and sort those batteries. Email info@
mountalbert.com for details.
Our next meeting is
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm.
Mount Albert CC (DOWNSTAIRS), 53 Main St.
All are welcome.
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The cast of Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The
Dance: The Dangerous Games in New York
City. (Ayla Reid, fourth from the right.)
Michael Flatley with Ayla Reid.
by Michayla Fraser
Not Just A Small
Town Girl
I have a lot of friends — friends who I have had the
pleasure of watching grow into absolutely incredible
people. We’ve gone through a lot together and there is
no doubt that I know each and every one like the back
of my hand.
I remember being little; talking about our hopes and
dreams at sleepovers in between all of the gossip. We’d
talk for hours and hours, although at the time, those
dreams seemed so far away.
They say that only 6% of adults end up pursuing the
career they dreamt of as a child — Just 6%... a number
that seems awfully low if you ask me.
The quote: “Without struggle there is no progress”
comes to mind when I think of one of my closest friends,
and this is because the field of dance is a fiercely competitive one to be in. People can get inside your head
and make you doubt yourself and your abilities, which
is why she has had to overcome so much to get to where
she is today.
My friend, Ayla Reid, is one of the most amazing
human beings on this planet. She is brilliant — exceptionally beautiful and talented — and her journey is one
that many people will surely find inspiring.
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by Michayla Fraser
Born and raised in Holland Landing, Ontario, Ayla
Reid is the daughter of Carol Reid and Sam Reid (lead
pianist in the band Glass Tiger).
Ayla began Irish dance when she was just four years
of age, a sport that soon became her passion. Ever
since she was just a little girl, Ayla has strived to be
the best that she can be. This has been shown through
her ambition and perseverance throughout the years of
dance, and is still seen within her today. Her focus and
attention to Irish dance during her lifetime has surely
provided her with a bright future. We could not be more
proud to watch her grow into the beautiful dancer that
she has become.
Ayla has attended endless amounts of dance classes, feis’s, recitals, and technique lessons where she
learned the true meaning of dedication. She placed 8th
at Nationals and 26th at the World Championships in
2013 and 5th at the Canadian Championships in 2014 —
many competitions that have helped her to advance in
the pursuit of her dreams.
After graduating with honours from Huron Heights
Secondary School in 2014, Ayla wasn’t ready to end her
dance career. As all of her friends went off to university,
she spent her days in the studio training, drilling and
exercising. It was an
opportunity for her
to take a step back
and figure out what
she truly wanted.
During this time
Ayla’s focus was on
herself. She knew
exactly what she
had to do in order
to make her dreams
come true, so she
went for it.
She describes her
experience though
the quote “Never
try, never know.”
“You will never
know what life has
in store for you, and
you will always be
wondering ‘what if,’
if you don’t try new things,” she says.
Although Ayla found herself to be quite comfortable
in the small town that she calls home, she knew she
couldn’t settle. “I was terrified.”
But she knew that many new and exciting opportunities were awaiting her; all she needed to do was take
a chance. “My parents pushed me in the right direction
and have always said to go for the dancing, not to chase
money. They said that school will always be there, but a
dream of a professional dance career may not.”
Ayla attended audition after audition, and didn’t hear
back from many. This forced her to work even harder in
order to get to the next level. She says, “Sometimes the
smallest steps in the right direction can be the biggest
steps of your life.”
Ayla often questioned if she was doing the right thing.
When she would audition and not hear back, it became
quite discouraging. She was faced with uncertainty after
realizing that show business is mostly a waiting game,
and a very competitive one at that.
As all of her friends were away at school, she often
wondered if she was on the wrong path — should she
be going to university too? A few naysayers made her
question her decisions, however, she continued to stay
true to herself and follow her heart. She knew that she
had put far too much time and effort into her dream to
just throw it all away.
“People don’t always believe in you,” she says. “They
don’t believe that you can do it, and I have come to learn
that sometimes people even hope that you don’t because
they are jealous. The hardest thing is doing something
different from what other people see as ‘normal.’ You
have to motivate yourself and believe in yourself, don’t
listen to what other people have to say. After audi-
tioning for multiple
shows, I was ready
to throw the towel
in. But then I went
to an audition and
later found out I got
the job. Even though
I was extremely
stressed before my
last audition I told
myself to just enjoy
it, this could be my
last chance, I just
need to go for it.”
Needless to say,
Ayla had a dream —
a dream to become
a professional, and
that is exactly what
she has become.
She landed a part
in Michael Flatley’s
Lord Of The Dance show called “The Dangerous
Games”— an experience that has completely changed
her life.
She was soon on tour in Europe and then on Broadway
in New York City — Miss Ayla Reid, a girl from the small
town of Holland Landing, Ontario.
“Being a part of the show was the best thing that has
ever happened to me. I got to meet so many people that
had the same dreams as me, dance every day and get
paid for doing something that I love. I got to travel, train
with the best of the best, and make memories that will
last a lifetime.”
When asking Ayla what the experience was like for
her, she was overwhelmed with emotion. “The experience was everything and more than what I thought it
would be. The people I met will be friends for life, and
the experience of dancing with Michael Flatley has been
a dream of mine ever since I was a little girl.”
Of course, meeting someone whom she has looked
up to for years was an incredible experience. “Meeting
Michael Flatley was such a surreal moment for me. He
is the whole reason Irish dance is what it is today. I was
nervous to meet him but so excited to get to share the
stage with the legend himself. He was constantly giving
us pep talks and would drill us until each and every step
was perfected. He is such a nice man, and my biggest
inspiration.”
Although Broadway was not the first time Ayla would
be dancing on the show, she says she was still very nervous. “Broadway is such a bold word and the more you
think of what is actually going on, the more nervous you
become. The adrenaline and excitement took over and
gave me the energy I needed to perform my best each
and every day.”
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Being a part of the show meant that Ayla was to perform in over seventy shows in a 3-month time span. This
transition was definitely not easy for her. It was all very
scary, stressful, and lonely at times. “When looking back
on it all, I wouldn’t change a thing. Every little detail has
brought me to where I am today and every time I finish
on tour, I become even more thankful and appreciative
of what I have had the opportunity to do.”
She would like to thank her parents, family, friends
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to many more tours, seeing the world and working even
harder to reach my full potential. I hope to seek many
more amazing opportunities that come along with touring and dancing on a professional show. I am excited to
meet new people, embrace the power of networking and
I most definitely hope to grow even more as a person.”
Ayla’s potential and talent will continue to shine
through as she takes the stage with confidence and
grace. She has not only proven herself in the dance
world, but is also an unbelievably beautiful model. Her
artistic abilities are outstanding, and her eye for design
is absolutely breathtaking. Her unique personality truly
sets her aside from the rest — she is vibrant and inspiring, and we wish her all of the best as she moves on
through her exciting adventures.
“There is no prouder moment than getting a chance
to see your child excel at something they love. From
the early age of four we knew that Ayla had a keen
interest in Irish dance. We were lucky to have some
excellent dance teachers in the area and many years
of dedication and training paid off when she was hired
to be part of the cast for Michael Flatley’s, Lord Of The
Dance show in Europe and then a run on Broadway in
New York.
It’s been an exciting time to follow her success from
the world championships to a professional show like
Lord Of The Dance. Family and community support
has played a big part in helping her with this journey
and we are all very proud of her. Wishing continued
success!”
Love, Sam & Carol Reid
(Ayla Reid’s Parents)
Michayla Fraser is a Brock University Sports Management
student from Holland Landing who has a passion for writing.
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Doors of East Gwillimbury:
The Answers
In our March issue we included the 10 photos you see below and we asked you to identify at least 5 of them
and send in your answers. Surprisingly, a few of you named all 10 correctly! The answers are shown below. We
drew a name from all the entries and Linda Moor from Mount Albert is our winner of a $25 gift certificate
from The Corner Decor & More. Thanks to all who entered. This was a fun contest to run — we’re going to do it
again in our June issue.
Door #1
Location:
Church at 31 Main
Street converted to a
residence,
Mount Albert
Door #2
Location:
Skwarchuk
Funeral Home,
Centre Street,
Mount Albert
Door #3
Location:
The Corner Decor &
More, Centre Street,
Mount Albert
Door #4
Location:
East Gwillimbury
Civic Centre,
Sharon
Door #5
Location:
Sharon Temple,
Sharon
Door #6
Location:
Holland Landing
Anglican Church,
Holland Landing
Door #7
Location:
Sharon Temple
grounds entrance,
Sharon
Door #8
Location:
North Union
Community Centre,
Queensville
Door #9
Location:
The former
Memphis North
Restaurant
(Woodbine Ave),
Sharon
Door #10
Location:
The old Royal Oak
Hotel, Mt. Albert Sd
Rd. & Centre St.,
Mount Albert
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Piece of Mind
by Alexandria Lipani
A letter to Mother Nature
Dear Mother Nature,
I am writing to you via letter because I assume that
since you’ve been around from the beginning of time
that means you must be a little old fashioned.
I won’t beat around the bush
or stop to smell the roses here (no
pun intended), I’ll just get straight
to the point.
Are you okay?
I’m asking you this because
your mood swings have just been
all over the map recently.
A mild December, a green
Christmas, above 15 degrees in
February... This isn’t like you! Did
we do something to hurt your feelings or make you angry? Is this our
punishment – are we grounded? If
so have we served our time? I’m
just asking because at this point
I’m not sure whether to put my
winter boots and coat away or
keep them handy for next week.
I’ve been alternating between a
heavy winter parka, a fall dress
coat, a spring rain jacket and sometimes, believe it or
not, a light long sleeved shirt – and it’s not even spring
yet! I’ve worn mittens and a scarf to walk across campus
only to get to class drenched in sweat. I’ve risked leaving
my coat in the car to go into a store and turned right
back around to grab it after a blast of freezing cold air
hits my face.
Listen, I know your job can be very reigning, (again,
no pun intended) but Mother - please make up your
mind!
The saying April Showers Brings May Flowers could
possibly turn into April Snow Brings May... More Snow.
I’m not even exaggerating. Should I prepare my swimming pool for ice-skating in June or can we expect a
normal summer?
And while I’ve got you I’d like to ask you a few more
questions. Like what’s with that pot of gold at the end
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of the rainbow? Is that a real thing? Because from my
knowledge no one has been able to actually get to it
(is that because there is a leprechaun guarding the pot
from all human existence?).
Also, if I kiss a frog will it really
turn into a prince? I’m only asking
because that could actually come
in great handy if I’m not married
by twenty-five (a girl’s gotta do
what a girl’s gotta do).
What about the moon – is it
really made out of cheese? If so,
what kind? Is there really a “man
on the moon” and isn’t he ever
tempted to take a little nibble here
and there from that cheesy place?
Is it true that when it rains it
means you are crying and when
there’s a thunder and lightning
storm you’re a tad ticked off?
Why are you so moody? (Are
these random warm days in the
winter hot flashes?)
I think that’s about all I had to
ask you Mother, I hope you’ll reply
back soon. I hope whatever has been bothering you
these past few months has left your mind and you’ll get
back to your normal self very, very soon! I’d really like
to experience a normal spring and summer (I think I
speak for a lot of people here). I guess you are allowed
to have a few bad days here and there – nobody’s perfect, right? I just beg of you, and I mean really, really
beg that no matter what your mood is, no matter how
upset or angry or annoyed you are at any given moment,
PLEASE do not make it rain frogs!
That’s something I never, ever want to experience.
Sincerely,
Your concerned human friend, Alex.
Alexandria Lipani is a York University communications student.
She is a writer and aspiring journalist from Queensville.
What a milder winter means for pests this spring
With delayed and below average snow falls and higher
than normal temperatures, many of us enjoyed a break
from the harsh winter cold. However, experts warn that
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Also, with flowers and vegetation blooming early, pollination is occurring earlier, allowing these pests access to
their primary source of food.
• Dusky cockroach: This large, shiny dark brown cockroach normally stays outside since its main source of food
is grass. However, it is also attracted to light and can often
enter homes through gaps in doors and windows.
• Mosquitoes: Mosquito-borne illnesses, like the West
Nile and Zika, continue to pop up across the Americas.
Since mosquitoes feed on blood, the more activities that
humans enjoy outside, the more the mosquito population
will increase early.
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Orkin Canada recommends these spring cleaning tips:
• Inspect your home: Inspect for cracks and crevices
on the exterior of your home. Make sure to use a weather-resistant sealant and mesh wire to cover any openings
found. Gaps as small as your fingertip can provide an
entry point.
• Clear landscaping: Ensure vegetation is properly
trimmed to help eliminate hiding places and identify any
entry points.
• Eliminate standing water: Whether it’s water from
melted from snow or from a leak, remember that pests
only need a small amount of water to survive. Eliminating
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breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Implementing an pest management plan will help you
combat these pests proactively rather than relying on
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Hort Happenings
by Anne Hill
Remembering
Tina & Tom Forrester
This has been a difficult month for East Gwillimbury
Gardeners; we have been shocked and saddened by
the sudden death of Tina and Tom Forrester in a car
accident. Tina was a past president of our society and
it was Tina who started the East Gwillimbury in Blooms
program with its annual awarding of Thumbs Up signs
to 50 front gardens in East Gwillimbury. For many
years she has helped care for the Millennium Garden
in Mount Albert. Tina was also a past president of the
Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library. She and Tom
will both be deeply missed.
In the garden the earliest bulbs and miniature irises are starting their show and as usual the bees have
already found the crocuses and snowdrops. It amazes me how soon the bees are out foraging. It is still
too early for dandelions but when they do appear it’s
important to leave them for a while if you can, as they
are often the first food for the bees.
It’s exciting to start work outside for the first time
but it’s important, as Dr. Chad Morton, the chiropractor, reminds us, to warm up and stretch before starting
work; that way you can “Rake Without the Ache”. For
one easier clean-up tip, try an electric hedge trimmer to
cut down large clumps of grasses that were left standing over the winter before new growth starts. Are you
itching to get your hands into the soil? Pansies can take
the cold, so for a splash of colour they can go into the
ground or a container as soon as you can get a trowel
into the soil.
Colin Cassin from the Ontario Invasive Plant Council
http://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca brought us
important information about invasive plants at our
March meeting.
The Council’s website is an excellent source for pictures and facts about such plants as dog-strangling vine,
garlic mustard and many others which grow on land or
in water. He emphasized the importance of cleaning
boats, boots and tools when leaving areas where these
plants grow as well as ways to deal with them. The place
to report sightings of invasive plants is 1-800-563-7711
or www.invadingspecies.com. It’s up to all of us to do
our part to control their spread.
This is the time to buy summer bulbs and corms such
as dahlias, canna and calla lilies and gladioli. They can
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be started indoors in pots to give them a head start,
then they go into the ground once all chance of frost
has passed. The brightly coloured pictures and displays
in stores are very enticing and catalogues are perfect for
dreaming on these last (we hope) stormy days of winter.
Some of the boldest and brightest summer plants are
the Iris, Peony, Daylily and Lily. Ken Brown calls them
the “Three Tenors plus One” and he will tell us all about
them on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m. at Mount
Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street. All are welcome; Ken is a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker.
Do you have our plant sale marked on your calendar?
Saturday, May 28th from 10:00 a.m. till noon. We have
been over-wintering plants and as our perennials start
to grow we will be dividing and potting them up for
you. Our Junior Gardeners (ages 6 – 16) will have their
own plants to sell, too, and there will be delicious home
baking.
For more information about our meetings, membership, or anything in this article, email us at [email protected], call Valerie at 905-853-7126, visit us at
http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/eastgwillimbury and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.
com/eastgwillimburygardeners.
Anne Hill is past president of the East Gwillimbury Gardeners and
Horticultural Society.
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The response to last month’s
cover story and contest about
Frankie Flowers coming to
East Gwillimbury March 31
was overwhelming. Out of all
the contests we’ve run over
the past couple of years,
this one was by far the more
popular. It seems the tickets to
Frankie’s author event were in
high demand! Thanks to everyone who sent in their entry for
a chance to win tickets. Grace
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2016
The benefits of camp
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In October 2011, Dr. Troy Glover and his
research team at the University of Waterloo
released a five-year study, The Canadian
Summer Camp Research Project (CSCRP). It
explored the outcomes of summer camp participation and concluded that “participation in
provincially accredited camps promotes positive change in five key areas of development:
social integration and citizenship, environmental awareness, attitudes towards physical
activity, emotional intelligence and self-confidence and personal development.”
Camp increases social connections.
Camp friends become friends for life. Young
people befriend others who sometimes are
individuals perceived as different from themselves. They learn to resolve conflicts in a positive manner. Campers have a sense of belonging and develop a sense of pride in their camp.
Camp exposes children to the natural world. Current research shows that time
spent in a natural environment is as essential
to a child’s physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual development as eating and sleeping.
Campers learn to respect and appreciate the
world around them. They learn how to protect
the environment and develop environmentally
friendly attitudes.
Camp allows children to live simply. Simple
routines in a camp environment allow children to both
anticipate and enjoy the camp day. When life is stripped
of cell phones, television and computer-based social networking, children can discover core values upon which
successful lives are based.
Camp provides a safe, secure, supportive and
healthy environment. After participating in a full
day of activity often out of doors and enjoying regular,
nutritious meals, campers are ready for a good night’s
sleep whether in their camp cabin or tent or at home
after a busy camp day. The CSCRP reported that “61%
of campers showed improved attitudes towards physical
activity by the end of their camp session.”
Camp builds character and self-esteem.
Emulating the example of camp leaders, children
become co-operative, caring and considerate members
of the camp community. As they enjoy novel experiences, acquire new skills and cope independently away
from home, they become more capable and confident.
Returning campers develop leadership skills. Sixty-nine
percent of the participants in the CSCRP experienced
positive development in the area of emotional intelligence i.e. the ability to recognize and deal with one’s
own emotions and the emotions of others at an age
appropriate level.
Camp teaches skills. The “harder” skills like sailing,
canoeing and soccer become leisure pursuits for a lifetime while the “softer” skills like sharing, consideration,
conflict resolution and self-confidence are both transferable and lifelong.
Camp is a place to experience fun, laughter,
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wonder and joy. Camp provides a time of relief and
rest from the pressures, demands, schedules and stress,
which too often are a reality of young people’s daily lives.
Laughter and fun are as important to health and wellness as medicine or treatment.
Camp parents recognize the benefits
that camp provides:
“I marvelled as to how two weeks could make such
a difference in a young life–but it really did. I think
the combination of developing skills and friendships
in a setting away from home builds tremendous confidence.”
“My daughters went to camp in July and came home
with such a positive outlook on life. They enjoyed it
tremendously and learned how to overcome fears and
try new tasks.”
“Camp was the best experience of my son’s life. It
gave him more confidence…he felt like he was part of
this big family.”
“Since my son went to camp, he has a lot more confidence in himself and he is more helpful. He has stepped
up as a role model to his younger siblings and also his
cousins.”
Information courtesy:
Canadian Camping Association
“Camp has been an important part of our daughter’s growing up. She has gained a great deal from the There’s a day camp for everyone!
activities and the companionship and leadership of the
One day camp parent said, “While my children and I
counsellors.”
are constantly bombarded by the news which is focused
on what is wrong with the world, camp is a living example
“Both our children are far better people for their of what is right.”
camp experience and both have learned valuable skills,
Day camp is a terrific first experience. Reminiscent
which will benefit them throughout life.”
of less complicated days, when people connected with
“Chris returned home a little more independent, nature, thrived on inter-generational relationships, and
proud of his accomplishments and full of fun memories, made new discoveries, everything is designed and scaled
to ensure that children feel included, cared about, and
which will last forever.”
capable. Beginning camp at an early age provides important advantages.
Marg’s Swim School
Camp is the best demonstration of moral and spiritual
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order — democracy is the core purpose. Children learn
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36 yrs of Experience
While many then move on to overnight camp, others will
Teaching Swimming!
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GoldiRocks!
Congratulations to KICKS
Mount Albert dancers,
Nia and Victoria, on their
incredible debut in the
live musical, “Goldirocks”,
starring David Gershon
from the “Judy & David” TV
Series. Nia and Victoria have
been in rehearsals at KICKS
Dance Studio since January,
learning the choreography
for the show. “Goldirocks”,
presented by Education
Arts Canada, will be touring
Ontario until May. Nia and
Victoria will be performing
in the children’s musical at
Newmarket Theatre on May
2nd.
Wellness
by Dr. Chad Morton
So You Think
You Can Dance?
From Broadway to ballet, the hallmarks of a good
dancer’s performance are the same: grace, fluidity and
mobility. But these attributes are not created overnight.
In my practice, I treat dancers of all ages (from 4 to
40 years!) who have demanding schedules that often
involve weekly practices, or in the case of professional
dancers, are required to perform up to eight stage performances a week.
As you can imagine, people who need to keep up
with this level of activity are bound to suffer from the
occasional injury.
For dancers the correct alignment of the body’s structure directly impacts the quality of their performance,
lifespan of their career and overall wellbeing as a performing artist.
Practicing movements and patterns time after time
can lead to repetitive strains, which can affect the dancer’s ability to execute and focus on technique. Ballistic
movements and tumbles come with the territory and
can take a toll on the body over time. This applies to all
athletes.
Many dancers simply accept aches and pains in their
feet, ankles, knees, hip and back as part of the package
of being a performing artist but this doesn’t have to be
the case.
Specific Injuries in Dancers
Dancers are prone to injuries that are not commonly
seen in the general public due to the specific demands
on their body. In fact, research suggests that ballet
is just behind football as the overall most demanding
activity when considering neuromuscular and psychometric parameters.
Results from a study titled “Injury Patterns in Elite
Professional Ballet Dancers and the Utility of Screening
Patterns to Identify Risk Characteristics” found that the
most common injuries that dancers experience is in the
foot/ankle (53 percent), followed by the hip (22 percent), the knee (16 percent), and the back (9 percent).
While most people associate chiropractic care with
back pain, more and more dancers rely on chiropractors
to not only treat problems that often arise but to help
dancers perform at their optimal best.
Maintaining proper mobility/flexibility throughout
the body allows dancers to perform their moves with
more ease and efficiency while decreasing their risk
of repetitive strain injuries due to poor mechanics.
Dancing requires coordination and balance, which stem
from strong muscles, bones and ligaments. If your body
is out of alignment it can be vulnerable to injuries when
you bust a move on the dance floor.
Chiropractic adjustments restore mobility to restricted joints as well as assessing the soft tissues (muscles/
tendons and ligaments) for undue tension leading to
imbalances in the spine/pelvis and legs. Studies have
shown that dancers with low thigh strength levels and
hamstrings that were disproportionately weaker than
the quadriceps had a greater degree of injury in the
lower extremity. Maintaining hip and pelvic mobility is
paramount to a dancer’s mobility.
Don’t Get Sidelined
It all comes down to mechanics: the body is a
machine made of moveable parts and subject to the
stresses placed upon it. Over time, these stresses can
present itself as stiffness, snapping, aching or restrictions to movement leading to poor form and inefficient
mechanics. Many times dancers will push through the
pain in the hopes that it will just resolve itself, but this
can make it worse. When pain or restricted mobility
impairs the movement of the body the dance and the
artistic expression suffers.
To perform optimally all parts must be functioning
and moving at their best. Regular adjustments, scheduled in tandem with your practice schedule (preferably
prior to a practice session), will improve your performance significantly.
So whether you’re taking a recreational hip hop or
ballet class or you are anything like this month’s cover
story subject, Ayla Reid, consider adding chiropractic
care to your training. Your body will thank you!
Dr. Chad Morton is the head of the Mount Albert Chiropractic &
Wellness Centre, serving the East Gwillimbury and Durham area
since 2002. This in-demand natural health team comprised of Chad
Morton DC, Reka Laszlo ND, Laura Smith, RMT, Shannon Da Silva,
RMT and Valerie Piccitto, RHN have been educating and inspiring
people to adopt a holistic approach to health and wellness, in which,
their body has the natural ability to heal itself from the inside out.
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Wellness
by Danielle Goobie, RHN
Nutrition For Kids
Giving children a strong nutritional start supports
healthy development and prepares them to make healthful choices later in life. As a teacher, I get a first hand
look at children’s lunches. In my observation, modern
lunches are commonly high in refined, high glycemic
carbohydrates, and low in good quality fats and protein,
fibrous foods, and essential vitamins and minerals. Most
high glycemic foods, such as bread, commercial cereal,
and processed baked goods, offer minimal nutritional
value and are quickly converted to sugar. This leads to
rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar levels. For adults,
low blood sugar often results in the foggy, sluggish
feeling that sends us reaching for a coffee mid-afternoon. Conversely, when children experience blood sugar
swings, they often present with hyperactivity, aggressive
behaviors, and difficulty concentrating, playing cooperatively, and regulating emotions. School lunches and
snacks should provide them with the essential nutrients
they need for healthy development and learning.
Canadian teens aged 14-18 consume the largest
amount of sugar across all age groups at 170 grams per
day, nearly 1 cup. Among Canadian children aged 1-8,
the main source of sugar comes from milk and juice; and
for children aged 9 to 18, milk and pop. Replacing a juice
box or milk carton with water, can reduce sugar intake
by 30 grams per day. While many kids drink milk daily
for its calcium content; broccoli, almonds, almond milk,
and legumes are great non-dairy sources. Children need
regular snacks throughout the school day to help them
focus and learn. Understandably, packing a lunch to
meet your child’s taste preferences and at the same time
avoid allergenic foods can be an arduous task. Try fruit
and plain yogurt, veggies and hummus, or a homemade
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muffin as nutritious alternatives.
A main concern with packaged children’s snack foods
is the synthetic dyes found in many products. Commonly
derived from petroleum byproducts, dyes are added to
food items to make them visually appealing. Many of the
synthetic food dyes lurking in your children’s foods have
been linked to cancer, allergic reactions and behavioral
concerns, among a list of other adverse effects. Food dyes
are not only troublesome for children with ADHD and
other autism spectrum disorders; they can cause behavioral changes in children who don’t normally present
with these symptoms. Interestingly, the European Union
requires a warning label on products containing food
dyes and has banned the use of several dyes, which continue to lurk on our grocery store shelves. Watch out for
food dyes in baked goods, cereals, sport drinks, yogurt,
candy, gummy snacks, and granola bars.
Children require good quality fats for brain and nervous system development, and to help absorb fat-soluble
vitamins. Nuts, seeds, avocado, and oils are some of the
best sources. Due to food allergies, breakfast and after
school snacks are an ideal time to get some of these foods
into your child’s diet. Quick cooking oats with maple
syrup, chopped almonds, and a teaspoon of coconut oil,
provides them with slow digesting carbohydrates, protein, fiber, healthy fat, and B vitamins.
Involve children in grocery shopping and meal preparation so they too can learn how to fuel their bodies for
optimal health.
Danielle is a Registered Nutritionist at Body Design. Body Design
offers personal training, fitness classes and nutrition coaching
to assist individuals achieve their fitness and weight loss goals.
www.bodydesign.ca
Message from the Legion
Continuing with raising awareness of the need to
provide assistance to not only our Veterans but to our
serving Canadian Forces as well.
Honouring Veterans is our Duty.
Last month I spoke of the Homeless on the Street
and the need to ensure they are taken care of. The challenges facing Veterans, including serving military and
RCMP members, both while serving and after release
are widespread and have uniquely developed through
the roles and responsibilities that they take on while in
the service.
Some Veterans have suffered terrible wounds, loss
of friends and colleagues, operational stress injuries,
mental health challenges including PTSD and difficulties transitioning to civilian life.
Mental illness is one of the most widespread health
issues in Canada and the Legion is committed to ensuring Veterans and their families have access to help and
the support that they need.
Through a wide variety of programs and services we
are able to ensure that those who are eligible receive
the benefits that they deserve. Although we cannot
assist directly in the specialized area of mental health,
our Service Officer can help with numerous programs
and services available to the Veteran and their families.
Mental health challenges are a growing issue within
our military and Veteran community and the Legion
acknowledges there is much improvement needed.
Operational Stress Injury (or OSI for short) is a
partnership between Veterans Affairs Canada and the
Dept. of National Defence. It provides peer support
to Veterans, military members and their families who
have been impacted and PTSD is listed under this program.
I have spoken with an older Veteran who suffers
from PTSD and he told me he attends a weekly session
to obtain help.
Legion Services Officers provide confidential handson assistance, free of charge, whether or not a Veteran
is a member of the Legion.
In 2014, 2511 First applications, 158 Department
Reviews, 96 appeals. Legion Branch Service Officers
are the eyes and ears on the street, who often come into
first contact with those in need and/or their families.
Supporting Your Legion Helps Us Support Our
Veterans.
Support Your Legion!
- Cathy Morton
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Wellness
by Raymond Mark
Assertive Communication
Assertive communication – that’s where you punch
out someone you don’t agree with, right?
Maybe not...
Assertiveness is often confused with aggressiveness.
There is a big difference between these two concepts. It
is useful to think of a continuum (below) along which the
whole range of human behaviour lies. Some behaviour is
extremely passive (at one end of the continuum), some
is extremely aggressive (at the other end), and some
(assertive) lies somewhere in between:
passive<------->Assertive<------->AGGRESSIVE
There is quite a bit of latitude before one acts either
passively or aggressively. Most of us who are concerned
with becoming more assertive may feel we are too passive; it is difficult to stand up for ourselves in situations
in which it would be justified and appropriate. In fact,
a definition of assertive communication might be, “the
appropriate and honest expression of our views or feelings to another person, while respecting that person’s
rights as well.” Being assertive does not mean stomping
on another’s toes – that is aggression. It does mean that
we say and do what we need to, but not to gain revenge
or hurt another person.
So what keeps us from communicating assertively,
and what’s the problem if we don’t? Some people feel
that it is hard to be assertive for fear of hurting another
person’s feelings, and perhaps risking rejection by that
person. Relying on what we think others think of us for
our self-worth makes it hard to be assertive.
Have you ever felt hurt or angry, whether at yourself
or someone else, when you have not stood up for yourself? If we don’t practice these skills our self-worth may
dwindle to almost nothing, and we may feel uncertain
about tackling even the smallest challenge.
There are a couple of skills that you can practice
that may help. One of these is called “I - language” as
opposed to “you-language” with aggressive behaviour.
What this means is simple: when we have a reaction to
something another person says, we let that person know
how we are affected, using a phrase like, “I feel left out
sometimes when we are in a group of people and you
seem to ignore me.”
And what if your friend borrows a book and returns
it damaged, “I feel angry that you damaged my book. I
would appreciate you buying me another one.” All of this
helps you know how you do feel at such times – the skill
of recognizing feelings.
What if it takes you a day or two to figure out that
you’re mad? It is okay to say, “Last week when you borrowed my book and damaged it, I was pretty mad. In
fact I’m still upset.” If you think you can say something
of this sort, but you aren’t sure you would know what to
do then, it may help to schedule an appointment with a
counsellor to come up with some ideas. But one thing is
certain: The skills of recognizing feelings and using “I
– language” will help you to communicate more clearly
and honestly if you practice them.
Raymond Mark has lived in East Gwillimbury for over 30 years. He is
a psychotherapist in private practice. He has enjoyed coaching minor
softball and has an interest in photography.
Mount Albert Sports Day 5K Run - Registration Open
This year’s Mount Albert 5K
Run, as part of Mount Albert
Sports Day, takes place June 4,
2016.
Registration is now open!
Race shirts will be available for
the first 350 registrants who register prior to mid-May.
The race will start at 8:30 a.m.
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sharp, rain or shine.
You are welcome to walk some
or all of the course if you choose.
But please remember that the
course closes at 10am.
More information about the
Mount Albert 5K race (including registration) can be found at:
http://mountalbertsportsday5k.
ca.
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