Jan/feb 2014 Volume 1. 14

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SERVING THE PARKFARM COMMUNITY SINCE 1985

The Parkfarm Housing Co-operative Housing Newsletter is issued 7 times per year.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, JANUARY/FEBRUARY,

MARCH/APRIL, MAY/JUNE, JULY/AUGUST and a SUMMER ISSUE

Jay Jamwant

When Wiarton Wille emerged from his den and dealt

us a continuation of the long, snowy winter I was

ready to look for that rabid rodent and …… well I

guess he’s just the messenger!

We have endured what is one of the most brutal

winters in 20 years, and we survived! But I think we

have more bad spell of extreme weather in the future

and we should all be prepared for it. I am talking long

term future! Emergency safety kit, food, backup

power and heat should all be part of our

preparedness for whatever Mother Nature decides to

throw at us.

Valentine is upon us and gentlemen it is the

opportunity to let your romantic side shine brightly!

Ladies I do hope your special someone makes you the

happiest person on Valentine Day. You deserve the

very best.

You will find inside this issue articles relating to

varying topics including alternative healing, rock-n-

roll, Valentine and also some info from the recreation

Committee. Check out the flyer for Easter Egg Hunt.

Please note that Valerie will be away from February

24, 2014 to March 4, 2014.

Regards,

Jay Jamwant

Editor

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR

COOKING WITH JOANNE

There is nothing

as sweet as a

Valentine you can

eat!!!!!! This is a kids Valentine Day recipe

VALENTINE FRENCH TOAST Kids can help, stir egg mixture , dip bread and cut hearts Ingredients: Oatmeal bread or any thick sliced bread egg skim milk Maple syrup strawberries How to: Using a fork, beat an egg in to a medium bowl. Add about 1/4 cup milk per egg used. Add a teaspoon of Maple syrup and stir well. Using a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the center of bread slice. Dip all bread slices into egg mixture and put on hot pancake griddle (or large skillet) on medium heat. Brown lightly on both sides Put strawberries in middle of bread and VOILA!!!! Valentine French toast

Christmas and New years are over. The cookies and chocolates are all gone. It is so cold out dieting is the last thing you want to do. You don't have to eat lettuce and cottage cheese, so instead enjoy this recipe. ROASTED BERRIES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE AND MINT Serves 1 You will need 3oz. (85g) mixed berries (raspberries or black berries) zest of 1/2 lemon 1oz. (30g) low fat ricotta 1tsp. mint leaves and low fat yogurt to serve Warm the berries in the microwave 1-2 minutes. Spoon the berries in a bowl and crumble ricotta over them. Sprinkle with mint leaves and low fat yogurt on the side.

By Joanne Murack

CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY IN FEBRUARY What a great way to catch up with loved ones, than to cook a family meal together. This recipe is packed with delicious winter ingredients and kid friendly too..... Allowing more time with family and less time in the kitchen. This recipe is so simple to prepare. SPANISH CHICKEN RECIPE Ingredients: 2 tbsp. regular olive oil 12 chicken thighs (bone in- skin on) 1-1/2lb. chorizo sausage, whole 2 lb. new potatoes, halved 2 tsp. dried oregano grated zest 1 orange 2 red onions, (peeled and chopped) Instructions: Step 1. Preheat oven to 425 f. Step 2. Divide the oil into two shallow roasting tins. Rub the skin of the chicken in the oil, then turn side up, 6 pieces in each tin. Step 3. Divide the sausages and the new potatoes in the two pans. Sprinkle the onion and oregano. Grate the orange zest over the two pans. Step 4. Cook for 1 hour, but after 30 minutes swap the top pan for the bottom pan. Baste the contents with the juices.

By Sukaina Hudda

Here are the birthdays for Jan, Feb and March.

Michael- January 9th

Catharine- Feb 2

Adrian - Feb 2

Insiya- Feb 5

Daniel - Feb 6

Damien- Feb 6

John Paul - Feb 8

Amanda- Feb 9

Suhail- Feb 24

Preston- Mar 3

Keith- Mar 8

Nadelle- Mar 10

Katie- Mar 20

Catharine- Mar 21

Michael- Mar 23

Yovi- Mar 25

Kyla- Mar 26

Haley- Mar 30

Joanne

By Adrian Knaud

Phil Everly R.I.P.

Rock & roll lost one of its supreme harmony singers

when Phil Everly, half of the Everly Brothers, died

today at the age of 74. According to a report

attributed to his wife Patti Everly, the cause was

complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease; Everly was a longtime smoker.

Harmony singing had been key in country and

bluegrass, but starting with their first hit, 1957’s

"Bye Bye Love," the Everly Brothers brought the

sound of deeply intertwined voices — and more than

a hint of Appalachia — to rock & roll. That blend

resulted in 15 Top 10 hits between 1957 and 1962,

including songs that went on to become rock

standards: "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have to Do

Is Dream," "Cathy’s Clown," "When Will I Be

Loved." The brothers’ close-knit harmonies were also

a major influence on rock & roll, impacting on the

Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, the Mamas & the

Papas, and many others, and they were among the

first acts induccted into the Rock and Roll Hall of

Fame in 1986.

"The Everly Brothers’ impact exceeds even

their fame," wrote Paul Simon in Rolling Stone in

2004. "They were a big influence on John Lennon

and Paul McCartney and, of course, on Simon &

Garfunkel. When Artie & I were kids we got our rock

& roll chops from the Everlys." That influence

continues to this day: Last fall, Billie Joe Armstrong

and Norah Jones recently released an Everly Brothers

tribute album. "The Everly brothers go way back as

far as I can remember hearing music," Armstrong

said in a statement. "Those harmonies will live on

forever."

The sons of a Kentucky coalminer, the

Everlys began entertaining in grade school: When the

family relocated to Iowa, the family had a radio show

(Ike, their father, was also a singer), and Don and

Phil would perform on the daybreak-hour show

before heading to school. When they were teenagers

the brothers relocated to Nashville. Although

Columbia Records took an early interest in them, it

wasn’t until they cut "Bye Bye Love" — a song

rejected by 30 other acts — for another label,

Cadence, that the Everlys' career took off. "Driving

back to Nashville when we got within radio distance,

they had this pop station on in the car — and it was

playing our record," Phil recalled to RS in 1986.

"That was, like, big juju. It really was."

Although many of the British Invasion bands

of the ’60s adored the Everlys, the brothers

themselves became out of step with the times by the

middle of that decade. The Everlys were still capable

of superb music (1968’s Roots album was an early

country-rock landmark) and never lost their vocal

power. "We spent so much time playing music

together," recalls guitarist Waddy Wachtel, a member

of the Everlys band in the early ‘70s along with

Warren Zevon. "On the Everlys tour, every night we

were in the hotel rooms playing music and Don and

Phil would be there with us. It was unbelievable.

They’d start singing in the rooms and it was like the

heavens would open up."

But by then, the hits dried up, drug use took

its toll, and the two brothers, who were increasingly

growing apart musically and personally, infamously

broke up onstage in 1973. They pursued solo careers

with much less success but reunited onstage in 1983

and recorded several studio reunion albums in the

’80s. The first, EB84, featured "On the Wings of a

Nightingale," a song written expressly for them by

Paul McCartney.

The brothers rarely performed after the ’90s

and long lived on separate coasts — Phil in Los

Angeles, Don in Nashville — and also had different

personalities. Of the two, Phil tended to be more

straight-laced and low-key. As he told RS, "The ’60s

weren’t my cup of tea. I never bought that philosophy

that, you know, we’re all brothers and that’ll solve

everything. And I never believed that music dictated

the times. I always thought it reflected them."

The brothers’ last high-profile concerts

together took place a decade ago, when they reunited

to open shows for Simon & Garfunkel on their "Old

Friends" tour. “They hadn’t seen each other in about

three years," Simon recalled. "They unpacked their

guitars — those famous black guitars — and they

opened their mouths and starting to sing. And after

all these years, it was still that sound I fell in love

with as a kid. It was still perfect."

Taken from Rolling Stone Magazine. .... written by:David

Browne Jan 3 2014

Are you seeking calmness, peace of mind, joy, vibrant

health, greater energy, positive relationships and

fulfillment in life? Do you wish to be stress-free and

worry-free?

You can enjoy all these benefits and much more, with

meditation. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for

your body, mind and spirit. The rest you gain in

meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper

your rest, the more dynamic your activity is.

Meditation has two important benefits:

Meditation prevents stress from getting into the

system

Meditation releases accumulated stress that is in

the system

Physical Benefits

On a physical level, meditation:

Lowers high blood pressure

reducing anxiety

Decreases any tension-related pain, such as,

tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and

joint problems

Increases serotonin production that improves

mood and behavior

Improves the immune system

Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner

source of energy

Emotional benefits

Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an Alpha

state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh,

with regular practice of meditation:

Anxiety decreases

Emotional stability improves

Creativity increases

Happiness increases

Intuition develops

Gain clarity and peace of mind

Problems become smaller

Meditation sharpens the mind by gaining focus

and expands through relaxation

Meditation makes you aware - that your inner

attitude determines your happiness.

.

Personal Transformation: meditation can bring about a

true personal transformation. As you learn more about

yourself, you’ll naturally want to discover more about

the mystery of life, this universe, etc. Then the questions

that arise in the mind are - What is the meaning of Life?

What is its purpose? What is this world, what is love,

what is knowledge...?

Once these questions arise, know that you are very

fortunate. These questions need to be understood; you

cannot find the answers in books. As you live through

answering them you’ll witness that life transformation to

a richer level.

Cosmic consciousness dawns in you

When you perceive the world as a part of yourself, love

flows strongly between the world and you. This love

empowers you to bear the opposing forces and the

disturbances in your life. Anger and disappointments

become fleeting emotions that occur momentarily and

then vanish. You start living in 'the moment' and let go

of 'the past'.

How to get the benefits

To experience the benefits of meditation, regular

practice is necessary. It takes only a few minutes every

day. Once imbedded into the daily routine, meditation

becomes the best part of your day! Busy people from all

backgrounds are grateful to pause and enjoy a refreshing

few minutes of meditation each day. Dive deep into

yourself and enrich your life.

By Janice Webber Meditation

How to begin

To start the easiest way is to try guided meditation

it is a fantastic way to begin. In a nutshell guided

meditation is where one person actively guides

another person into a state of relaxation. You can

borrow a cd from the library or purchase one from

chapters or a new age store. You might even enjoy

using you tube

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Where did the Dollar come from?

Pieces of eight are historical Spanish dollar coins minted in the Americas from the late 15th century

through the 19th century.

Made of silver, they were in nearly worldwide circulation by the late 19th century and were legal

currency in the United States until 1857. The Spanish dollar coin was worth eight reales and could be

physically cut into eight pieces, or "bits," to make change — hence the colloquial name "pieces of

eight." The dollar coin could also be cut into quarters, and "two bits" became American slang for a

quarter dollar, or 25 cents. The American dollar used today was based on the Spanish dollar.

These coins have long been associated with pirates, because they were a common target for the

outlaws, as large amounts were regularly shipped from the American colonies to Spain. In addition,

Spanish traders carried them to Manila in the Philippines once or twice a year to trade for Chinese

goods. Many pirates became rich intercepting ships carrying pieces of eight. The buried pirate treasure

of legend is often said to include the coin.

Pieces of eight were popular in America's British colonies because British currency was limited. After

the United States gained independence, the coins remained a widely used currency. Though the United

States began minting its own coins in 1792, the better-quality Spanish dollar remained the most

popular currency in the country until Congress ended its use in 1857.

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Though they have been out of use for over one hundred years, pieces of eight have a lasting legacy.

Terminology related to them was used to refer to certain portions of a dollar in the United States into

the 20th century; in addition to the quarter being called "two bits," the dime was a "short bit," 15 cents

a "long bit," and 50 and 75 cents were "four bits" and "six bits" respectively. The New York Stock

Exchange listed stock prices in one-eighths of a dollar until 1997.

In addition to being the basis for currency systems in such widespread countries as the United States

and China, the Spanish dollar was responsible for slang terms that persist to the present day. "Two-bit"

is still is use as a description of something cheap or worthless, and many countries, including England

and Spain, refer to various small denomination coins as "bits.

By Adrian Knaud

How Did Valentine’s Day Come About?

Well it’s almost that time of the year

again when most of us celebrate this age

old event but yet we don’t know why, so

I took it upon myself once again to

research and report back to you with my

findings.

Every February 14, across Canada, the

United States and in other parts of the

world, candy, flowers and gifts are

exchanged between loved ones, all in the

name of St. Valentine. But who was this

mysterious saint, and where did these

traditions come from?

The history of Valentine's Day and the

story of its patron saint are shrouded in

mystery. We do know that February has

long been celebrated as a month of

romance, and that St. Valentine's Day, as

we know it today, contains vestiges of

both Christian and ancient Roman

tradition. But who was Saint Valentine,

and how did he become associated with

this ancient rite?

The Catholic Church recognizes at least

three different saints named Valentine or

Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a

priest who served during the third century

in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II

decided that single men made better

soldiers than those with wives and

families, he outlawed marriage for young

men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of

the decree, defied Claudius and continued

to perform marriages for young lovers in

secret. When Valentine's actions were

discovered, Claudius ordered that he be

put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may

have been killed for attempting to help

Christians escape harsh Roman prisons,

where they were often beaten and

tortured. According to one legend, an

imprisoned Valentine actually sent the

first "valentine" greeting himself after he

fell in love with a young girl possibly his

jailor's daughter who visited him during

his confinement. Before his death, it is

alleged that he wrote her a letter signed

"From your Valentine," an expression

that is still in use today. Although the

truth behind the Valentine legends is

murky, the stories all emphasize his

appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and--most

importantly--romantic figure. By

the middle ages, perhaps thanks to this

reputation, Valentine would become one

of the most popular saints in England and

France.

Hi co-op colleagues thought this might be a good tip to put in the newsletter. Intervention for burns

EVERYONE PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR LOVE ONES! IT'S VERY IMPORTANT! WOW!!! Real interesting! Something I did not know, could come in handy.. I wish when my nephew was badly burned someone had known this. A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to check the contents of the barrel to see how much pesticide remained in it. He raised the cover and lit his lighter; the vapors ignited and engulfed him He jumped from his truck, screaming. His neighbor came out of her house with a dozen eggs and a bowl yelling: "bring me some more eggs!" She broke them, separating the whites from the yolks. The neighbor woman helped her to apply the whites onto the young man's face. When the ambulance arrived and the EMTs saw the young man, they asked who had done this. Everyone pointed to the lady in charge. They congratulated her and said: "You have saved his face." By the end of the summer, the young man brought the lady a bouquet of roses to thank her. His face was like a baby's skin. A Healing Miracle for Burns: Keep in mind this treatment of burns is being included in teaching beginner fireman. First Aid consists of first spraying cold water on the affected area until the heat is reduced which stops the continued burning of all layers of the skin. Then, spread the egg whites onto the affected area. One woman burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. In spite of the pain, she ran cold faucet water on her hand, separated 2 egg whites from the yolks, beat them slightly and dipped her hand in the solution. The whites then dried and formed a protective layer. She later learned that the egg white is a natural collagen and continued during at least one hour to apply layer upon layer of beaten egg white. By afternoon she no longer felt any pain and the next day there was hardly a trace of the burn. 10 days later, no trace was left at all and her skin had regained its normal color. The burned area was totally regenerated thanks to the collagen in the egg whites, a placenta full of vitamins. Since this information could be helpful to everyone: Please share it!

Nikki Snowden

meurlin_2000@yahoo.ca

Digital Olympics for Kid's 6 to 13, at the Central Library

Sat Feb 15 / 10:30am - 12:30pm

To get the community into Olympics spirit, Genius Owl is holding the Digital Olympics This is a Minecraft Tournament and parental discussion on kids' gaming habits. Admission is free. Gamers please bring your own device. Prizes: EB Games & iTunes gift cards for the first three winners Participants age range: 6 to 13

10:30AM to 12:30PM (tournament) 12:30-1:30PM (discussion)

For more information please contact Saeed Vahid - Owner/Instructor, (289) 637-5879 saeed@geniusowl.ca

Richmond Hill Heritage Centre ~ Heritage Week Open House

Tue Feb 18 / 6:30pm - 8:30pm

All are welcome to a Heritage Week Open House to celebrate the opening of two unique exhibitions:

1. Canada at Play: 100 Years of Games, Toys and Sports

February 18 - May 10

This exhibition takes a look at our favourite games and toys over the past 130 years. Despite the 20th century’s astonishing developments in science, medicine and technology, some things have remained constant. Children still play with dolls and farm sets. Skating, tobogganing and playing hockey remain an integral part of Canadian winters. On Loan from the Royal Ontario Museum

2. Everyday Life in Richmond Hill

On Exhibit in the Parlour Gallery Until December 2014

Come and discover the everyday lives of the early Richmond Hill settlers. This exhibit will look at the hearth and home as well as town life from the 1830s to the 1880s.

Heritage Week is February 17 - 23! Heritage Week offers a unique opportunity for Ontarians to celebrate the province's rich history and to and to recognize the important work that heritage organizations and volunteers provide.

Canadian Red Cross First Aid Training - February 19th and 20th

Wed Feb 19 / 8:30am - 5:30pm

Would you know what to do in a first-aid emergency? Gain the peace of mind that comes from being properly trained to perform Standard First Aid and CPR, and from being able to use the automated external defibrillators that are increasingly available in public buildings.

Course runs 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. Please call 905-830-9565 or 1-800-361-9448 for more information. To register, email york.firstaid@redcross.ca or try the new online registration feature at redcross.ca/findacourse.

The Red Cross Society in York Region is offering multiple opportunities to take the 2-day standard First Aid CPR/AED course during February and March:

February 22nd and 23rd, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm March 8th and 9th, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm March 11th and 12th, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

There is no excuse not to get certified! Students receive a 15% discount.

Location: Canadian Red Cross - Richmond Hill/Oak Ridges office

Activities are subject to change. Program schedule will be posted in advance at RichmondHill.ca/FamilyDay

Family Day activities require purchase of Play All Day Pass.

Food and refreshments will be available at both Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges Community Centres for a nominal fee.

Bayview Hill114 Spadina Road

YogaBasketball

Preschool GymtimeTable TennisYouth HoopsFloor HockeyBadminton

Arts and CraftsAnd more!

Oak Ridges Community Centre 12895 Bayview Avenue

Table TennisFamily Yoga

Wii and Board GamesArts and CraftsFitness Classes

Low Ropes CourseBasketball

Preschool ActivitiesAnd more!

Please register in advance for the Snowshoe Shu�e using the code 416841 a $15 registration fee applies.

Swimming – Regular admission rates apply

Oak RidgesOlder Adult Swim 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.Fun & Fit 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Leisure Swim 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Bayview HillOlder Adult Swim 10 – 11 a.m.Fun & Fit 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Leisure Swim 1 – 3 p.m.

Wave Pool Leisure Swim 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. Leisure Swim 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wave Swim 1 – 3 p.m. Wave Swim 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Skating – Regular admission rates applyRichmond Green Skate Trail 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. FREEElgin Barrow 12 – 2 p.m. & Tom Graham Arena 3 – 5 p.m.

905-508-7012 ext. 228RichmondHill.ca/FamilyDay

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Family Fun Activities for All Ages @Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges Community Centres

Play All Day Pass

$5 per person or $15 per family (immediate family

members only). Maximum one adult with four kids or two adults with three kids.

Valid for ALL programs o�ered at the Bayview Hill and

Oak Ridges Community Centres on Monday, February 17.

Play All Day Passes on sale February 17 at Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges Community

Centres as of 9:45 a.m.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILY DAY SPONSORS!!!

Family Day 2014 is sponsored by

Drop In ShinnyTom Graham ArenaParent & Tot (3-5) 1 - 2 p.m.Parent and Child (0-6) 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Children's Shinny (10-13) 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Youth Shinny (14-17) 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Family Shinny (7+) 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.Coed Shinny 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.$5 Per person per program. Full hockey equipment is required.

Outdoor fun at Phyllis Rawlinson Park Weather permitting.

Snowshoe Shu�e (ages 6-12) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Family Camp�re from 12 – 3 p.m.

OTHER THINGS TO DO AROUND THE TOWN ON FAMILY DAY

Tutor Bright

The �tness rooms at Oak Ridges and Bayview Hill Community Centres will be open for members only from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please register in advance for the Family Camp�re using the code 416903 a $2 registration fee applies.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

These are the people who make it all happen…….

#9 – Jay Jamwant – Editor

#54 - Kelly Kedistos - Kelly's Kids Korner and

Secretary/Treasurer

#56 - Adrian Knaud - Something to think about

#7 - Joanne Murak - Joanne's Cooking

#30 - Shiraz Hudda – Things I know

#30 - Sukaina Hudda - Birthdays, Anniversaries,

Photographer, Fun n Games

# 75 - Maria Bates - Health and Wellness

#64 – Svetlana - Distribution

#223 - Kim Maddin – Literacy and You

#38 - Rashida Samji – Committees Updates

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