Jan/feb 2014 Volume 1. 14 www.foxrunner.weebly.com email: [email protected]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
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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.
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
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!
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 [email protected]
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
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 [email protected] 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
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.