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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2017_11_08® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Summerhill’s 87 Williamson Dr., Ajax (at Westney Rd. North) Da Costa’s 1725 Kingston Road Pickering (at Brock Road)Saving on groceries is easier with a PC Plus card! Tom’s 105 Bayly Street West, Ajax (at Monarch Ave.)we will remember.we will remember. At the 11 th hour, on the 11 th day, of the 11 th month, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 10AM-4:30PM ONE DAY ONLY! FREE PARKING • DOOR PRIZES Kingsway College•1200Leland Rd.,Oshawa IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:www.metrolandshows.com WEDNESDAYNOVEMBER 8, 2017 Pickering woman speaks about recovery from cocaine addiction Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX — Kim C. is a recovered drug addict who wears a 12-step ring representing the program that saved her life. Cocaine Anonymous holds meetings across Durham Region Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Kim C was too high to make it to her father’s funeral. And she didn’t tend to her mother when she was sick. She let down just about every- one she cared about in the 27 years she was addicted to drugs, including her children. “It was really hard on them,” she says. “They didn’t know where mommy was, they didn’t know when mommy was coming home. I broke their hearts, I let them down. I was supposed to be some- where and I wouldn’t show up. And then I’d be so full of remorse and hate and guilt that I couldn’t stand it and I’d have to get high. It was just horrible. It’s hell.” She ended up losing her chil- dren to the system. “I wanted to stop. I loved my kids, but I couldn’t stop,” she says. 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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. CaLendaR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. Now, her nearly three decades as a street- based prostitute, feeding her drug addiction and finding herself on the brink of death, are 11 years behind her. But Kim is still part of the program that saved her life. She has to be. “If I was a diabetic and all of a sudden I said ‘OK, so my blood sugar is good, I don’t need to take my insulin anymore,’ what would happen?” she says. She needs Cocaine Anonymous meet- ings to stay clean. Anonymity is a sacred tradition of CA, so The News Advertiser has agreed to withhold Kim’s last name. Kim, now a Pickering resident, lived in Montreal at the time of her addiction, but only appreciates the beautiful city when she travels back there now. She didn’t see much past the crack houses and seedy motels she frequented. She slept on park benches, in ditches and parking lots, behind garbage dumpsters. She remembers feeling so high, her heart pounding so fast, she thought she was going to die. “Then I’d reach out and do it again,” she says. Fast-forward to 2017, Kim is 56 and sits at her desk in her modest office that she’s very proud of. She went back to school at 50 and now owns her own business providing legal services in Durham Region. She even helps those in the situation she used to be in. “It drove me to the gates of near death and insanity,” she says of her addiction. “I almost died so many times. At one point I was 98 pounds soaking wet.” Even when she managed to pick her- self up a little bit — in her earlier addiction years, she wrote for a weekly publication — she worked for an escort service to feed her drug habit. “The way I was using when I was 20 or 30 was not the same way I was using when I was 40,” she says. “So it’s progressive.” Kim wants others to know there is help for them, even for those who’ve hit rock bot- tom. She found that help through CA and now her life is the one she feared she would never have. “I have a whole world full of friends. I’m a member of this fellowship in two provinces. Life is absolutely amazing,” she says. She’s restored her relationship with her children. It was hard, but through the support of the fellowship that is CA, she managed her way out of her personal hell. There isn’t a clear-cut reason as to how Kim got there. “Most addicts or alcoholics, there’s something missing,” she says. “There’s just something not right. We don’t have the same sense of well-being that a normal per- son would have. My friends could be happy about things. I never felt OK.” She took her first sip of alcohol at age 13 and losing herself in the booze made her feel wonderful. She did her first hit of crystal speed at 17. “I felt like I was invincible,” she says. “I felt like I was beautiful, I felt all those things. And I wanted to feel like that for the rest of my life. And so, I just went on this crazy 27-year decent into hell.” She couldn’t stop. “I used copious amounts of everything,” she says. For the last 10 years of her addiction, she tried just about everything to get clean, from psychiatrists to treatment centres. She gave her bank card away so she couldn’t splurge on drugs. She travelled with the hopes of leaving her addiction behind. But none worked. She was in and out of jail, her longest prison stint 18 months. When she left, with her belongings in a paper bag and a bus ticket in her hand, she had every intention of changing her life. She would stay with a friend who was sober. “And I never ever made it to the destina- tion,” she says. “I’d get off when I was halfway there, and do what I’d always do, go back to the street corner. I didn’t have the power.” She was broken inside and destroyed emotionally, something CA members call “incomprehensible demoralization.” “I was at the place where I was just going to blow my brains out because I was so unhappy,” she says. “I couldn’t stop using anymore. That’s the real addict or alcoholic, is when you honestly want to stop, and you can’t. There’s nothing more terrifying than that.” Finally, she found the group that would change her life. CA, which holds meetings in Durham, spoke to her. Former addicts, just like her, seemed to have their lives together. This is what she had been wanting for years to accomplish herself, but couldn’t find the strength to do. “We go into a room full of people and some of them are smiling and happy and free of this craziness and they’re telling our story, and that’s when the hope comes in,” she says. “If they can do it, maybe I can do it. Right?” When she heard someone equate their “addiction” to a “disease” it spoke to her. “I have an obsession beyond my mental control,” she says. She got a sponsor who helped her com- plete her 12 steps. “Those months, my life changed,” she says. Then she moved to Pickering, and found her footing and a fellowship she loves. “I have to fill myself with something that is just as powerful as the other stuff,” she says. Some pray or meditate; she pays service. “I fill my void in here by helping others,” Kim says. “I get to see the lights go on in their eyes. And that’s a bigger high than any drug could ever give me.” She has to do practical application of all she learned on a daily basis. “As much as I help others, they help me, because they keep me in touch with the real- ity of this disease,” she says. “We’ll help you. We would love to help you.” Recently, CA members from all across Canada came together in Toronto to share stories, listen to speakers and marvel at how far they’ve come. “It’s a big celebration of our recovery,” Kim says. “Most of us would be dead if we didn’t have this fellowship.” CA is not just for cocaine addicts. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind- altering substances. For information on CA, visit ca-on.org or call 1-866-622-4636. Read Cocaine anonymous locations and meeting days/times @ durhamregion.com COCaINe from page 1 Cocaine Anonymous helps Pickering resident stay clean We salute our Veterans and the courage and dedication they have shown to preserve our way of life and freedom. On Saturday November 11 th at 11am please attend a local Remembrance Day Ceremony. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 8 , 2 0 1 7 4 P GIVEWHEREYOULIVE Designate Durham and your donation will impact the lives of thousands in Durham Region. Visit unitedwaydr.com to donate or learn more today. College of Physicians discipline panel says changing social values speak to a need for more serious penalties in some cases. PICKERING — What do fibromyalgia, a condition that includes chronic muscle pain, and S&M have in common? Not much, except that a Mississauga rheumatologist saw fit to ask a female patient about the sexual practice when she came to see him for treatment. Dr. Martin Lee also showed her a gay por- nography magazine, asking: “What is S&M? What do they get from it? How could two men do that?” For these comments and more, Lee was stripped of his licence Thursday by a panel of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s discipline committee. The committee had previously found Lee, who also practised in Pickering, guilty of sexually abusing Patient A by discussing the porn magazine and asking inappropri- ate questions about her sex life. He was also found guilty of sexually abusing Patient C by rubbing his groin against her hip area while providing injections, and by “using sexually explicit and crude language when asking her personal questions about her sex life.” Lee was further found guilty of unprofes- sional conduct for asking Patient A to pay cash for prescriptions and asking her to vid- eotape or photograph a patient who was allegedly selling prescription medication on the street. His lawyers declined to comment last week. The committee found that Lee had asked Patient A several questions about her sex life, including what positions she and her hus- band engaged in, and volunteered informa- tion about his own bedroom experiences. “Frequency, and I guess methods or types of positions that he would engage in with his wife or wanted to,” the woman, whose name is covered by a publication ban, testified. Patient C, whose name is also protected, testified that Lee had asked her questions such as, “Is your husband’s c--- big?” and “Can he still put it in my p----?” Despite amendments by the provincial government last spring to the law around sexual abuse of patients by health-care pro- fessionals, Lee’s conduct would still not have fallen in the category of sexual abuse acts requiring mandatory revocation of his licence. However, in its decision to revoke, the five-member discipline panel acknowledged that courts have recently been critical of the CPSO’s independent discipline committee for failing to adequately respond to society’s views of sexual abuse of patients, by handing down more lenient penalties. “The Divisional Court recently held . . . that the committee’s prior penalty ranges in cases of physician sexual abuse are out of step with present day society’s values and expectations,” says the discipline committee decision. “The committee recognizes that changing societal values speak to a need for more serious penalties in cases such as this one.” One case that faced harsh Divisional Court criticism was that of Toronto doctor Javad Peirovy, who the discipline committee suspended in 2016 for groping four female patients. The college’s lawyer had urged the committee to revoke Peirovy’s licence, and then appealed to the court after the commit- tee chose instead to hand down a six-month suspension. “Consistency in the imposition of sen- tence is a proper consideration, but a lita- ny of clearly unfit penalties does not justify the penalty imposed in the present case,” the court found in January, ordering that the committee hold a new penalty hearing. Peirovy has since appealed to the Court of Appeal, and the case is to be heard Nov. 27. In the Lee case, his lawyers argued that he should be suspended for six months, and be required to have a chaperone present while practising on female patients for the next two years. The committee sided with the college’s request for revocation, and also ordered that Lee post a letter of credit for $32,000 to cover potential therapy costs for the patients, as well as pay $20,500 for the cost of the college proceedings. “The committee hopes that its order in this case will send a clear message to other victims of sexual abuse by physicians that reporting such behaviour is encouraged and will be taken seriously,” says the decision. ~ Torstar News Service Nest Wealth Traditional and hard to understand investment fees could be costing you up to 30% of your potential wealth.* Visit nestwealth.com ©Copyright 2016 Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc.“Nest Wealth”is the trade name of Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc. The products and services advertised are designed specifically for investors in provinces where Nest Wealth isregistered as a portfolio manager and may not be available to all investors. 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Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. It will affect the area north of Highway 401 and west of Fairport Road, as well as the areas north of Finch Avenue, between Fair- port Road and Liverpool Road in Pickering. During this work, residents are also asked to practice water conservation, to ensure adequate water supply for all essential needs. As a precautionary measure, customers who experience low water pressure are asked to flush out internal plumbing after the water pressure returns to normal. 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ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 TheCityofPickeringisupdatingitsTaxicabLicensingBy-lawandinvites membersofthepublicandindustrystakeholderstoprovidetheirinput. TheupdateswillincorporateregulationsthatwouldgovernTransportation NetworkCompanies(TNCs).TNCsutilizeamobileapplicationtoconnect passengerswithdriversforhire,andincluderide-sharingservicessuchas UberandLyft. Thefeedbackcollectedwillbeusedtodevelopnewby-lawprovisionsfor TNCswithintheTaxicabLicensingBy-law,whichcurrentlyoutlines regulationsfortraditionaltaxioperatorsworkingwithinPickering. Visitpickering.ca/TNCtoviewtheCity’sTaxicabLicensingBy-lawand proposedupdates,therecommendedTNCregulations,andinformationon othermunicipalTNCregulations. FeedbackOpportunities: • • Yourfeedbackwillhelpshapethedevelopmentofregulationsandthe deliveryofvehicleforhireservicesthatwillcontinuetomakePickeringa greatplacetolive,workandplay. 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The average selling price in Durham reached $575,602 last month, a slight decrease from the $578,666 average selling price in September, but a 2 per cent increase over the average of $564,989 during the same period in 2016. “Durham Region continuously offers the best real estate value in the GTA,” said Bouma. “Buyers can benefit from opportunities to buy in a more relaxed market, without multiple offers, while sellers enjoy an increase in their home’s value over previous years.” Durham REALTORS®, We Work Where You Live. To contact a local Durham Association REALTOR® or to search for a weekend open house or listings in your neighbourhood, please visit www.DurhamRealEstate.org Courtice - Saturday Novemeber 18th, 8 - 11am at The Bittmore Tap and Grill Newcastle - Saturday Novemeber 25th, 8 - 11am at The Newcastle Community Hall Enjoy a pancake breakfast, children’s entertainment and of course, SANTA! 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Anita offers a profound level of expertise in residential investment real estate, and owns an impressive array of substantial properties in her own personalholdings portfolio. Her great love and respect for all things real estate compelled her toenter the industry as a sales representative to educate, guide and inspire both noviceand seasoned investors. Embarking on her real estate career under the direction ofMichael Dominguez, founder of the Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group, Anita shares the team’s philosophy that, for most Canadians, long term wealth is best built throughthe acquisition of multiple real estate holdings. Anita has the advantage of the most upto date real estate licensing education available, the mentorship of an award winning team leader, and the support of the #1 real estate brokerage in the Durham Region,a trifecta that acts as a formidable alley for her clients. 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I have a problem with the educational elites who think they are mor- ally and intellectually superior to everybody else. I don't and won't apologize and grovel at the UN (unlike Jr) for being a Canadian and never will. If the above reflects the attitude of these elites, then it's time to consider vouch- ers and charter schools as these people have no business being in charge of educating the youth of today. Joe Otavnik Jr. Oshawa U.S. needs improved gun control laws To the editor: I told myself that I would not write a letter about gun control again, but I really must. How many more people have to be killed before Americans enact much more strict gun control laws? In some states, you do not even have to be vetted to get a gun. A person can just walk in and walk out with a gun. There is also the issue of buying guns on the Internet. A person may not be allowed to own a gun, but if they pretend they are someone else, then they will be allowed to buy a gun. Now, I know that there are a lot of Canadians who think the gun laws in Canada should be less restrictive, but you only have to look across the border to see what such a permis- sive society has to offer. I realize we will never be able to stop the gun- man that loses control, but there are not a lot of mass killings in this country; that is precisely because we have such stringent gun control laws. They should even be more so. This is to all of the responsible gun owners: this letter is not directed toward you, but you must be intel- ligent enough to realize that if our gun control laws were even a 10th as non-restrictive as those in the U.S., then we would have a lot more shootings than we already do. There will always be illegal guns in any society; it is how we enact laws that really counts. 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Colleen Jordan, Ward 3 local Councillor Joanne Dies and Ward 4 local Councillor Pat Brown are hosting the event. It's a chance to ask questions about issues of interest to residents. It's being held in the council chambers of town hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.ajax. ca. South Ajax community meeting hosted by councillors on Nov. 16 Youth leadership program being held in Ajax It’s for teens ages 13 to 17 DURHAM — A leadership program for teens 13 to 17 is being held in Ajax during November. The Carea Community Health Centre is holding the Community Leadership Crew where participants will develop leadership, teamwork, communication and conflict resolution skills while par- ticipating in fun games and activities. They will also have the chance to use their new leadership skills and gain more volunteer hours by helping out with a community event. Upcoming sessions are on Tuesdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the centre’s Ajax site at 360 Bayly St. W., Unit 5. It's free, but prior registration is required and enrolment is limited. For more information or to register, call 905-428-1212. For more information about Carea, visit www.careachc.ca or visit the Carea Facebook page for current programs and services. Durham College named one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges DURHAM — Durham College has been named one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges by Research Infosource Inc., a Canadian research and develop- ment intelligence company. 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Any pet owner who’s about to have a baby has likely heard all the stories about how they don’t mix — like the myth about cats stealing a baby’s breath or how many peo- ple had to get rid of a beloved pet when a newborn came along. Shortly after finding out I was pregnant, I was nervous about how the first love of our lives — a black domestic shorthair cat named George — would react to our new baby. George had already been in our lives for seven years, and we wanted to make sure he still felt just as comfortable, or at least, less put out. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) says to first prepare your pet well in advance of baby’s arrival. George slept on our bed, and for the first four months, we planned on hav- ing our newborn in our bedroom. We got George used to sleeping in a new space ahead of time. As well, we set up the nurs- ery when I was about six months’ pregnant, and let George rub his face all over every- thing (if you aren’t a cat lover, this is the thing they do to both mark their territory and express their comfort level with some- thing or someone). After Hayden was born, we let George meet him — although our cat didn’t show too much interest in our son at first, he did at least give a few sniffs to express his approval. The OSPCA says that it’s important to let your animal get acclimatized to the new scent, either on you or other family friends before they get introduced to the baby. If you have a dog, the dog should probably be leashed during the introductory meet- ing, but ensure the animal is aware that this isn’t to harm or punish, but to keep every- one relaxed and comfortable. Having treats on hand is also a good idea so that the ani- mal can associate the baby with a reward, and so that you can praise gentle behaviour. With a newborn, it’s not that easy to pay attention to your pet, let alone your own sleep, hygiene and sanity. But when you’re feeding or playing with the baby, make sure not to neglect your fur baby. George would always sit nearby while Hayden had tummy time or while he bopped about in his Exer- saucer. The best moments for me were at night when I would be nursing Hayden to sleep. Hayden would be close against me and George would lie right behind him and purr loudly. It was honestly more relax- ing than being at a spa and so charmingly sweet; George took care of Hayden in his own way. In February 2016, George died. Months went by and I missed the love and affection a cat brought to our home and our lives. It was important to me to have an animal who would be good with children, so I searched the breeds of cats that are known to be great family pets. There’s no point in bringing in a new animal that would react poorly with your child. I found a family who was giving up their Siamese cat as they were relocat- ing and we welcomed Ivy (whom I named after the Batman character Poison Ivy for Hayden’s love of Batman and the ease of saying her name), a playful chocolate point Siamese into our home. She loves watching Hayden play, and she plays with him, too! She loves chasing the pull-tabs from milk containers around the house and Hayden will throw them for her. She fetches it and brings it back to him. She meows when he’s awake in the morning to let us know it’s time to get up and is the second one in his room when he is upset in the night. Ivy is extremely docile and has let our son lie on top of her and even pick her up. It’s very important to make sure that your child is always respectful of an animal’s space and gentle with the pet, as well, and we stress this with our son any time he’s around any animal. And, of course, the bonds your child makes with an animal are for life: not only does it teach them empathy and sensitivity, but how to be a good friend. — Elisabeth Pfeiffer is a local first-time mom and freelance journalist. She previ- ously worked for the Windsor Star, Corn- wall Standard-Freeholder, Ottawa Sun and Hamilton Spectator. She also loves comic books and hopes one day her son will share her passion for them. Tips on guiding children through their grief to help them deal with their loss and recover from it Saying goodbye to a pet is an inevitable experi- ence many families will experience. And telling the truth to children and allow- ing them to grieve is cru- cial in helping them deal with their loss, as well as recover from it. “I think it is important to tell children the truth but depending on their age and developmental level, the information you com- municate will differ,” said Kyle Newstadt, individ- ual and family therapist and director of Integrate Health Services. “Regardless, they should know the truth and if you know the pet is sick or death is on the horizon, it is important to communi- cate that with children.” According to Ms. News- tadt, books can be help- ful to introduce the topic to a child with the family without any other distrac- tions. She said parents could explain to their children that the animal has been to the doctor for medicine and that they’re waiting to see if it helps the situa- tion. “Don’t hide the truth and say the animal is sleep- ing or he ran away; it's abstract and kids won’t understand that,” said Ms. Newstadt. “Stick to the truth and avoid unknown language, explain death but leave it up to the child and what they’re asking — children can surprise us.” A toddler is unlikely to understand death but those words should be used, she added. “Parents could explain that medicine was given to dog and it will help him close his eyes and he will die peacefully,” said Ms. Newstadt. “Wait for them to ask "what does death mean?' and, depending on reli- gious beliefs, that would be a good time to talk about that.” According to the local therapist, it is impor- tant to allow your child to express their feelings and deal with grief. A pet memorial would be a cru- cial part of the process for a child and the entire family, she said. “Ask the child and give them choices in ways they would want to memorial- ize their pet and maybe each child can think of something they want to do; a burial outside, pic- tures in places around the house, creating a scrap- book, or a special ceremo- ny to talk about the mem- ories they had with their pet is important and helps them deal with grief,” she said. “This will open lines du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 8 , 2 0 1 7 16 AP PICKERING OPTICAL 905-839-9244 1360 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Hub Plaza) AJAX OPTICAL 905-683-2888 56 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Plaza AJAX OPTICAL 905-683-7235 Heritage Market Square, 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE OR VISIT US ONLINE AT ajaxoptical.com AskAboutour 2FORONE SPECIAL! Fall Fashions The Latest Are In! PICKERING OPTICAL OR ONE SPECIAL! Glasses for theWholeFamIly! 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PICKERINGSPORTCHEK:1355KINGSTONROAD,PICKERING,ON,L1V1B8 TAKE30 %OFF OURTICKETPRICE EXCLUDESSELECTBRANDS&STYLES.DISCOUNTTAKENATREGISTER. PICKERINGLOCATIONONLY!STORECLOSINGSALE FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Animal- inspired yoga Animals can inspire yoga poses and relaxation exercises for parents and kids Sacha Farrell My dog’s name is Laci. She loves to sun- bathe, chase chipmunks and practice yoga. Seriously. Each time I step onto my mat, moments later, her warm, furry body is tak- ing up half of it. I often roll out a second mat just for her. Dogs like Laci, and other animals, can serve as inspiration for yoga poses and relaxation exercises. The following animal-inspired poses encourage movement, creativity, relax- ation and fun. Downward facing dog pose: Begin on your hands and knees. Next, curl your toes under and lift your tail up and back, cre- ating an upside-down V shape. Straighten your legs and relax your head and neck. Dogs love to play. For fun, lift one leg at a time to the sky to stretch your hips and legs. Instead of deep breaths, try a bark or two. Puppy pose: From your hands and knees, stretch your hands out in front of you and lower your chest toward the ground or a pillow. Arms stay straight and your fore- head rests on the ground. Imagine your puppy tail wagging happily in the air. Turtle pose: Need a little break? Sit on the ground with the souls of your feet pressed together, spine long and knees open. When you’re ready to enter your shell, fold for- ward. Let your arms slide under your legs and your hands rest by your feet. Enjoy this time in your shell. Breath, relax, and when you feel ready, sit up tall again.   Cat pose: This pose is great any time but it’s especially fun integrated into a yoga story around Halloween. From your hands and knees, round your back and drop your chin toward your chest. Imagine you are a cat stretching your back. Feel free to purr, meow, or hiss like your favourite feline. Frog pose: Stand with your legs a little wider than hip distance. Turn both feet out on a slight angle and lower you bottom down toward the floor, while bending your knees and guiding them out toward your toes. Ribbit! If your frog is feeling feisty, put your hands on the ground and practice some hippity-hops. Mouse pose: From your hands and knees press your hips toward your heels. Stretch your arms and chest forward and down into the ground while keeping your hips back and down toward your feet. Bring your hands together to make the mouse’s nose. Take some time to relax before your next tiny adventure. Bird pose: Stand tall with your legs hip- width apart, toes pointed forward and then flap your arms like wings. To make it more challenging lift your heels off the ground. Imagine what kind of bird you are. A fla- mingo may balance on one foot. An owl may look around with wide eyes. A chicka- dee may sing. Snake pose: Lie on your belly with legs stretched out behind you. Place your palms on the ground beside your chest. Press the tops of your feet and palms into the ground as you lengthen your heart for- ward. Next, gently lift your head, chest, and shoulders off the ground. Take a few breaths and relax. Try it again adding a hissing breath. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth, making a long, slow, hissing sound. Have fun with these animal-inspired poses or be creative and make up a posture after observing your own pet. — Sacha Farrell has worked in the field of Early Literacy and Adult Education with the Ontario Early Years for over 12 years. She is dedicated to the art of self-discovery, creative expression and following her bliss, which has led her to write, teach yoga, buy a camper, and eat lots of chocolate. She shares many of her adventures with her husband, three sons and sweet dog, Laci. Submitted photo DURHAM -- Laci loves to sunbathe, chase chipmunks and practice yoga. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 8 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP flyers. coupons. shopping lists. Shop Smart Save more on your weekly grocery bill Learn more at Save.ca/mobile Download the Free Save.ca Mobile App FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE of communication which is so important when a child suffers from the death of a pet.” According to Durham Region registered vet technician Sarah Macdonald, it is required of veterinarian clinics to dis- pose of a pet’s body once it passes away. A large majority of clinics also offer cre- mation, she said. According to Ms. Macdonald and Ontario.ca, homeowners are permitted to bury their pets on their own proper- ty. For those living in an apartment, Ms. Macdonald recommends cremation. The ashes can be kept in a special urn inside the pet owner's home or be scat- tered in a special location for a ceremo- ny or as part of a memorial, she said. For those looking for more ways to memorialize their pets with keepsakes, funerals, cremation ceremonies, and more, Ms. Macdonald recommends Gateway Pet Memorial, specializing in pet aftercare throughout North America. Parents should be focusing on posi- tive coping strategies by modelling self- expression, letting the child know that it is OK and normal to have these feel- ings of sadness and that it is important to express, said Ms. Newstadt. “Children experience grief in differ- ent ways from adults; there is no right or wrong way,” she added. “They may appear to be coping well and weeks later experience sadness. Meet the child where they’re at.” According to Ms. Newstadt, parents shouldn’t approach the conversation until the child is expressing sadness. “It’s OK if the child isn’t demonstrat- ing that they’re sad, there is no right or wrong way to experience grief,” she said. “It is typical for a child to ask questions or to say they’re feeling sad and then engage in play, it’s a developmentally appropriate way of grieving.” — Jennifer Walker, previously a report- er for Metroland Media, is now enjoy- ing freelance writing from home with her daughters Frankie and Finn, living out her dream of being a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and writer. ‘Children experience grief in different ways from adults; there is no right or wrong way.’ CHILDREN from page 16 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 8 , 2 0 1 7 19 AP • PC Support Technician • Web Technology Specialist • Network Administrator • Applications Developer TECHNOLOGY Get specialized training to prepare for an in-demand career. 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All Routes Listed are not necessarily available Born in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and passed away peacefully after a long and fulfilling life in Canada, surrounded by the love of her family. Anna was a devoted wife to Florent (deceased 2015), and a loving mother to her children Yvonne, Caroline (Doug), Pierre (Natasha), Florent (Nechama), Jacqueline, Joanne, Monique (Fred) and Michelle (Gabe). Much beloved Oma to Megaera, Molly, Luke, Melanie, Joseph, Valerie, Dylan (Dana), Michael (Jenn), Ricky, Caleb, Joshua, Steven (Candace), Shawn (Gena), Danielle (Ryan), Nina, Ryan (Ashley), Sarah (Kyle), Lindsay (Colin), Julian (Veronica), Christian, Brennan, Bianca and Katarina. Great grandmother to Lucas, Wendel, Emmilene, Roenigk, Jonas, Charlie, Richard, Paul, Sierra, Emma, Cohen, Addison, and Arianna. Anna was predeceased by her parents, Harry & Gertrude Hogenboom (Oshawa), her brothers Pierre (Baexem, NL) and Joseph (Oshawa), and sisters Gerda (Baexem, NL) and Ria (Oshawa). Anna was also predeceased by her son-in-law Rudy de Taeye (Jacqueline). Anna will always be remembered for her love of family, music, dancing, knitting, gardening, birds, flowers, good food, and meeting new people during her daily travels. She remained proudly independent, driving for errands, shopping, and visiting, often with her knitting in hand. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 8th, from 1PM - 3PM and 7PM - 9PM at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa, ON. 905-440-3595. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, November 9th, at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, followed by intern- ment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 355 Taunton Road East, Whitby. Memorial donations may be made to sup- port Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Colborne St. W., Oshawa, ON L1G 1L7. 905-579-4833. www.hearthplace.org Anna Maria van Belleghem (nee Hogenboom) August 17th, 1933 – November 2nd, 2017 BROWN, CATHY - Sadly the family of Cathy Brown announce that she passed away on October 21st, 2017 at Bay Ridges Long Term Care in Pickering at the age of 95. Wife of the late Gordon Brown she is survived by her daughter Linda Pearson (Don), son Gord, sister-in-law Margaret McMenemie (David) and nieces and nephews in Canada and Britain. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kevin Luces and the nursing and support staff at Bay Ridges for the care and compassion our mother received while she was a resident there. Cremation and Interment have already taken place. Friends are invited to a "Celebration of Life" at the Ajax Legion, 111 Hunt St., Ajax on Wednesday, November 22nd from 2 - 5 pm. DICKEY, Ocena - on October 23, 2017 our mother and grandma with family by her side, in her 90th year, was reunited in heaven with her husband and best friend Samuel James Dickey. Loving mother of Darla (Richard Reis), Sherri (John Sheldon), and Jamie. Proud grandma of Micheal, Courtney, Andrew, Nicolas (Kim), Roger James, and Arizona. Sister of Neta Walker, predeceased by brothers Addison and Aeneas. A special thank you to the staff a Ballycliffe Lodge LTC for the kindness and care our mother received. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Friday November 10, 2017 from 10 am until time of service at 12 noon. Internment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax. In lieu of flowers donations to the Scott Mission or Show Kids You Care www.showkidsyoucare.org would be appreciated. ROBERTS, Charles Gordon - Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 29th, in his 90th year. He is predeceased by his loving wife Lillian (nee Morris). Beloved Father of Nancy(James Lee) and David(Ann). Cherished Grandfather of Gavin and Kate. Predeceased by his parents John and Beatrice Roberts of Bath, Ontario. Gordon and Lillian were proud long time members of The Lynde Creek Baptist Community in Whitby. He was a mathematics teacher for 25 years at The Dunbarton High School. A celebration of life will take place at The Whitby Baptist Church, 411 Gilbert St E, Whitby, 905-668-9711 on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Funeral arrangements have been made at The McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428-8488. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca WHITTAKER, Dianne Louise - Passed away Friday, November 3, in her home which she loved so very much. Married to Tim, just approaching 49th wedding anniversary. Devoted and loving mother to son Mark and daughter Michelle McQuillan (Blair), and proud grandmother of especially loved granddaughters Kiera and Paige. Survived by sisters Janette Hill (Al) and Rosalind. Dianne loved and was very talented in fashion, design, and home decor. Other passions included an exquisite collection of antique dolls, creating beautiful and colorful gardens, peaceful walks along waterways, shopping in Montreal and New York City, hosting events, and making the best brownies and cherry cheesecake in the world. She loved her pets including over time Simone, Ruby, Natasha, and her surviving pets Victoria and Honey. Dianne was passionate about her family and her dogs so in lieu of gifts and flowers please donate to the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario or a local animal shelter. Dianne's heart will be most remembered for her tenacity to living a healthy life and kindness towards her family and friends, always caring, including others, and being there to listen. 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