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Home My WebLink AboutNA2018_08_01WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1, 2018 $2.00 WEEKLY IN PRINT. MUCH MORE ONLINE ANYTIME. DurhamRegion.com Piano and Guitar Lessons 1099 Kingston Rd #5b Pickering •905-831-6388 (pianogroup.ca) LOCAL NEWS MATTERS. Reading us IS supporting us DurhamRegion.com Pickering is expected to be com- plete this fall. Metrolinx calls the Pickering pedestrian bridge linking the Pick- ering GO Station with Pickering's downtown an engineering marvel. But it's faced several road- blocks. The pedestrian bridge opened in February 2012, and is one of the longest enclosed pedestrian brid- PICKERING - It's been a long road, but the pedestrian bridge in ges in the world, at 250 metres in length. Since it's been open, construc- tion has been ongoing. The Pickering GO Station is the sixth busiest station on the GO train network, with more than 9,000 boardings a day. In the mid-1990s, Pickering council said the area of Highway 401 and Liverpool Road needed im- provements to make foot-and-bike traffic safer, and finally in 2007, Pickering received approval of an environmental assessment to build the pedestrian bridge. Metrolinx is responsible for the construction of the bridge and has hired contractors to complete the job. Metrolinx is currently testing the Pickering pedestrian bridge LED light system. Testing is expecting to be ongoing until the expected completion in the fall. Metrolinx Photo PICKERING PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE NEARS COMPLETION: METROLINX See PICKERING, page 3 LED LIGHTING SYSTEM BEING TESTED LEADING UP TO COMPLETION KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Read more at durhamregion.com Durham police release new images of missing man's tat- toos Durham cops, citizens pull kids from submerged SUV Durham police release video of knife-wielding robbery sus- pect Looking for more online? 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In the first incident, on June 16 in Picker- ing, police say the 66-year-old victim was pushing his grocery cart to his vehicle after shopping at the Pacific Supermarket, locat- ed at Kingston and Liverpool roads. The man was approached by the suspect who held up a $20 bill, indicating it fell out of the victim's wallet. Police say both men fumbled with the victim's wallet momentarily while the sus- pect put the $20 inside the wallet. After loading his groceries, the victim dis- covered his bank card was missing from his wallet and later determined that quantities of cash were withdrawn from his account, say police. Surveillance images of the sus- pect were captured at a nearby CIBC bank in Pickering. Police believe the suspect in the Pickering incident is one of the men involved in a simi- lar distraction theft that took place three weeks later in Port Perry, on July 5. In that theft, police say an 83-year-old man had his wallet and keys stolen after shopping at Vos' Independent Grocer. The suspect was putting groceries away into his vehicle when an unknown man ap- proached the senior and started helping. The victim told the suspect he didn't need as- sistance, but the suspect insisted, say police. When the victim's daughter exited the store, the suspect fled on foot, added author- ities. Within minutes of that incident, two men were caught on video surveillance using the stolen bank cards at a nearby bank machine in Port Perry. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact Det. Const. Burns at 905- 579-1520, ext. 2676. CRIME DURHAM COPS BELIEVE PORT PERRY, PICKERING DISTRACTION THEFTS LINKED DURHAM - Police are reminding Durham resi- dents to lock their vehi- cles and remove valuables from view, after nine ve- hicles were stolen in four days from driveways in Pickering and Ajax. The stolen vehicle re- ports came in between Ju- ly 24 and July 27, and in- volved various makes and models stolen from resi- dential and business driveways. In the majority of cases, the keys were left in the ignition, or the ve- hicle was left running and unattended - police are cautioning the public not to do either. There is no suspect in- formation at this time. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call Dur- ham Regional Police at 905-579-1520 or make an anonymous tip to Dur- ham Regional Crime Stoppers at www.dur- hamregionalcrimestop- pers.ca or 1-800-222-8477. NINE VEHICLES STOLEN IN FOUR DAYS FROM DRIVEWAYS IN AJAX, PICKERING AJAX - Police are investigating a stab- bing early Thursday in Ajax that led to a man being sent to a trauma centre for treatment. The 20-year-old victim made his way to a coffee shop on Harwood Avenue around 2:45 a.m. July 26, Durham police said. He said he'd been sleeping in a wooded area near Mackenzie and Bayly streets when he was attacked by two men and a woman. The victim waited 20 minutes before calling emergency services, police said. He was rushed to hospital, where he is recov- ering. ONE SENT TO HOSPITAL AFTER AJAX STABBING 3 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Friday August 24 and Saturday August 25, 2018 Children’s Programs, Educational Services, Gymnastics, Dance, Hockey, Skating, Music, Martial Arts, Skiing & much more… 2 D a y s ! PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Lower Level Centre Court Call to reserve today! 905-215-0419 Cara Baycroft cbaycroft@starmetrolandmedia.com After numerous delays in the completion of the pro- ject, Metrolinx terminated its contract for the second phase of construction with its previous contractor in December 2016. Metrolinx still paid almost the full val- ue of the contract to the company, about $8 million. The project is expected to be completed for $38 mil- lion, said Metrolinx spokes- person Scott Money in an email. There are still final touches to do, but Metrolinx doesn't anticipate further costs. That price includes the cost of a 44-metre link bridge to the Durham Col- lege parking structure and the Durham Transit bus hub. "Metrolinx has another general contractor who is managing the subcontrac- tors to get the work done as safely and efficiently as pos- sible," Money said. The pedestrian bridge crosses 14 lanes of traffic on one of the busiest highways in North America, and crosses six tracks along a fast-paced rail corridor. The bridge is made up of seven box trusses, which are essentially boxes with a triangular framework, that counter tension or compres- sion in response to dynamic loading. "We transported the sev- eral thousand pound bridge trusses using one of the largest mobile cranes in Canada," Metrolinx said on its website. "The trusses were then installed on the concrete piers which were constructed off the rail cor- ridor and in between the 401's collector and express lanes." Once the trusses were in place, workers poured the concrete pad on the bridge's floor, then installed the win- dows and roof along with GO Transit infrastructure, all while trying to minimize impacts on Highway 401. In 2016, an auditor gener- al's report said the trusses were installed upside down. But in an online question- and-answer session by Met- rolinx with project manager Roberto Sguassero, he said it would have been impossi- ble to install one of these trusses upside down. He said they are designed to be one way and are so massive that they cannot easily be manoeuvred, never mind flipping them upside down. They are fabricated up- right, he added. The innovative alumi- num Kalzip wrap makes the Pickering bridge the first of its kind. Metrolinx took the light- weight aluminum-mesh product and for the first time ever, used it as the skin for the new bridge. Kalzip is normally used in roofing, but Metrolinx says it proved to be the perfect material to wrap the walking platform on the bridge. "Not only is it a more vi- sually interesting product, it also has impressive ener- gy efficient and weather re- sistant properties," said Metrolinx. But there were some challenges that caused de- lays. There were problems with the north and south stair terminal sub frame for the Kalzip skin, which was not installed as per the de- sign and had to be redone. Some of the glass panels in the bridge cracked as well. The panels were not properly protected prior to welding work being done by a previous contractor, said Sguassero. The splatter from the welding damaged the composition of the glass, which maintained its shape and structural integrity de- spite being broken. It did not shatter all over the place. Metrolinx is in the pro- cess of testing its LED light system similar to the one in the CN Tower in Toronto. Once compete, the bridge will be able to light up in countless colours which can be customized for differ- ent events and commemo- rations, for example. Money explained the light system has been tested over the course of the last few months and there will be on- going testing until comple- tion this fall. Money said final work consists of: finishing the in- stallation of the Kalzip pan- els on the south stairwell, trimming sheets and cap- ping the terminal purlins, the installation of replace- ment LED light fixtures on the west side, and complet- ing final commissioning of the system. Metrolinx has a time lapse video of the bridge in- stallation on its website. -With files from Torstar NEWS Continued from page 1 PICKERING PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AN ENGINEERING MARVEL Jason Liebregts / Metroland Metrolinx is currently testing the Pickering pedestrian bridge LED light system. Testing is expecting to be ongoing until the expected completion in the fall. Right, the bridge has been open to foot traffic since 2012 Metrolinx Photo dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 4 PICKERING - More than 40 food trucks will roll into Espla- nade Park to cook and share their signature dishes at the fourth an- nual Pickering Food Truck Festi- val from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12. The festival features three days of live music, a children's midway area, a dozen eating chal- lenges, all taking place in a fully licensed event space. "The Pickering Food Truck Festival is a free, family-friendly event where friends and families can spend time together, try some delicious food, play on the mid- way or just sit in a beautiful green park and enjoy the day," said or- ganizer Ben Freeman. The event is hosted by Canadi- an Food Truck Festivals, a not- for-profit organization known for producing Canada's largest food truck festivals by attracting the province's very best culinary tal- ent and drawing in tens of thou- sands of visitors. The event will support the Hospital for Sick Children. "The funds that SickKids Foundation receives from the fes- tival goes toward expanding their reach and improving their stan- dards of excellence of care to more children around the world," said Freeman. "The research con- ducted at Sickkids helps in the fight against disease and congen- ital childhood conditions." Festival-goers will satisfy their palates with everything from lobster rolls to butter chick- en mac and cheese to deep fried Mars bars and many unique dish- es in between. The cold beer and daily eating challenges are expec- ted to attract foodies from across Ontario. This event aims to generate public awareness for the cultur- ally diverse food truck movement and culinary talent that Ontario has to offer. To date, the organiza- tion has raised more than $100,000 in donations for the good work at SickKids and this year, the organization's goal is to break $150,000. The 2018 Canadian Food Truck Festival will have already stopped in Burlington and Toron- to before it reaches Pickering, with future dates in both Rich- mond Hill and Brampton. Esplanade Park is located at One The Esplanade. The festival will take place on: Friday, Aug. 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon to 9 p.m.; and on Sunday, Aug. 12 from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, visit PickeringFoodTruckFestival- .com. FOOD AND DRINK durhamregion.com PICKERING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL TO FEATURE 40 VENDERS EVENT WILL RUN FROM AUG. 10 TO AUG. 12 AT ESPLANADE PARK The Pickering Food Truck Festival is taking place Aug. 10 to Aug. 12 at Esplanade Park in Pickering. The event will feature 40 food trucks, eating contests, a children's midway and live music in an area that is fully licenced. Jason Liebregts / Metroland file Photo KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS 50 Pesos, 6 spicerack, Alijandro's Kitchen, Beaver Tails, Busters Sea Cove Cafe Amada by chanchitos, CC Concessions, Crepes on the GO, Curbside Gourmet, Eva's Original, Chimneys, feasTO, Heirloom, Hot Diggity Dog, Jerk Brothers, Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill Inc., Kono Pizza, La Fiesta, Le Smoking, BBQ Malaysian Kitchen, Meltdown Cheesery, Mexican bowl, Moustache Burger, NaanSense, Panchos bakery, Philthy Philly's Cheesesteak And Poutinerie, Rebozos SUL IRMAOS SMOKEHOUSE, Texas Tornado, The Hogfather BBQ, The Kathi Roll Express, Tropic Love, Twisted tomato SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM DURHAM - A new work- shop is giving engineering students the chance to learn about aerodynamics in an unconventional way - by free falling. UOIT in Oshawa has teamed up with the new iF- LY indoor skydiving facili- ty in Whitby, to create a workshop called Aerody- namics of Free Fall. About 50 third and fourth year engineering students from UOIT, Queen's University, Ryer- son University, the Univer- sity of Toronto and West- ern University recently took part in the first work- shop. "We wanted to make it as educational and fun as possible," says Colin How- ard, manager of marketing for the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel at UOIT. "It takes what they've learned in class already ... and allows them to put those theories to use in a way that's really hands-on and engaging." Half of the program takes place at the ACE tun- nel, where students take in a lecture on aerodynamics then do activities such as designing their own mini wind suits and testing them out against 100 km/h winds in the ACE Tunnel. The second half of the workshop happens at iFLY. Students calculate the terminal velocity of differ- ent objects, then have the opportunity to experience a free fall, first hand. "Everyone loved it," says Howard, noting that students had high praise for the first workshop in a survey completed after- wards. The initiative was in- spired by aerospace engi- neer Angelo Grubisic, who is also one of the world's top wing suit base jump- ers. He used UOIT's ACE Tunnel to prepare for a world record attempt - he is currently aiming to set a record for the highest wing suit jump at more than 12 kilometres, which is over 40,000 feet. The new workshop compliments UOIT's Aero- dynamics of Motorsport workshop, which lets stu- dents work with real race cars in the ACE tunnel. The next Aerodynamics of Free Fall workshop will take place in the fall for UOIT students. Check out ACE's You- Tube channel to learn more. NEWS UOIT STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT AERODYNAMICS BY FREE FALLING JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Engineering students from UOIT and several other Ontario universities took part in the first 'Aerodynamics of Freefall' workshop offered by UOIT recently. The workshop makes use of the university's ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel as well as iFLY, Whitby's new indoor skydiving facility. Photo courtesy of UOIT 5 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering CustomerCareCentre905.683.7575(24hourline) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time August1 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. 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Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-579-4407. OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM This past week, in the aftermath of the Danforth shootings, I was vividly reminded of why, years ago, I chose to no longer have commercial televi- sion in my home. I was enjoying a visit with my folks on the day after the tragedy and, as they very often do, they had the news on. I watched, stunned and appalled, as talking head after talking head, in a lu- natic sprint for sensa- tionalist ratings, ramped up the rhetoric, each of them digging deep into their terror thesaurus to find the most frightening, attention-grabbing de- scriptors. "Unprecedented!" "Night of Carnage!" "A city forever taint- ed!" Figures and percent- ages were carelessly thrown around without even a glance toward any kind of truthful perspec- tive, and worse, those who were actually wit- ness to that night's hor- rors were corralled, bad- gered mercilessly and told how to feel about it. "You must've been hor- rified." "You probably thought you were going to die!" "I guess you're terri- fied to go downtown now." The acme of this sick- ening feeding frenzy came when one particu- larly insensitive reporter, having cornered a wit- ness who sustained a bul- let graze wound on his back actually demanded of him, "Show me." The poor man actually lifted his shirt up so that she and her cameraman could get a good scary look at it. I wish I'd been there. "Show me?" Seriously? This guy was shot in the midst of a nightmare he will likely relive for months, if not years, and the best you can come up with from your kiddie pool of empathy is, "Show me"? I'm not sure when the media first began to jetti- son truth to make space for sensation, but it's a sad and loathsome trans- formation. And one that I gladly abstain from sup- porting. I can get all of the infor- mation I need in a couple of minutes listening to the radio. I don't need for my news to be entertaining. I don't think it's right to use people's misery and misfortune for ratings. In doing so you de- mean and belittle the real tragedy of the situation and you make pop stars of the perpetrators - some- thing most of them des- perately wanted in the first place. —Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. TRUTH VERSUS SENSATION IN NEWS REPORTING COLUMNIST NEIL CRONE IS TIRED OF SENSATIONALIST TV NEIL CRONE Column LETTERS & COMMENTARY WHERE DOES THE MONEY FROM PURCHASED PLASTIC BAGS GO? To the editor: Since 2009 when Toron- to, not Windsor nor Ham- ilton or any other place in- cluding Durham Region, introduced the mandato- ry five per cent charge for handing out plastic bags in Toronto stores, the Ca- nadian plastics industry has estimated the income generated from these bags is about $15,000,000. The charge was man- dated but no guidance was given as to how these funds where to be spent. This fee was intended to help deter the wasteful use of plastic, then it fol- lows that all income de- rived from this fee must be used to help deter, the wasteful use of plastic, doesn't it? My question is, where is the money going? I have not been able to find any figures showing the use of money generat- ed from the sale of plastic bags in the Durham Re- gion. I am sure that on a per- capita basis the income would at least be as much as the money generated in Toronto. PETER DALEY WHITBY IF IT WASN'T FOR NUCLEAR, THE PHASEOUT OF COAL WOULD'VE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE - READER To the editor: Re: The Pickering nu- clear plant's explosive se- cret, column, July 19 The irony in the article by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance is just too much. The OCAA claims it sup- ports the coal phaseout in Ontario ("We're behind Ontario's coal phase-out") but doesn't acknowledge it was possible only thanks to the reactors op- erating at Pickering, Dar- lington and Bruce! I guess I expect too much from the anti-nucle- ar industry. In addition, no men- tion is made that the plu- tonium in spent Candu fu- el is dilute, difficult to re- cover, and (even if recov- ered) is not suitable for weapons. MORGAN BROWN, P. ENG DEEP RIVER, ONT. READER DIDN'T SEE HUMOUR IN COLUMNIST'S SPIRITUAL JUNKET To the editor: Re: My personal spiri- tual junket, column, July 4 I am holding in my hand, an article written by Neil Crone that deeply concerns me. 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What should stay and what will be replaced? Energy-efficient equipment is an investment in the value of your home, and the cost may be reduced through energy rebates, like the Home En- ergy Conservation program, which is delivered by Enbridge Gas Distribu- tion in partnership with the Government of Ontario and Save on Energy. Also ask about current rental equipment and the terms of existing agree - ments. Find out if an energy audit has been done. This will provide useful information on the home’s energy efficiency. It may also come with a list of things to help keep energy costs as low as possible. If an audit has not been done in a while, schedule one in advance to help you make an informed decision. Notify your utilities as early as possible. Once you’ve found the perfect place, don’t forget to provide advance notice to your utility companies. You’ll need to open or update your account, and most companies require at least three days’ notice of your move. 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We were referring, of course, to Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, who, before marrying a fellow named Prince Harry worked as one of 26 briefcase-clutching models on the Mandel-hosted game Deal or No Deal. “To be totally honest with you, I don’t remember her at all,” confessed the come- dian, in Toronto last June to help promote Citytv’s No. 1 series and, once again, the hit of the summer, America’s Got Talent. ere was no invitation to the wedding, added Mandel, although he says he hasn’t gone through all his emails. “I didn’t even know where they were registered.” It’s not surprising that something as newsy as a Royal Wedding escaped Man- del’s radar. e 62-year-old funnyman has a schedule that would confound the Queen. First there is America’s Got Talent. It’s his ninth season on the series, a longer run than any of his previous TV gigs, including his Fox network children’s show Bobby’s World (eight seasons) or his time hosting Deal or No Deal ( ve seasons). In between were HBO specials, a CBC series and, brie y on Global, a Canadian version of Deal. en all the new projects he’s got on the go, plus his usual 200 live show dates a year. Not bad for a guy from Willowdale whose entry into showbiz was getting on stage at Yuk Yuk’s on a dare. “ at dare turned into a career,” says Man- del, who repeats what is basically a mantra for him by now: “Anything I’ve ever been expelled for or hit for or punished for is what I get paid for.” He started pulling pranks as a student at Northview Heights Secondary School, where he once commissioned a construc- tion crew to build an addition on the library. is was news to the not-so-amused principal. At Yuk Yuk’s Mandel once talked his audience into following him across the street into a restaurant, where he kept right on performing. In 1979, he headed to Hollywood, took another dare and did his shtick at e Comedy Store. A producer in the crowd hired him to appear on the game show Make Me Laugh; soon he was opening for the likes of Diana Ross and sharing club stages with the likes of Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy. By 26, he found himself co-starring on an American network series. “Can you act?” he was asked at the audition. “I don’t know,” was his honest reply. Mandel was tested and after a day of production was thinking, “ is sitcom is so not funny.” e show was St. Elsewhere, an Emmy Award-winning drama which made stars of Denzel Wash- ington and Mark Harmon. “I could never dream that, well into my 60s now, that I’d still be working and doing it and busy,” says Mandel. His dream was to get the wink and nod of approval by the man who could make or break a career faster than a win on America’s Got Talent: Johnny Carson. For years, the comedian was told his style just didn’t suit Carson’s late night place to be, NBC’s Tonight Show. When Mandel heard, however, that Carson’s fre- quent guest host, Joan Rivers, was playing e Comedy Store, he dragged himself out of a sick bed and sweated through his best stu . Rivers was so impressed she o ered him a spot within days on Tonight as her guest. Carson saw the appearance, loved it, and booked Mandel two weeks later. e Canadian comedian took one of those risks that could have back red big time. Sitting next to Carson, he asked the host to put on a pair of 3-D glasses. “Just as an experiment, tell me if this works,” he said. en he threw a stu ed animal into the King of Late Night’s face. Carson cracked up, and Mandel had a career. “I did 22 of those,” recalls Mandel of his US late night talk show appearances. “With Johnny and Merv [Gri n] and Mike [Douglas] and Continued on page 15 13 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m RonaldJ.Klein,D.P.M. 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Although there is no de nitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes. Exercise Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. e journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood ow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory. e Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood ow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels. Quit smoking e Alz- heimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood ow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels. Eat healthy foods Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. ese include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, sh-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean- DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues. Consume ca eine Ca eine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A “Journal of Nutrition” study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more ca eine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less ca eine. Ca eine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from “Psychology Today” also indicates ca eine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and co ee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels. Work the brain Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-a liated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them. A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together. 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COMPARE AND SAVE Apartments from $517/month Townhouses from $662/month Houses from $733/month 15 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Taking a step back to regroup can be good for families I spoke with members of a family recent- ly who were trying their best to encourage an uncle, for whom they had power of attor- ney, to sell his house and remain in a retire- ment residence where he had been staying for a short time. The family was concerned that if the uncle returned to his home, he would have a fall and end up in hospital or worse. The uncle wanted to return to his home despite being warned by medical profes- sionals about the potential risks involved, and the family members were working very hard to convince him not to leave the retire- ment residence and, instead, allow them to sell his home. The family members were very emo- tional when I spoke with them. The exhaus- tion was visible in them both, and my heart went out to them. However, I felt the need to remind them that because their uncle had been deemed capable to make his own decisions, after a capacity assessment, he actually had the right to return to his home if he chose. If he is legally capable and has been pro- vided with all of the information necessary to make an informed choice, he has the right to make what we might consider to be a bad decision. It may not be a choice that you or I would make, but he has the right to make it, none the less. This was a bitter pill for the family to swallow. They suddenly worried that they had been doing the wrong thing by trying to convince their uncle that he should sell his home. I assured them that, in their place, I would likely do the same thing, but we need to be careful about how we go about caring for those we love. Their rights and wishes need to be respected. The conversation then turned to care- giver burnout. I could see the toll caring for their uncle was having on this couple, and I asked if they had considered stepping back from acting as power of attorney. There are others in the family who could step in or, alternatively, their uncle could assign power of attorney to a lawyer or some other professional he trusted. Taking on power of attorney can be a lot more involved and exhausting than people realize, and there is nothing wrong with admitting that it has become too much. If there is no one in the family willing to take on the role and the resident is not capable of making decisions for themselves, the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee may take over, but that would be a last resort. In the end, the couple agreed to take some time to think about their situation before proceeding further. I hope it works out. — Anne Murphy is the seniors’ columnist for Forever Young. She can be reached at anne.avibrantlifemagazine@gmail.com. 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Tools, Original and Decorative Prints & Pictures. Large Auction. Something for One & All. 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It is with great sorrow that his family announces his sudden passing in his own home. Ed was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie (Radkewich) Badowski and sister Rose Szwydky. He is survived by his Wife: Sharon Iris (Currie), Daughters: Christene Raye (Nelson) Cardoso, Jamie Dawn (Derick) Scott and Son: Curtis Edward Badowski. Grandchildren: Cassidy Scott, Xavier, Sebastian and Violet Cardoso and Sister: Mary Werezak. Ed grew up on the family farm outside Krydor Sk and worked very hard as a youth. His work ethics and drive to become successful served him well in the following years. As a young man he did various jobs from tarring roofs to working the pipe line. He got into retail at the young age of 19. Ed and Sharon met as starry eyed teenagers and started their life together in Saskatoon in 1974. Ed went from sales in Kaufman's to the "Woolco" organization and was a furniture manager by the age of 25. The next years brought him top sales and merchandizing skills. He applied and was accepted as the furniture buyer in Toronto and later in 1993 become a Director at Walmart Canada. Ed travelled the world for over 20 years and before retiring was VP of imports. Ed was always very proud of his family and his accomplishments. He had a huge network of friends whom he conferred with regularly and will be sorrily missed. Always in our Thoughts, Forever in our Hearts, we love and miss you. Family and friends may gather at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HASTINGS, from 2-4 & 7-9pm on Thursday. A funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH, HASTINGS on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.brettfuneralchapels.com. 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