On Nov. 30^th, 2011 MPP Bob Bailey (Sarnia-Lambton) tabled a petition endorsed by over 100 Ontario Municipalities representing more than 3 million Ontarians (2006 statistics) calling on the Minister to enact immediate changes to the way Lyme disease is tested and treated:

1)     Include all currently available and scientifically verified tests for Acute and Chronic Lyme Disease diagnosis;

2)     To do everything necessary to create public awareness of the disease;

3)     To have internationally developed diagnostic and successful treatment protocols made available to patients and physicians

The Minister responded to the petition on March 19th, 2012 by stating that the government is “committed to protecting the safety of all Ontarians and their families from preventable vector-borne diseases.”  However, her response failed to address the major issues outlined in the petition and ignored Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer’s warning that “If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to an early-disseminated disease with migraines, weakness, multiple skin rashes, painful or stiff joints, cardiac abnormalities and extreme fatigue. If the disease continues, arthritis, along with neurological symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, numbness and paralysis can occur.”  Given the magnitude of Ontarians asking for change, it is beyond belief that such a simplistic response could be given.

It also was both shocking and discouraging to see that there was no commentary regarding the present testing regime which has failed so many Ontarians.  Rather the status quo would be maintained without any change, expansion or even review.  Nor was there any suggestion of inclusion of access to testing which many Ontarians have sought from international labs.

Ontario doctors follow a two-tiered testing system for Lyme disease.  The first screening test is called an ELISA test.  When ELISA test results for Lyme disease are positive, doctors prescribe appropriate antibiotics.  In 2006, The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, a world-renowned body, said that “The ELISA screening test is unreliable. The test misses 35% of culture proven Lyme (only 65% sensitivity) and is unacceptable as the first step of a two-tier screening protocol.”

Many doctors including infectious disease specialists know very little about the growing threat of Lyme disease (and the scandalous lack of treatment for those affected) in Canada today.

Ontario’s health system is rapidly deteriorating, i.e., the recent ORNGE fiasco, the issues with eHealth, the insufficient number of family physicians in the province, etc.  If indeed a cabinet minister is responsible for the inaction of their ministry, then Deb Matthews has crossed the line one too many times.  She has demonstrated astounding negligence in the case of the growing public health threat of Lyme disease.

The members of The York Region Lyme Alliance demand the Minister’s immediate resignation and plead with the Premier to replace her with someone who is committed to providing Ontarians with the finest health care.

Linda Kelso for

The York Region Lyme Alliance

Contact Info:

38 Sir Bedevere Place

Markham, ON  L3P 2W4

905.294.2891

thekelsos@rogers.com

The ball hockey league will be running Tuesday nights: games begin at 7:30 pm at Elgin Barrow Arena starting June 12 and run for 8 weeks the price is $65.00 for Richmond Hill residents and $75.00 for Non Richmond Hill residents. Registration beings May 10th
This recreational ball hockey league is for women of all abilities. Equipment required: shin pads, gloves, stick and CSA approved hockey helmet with face mask. Goalies PLAY FOR FREE!!

4 on 4 Recreational Women’s Ice Hockey League will be running Thursday nights:  games begin at 9 pm at Tom Graham Arena starting July 5 for 9 weeks the price is $146.03 for Richmond Hill residents and $156.03 for Non Richmond Hill residents. Registration begins May 31st.

For both of these programs you can register at http://richmondhill.ca/ereg

For more information about either of these programs
Contact:

Cassie Moscoe

Recreation Assistant-Arenas
905 884-1368 Ext: 227
cmoscoe@richmondhill.ca

If you are not able to attend a concert, but would like to support Esther Cheng and her cause you can donate any prizes or in cash for the raffle tickets which is $2 each and 5 for $8.

Friday , May 25, 7:30-9:30
St Bernard’s Retirement Residence
Address: 685 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1P2
Advance tickets $20 ($30 at the door)

Jazz+ means it includes all possible arts and music genres from Reggae to Rock; First Nations to World Music, Canadian Funk, Blues and Jazz.
Local visual artists display and perform live painting in park, while diverse vendors prepare and serve foods of the world.
Enjoy great music, art, culture, food, beer/wine, kids’ crafts, shopping and the ambiance of the beautiful heritage Town Park setting located in the cultural core of Aurora, in the centre of York Region.

The Aurora jazz+ Festival has grown from a one day community event in 2009 to three days in 2011/ 2012 showcasing 20-30 musical acts, many visual artists and a food vendors highlighting the multicultural fabric of Canada! It was voted one of 100 best Festivals in Ontario by FEO – Festivals & Events in Ontario.

Aurora jazz+ Festival is produced by the Aurora Festival of the Arts — an Ontario not for profit corporation run by dedicated volunteers with a passion to develop arts and cultural events in York Region.

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities visit www.aurorajazzfest.com or call Sher St. Kitts – 905 841 6893

2012 Aurora jazz+ Festival, August 3 – 5th Town Park – Aurora

B. Gold leafed wood frame mirror from Italy 32” X 45”
$1980 reg $990 now

C. Hekman wood chest – 4 drawers 44”wide X 19”deep X 38” high
$1485 reg $743 now

D. Bevelled mirrors in arched mirror 38” X 72” (full length )
$595 reg $298 now

E. Kravet Furniture slipper chairs (feather backs) 28” X 30” deep
$1600 each $600 now

F. Classical antique brass/bronze glass cocktail table 38” round
$ 939 reg $400 now

G. Hekman chairside table 27” round X 26”
$1200 reg $250 now

So as you can see there are some amazing deals to be had on furniture that is classical and will be cherished for many years-”true decorator finds”.
Give us a call for more info or to find out what else we have in-studio at clearance. Appointments are recommended as we are not always there.

Visit http://lumarinteriors.com/events.php for more details

If you would like to learn about how simple, inexpensive, fun greetings cards can help you reach out in kindness to others, make someone’s day, stay in touch with your customers and prospects, and grow your business, this Thursday is the day!

Join us for the evening at the Richmond Hill Country Club, Regency Room at 6 PM on Thursday, March 29th for the session of System Training on SendOutCards, the company and the software that has revolutionized the greeting card and gifting industry. If you have a laptop, bring it with you and you will have an opportunity to send a card to someone you like (yes, a real, printed greeting card in an envelope with a postage stamp on the front!)

If you are a distributor, invite your customers and guest. This session will be extremely useful to them.

The second part will be Basic Training for SendOutCards distributors. You will learn the basics of building a successful SOC business.

If you are a distributor, please print your BT Manual for a basic training. We also recommend you to print out the Getting Started booklet from SOC website.

The registration is mandatory. To register please email Irina Makarski at info@referralformula.com or call 416-892-6545.

We look forward to seeing you there on Thursday!

SEMINARS

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SEMINARS

March 14, 2012
April 19, 2012
May 8, 2012
June 12, 2012
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

158 Elgin Mills Road W. Richmond Hill, ON

Kindly, RSVP with the meeting coordinator:
Diane Karelis
647 938 0854

RSVP 2 days prior to event Ltd seating avail.

Please be advised there is limited parking. No parking in front of west garage.
Additional parking can be found at the corner plaza of Yonge Street & Elgin Mills Road (Soutwest Corner).
We are the 15th house west of Yonge Street, on the north side.