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Port Credit ~ Streetsville • December 2013 / January 2014

Luxuriate in the Villages this Holiday Season: Experience Port Credit and Streetsville

By Lindsay Howe

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Port Credit and Streetsville are transformed each year into a wondrous Christmas village.

The streets are lit up and decorated in full festive form for the holidays. Whether you live or work in the village, or go visit for the day, you feel part of a small community. The spirit of the Christmas season is all around us. Visit Port Credit and Streetsville Village to shop, wine, dine and be pampered!

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Though Christmas is most people’s favourite time of year, it can also be a stressful time.

With the village boutiques steps away from our homes, shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or time consuming. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and wasted time; avoid the hassle of battling traffic, finding parking, pushing your way through overly crowded stores, endless aisles and lineups.

The Christmas season is a particularly special time in the village with the exquisitely decorated display windows for you to admire. Port Credit and Streetsville become a holiday attraction where families take the opportunity to truly share in the excitement and wonder of the holiday season. The experience takes you away from life’s stresses, so that you can luxuriate in the present moment. Streetsville resident Silvia Yeomans, owner of Queen Spectacle with locations in both villages explains, I love walking through the villages of Streetsville and Port Credit. I usually walk early morning before the shops are even open. I find myself distracted by all the beautiful exterior and interior decorations done by the individual shop owners.

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There is nothing like the holiday season in the Villages of Port Credit and Streetsville. The holiday spirit is alive and awakened during the tree lighting in Streetsville and is brought to full tempo during the sold out event ‘Twas The Bite Before Christmas in Port Credit on Tuesday, December 10th. The holiday spirit continues on throughout the holiday season as the Villages bustle with activity and local shops are decorated with holiday themed displays.

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Enjoy holiday shopping in a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. Get to know the local business owners and let them assist you with their wealth of knowledge. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the many local shops and restaurants in your community.

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The Villages in Mississauga , with its diversity has something for everyone!

From RJ Entertainment Publishing, we once again thank all our readers and advertisers for all that you do. We wish everyone happy holidays and a prosperous New Year. And remember to continue to shop local!

Thanks to everyone for supporting our advertisers throughout the year, and for reading our community newspapers.

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Santa’s Sleigh Glides into Town for the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade

Enjoy the Villages this Holiday Season continued from front cover

By: Lindsay Howe

On Sunday, November 24th, the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade came to Streetsville.

There’s a different “personal touch” to each window front. It’s awesome when the businesses on the upper levels decorate too! The charm is unmatched by the decorations done at the malls and outlets. The feel of the village doesn’t compare. And at night? It all lights up and looks magical. This holiday season, consider doing a stroll in the villages. You’ll understand what I mean. You might see me… unless you’re distracted!

It was certainly a blistery winter day, but that didn’t detour the 60, 000 spectators who came out to partake in the holiday fun. The adults and children were all bundled up and huddled together to watch the marvelous floats, listen to the harmonious sounds of the marching bands, and await the arrival of Jolly Old Saint Nick. With more floats, bands and entertainers making their way down Queen Street than ever before, the parade was a must see this year!

The calm ambiance of the village lures people from across Mississauga and the GTA to visit the local businesses. Todd Ladner, lifelong Streetsville resident, community volunteer and owner of Ladner’s Clothiers states, “The more things rapidly change the more people come back to the village. We really care about the place we work and live in and it shows.” When you walk into a store in the village you know what to expect: a unique selection of quality products and helpful, friendly service.

Customers can rely on the exceptional personal service they will receive from the merchants and sales associates. They are very knowledgeable about their products and inform you so you know everything about the item you are considering purchasing. The value of quality customer service and expert advice goes a long way to achieving customer satisfaction.

The holiday season is the perfect time to catch up with old friends, and loved ones, and you don’t need to leave the comfort of your own neighbourhood.

There is a cozy and quaint coffee shop or bakery on every corner. Port Credit and Streetsville offer several café and bakeries for you to choose from. Streetsville Village features: Kate’s Town Talk Bakery, Bakers Ville, Cake Royale Inc., Swirls Cupcake, Second Cup and Starbucks. In Port Credit there are many coffee shops and bakeries along the Lakeshore Road strip including: La Villa Fine Foods, The Social Cupcake, The Guilty Dog Coffee House, Destination Café, Dunk’n Dip, Timothy’s, Second Cup and Starbucks. Grab a warm beverage, baked good, or sandwich at one of the many cafés and eateries centrally located in the heart of the villages. Order ahead for the best pastries and cakes for your holiday events this year!

None other than our very own Mayor Hazel McCallion led the parade. She was looking festive in her Santa Hat, as she smiled and waved to everyone as she passed. Many of our favourite festive floats returned this year, along with some memorable new ones. The float sponsored by Vic Johnston Community Centre and the Streetsville Hockey League stood out with its larger than life cube shaped Canadian flag, brimming with young SHL players. Speaking of sports teams, the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs floats caught everyone’s eye; spectators tried to get a good look through the windows to see the teams’ dressing rooms. The Maple Leafs mascot Carlton followed behind the Leafs float, shaking children’s hands as he passed.

Port Credit and Streetsville’s array of restaurants and pubs will satisfy your taste buds, whatever you are craving. Both villages offer a wide range of dining establishments along the strip, each offering unique, delectable dishes. The bars, pubs and lounges in Port Credit are well known for their savory food and lively atmosphere. These venues include: Lake Affect Patio Bar & Grill, Roc’n Doc’s, Breakwater, The Brogue Inn, The Crooked Cue, The Harp, The Pump House and Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar. In Streetsville there are also many quality restaurants for you to choose from including: Goodfellas, Cantina Mexicana, Brick House Pizza Company, Giorgio’s Ristorante, Graydon Bar & Grill, Mondello Ristorante, Saucy, and The Franklin House. Call ahead to your favourite restaurant or pub to reserve your corporate holiday party or social event!

The pleasant sound of marching bands playing classic Christmas carols filled the streets. It was great to see and hear some young marching bands showcasing their talent and taking part in this citywide celebration. The St. Joseph Secondary School Marching Band, St. Marcellinus Drumline and the Burlington Teen Tour Band gave an astounding performance. Other talented marching fabulous bands who returned this year to fill the streets with their Christmas melodies include: The Streetsville Pipes & Drums, The Community Living Hamilton Drum Corps, Mississauga Top Hat Marching Orchestra, The York Lions Steel Band and The Queens University Band.

During this busy time of year, we sometimes forget to give ourselves a little TLC. This holiday season visit one of Streetsville or Port Credit’s salons, spas or massage centres and give yourself some much needed pampering. Whether it is a therapeutic trip to the spa, a manicure and pedicure, or a new hairstyle for the winter season, the villages have just what you need. While you are there you can treat a friend to the gift that keeps on giving, a spa or salon gift certificate.

Aside from the bands and floats, there were many other groups and characters who walked the streets, dressed in festive attire. The brave and heroic St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs also made their way down Queen Street, stopping to give a friendly canine greeting to the crowd. Let’s not forget the horses dressed in Santa hats pulling a carriage gracefully through the village. Santa’s Candy Cane Dancers sponsored by Gymnastics Mississauga showed off some of their dance moves. Among the exciting characters that made an appearance were: Mr. Grinch, ginger bread men, real live reindeers, Chinese dragons, and upside down clowns. Santa’s Mail Depot Sponsored by Mississauga Kids returned to collect the children’s wish list letters, to be delivered to Santa’s workshop in time for Christmas.

This holiday season, why put yourself through the daunting task of scouring big box stores or shopping malls for gifts when you need search no further than the local boutiques in your area? Take the time to engage in Streetsville and Port Credit this holiday season and discover that everything you could possible need, or want is right within the comfort of your own neighbourhood!

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The children with rosy cheeks and frozen toes gripped their cups of hot cocoa, as they eagerly awaited the grand finale of the parade. Our guests of honour arrived at once; Santa Claus and his eight reindeer, led by Rudolph came gliding down the street. The jolly man in his sleigh was all smiles, waving and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Thanks to all the sponsors and everyone who came out and supported the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade! We will see you next year for the Annual Santa Claus Parade. For more information or to get involved visit www.mississaugasanta. com.

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The Funny Returns to Port Credit The 2nd annual Port Credit Comedy Festival run by the Port Credit BIA is back and promises to be funnier than ever! February 28th – March 2nd, 2014 the Festival will host 5 shows at three venues, featuring eight top international comedians.

The Festival Gala, held Thursday, February 28th at the First United Church, will showcase headliner Frank Spadone who has been featured at two Just For Laughs Gala shows, toured all over the globe and has won many comedy awards. This show will also showcase a taste of some of the other festival comics including: Gilson Lubin, from MTV’s Live and his own Comedy Now Special; Graham Chittenden, host of MTV’s ShowTown and crowd favourite from last year’s festival; Erica Sigurdson and Darcy Michael from Vancouver; Chris Gibbs from the UK; and very special guest host, Mike Bullard from Open Mike, winner of countless awards and all around humanitarian.

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The main Festival shows are held Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd at Clarke Hall and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 182. Featuring the above named comics and additional special guest comic Arthur Simeon.

This event is in support of The Compass and a collection of food and donations will take place. All tickets are on sale December 2nd and will be available online at www.portcreditcomedy.com or official box offices: Ric’s Recollections, 257 Lakeshore Road East, (905) 891-1523 or Impressionable Gifts & Décor, 74 Lakeshore Road East, (905) 271-8999.

All shows are licensed and intended for a mature audience. Ticket prices $26 - $45 in advance. For more information please visit www.portcreditcomedy.com

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Streetsville is the Destination for Major TV Movie Holidaze Premiering this Month

Streetsville All Lit Up for the Holidays: The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

By: Lindsay Howe

By: Lindsay Howe

The holiday film entitled Holidaze is a major TV production for the ABC Family Channel and will premiere on Sunday, December 8th at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Spark.

Streetsville officially rang in the holiday season with the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree on Friday, November 22. Hundreds gathered at Main Street Square to watch the unveiling of the bright Christmas tree lights. The tree this year is tall and full, with beautiful bright lights all around it. People from across the village come out each year to the Tree Lighting Ceremony because it truly puts them in the Christmas spirit. From carolers, to wagon rides and Santa, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Channel ABC Spark in Canada is airing the same holiday schedule as the American station ABC Family. Not only was Streetsville the chosen destination for this holiday flick, but also the fictional town in the film is named “Streetsville”, Illinois. The film Holidaze was shot nearly a year ago and there has been a lot of anticipation to finally watch this heartwarming family movie.

On January 16th, 2013 a Harvest Festival themed film set decorated our Main Street Square. Scenes were shot all around town, from the cemetery, to Graydon’s, The Shop for All Reasons, along Queen Street South and of course, our Main Street square. The film’s leading actress is the well-known television star Jennie Garth, famous for her role on Beverley Hills 90210, and more recently, Dancing with the Stars. Garth’s co-star Cameron Mathison is a soap star from All My Children. In the film Melody (Garth) is a workaholic who is sent to her hometown of Streetsville by her boss to close a business deal, which will allow her company to build a big discount store in the town. The citizens of the town of Streetsville are against the store being built, and everything her company stands for. While Melody is initially anxious to return home to her ‘real’ life, she ends up bonding with her family and childhood sweetheart Carter (Mathison).

When Melody falls and bumps her head, she awakes to an alternate reality where she never left her hometown of Streetsville, and married Carter. Melody is left to discover where her home and heart truly are.

The carriage ride is always a popular attraction at the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Families had the opportunity to gallop down Queen Street on a horse drawn carriage and experience the scenic streetscapes of the village. The weather was crisp but the hot chocolate and apple cider helped to keep us warm.

Gingerbread men gave out candy canes and other holiday treats to the families.

Candles were lit and handed out, illuminating the Main Street Square.

Families waited in anticipation of the arrival of a very special visitor. The crowd cheered as the jolly man in red came around the corner. Santa was all smiles, eager to greet the excited children who waited patiently for their turn to sit on Santa’s knee and reveal their Christmas wishes. Parents took this opportunity to snap an unforgettable photo, as a keepsake of this occasion.

Make sure to catch Holidaze on Sunday, December 8th at 8 p.m. on ABC Spark Canada to see all of your favourite village landmarks featured in this special holiday film.

At the ceremony the winners of the annual Christmas Window Decorating Contest were announced. Congratulations to Body and Soul Day Spa for winning First Place, followed by Joanne Lipp European Skincare as the runner up and in third place Mr. Rooter. All thirteen entries this year should be congratulated because their storefronts are each beautifully decorated. A special mention should be made to Spatoepia and Streetsville Florist who were also favourites of the judges. Streetsville is looking stunning, and beautifully lit; the village is in full festive form for the season.

It was a fun-filled festive night for all who attended. A special thanks to the Streetsville BIA for putting on this wonderful annual Christmas event. Happy holidays everyone!

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COMMUNITY CORNER | STREETSVILLE Remembrance Day Streetsville’s Remembrance Day events took place on Monday, November 11th starting with a parade along Queen Street South, made its way to the cenotaph.

A ceremony and a moment of silence at 11 a.m. paid respect to the many men and women who sacrificed so much so that we could enjoy the lives we lead today.

Spooktacular 2013 Much to the delight of 300 children and their families , Spooktacular took place at the Vic Johnston Community Centre on Saturday, October 26th. Little ones dressed in costumes enjoyed fun activities including Halloween crafts, cupcake decorating, meeting a princess, face painting, games, balloon animals, story and music time, treats and a loot bag to take home.

The event also raised almost $300 and several boxes of food to donate to the Eden Community Food Bank.

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The Trillium Health Partners want you to save February 8th 2014, on your calendar and be prepared to laugh out louder!

SHL upcoming events SHL Breakfast with Santa: December 14th, 2013 SHL Christmas Tournament December 27th-December 29th, 2013 Winter Classic Family Day: Feb 17th, 2014 SHL March Break Tournament: March 13th – March 16th, 2014 For information on any of these events, call 905-826-2030.

Mississauga Board of Trade’s Business Awards of Excellence Streetsville’s Ladner’s Clothier was awarded the prestigious Sam McCallion Community Involvement Award at the 2013 MBOT Business Award evening on November 21st.

This award of excellence is given to a Mississauga small business that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and support towards community initiatives.

Streetsville Arena Public Skating Public Skating takes place Sunday’s from 1:00-2:30 pm until March 23, 2014.

Cost is $4 or $10 for a Family/Group (3-5 people). There is also a Parent with Preschoolers and Seniors free skate, sponsored by All Canadian Courier every THURSDAY until April 17, 2014! Come on out from 12:30 – 2 pm.

Ottawa to give $25,000 to repair Streetsville’s crumbling cenotaph The federal government has announced on Saturday, November 9th that it will provide $25,000 to fund repair work to the aging Streetsville cenotaph.

Mississauga Santa Claus Parade supports Toy For Tots campaign The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade was excited to announce that they were working with its lead sponsor, Enersource Corporation to collect toys for the Toys for Tots Campaign along with Peel Regional Police. During the Mississauga Santa Claus parade spectators were asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy that were collected at two designated booths during the parade. A cheque for $1000 was also presented during a small ceremony at Enersource. The Toys For Tots campaign runs until December 24th and new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any Peel Regional Police Division and the Vic Johnston Community Centre.

The funds were announced by Mississauga-Streetsville MP Brad Butt and will be part of the ongoing $3.1 million renovation plan for Streetsville Square, on which the monument stands. Upon completion of the much-needed masonry work, the cenotaph will be moved from its current place on an island at the centre of the square to the southeast corner. It’s new location will include a new concrete base surrounded by granite paving, lighting, a steel railing and landscaping. “This restored cenotaph will continue to be the focal point for residents to come together for remembrance activities,” said Butt. “It will be a lasting reminder of the service and sacrifices of our country’s heroes.”

The announcement was made on behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino, and funding will be provided through the federal government’s cenotaph/monument restoration program. The initiative sees the government pairing up with local organizations and community groups across the country to ensure war monuments are well maintained.

Streetsville Historical Society upcoming events On December 8th from 12 until 4 pm, the Home for the Holidays Open House will take place at the Leslie Log House, 4415 Mississauga Road. The Streetsville Historical Society will meet on December 12 at 7 pm at Specialty Care, 4350 Mississauga Road. Kay Matthews will be the guest speaker on Streetsville Heritage Tours.

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COMMUNITY CORNER | PORT CREDIT Caroling In the Park Join your friends and neighbours on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm for the 39th festive community caroling in Port Credit Memorial Park.

A Little Water Goes a Long Way for Ward 1 At Council, Ward 1 was recognized as the greenest ward in Mississauga for the second time in a row by achieving the highest resident participation in the use less water challenge of the Let Your Green Show Campaign.

Footprints of Christmas Will take place on December 5, 6, 7 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at St. Andrew’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, 24 Stavebank Rd. N. in Port Credit beginning at 6:30 pm. A guided tour inside and outside the Church where guests, placed “in a family of 12”, interact with more than a dozen dramatizations including the three wise men, shepherds tending their sheep, the tax collector, the innkeeper and finally the newborn child in a manger. Free Admission! Live Animals! Warm Hospitality!

“It’s an honour to accept the Greenest Ward Award on behalf of Ward 1 residents once again,” said Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey, member of Mississauga’s Environmental Advisory Committee. “Our residents should be proud of their ongoing commitment to the environment and in fact, last November we also won the grow local/eat local challenge.”

Clarkson Community Centre Room Dedication The City of Mississauga honoured Margaret Marland, former Ward 2 Councillor of the City of Mississauga by dedicating a room at the Clarkson Community Centre on November 5th. For more than 28 years, Margaret served as Ward 2 City Councillor, elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga South as Deputy House Leader, Chair of Caucus and Cabinet Minister without Portfolio. She also holds the distinction of being the first female Member of Provincial Parliament elected in Peel and the first female Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister elected in Mississauga.

From March 22 to August 31, residents of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon registered their water-saving actions to help turn Peel green and chose from a variety of money-saving rewards. By registering, every action a resident took was tracked on an interactive map. This information was then used to recognize the greenest ward in each municipality. Registered actions also entered participants into a monthly draw for prizes.

“The use less water challenge is a great success, saving approximately 38 million litres of water over the course of one year,” said Brenda Osborne, director, Environment Division and Greenest Ward Award presenter. “We’ll be back next spring with ways to give your car a break to continue making Mississauga greener.”

Congratulations to the winning wards in Brampton and Caledon: • Brampton Ward 2 – North Brampton/Heart Lake, Councillor John Hutton, Councillor Paul Palleschi • Caledon Ward 2 – South-West Caledon, Councillor Allan Thompson, Councillor Gord McClure For more information about the Let Your Green Show Campaign, visit letyourgreenshow.ca. To let your green show all year long, check out the green event listings.

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Family Fables – Strong Roots

By Deanne Clipperton

There is a saying about the two most important gifts we can give our children.

Roots and wings. I think that living in the community we live in enables me to do just that.

My oldest son Nolan is 7 and in grade 2.

He is learning about different cultures and traditions that are celebrated by people around the world throughout the year. He had to do a presentation with props for his tradition/celebration which was Christmas.

In our family my great grandmother started to give her grandchildren, my dad and his four siblings, a hand knit stocking, each one was the same pattern with their name and year of birth across the top. My grandmother continued this tradition for new family members; spouses and babies. To get a family stocking from my grandmother was a welcome to the family. My husband was so excited the Christmas he received his, my sister-in law opened hers first and I thought he was going to lose his mind, he was so upset as he had been around longer than she had and still didn’t have one!

He was the next one to open his present and was so pleased to unwrap his stocking. My grandmother passed away before my children were born but I was able to get the pattern and I have made a stocking for each of them, so they have their own piece of the family puzzle. For Nolan’s presentation one of his props was his stocking and he was very excited to share with his class the story of his Christmas stocking. For him this is one of his roots.

When we go to the arena there is a change room named after my dad to recognize his involvement in the arena and the old Streetsville Derby’s. Their dad is also recognized with his name on a plaque for his involvement with the arena and SHL. So, when my kids go skating or to play hockey they can get dressed in Popa’s room or can look for Todd’s name on the wall. Other roots that help give them confidence and a feeling of belonging.

This past Remembrance Day my family and I placed wreaths for my great grandfather and my great uncle who died in the First World War and are recognized on the Cenotaph. I took my kids out of school so that they could participate in the ceremony at the Cenotaph and pay tribute to all the people who gave their lives for us. Another root that connects them to the village.

I think that the roots we establish for our children are easier to grow in a place that feels like a community, like home, like the village we live in. I know that not all families can trace roots back as far as we can but there was a time long ago that a relative of mine found this unique little village and felt something special and decided it was a good place to grow some roots.

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The roots that we establish as parents provide our children with the confidence and the pride to follow in our footsteps and to take chances and try things on their own. By making their own footsteps or wing prints they can grow their own roots and leave a mark where ever they go because they know that they always have the deep roots they need to keep them safe.

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Lest We Forget…

By J. Knox

It's the most Wonderful Time of the Year!

As happens every November 11th, veterans, dignitaries, police and fire services personnel, residents and school children of Port Credit and Mississauga gathered again this year to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our Canadian Forces Veterans during times of war, conflict and peace.

Twenty-six year old Afghanistan Veteran Cpl. Eric Fast of the Toronto Scottish unit marched for the first time in this year’s parade of veterans from the Port Credit Legion to the Cenotaph on Stavebank Rd. Cpl. Fast, a relatively new member of the Port Credit Legion Branch #82 was asked if he would lay the Afghanistan Veterans wreath during the ceremony and he was honoured to do so. The Afghanistan wreath was also laid in memory of Mississauga Trooper Marc Hani Diab who died at the age of 22 on March 8, 2009 when an implosive devise detonated near his armored vehicle in Shah Wali Kot, a district Northeast of Kandahar City.

Also in attendance at the Remembrance Day services were members of the 1st C.A.V. (Canadian Army Veterans) St. Lawrence Unit. The 1st C.A.V. hold an annual Trooper Marc Diab Motorcycle Ride, a fundraising memorial event with proceeds going to various local and international charities. The Marc Diab Ride takes place on the third weekend in September.

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Port Credit’s ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas: Fighting Hunger One Family at a Time By: Lindsay Howe This year marks the 5th anniversary of Port Credit’s ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas, the holiday food and fundraising drive in support of The Mississauga Food Bank. There will be an array of fun, festive events happening across the village of Port Credit in the month of December.

The Bite at the Brogue on Saturday, December 23rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at The Brogue Inn. MP Stella Ambler presents this special holiday event. The Brogue Inn is located at the North West corner of Lakeshore and Hurontario Street. Join in for an evening of holiday cheer in support of the Mississauga Food Bank.

Admission is $10 and a non-perishable food item at the door. There will be a cash bar, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, a 50/50 draw and a door prize (a flat screen TV). Tickets are available in advance at The Brogue, or call 905-496-1706 or email stella.ambler.C1@parl.gc.ca.

The charity was started to raise money and collect food donations for hungry children in the community. The annual event returns this year, continuing its mission to fight hunger and feed hope. Community members will come together to support this vital initiative, raising as much money and non-perishable food donations as possible. Last year $50, 000 was raised from the events in Port Credit, and loads of food was collected, as well as 800 turkeys were given to hungry families.

The family-friendly ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas Annual Turkey Dinner hosted

by Canadian Funnyman Graham Chittenden is already sold out! This event has become so huge because of how much the community wants to give and help out. Chairman of ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas Dan Meadowcroft estimates this dinner alone will raise approximately $30,000 for the cause. The Turkey Dinner is just one of the many fundraising efforts and events taking place throughout the month.

This year Amadio’s Pizza will be hosting a fundraiser until December 22nd. For every pick-up and delivery order, Amadio’s will donate $1 to ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas. Customers can match Amadio’s $1 donation, or beat it by donating any amount over $1. Their goal is to fundraise $5,000.

‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas’ fundraising efforts make a tremendous contribution to The Mississauga Food Bank each year. These events help to spread the word about hunger and deliver hope to our hungry neighbours this holiday season.

The Holiday Turkey Drive is a collaborative effort by Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa and the Port Credit BIA to feed families in need this holiday season. The Turkey drive raises funds for The Mississauga Food Bank and The Compass Food Bank. Simply purchase a turkey to be donated to a deserving family in the community. On December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Charles Sousa and the other donors will deliver the donated turkeys to the Mississauga Food Bank.

The cost of a turkey is $35 and when you purchase one you are ensuring a local family in need will receive a holiday feast this year. Orders will be received until December 12th. For more information visit www.twasthebitebeforechristmas. com or contact by phone 647-241-6938 or email sousaturkeydrive@gmail.com.

A special thanks goes out to all those taking part in these events. Let’s continue to work together to fight hunger and feed hope; together we will make a difference.

Contact ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas by phone at 905-306-8000 or by email at twasthebitebefore@gmail.com.

Mark your calendar for the following ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas events: Tree Lighting and Holiday Carnival on Saturday, December 7th. ­­­hosted by Councillor Jim Tovey. The event will kick off with free carnival rides from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., followed by the Tree Lighting from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lake Affect Bar and Grill located 1 Port Street East. There will be a tree decorating and lighting of the tree. The night will feature live entertainment from the Pie Guys, with special guest Chuck Jackson. Come out, donate to the food bank and take part in the holiday celebration.

Sunday, December 8th from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. La Villa Fine Foods & Bakery is doing an All Day Breakfast event. When customers make a $10 donation, they will receive a delicious breakfast. La Villa Fine Foods & Bakery is located at 331 Lakeshore Road East.

Wrap Party on Sunday, December 15th from 4:30 – 8:30 at Roc’n Doc’s featuring Chuck Jackson, The Allstars and other special guests. Come out to experience the live entertainment, enjoy some festive cake, and support a worthy cause.

Roc’n Doc’s is located at 105 Lakeshore Road East.

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Easter Seals Christmas Party: Spreading Christmas Cheer One Child At A Time

DECEMBER 14th, 2013

By: Lindsay Howe

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On Sunday, November 24th the Vic Johnston Community Centre Banquet Hall was packed with local families who came out to participate in some holiday fun and celebrations. The families were excited to take part in this heart-warming, all-inclusive Christmas Party.

4:00PM ANDERSON Christmas Festival Sleigh Ride

TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker Suite

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Dance of the Buffoons

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For almost 20 years, the Annual Easter Seals Christmas Party has continued to achieve its mission to put smiles on children’s faces and fill their hearts with joy.

Easter Seals events such as this one gives children with physical disabilities the opportunity to experience freedom, joy and a sense of accomplishment.

The children had the opportunity to get their face painted, make holiday crafts and enjoy delicious treats. Scooby-Do and Goofy were among some of the Disney characters who came out to meet, greet and take photos with the children. Everyone’s favourite mischievous Christmas character Mr. Grinch was also in attendance.

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Last but not least, the guest of honour, Santa Claus himself showed up, and each child had the opportunity to sit on his knee and spend time with Santa. The children got their photo taken with Santa, and each received a loveable little Christmas bear from Santa as a gift.

Each child left with a special loot bag, a keepsake of this memorable Christmas party. Most families headed straight over to the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade, as it was immediately following the party. The Easter Seals families received reserved seating at the parade, allowing them to witness the holiday action front row and center!

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Taste of Streetsville Donates $2,222 To Trillium Health Partners Foundation

This annual event raised money for the redevelopment of the Credit Valley Hospital’s Emergency Department The fifth year proved to be a popular one for Taste of Streetsville, as it welcomed over 4000 diners to the 10 participating restaurants during the almost month long event. Each year $.50 from every Taste of Streetsville menu sold is donated to The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation, now part of the Trillium Health Partners Foundation.

On Tuesday, October 22nd, the Streetsville BIA and participating restaurant owners gathered to present this year’s cheque for $2,222 for the redevelopment of the emergency department at the Credit Valley Hospital.

“We are so happy to be able to give our largest donation yet to the foundation this year,” said Julie Walker, Promotions Director for the Streetsville BIA. “Having been around now for five years it has become an exciting event for the local community, who come out to support not only our local restaurants, but our local hospital too.”

“We are so appreciative of the generous donations of both the restaurant owners and customers who made this year’s event the most successful one yet,” said Kristin Scarfone, Manager Community Initiatives at Trillium Health Partners Foundation. “Funds raised will support the planned redevelopment of our Emergency Department that will allow for expanded clinical support services, such as diagnostic imaging to keep up with demand, more efficient flow of patients, enhanced quality of care and increased personal privacy and dignity for patients. It’s the best way to give back to your community - enjoying delicious food and supporting your local hospital!”

This year, from September 9th - October 6th, Taste of Streetsville offered diners a $25 prix fixe menu at 10 different restaurants. Most menus included three courses and featured a variety of options, including menu favourites. Diners also entered to win gift baskets at each restaurant which featured a gift certificate for a dinner for two, along with other goodies. For the first time this year two local cafes also participated in ‘Just a Taste of Streetsville” offering lower priced menu options.

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The holiday season has quickly come upon us, and we find ourselves quite busy with going to shopping malls to purchase gifts for our loved ones; preparing for wonderful holiday dinners; and looking forward to taking some time to relax and enjoy quality time spent with friends and family.

Streetsville United Church Food Pantry The Streetsville United Church Food Pantry has been serving our community for 7 years now, and the Pantry has now become part of the Mississauga Food Bank Network, which serves over 65,000 people per month through its community food banks. The Pantry’s most needed items for 2013 are:

• 1L Juices • Baking items (cake, cookie and muffin mixes) • Boxed Cereal • Bus Tickets • Canned Fish (tuna, salmon) • Canned Fruit • Canned Meats (chicken, ham, luncheon meat) • Canned Soups • Cereal Bars • Chunky Soups and Stews • Cookies • Crackers • Grocery Vouchers • Instant Hot Cereal • Juice Boxes • Kraft Dinner • Mayonnaise • Nut Free Snacks • Oatmeal • Oatmeal (bulk) • Pancake Mix • Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste • Side Dishes • Syrup • White Flour

At this time of year, we also often find ourselves thinking about those who are less fortunate than ourselves, who may not be able to afford gifts for loved ones or who may not have enough food on the table for a holiday meal. The most recent Mississauga statistics show that approximately 17% of Mississauga’s population of over 740,000 people lives in poverty, which is around 125,000 people who cannot afford the necessities of life, including food. These vulnerable groups include children, single parents, seniors, and people living alone.

I know each and every one of you wants to help your neighbours in need this holiday season, so please consider making a food or monetary donation to our wonderful local food banks, who work very hard to foster a Mississauga where no one goes hungry. Please consider supporting the following local food banks or a food bank of your choice this holiday season:

Mississauga Food Bank The Mississauga Food Bank (MFB) is the central food bank in Mississauga, serving over 65,000 people per month and 2.8 million meals each year through its extensive network of community food banks. Whether it is through a before-school breakfast club, a youth drop-in centre, or a seniors’ hot meal program, the MFB is reaching people where they live and trying to help those who live in poverty.

The MFB accepts donations of non-perishable food items and monetary donations as well. If you are organizing a food drive, the MFB can supply you with barrels to collect food and coordinate food pick-up; each barrel will hold approximately 300 lbs of food. The MFB’s most needed items for 2013 are:

You may drop off non-perishable food items directly to the Pantry during opening hours, which are Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Streetsville United Church is located at 274 Queen St. South in downtown Streetsville. The Pantry also accepts monetary donations in lieu of food items. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please send a cheque to Streetsville United Church (note: benevolent) 274 Queen St. South Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 1L8.

For more information about the Pantry, please call 905-826-1542.

• Macaroni & Cheese • Peanut Butter • Canned Fruit • Canned Fish • Rice – small or regular size boxes

Also, if you and your family are looking for a great party on New Year’s Day, bring the whole gang down to my annual 2014 New Year’s Day Open House & Skate Party, hosted with MP Brad Butt and MPP Bob Delaney, at the Vic Johnston Community Centre (lobby & arena), 335 Church Street, on January 1, 2014, from 12 noon-2 pm. Bring your ice skates and enjoy free ice skating at the Vic Johnston rink with your friends and family. There will be lots of great prizes, free skating, and fun for the whole family! Please bring a small donation and/or non-perishable food items for the local food banks. Food donation bins will be set up at the Vic Johnston CC lobby beginning December 9, 2013 until January 1, 2014 and all food collected will be donated to the Streetsville United Church Food Pantry immediately after our skate party. I hope to see you there and look forward to celebrating with you and your family on January 1st! For more information about this special community event, please call my office at 905896-5011.

Donations of non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Mississauga Food Bank, which is located at 362550 Goldenridge Road (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm or Friday, 9am to 12pm) or alternatively dropped off to any Mississauga Fire Hall. Visit www. mississaugafooddrive.org for a list of drop-off locations. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Mississauga Food Bank, please visit www. themississaugafoodbank.org/donatefunds. You can also donate by phone by calling 905-270-5589 or send a cheque to The Mississauga Food Bank 36-2550 Goldenridge Road, Mississauga, ON L4X 2S3.

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Also, please be advised that City of Mississauga offices will be closed at noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 to Wednesday, January 1, 2014 (inclusive) and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2014. For a full listing of the City’s services and hours of operation during the holiday closure period, please visit www. mississauga.ca.

Bruce Daley’s premium Christmas trees are fresh cut, straight from Nova Scotia. Daley’s trees are sold at 2 locations in Mississauga, at Centre Plaza in Streetsville and the Canadian Tire at Mavis and Dundas.

Make your Christmas celebration complete with a stunning Daley tree for your home!

On behalf of myself and my two staff, Anita Solomon and Kim Duarte, I would like to extend our very best wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas, great holiday season, and a happy, prosperous New Year! I look forward to serving you and your family in 2014! As always, if you need any assistance on this or any other municipal matter, please don’t hesitate to call my office at 905-8965011, or e-mail at george.carlson@mississauga.ca.

Visit one of the Daley tree locations to bring home your own Nova Scotia tree for your living room. Plan on getting your tree early December as there is a limited quantity available.

For more information, call Bruce Daley at 905-826-1512.

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Craft Show Assists Students at Home and Abroad

Christmas Cheer

By J. Knox With the Christmas holiday season fast approaching, I think it’s a good time to re-visit some advice that I offered a few years back.

Lorne Park Public School (LPPS) held their 3rd Annual Craft Show on Saturday, November 16th bringing to the community beautifully crafted items for purchase from 53 local artisans, crafters and small business.

The interest and demand for vinyl and turntables is not slowing down and in fact, the increase in record sales is actually surprising some industry insiders.

While in many cases it is just a fad ( more on that later), most of the customers are just fed up with the current music scene and are looking for the “magic” that quality music can and does provide. The cliché “you get what you pay for” certainly holds true in the record and turntable market and with a little direction, you can see what the fuss is all about.

Turntables are available for as little as $100 to some going for $26,000! The spread in prices is huge and somewhat daunting but count on spending $300 to $500 for a quality starting turntable. There are no “bells & whistles” on most quality ‘tables, just basic functions such as power, cuing and in some, speed adjustment.

You might be wondering why such a price spread? The simple answer is quality of materials, workmanship and ability to play records.

If you are buying a turntable as a fad, only spending in the $100 range will get you something that will play some records but the sound will be poor and the listener’s interest will be short. In fact, I’ve had some customers complain that these cheap ‘tables skip on brand new lps, as the grooves are cut wider and deeper than in vinyl’s heyday of the 60s, 70s & 80s. The needles are just spit out of the groove with information they just aren’t good enough to handle.

The more money you spend on a cartridge/stylus, the more refined it is and it traces the groove deeper giving more accurate sound. Often these cheap record players are made of plastic and some even come in an “all-in-one” system with built in CD player, radio and amp stacked into one unit. STAY AWAY from these, as far as you can!!!

”The Craft Show is a great event for the community to attend and get a head start on their holiday shopping, at the same time support their local school.

Money raised at the event is put towards enrichments and curriculum support for the children at LPPS”, says Arati Nair, one of 25 parent volunteers on the LPPS school council.

A portion of funds raised through a suggested $1 donation at the door, silent auction and bake sale will go toward the purchase of iPads for the students, guest speakers who will address subjects such as of bullying with students and for workshops on Facebook and cyber safety for parents.

Record labels are realizing that cd sales are dying off with digital downloads eclipsing their sales in large numbers. While downloads may be the way to go if you just like singles and pop fodder, but if your attention span is greater than a flea’s then the album format may be for you. There’s nothing greater than sitting down and listening to the “musical statement” an artist/band has created for an album. Vinyl records are being produced at a dizzying pace and many of the re-issues are simply stunning ! Most are 180 to 200 gram utilizing quality raw materials to give a substantial product. While some are digitally re-mastered (generally a bad choice), many are from the original analogue source which is as close to being in the studio with artist!

School council member and event organizer Jillian Rawlin says that the craft show is one of the largest fundraising events held by the school. “Giving back to the community is a big component to what we do at our fundraisers and we are always looking to find charities where we can contribute to. Free The Children is the charity we are supporting through today’s event” says Jillian.

Inspired by last year’s successful ‘We Create Change’ LPPS fundraising challenge, a group of grade 5 students made and sold bracelets at this year’s craft show with all proceeds going to Free The Children. The We Create Change challenge raised $500 in pennies. The Free The Children organization was able to use that money to bring clean water to 2,500 people for life.

New music by the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Mumford & Sons, Arcade Fire and many more are available on vinyl along with the re-issues of bands like Dire Straits, Allman Brothers, Van Morrison so there is loads of music to suit many tastes.

While I can’t stock all of the LPs, I do have a large selection, ones that I’ve heard or had rave reviews about. If you are still a bit confused about getting into vinyl and turntables, please come into the store, I’d be happy to chat for a few minutes and help give you direction about which way to go.

At this time of year I’d like to ask that if you can, help a neighbor, donate your time or money or food to help the less fortunate, and just plain BE NICE, a smile goes a long way and even if you brighten one person’s Christmas, then good on you !

Food bank donations can be left at the store. Peace, happiness and Merry Christmas,

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Shopping in the Village: The Retailer’s Open House

Celebrate Someone Special: Shop the Shop for All Reasons

By: Lindsay Howe

By: Lindsay Howe The Shop for All Reasons is a specialty gift boutique, centrally located in the heart of Streetsville. John and Loretta Viola have owned and operated The Shop for All Reasons for over 12 years.

The Village of Streetsville’s Retailer’s Open House was in full swing on Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hundreds gathered to preview the exciting new holiday arrivals. Many of the specialty boutiques were flowing with customers, eager to get a head start on their Christmas shopping and choose from exclusive collections of Christmas decorations and precious gifts. Sales associates were on hand to assist customers in finding the perfect gift for that special loved one. Some boutiques were serving complementary food and refreshments, or offering door prizes for you to enter to win.

This family run business offers a little bit of everything including: greeting cards, candles, kitchenware, jewellery, wind chimes, ornaments, glass art, pottery, paintings and sculptures. The Shop for All Reason carries an assortment of gourmet foods and spices, including over 160 different varieties of hot sauces.

The customers at The Shop for All Reasons rave about the range of items carried.

At The Shop for All Reasons you will find precious gifts for everyone on your shopping List. They carry a wide selection of Crabtree and Evelyn fragrances, and bath & body products for you to choose from. The gift boutique is renowned for their remarkable collection of wedding and baby gifts. Their wide range of eclectic home décor items promises you will find a special gift for the loved ones on your shopping list. They carry hard to find items and there is always something new to see on the shelves. Check out The Shop for All Reasons’ range of Canadian brands throughout the store. This specialty gift store offers a beautiful line of timeless, fashionable jewelry by Canadian artists. The Shop for All Reasons supports many smaller Canadian suppliers, and have known and worked with these companies for several years.

The Retailer’s Open House gives businesses a deadline to have all their winter fashions and merchandise ready for the onset of the holiday season. Meeting this launch date requires a lot of hard work and careful consideration. A significant amount of effort and detail goes into decorating these stores and window displays. All the hard work the merchants put in has certainly paid off, as the storefronts and interiors across the village are looking particularly exceptional this year.

John and Loretta strive to achieve the utmost customer satisfaction. If they don’t have the item in, it can be ordered especially for you. The staff at The Shop for All Reasons is friendly, inviting and very knowledgeable about their products.

Each precious item in the store has a story behind it, and the staff is happy to enlighten you about the history and benefits of the product you are considering.

Not only are they very informed about the products they carry, but the staff at The Shop for All Reasons takes the time to help you pick out the perfect gift, and wrap it for you at no cost.

Visit The Shop for All Reasons this holiday season for all your gift giving needs!

The Shop for All Reasons is located at 228 Queen Street South. Visit www. shopforallreasons.com for more details. Contact The Shop for All Reasons at 905858-9623 or email john@shopforallreasons.com.

Ladner’s Clothiers unveiled their winter line, featuring some of the popular colours and unique washes from the spring and summer. Ladner’s has the best selection of slim fit wool coats. Coats are less traditional this year; dressy yet can be worn as a sports coat. Ladner’s Clothiers dress shirts have a lot of detail and offer versatility. Ladner’s also features the best Canadian made dress shirts including Samuelsohn and Jack Victor from Montreal, and Coppley from Hamilton. Search no further than Ladner’s for the best gifts for the special men on your shopping list. Ladner’s Clothiers is located at 220 Queen St. South. Visit their website at www.ladnersclothiers.com.

The Retailer’s Open House was a great success! Thank you to all who came out. If you haven’t already, visit the village boutiques for your holiday shopping needs.

Shop local and experience the difference!

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Discover that Perfect Gem for your Loved One at Hickox Jewellery

Sleigh Bells Ring!

By: Lindsay Howe Tired of holiday line-ups? Tired of shopping? Tired of fake Santa’s in all the commercials urging you to buy, buy, buy? You need to give your spirits a lift, to renew your faith in the goodness of humanity and the joy of the season. And there’s no better way to do it than to come to the Mississauga Symphony’s annual “Holiday Spectacular” on December 14th at 4:00 pm at the Living Arts Centre!

Hickox Fine Jewellery is a family owned and operated boutique, serving Port Credit village for 60 years. The Ballard Family took over Hickox Jewellery from John and Ruth Hickox almost 25 years ago. Ted, Norma, and Lori Ballard have worked hard to fulfill John and Ruth Hickox’s life-long dream of creating fine jewellery at a price that is affordable.

Maestro Denis Mastromonaco and the orchestra will whirl you and your family on a journey to the North Pole as we play all your Christmas favourites, from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” to Leroy Anderson’s “Christmas Festival” and “Sleigh Ride”. You can sing along to beloved carols, beat in time to Johann Strauss’s “Radetsky March”, and dance in the aisles to Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dance of the Buffoons”. As always, we ask you not to applaud, but to ring sleigh bells and car keys and anything else that jingles merrily! (Bells will be on sale in the lobby, if you forget yours at home.)

Hickox Jewellery carries a lot of the popular brand name items, along with some unique gems you won’t find anywhere else. The brand names carried include: Pandora, Alfred Sung, Chisel, Gabriel & Co., Moda Anto, Zinzi, Di Donna, Tecimer, Stuller and Ethan Stars.

Visit Hickox to check out their stunning selection of Pandora beads and charms.

Hickox’s services include engraving, watch service, free ring cleaning, jewellery repairs, and restorations, and custom designs.

Our special guests will be the Halton Mississauga Youth Orchestra. The skills of these wonderful young performers might inspire your children to ask for music lessons so that they too can aspire to play on the stage of Hammerson Hall one day. To further that inspiration, our annual Long & McQuade Petting Zoo will be in the lobby before and after the concert. Your children can try to blow or bow the instruments that call out to them. Parents are welcome to try as well – it is never too late to learn to play an instrument!

Port Credit residents prefer to shop at Hickox for jewellery instead of bigger name jewelry stores because of the quality service they receive. The Ballard Family has a lot of experience in the jewellery industry. Their expert advice, and friendly service keeps their customers coming back.

Beginning in the month of December, visit Hickox Fine Jewellery and check out their Gabriel shop within the shop. The back wall of Hickox will be converted into a Gabriel store. Visit Hickox’s new Gabriel section to see their extensive line of timeless pieces, from bridal to fashion jewellery.

If you want to purchase some unique gifts, multi-talented orchestra players will once again be selling their arts and crafts in the lobby – everything from jewellery to weaving, photographs to paintings, woodwork pieces to little stocking stuffers.

Shop at Hickox this holiday season to discover a precious gem to give that special someone. Hickox is conveniently located at 106A Lakeshore Road East in Port Credit.

Visit Hickox Fine Jewellery on the web at www.hickoxfinejewellers.com. Contact Hickox’s by phone at 905 278 4522 or email at Hickox@on.aibn.com.

So join us for a concert of happy holiday sounds that will gladden your hearts, reminding you of the magic of the season.

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THE NEW TASTE OF AN OLD TRADITION!

Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South

Happy Holidays Constituency Office: 120 Lakeshore Road West, Unit 1 & 2 Mississauga, Ontario L5H 1E8 T: 905-274-8228 | F: 905-274-8552 csousa.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.charlessousa.ca

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Maili J Kostel studio grand opening

By J. Knox

It was a red carpet affair at the grand opening of the Maili J Kostel Studio on Friday, November 15th. Port Creditâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest business houses the combined services of the talented wedding and lifestyle photographer Mark Kostel and award-winning hair and makeup specialist Maili J. To help celebrate their successful joint venture and new studio location, Mark and Maili J. created a lively evening of glam and glitz featuring a posh fashion show. Fashions for gentlemen were provided by Off The Cuff and by in-house image consultant Maggie Ribeiro for the ladies. Pampered guests were treated to Wine and Sushi, door prizes and gift bags and a paparazzi photo booth red carpet style.

Services offered at this unique one stop shopping studio include image coaching, hair styling, makeup application, lash extensions, nail care, hair removal, nutritional advise and of course photography to capture for all time, the new and improved you.

For more information on the creative services of this ideal pairing please visit www.mailij. com and www.kostelphoto.com Pictured are Mark Kostel, Maili J and runway model Crystal R.

Congratulations!

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Vic, we would like to congratulate Vic Johnston Board Member Todd Ladner on his receipt of the Sam McCallion, Community Involvement Award with Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT).

Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tireless volunteer efforts for the Vic, the SHL, the community of Streetsville and greater Mississauga are sincerely appreciated by those benefiting from his efforts and this recognition is well deserved.

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Please join us at Vic Johnston Arena for our annual holiday skating party!

December 30th, 6:00-8:00pm.

All Welcome!

Seasons Greetings

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Brubacher Report

The Mississauga MLS Home Sales are up Annually in October Greater Toronto Area Realtors reported 8,000 home sales through the Mississauga MLS system in October 2013 - up from 6,713 transactions reported in October 2012. Over the same period, new listings on the Mississauga MLS system were down.

MLS sales in October 2013 was $539,058 - up by more than seven percent in comparison to the average price of $502,127 in October 2012. The MLS Home Price Index Composite Benchmark was up 4.5 percent year over year.

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and four other major real estate boards across Canada have developed a new system to measure and provide clarity on home prices and home price growth: the MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI).

The MLS® HPI is calculated using a sophisticated statistical model that is a hybrid of both the repeat sales and hedonic price approaches. The MLS® HPI takes into account a home’s quantitative attributes (e.g. the number of rooms it has; square footage etc.) and qualitative attributes (e.g., whether it has a finished basement, a view etc.).

The MLS® HPI approach provides a less volatile measure of price than averages and medians, which can swing dramatically in response to changes in the mix of home sales from one time period to the next.

If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, Scott can provide you with knowledge of the local market, accurate property information, real estate business expertise, and understanding of your real estate needs, and top negotiating practice. Scott also is accredited senior’s friendly with the SRES (senior’s real estate specialist designation) Call Scott for more information!

Scott Brubacher is a TOP Realtor 2013 in Mississauga for community Service – awarded by the Mississauga Real Estate Board and Real Estate Sales Rep – Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty 905-821-3200.

It was reported on the TREB Market watch report that the supply of new listings has been down year over year or at least not up by the same annual rate as sales. The market for detached, semi-detached and townhomes has rebounded in many areas of the GTA since the summer. The average selling price for Toronto

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Holly’s Tips

Lift Right, Shovel Right Did you know that each shovelful of snow weighs approximately 5 – 7 pounds? When you lift the snow to clear sidewalks and/or driveways, several hundred pounds of snow are being lifted.

If you are thinking of buying a home; do you buy first or sell first?

If you have decided that your current home is no longer meeting your needs and it’s time to move to a different house, you need to decide what to do first: buy the new house or sell your current home.

These snow shovelling winter months provide some physical challenges to our lower backs. Here are a few tips provided by the Ontario Chiropractic Association to keep your lower back safe and strong.

Read these tips to keep your back in shape: 1. Don’t let the snow pile up – frequent shovelling will allow you to move smaller amounts of snow at once to avoid a build-up.

2. Pick the right shovel – use a lightweight pusher-type shovel. If you are using a metal shovel, spray it with Teflon first, so the snow won’t stick to it.

3. Push, don’t throw – always push the snow to the side rather than throwing it. This way you avoid lifting heavy shovelfuls of snow and sudden twisting or turning movements.

There are pros and cons to each approach. When it’s a buyer’s market (lots of homes for sale and few buyers), most people opt to sell first. This is a safe route to ensure you do not end up owning a new house and unable to sell your current home. The downside to selling first is finding just the right house you want during the time allowed. You may have to opt for a home that doesn’t quite meet your expectations. If you are buying first in a buyer’s market, you may get a good price for your new house but you will face lots of financial pressure to sell as quickly as possible.

4. Bend your knees – use your leg and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting, while keeping your back straight.

5. Take a break – stop and take a break if you feel tired or short of breath. Shake out your arms and legs. If you have back pain that is severe or persists for more than a day after shovelling, see a chiropractor.

This winter, have fun and stay fit!

Please call Dr. Anne Perebzak, associates and staff at 905-271-1161 between Monday and Saturday for all your musculoskeletal needs. Our office wishes all of the community a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!

It’s a good idea to consult your realtor to help make the decision – knowing market conditions in both the neighbourhood in which you are buying and the community in which you are selling, is very important. Many other factors must also be considered such as interest rates and the time of year.

from your Mississauga South Ontario Progressive Conservative Candidate Effie Triantafilopoulos Email: EffieTforMississaugaSouth@gmail.com

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Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year

Is your intention to INVEST in Real Estate?

By Theresa Baird

If you have been thinking about in investing in Toronto condos, you should consider the tax implications. I recently was assisting a client who wanted to purchase in Toronto as she worked there and sometimes the commute was too much. To have a second condo could be a huge benefit. We encountered some challenges when trying to determine the HST implications of this purchase.

(1) A son or daughter when attending University/College, or (2) A parent who wanted or needed a place to reside, or (3) A spouse who planned to separate from the family, or (4) The buyer(s) who intended to downsize, or (5) The buyer(s) who intended to use the apartment when working downtown or when visiting Toronto (6) A son or daughter who was engaged to be married, or (7) A buyer wanted to move closer to a workplace OR to relocate a place of work

It is very important to get the right team onside to make sure you are making the right decisions, that you have all the facts in order to understand the costs involved when you decide to move into the unit, to rent the unit (is it commercial or residential) or flip the unit.

THEN the Canada Revenue Agency would typically conclude that HST is not applicable on the assignment/sale if (at a later date) a reasonable change in circumstance resulted in an assignment/sale of the unit if, for example:

Is HST applicable or payable by the assignor or seller who is assigning a contract to buy a newly constructed residential unit or a condominium unit in Ontario? This is also known as assignment sale. Inevitably, an offer to purchase an assignment property by a buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales representative will state that, if applicable, HST is included in the purchase price (as we typically see in any offer to buy resale residential properties). According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), there are sometimes situations where HST will, in fact, be applicable and payable by the assignor/seller who is assigning a contract to buy a newly constructed residential unit. When applicable, HST will be payable by the Assignor (buyer #1 from the builder) on the portion of the assignment sale price related to the return of deposits (paid to the builder by the assignor/seller) PLUS the gross profit (the difference between the builder price and the assignment price).

(1) Such son/daughter chose not to go to University/College, or (2) The buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom or dad no longer could use or wanted to use such apartment as a residence (due to their death or needs a retirement home), or (3) Intention to separate from family changed, or (4) Decision was made later not to downsize, or (5) The buyer(s) reasonably changed his/their minds about such intended use, or (6) The engaged son or daughter decided not to marry or decided to live elsewhere, or (7) The workplace location changed or the intended relocation of workplace changed

Believe it or not, whether or not HST is applicable to an assignment depends on the original intention/the plan (in the mind of the assignor/seller) when the offer to purchase was made with the builder. If the PRIMARY PURPOSE by the assignor/seller in buying from the builder was to profit by assigning/flipping the deal, THEN HST IS APPLICABLE to the assignment/sale. On the other hand, if an individual originally signed an offer to purchase a condo apartment (to be newly constructed by a builder) with the primary intention that the unit bought would be used (for example) by:

The question is whether the facts or circumstances would indicate to the Canada Revenue Agency that the condo was originally being acquired from the builder for the primary purpose of personal use versus buying the unit for only a potential profit with the intention of assigning or flipping the deal.

If a buyer purchases two or more new condo units or has a corporation purchase a residential unit, it is more difficult (perhaps impossible) to try to explain to the Canada Revenue Agency that the primary purpose in buying from the builder was to acquire the unit for personal use as a residence for an immediate family member.

For a more clear and specific advice, readers are advised to seek legal advice from a seasoned Real Estate or Tax Lawyer. A call to the local HST, as I did can leave you very confused, I tried three different people and got three different answers.

If you are considering buying a home from a building, investing in additional Real Estate, Buying your first home, or Smartsizing, look for available seminar dates on www.tbaird.com or contact Theresa Baird - Broker - Keller Williams Realty Solutions at 647-298-0997.

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Star Of Mississauga South Awards Ceremony Honours Local Entrepreneurs In a ceremony on Thursday, October 16th at Lakeshore Convention Center, Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa, the Port Credit BIA and the Clarkson BIA awarded outstanding local small businesses. Winners of the second annual Star of Mississauga South Awards were recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the community.

Members of the public nominated their favourite local small business.

Nominations were reviewed by an independent community panel, including Mississauga Board of Trade, City of Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre, and the General Manager of the Streetsville BIA. Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey and Ward 2 Councillor Pat Mullin were also on hand for the celebrations.

Congratulations to the Star of Mississauga South Winners in the following categories: Go Green Business Excellence – Karma Fine Furniture Consignment; Community Impact Excellence – Aielli Ristorante; Service Excellence – The Pilates Body Studio; Hospitality Excellence – Michael’s Back Door Restaurant; Rising ‘Star’ – Sweet Angel Chocolates; Networking Excellence/ MBOT Business Connector – Parsons Interior/ Jackie Connolly; Home-Based Business Excellence- UV Couture Inc. ; Business Person of the Year - Theresa Baird.

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H.E.L.P. for Seniors at Risk

By J. Knox

On Monday, November 4, Trillium Health Partners held a fundraising event called Jewels ‘n Jazz at TEN Restaurant & Wine Bar. The ticketed event brought in $7000 in aid of the Hospital Elder Life Program (H.E.L.P), a successful initiative piloted at Mississauga Hospital in 2011.

H.E.L.P is a program provided to patients, age 70 years and up who are at risk of physical and cognitive decline. The program is carried out by clinical experts and trained hospital volunteers through activities such as daily re-orientation, socialization, games, reading, puzzles, mealtime assistance and bed exercises.

The personalized care received by patients through H.E.L.P. assists in building independence, prepares patients to make the transition from hospital to home and helps to prevent hospital re-admissions.

The event featured Jazz music provided by Krista Blondin and Roberto Sapienza, a fashion show with volunteer models sporting the latest in fashion provided by Muse in Port Credit and Ti Vesto in Oakville, raffle prizes and a live auction followed by guest speaker, Daniel Rutley, Author of Escaping Emotional Entrapment.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

Julie Curitti, RN and Area Director at Bayshore Home Health, the title sponsor of the event, says that seniors want to remain in their homes for as long as possible and that they often need help in order to do this with comfort, independence and dignity. “Most of us here will at some point be assisting an aging family member or will know someone who is in this situation. Programs such as H.E.L.P. and Bayshore Home Health provide a vital service to the community in assisting our aging population and their families. Over the years, our health care system has come a long way in identifying seniors as a priority and in developing support services for seniors and their families, family members who often find themselves in a caregiving role” say’s Julie.

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What’s involved in a Child’s Eye Exam?

Ask Marsha from Comfort Keepers

By: Dr. Justine Fung, OD.

Children’s eye examinations by an optometrist are an important part of their overall health evaluations.

Dear Marsha, During a recent visit with my mother I noticed that she was not acting as sharply as she has in the past. Her dishes were piled up in the sink, her laundry basket was overflowing and I also heard from our family doctor that she had missed her last appointment. I would like to assist my mom with these tasks but my schedule is full. How do I begin the conversation of talking to my mom about having one of your caregiver’s assist with her needs?

Ann from Mississauga

Often, kids are unable to recognize problems because they assume their vision is as it should be. Many parents are surprised to learn that their child should have their eyes checked by the time they are 3 years old since these young children have yet to master the alphabet or are physically too small to use the machines.

An eye examination for an infant or toddler is an entirely different process from the one an adult experiences.

Dear Ann, Ideally, the best time to start this conversation with your mother is when you can bring a calm, compassionate perspective to the matter. Be sure to offer her the advantages of having a caregiver such as: keeping a clean and organized home and always being on time for appointments. You may have to give your mother specific reasons for your concerns and declare honestly that worrying about her is adding stress to your own life. Once both of you reach an understanding after hearing each other’s point of view, you can begin to discuss strategies. Often, homecare is a wise choice for many seniors and the most appealing approach to start. Many seniors want to remain in their own homes and maintain a familiar lifestyle for as long as possible.

Marsha- Comfort Keepers

Dear Marsha, My siblings and I have discussed the possibility of having a caregiver come and look after our father. Our father is receptive to the assistance because he has found it difficult to prepare meals and take care of the house since our mother suddenly passed away. However, we are all concerned about having a stranger come into his home amidst his valuable possessions and handle some of his personal belongings. How can we be certain that nothing will go missing?

“Skeptical” In Port Credit

An optometrist will start the exam by reviewing with the parent the child’s health, family history, and any visual concerns. Discussion of the child’s hobbies and performance in school and sports may also be relevant.

Dear Skeptical In Port Credit, Please be assured that when you choose Comfort Keeper’s to assist your father all of our caregivers are carefully screened, bonded, insured and covered by Worker’s Compensation for our clients’ protection. From in depth background checks to comprehensive training, we strive to offer the best possible Comfort Keepers for any specific individual or situation. Each caregiver must undergo a rigorous process including: national & local criminal background checks; driver’s checks; personal & professional reference checks. We strive to hire the very best caregivers to become Comfort Keepers because we only hire people we would want caring for our own loved ones.

Marsha- Comfort Keepers

The next stage of the eye examination tests the visual acuity of the child to determine the strength and sharpness of their vision. While older children are able to read alphabet letters, younger kids may be shown symbols. I occasionally have young patients who are nervous to speak, know limited English, or are non-verbal. In these cases, we often use matching cards that the child can point to.

Next, the optometrist will perform a series to tests to measure that the child’s eyes are working together as a team. Their eye alignment, depth perception, and tracking skills are evaluated to ensure that proper binocular vision is developing. These tests are often disguised as games and fun activities for the child - such as using 3D glasses and tracing mazes.

We invite you to submit any questions you may have concerning ‘taking care of a loved one or senior issues’ to marshaschofield@comfortkeepers.ca. If you need more information on our services, please call us at 905-813-3074.

During an adult eye exam, one of the most memorable parts is looking through various lenses and being asked if “1 or 2” is clearer. It is unrealistic for a young child to be successful using this type of evaluation. Instead, the optometrist is able to shine a light into the eye to determine if the patient requires glasses without them having to answer a single question. For kids, an interesting target for them to fixate upon is used to keep their eyes still for a longer period of time.

Marsha Schofield, B.A. Gerontology and the Business Development Manager for Comfort Keepers East & Central.

Finally, the optometrist will examine the eye health of the child be taking a look both inside and outside the eye. If the child is small, they may use handheld equipment to view the eye in place of the larger machines. Common eye problems seen in kids include eye allergies, blocked tear ducts, and defects within the eye that occur at birth.

Any abnormal findings may prompt the optometrist to perform further testing.

Many schools arrange for vision screenings that may identify visual defects.

However, studies have shown that up to 40% of kids with vision problems can pass a vision screening. An optometrist will be able to fully evaluate a child’s vision and eye health no matter their age to ensure they are reaching their full learning potential by the time they begin school.

Yearly eye exams for patients under the age of 19 are covered by OHIP. Dr. Justine Fung is an optometrist located at 102 Lakeshore Rd E and offers comprehensive eye examinations for adults, children and infants.

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Aging Eyes… What You Need to Know

By Silvia Yeomans, Queen Spectacle

My parents are starting to get older (as I am too!) and they are still very independent. Sometimes I watch the things they do and see things that I remember with my grandmother as she got older. Thankfully, their senses are still intact…

GLAUCOMA: Is known as “The Silent Thief” that often has no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure within the eye, and can lead to serious vision loss if not detected and treated at an early stage. If detected early, eye drops and laser surgery are effective in maintaining vision and preventing any additional vision loss.

We say my father ‘chooses’ not to listen sometimes though. But as I watch others who come into our office, I see things that are sometimes avoidable with good health, exercise, routine health checks and UV protection. The choices we make now are choices that will affect us when we are older.

We see that when people age, their visual needs change. Complications occur, and getting expert care from an Optometrist is critical.

MACULAR DEGENERATION: Is a disease that results in the deterioration to your central vision, and is the leading cause of vision loss among adults over the age of 55. Macular degeneration causes the central vision to be blurred yet the peripheral vision remains normal. It does not cause total blindness and is not painful. UV protection and good nutrition play an important role in the prevention of Macular Degeneration.

At age 65 and older, eye exams are recommended at least once a year. A comprehensive eye exam is the key to maintaining your vision and making it last a lifetime. Regular exams give you ease in knowing that your eyes are being looked after properly.

Seniors (65 and older) are at a higher risk for eye conditions and diseases that can threaten your sight, including:

Your vision is priceless! Eat well, exercise regularly, wear sunglasses and listen to your Optician… that’s me! Have your eyes’ examined and look after your eyes and your skin with UV protection.

CATARACTS: When the lens in your eye becomes cloudy (or opaque). People will cataracts find their vision blurry or hazy and cannot correct this with prescription glasses. Cataracts are commonly the result of excessive UV exposure, cigarette smoke, some medications and sometimes the result of an injury.

This is an article that was requested by a client who has 17% of her vision. She will never get her vision back. If you have any questions or would like me to write about a specific topic, email me at silvia@queenspectacle.com.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: Happens when blood vessels in the retina change.

Sometimes these vessels swell and leak fluid or even close off completely. In other cases, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. If diabetic retinopathy is left untreated, blindness can result.

Silvia Yeomans is the owner of Queen Spectacle. Queen Spectacle has locations in Streetsville, Port Credit and The Kingsway. They are a Full Eye Care Team recognized for their service excellence. For more information visit their website, www. queenspectacle.com.

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Toronto Maple Leaf Alumni verses LPHA Coaches

3rd Annual Diaper Drive a Success!

By Michael Doyle, President, Lorne Park Hockey Association

By Lydia Ordóñez-Niles

Some children will not receive or have toys to play with this year. The Lorne Park Hockey Association is asking you to help them put a smile on a child’s face this Holiday Season with the gift of a toy.

The 3rd Annual Diaper Drive was another success! Many, many thanks to everyone that donated.

The final tally was 73 packs of diapers donated, 6 packs of baby wipes, $287.20 in cash donations plus $8.00 in coupons from one sweet senior (equalled a free pack of diapers with those coupons - right on!). With the cash donations I was able to purchase an additional 30 packs for a grand total of 103 packs of diapers.

These diapers were donated to My Life Centre, The Interim Place and The Compass - which they were all very grateful for. Once again we were all able to make a positive difference and help cover the needs of our communities littlest ones. Congratulations to the winner of the in store draw, Mary Katherine.

For those that enjoy social media you can now follow us on Twitter @Impress_Gifts or like us on Facebook at Impressionable Gifts - Mississauga, here you will be kept up to date with everything such as announcements, ticket sales, contests and more. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!

For the fourth year, The Lorne Park Hockey Association Coaches Team will battle their heroes of the past, Darryl Sittler & the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni, in a game full of fun and surprises to help raise donations for the Peel Regional Police Toys for Tots Program. This exciting game will take place on Friday, December 13th at 7 pm at Iceland Arena 705 Matheson Blvd. East. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. The ticket price is a new, unwrapped toy or just $10! Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

Impressionable Gifts & Décor is located at 74 Lakeshore Rd. E. in Port Credit. Phone 905-271-8999 or email www. impressionablegifts.ca .

Mayor McCallion, Johnny Bower, City Councillors, MPPs & MPs will be there to drop the opening faceoff along with some surprise guests in attendance. A Shoot for a Car Contest will take place. Four lucky ticket holders will have the chance to win a brand new car from Whiteoaks Ford-Lincoln, many other prizes and give-a-ways.

In support of Sponsor A Child A Special Evening “Light Hearted Roast” In Honor of our Beloved

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014, 5:30 PM

(Doors Open for Cocktails & Networking)

LO CATIO N: Le Treport Banquet & Convention Hall, 1075 The Queensway East, Mississauga LIST OF PANEL INCLUDES: The Honourable Charles Sousa - MPP/Minister of Finance Cheif Jennifer Evans - Peel Regional Police Jake Dheer - Station Manager, Rogers Communications Inc. Ron Lenyk - CEO, The Living Arts Centre Ted Woloshyn - Toronto Star Columnist & Host, News Talk Radio 1010 TI C KETS: $93.00 Per Person or $930.00 for a Table of Ten

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Kendellhurst Academy’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Fundraising with the Community By: Lindsay Howe For the month of November Kendellhurst Academy Grade School and Preschool in Mississauga, and the Kendellhurst Academy Preschool in Oakville took part in a series of events to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

The school administration team at each of the campuses would like to thank the community for raising funds to support this vital cause. Breast Cancer is an illness that often hits close to home and affects all of us as a community.

The students had a great time participating in the various happenings throughout the month, and together with their families they helped to generate a substantial amount. For each event students were asked to bring in $2 to participate in the fun and exciting happenings throughout the month.

Beginning on November 7th students enjoyed a dress down day, wearing pink or red and donating a toonie, in support of their school’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Each campus also participated in the School Bake Sale, where students brought in money to purchase a yummy treat. Bakersville in Streetsville and Voila Bakery in Oakville were generous enough to sponsor the Bake Sale. All the children were delighted to participate in Ice Cream Day on November 15th. Next, the Parents’ Breakfast took place on November 22nd, where parents had the opportunity to enjoy some delicious treats and coffee, all the while supporting a great cause.

Perhaps the most exciting event of the month is still to come! Kendellhurst will wrap up their fundraising for the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with a School Carnival Day on November 29th. Students who bring in their $2 donation will participate in crazy hair day, and have their face painted. They will also enjoy popcorn and a movie in the gymnasium. The excitement continues on Carnival Day with a highly anticipated dodge ball tournament, where Grade school teachers will face off against the students. Thus far Kendellhurst Academy has raised a total of $1166 for donation. The parent breakfast brought in a generous $270, and an additional $1000 was raised from their Second Cup Fundraiser, with 30% of this amount going to the Breast Cancer Awareness.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just one of the charitable initiatives Kendellhurst has taken on. Kendellhurst also supports Toys-for-Tots, The Mississauga Food Bank, and World Vision. One of Kendellhurst Academy’s mandates is to cultivate an altruistic spirit within the students, from the early years of Preschool to Grade 8. Not only are students taught the virtues of character and social responsibility, but they are also called upon to practice philanthropy through giving to charitable organizations.

Taking on social responsibility projects and educating children about charitable giving teaches them the importance of caring for people who are in less fortunate circumstances. When students bring in $2 for their World Vision Child, or a toy for Toys-for-Tots, they are making a small yet positive difference in the lives of others. Giving helps children feel good about themselves, and it is an excellent way to build character.

Speaking of acts of kindness, Kendellhurst Academy Grade School was one of the schools in the area called upon by the Streetsville community to decorate six evergreen trees for Christmas. The children worked hard to make the ornaments and turn the bare trees along Queen Street into beautifully decorated Christmas trees. They certainly did a wonderful job!

This year marks the tenth straight year Kendellhurst has participated in the Toysfor-Tots campaign in partnership with the Peel Regional Police. A few officers visited the school campuses to explain how the campaign works. Students and their family members are welcomed to participate in this important local event by bringing in their new, unwrapped toys for donations until December 13th.

The Peel Police will collect the toys, so they can begin to distribute the gifts to families in need in time for Christmas. Let’s make the tenth year the best!

Kendellhurst Academy would like to give a special thanks to all the families for participating in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month events. A big thank you also goes out to the sponsors: Bakersville Shop, Goodfellas Restaurant, Body and Soul Spa, Second Cup Coffee House in Streetsville and Voila Bakery in Oakville for their generous support in the school fundraising event.

Kendellhurst Academy Grade School is located at 170 Church Street, and Kendellhurst Academy Preschool is located at 175 Queen Street South in Streetsville.

Contact the Grade School at (905) 813-8000 and the Preschool at (905) 567-1070.

Visit Kendellhurst Academy on the web at www.Kendellhurst.com.

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Revolutionizing the Fitness Industry at R3 Evolution

Tap Dancing – Good for the Brain!

By: Nicole M. Forten

Mississauga’s own professional tap dance artist, Kim Chalovich, owns and operates the unique Tap Dance Centre, located near Cawthra and Queensway.

The Holiday’s are fast approaching and after all the gift wrapping, holiday parties, and family feasts, it might just be the right time to start thinking about your New Years resolutions.

I know the New Year is still a couple of weeks away, but Mississauga’s newest fitness boutique studio, R3 Evolution is here to help you get a head start on your 2014 fitness goals.

The Centre specializes in tap dancing, and boasts a huge array of tap classes for all ages and all levels. Chalovich says “…people can tap from 3 to 93! It’s a great form of physical exercise as well as mental exercise. Out of all the dance forms, tap dance probably spans the largest age group, since rhythm is one of those innate senses that we have very early in life, and we keep it all our lives”.

Chalovich has even taught ‘post-stroke’ victims in chairs to help re-gain and retrain the sensory-motor pathways that were compromised. She herself had a stroke at the age of 29, and insists that her positive recovery was partly due to the ‘brain fitness’ that is a key component of tap dancing.

Introducing R3 Evolution, a boutique style fitness studio offering one-of-a-kind fitness classes. Led by founder Crystal Mallari and her team of motivational fitness instructors, R3 Evolution is revolutionizing the fitness industry with its premier small group exercise classes and small group personal training.

Classes are designed to strengthen the body as well as the mind and spirit.

Classes for women include: Bellyfit, Intensati, Pilates Fusion, Detox Flow Yoga and Core Yin Yoga. Men can join in on the fun with Zumba or test their strength and speed in Kickboxing, Boxing Boot Camp, Tabata Boot Camp and HIIT Circuit.

Kids can get fit too with Kids Karate available every Tuesday and Thursday evening.

There is documented evidence that keeping the brain active and alert can help ‘ward off’ diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Simple, fun exercises in beginner level tap dancing are great for working the brain in different ways (similar to taking a different route into work, or putting your socks on the ‘other foot first’… All these activities make new and alternate pathways in the brain – keeping it more flexible and able to handle ‘change’ better. In effect, slowing down the mental aging process that the brain often undergoes prematurely).

Fitness classes are led by a team of fully certified, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic fitness professionals, who give their fullest attention to each individual. The studio’s small group structure help participants ensure proper form, technique and maximum results that can only be achieved in a small group setting.

So how can R3 Evolution help you change your mindset from an “impossible” outlook toward health and fitness to an “I’M POSSIBLE!” attitude? R3 Evolution is more than your average “big box gym”. R3 Evolution is equipped with Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching and Life Coaching. All of which are tools available to help inspire and encourage you to revolutionize your health!

A new set of classes are starting at the Centre in December. These include: tap for tots / beginner adults classes / technique classes for intermediate and advanced levels…. AND – we have a famous person on our faculty starting in December: Miss Lisa LaTouche – a professional tap dancer that just finished her world tour with “STOMP!” Lisa will be teaching classes on Thursday nights at the Tap Dance Centre (intermediate & advanced classes).

Crystal is a Certified Personal Trainer; Adler trained Life Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. With almost 10 years in the fitness industry, she knows first hand how discipline and consistency will guarantee achieving your personal fitness goals. After giving birth to her son, Crystal’s body fat was at an obese 33%. Through a combination of clean eating, resistance training and cardio, Crystal has lowered her body fat percentage to an athletic 18%. Crystal’s personal journey is inspirational.

The remaining faculty at the Centre is also ‘top notch’, including David Cox, Ryan Foley, Johnathan Morin, Andrew Prashad, Dianne Montgomery, Jessica Westermann, Kylie Somerville, Genevieve Hooker, and Kim Chalovich herself.

On top of the group classes, private classes can be arranged with any of the faculty members. For the tap enthusiast, there are high caliber classes as well as performing companies (starting at the JR level and rising up to the professional level). Kim’s own tap company, “What’s On? TAP!” resides and rehearses at The Tap Dance Centre (TDC).

Visit R3Evolution on Facebook or www.R3Evolution.com or call 905 -608-2839 and start your health journey today! R3Evolution is located at 3065 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #50 in Mississauga.

UPCOMING SHOWS presented by TDC: •Christmas Tap Concert – Dec. 8th at the Port Credit High School (4:30pm) – tickets at the door •“TAP WORKS!” – March 1st at the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga If you enjoy tap dancing, you’ll love these shows, and if you want to get more involved – take a class! Kim will even create a new class for groups that want to join together, and there is NO CHARGE to come try a class.

“Become ‘awe-inspiring’. Be in awe of you. Awe is the sense of wonder and amazement that occurs when someone is inspired by great knowledge, beauty, sublimity, or might.

It’s the experience of confronting something greater than you. Discovering your real self.”

– Crystal Mallari & R3 Evolution

For more information, visit the website at WWW.TAPDANCECENTRE.COM, email KIMIKE@SYMPATICO.CA or call 905-278-3534; TWITTER: @TAPDANCECENTRE, FACEBOOK: kim.chalovich

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The Gratifying Harvest Journal

The above observations about using a dynamic withdrawal strategy are correct and we embrace them, but as set out, apply to research bunnies interested in dying having spent the later part of their life slaves to the different quantity of money (theoretically) available each year.

Efficient Wealth Management has created a new coaching program called The Gratifying Harvest. The program helps you enjoy your future by carefully harvesting cash flow from your lifetime of savings or preparing you to do so. We thought a column devoted to this pleasing idea would be great.

The Gratifying Harvest notion. Our clients are people, not research bunnies.

Thus their lifestyle needs, each and every year, will drive the future resultant portfolio survivability, not the other way around. The changing mortality data is for the population as a whole and my clients, being unique, will not die on that prescribed day. In other words, we need our money to last until we are done with it, which might not be when we die. We also need to use our money both unevenly and in a pattern very different than that prescribed by the research, to enjoy our life. So, in practice, we do annually examine the portfolio performance and our client`s withdrawals to retest portfolio survivability and changing mortality requirements.

We want our clients’ money to last as long as needed to support enjoying their lives to the fullest. Spending patterns are unique to all families and will never match the timing of the portfolio performance. Your trip to China may well coincide with the year after the poorest results experienced by the portfolio.

Do you delay the trip until the portfolio rebounds, or do you go and then adjust for it in the future? Will you be more active in your 50`s and 60`s or should you delay your dreams until your 80`s when the funds will be more certainly be available? The pattern of your life may well dictate that you need to use your retirement funds more in your 50`s than in your 70`s, to say support early retirement. Government benefits kick in during your 60`s. Many of our clients have a declining withdrawal plan that starts high and finish low due to this.

They are active as early seniors, but less active and less travelled as they age.

Spending Is Life!

In our last Value for Money Investing, we wrote about the concept of Gamma.

Gamma attempts to quantify the increase in investment returns from making “intelligent financial planning decisions” during retirement. One of the key “decisions” is having a dynamic withdrawal strategy. In simple terms, this is an adjustable plan for using the wealth represented by your investments. A common rule of thumb (and I just hate rules of thumb) is to use a withdrawal rate of 4% of the portfolio at start of retirement (a static approach). You then adjust this initial amount for inflation. A dynamic strategy would adjust based on market performance or expected investor longevity. Annually, you adjust your withdrawals to maintain portfolio survivability and changing mortality data.

So your portfolio survivability per the mortality tables is dependent on uneven performance patterns that require adjustment to the withdrawals being made.

In contrast, your lifestyle needs dictate a withdrawal pattern that is unique to your family, uneven, ever changing and sometimes unforeseen. Our challenge is to assist clients in matching THEIR needs to THEIR portfolio to obtain the optimal balance between portfolio longevity, portfolio performance and enjoying life.

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Our clients are just like you. Middle class families, with hard earned and hard saved retirement assets, which are essential to the enjoyment of their lives each year. As an investment professional, I should be pleased to report, that in the last year their portfolio results were great and most achieved X% in their portfolios.

But that is not important. The real proud moments came from their lives. We had clients visit China, cruise waterways in Russia, explore Africa, relax in the Greek Islands, and so many more places. Second homes were purchased in Florida, Mexico, and further afield. Clients moved to sunnier locales. Weddings were paid for. Children received help with home purchases. Universities were entered and left. Golf games improved. Sailboats, airplanes, RVs and fancy cars bought (no trains that I know of ). Life has been lived and FUNded.

Increase your income through intelligent financial planning decisions.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Efficient Wealth Management Inc.

Gordon is the Vice President – Financial Planning at Efficient Wealth Management Inc., a leader in cost efficient financial planning. He has taught at local colleges in both Financial Services and Accounting areas. He is also a frequent guest on television and has written numerous articles on investing and financial planning. See our ad “the Harvest is under way!” in this issue.

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We are money coaches. We created a new coaching program called The Gratifying Harvest. The program helps you enjoy your future by carefully harvesting cash flow from your lifetime of savings or preparing you to do so. The Gratifying Harvest is an advanced program that takes everything to a much higher level and is only available from Efficient Wealth Management.

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Simply Elegant Poncho

Before the Year is Over

By Linda Benne

As if your list of things-to-do-before-Christmas wasn’t long enough, we are putting our five cents into it. The difference is - those few items may actually save you money.

Size: One size Materials: Fleece Artist - 2 skein Mo 125g/250m, 2 skein Curlylocks 125g/225m, 2 skeins BFL Aran 125g/185m.

One pair 7.5mm needles, 5-6mm crochet hook

1. If you are feeling generous this holiday and consider giving to others, please note that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) specifically targets the so-called aggressive tax planning involving charitable donations. Any donation plan that allows you to claim more for tax purposes than you actually spent will likely catch CRA’s attention and sooner or later will likely be audited.

Make two pieces alike: With 7.5mm needles and Mo cast on 110 sts and work 6 rows in stocking st Change to Curlylocks: Row 1, 2 & 3: Knit.

Row 4: Purl.

Repeat these 4 rows once more then rows 1&2 only (10 rows have been worked in Curlylocks).

Change to Mo and work 4 rows Stocking st.

Change to BFL Aran: Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1, *yfwd, k2tog, repeat from * to last st k1.

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: K2, *yfwd, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat these 4 rows once.

Change to Mo and knit one row: Row 1: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end.

Row 2: *p1, k1, repeat from * to end.

Repeat last two rows once and row one once more.

Change to Curlylocks and work 4 rows in stocking st.

Change to BFL Aran and knit 4 rows.

This is the stripe sequence. Repeat this sequence once more. The piece should measure approx. 20” (19-21 is acceptable) Cast off loosely.

If you are planning to donate using more traditional ways, remember that donations up to $200 qualify for 20% tax credit, while amounts donated over $200 will double that credit. Since you can claim donations from up to 5 previous years, it is usually advisable to lump them together in order to maximize the tax credit.

If you wish to make a donation through your business you can write off 100% of the donated amount, as long as the donation does not exceed 75% of your net income.

If you have children, consider maximizing RESP before the year is over. You will then take advantage of the federal grant of $500 per child based on a maximum contribution of $2,500 annually. If you skip a year, you can only catch up one year.

If you are a business owner, consider paying your family. If your family members helped in running your business, you can show them your appreciation.

Especially, those who have no income or are in a lower income tax bracket can benefit from your generosity and at the same time save you money. As long as their compensation is reasonable and reflects their actual efforts and work performed, your payments will be justified.

For self-employed and companies, it is advantageous to plan capital purchases just before the year-end. Since in the year of purchase you are allowed only 50% of the amortization amount, it is better to buy your major ticket items as close to December 31, as possible. You will claim amortization for the half year even if you bought your assets on the last day of the year.

Finishing: Measure 20” up the cast off edge of one piece (piece 1). Sew the row ends of the other piece (piece 2) to this 20” making sure that the cast off edge is at the top (neck) edge. Measure 20” up the cast off edge of piece 2. Sew the row ends edge of piece 1 to this 20”.

If you happened to make some smooth moves on the stock market and sold stocks at big gains this year, but at the same time have some losses from less fortunate years, you can consider selling your not-so good investments triggering capital losses that will offset your capital gains. This should be done at least 3 days before the last business day of the year to allow time for transaction settlement.

Happy giving and many tax benefits everyone!

Fringe: Cut 20” lengths of all three yarns. Take one strand of each and attach with a crochet hook to the bottom edge of poncho, approx. 1” apart.

Eva Kupiec, CMA and Beata Kurpiewski, CGA Principals of Professional Accounting Office at 3461 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.beaccounting.ca

Note: If you find that the neck edge is a bit loose you can do a row of single crochet around the neck to close it up a bit.

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Holidays in the Villages Drop off mittens for Mitten Tree Boxing Day Sale

Starting Wednesday, December 26th

December Food Bank Drive

From Dec 1st - 20th at Impressionable Gifts

Light up the Lighthouse!

Sponsored by Peel Chrysler Fiat December 3rd • 6:30 - 8pm Port Credit Lighthouse

Port Credit Mix After Six Christmas Window Displays

Stroll through the village to see the beautiful Christmas Window Displays in many of our businesses.

Each year they compete for the prize of "Best Christmas Window in Streetsville."

Toys for Tots

Drop off a new unwrapped toy to Vic Johnston Community Centre.

In partnership with Peel Regional Police and Enersource we are collecting toys for the Toys for Tots campaign this year.

December 4th • 6:30 - 8pm Eyewear by Olga, 1 Hurontario St. Everyone welcome!

Footprints of Christmas

December 5th - 7th St Andrews Memorial Presbyterian Church Live Outdoor Drama! Free Admission. Live Animals.

Jim Tovey’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Carnival December 7th • 4 - 8pm Lake Affect Bar and Grill, 1 Port St. E.

Twas the Bite Before Christmas Breakfast

December 8th • 8am - 3pm La Villa Bakery, 331 Lakeshore Rd. E. Come enjoy a hearty bakery breakfast for a good cause. $10 Donation.

FREE Pictures with Santa

Sponsored by Realtor, Theresa Baird December 12th • 3 - 7pm Keller Williams Realty Solutions, 103 Lakeshore Rd. E.

FREE Pet Pictures with Santa December 15th • 1 - 4pm Doggie Central, 160 Lakeshore Rd. E.

Caroling in the Park

Monday December 16th at 7:30pm Port Credit Memorial Park.

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