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VILLAGE TIMES Putting Streetsville & Port Credit First! Port Credit ~ Streetsville • Summer 2015

Port Credit Village Square and Streetsville Village Square: A Central Meeting Place for the Community By Lindsay Howe

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Port Credit Village Square and Streetsville Village Square are centrally located in the heart of both villages. While visiting the Village Squares you can take advantage of a range of restaurants, salons, business services and speciality shops. This summer there is so much happening in the Port Credit and Streetsville Village Squares, from annual festivals, to live entertainment and music concerts. You don’t need to escape away on vacation this summer because you can experience enjoyment and relaxation in the comfort of your own neighbourhood. Everything you need is within walking distance, so you can leave your car at home and spend the day in the square, or exploring the village on foot! Sometimes it is the simple things in life that bring us the most pleasure. What better way to enjoy the summer weather than an afternoon or evening spent in the Village Square, soaking in the warmth and sunshine. Grab an ice cream or iced latte to enjoy on a bench in the square. Port Credit and Streetsville’s Village Squares are furnished with lampposts, benches, tables and chairs. The Village Squares are also blooming with beautiful trees and budding flowers, giving the area a natural and calming ambiance. Both spaces function as perfect entertainment venues. A village square serves as the focal point of a community. This central meeting place not only brings residents together, but it also draws in outsiders to visit the village. This increases tourism and business for local merchants, which is beneficial for the local businesses, as well as for residents. The space is comfortable, functional, accessible and pedestrian friendly. The open aspect of a central square makes people feel stress free and safe. continued on page 08

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Streetsville Village Square is located at the corner of Queen Street and Main Street. Streetsville’s new and improved village square has become the most popular meeting spot in town! The widened walkway has created more space for social gatherings and community events. This summer you can look forward to a range of free events everyone will enjoy from live music, to movie nights, yoga and other fun activities all summer long! Streetsville Village Square will be buzzing with entertainment during the weekend of the Streetsville Founders Bread and Honey Festival. The Bread and Honey Festival officially kicks off at Streetsville Village Square on Friday, June 5th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The soulful Johnny Max will be performing on the Village Square’s new stage! Johnny Max is the perfect blend of stax/volt, Atlantic, funk and blues.

The Port Credit BIA is gearing up for the 2015 Farmers Market By: Lindsay Howe It is that time of year again, the Port Credit Farmers Market returns to the village on Saturday, June 6th. The Farmers Market will be in full swing every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can enjoy fresh produce, grown locally in Ontario all summer long, until October 10th. The Port Credit Farmers Market features weekly entertainment, from live musical performances, to cooking demonstrations and workshops.

On Saturday, June 6th beginning at 12:00 p.m., Streetsville will be celebrating its Official Opening Ceremony! The ceremony will begin directly following the Bread and Honey Parade, happening along Queen Street South. Mayor Bonnie Crombie and other local politicians will lead the welcoming ceremony to formally celebrate the opening of the beautifully rejuvenated Streetsville Village Square. Come join in the celebration and rejoice in the official opening of the town square. The festivities continue with live entertainment and talented buskers in the square from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This includes musical performances by The David Leask Duo and the Christian James Band. Bread and Honey will wrap up on Sunday, June 7th in the Square with an Old Fashioned Car Show from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Browse booths with an array of homemade items for sale. New this year at the Port Credit Farmers Market, you can expect seven new vendors offering farm fresh eggs, gourmet soups, hot sauces, spices and rubs, Southern prepared meals and desserts, organic soaps and baby products, heirloom vegetables and Ontario wines. You can also expect all of your market favourites from gourmet donuts, Free Trade Coffee, honey, maple syrup, fresh bread, baked goods, as well as fresh cut flowers and plants. The Port Credit Farmers Market offers something fun and exciting for people of all ages. Every Saturday Artisan’s Row (also known as the Crafters Market Place) features a new group of local crafters showcasing their handcrafted items. Browse the wide range of homemade items including clothing, jewelry, purses, art, glass and mixed media. Your children can take advantage of drop in craft and gardening workshops, giving then the opportunity to join in the fun, explore their creativity and take their work home as a keepsake.

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Port Credit Village Square is located on the south side of Lakeshore Road East, just west of Hurontario Street (bordered on either side by Ten Restaurant and Timothy’s). Port Credit Village Square hosts an array of musical concerts and live entertainment in the square throughout the summer months. The square is an especially happening place during the festivals and events happening this summer including Paint the Town Red, The Mississauga Waterfront Festival, Port Credit Artfest, Buskerfest and the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle.

The Farmers Market is located at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Lakeshore Road East (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street). For questions and inquiries, drop by the Farmers Market booth. You can also visit www. portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market. Contact the Port Credit BIA directly by calling 905-278-7742 or email info@portcredit.com. The Streetsville Lions Friends and Farmers’ Market Returns By: Lindsay Howe The Streetsville Lions Friends and Farmers’ Market will start back up again beginning June 13th and will remain open every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend. The Streetsville Lions Friends and Farmers’ Market is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market is located in Centre Plaza, at 128 Queen Street South.

This summer Port Street Market in the square will be hosting live musical entertainment every Saturday and Sunday from the last weekend in June, through the end of August. You can expect musical performances from Ascension, Blush, Heather Brissenden, Shannon & Jay, Phil & John, Mandi Galer, Paul & Curtis, Hurricane Hill and Stacey Renee. Musicians will take the stage from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Farmers’ Market provides Ontario grown fruits and vegetables to the residents of Streetsville. Streetsville’s Farmers’ Market helps to support local farmers and encourages healthy eating. In addition to fresh produce, the Streetsville Lions Friends and Farmers’ Market supports local entrepreneurs in Mississauga. The featured vendors will be selling various items such as crafts and specialty goods throughout the season.

Take a moment to relax from a hectic day and bask in the beauty of your community Village Square. Visit the square during community gatherings and be in the centre of all the action! While you are in the village, stop in at the local boutiques and eateries and support your local businesses. For more information visit www.villageofstreetsville.com and www.portcredit.com.

Christine Simundson, Market Coordinator for the Streetsville Lions Friends and Farmers’ Market states, “Our market might be smaller than most, but it is important to the Streetsville Lions that our community has the ability to get fresh and healthy Ontario grown fruits and vegetables. We don’t have a grocery store in town so this helps the locals, especially the seniors be able to conveniently get their groceries!” A special thanks to the Streetsville Lions Club for making the Farmers’ Market such a huge success. Visit the Farmers’ Market in Streetsville and experience the true community spirit of the village. For more information on the Streetsville Farmers’ Market please visit www.streetsvillelionsclub.ca.

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50th Annual Cloverleaf Garden Tour Join in celebrating Cloverleaf’s 50th Anniversary Garden Tour and GardenOntario Week on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The tour showcases private gardens in the Clarkson and Sheridan Homelands neighbourhoods, in southwest Mississauga. Tickets are $15 and available at Sheridan Nurseries. Contact Manuela at 905-274-8938 or Manuela.neto@ sympatico.ca for more information or visit www.CloverleafGardenClub.org or www.facebook.com/mississaugacloverleaf.

The dates for 2015 are: Saturday, June 20th 1 – 4 pm, Sunday, July 19th 1 – 4 pm, Friday, August 21st (candlelight tour) 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Saturday, September 12th 10 am - noon and Sunday, October 18th 1 – 4 pm. This very popular walk is a great outing, introduction to the history and wonderful Village heritage of Streetsville. There is no charge for the walk and no pre-registration is required, comfortable shoes recommended. For further information call 905-858-5974 or visit www.villageofstreetsville. com.

Scottish Genealogy Workshop The workshop will take place on June 13, 2015 from 10 am-3 pm at Heritage Mississauga, 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga. The morning session is Scottish Research from Afar and the afternoon is Researching a Time and Place. Space is limited and the fee of $25 must be prepaid, to reserve your spot please call 905-828-8411 Ext.0. 2015 JDRF Telus Walk 2015 JDRF Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes (Peel/Halton Region) will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Streetsville Memorial Park. This 5km walk begins with check-in at 8:30am and the start time is 10am. Put on your walking shoes and walk with over 45,000 Canadians. Help turn Type One to Type NONE!

Leisureworld Caregiving Centre Streetsville announces new name Leisureworld Caregiving Centre Streetsville changed the name of their home to Streetsville Care Community, effective May 1st to celebrate their connection to the area and local community. The change was inspired by the organization`s new vision, to awaken our communities to the positive possibilities of life`s next chapters, and involved input from residents, families and employees.

On-Z-Rocks Opens Up in the Village Experience Mediterranean Cuisine at its Finest! By: Lindsay Howe

“We are very proud of our home, our community, and of the strong foundation and reputation we have built; and wanted to honour this in our new name,” said Susan Bock, Executive Director. “We felt strongly about keeping ‘Streetsville’ in our name as we have had strong relations with the community for 40 years.”

On-Z- Rocks is located at the corner of Queen Street and Tannery Street in Streetsville. This Mediterranean restaurant opened up three months ago and has already established a reputation for offering some of the best shawarma, souvlaki and kabobs in the village. At On-Z-Rocks the food is prepared from scratch daily, made with the freshest and best quality ingredients available. On-Z-Rocks’ signature dish of Shawarma meat is served on top of your choice of rice with their own special house made sauces. For a limited time you can enjoy shawarma with unlimited toppings for the low price of $5, taxes included. Choose from their signature wraps and savoury dinner platters. On-Z-Rocks provides a healthy alternative to fast food and while their food is prepared in a timely fashion, there is no compromise on taste.

This new identity follows an announcement from Leisureworld Streetsville’s parent company, Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation, regarding its decision to rebrand itself as Sienna Senior Living, subject to shareholder approval. This rebranding is accompanied by the launch of the organization’s new brand positioning statement: the warmth of human connection. “Coming up with our new name together was fun, and I would like to thank everyone who was involved for their support throughout this process,” said Susan Bock. “This is reflective of our commitment to continue strengthening the services we provide to residents, their families and the community at large.”

Residents are already raving about On-Z-Rocks’ mouthwatering meals, great service and stylish interior. The inside is spacious, seating 30 inside and 6 out on their street front patio. The restaurant has a modern ambiance, with sleek décor and furnishings. Come check out this Mediterranean restaurant to experience quality Middle-Eastern inspired cuisine and superb customer service! On-Z-Rocks is located at 180 Queen St South. Visit OnZ-Rocks’ new website at www.onzrocks.ca. You can call ahead and place your order by phone or online for pick up. On-Z-Rocks also provides onsite catering for all of your parties and events. Contact (905) 812-3456 or jason@onZrocks.ca for more details.

Peel Cup Success Early May saw five hockey teams compete in the Peel Cup Charity Hockey Tournament to raise funds for local charities. All games were played at the Vic Johnston Community Centre. The tournament is generously sponsored by Mattamy Homes. Teams included: Village Times, City of Mississauga, Tim Hortons, Mattamy Blue and Mattamy White.Over $4000 was raised over the weekend and distributed locally. (1) Streetsville Cadet Centre (army, navy, navy league – 400 cadets) $1000 (2) Mississauga Meadowvale Rotary (holiday food baskets in N/W Mississauga) $1000 (3) Mississauga Food Bank Milk Fund (helps purchase fresh milk for local kids) $1000 (4) Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival - $1000 Congratulations to Mattamy White on winning the 2015 Peel Cup.

COMMUNITY CORNER | PORT CREDIT South Mississauga Math Centre Hosts Grand Opening Celebration Mathnasium of Lakeview hosted a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2015. This event was for students and families in the Lakeshore and Mississauga South community, to have a fun and informal afternoon where they could find out more about how Mathnasium teaches math in fun and effective ways that absolutely makes sense to each student. Mathnasium is located at 734 Lakeshore Road East (just west at Cawthra).

Charles Sousa announced investment to kick-start Lakeview revitalization project Charles Sousa, MPP for Mississauga South, announced funding for the first phase of Lakeview revitalization project which, when completed, will transform the city’s lakeshore for the benefit of everyone in Mississauga. The $450,000 investment will kick-start the project, eventually allowing people access to the western pier on former OPG lands and greater connectivity to lakefront trails. “This announcement is another important step towards the revitalization and protection of the Lakeview lands, one of Mississauga’s natural waterfront destinations. I applaud everyone who has contributed to this shared vision and I look forward to the development of a walkable and vibrant lake front community.” - Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South

Forest Avenue Fun Fair Celebrates 30 Years! By Kelly Hardy Forest Avenue Public School, located in Port Credit, will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Fun Fair on Friday, June 5. The school’s signature fundraiser has become a beloved fixture on the school year calendar. “Before many students ever attend their first day here, they’ve been to a Fun Fair,” says Teresa Fox, co-chair of this year’s Fun Fair Committee. “It’s a party that the whole community is invited to. There’s now parents who attended the school when they were young who are bringing their own kids. It’s amazing to see that we’ve had that kind of staying power.” The Grey Cup will be coming to the Forest Avenue Public School’s Fun Fair and the whole community is invited to come out and have their picture taken with this iconic Canadian trophy. While the Fun Fair is a fundraising event, there will be no charge to get up and close personal with the Grey Cup, it’s open to all. The Forest Avenue Fun Fair takes place on Friday, June 5 from 6-9pm, rain or shine, at 20 Forest Avenue, Mississauga. For more information, visit www. forestavefunfair.ca.

What is Red Day? Keller Williams Realty is dedicated to improving our local communities. RED DAY, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate was introduced in 2009. Each year on the second Thursday of May, Keller Williams Realty associates, in the United States and Canada, are asked to donate their time to renew and energize aspects of their local communities. Over 115,000 Keller Williams Realtors and Staff take part in this yearly project. RED DAY is another example of Keller Williams Realty’s commitment to each other and to the cities and towns where we live and work. This year, on Thursday, May 14th, over 115 Realtors and Staff from Keller Williams Realty Solutions in Port Credit descended upon the Trinity Anglican Church on Stavebank Avenue. The day’s event included painting the entire inside of the church, steam cleaning all of the carpets, dusting the pews, and cleaning and organizing the lower meeting rooms. The outside of the church was also given a transformation. The trees were trimmed, gardens raked and all the fall and winter’s debris was removed. It took gallons upon gallons of paint, supplies and a lot of muscle. The Trinity Anglican Church was overwhelmed with emotion watching all of the love, hard work and dedication that was put into that day’s initiative. This project could not have been accomplished without Keller’s RED DAY’s committee headed up by Kate Peterson, our local sponsors, and the dedication of Keller Williams Realty’s associates and staff. It was truly amazing for Keller Williams Realtors to have this opportunity to give back to their community.

The 2015 Port Credit walking tours have started! All tours are approximately two hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring some water along. Bring a camera, too. There’s lot of nice scenery in Port Credit. All ages are welcome. Come alone or invite a friend. Have fun, ask questions, and bring along your own stories of Port Credit to share with others. Starting locations to be determined. Visit www.portcredit.com for updates, or follow Port Credit BIA on Twitter. June 27 - Main Street, July 25 - Cycling Tour of Waterfront Trail, August 29 - Shipwrecks, Social Unrest, and Rhododendrons, September 26 - Port Credit during WWI and October 31 - Cemeteries and Mysterious Burial Places of Port Credit. Attention Community volunteers! Port Credit Festivals is looking for volunteers for the 2015 Season. You can have fun, meet new and interesting people, and give back to your community at the same time! For more information send an email to Brenda Armstrong at pc-volunteer@bell.net or call 905.271.4247.

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Some twenty 25 years ago I joined the Rotary Club of Mississauga West.

Challenges including illiteracy – i.e. In Mississauga grade 3 students receive dictionaries from local Rotary Clubs (even today with tablets and computers, dictionaries come in handy). Last fall the nine Mississauga Rotary Clubs joined together and decided to provide educational assistance to young girls in Nepal. Disease – the International Rotary project is the eradication of Polio World Wide. Hunger, poverty, lack of clean water. In 2013/2014 the nine clubs organized a project providing wells for a village in Zambia.

My daughter had been an exchange student to Denmark and I felt obliged to accept the invitation of the members to attend some of their meetings. After a few meetings and interviews, I was inducted into the Rotary Club. I soon realized that I had made a very big mistake becoming a Rotarian. You may ask: “Here is person who is supposed to write a positive article about Rotary to encourage people to look into what Rotary is all about and his first statement is that he made a mistake?” Well, the mistake I made was that I should have joined much earlier. Joining a Rotary Club is joining 33,000 other clubs and having 1.2 million acquaintances. You may respond, what does that mean? I realized the power of Rotary on a personal level when my dad had passed away in Holland. I was there for two weeks and decided to visit the local Rotary Club in Haarlem. Now bear in mind I had just joined Rotary and did not know very much about the organization. The members of my club had suggested I do a “make-up visit” at the local club and that it would be a good experience. I was somewhat leery about the advice. What was I supposed to do? I did not know anybody in that club. My dad had never been a Rotarian. To my surprise many of the members of the club in Haarlem knew my dad. It was very nice to meet so many of his friends and receive such a warm welcome. After that experience I made it a steadfast rule to do make-ups – visiting other Clubs - wherever possible. I have never been disappointed and have learned a lot about other cultures and what to visit. There is always a club close to your work or your home.

Youth As the world’s largest private provider of international scholarships, The Rotary Foundation helps 1,000 students annually. Rotary also partners with seven universities, providing opportunities to earn a master’s degree in peace and conflict resolution. Rotary is also known for the many opportunities it offers for youth, whether it’s Camp Enterprise, Rotary Youth Leadership Award or Adventure in Citizenship. A program promoting international understanding and peace is the Youth International Exchange Program, where students between 15 to 19 years of age study for one year in another country. It is an opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 student’s worldwide, who participate each year. www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/youth-exchanges This year my Club hosts a student form New-Zealand and the out-bound student will be going to Finland. What an experience!

What Does Rotary Do? Rotary as a volunteer organization of business and professionals united worldwide provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace.

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Kendellhurst Academy Offers a Holistic Approach to Environmental Education By: Lindsay Howe

Field Trip to the Credit River to Study Local Ecosystems Last month each classroom at Kendellhurst Academy Grade School (Kindergarten to Grade 8) visited the Credit River by Vic Johnston Park to learn about biodiversity and their surrounding environment. The students took part in a variety of fun, hands-on, educational activities. The Kindergarten students for example went on a nature scavenger hunt along the path by the Credit River to discover several items from a list. They also had the opportunity to learn about tree planting and why tree planting is so important to restore natural habitats. John Kendell (Kendellhurst Academy Co-Director/ Owner) lead the planting excursion and showed students the mature trees that were planted by the Credit River Anglers Association and other volunteers in past years. John is the voluntary President and Chairman of the Credit River Anglers Association (www.craa.on.ca). He is renowned in the community for his commitment to the restoration of the Credit River. John has taken part in hundreds of rehabilitation projects, including raising nearly five million dollars in his efforts for the reforestation of half a million trees. Additionally, John recently received the National Recreational Fisheries Award in Ottawa from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for his conservation work and the Timothy Street medal presented by Mississauga-Streetsville MP Brad Butt.

art. This initiative works to transform neighbourhoods into water-wise communities. The Stream of Dreams Mural Society visited Kendellhurst Academy on May 13th to teach students about our water and fish habitat and how we can make changes to help protect our streams, rivers, lakes and ocean. Each student took part in an educational and art infused workshop.

During their excursion, Kendellhurst students also had the opportunity to explore the natural habitat and species including fish, insects, birds and other animals. They learned about pollution prevention and the importance of protecting our health and drinking water. Kendellhurst Academy works closely with The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) to support their mission of restoring and managing the natural resources of the Credit River Watershed.

The dedicated volunteers from the Stream of Dreams Mural Society taught a learning workshop about watershed pollution, educating students about where our water comes from and how we can keep our water clean to protect our fish habitat. Next, the students each had the opportunity to explore their creative abilities and paint a wooden dream fish. The dream fish were joined together to create a 3D mural. The colourful fish mural was put up on May 19th, lining the fence of Kendellhurst Academy School on Church Street. The mural is already capturing the attention of community members, who can’t help but stop to admire the beautifully painted fish. The dream fish symbolize a future of clean and healthy water. When the students see their unified fish along the fence, it reminds them about the importance of protecting the environment and valuing our local ecosystems.

In addition to being passionate about their school community, Kendellhurst students, staff and parents are also passionate about protecting the environment! In their classroom hatchery, Kendellhurst Students annually raise and stock 100 Atlantic salmon fry in the Credit River! Students raise the Atlantic salmon eggs in a classroom hatchery over the winter and monitor the growth and development of the eggs as they hatch and become baby salmon. Kendellhurst Academy supports several environmental initiatives including reforestation work done through Credit River Anglers Association, the Bring Back the Salmon Project and Credit Valley Conservation’s Stream of Dreams program.

For more information about the Stream of Dreams you may contact the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) www.creditvalleyca.ca or the Stream of Dreams Mural Society on the web www.streamofdreams.org or by phone at 604-522-9420, or e-mail info@streamofdreams.org.

Kendellhurst Academy Joins Stream of Dreams Initiative Creating a Community Art Legacy as a Reminder of Environmental Responsibility

Kendellhurst Academy Grade School is located at 170 Church Street in Streetsville. Kendellhurst Academy is currently accepting enrolments. For more information, please contact the school by phone at (905) 813-8000, or e-mail info@kendellhurst.com. Visit Kendellhurst Academy on the web at www.kendellhurst.com.

Most recently, Kendellhurst has become involved with the Stream of Dreams Mural Society. Stream of Dreams is a community beautification and stream awareness project, coordinated by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), geared at providing environmental education through community

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With a new baby in the house, many parents try to source products that are made from natural ingredients, escaping any of the adverse effects from artificial compounds that we have all become aware of recently. This was the intention of Natacha Rey when she gave birth to her daughter in 2010. Growing up on an organic farm in Ontario, Natacha has long appreciated the benefits of ingredients that do not rely on artificial chemicals. Using her knowledge of naturally grown plants, she developed a line of baby care products based on Blue Chamomile, an herb known to have anti-inflammatory and calming qualities. Other essential oils, including lavender and avocado, are used in her products as well, avoiding all synthetic fragrances that can cause irritation and allergic reactions. Her line, Sleepy Owl Baby Care Products, now includes a 3 in 1 Wash that can be used as shampoo, body wash or a bubble bath; Baby’s Blue Oil, containing blue chamomile and lavender oils; Bottom Balm and a “Boo Boo” Stick for minor hurts and insect bites. Sleepy Owl products are proudly made in Canada and use organic ingredients whenever possible. You can read reviews on Nanny Robina’s website (nannyrobina.com) – where the line has received her stamp of approval. Sleepy Owl is now available at The Shop For All Reasons in Streetsville. Along with the items mentioned, there is also a Baby’s Gentle Foaming Hand Wash and a Blue Chamomile Baby Lotion. Coming soon, just in time for summer, is their Soothing Baby’s SunBlock at SPF 30.

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JUSTUS: A musical mainstay in Streetsville since 1975 By Gary Clipperton, founder and director

We have performed for the folks in the surrounding area of Mississauga, and places beyond, for the last 40 years. It has been a great ride, an exhilarating ego trip and a pleasure to have had the opportunity to share our love of music with everyone who attended our concerts and shows. This has been our” Best of Times” and that is why we have called our final show “The Best of Times”. Justus will be finishing a great run of 40 years of singing enjoyment in October 2015. It all began in September 1975 when, after a United Church youth choir practice, which I was leading, a few friends of mine sat down in a local coffee shop. After much discussion we struck on a plan to expand our horizons to become a community chorus with no structured guidelines as to what we could and could not include in our future repertoire. We formed a committee, chose a name for the group, put an ad in the local paper- the Streetsville Review- called a first rehearsal and waited to see who showed up. We knew that all the kids from the youth group would come, and were pleasantly surprised when several adults appeared on the scene as well. With some financial backing from the Streetsville Lions Club, we managed to buy some music, get a venue in which to practice and started to sing. By the end of the first year we had learned enough songs that we could present a concert which was held in the United Church. We had about 30 singers and instrumentalist in the group by then. There were a couple of ideas that I felt were important in making this group a successful musical group. First of all - lots of fun and no stress (there were no auditions, if you liked to sing, come along): secondly - in order to command an audience we had to look at them and smile at them while we sang, and the only way you can do that is to have the music memorized. We have been performing that way ever since. Always smiling, always. In 1976 Justus joined forces with the Streetsville Lions Club for Minstrel Memories, a spring fixture in the community for 25 years. The Lions retired from the entertainment business in 1978 and Justus launched its own version of a musical review in 1979 and called it Live On Stage. In 1981 we moved our venue from the Streetsville High School gym to the Blue Flame Room at the Consumers Gas building on Burnhamthorpe Rd. We remained there until 1988 when we moved to the new Meadowvale Theatre.

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In the early days of the show the group was fairly small and did not have enough of a repertoire to do an entire show. We held auditions so local musicians could try out for a place on our stage. This proved to be a resounding success, as over the years more than 100 local talents got to strut their stuff in Live On Stage. In the early 80’s the organization decided to put some of the profits from our shows back into the community – specifically the schools. The Streetsville Musicorp Music Awards and Bursaries program was set up to acknowledge top musical talent in the local Streetsville and Meadowvale area schools. Certificates and monetary gifts have been given out to hundreds of deserving students since the program was inaugurated. By 2014, over 1000 awards had been given out in 8 elementary schools and 6 high schools averaging 40 awards per year and worth about $3000. Bursaries, with a value of $500, were presented to 3 individual musicians each year– many of whom pursued music at a post-secondary level. Justus has represented Streetsville and Mississauga in many venues. In the early years we sang at Ontario Place, Pioneer Village, Orillia Summer Festival, Peterborough Waterfest, Niagara Wine Festival, and on a Mississauga Day, at a Toronto Blue Jays game. In 2003 the group took its Canada Show on the road through Northern Ontario for 10 days encompassing the July 1st weekend, and credit landing shopping centre in 2005 several of the group traveled to Japan to perform in the Canada Pavilion on Mississauga 224 lakeshore road west unit 6 Day at the World Exposition in Aichi. Latterly, spring road trips to the Belleville/Kingston area and mississauga, ontario L5H 1G6 Collingwood were taken. On those trips we joined forces with a local charity in the community. We w w w. p o r t c r e d i t d e n t a l . c o m offered to do a concert for them at no charge to them which allowed them to retain their net ticket sales as a fund raiser for their cause. Within the local scene, the past 24 years we have hosted a Valentines Tea at Eden United Church, for 250 seniors from our community, who enjoyed a free concert and refreshments provided by Justus. The bonus was that Valentine’s Day is our favourite Mayor’s birthday and she was always able to attend and celebrate with us and our audience. We have also participated in the entertainment at the Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival since 1975, the Canada Day celebrations since they began in the late 90’s and Christmas around the Cenotaph almost from day 1 when Streetsville had its own Christmas Parade.

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Live On Stage 2008 was the final April show for the group, however our music lived on. The Living Arts Centre’s Hammerson Hall, and then the Meadowvale Theatre, were the venues for our annual Christmas concerts in December. We entertained many local groups (service clubs, churches and retirement homes) over the past seven years which kept us quite busy. During this, our last, year we have been celebrating the final concerts at some of our mainstay venues: Our Kind of Christmas at Meadowvale Theatre in December; the Seniors Valentine’s Tea in February; Huttonville Seniors dinner sponsored by the Huttonville Lions Club; and within the next few months Justus will celebrate our 40th performance on the main stage at the 43rd annual Bread and Honey Festival on the first weekend in June; Canada Day celebrations on the Village Square stage on July 1; and finally our last concert at Meadowvale Theatre on the first weekend of October. Forty years seems like a half of a lifetime, but when you are singing, having fun, and enjoying the moment, it’s not too hard to look back and say that these have been “The Best of Times”. Thanks for the memories.

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After more than 50 years serving Port Credit/Mississauga, Hickox Fine Jewellery will be closing their doors forever in the next few weeks. Hickox has been a fixture on the Lakeshore since 1951. The Ballard’s purchased the store in 1989 and Ted, Norma and daughter Lori have continued the tradition.

Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa unveiled the 2015 Ontario budget theme and logo at the Old Credit Brewery in Port Credit on April 24th. Even though Old Credit beer is a favourite at Queens Park, the budget added a one cent per bottle tax that kicks in this November and will increase another penny-a-bottle annually until 2018, eventually totalling a dollar per case of 24.

With Ted’s passing earlier this year, Norma and Lori have decided to close the store. Norma has seen significant changes to the jewellery industry over the years. When they started in the business, Norma remembers gold at about $100 an ounce and now it is just over $1,200 an ounce!

The historic brewery located at 6 Queen Street West in Port Credit, has been with Ontario Legislation Awards for its craft beers. The brewery competes against beers from all across Ontario and it is an honour to receive the prestigious Ontario Legislation Award.

Lori said “With Dad gone it is just not the same. We will miss our many loyal customers, some families who have shopped here for three generations!” Norma said “It has been a pleasure serving the community and sharing in their special occasions; when people shop for jewellery they are shopping for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions, generally their happiest times.”

The Old Credit Brewing Company may be small but it makes a quality product and is respected nationally for several beers.

Hickox Fine Jewellery has kicked off their “massive retirement and closing sale”. Lori says “We have never had a sale on this scale and we plan to clear everything out. I look forward to seeing our many friends and customers to say good bye one last time.”

The Old Credit Brewing Co. is a special place as the family atmosphere is draped all over the walls. Next time you need a case or keg of beer, try the Old Credit Brewing Co. and treat yourself to an award-winning product made by people who care.

Hickox Fine Jewellery is located at 106A Lakeshore Road East in Port Credit. Call 905-278-4522 for more information.

Old Credit Brewing Company is located at 6 Queen Street West in Port Credit. Phone 905-271-9888.

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Articles provided to you by: Theresa Baird – Broker Keller Williams Realty Solutions There are 51 homes in South Mississauga for sale at the time this article was written with swimming pools. Pools can provide many hours of summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. Water can also be dangerous for kids if parents do not take the proper precautions. If you currently have, or are thinking of buying a home with a pool, here are some safety tips.

To prevent litter, the easiest, greenest, single action one can ever take is to not litter. From car windows, on streets, sidewalks, storefront window ledges and parking lots, in parks, trees, waterways – litter is prolific and 55 per cent of littering is deliberate. Litter is like a magnet. Its presence attracts more. Very quickly an impression of neglect and lack of caring is formed and, research confirms, drags down property values and tourism rates. No one should aspire to littering. It is a huge character flaw, a proven anti-social marker. Whether you are the smoker flicking your butts all over or the java junkie, leaving coffee cups everywhere and anywhere, the chewing gum-spitter or the tosser of fast food wrappers and remains, you need to know this is littering.

What is the best way to keep my child safe around swimming pools? An adult should actively watch children at all times while they are in a pool. A child can drown in less than 2 inches (6 centimeters) of water³. For infants and toddlers, an adult should be in the water and within arm’s reach, providing “touch supervision”. For older children, an adult should be paying constant attention and free from distractions, like talking on the phone, socializing, tending household chores, or drinking alcohol. The supervising adult must know how to swim.

Three requirements to reduce litter: 1) Do not to litter. 2) From door to street, keep your property free of litter. 3) Ask someone you know who litters to stop. The Port Credit BIA employs one dedicated soul, who many recognize as our “Green Team”, and relies on a volunteer “Trash Walking Mom” (look her up on Facebook) to keep our streets litter free. Both are constantly battling a war against cigarette butts, popular coffee cups and so much more. Trash Walking Mom, Cindy Wilding, also leads the Forest Avenue Eco Club where children learn about preventing litter and taking care of the world. Recently, she had the kids decorate old cans and we will be placing them around PC, focusing on the main culprits of cigarette butt litter. It’s a positive message and hopefully gets everyone thinking about solutions to littering.

POOL RULES If you have a pool, insist that the following rules are followed: • Keep toys away from the pool when the pool is not in use. • Empty blow-up pools after each use. • No tricycles or other riding toys at poolside. • No Electrical appliances near the pool. • No diving in a pool that is not deep enough. • No running on the pool deck. • If there is thunder or lightning, stay out of the pool. • Have readily accessible reaching or throwing assists, a working phone and first aid kit.

Cindy encourages everyone to pick up three pieces of trash anytime you’re out and about. Then head over to her page and post a pic of your bounty with hashtags #litterfreePC and #Take3. With a little bit of awareness and effort, we can all keep Port Credit litter free!

POOL FENCES Children can climb out a window, through a doggy door, or sneak out a door to get to the back yard and the pool. To prevent small children from entering the pool area on their own, there should be a fence that completely surrounds the pool or spa. Combined with the watchful eyes of an adult, a fence is the best way to protect your child and other children who may visit or live nearby.

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It is almost that time of year again-the 43rd Annual Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Festival is quickly approaching. The festival begins Friday, June 5th and runs through to Sunday, June 7th.

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The Bread and Honey Festival was recently recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) as one of Ontario’s top 100 Festivals. Did you know that the Bread and Honey Festival is the second longest running Festival? Second only to the Canadian National Exhibition! Come out to Streetsville Memorial Park to experience all your festival favourites including the villagewide Bread and Honey parade, carnival rides and games, beach volleyball, soccer tournament and the sweet taste of free bread and honey. Bread and Honey Parade The parade takes place on Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. along Queen Street South, from Britannia Road down to Church Street. Streetsville residents and people from all over Mississauga look forward to the Bread and Honey Parade each year because of the unique, eye catching floats, the characters and costumes.

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Entertainment for All With such a wide range of events, Bread and Honey is a festival everyone will enjoy and walk away with a smile and special memories. People of all ages can enjoy the petting zoo, magicians, carnival, beach volleyball and so much more! The main stage in Memorial Park and upper stage lot feature ongoing entertainment and phenomenal band performances.

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Rotary Market and Pancake Breakfast While you are at Bread and Honey, don’t forget to check out the Streetsville Rotary Consumer Market at Vic Johnston Community Centre with over 100 vendors. The Streetsville Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, June 7th in the Banquet Hall of the Vic Johnston Community Centre. The funds raised are going to support Easter Seals. Island Fun Across the bridge--on the island--you can explore a wide variety of craft vendors while your children enjoy pony rides, face painting, inflatable bouncers, free train rides and other fun activities. Your kids will love the entertaining performers on the Busy Bee Children’s Island Stage. Check out the craft vendors showcasing unique jewelry, children’s clothing and accessories, fashion clothing, sock monkeys, leather goods, wood products, garden decorative hats, scarves, slippers, purses, pictures and paintings. You can also find kitchen items, honey and syrup, homemade soaps, homemade fudge, lollipops, cupcakes, and other tasty treats. Come by and discover these homemade, one-of-a-kind treasures! The Sweetest Taste of summer The festival wouldn’t be complete without the Bread and Honey booth. Stop by to sample the fluffy white or whole-wheat bread coated with local honey, compliments of Panera Bread. Volunteers will be busy spreading butter and honey on the slices to feed the masses that come for this special treat. The Bread and Honey Festival wouldn’t be possible without the kindness and dedication of hundreds of volunteers lending a helping hand. A special thank you to all those who devote so much time and energy making Bread and Honey such a great success each year! For a full itinerary of events visit the Bread and Honey website at: www.breadandhoney.ca. Contact info@breadandhoney.ca or 647-233-8701 for more details. Don’t miss the Minions on Saturday, June 6th, Upper Lot - Noon to 3pm

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The 19th annual Mississauga Waterfront Festival is brimming with new performers, activities and attractions that will keep adults and children coming back to Port Credit all weekend long.

As always, admission is free! For more information and full schedule of events at the Mississauga Waterfront Festival follow @the_mwf or visit www.themwf.com.

The Mississauga Waterfront Festival (MWF) kicks off with a country music extravaganza when the Credit goes Country. Performers include Port Credit local Marshall Dane, Ty Baynton, Nashville North’s DJ Johnny Rivex and Triple Threat line dancers. Headlining the evening is Juno Nominated Female Country Artist of the Year Kira Isabella. The show starts Friday, June 12, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Port Credit Memorial Park.

The TO2015 Pan Am Torch Relay in Mississauga Join in the spirit of the games as the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay makes its way to Mississauga on Sunday, June 14, 2015. • 9:30 a.m. Breakfast of Champions at Mississauga Celebration Square. Free breakfast and activities for the whole family as we await the arrival of the TO2015 Flame! • 11:00 a.m. Torch Lighting Ceremony at Mississauga Celebration Square Watch history unfold as the flame arrives and the torch is lit. • 11:30 a.m. Torch Relay down Hurontario to the Mississauga Waterfront Festival in Port Credit Memorial Park Grab your spot along the relay route as the torch travels to the Port Credit. • 1:00 p.m. Torch Relay Celebration at Port Credit Memorial Park In partnership with the Mississauga Waterfront Festival, celebrate the arrival of the TO2015 Torch! The Cauldron will be lit and the celebration begins with performances by headliners Ill Scarlett and Carlos Bastidos!

Also on Friday night is the debut of the MWF Night Market. This open-air market will be serving up Asian and Latin American themed street food all three days of the Festival. With over 20 vendors, including Rodney’s Oysters, Gushi Chicken, InspirAsian and Penny Lou Lou Sweet and Treats, this delicious feature is sure to whet your appetite. Saturday welcomes many new attractions like a Monster Mural for attendees to colour in and bring to life; the Sports Zone with a rock climbing wall, sumo wrestling, obstacle course and trampoline demonstrations; and an Ontario Dock Dogs competition where high flying pooches will do amazing feats! The Insauga Roller Jam - a fan favourite from last year – returns on Saturday night. The iconic Port Credit Arena will be transformed into a roller rink with music provided by DJ D Smooth. The fun begins at 6:00pm and goes until 11:00 pm. Limited quantities of roller skates will be available for rent.

Mississauga is one of 16 host municipalities in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) for the Pan Am Games (July 10–26) and Parapan Am Games (Aug 7–15). The Hershey Centre will be known during Games time as the Mississauga Sports Centre where Mississauga will host seven sport competitions: judo, karate, taekwondo, wrestling, goalball, powerlifting and wheelchair rugby. For details visit mississaugapanam.ca

Saturday night entertainment pays homage to classic rock when three tribute bands grace the stage for a Rockin River Revue. The show starts at 7:00 pm with Simply Queen, followed by Desire and closing the evening will be The Blushing Brides. On Sunday, the Mississauga Waterfront Festival welcomes the TO2015 Pan Am Torch Relay. Former Mayor Hazel McCallion will arrive at the Festival via barge and proceed with the Pan Am torch through the park. The torch relay is expected to arrive at approximately 1:00 pm. “Watching the Pan Am torch relay come through Mississauga is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” says Pat Anderson, Chair of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival. “Through the delicious fare at the Night Market and the dynamic activities in the Sports Zone, the Festival is celebrating Pan Am cultures and trying to inspire children to participate in sports.”

FESTIVALS 2015

Taste of Streetsville The 7th Annual Taste of Streetsville is coming to the village this fall from September 10th through to October 8th. Some of Streetsville’s top pubs and restaurants will participate in this flavourful culinary festival. When you visit participating restaurants in the village this fall you can order from their Prix fixe menu, featuring an appetizer, entree and dessert. With delectable new dishes on the menu, you wont want to miss out on getting a taste of what each of your favourite local restaurants have to offer. Last year was the most successful Taste of Streetsville festival yet, and it just keeps growing. Almost 5000 people attended the festival last fall and sampled some of the best culinary delights Streetsville has to offer. The event draws people in the community as well as visitors from across the city to come out and enjoy a delicious meal at a fine dining restaurant, all the while supporting the community, and a worthy cause. When you participate in Taste of Streetsville you are also supporting the Trillium Health Partners Foundation. Taste of Streetsville gives all of us a reason to go out, enjoy great food and a lively atmosphere, all for a great price. Indulge your appetite at Taste of Streetsville and experience some of the best culinary delights the village has to offer. Visit participating restaurants from September 10th to October 8th and order from their special dinner menus. Call each restaurant directly to book your reservations. For more information visit www.tasteofstreetsville.ca or contact Angela Trewartha General Manager of the Streetsville BIA at (905) 858-5974. To receive updates, ‘Like’ Taste of Streetsville on Facebook, or follow on Twitter @StreetsvilleBIA.

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Scotiabank Bed Race, Picnic & Family Fun Day- Sunday, June 7, 2015 The 3rd annual Scotiabank Bed Race, Picnic & Family Fun Day brings our community and local organizations together for a day of creativity, physical activity, friendly competition, team building and family fun in support of Mental Health at Trillium Health Partners.

The community has the opportunity to pledge their favorite team online at www.trilliumbedrace.ca and be able to see who is in the lead for top fundraiser. Teams will be recognized at the event for their fundraising efforts with fabulous prizes including ownership of the Scotiabank Bed Race Trophy for one year and gold helmets for fastest bed!

Raising over $275,000 for Trillium Health Partners since its inception in 2013, this exciting annual event promises to be even more spectacular with added games, contests, entertainers and activities for everyone to enjoy! Teams comprised of financial institutions, corporations and community organizations will race their custom beds through Mississauga Celebration Square and participate in relays and games, cheered on by the spirit of our community. The day will feature a barbeque lunch hosted by Scarlett House Catering and Pizza Pizza, singers, dancers, cheerleaders and live music from the bed race house band, Nightfly. Singer /songwriter Michael Theodore will also return as a performer and event emcee. New this year, the main stage will feature Gwen Stefani and Katy Perry tribute acts during the half time show and opening ceremonies.

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The event will also offer an exciting Kids Zone filled with child-friendly activities, such as a stroller derby, bed-making contest, entertainment on wheels by Circus Jonathan, inflatable bouncers, face painting, and many giveaways. Children are also encouraged to participate in the kids colouring contest. Have your child download the contest sheet from the event website to colour and bring it to the Scotiabank Bed Race on Sunday, June 7, 2015 for submission. Every submission is entered into a random draw at the event as well as judged for more prizes! Other attractions include the Rogue Fun & Games Zone, a Health & Wellness Zone offering free massage, snuggles with St. John Therapy Dogs and the opportunity fuel up on fresh fruit and water, generously supplied by Longoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Shoppers can also browse a variety of vendors including THP Volunteers very own gift shop merchandise. All proceeds from our gift shop benefit Trillium Health Partners.

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Port Credit’s Buskerfest Celebrates 10th Anniversary By Lindsay Howe

This year there will be more strolling and statue performers than ever before! One of the new statue performers, Blanco from Berlin Germany acts as a human canvas. Children will have the unique opportunity to “make a master piece of him!”

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Port Credit’s most electric festival, Buskerfest. The Port Credit BIA proudly presents amazing shows from around the world. This three-day talent extraordinaire is happening all weekend long from August 21st to 23rd in downtown Port Credit. Buskers will be invading the streets, showing off their rare talents and skilled circus artistry. This year there will be 10 performance areas, with over 40 international performers!

The ever-popular Busker Academy (located in the Gazebo in Memorial Park) will feature a variety of workshops on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children can learn some of the tricks of the trade from the talented buskers themselves! The young buskers in training can learn how to stilt walk, make balloon animals, walk a tightrope, juggle, mime, hula hoop, clown around and so much more. Busker Academy is recommended for kids 6 and up.

“While Buskerfest is not formally recognized as an international event, it never fails to attract talent from all corners of the world. This year we have performers from - Poland, The Netherlands, Thailand, Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan and of course all over North America. So while the event may not be international, the experience surely is!” - Karen Cecy, Producer of Port Credit’s Buskerfest

Also new this year, there will be a Twitter Contest sponsored by Yelp. The contest will determine which buskers will perform in the Xtreme Finale happening on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. to wrap up the festival. The top 10 performers, voted by you on Twitter will return to put on a spectacular show like no other. The Xtreme Finale is a culmination of all the performers in one big fabulous show. These gutsy street performers will perform magnificent stunts, each act more enthralling than the next!

In commemoration of this special 10th anniversary celebration, there will be more to experience at Buskerfest than ever before! A 10th anniversary performance area (aka ‘pitch’) has been added on Hwy 10. Featured on that pitch will be The Catwall, from Quebec. Watch this group of phenomenal acrobats literally bounce off the walls! Their stage area will be set up with two trampolines, with a wall in between. You won’t want to miss out on this remarkable performance. Rest assured that your all-time favourite buskers will also be returning this year to perform some new incredible acts.

Live street theatre will be happening across the village. You do not want to miss out on a full weekend of family fun and entertainment! While Buskerfest is a free event, tipping at the shows is highly recommended so please give what you can. You can also support the acts by buying a CD. Stay tuned to Port Credit’s Buskerfest website at www.portcreditbuskerfest.com. Check out the map and event schedule online to see when and where the performances will take place.

Another addition is a new kid’s area featuring acts “just for kids”. To the delight of the children in attendance, they can now engage in a range of interactive, child-centered activities from face painting, to hula-hoop workshops, to dance parties, to strolling performers and the list goes on.

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Streetsville Hockey League: Mississauga’s Best Kept Secret Registration for the 2015/ 2016 hockey season is open! The Streetsville Hockey League has been providing non-contact House League Hockey to the Streetsville community since 1946.

New – Streetsville Select Derby’s to play in the Mississauga Hockey League 2015-2016 *Tyke, Minor Novice and Novice Select*

Members of the SHL and their families enjoy the small town atmosphere in a fully renovated facility. The SHL is the top choice of families in the area for over 65 years! The Streetsville Hockey League’s vision is to enable their players, coaches and members to enjoy lifelong participation and contribution to the game of hockey. Registration for the Streetsville Hockey League (SHL) 2015/2016 season is well underway.

The Streetsville Derby’s is a select hockey program that is offered through the Streetsville Hockey League. Select hockey is the next level up from the House League Program. The Streetsville Derby’s can be a rewarding experience for your child and your family. Not only are the Streetsville Derby’s a fantastic hockey experience, it’s also a great life experience. The players and parents often develop friendships that can last a lifetime. The goal is to have a Select Streetsville Derby’s team at the 2009, 2008 and 2007 birth years. The Streetsville Derby’s will be playing in the Mississauga Hockey League. Each age group/division has several tiers, so teams will be placed in a division that will best suit the team. Tyke players will play in a group that will be labelled “Select”. Players that play select hockey also participate in the house league program. All select practices and games are over and above the commitment to your house league hockey team. Streetsville Select Stingers 2015-2016 *Minor Atom – Midget Sr. Over the last few years the Streetsville Stingers select program has become more and more popular. This past season they had the most Streetsville Stinger teams in SHL history. The Streetsville Hockey League is considered one of the city’s best kept secrets and the select program is an added bonus. For more information, go to www.streetsvillehockey.com.

Benefits of Joining the SHL The Streetsville Hockey League offers divisions for all age levels and abilities. The SHL is a non-tiered house league, meaning there are players of all skill levels, and teams are mixed and balanced. With the SHL there is a set practice and game schedule for the entire season, which includes one practice and one game per week for 24 weeks. For your convenience, all practices and games take place at the Vic Johnston Community Centre. SHL Fee’s for the 2015-2016 season will be the same as the 2014-2015 season.

SHL Sponsorship Streetsville Hockey League’s list of sponsors include: Tim Hortons, Dodge Caravan for Kids, McDonalds Atomc, Canadian Tire, Recharge with Milk, CPL, Longos, W.N.Atkinson Insurance Ltd., Ladner Clothiers, Duggan Benefits, LaVida Massage of Mississauga, Streetsville Village Times, The Lions Club Of Streetsville, CIBC, Future Stars Sports Photography, www. MortgageAgentServices.ca (416) 452-1558, Waterra, Digital Brand Media Inc., Associated Sanitation Inc, National Sports and Champion Trophies. A special thank you to all the SHL sponsors for their support! The SHL is always looking for sponsorship. To become a sponsor, visit the SHL website and download a sponsorship package and application.

Registration includes an NHL replica sweater, socks, team and individual picture, two tickets to a Mississauga Steelhead game, trophy and yearend banquet. The season consists of a pre-season, regular season, playoff season and Day of Champs weekend which consists of semi-final and final games, and a Championship team is crowned for each division.

Registration for the 2015/2016 season is filling up fast! There are limited spots available, be sure to sign up before it is too late. You can register online at www.streetsvillehockey.com. For more information about the SHL visit the website or email @ info@streetsvillehockey.com.

Additional hockey is offered to those wanting to play more through the Select hockey program which is offered in both Sabres and Stingers programs. Divisions include: Tyke, Minor Novice, Novice, Minor Atom, Atom, Minor Pee Wee, Peewee, Minor Bantam, Bantam, Minor Midget and Midget.

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By Ric Cooper, Ric’s Recollection Finally spring has sprung after what seemed the longest and one of the worst winters in recent memory. That long winter did have one benefit as far as vinyl enthusiasts were concerned; more time to sit and enjoy a full album of music! Spring and summer tend to be a time when people spend less time indoors listening to music. The tunes tend to be background music while you’re sitting on the deck enjoying the weather and your favourite beverage. Another spring pass time is the plethora of garage sales and outdoor flea markets. For a record collector, these sales can be a goldmine but usually they’re just a waste of time. You’ll be lucky to get a few playable records out of the hundreds that you have to go through. Moldy, scratched records are the norm. So are the Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, Don Ho and countless others that fill the boxes (no offence to the fans of these artists!). Finding an original pressing of most 60’s rock bands in near mint condition is almost impossible. I find it strange that when someone does have some “gems” that they haven’t tried bringing them to the store to get a fair payment instead of the $1 each usually paid at these sales. I have paid $600 for a single record for re-sale. Granted it was “super rare” and in fantastic condition but these rarities are out there! Quite often I get phone calls regarding evaluating collections or people just wondering “how much is my record worth?” Unfortunately, I don’t have time to do evaluations, and not to sound crass, but what’s in it for me? If you think you do have some REALLY GOOD CONDITION rock, blues or small combo jazz records then give me a call to set up an appointment to bring them into the store. I can guarantee that I won’t offer just a buck a piece! I’m not guaranteeing that you’ll get rich but …who knows! Import records tend to be more sought after as they often have different graphics on the cover and different song listings. “One hit wonders” carry the misconception that they are automatically rare. Not so. There is no set formula for making a LP rare and valuable but just because the band “didn’t make it” commercially does not make it sought after. Many of these, apart from the hit, are just unlistenable. I’ll offer a few final words of advice to both the seller and collector. Sellers, if you have really clean records from the 60’s forward, make an effort to get to the store for your best value. Buyers, collect what you like and be nice to the seller. After all, it is part of their (DNA) life history and something that meant a lot to them. Enjoy the summer, shop local and keep Port Credit clean. We all benefit by being nice to each other.

Councillor Carlson, Ward 11 update By George Carlson Spring is here to stay and summer is on the way, so bring on the sunshine and the fun! The 2015 Bread & Honey Festival will be an awesome celebration this year, so mark your calendars for the weekend of June 5 – June 7, 2015. Also, make sure you join us for the Streetsville Village Square Official Opening Celebration to mark the opening of the Village Square! 2015 Bread & Honey Festival The 2015 Bread & Honey Festival takes place June 5th to June 7th, with a spectacular lineup of performers and exciting activities. Head over to Memorial Park to join in on the fun, including the Bread & Honey parade, carnival rides, games, and the delicious bread and honey. The parade takes place on Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 12pm along Queen Street South, from Britannia Road down to Church Street, with great floats, characters, and costumes. Highlights of this year’s festival include the petting zoo, magicians, carnival, beach volleyball, as well as great entertainment and band performances on the main stage!

Village Square Official Opening Celebration The City of Mississauga will be organizing a special Official Opening Celebration to mark the opening of the Streetsville Village Square to the community. The Official Opening Celebration festivities will be held during the weekend of the Bread & Honey Festival, which takes place June 5th to 7th. The Official Opening celebrations will begin with a FREE two-hour performance by Johnny Max at the Village Square on Friday, June 5th, from 7pm to 9pm. The Official Opening Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 6th, at the Village Square, from 12pm-12:30pm and will include the Streetsville Cadet Band, the Streetsville Legion Colour Guard, and Justus. After the ceremony, catch the great live bands performing until 3pm, as well as buskers along Main Street and Queen Street. On Sunday, June 7th, don’t miss the great antique car show at the Village Square from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! Please note that Main Street, between Queen Street and Church Street, will be closed from Friday at 4pm to Sunday at 5pm. For more information, please visit www.villageofstreetsville.com.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Streetsville Rotary Consumer market at Vic Johnston Community Centre, and the Streetsville Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 7th at the Vic Johnston Community Centre. On the island, explore a wide variety of craft vendors while the kids can enjoy pony rides, face painting, inflatable bouncers and more on the Busy Bee Children’s Island Stage. For the fishing enthusiasts out there, head down to the banks of the Credit River on Sunday (south of the Island Bridge) from 8-11am for my annual Fishing Derby. The derby is open to children 16 and under. Please bring your own fishing gear and bait, and get ready to fish for great prizes! For more information, visit www. breadandhoney.com.

My office is open all summer, so please don’t hesitate to call at 905-8965011, or e-mail george.carlson@mississauga.ca. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

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By Gordon O. Stockman, BComm., CPA, CA, CFP, CIM Vice President – Financial Planning, Efficient Wealth Management Inc. What is not determined from these questionnaires is your Risk Capacity. Risk Capacity is your financial ability to take on the risk. Risk as a concept is about exposure to uncertain outcomes. In investing, the common measure of risk is the volatility of the return experienced. The riskier an investment the more variable the returns will be. Risk Capacity can be thought of as your ability to accept variable outcomes. We can further narrow this down, by accepting that it is generally not a problem to experience too much return from our investments. The more the money, the merrier we will be. Therefore, from a practical sense, Risk Capacity can be thought of as your ability to accept negative returns of unknown size and frequency in the future. In purchasing terms, can you afford to take the risk?

Value For Money Investing means we wish to allocate and use our hardearned resources in order to improve investment outcomes in a continuous and sustainable way at a fair and equitable price. In other words, achieve good investment returns AND receive fair value for the services provided. The path forward is Advice For a Fee financial planning. Financial Planning before Investing! In a previous article, I attempted to clarify, what a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ does. It was a long list of things including but not limited to helping people with cash flow analysis and budgeting, goal planning, debt management, insurance and risk management to protect your income and dependants, employer contributory pension plan or group RSP allocations, estate planning, taxes, career, life planning, college and university funding, buying a home, retirement projections and anything else that comes along. I went on to differentiate these activities from investment management. In my goal to separate these two very important but distinctly different activities, I may have left too big of an information gap and not been clear in how investing is dependent on financial planning. I left you hanging with “Certainly investment management is related to financial planning but is distinct from it. We believe strongly that investment management should not be commenced without financial planning.” So, why do we believe strongly that investment management should not be commenced without financial planning? Well it has to do with risk. More specifically Risk Capacity.

If you are retired or near retirement, in order to determine whether you can accept future negative returns, it is necessary to evaluate when and what the returns will be used for. If you spend $60,000 per year and your pensions, CPP and OAS provide you with $60,000 or more, you could be considered to have an unlimited Risk Capacity as it relates to your portfolio. Since you do not NEED the returns, you have the ability to accept any and all future negative returns. However, if you spend $60,000 per year and your other incomes only provide $20,000 then your portfolio will need to consistently provide $40,000 per year. Negative returns in the future will impact your ability to maintain that $40,000 per year. Depending on how many assets you have and a host of other factors, your Risk Capacity could be very little or very great. This is why Financial Planning is absolutely essential for retirees or near retirees. Unless your Risk Capacity is immediately determinable as unlimited, it is necessary to carefully evaluate your future spending and your future incomes from non-portfolio sources to determine your Risk Capacity. How can you build the proper portfolio to deliver the necessary funds as needed and at the right time throughout your lifetime, without determining acceptable future results and the frequency and size of negative returns? And it is not just any financial plan you need, it is a Cash Flow based plan that is required.

If you made some investments through an advisor in the last decade or so, you have probably been asked to answer or fill out a questionnaire. It contained questions like – “When faced with a major investment decision, are you more focused on the possible losses or the possible gains?” OR “Investments can go up or down in value and experts often say you should be prepared to weather a downturn. By how much could the total value of all of your investments go down before you would begin to feel uncomfortable?” …and your answers were used to suggest a portfolio allocation to you. The bulk of the questions on these questionnaires are aimed at assessing your Risk Tolerance. In other words, they help your advisor assess how you will react to the ups and downs of the products or investments that you will purchase.

Many advisors when asked to do some financial planning will perform a Goal-Based financial plan. Goal-Based planning will generally work well for younger accumulators. It will help determine what you need to do to get where you want to be and help you with what is necessary to get there. Its weakness in portfolio planning for retirees is that Goal Based planning will generally not provide a good Risk Capacity assessment of the negative outcomes. It will tend to report the Risk Capacity as the risk “necessary” to achieve the goals not the capacity to sustain the negative future outcomes.

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If you are a retiree or near retiree, get a financial plan in place and stick to cash flow based planning. If you are young and building wealth, start with a goal-based financial plan and move to a cash flow based plan as your risk capacity declines. When you start accumulating, your risk capacity may not be unlimited but it tends to be very high. So the next time your advisor asks you to just answer a questionnaire, ask them, “Is that it?” Efficient Wealth Management Inc. was created to provide unbiased, independent, superior financial planning advice, on an Advice for a Fee basis. Our extended mission is to bring portfolio manager services bundled with full financial planning to investors with less than 1 million dollars. We have been designing and utilizing strategic ETF portfolios for over 12 years, letting us return control of the cost of financial planning and investment management to the investor. Gordon is a Chartered Accountant (CA), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM). He has close to 20 years of experience in Financial Planning and Portfolio Management and over 35 years in Tax Planning. Gordon is a frequent guest on television and has written numerous articles on investing and financial planning. He has also taught Financial Services and Accounting courses at local colleges.

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Old World Charm Awaits You at Waterside Inn in Port Credit By Lindsay Howe

The Waterside Inn is Port Credit’s prestigious hotel, situated in downtown Port Credit. This unique property is renowned for its elegant suites, outstanding service and award-winning restaurant. The Waterside Inn is the perfect setting for your meetings/ conferences, weddings, social events and galas. Hotel guests continue to return to The Waterside Inn because of the quality and comfort they experience while staying at their deluxe suites. Prestigious Suites Whether you are planning a short-term or long-term stay, Waterside Inn has the ideal suite and services to accommodate your every need. They offer deluxe suites, residence suites for long-term comfort and convenience and luxurious penthouse suites. The Waterside Inn’s suites are equipped with a wide range of amenities from in-suite kitchens, to wireless internet phones and mini bars. Many suites have balconies with views of Lake Ontario, or the beautiful Village of Port Credit. Rooms are furnished with hardwood floors, European linens and one of a kind stylish Persian Carpets. You can also experience the artwork of the Group of Seven, renowned Canadian artists from the 1920’s. Luxuriate with Waterside Inn’s in Suite Spa Services The Waterside Inn works with a company who can offer in-room spa services to give you a relaxing spa experience in the comfort of your own suite. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway with your partner, an excursion with your closest friends, or a quiet retreat of solitude to rejuvenate your spirit, there are wonderful spa treatments for you to take advantage of. Spa treatments range from a manicure and pedicure, to a full body massage. Visit www.watersideinn.ca/mississauga-spa for a full list of spa packages. Elegant Fine Dining Experience at Breakwater Restaurant The Waterside Inn’s renowned Breakwater Restaurant offers its guests mouth-watering cuisine and a refined dining experience. This is the only award-winning CAA 4-Diamond restaurant in Mississauga. From sparking silver, to fine china and fresh linens, you will feel like royalty when dining at the Breakwater Dining Room. Choose from their delicious menu and extensive wine list. The Breakwater Restaurant is also celebrated for its Sunday brunch buffet. Choose from their carvery, omelette and waffle stations. They offer all your favourite breakfast and hot lunch meal choices including an antipasto bar and mouthwatering desserts! Premium Location The Waterside Inn is located in a prime location, perfectly situated in the heart of Port Credit, right next to the beautiful marina. You can experience everything Port Credit has to offer, including the festivals and events happening this summer in the village. Explore the tranquil Village of Port Credit, out of the bustle of Toronto. Waterside Inn is a short walk away from Port Credit Go Station, which brings you to downtown Toronto in about 20 minutes. The hotel is also only a 20-minute drive from Pearson International Airport. Stay at Waterside Inn to experience the highest quality of excellence in hospitality. Waterside Inn is located at 15 Stavebank Road South in Port Credit. For more information visit www.watersideinn.ca. Contact the Waterside Inn at (905) 891-7770 or email mail@watersideinn.ca.

Family Fables - Expand Your Circle By Deanne Clipperton

Both Mckenzie and Nolan are learning and talking about communities at school. Mckenzie’s homework one day last month was to write about her favourite part of her community. To help her, I came up with some examples, which got me thinking more about my favourite part of Streetsville.

I am reading Oprah’s book “ What I Know for Sure”; a compilation of her columns, about life’s lessons and one sticks out and paints the perfect picture of what the Village of Streetsville is all about, making our "neighbourhood a real home not just a place to live. I’ve always known that life is better when you share it. But I now realize it gets even sweeter when you expand the circle.”

For me, there are so many things about Streetsville that I love, so it was hard to come up with just one. There is the rich history and my strong connection to this special place that has stories at every corner some dating back to before confederation. There are the wonderful businesses that keep our Village thriving and the dedicated Business Improvement Association (BIA) that keep our town welcoming with flower boxes full of beautiful flowers or Christmas trees to give our village that extra special and enticing feeling of home.

Expand your circle and make Streetsville your home not just somewhere you live. If you have been here for any length of time I am sure you already know this and are right at home because of the wonderful people. What is your favorite part of your community?

But I think for me my favourite part of my community is the people and our connections to the town! There are not many communities that you can live in where you run into a familiar friendly faces wherever you go. A most recent example was when my family and I were out for a bike ride the other day. We rode through town, enjoying the sunshine and visited Memorial Park, where we ran into long-time friends who were out riding on the Culham Trail. We chatted and caught up with them and then headed for an ice cream where the kids ran into some of their friends. Our last planned stop was papa’s park where we ran into some other friends who live nearby, they invited us over for a quick visit, while we chatted, the kids played and then we headed for home to try and beat the rain. What a great day spent with my family at home in our community where we ran into friends at every stop. It is the people and the connections you have to where you live that make a place a home not just a where you live.

Realtors and Professionalism: Do the Two Terms Mix?

I don’t want to read this…but I should By Harold Johnson, CPA, CA

By Scott Brubacher

Just because all realtors are licensed doesn’t mean that all realtors are the same.

If you are like me, you don’t really want someone to tell you how to run your life. I have ideas that I want to pursue, a lifestyle I want to live, and I don’t care much for the TV Doctors who preach good living when it is not reality.

There is a high turnover in this industry: I’ve seen people quit or lose their jobs, and, in the misguided belief that real estate is easy, jump into the prerequisite training and licensing programs. They become very surprised when they find out that this is actually a serious business where success requires a huge amount of dedication and hard work. When the money doesn’t come rolling in, they leave for greener pastures. Most of us working in this field today are independent contractors.

You read in my previous articles I have suggested looking for someone or some company to offer support for what you are doing and to consider advice and planning as an important part of life. I am not trying to preach but simply trying to impart wisdom that I have learned, sometimes the hard way, for you to get the most out of life. Why planning? Why not? In life we do not sit back and idle while it passes us by. Whether it is raising a family, growing a career or a business, or looking towards retirement we should have a plan of what we want, and how we want to get there. Planning is an essential part of life. Getting to school, to work, to the gym, any everyday activity requires planning. It is inherent in all of us, we take it for granted, but with a few simple tasks we can make a life plan that works for us and does not cramp our style.

We can be good or bad, new or experienced, honest or dishonest…but the bottom line is that we are each responsible for our own profit and loss.

We hear today of the impending debt crisis in Canada. How will it affect you? If debt is a worry, do not ignore it, but make a plan to deal with your debt. It may mean making a hard choice, changing some of our habits that may lead to pitfalls, but solutions are there. And do not forget patience. A thousand mile journey begins with one step. Dealing with a debt crisis is no different. Plan, small steps, commitment and monitoring will get you there. It is said that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. While we handle the tax side, for some of us, the death side should involve some planning. We ask our clients “do you want to have your money run out when you do, or do you want to leave a legacy for your family?” Planning for retirement begins when you start working… a little bit at a time.

The realtors who stick it out are typically the ones who work hard, give great service, get terrific results, and know that their success depends on giving their clients great value, often over and above the proverbial call of duty. Certainly it’s true that some of our sales transactions come together effortlessly—and many more involve thousands of dollars spent on marketing a property, or countless hours spent driving people around for weeks or months looking at potential new homes. Those of us who are dedicated to our chosen profession lost track long ago of the number of times we’ve been up until the wee hours trying to make a deal come together, and we generally don’t take a lot of weekends off.

Planning for your estate begins when you have someone more to care for after your life ends. At an early stage in adulthood, when spouses and children are prevalent and require support should you not survive, there should be a plan for insurance and “what if?” It does not have to be too complicated but should be addressed. You owe it to your loved ones. Estate planning is something we need to consider also. One should never rule from the grave, nor should best intentions be way laid by poor planning. We have seen too many families broken at a time when they should be coming together in a time of sorrow because of poor planning. You need an Executor to manage your will, and this can be difficult. One service we recently began with our firm is Estate management services. We will work with you to make sure your will is up to date, and in proper order and then work with your executor to assist them through troubling times and ensure that your estate is handled as per your wishes and onside with the laws and tax authorities. Don’t let a family member or close friend become alienated because of poor estate planning. The cost of an ounce of prevention is far less than FinancialGroup the cost of a pound of cure. Helping you reach your full potential

The Importance of Due Diligence We check into the references of other service providers we hire – why should real estate be any different? Especially when your home is one of the biggest investments, if not THE biggest investment, in your portfolio. As a consumer you need to do your homework and hire the right realtor. Your best friend might want you to hire an uncle who just started selling real estate, but is he the right realtor for you? You need to find out how many deals a realtor has completed in the last year, and how many of them were related to the kind of house you want to buy or sell. Talk to some of their clients to find out what their experience with this person was like. And what kind of a negotiator are they?

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There are a lot of highly professional, ethical and conscientious realtors at work out there in this country today and I am sorry for the people who have run into dishonest operators. If you would like to find out whether or not I might be able to help you meet your real estate needs, and help you achieve your real estate-related goals, please get in touch. You can email me at scott@scottbrubacher.com or call me directly at 647-223-0237.

Planning is an exercise. Like any exercise it must be done regularly, properly and within your personal constrains. We can help you with this.

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April to October • Port Credit’s Cultural Walks May 29, 30 & 31 • Spring Boat Show May 29, 30 & 31 • Artfest Port Credit Saturdays • June 6 to October 10 • Farmers Market June 12, 13 & 14 • Real Canadian Superstore presents the Mississauga Waterfront Festival July 1 - “Paint the Town Red” Canada Day Celebration and Parade Saturday & Sunday • July to August Music at Port Street Market Sundays • July to September • Sunset Concert Series Fridays • July & August • Rotary Movies in the Park August 21, 22 & 23 • Port Credit Busker Fest 10 September 11, 12 & 13 Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival September 18, 19 & 20 Port Credit In-Water Boat Show October 17 • Pumpkin Fest October 24 & 25 • Artisan Studio Tour November 28 • Christmas at Port Street Market

2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 5th-7th • Bread & Honey Festival June 20th• Historical Walking Tour July 1st• Canada Day Celebrations July 19th• Historical Walking Tour Aug. 21st• Historical Candlelight Walking Tour Sept. 10th – Oct. 8th• Taste of Streetsville Sept. 12th• Historical Walking Tour Oct. 18th• Historical Walking Tour Oct. 24th• Halloween in the Village Nov. 5th• Retailers Open House Nov. 11th• Remembrance Day Nov. 23rd• Christmas Window Contest Nov. 27th• Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 29th• Mississauga Santa Claus Parade For more information on upcoming events on Streetsville Village Square please visit our website or the Streetsville Village Square Facebook Page.

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