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The Taste of Streetsville Winter Edition Comes to the Village By: Lindsay Howe
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The Taste of Streetsville Winter Edition takes place February 17th to March 13th. Eleven of Streetsville’s top pubs and restaurants, along with three smaller eateries will be featuring special dining options. When you visit participating restaurants in the village you can order from their Prix fixe menu, featuring an appetizer, entree and dessert, all for the low price of $30, plus tax and gratuity.
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Last fall, the Taste was a huge success; almost 5000 people attended the festival and took advantage of the opportunity to sample some of the best culinary delights Streetsville has to offer. The Taste was so popular that the Streetsville BIA is giving people the chance to enjoy this culinary experience during the winter season. 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. Participating restaurants for the Taste of Streetsville are: Bayleaf Restaurant Cuchulainn’s Irish Pub The Franklin House Cagneys Goodfellas Graydon Bar & Grill Saucy Andiamo Pasta Plus
Enzo’s Two Guys from Italy Giorgio’s Ristorante Mondello Ristorante
If you are in the mood for a small bite, instead of a full course meal visit one of Streetsville’s smaller restaurants, cafés and bakeries to sample options at a lower price point. The eateries participating in “Just a Taste of Streetsville” are: Second Cup, Kate’s Town Talk Bakery and Fit for Life. These smaller venues will be offering lighter meals and lunches, including sandwiches and a beverage. contiinued on page 06
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The Village Times was launched in 2005, and at the time, it was determined that even though the costs were high, the best distribution for our community papers would be by Canada Post. The decision has proven to be a solid one, providing access to our readers and giving our advertisers maximum results. 95% of Canadians open their mail the day they get it, making Canada Post one of the most reliable ways to ensure our readers receive our messages. We can reach complete sections of a community, or just one street. Using demographic filtering abilities, we are able to target postal walks associated with the community.
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Family Fables – Belonging
Taste of Streetsville Winter Edition continued from front cover
By Deanne Clipperton
I am sure that you noticed the decorated Christmas trees that lined Queen Street in Streetsville this holiday season, making our village look extra special. The Business Improvement Association (BIA) purchased the trees and had them placed throughout town and children from local schools and churches were responsible for decorating them. The children and their leaders or teachers not only created the decorations but many also assisted in decorating them.
With the frosty weather we have been enduring, most of us are guilty of hibernating in our homes. It is important to plan an evening out to spend time with the important people in our lives. Take your friends or loved ones out for a luxurious night at a popular dining establishment in Streetsville. Experience a romantic, post-valentines meal at one of the village’s fine dining restaurants. The Taste of Streetsville gives all of us a reason to go out, enjoy great food and a lively atmosphere, all for a great price. When you participate in The Taste of Streetsville festival you are also supporting the Trillium Health Partners Foundation. Proceeds from every meal will continue to be donated to the redevelopment of the Emergency Department at Credit Valley Hospital. Last fall $2,222.00 was raised for The Trillium Health Partners Foundation. The redevelopment plan is geared at redesigning the department to better maximize patient flow and create separate, specialized treatment areas for paediatrics and seniors, as well as other enhancements.
Pictured is Trinity Mainly Music decorating their tree.
The desire to belong is part of human nature and part of belonging to a community is to participate in it and contribute to it in some way. The children who had the opportunity to participate in this project took pride in creating the decorations to be enjoyed by villagers and visitors to our delightful little town.
Visit participating restaurants from February 17th to March 13th and order from their special dinner menus. Taking part in the Taste of Streetsville experience is mutually beneficial for the customer, and village businesses. The festival draws people in the community as well as visitors to come out and enjoy a delicious meal at a fine dining restaurant, all the while supporting the community, and a worthy cause.
Many people have commented on how beautiful the trees looked and how much they enjoyed looking at the different decorations on the various trees throughout town. The merchants in town enjoyed watching the trees be decorated and come to life. Some of the decorators also provided some festive entertainment when they began to sing Christmas carols as they decorated.
Indulge your appetite at Taste of Streetsville to experience some of the best culinary delights the village has to offer. An added bonus, when you purchase from a Taste of Streetsville menu you will receive a ballot for a chance to win a gift basket from your favourite restaurant in the village.
This project provided the children with a chance to contribute to their community and make a difference to others, thus giving them a great sense of pride and belonging to something bigger.
To view the all of the Taste of Streetsville’s menus visit www.tasteofstreetsville.ca. Call each restaurant directly to book your reservations. For more information contact Angela Trewartha General Manager of the Streetsville BIA at (905) 858-5974. To receive updates, ‘Like’ The Taste of Streetsville on Facebook, or follow on Twitter @StreetsvilleBIA.
Thank you to the artists and decorators from St. Joseph Elementary School, Kendellhurst Academy, Trinity Kids Church, Trinity Mainly Music, Streetsville United Church and Vista Heights Public School who helped to make Streetsville a little more festive and welcoming this Holiday season. I hope that you continue to be proud of where you come from and will grow up to be proud of yourself, your accomplishments and that you continue to make a positive differences to the communities you live in. Pictured is Trinity Mainly Music decorating their tree.
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On Sunday, January 19th, the inaugural Timothy Street Medal of Honour Presentation was held at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139 in Streetsville. MP Brad Butt presented the awards to the 21 remarkable individuals at his New Year Levee. Families and friends gathered at the Legion to show their support and applaud the invaluable contributions of the medal recipients. These chosen individuals dedicate their time year after year, supporting and strengthening our community through their volunteer efforts. Volunteers are the glue that holds a community together. They share their time, talents and experience to promote and improve the community and the livelihood of those around them.
a beautiful, vibrant, and flourishing village. Butt states, “Award recipients came from varied backgrounds and have made significant contributions in Streetsville and beyond. I look forward to continuing to present these at each New Year Levee. “
Brad Butt wanted to honour the volunteers who go above and beyond what is expected each year. He came up with the idea to name this local award after Timothy Street. Butt explains, “We established this award to recognize the tremendous contribution that volunteers make to better our community and our country. Nominations were received from the public and we were delighted to present them this year for the first time.”
The Timothy Street Medal recipients are: Anne Byard Bernice Cunningham Lorraine Treanor Kay Mathews Sandra Pitts Jean Watt Allan Ridley Kathy Dineley Toby Gardiner Todd Smith John Kendell Harry Mann Duncan Willock Cameron Bogren Christine Simundsom Mike Toth Larry Scullion Todd Ladner Julie Walker Jainstein Dookie Aspi Wadiwalla
Two-hundred years ago Streetsville’s namesake Timothy Street saw a lot of potential and promise in the area and built a grist mill, a lumber and a saw mill to benefit the surrounding settlers. In 1825 he built a brick home and permanently moved to Streetsville with his family. His home is believed to be the oldest surviving brick house in Peel. His apprenticeship brought merchants, tradesmen and settlers to the village, and in 1829 the village officially became Streetsville.
Congratulations to all of the winners! Your dedication and contributions inspire all of us to become more involved in our community.
Like Timothy Street himself, the medal winners see Streetsville as the ideal place to live and work. Likewise, their volunteer efforts are geared towards the promotion and prosperity of the village. Their efforts make it possible for us to live in
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4th Annual Winter Classic to celebrate minor hockey in Mississauga Applewood and Streetsville team up to profile tomorrow’s superstars The Applewood Hockey Association (“AHA”) and the Streetsville Hockey League (“SHL”) will be hosting their 4th Annual Winter Classic (#MissWinterClassic) on Family Day, February 17, 2014. The Winter Classic will be played at the Chic Murray outdoor arena and will feature six matchups between Tyke, Minor Novice, Novice, Atom, Pee Wee and Minor Midget teams from both organizations.
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Glare: I’m squinting and it’s not the Snow!
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By Silvia Yeomans, Queen Spectacle One of the common complaints we get at our optical shops: GLARE! Living in Mississauga, there are so many commuters. And since it’s already dark on your way home from work, glare from street lights and headlights are bothersome.
Dear Marsha, Not long ago my husband was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and 10 years ago he had surgery to remove cataracts from both of his eyes. He just turned 79 years old and we both feel that it is too soon to move out of our home into a retirement facility, even though his vision is poor. Do you have any suggestions on how we might be able to remain in our home safely? My husband is very afraid to leave our bungalow of forty five years where everything is so familiar and he feels comfortable. Betty from Clarkson
There is a simple solution: Anti-reflective coating. But, there are many more benefits to putting this coating on your eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Dear Betty, Vision loss is something that most of us must deal with as we age. Many begin to experience “presbyopia,” which causes individuals as young as forty to lose focus on reading material. By age 70, most of us will experience visual impairments just like you mentioned such as macular degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts. Fortunately, Comfort Keepers has partnered with the CNIB to provide specially trained caregivers who can help you and your husband maintain your independence and remain in your home. We can make a difference in your lives by assisting with the following tasks: Errand running and grocery shopping Companionship Transportation to medical appointments Personal Care
Anti-reflective coating (also called AR coating or anti-glare coating) improves both your vision through your lenses and the appearance of your eyeglasses. Both benefits are due to AR coating’s ability to eliminate reflections of light from the front and back surface of eyeglass lenses. AR coating is especially beneficial when used on high index lenses, which reflect more light than regular plastic lenses. The higher the index of refraction (of the lens material), the more light will be reflected from the surface of the lenses. Regular plastic lenses reflect about 8% of light hitting the lenses, so only 92% of available light enters the eye for vision. High index plastic lenses can reflect up to 50 percent more light than regular plastic lenses (approximately 12% of available light), so even less light is available to the eye for vision. This can be particularly troublesome in low-light conditions, such as when driving at night. Early morning commuters experience it too. But glare from streetlights and headlights are not only bothersome, but dangerous.
Please feel free to give our office a call today to discuss the possibilities of assistance. Marsha- Comfort Keepers Dear Marsha, My mother lives in a nursing home in Mississauga but, I live in Woodstock Ontario. Lately when I come to visit her, I spend most of my time taking her out shopping and less time enjoying her company. My mother is aware of your services as she knows of other residents in her facility that have assistance from caregivers like yours but, mom has expressed that she is afraid of losing her independence if she uses your services. How can I convince her that by having your caregiver take her out on errands we can both enjoy a quality visit? Suzanne from Woodstock Ontario
Today’s modern anti-reflective coatings can virtually eliminate the reflection of light from eyeglass lenses, allowing 99.5% of available light to pass through the lenses and enter the eye for good vision. By eliminating reflections, AR coating also makes your eyeglass lenses look less visible so people can see your eyes and facial expressions more clearly without the obstruction of the glare. Anti-reflective glasses are also more attractive, so you can look your best in all lighting conditions. The visual benefits of lenses with anti-reflective coating include sharper vision with less glare when driving at night and greater comfort during prolonged computer use (compared with wearing eyeglass lenses without AR coating).
Dear Suzanne, We frequently have adult children inquire about services to relieve themselves of time consuming tasks that interfere with the quality of their family visits. Interestingly, your mother has expressed a concern that she will lose her independence if a caregiver should assist her with errands. Somehow she is convinced that an attendant will take control over a task that she would like to maintain. In addition, what occasionally occurs in this situation is that by having to result to the assistance of someone who is a non-family member; seniors often conclude that their children are not willing to help them, or the presence of a professional caregiver broadcasts the fact that they require more help period. These may be two thoughts that your mother does not want her friends or housemates to understand. Mom may simply feel proud!
A big benefit too is on sunglasses. Putting an anti-reflective coating on sunglasses eliminates glare from sunlight reflecting into your eyes from the back surface of tinted lenses when the sun is behind you. (Generally, AR coating is applied only to the back surface of sunglass lenses because there are no cosmetic or visual benefits to eliminating reflections from the front surface of darktinted lenses.) Most premium anti-reflective coatings include a “hydrophobic” surface layer that prevents water spots from forming and makes the lenses easier to clean. Some AR coatings also include an “oleophobic” surface layer that repels skin oils and makes it easier to remove smudges from the lenses.
The best thing to do is to convince her that attendant care will not only help you but, most of all her. Reassure mom that she will have control over what has to be done on the outing and that an agreement of these tasks will be settled before assistance begins. At any time she may terminate or change the services. Let her know that you enjoy the time you spend together and although you wish you could be the dutiful daughter that her friends would expect to see tend to these tasks, you hope that she will consider how comforting it will be to you to know that a professionally trained individual is assisting her with these errands. Marsha- Comfort Keepers
Some eyeglass lenses have factory-applied AR coating on both lens surfaces. Other lenses, particularly progressive lenses and other multifocal lenses (i.e., bifocals and trifocals), have the coating applied after the lenses have been customized to your eyeglass prescription by an optical lab. So, is an anti-reflective coating for you? It really does suit most. It looks nicer, and performs well. This is an article that was requested by a client. If you have any questions or would like me to write about a specific topic, email me at silvia@queenspectacle.com.
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.
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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Southern Italian Cuisine at its Finest at Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza By: Lindsay Howe
The highly anticipated Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza opened its doors on October 23rd, 2013. Goodfellas is conveniently located in the heart of Streetsville, right at the corner of Main Street and Queen Street. Co- owners Rocco Giovannelli and Rick Taddeo were ecstatic for the grand opening and the response has been even better than they imagined. After only three months, Goodfellas has served almost 30, 000 customers. Their delicious authentic Southern Italian cuisine, great service and incredible ambiance continues to draw crowds each night.
Rocco and Rick put their heart and soul into Goodfellas and are very pleased about the volume of customers, and the positive feedback they have received. It was lot of work and a lengthy process to rip the building apart, rebuild and transform 209 Queen Street South into the beautifully constructed venue it is now. Rocco and Rick had a vision of creating an experience that would captivate people; take them away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. The architecture and design was specifically designed to give customers a little bit of Italy; to create an experience of being transported to Naples where they can enjoy an exceptional food experience to be shared with family or friends. In addition to great food, wine and service, people are raving about the ambiance and energy Goodfellas offers. Still to come: Goodfellas will be introducing live entertainment. Customers can expect varied performances from: mandolin players, tenor singers, autistic guitar performances, and a jazz band. The musical entertainment will liven up the place and enhance the ambiance. When the warmer weather arrives and the patio opens, Goodfellas will be a definite hotspot with its prime location in the village square. Goodfellas hopes to have a wood-oven stove outside to make the pizzas right on the patio! Already Rocco and Rick are looking to expand, with current plans to open up a Goodfellas in Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington and Milton. In an effort to cater to the local niche communities, Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza will be opening in other village-type areas. Not only has Goodfellas drawn the Streetsville community to check out the authentic feel of Goodfellas, but the restaurant has also captured the attention of people across the GTA and outside areas such as London and Waterloo who made their way to Streetsville to see what all the fuss was about. Goodfella’s Neapolitan-style wood oven pizza, salad, and other Italian inspired dishes have become the talk of the town. Come check out Goodfellas extensive menu of savoury dishes. From their Caprise homemade salad, to Arancini Siciliani, to freshly made pastas including a Linguine Lobster, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Goodfellas specializes in certified Neapolitan Pizza, offering a variety of authentic Napoletana pizzas straight from Italy including the Margherita pizza, Calzone Napoletano, and so much for. For a full menu visit Goodfellas on the web at www.goodfellaspizza.ca/menu. Come out and experience the 200 year old history of authentic Neapolitan style wood oven pizza. Call ahead and order your Napoletana pizza to go with Goodfellas take-out options. Goodfellas is located at 209 Queen Street South. Goodfellas is Open Sunday to Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Thursday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visit Goodfellas on the web at www.goodfellaspizza.ca. For more information call 1(855) G-FELLAS (433-5527) or email: info@goodfellaspizza.ca.
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Are you a victim of “Recycled Resolutions?” By: Crystal Mallari
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R3 Evolution, is 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, Barreconcept, 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. 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.
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At R3 Evolution Fitness Studio we hold challenges to not only motivate our members, but to also provide exercise and nutritional guidance. With our online support, our R3 coaches are available to answer any health related questions. We share healthy recipes, motivational quotes and a variety of online workouts to help support our R3 members, if they are unable to attend a class. The definition of insanity is “repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. At R3 we provide a variety of specialized classes to keep the body continually challenged. We motivate our members to have a plan and to stick to it!
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“There is not a single human being walking on the earth that does not suffer from a serious case of the Yeahbuts when he or she seeks to expand their personal horizons into the unknown territory. Most of us carry around the mental baggage of those times when the Yeahbuts frustrated our desire to invent a new future for ourselves and turn into reality.” -Nicolas Lore With R3 Evolution’s holistic approach, we provide the tools, support and community to help our members to take control of their life for the rest of their life. Evolve into the BEST VERSION OF YOU at R3! Come in for FREE class TODAY! Visit R3Evolution Fitness Studio on Facebook or www.R3Evolution.com or call 416-877-0361 and start your health journey! R3 Evolution is located at 3065 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #50 in Mississauga.
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COMMUNITY CORNER Streetsville Winter Pub Crawl A group of friends decided to organize the first ever Streetsville Winter Pub Crawl. On a cold, blustery winter evening in December they set out to make some money for the local community food bank and have fun at the same time. Not only did they support local businesses in Streetsville and spread good cheer throughout the village, they raised over $1000 dollars for the local community food bank during a time of need. The event for 2013 was organized very quickly but because of the success, plans are already taking shape for 2014. Stay tuned for details. A special thanks to Taylor Meddick, Morgan Macurdy, Caleb Groen, Dan MaCliesh, Cole Maricotti for organzing the event.
Celebrating 40 Years - City of Mississauga’s 40th Anniversary - 1974 to 2014 This year, the City of Mississauga will be marking its 40th anniversary. Residents will be encouraged to join in activities that honour the past and celebrate this milestone. The year-long celebration begins with an interactive exhibit: The City of Mississauga, 1974 to 2014: 40 years, 40 sagas, presented by the Museums of Mississauga. The exhibit commemorates the incorporation of the City of Mississauga on January 1, 1974. The exhibit features photographs, artifacts and the ability to learn more through an interactive website. The City of Mississauga’s growth, achievements and commitment to excellence are showcased through 40 stories or “sagas” – one for each year. The exhibit will be on display at: Mississauga Civic Centre, Great Hall until February 18. Special children’s programming related to the exhibit will be offered on Family Day, February 17. Benares Visitor’s Centre from May 2 to June 15 Meadowvale Theatre from November 3 to December 15 To learn more about the exhibit, visit the website www.40years40sagas.com, call 905-615-4860 or follow #40years40sagas. Residents, who are interested in donating items to the Museums of Mississauga, can email museums.collections@mississauga.ca or call 905-615-4860 ext. 2109 to discuss the item and the process with museum staff. Residents will also be able to celebrate Mississauga’s 40th anniversary at Mississauga libraries through book and art displays as well as the “Mississauga Moments” postings on the library’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Information about the City of Mississauga’s 40th anniversary can be found on the City’s website and will be shared on the City’s Twitter and Facebook channels. Twitter: It’s Mississauga’s 40th Anniversary! Explore the stories of our past & celebrate with us: www.40years40sagas.com #40years40sagas As Canada’s sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is “Leading Today for Tomorrow” by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure. Streetsville Historical Society The Streetsville Historical Society will hold the February general meeting at Specialty Care, 4350 Mississauga Road on Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 pm.
JUSTUS JUSTUS (the Streetsville Musicorp Inc.), will be hosting their 23rd Mississauga Seniors’ Free Valentine’s Tea and Concert on Sunday, February 9th at 2 p.m. in Eden United Church. The group are also looking forward to their first appearance as guest artists at the Rose Theatre in Brampton on Sunday, March 30.
The speaker will be engineer and historian Eric Gibson who will speak on the great dirigibles and other airships with a mention of the airship which cruised down the Credit Valley in the 1930’s.
Their spring schedule will also include lending their voices to the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Meadowvale theatre on April 27th. We are looking forward to seeing all the Justus “groupies” at these venues. We’re singing into spring.
The public is invited, no admission, light refreshments.
Local Voters Can Update Their Info Online Mississauga is supporting a new pilot program that lets residents update their voters’ list information online. The City is partnering with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to launch voterlookup.ca. People who are eligible to vote in the 2014 Municipal Election can visit voterlookup.ca to either confirm or update their information in a few easy, paperless steps. MPAC is responsible for providing preliminary lists of electors to municipalities for the municipal election coming up on October 27, 2014. Municipalities use these lists to create their final voters’ lists. By making sure their information is up to date at voterlookup.ca, voters can help municipalities run elections more efficiently and help themselves to a speedier experience at the polls. For more information, visit MPAC’s website at www.mpac.ca or call 1-866-296-6722. For general information about the 2014 Municipal Election in Mississauga, visit www.mississaugavotes.ca or call 905-615-VOTE (8683).
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Ward 11 Update
By Councillor George Carlson On December 22, 2014, the City of Mississauga and other municipalities across the Greater Toronto Area were impacted by an ice storm, which resulted in damage to property, trees, widespread power outages, etc. A large number of trees were damaged throughout Mississauga, with the most significant damage occurring in the communities of Meadowvale, Malton, and Erin Mills. Prior to the ice storm, our city had approximately 2.1 million trees, (50% public trees, 50% private trees), and a significant percentage of Mississauga’s existing canopy cover has been impacted due to the ice storm.
• Leave small bundles of yard waste at the curb as yard waste collection may not coincide with your regularly scheduled collection day. You may also take debris to your local Region of Peel Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at no cost. Our local CRC is the Battleford Community Recycling Centre, which is located at 2255 Battleford Rd., in Mississauga. The new extended hours at the Battleford CRC (effective until August 2014) are as follows: Mon – Thu Fri – Sun
City-wide debris cleanup is still underway, and crews have been actively removing debris on City roads, sidewalks, boulevards, parks, trails and other City properties. Debris cleanup on boulevards is expected to be completed by late February. With that said, I would like to remind everyone to please use caution when using sidewalks near fallen trees or hanging branches. Please use caution along City parks and trails during the cleanup.
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For more information on waste collection and guidelines for yard waste, please visit the Region of Peel’s resident website www.peelregion.ca or call 905-584-2216. Please note that at this time, all CVC parks are closed (except for Island Lake) due to damage from the ice storm. The Credit Valley Conservation Authority is urging everyone to exercise caution around waterways due to icy conditions and potential flooding.
To assist with the debris cleanup process, I would ask that if you notice damaged or fallen City trees on City boulevards and in parks, please report them to the City by calling Mississauga 311 or 905-615-3000. Please note that cleanup of fallen or damaged trees on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. For larger trees and debris on private property, it is recommended that a professional private tree contractor be called as City crews cannot trim or clear up private trees.
To report a flood, please call 905-670-1615; after hours, please call 1-800-2158505. For more information about CVC parks, please visit www.creditvalleyca. ca or call 1-800-668-5557. Although Enersource has restored power to areas impacted by the ice storm, you may find more information about current power outages in and around your area or report a power outage by visiting www.enersource.com or calling 905-273-9050. In the event that you smell natural gas or need to report an emergency such as a damaged pipe or meter, please visit www.enbridge. com or call 1-877-362-7434. If you need a natural gas appliance to be relit after power is restored, please contact a licensed heating contractor.
Mississauga’s Private Tree Protection By-Law has been temporarily suspended to assist residents in dealing with trees damaged as a result of the ice storm. Residents may cut or remove structurally unsound trees on their own private property without a permit during this time. Please exercise caution if you are cutting and removing trees and tree debris and consider hiring a professional contractor to ensure safety. If you will be removing trees on private property, please ensure to inform the City by calling Mississauga 311 or via email at urban. forestry@mississauga.ca.
I would like to thank you in advance for your patience, assistance, and cooperation with the debris cleanup efforts in the aftermath of the ice storm. I would also like to thank the City crews who are working very hard to clear all of the remaining debris from City roads, sidewalks, boulevards, parks, trails and other City properties.
In order to assist residents with the removal of wood and brush debris, the Region of Peel will collect small bundles of wood and brush from the curb beginning January 13, 2014 on regularly scheduled waste collection days. Please note the following guidelines for bundles of wood and brush placed at the curb: • Bundles of wood and brush must not exceed 1.2 m (4ft.) and 76 cm (30 in.) in diameter and must weigh no more than 20 kg (44 lbs.).
As always, if you need any assistance on this or any other municipal matter, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at george.carlson@mississauga.ca or 905-896-5011.
• Individual branches and tree limbs must not exceed 1.2 m (4 ft.) in length and 7.5 cm (3 in.) in diameter and weigh no more than 20 kg (44 lbs.) .
SHL Update The regular season is wrapping up at the SHL and playoffs are right around the corner. Teams are preparing for the stretch drive that will lead them to the Day of Champions on Sunday, March 30th. The SHL is a very active league, mixing hockey for the fun of it with equal playing time for over 600 minor league hockey players.
Hockey League as well as tournaments across the GTA. Select hockey gives young players the opportunity to play hockey at a higher level, participate in games through-out the city and become part of a higher skill development program. In the 2013-2014 season, the Vic Johnston Community Centre (VJCC) and the Streetsville Hockey League (SHL) will once again be awarding SHL Scholarship Awards. These scholarships have been created using the proceeds from the Streetsville Ceilidh, the community fundraising festival held in September of each year. For individuals continuing on with their education, drop by the SHL office and pick up an application form and learn more about the scholarship program. Want to play hockey this summer at the VJCC?? Registration for 4 on 4 youth hockey is now open. Sign up early, spots fill up fast.
Breakfast with Santa took place on Saturday, December 14th and once again was a huge success. Over 200 players and parents participated and 500lbs of food was donated to The Eden Community Food Bank. Thanks to all the volunteers for their support. The SHL will be hosting their annual House League March Break tournament from Thursday, March 13th – Sunday, March 16th. All house league teams in Mississauga and surrounding areas are encouraged to enter and play in this great weekend tournament.
For registration, scholarship and tournament information contact John at 905826-2030 or by email at info@streetsvillehockey.com. For more information visit www.streetsvillehockey.com.
The new SHL Stinger Select program is very successful with teams from the Tyke to Midget divisions, representing the league very well in the North York
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Bernice Cunningham Winner of the Life Time Achievement Award By: Lindsay Howe
Heroes of 2014
By Silvia Yeomans, Queen Spectacle I was inspired by the manager of the Port Credit BIA, Ellen Timms. She’s honoured some of her heroes, and I thought it would be great to continue with the same spirit. This month I’m honouring one of my heroes; my daughter Anni.
Bernice Cunningham is a longtime resident of Streetsville and has dedicated more than 25 years to the betterment of our village. On November 22nd 2013, Bernice was presented with the Life Time Achievement award at the Heritage Mississauga ‘The Credits’ awards night dinner. Her countless accomplishments and altruistic contributions are truly admirable and it is easy to see why she was the number one choice for the Life Time Achievement Award.
A few weeks ago, Anni was asked to be one of this year’s Youth Ambassador for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). She had no idea what her task was going to be, but she was ecstatic about being “famous”.
Though Bernice is originally from Newfoundland, Streetsville is her home and she has devoted many years to the promotion, development and preservation of our historic village. She served as the Coordinator of Streetsville’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations, as well as coordinated the Canada Day celebration for 15 years. She has also volunteered on the committee for the Santa Claus Parade, the Farmers Market and the Historic Walking Tours. Bernice ran The Bea’s Hive, a popular gift shop in the village. For 21 years, Bernice ran the six-room store selling everything from baby gifts, to soaps & candles, cards, jewellery and pottery.
As many in the community know, my daughter Anni has juvenile diabetes. She is insulin dependent and checks her glucose levels daily. She goes through about 150 needles a month. She doesn’t understand pity, so don’t send it her way. She’s a tough girl who plays sports, dances and does all the things any five year old girl does. But, as a Youth Ambassador, the only difference would be, in her eyes, she will also be “famous”. Saturday morning, Anni woke up and came to our room. She knew this was going to be a busy weekend. She jumped on our bed and said, “This is going to be the best weekend of my life!”
Bernice volunteered on the BIA board for 17 years, first as the Chair of Promotions, next as the Vice Chair of the BIA, and lastly as the Chair of the BIA. Bernice reflects fondly of that time stating, “Volunteering on the BIA board was wonderful, I really enjoyed being a huge part of the festivals and events, as well as working to decorate and beautify the village.” Bernice initiated the beautification of Streetsville and is responsible for the stunning planters that line our streetscapes all spring and summer. In fact, many of the customs and events that we currently enjoy in our village are due in part to Bernice’s hard work and dedication.
On Saturday, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) was hosting an evening to celebrate AMAZING children living with Type 1 diabetes. We knew she was going to receive an award, so we invited her aunts and uncles, grandparents, cousins and godparents. She came with an entourage. She received her Award for Courage. She had the privilege of meeting many of the people who work at JDRF, other children with Type 1 diabetes and she met (and got to skate with) a hockey player from Winnipeg who plays for the WHL and lives with Type 1 diabetes too.
As the executive of the Streetsville Historical Society, Bernice volunteers her time to preserving the Streetsville Archives and celebrating our community heritage at Leslie Log House. Bernice is a history buff and takes finds it very rewarding to be an active member of the Historical Society. She also volunteers at the Streetsville Anglican Church.
On Sunday, we took Anni and Alistair (her older brother) and headed to Air Canada Centre and met two Toronto Maple Leaf players, James Van Riemsdyk and David Clarkson. They got a Streetsville Stingers hockey puck signed and autographed photos of the two players. They even got to skate on the same ice that the Leafs skate on. So exciting, especially in the eyes of a child.
“It is such an honour to have received the Life Time Achievement Award. Thinking about it makes me very emotional,” Bernice explains with tears welling in her eyes. “I am truly thankful to live in a community like Streetsville where the people are so warm and kind. I’ve made some very strong friendships which I have maintained over the years.”
“Best weekend of my life”...How amazing can those words be for you? For me, she is my inspiration to dream big and still be grounded and enjoy all the wonderful I have in my life. The things that are sometimes difficult to live with can still have such a joyous energy surrounding it. She has inspired me to have my “best weekend of my life” on a daily basis.
Most recently, Bernice has accepted yet another award for her dedicated work within the community, she is also the recipient of the 2014 Timothy Street Medal of Honour. Congratulations to Bernice on these monumental achievements!
JDRF is a global leader in the search to find a cure and end Type 1 diabetes. If you’d like more information or would like to donate visit www.jdrf.ca
Visit Bernice at the Leslie Log House on Wednesday’s from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday between 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Silvia Yeomans is a proud Streetsville resident and owner of Queen Spectacle. Queen Spectacle has locations in Streetsville, Port Credit and The Kingsway and has been recognized for service excellence. For more information or to contact Silvia, visit www.queenspectacle.com or email silvia@queenspectacle.com
Anni receiving her award from Jordan DePape
Anni, Alistair and Liam with David Clarkson at Air Canada Centre
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The Credit River Anglers Association (CRAA) works locally to improve fishing on the river. We do this primarily in two ways: 1. Lots of tree planting along the river and its tributaries; and 2. Moving fish past impassible dams to areas of clean, cold water where they can reproduce naturally. The tree planting benefits the ecosystem and all the fish in the river. Why is this so? Prior to European settlement, the Credit River was dominated by old growth forests. These forests were cleared long ago for agriculture, which resulted in the heating of the river due to lack of shade, and excessive erosion due to the lack of tree roots, leaving a wide, shallow and hot river. All of these factors reduce the ability of the river to support salmon and trout. CRAA has been planting trees along the river for 22 years and is into the second of three years of a major planting effort funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Ministry of the Environment. The trees will benefit the community by increasing the ability of the river to support trout and salmon, with the ultimate result being increased fishing opportunities and associated socioeconomic benefits to the community. Additionally, the tree planting reduces erosion rates, which reduces the necessity of very expensive erosion-control projects. Finally, the tree-planting along the river helps contain ice-flows within the river channel, sequesters carbon, and benefits wildlife.
The economic benefit of fisheries in the Credit River is concentrated in Erindale Park (Dundas to 403) where 44% of the fishing effort takes place across the entire watershed (Mississauga, Brampton, Georgetown, Norval, Caledon, Orangeville), and as noted this was during a very poor run of steelhead. The concentration of fishing effort in Erindale Park is due to dams preventing fish from the lake swimming upstream, which severely limits their populations upstream of the dams. If all fish could move upstream to suitable spawning habitat, we project an economic increase of over 2500%, based on the increase in usable fish habitat as well as the increase in wild fisheries (i.e. sustained by natural reproduction) that would develop from access to suitable spawning habitat. We estimate the fishery could have economic benefits ranging from 20 to 50 million dollars from the existing value of less than a million. We feel these projections are actually conservative estimates given they only assume a run of steelhead of 20,000 and we project that the run could exceed 100,000 if these fish are allowed access to suitable spawning habitat upstream. Furthermore, the projections also do not consider the huge increase in habitat area for the smallmouth bass fishery, and the evolution of wild runs of chinook and coho salmon, and brown trout. Additional economic benefits would come to places like Port Credit with more salmon and trout opportunities in the lake, plus increased benefits to Brampton, Georgetown and Caledon. New York’s Salmon River area enjoys huge economic benefits exceeding 100 million from their fishery. The Credit River is larger, in better shape and could easily attain the same benefits.
Planting the future – Planting a white spruce, part of a buffer between farmland and the river. Before planting and 10 years later. The forest moderates erosion and extreme summer temperatures thus improving conditions for trout and salmon. The picture is taken from the same location.
The ultimate gift to society and the ecosystem we live in is to provide clean water and good spawning habitat, and access to that habitat, to wild salmon and trout runs. Catching a fish creates memories that last a lifetime, bridges generational gaps, and brings huge socio-economic benefits to the community. Help us help you catch fish! Learn more at www.craa.on.ca
One year of tree growth marked from the planter’s hand to the top of the tree. The cage prevents beavers from chopping the tree down while the new forest becomes established. CRAA is also active in transferring steelhead (rainbow trout) to a suitable spawning stream upstream of the Streetsville and Norval dams. The river downstream of both dams is unfortunately too hot in summer for young trout to survive, except in very cold summers. We are changing this with the shade provided by our tree planting, but this takes time, although some of our trees do grow very fast (see picture) and thus conditions are improving. The fish need access to cold, clean water, and once we started transferring a sufficient number of steelhead to a suitable spawning stream, the population exploded, leading to the exceptional steelhead fishing you see today. Ideally the fish will eventually be permitted to swim upstream on their own, and CRAA has been involved with the installation and refinements to fish-ladders now present on both dams. In the end we want people to catch fish! The more people fishing the river, the better it is for the community and the more people push for its protection and restoration.
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Fishing is great for the economy. In a consultant study in 2007, it was determined that the fall steelhead fishery was the most valuable fishery in the Credit River watershed. The study determined that the value of a given fishery is related to how much time people spend fishing. We also know that the amount of time people spend fishing is related to the number of fish in the river. The study was in 2007, which was the second lowest steelhead run in 20 years (see graph below). In 2012 the run was 7x’s larger than in 2007 and thus we would expect an economic benefit 7x’s greater than that reported in the study for a run as large as that in 2012.
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Ask an Employment Lawyer
Holly’s Tips
By Simon Heath
The Right Renovations Most people renovate their home to improve their quality of living. Renovating or refurbishing should also increase the value of the house.
My clients routinely ask me, “How do I know if a severance package that was offered to me is fair and should I sign the Full and Final Release?”
The best investments are renovations that address real, practical issues and go beyond mere cosmetic touch-ups. While there are no hard and fast rules to determine which renovations are best, that decision will depend on your personal needs and wants. Here are some helpful tips to consider when thinking about your next reno project.
In Ontario there are two ways that an employee can be terminated from his/her employment. The first is for “just cause” which includes grounds such as theft, fraud or poor performance. If there is sufficient evidence, a just cause termination will disentitle the employee to a severance package. The second is a “without cause” termination whereby the employer terminates the employment for any reason such as a restructuring. In this case, the employee is entitled to a severance package. The vast majority of terminations are without cause.
Kitchens. Many of us love timeless things. Unfortunately, cupboards and flooring don’t fall into this category – both will go out of style. So when it comes time to replace them, avoid over-spending. Putting $50,000 worth of kitchen renovations into a house valued at $175,000 will not be a worthwhile investment.
In reviewing a package to determine if it’s fair there are three regimes that have to be considered.
The trend in newer homes design – the kitchen has become the focal point of family life and it’s very common to see open-concept plans.
First, what are the employee’s minimum entitlements under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Specifically, all employees who are provincially regulated are entitled to prescribed minimum entitlements to Termination Pay, Severance Pay (if applicable), benefit continuation and vacation pay when they are terminated.
Bathrooms. Modern and updated bathrooms are always a good investment. When it comes to updating baths the tendency is to focus on what we can see; the size of the room, fixtures, faucets, tiles, colours etc. If you’re considering a bathroom reno – don’t forget to check and/or update those unseen, but important aspects; the plumbing, ventilation system and electrical wiring. If you’re considering making your bathroom larger, be sure it’s in proportion to the other rooms in the house.
Second, what are the employee’s entitlements under the common law (the common law is judge made law). In addition to the statutory regime of the ESA, employees are also entitled to common law reasonable notice. Common law notice is usually significantly richer than the minimums contained in the ESA. Common law notice is calculated by looking at how judges have decided cases involving similarly situated employees in terms of age, title, length of service and compensation. The common law will include the ESA amounts.
Basements. A finished basement allows you to increase the square footage of livable space in your home. If you’re thinking about finishing your basement or even part of it, do some long-term planning. Ask yourself what kind of space will my family need in the coming years and how might this change in the future? Make sure the ceiling height can accommodate all possible intended uses for the space.
Third, the parties may have agreed to amounts to be paid on termination in an employment contract or some other written agreement. If so, this agreement may rebut the presumption of common law reasonable notice and it will likely be valid and binding so long as it does not go below the minimums contained in the ESA. Therefore, an assessment of the fairness of a package requires consideration of all three regimes. Typically when employees are terminated without cause, their severance should contain all of their key fundamental terms of employment. This typically includes a payment of base salary, overtime, commissions, bonus, accrued vacation, benefits, stock options, car allowance and pension. If you find that you are offered a severance package from your company and you want to make sure it is fair before you execute the release, have it reviewed by a professional. Severance packages are usually conditional upon the employee executing a Full and Final Release so you should be certain that you have been paid an appropriate package that reflects the specific facts of your work history. Simon Heath is an employment lawyer at Heath Law, located in Streetsville at 93 Queen Street South. You can contact Simon for any employment related matter, including a severance package review, at (905) 997-3797 or simon@heathlaw.ca.
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STRE ETSVI LLE SU MMER HOCKEY
Vic Johnston Summer 4 on 4 Boys and Girls Hockey
12 weeks of hockey starting Monday April 28th House League/Select/Rep Mixed
Mondays • 7/8 yr olds – 6pm and 7pm • 11/12yr olds – 8pm and 9pm Wednesday • 9/10 yr olds – 6pm and 7pm • 13/14yr olds – 8pm and 9pm * Thursday
5/6 yr olds – 6pm • 15 to 17 yr old – 7pm, 8pm and 9pm * Thursday 5/6 yr olds – 3 x 3 half ice games
All games are 2 x 22 minute running time periods No body checking • Jerseys are supplied by the league
Individual and team applications are being taken at the Vic Johnston Arena
For full details visit
www.streetsvillehockey.com 335 Church Street • 905-826-2030 www.vicjohnston.ca
Value For Money Investing 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. Costs do matter!
earned will NEVER be taxed. Yet the funds are readily available for withdrawal (subject to how it is invested) at any time. They are an obvious good choice for non-RSP funds, but even so they need to be integrated properly into your investment plans, because they do carry a few disadvantages. The most obvious one being some forms of investment income or gains are taxed at preferential rates and this preferable rate is lost on those assets when placed inside a TFSA. Your choice of what investments to be carried inside the TFSA, your RSP and outside of both still requires careful thought to maximize the available tax advantages.
Value Your Tax Advisor as Well! It is RRSP silly season again. Every year at this time, we are inundated with radio, television and print ads that make no distinction as to who should be using RSPs. In fact, quite the opposite is true, and everybody that has a pulse and an income last year is encouraged to get that deposit in before March 3rd. The truth is, even before the introduction of the TFSA, RSPs were not wise choices for many individuals. Why? First, taxes! More specifically, YOUR taxes. The announcer, the actor, nor the writer of those ads, knows anything at all about YOUR taxes. Second. Refund myopia! How can we not love the idea of getting a cheque in the mail, from the government no less? Short sightedness triumphs and we see the benefit of an instant refund without adequate evaluation of the eventual taxes. All we see is that if we deposit $1000 we get a refund of $200, $300 or even $500. We have immediately turned a $1000 into as much as $1500. Wow! What is being missed though, is would you be as happy if the opportunity was presented as, “If you put in $1000 dollars now, I will give you $200 immediately, but when you take your $1000 back out, I will charge you $500 or $600.” Would you take that deal? Every year many do. How can that be the case? Well, the explanation is in YOUR taxes and you are unique. Get good advice. Do not just follow the piper of RRSP ads.
As technology has advanced, tax authorities everywhere have been able to increase information available to them and thus increase enforcement. Canadians, who are long term visitors to the US, are seeing heightened enforcement. If you spend too many days in the US this year (think more than 120 days/ 4 months) or in the 2 previous years, you may have to file a US tax return and pay taxes in the US. In the least you have some US non tax forms to file. Until recently, it was a practical reality, that neither Canada nor the US knew how many days you were in each country. Increased data collection at the borders and sharing of information among governments has changed that. Those 5 months in Florida may have additional costs attached to it. Please hug your American friends, if they live here in Canada. They will need it, since this year it gets even worse for US Citizens or past and present Green Card holders living in Canada. The US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) passed in 2010 is proposed to come into force at Canadian Financial Institutions on July 1, 2014. This Act requires Canadian banks to provide disclosure of US persons’ accounts to the US. US Persons can no longer assume they are invisible to the US tax authorities. As a US person, there has always been a requirement to file and pay any US taxes, wherever they lived in the world. Most US persons ignored this requirement if they lived in countries with a higher tax rate than the US and a treaty between their country of residence and the US. A decade ago, this changed when the US began more seriously enforcing some asset reporting from US persons living abroad and filing an income tax return became part of the response. Many chose to keep ignoring these requirements in the belief the US authorities knew nothing about their whereabouts. No longer is this true.
TFSAs are a good alternative for many. Possibly, they are a great alternative for solving YOUR problem. Why? Simply because you get the exact same benefit of tax free compounding without the risk of undoing this advantage with an untimely or final withdrawal. Your tax free advantage is assured. With a RSP, it is anything but. TFSAs allow you to contribute $5000 per year for every year you are 18 or older after 2008 and $5500 per year beginning in 2013. Any income
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Interestingly, a US person living in Canada and holding a TFSA may not have the same advantages as a Canadian and the account will not be Tax Free, likewise for RESPs. Both of which are not recognized by US tax laws. The convoluted laws also may affect the ability to hold Canadian mutual funds or some insurance policies. So if you are American born, but have lived in Canada your whole life and are a citizen, you are deprived of the same tax rights as a Canadian born citizen unable to gain the advantages of a TFSA, RESPs, all Canadian Mutual Funds and certain insurance policies.
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Please join us to discuss all things “Taxes” at Port Credit’s beautiful Waterside Inn on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the award winning Breakwater Restaurant will be served. Why not get some great advice in a relaxed environment. Space is limited, so please contact Jean Dizon at 416-410-9809 or jdizon@efficientwealth.com to RSVP. You may also contact Jean or Gordon for assistance with your taxes. Gordon Stockman, CA, CPA, CFP, CIM 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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Why planning is so important for small and medium business owners
The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra present Young At Heart
By Doug Kerr
Are you suffering from the February blahs? Do you need something to brighten your mood and remind you that spring is coming? The MSO has just the ticket! Join us on Saturday, February 8th at 8 pm for “Young at Heart”, a potpourri of irresistible melodies guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles.
As the first quarter of the New Year progresses, you are probably completing last year’s accounting and finding out how your business fared in 2013. But how are you defining a successful business year? Are you comparing 2013 to 2012’s revenue and profitability? Or are you measuring your business on where you wanted it to be?
A trip to the underworld sounds gloomy – but not when French composer Jacques Offenbach takes you there. Your heart will be moved by the plaintive cry of Orpheus’s longing for his beloved Eurydice, but you will wind up tapping your feet to the irresistible cancan.
Most private business owners evaluate their businesses using standard financial measures. Is this an appropriate evaluation of success for you? For example, if you are working 80 hour weeks and are totally stressed out all the time, but make a lot of money, do you consider yourself successful?
Canadian Godfrey Rideout’s exciting “Fall Fair” will remind you of hayrides and hoedowns in our own beautiful autumn season, with just a hint of melancholy as winter approaches. Then, jump on a horse-driven sleigh to drive through the Vienna woods, as the orchestra plays Johann Strauss’s famous “Blue Danube Waltz”. Next it’s off to the Russian steppes for Sergei Prokofiev’s exciting story of “Peter and the Wolf”, in which each character is identified by a musical theme voiced by a different instrument. Do you remember it from your childhood, narrated by Danny Kaye or Peter Ustinov? Our narrator will be MSO President Paul Weston.
Unlike large public corporations, whose shareholders are looking for sales and profit growth, you probably started your business to make more money, have more time and be in charge of your own destiny. Using financial measures alone simply cannot be used to define your business and personal success. This is why it is so important for you to have both a written personal vision and a written business plan. Allen Fishman, Founder of The Alternative Board which runs peer advisory boards and coaching for small and medium sized business owners, uses the analogy of a bicycle for privately-held business planning. Just as the front wheel steers a bicycle, your personal vision must steer your business in the direction you want it to go. If you are not enjoying your role, or are working so hard that you cannot enjoy life, then your personal vision is not steering your business vision!
Feeling young again? Let’s have some more fun with the “Toy Symphony”, by Haydn or maybe by Leopold Mozart, musicologists don’t know who composed it. It doesn’t matter! Think back to the instruments you first played as a child; toy trumpets and drums, mixed with the calls of nightingales and cuckoos. The grown-up version of this fun will be provided by Mississauga percussionist Bryan Allen, winner of the first MSO youth concerto competition, who will play Ney Rosauro’s challenging “Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra”. Bryan has played with many orchestras in Canada, toured China, and is currently a percussionist in the McGill Symphony Orchestra.
Once you set your personal vision, then you can define a business vision that will act as the rear wheel of the bicycle, providing the power your business needs to propel it forward. This holistic approach to your business plan can now be shared with your employees, so everyone knows where the business is going and how to get it to its destination.
We guarantee you will leave the hall dancing and singing and forgetting all about winter!
While it is necessary to complete year end accounting, it is even more important to review, revise and re-write (or write for the first time) your personal and business visions to plan for an even more successful 2014.
Tickets start at $30, and can be purchased by calling 905-306-6000, or by visiting the MSO website at www.mississaugasymphony.ca. As always, the MSO will perform within the world class acoustics of the Living Art Centre’s Hammerson Hall located at 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON.
Note: For a complimentary copy of Allen Fishman’s book, “Strategic Business Leadership” email Doug@TABEtobicoke.com
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