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VILLAGE TIMES

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The Taste of Streetsville: A Culinary Festival at its Finest

By Lindsay Howe

The highly anticipated Taste of Streetsville is just around the corner! The annual culinary event begins Monday, September 9th, and runs through to Sunday, October 6th. When you visit participating restaurants in Streetsville during the Taste you can order from their Prix Fixe menu, featuring an appetizer, main course and dessert all for the low price of $25. The difficult part will be deciding which dish to choose from for each of the three courses of your meal. Chefs from participating venues across the village have chosen their favourite dishes, each showcasing the restaurant’s unique taste. Participating restaurants for the Taste include: Bayleaf Restaurant, Cuchulainn’s Irish Pub, Enzo’s Two Guys from Italy, The Franklin House, Giorgio’s Ristorante, Goodfellas, Graydon Bar & Grill, Mondello Ristorante, Saucy and Andiamo Pasta Plus.

Maybe you are in the mood for a small bite, instead of a full course meal? You are in luck because two of Streetsville’s smaller cafes in the village will also take part in the Taste of Streetsville experience, offering their own taste specials at a lower price point. Visit Kate’s Town Talk Bakery and Second Cup to sample ‘Just a Taste of Streetsville”. The Taste of Streetsville not only showcases the village as a fantastic place to dine, but it also helps to support a worthy cause. Proceeds from every meal will be donated to the redevelopment of the Emergency Department at Credit Valley Hospital.

For the past three years, the Taste of Streetsville has given generously to CVH. Indulge your appetite and take part in the Taste of Streetsville to taste some of the best culinary delights the village has to offer. Visit participating restaurants from September 9th to October 6th and order from their special dinner menus. 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.

To view the all of the Taste of Streetsville’s menus visit www.tasteofstreetsville.ca. For more information contact Angela Trewartha General Manager, Streetsville BIA at (905) 858-5974. To receive updates, ‘Like’ The Taste of Streetsville on Facebook, or follow along on Twitter @StreetsvilleBIA.

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Ceilidh 2013

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Riverside Living

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Main Street businesses

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Legends Row

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Community Corner

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Diabetes and your eyes

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Ward 11 update

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Brubacher Report

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Gratifying Harvest

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Every Day, Think Local Reminder As we head out every day to purchase our consumer goods, I would like every reader of the Streetsville Village Times to consider shopping local. Why? We all have an investment in our community - home, schools, churches, etc. The more we shop locally and support our local merchants, the more we reinvest in our own community.

Shopping local makes good economic sense. The ideology that consumers would find it appealing to shop for a variety of items in one location seemed to be catching on. However, the novelty is wearing off and we are starting to return to the smaller, specialized stores, known for unmatched customer service and product knowledge. In these challenging economic times, one might think that low prices are all that businesses need to increase sales, however, the majority of people are not looking for cheap, they are actually looking for value. The lowest price does not solely constitute value. Quality customer service, expert advice and a supportive environment comprise value.

With the economy struggling, people are not buying as many big, extravagant products. Why would we attempt to navigate a busy parking lot and roam a monstrous store for a few small items that can be purchased quickly and for a good price at a neighbourhood independent store? Independent businesses in the Village of Streetsville provide consumers with quality service, while maintaining competitive pricing.

Streetsville is largely comprised of family-run businesses where the customer is always welcomed and valued.

Shop local and remember to think before you head to the box mall.

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Spooktacular 2013: Back and Bigger than Ever!

The 3rd Annual Streetsville Ceilidh

By Lindsay Howe

By Lindsay Howe

Enjoy a Night of Fabulous Entertainment and Support a Good Cause

Spooktacular returns to Streetsville on Saturday, October 26th from 2:00 p.m.

– 4:00 p.m. This annual Halloween celebration held at the Banquet Hall at Vic Johnston Community Centre will be in full swing this year! Children will enjoy the array of festive, fun-filled activities: from story and music time to special craft projects. Each child who attends will receive a complimentary loot bag filled with surprises and yummy treats.

The 3rd Annual Streetsville Ceilidh will take place at Vic Johnston Arena on Saturday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. A Ceilidh, pronounced ‘Kay-Lee’ is a traditional Gaelic social gathering or party, involving Gaelic Folk Music, dinner, drinks and dancing. A ticket buys you a dinner, door prizes, and a fun-filled night of live entertainment. New additions this year include a new stage look, sound and lighting team, a DJ, photo booth, Craft beer and a specialty cocktail.

Julie Walker, Promotions Chair-Streetsville BIA Board of Directors said, “We are really looking forward to bringing back Spooktacular this year. All of our businesses love to participate in this family event and see all of the children dressed up in costumes, enjoying the activities. We hope this year will be better than ever!”

Ceilidh is Streetsville’s community event happening every September, dedicated to raising money for worthy causes. All funds raised go towards helping kids in our community. The Ceilidh is sponsored by the Vic Johnston Community Centre, Streetsville Legion Branch 139, Streetsville Lions and Streetsville Rotary.

Each group targets separate community causes, donating their share of the fundraising money to support a cause that is near and dear to their hearts. Last year Streetsville’s Ceilidh was a huge success, raising approximately $20, 000 for local charities.

There will be several stations set up for the children to participate in the various Halloween crafts and games set up. The Streetsville Library will set up a story telling area, where they will showcase some popular Halloween tales involving puppetry and games. Your children will love this interactive story telling experience.

Next your children can explore their creative side by participating in Halloween crafts: from jewelry making, to play-dough sculptures, painting and colouring.

Bring your children out to Spooktacular this year to get them in the Halloween spirit by engaging in the various creative and interactive activities offered.

The tickets are $50 per person and include: a delicious dinner, side dish and dessert, a door prize draw. Attendees will also be offered a cash bar and live/silent auctions. The Streetsville Ceilidh event committee is pleased to announce the 2013 Ceilidh live entertainment lineup featuring The Mountain Lion Trappers, The North and DJ Michael El Crusty. Neal Lyons from the North said, “Having been born and raised in Streetsville, it’s always nice to come home and perform for the people you grew up with. I played years of hockey at the Vic so that will just be fun to get out on the rink and play with the band. It will be a great night raising money for kids in the Streetsville community.”

This fun filled event caters to younger children (ages 3-8). Dress your children up in their Halloween costumes and come out to Spooktacular 2013. Special thanks to the Streetsville BIA for their dedication and support to make Spooktacular Streetsville’s annual Halloween celebration once more.

For more information, visit www.villageofstreetsville.com. Contact the Streetsville BIA at info@villageofstreetsville.com or call 905-858-5974.

The North Julie Walker, 2013 Chair of the Streetsville Ceilidh said, “The Streetsville Ceilidh will impress you this year, we have so many amazing things happening throughout the entire night. Definitely a night to circle on your calendar. The Bands are booked, we have added a DJ, a Craft Beer from Old Credit Brewery and Cuchulainn’s Irish Pub will be mixing up a specialty cocktail. Julie Heather Photography will be setting up a Photo Booth to snap some awesome pictures of you and your friends for just a toonie. We have also hired a Sound and Lighting engineer Danny Sustar so that we can dance the night away.”

Tickets for the 3rd Annual Streetsville Ceilidh are on sale now and can be purchased at Vic Johnston Community Centre at 335 Church Street, and Ladner’s Clothiers located at 220 Queen Street or you can request a ticket order form at streetsvilleceilidh@gmail.com. Tables of six, eight and ten are available, which can be reserved in advance. No individual reservations. Tickets are first come, first serve and will sell out quickly.

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Come out to Ceilidh this year and participate in this fabulous event, while supporting and raising funds for the kids in our community. If you cannot attend but want to support this event, there is a great need for sponsorships and also auction items.

For more information visit www.streetsvilleceilidh.com, contact by phone at 905826-3011 or email info@vicjohnston.ca.

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Riverside Living, Work and Play in Streetsville

Family Fables - Living in a Bubble

By Deanne Clipperton

By J. Knox

I feel spoiled; it is not often that I have to go beyond the Streetsville town line. When I do I am quickly reminded why I don’t leave very often.

A sod turning ceremony was held on July 27th in Streetsville, to introduce the soon-to-be Riverside Vista - a free hold commercial suite/luxury townhome development being built along the Credit River at 130 Church Street.

There are two recent occasions that I recall travelling beyond the border and found myself overwhelmed with people and traffic. I was questioning why I had left in the first place. Hundreds of strangers walking by each other or into each other without much notice or consideration, being stopped in traffic at 10:30 at night white knuckled and mumbling to myself under my breath that I hated going into the city and the next time there was an extra ticket to an event I would kindly decline . I don’t need the hassle or the aggravation.

The Principal Developer, Ricola Development Inc., says the combined residential and commercial units are unique to Mississauga and GTA. The residential component of the townhome is a two story, 1,800 square foot area with a 1,000 square foot commercial space below. There are four units within the development.

To help introduce the new development to the area, Ricola arranged for the Sick Kids Foundation to come out and serve up barbequed hamburgers and hotdogs during the event. Proceeds from the BBQ were to be matched by Ricola Development and donated to the Sick Kids Foundation.

I am fortunate to have most or all that I need within a small radius right here at home, in my bubble as some people jokingly refer to it. Within the village I have wonderful people around me where ever I go. Whether it be dropping the kids at school, visiting the dentist, going to the park, grabbing a butter tart or ice cream, shopping, getting glasses fixed or backs adjusted, or grabbing a bite to eat. There is always a friendly face or someone to chat with. Even just walking down the street you feel like someone, people seem to be more aware and considerate of others in the village. I can fulfill my basic needs within the confines of home “Streetsville”. For a small town we are pretty self-sufficient, we look after our own. Our community raised one million dollars in one year to redevelop the arena and Vic Johnston Community Centre and as a result of our hard work it is the only independently run arena in Mississauga. It was originally built by Streetsville villagers and service clubs wanting to provide a place for kids to play.

The River Vista’s expected completion is this coming December. For more information and for sales reservations please visit www.ricoladevelopments.com

We are also fortunate to have so many service clubs, Lions, Rotary and Legion that raise money to put back into our community to make it better. One of their joint fundraising events that they have come together on is the Ceilidh. To celebrate our uniqueness and to show that living in our bubble is great. Come out to the Streetsville Ceilidh September 21st and enjoy some good old fashion fun right here at home. The entertainment & food are great and the friendship and fun is out of this world. The money raised at this event will all go back into the kids in our community.

Photo, left to right; MP Brad Butt, Alan Ricciuto, Paul Ricciuto, Nick Ricciuto and Ward 11 Councillor George Carlson.

For more information check out the website at www.streetsvilleceilidh.com. To buy tickets contact Streetsville arena or Ladner’s Clothiers. See you in the bubble!

Holly’s Tips: Clutter patrol Clutter…the ongoing (and seemingly never ending) battle. Here are some simple and inexpensive solutions for your home.

Live by the one in – one out rule. For every item you bring in to your home – one item goes out. Apply this simple solution to everything from clothing to gift wrap to kitchen gadgets to household items and gifts.

Before purchasing anything decide what item you’ll be letting go to make room for your purchase.

Choose one day each season. Spring, summer, winter and fall – and declare it a ‘Donation Day’. On these donations day’s supply each member of your family with a carton or bag, have them spend twenty minutes sorting through their possessions to collect clothing, toys, books, shoes, sports gear, etc. You can easily extend these seasonal decluttering sessions to an hour by assigning each family member ‘another room’ – say the family room, entranceway, even the garage – whichever area(s) in your home attract the most clutter.

Set up a ‘donation box’. Locate it in a convenient, easily accessible spot – let everyone in your household know where it is. When the box is full, drop it off at a local charity. This is also the ideal spot to store the ‘items going out’ from your earlier rule. Encourage children to participate by explaining how their donation of clothes, toys, books, etc. can help those in need.

Do inventory. Do an inventory of your kid’s clothing, shoes and other miscellaneous gear before going back-to-school shopping.

Incorporate storage into your décor. Try using boxes, baskets, small dressers or trunks (instead of tables), bookcases etc. Try to purchase double duty furnishings; a coffee table with a shelf underneath for newspapers, magazines and the remote caddy, an entranceway bench with storage or a shoe rack or end/side tables with shelves for extra storage.

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Main Street Open for Business

By Lindsay Howe

Streetsville’s Main Street square is undergoing major redevelopments in order to improve the quality and functionality of the space.

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Main Street road has been temporary closed down for the summer and fall months in order to get ready for the Village Square project. The preceding town square will be transformed into Streetsville Village Square, a dynamic gathering place for the whole community. The square will be updated and expanded, enabling larger festivals and celebrations to take place in Streetsville.

The construction being done in the village has been a bit of an inconvenience for many of us who live and work in the Streetsville community. The temporary closure of Main Street between Queen Street and Church Street may have affected our daily commutes, or made it difficult to find parking in the heart of the village.

A little patience and understanding will go a long way. When the new Village Square is unveiled, the road closures and ongoing construction will be a distant memory. The Streetsville BIA asks for your support and patience during this period of reconstruction. Meanwhile, some of Streetsville’s most thriving businesses along Main Street are still open.

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Murphy’s Ice Cream Parlour, Silvano’s Hair Salon, Second Cup, Strings Attached Music Shop, Wandering Minstrel Music School, Hot Tips Nails N’ Esthetics, Joanne Lipp European Skin Care, Express Yourself, Versailles Hair Studio, and Jade Tree Healing Arts Centre are open for business and residents will be able to access these businesses through their storefront.

While Main Street is temporary closed, pedestrians will have access to the area at all the time. The on-street parking has been removed on Main Street, however there is plenty of parking available for customer parking. Additional street parking can be found along Church Street (from Main Street to Kerr Street). Also note: Tannery Street from Crumbie Street/ Broadway Street to Joymar Drive is currently closed until Sept. 27th.

The Streetsville BIA appreciates your support during this period of transition.

The Streetsville Village Square redevelopment will create an outdoor space that is green and comfortable, pedestrian friendly, capable of hosting regular community events and activities.

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Mississauga Legends Row on Celebration Square Prepares for September Launch A total of 10 inductees will be enshrined in Mississauga’s new Legends Row on Saturday, September 14th 2013 in a celebration of recognition that will be complete with the traditional limos and red carpet treatment.

some 800,000 citizens, Canada’s sixth largest and we feel that showing the world who our leading citizens are is timely. And what better place to do this than on our beautiful new Celebration Square, where close to a million people now visit on an annual basis”.

“We want our first group of legends to know that they are very special citizens” explained Ron Duquette, President and Founding Director of the new “walk of fame” being launched at Celebration Square in the city core. “Some of them are household names, others not so famous” he added, “but all are equally deserving of the recognition being bestowed upon them for their contribution to our community and in some cases, beyond our borders and even throughout the world”.

The site selected as the permanent home for Legends Row is located at the south-east corner of Celebration Square. The 1/4 acre site, currently called the Forested Garden, is not accessible at present and will need to be completed before the permanent move. Eventually, it will incorporate additional foliage, benches, sculptures and other elements conducive to this unique park-like space. Until then, the colonnade at the entrance to the Jubilee Garden at the north-west corner of the square will be the temporary site for the Legends Row display.

The class of 2012 include Community Builder Bruce McLaughlin who created Mississauga’s downtown core, popular Toronto Maple Leaf goaltender Johnny Bower, Chuck Jackson, creator of the Southside Shuffle, Port Credit’s major annual three-day blues and jazz festival, and Oscar Peterson, considered the greatest jazz pianist of all time. Also being inducted are Paul Henderson, who’s famous goal in the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet union made him an instant Canadian hero along with Silken Laumann, the Port Credit Olympian who stunned the sports world at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, overcoming an excruciating leg injury to win rowing bronze in the single sculls.

Triumph, a Canadian hard rock power trio through the 70’s and 80’s and Lata Pata, renowned throughout the world as an influential teacher and dancer in South Asian style dance along with Tommy Hunter one of Canada’s best Country music performers and Dr. Joseph Wong who’s “Smile China” project put a smile back on the faces of many children in China born with facial deformities, round out the group who will receive their awards at a free, public event on the square.

The Legends Row Board wanted to be different from the traditional “walk of fame” sidewalk presentation and have developed a free standing display called a “totem” to honour our legends. Tempered glass plaques outlining the inductees history will adorn these totems when the outdoor “walk of fame” is completed.

“While most “walks of fame” feature recipients who are famous for their contribution to the worlds of sports or arts and entertainment, ours will be different” Mr. Duquette suggests.

“Many residents make significant contributions to life in our city in a variety of ways that go unnoticed. We feel that these achievements are just as important as the more visible ones and for that reason we have added areas such as public service, business, innovation and science, community builders/leaders and philanthropy to the categories that will be considered for induction to Legends Row.

“The Mississauga Legends Row project has been a work in progress for almost two years” explained Mr. Duquette. “Since our initial conceptual presentation to Council in April of 2012, we have been working closely with city staff and the architectural firm of CS&P Architects, designers of Celebration Square, to fine tune the project and I must say, the wait has been worth the effort”. The 15-member volunteer Board of Directors of MLR have been solidifying the Corporation’s by-laws, developing a very tight inductee criteria and selection process and marketing Legends Row in their search for corporate support for the initiative. The organization has a license agreement with the city to operate Legends Row but work independently from the city.

MLR Director Shelley White added that while present and future inductees will be the focus of Legends Row, we can’t forget our unique history. “Many visitors to Celebration Square are new Canadians who aren’t familiar with our past” she suggests, “and Legends Row will provide a glimpse of Mississauga’s past for them and everyone else who visits”. Eleven free-standing displays will feature the 11 communities that made up the then Township of Toronto at amalgamation into the City of Mississauga in 1974. “While these displays will describe those early villages and hamlets, it’s the pioneers who influenced our early growth and development that will be the focus. They were certainly the legends of that day” White says.

“We made it very clear in our initial council presentation that we were not seeking financial support from the taxpayer to finance this initiative” says Norm Loberg, MLR Board Chair. “We are determined to operate Legends Row as a notfor-profit entity with the support of corporate Mississauga and other grants and fundraising opportunities that will take this project well into the future”.

Beginning in 2014, members of the public will also be able to add their voices to the selection process through an on-line voting system.

“We have a distinctive product to offer organizations who want to be a part of Legends Row” commented Treasurer Douglas Fowles. “What we’re selling is Civic Pride. Our product is Community Spirit and our Mission is to celebrate Mississauga’s excellence now and into the future, inspiring our next generation of leaders”.

“We are encouraging all of Mississauga to come out and support this inaugural Induction event on Saturday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. on the main stage at Celebration Square” Mr. Duquette suggested. “We are planning an exciting multi-media ceremony complete with entertainment for the whole family which will be capped off with an opportunity to meet our Legends and get photos and autographs”.

Diane Kalenchuk, a long-time Mississauga volunteer and member of the MLR Board sums it up. “This initiative is citizen-driven and we are all like-minded in our pride of this city’s accomplishments. Mississauga is now a mature city of

Details are available on the Mississauga Legends Row web site www.legendsrow.ca.

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COMMUNITY CORNER Notice of appointment Ayoub A. Ali Professional Corporation, Barristers & Solicitors The law firm of Ayoub A. Ali Professional Corporation is pleased to welcome Mario Giovane as an Associate Lawyer. Mario will be handling civil litigation files; i.e., legal disputes relating to property, business and estates. His area of practice with Ayoub A. Ali Professional Corporation is complementary to the legal services in property law, business law, and estates and trusts law that are provided by the existing legal staff, being Ayoub Ali (Lawyer) and Benjamin Ferrie (Articling Student). Mario is a graduate of the law school at University of Ottawa, and was admitted recently to the practice of law after his internship with a boutique civil litigation law firm in Ottawa.

Honouring Chester “Red” Rundle Heritage Mississauga unveiled a commemorative plaque honouring the late Chester “Red” Rundle (1922-1996) and his contributions to Streetsville on June 20th. His personal development of a small parkette on Church Street in Streetsville, which is part of Timothy Street Park, is located to the northeast of the intersection of Church Street and Water Street in Streetsville, and features a windmill.

This informal ceremony included members of the Rundle family.

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KUT-A-Thon On September 7th, Capilia Truly You at 14 Henry Street will be holding a “KUT-ATHON” to raise funds and awareness for the Angel Hair for Kids Program and for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. There is an opportunity to donate hair that is 12 inches or longer or shave your head in support of these two incredible causes. This event takes place from 2 – 4 pm and the cost is $30 per person.

Doggy Dress Up Contest The Streetsville BIA hosted a doggy dress up contest during the Bread and Honey Festival. It featured dogs dressed up in bread and honey themed costumes, competing in both large and small dog categories. The winners were Lucy and Finnigan.

Locks of Courage On September 14th from 10 am – 4 pm kicks off Capilia Truly You Hair Solutions Centre’s 2013/2014 Locks of Courage Campaign. This pink campaign is to raise awareness and funds for cancer-related support, education and research for young families going through Breast Cancer. All funds collected will go to Rethink Breast Cancer for its family support program which provides free support and listening services to young women, find resources to help speak to kids about breast cancer and to help young families cope with this life-changing experience. Capilia Truly You is located at 14 Henery Street.

Terry Fox Run The annual Terry Fox Run, organized by the Streetsville Lions Club, will be held on Sunday, September 15 at Memorial Park. This 10-kilometer route follows the Credit River and Culham Trail, is a scenic and safe way for experienced runners and families of all kinds to participate by running, riding or walking. A mass start begins at 9 a.m., and everyone is invited to join in! Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. Donation forms can be downloaded from the Terry Fox Foundation website at www.terryfox.org.

Streetsville Square Fund Raiser On June 1 at Bayleaf Restaurant amid the myriad of festivities at the Bread and Honey Festival, a unique fundraiser took place. A group of local musicians who were born and raised in Streetsville gave back in the best way they knew how - by entertaining! THE STREETS-VILLIANS (consisting of hometown talents Rob Reed, Brad Welland, Steve Billings, Wendell Ferguson and Robbie John -Brownlee) were happy to present a cheque for $1500 in support of the Streetsville Village Square Revitalization Fund. On hand to receive the cheque were Brad Butt, M.P. Mississauga-Streetsville, George Carlson, Councillor Ward 11 and BIA Chair and merchant Todd Ladner. The amount represented is 100% of the cover charge from the concert event.

Historical Walking Tour The next Historical Walking Tour will take place on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., featuring stops throughout the village. No pre-registration is necessary, and comfortable shoes are recommended. All participants must meet in front of the Streetsville BIA Office (located at 280 Queen Street) and get set to learn more about the heritage and history of the village!

Bread and Honey Fishing Derby The Bread and Honey fishing derby sponsored by Councillor George Carlson was won by Dylon Bibic. His brother William Bibic came in a very close second.

Emma Martin caught the most fish of the day.

Doors Open Mississauga The Streetsville Historical Society will be open during Doors Open Mississauga on Saturday, September 28th from 10 am - 4 pm. They will feature a display on Streetsville’s 40 years as part of the city of Mississauga.

Mayor McCallion will cut the ribbon for the display at 2:00pm and there will be mementos of the town of Streetsville and activities for children.

All are welcome and admission is free for everyone.

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COMMUNITY CORNER 4 Caroline Street and 92 William Street A summer fun BBQ was held on Saturday, August 3rd with the seniors from 4 Caroline Street and 92 William Street. The Region of Peel recently completed a building elevator modernization for the seniors’ residence at 4 Caroline Street.

The seniors had to manage without an elevator for a few weeks as this is the only elevator in the building, although the Region of Peel Staff were there to assist seniors with traveling throughout the building as required.

Laugh Out Loud – Save the date!

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TSOC celebrates 30 years On June 20 in recognition of 30 Years in Business, Transglobal Systems Of Canada (TSOC) hosted a Community Corporate event on June 20 at their Corporate Office. More than 100 Leaders from Industry, Business and Community attended this special celebration. All guests and attendees enjoyed sumptuous food and a gift bag from TSOC commemorating their anniversary. TSOC was established in 1983 manufacturing industry compliant connectors, cables and tools to provide safe, reliable, consistent and cost effective solutions. TSOC has evolved to become the recognized brand name specified by leading Telecom & Cable TV service providers, Network Cabling, Security & Audio/Visual installers and Electrical Contractors. TSOC products are specified and approved by Consultants Engineers for installation in Voice, Data, Video and Security networks inside Commercial and Residential buildings.

Remembrance Day On Monday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m., Streetsville’s Remembrance Day events will begin with a parade along Queen Street South, which will make its way to the cenotaph. A ceremony and a moment of silence at 11 a.m. will pay respect to the many men and women who sacrificed so much so that we could enjoy the lives we lead today.

Winning Residents and Small Businesses Get Green Thumbs Up In Streetscape Mississauga Annual Garden Contest The City of Mississauga, in partnership with local horticultural societies, announced the winners of Streetscape Mississauga’s garden contest.

“Streetscape Mississauga provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the residents and businesses who dedicate their time, energy and imagination to making our neighbourhoods a more beautiful and earth friendly environment,” said Director of Recreation Howie Dayton. “I encourage everyone to get out, walk, cycle and admire the result of their efforts and be inspired to get active and participate in the contest in future years.”

Gardens were judged by volunteers from local horticultural societies and evaluated on visual appeal, overall design, general maintenance and originality. Winners will receive their awards at the Streetscape Awards Event on September 9, 2013, at the Mississauga Civic Centre. Winners of two new awards will be announced, “Best Display of Annual Colour” and “Garden of the Year.” The Golden Gnome award will also be presented to the Councillor of the ward with the most winning gardens.

Mississauga’s Most Beautiful Business Body & Soul Med & Day Spa, 214 Queen Street South.

Ricker added, “We hope that garden lovers will take time to visit our winning gardens and perhaps become inspired to enter their own garden in a future contest.”

“This year’s contest has been a challenge,” says Maureen Ricker, co-chair of Streetscape Mississauga, “The rain has resulted in unbelievably lush gardens, but the heat has brought plants into bloom earlier and for a shorter time. We have seen some really beautiful gardens, making it harder to select the winners who have been up against some serious competition. Their wins are well and truly deserved.”

Streetscape Mississauga Sponsors Streetscape Mississauga is pleased to recognize the sponsors of our 2013 “Glorious Gardens” contest. Title Sponsor: Toemar Garden Supplies and Firewood www.toemar.ca and Prize Sponsor: Springbank Greenhouses www. springbankgreenhouses.com

The winners of this year’s Streetscape Mississauga 2013 are:

Background Streetscape Mississauga was established as a working partnership between the City of Mississauga and the city’s four horticultural societies. It was introduced in 2009, as a component of Mississauga In Bloom, and is now an independent program, created and delivered entirely by volunteers with City staff support. The contest features new classes and new additions each year.

Traditional Large Gardens 1st. Liz Malicki, 858 Bexhill Road 2nd. Lucy Amaro, 1453 Skyline Drive 3rd. Luiza & Leszek Gubernat, 1186 Barnswallow Court Traditional Small Gardens 1st. Laura Heaslip, 14 Joseph Street 2nd. Maria Zacharjasz, 82 Troy Street 3rd. Teresa Ierullo & Andrew Rzeszutek, 3292 Greenbelt Crescent

For more information about Streetscape Mississauga 2013, visit www.mississauga.ca/streetscape or call 3-1-1 or 905-615-4311 outside city limits.

As Canada’s sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 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 focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

Best Townhouse Garden Bonnie Adams & Carol Hill, 1100 Queen Street West, Unit # 37 Living Green Ecogardens 1st. Gail & Douglas Markoff, 934 Melton Drive 2nd. Mary Simpson, 61 Wesley Avenue 3rd. Lynne & Greg Sereda, 2582 Inlake Court

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Diabetes and Your Eyes

The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra appoints Denis Mastromonaco as New Music Director

By Silvia Yeomans, Queen Spectacle

After a long search, the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to appoint Denis Mastromonaco as its new Music Director. Mastromonaco has taken over as Music Director in June 2013 from Conductor and Interim Music Director John Barnum, who has been with the MSO for 34 years.

Diabetes is the single largest cause of blindness in Canada. Yes, you read that correctly. Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce (or use) insulin to help control blood sugar levels. We need blood sugar (glucose) to energize our body’s cells. But, too much glucose in our blood for a long time can cause damage to many organs including the heart, kidneys, blood vessels and the small blood vessels in the eyes.

Mastromonaco brings with him over 20 years of experience in conducting and teaching, with both symphonic and operatic groups. He has worked with orchestras nationally and internationally, including New York’s Orchard Park Orchestra, the York Symphony Orchestra, Czech Republic’s West Bohemian National Orchestra, the Etobicoke Philharmonic and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada, among many other orchestras and ensembles. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he has also studied conducting in Austria and Italy. He is a strong advocate for music within the community. Please join us in welcoming Denis Mastromonaco to the MSO!

Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease, is when the blood vessels in the retina swell or leak fluid or close off completely. Sometimes, abnormal and weak new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These new blood vessels break up and leak blood into the eye so the retina cannot project images to the brain. At first, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. Once this leakage occurs, it can lead to blindness.

Diabetic retinopathy can develop in anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Maintaining optimal blood glucose levels (A1C of 7.0 or less) and visiting your optometrist at least once a year is recommended. Some optometrists may recommend more frequent exams. Women with type 1 or type 2 who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should be screened before conception, during the first trimester, and as recommended during pregnancy and post-partum.

For more information about the new Music Director and the Mississauga Symphony Concerts and Events go to MississaugaSymphony.ca or call 905.615.4405.

Diabetes is part of my life. My daughter has Type 1 diabetes and is insulin dependent. Diabetes has taught my family how to eat, how not to eat, and the importance of good overall health. It’s hard fighting with a 5 year old about sugar.

But when I research all the damage done by high blood glucose levels, I find myself in a position to emphasize the importance of an annual eye examination.

Silvia Yeomans is an Optician and owner of Queen Spectacle at 201 Queen Street South. Queen Spectacle also has locations in the Kingsway (Etobicoke) and Port Credit (Mississauga) for your added eye care convenience. For more information visit www.queenspectacle.com

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Ward 11 Update

By Councillor George Carlson I hope you and your family had a safe and enjoyable summer, filled with great times and wonderful memories! Now that summer is drawing to a close, it’s time to get the kids back to school safely. Whether your kids will be walking to school, riding the school bus, or cycling to school, you will want to ensure that they get to and from school safely this school year. Here are some useful safety tips for you and your family to ensure that your kids go back to school safely:

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• Keep your head, arms and everything inside the bus. Don’t throw anything out the windows or around in the bus.

• Talk quietly. The driver must concentrate to drive the bus safely.

• Save snacks for snack time at school or for when you get home. They may spill or you may choke if the bus goes over a big bump.

• No fighting, shouting or playing in or around the bus.

• Always follow the bus driver’s instructions.

Walking to School Many children in our community walk to school on a daily basis. It’s a great way to get to school and lets your kids get some exercise too! Help your kids deal with traffic safely by emphasizing the following pedestrian safety rules when walking to and from school: • • • • • • • • • •

Rules for leaving the bus safely: • When you leave the bus, hold the handrail and step away from the bus.

• To cross the street in front of the bus, walk ahead at least 10 giant steps (three metres). Cross only when the driver gives a signal. Cross the street in single file.

• If you drop something near the bus, don’t pick it up. Tell the driver or another adult first.

• If everyone is getting off the bus, the people at the front leave first. Do not push.

• Be familiar with the bus driver’s rules for emergencies.

Walk on sidewalks where available.

Always cross at intersections.

When crossing intersections without signals or crossing guards, you should: Stop before stepping into the road Increase your visibility and indicate your crossing intention to motorists Look in all directions before crossing Stop, Look and Listen for traffic Cross safely when the road is clear Walk, don’t run, across the road Where possible, use the buddy system

Also, if your child does not qualify for bussing due to distance requirements call the school after the second week and ask for a “Guest Pass” under the “Fill Up the Bus” Policy (usually issued on a first come, first served basis).

Riding Your Bike to School Riding your bicycle is a healthy, fun, and convenient way to get to school or anywhere else in our City. Help your kids ride their bicycles to school safely by emphasizing the following cycling safety rules:

When crossing intersections with signals, you should: • Push the pedestrian button (where they exist) • Wait for the pedestrian walk sign • Increase visibility and indicate your cross intention to motorists • Stop, Look and Listen for traffic • Watch for turning cars or trucks • Cross safely when the road is clear • Walk, don’t run across the road

• Be seen, stay safe: Ontario law requires that bicycles be equipped with a front white light and rear red light or reflector. Lights, reflectors, and bright clothing help drivers see cyclists better.

• Wear a helmet: A properly worn helmet will protect your head if you fall. Ontario cyclists 17 years of age and younger are required to wear one.

• Ring your bell: Ontario law requires that bicycles be equipped with a bell or horn. Cyclists should ring the bell whenever it is needed to notify pedestrians or others that you are approaching.

• Watch for pedestrians: Stop while pedestrians are on crosswalks and always be respectful. When passengers are getting on and off school buses, you should stop at a reasonable distance from the doors to allow them to safely cross the road.

• Stay safe in traffic: Always keep control of your bike and be aware of traffic and pedestrians. Stay alert and ride predictably in the safest part of the road to avoid collisions.

• Pay attention: Pay attention in traffic. Check for hazards such as potholes or car doors opening into your lane.

• Obey traffic laws: You must stop at red lights and stop signs and always ride in the same direction as traffic. The slowest moving vehicles should occupy the road closest to the curb.

• Ride in a straight line: Ride confidently and predictably in a straight line and away from parked cars. Do not swerve in and out of traffic and look back before changing lanes.

• Intersections: When traveling through an intersection, make eye contact with drivers • Signal your turn: Use hand signals or clearly point to signal your intention to turn before you reach an intersection. Reduce your speed on turns.

• Avoid large vehicles: Be cautious when riding near trucks, buses and other large vehicles. Don’t pass them in an intersection unless you are absolutely sure they are proceeding straight.

When crossing with the assistance of adult crossing guards and student safety patrollers: • Cross only under the direction of the guard • Railway Crossings: • If you must cross a railway track, the only safe place to cross railway tracks safely is at a designated crossing.

Last but not least, have children be aware and be careful near the Credit River or Mullet Creek, as well as the CPR tracks. No walking is permitted along any railroad tracks, and there is a fine for trespassing.

Riding the Bus to School The wheels on the bus go round and round…all through our town! Many children in our community also ride a school bus to school, if they qualify for bussing. Research conducted by Transport Canada shows that school bus travel is one of the safest methods of transportation. It is 16 times safer than travelling in a family car per passenger/kilometre of travel. Although school buses have an excellent safety record, mishaps can happen. Help your kids ride the school bus safely by emphasizing the following school bus safety rules: Rules for getting on the bus safely: • Be at the bus stop on time. Never run to or from the bus.

• Wait at the designated stop in a safe place well back from the side of the road.

• Remember the danger zone around the bus. The danger zone is anywhere close enough to touch the bus. The bus driver cannot see you when you are in the danger zone.

• If you cross the street to get on the bus: when the bus comes, wait until it has come to a complete stop. The bus driver will make sure all the traffic stops. The stop arm will be out and the red lights will be flashing. Watch the driver. When the driver knows it is safe, he or she will signal you to cross, but watch for traffic yourself. Walk, don’t run.

• Hold the hand rail as you get on the bus. Don’t push or shove.

Finally, all motorists should give themselves a little extra time to get to and from work safely, especially during the first 2 weeks of school as children reacquaint themselves with walking or riding a bicycle to and from school. Traffic is typically 25% heavier after the summer holidays, so please be extra vigilant, especially in School Zone areas. For more helpful safety tips, please visit www.peelpolice. on.ca or www.mississauga.ca/cycling.

Rules for on the bus: • Take your seat as quickly as possible and sit properly, facing forward at all times.

• Hold bags and parcels in your lap. Do not put your feet into the aisle: someone

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 905-8965011. Have a safe and happy 2013-2014 school year!

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Scott Brubacher Village Market Report Second Quarter Market Trends Defy Suggestions of Housing Bubbles July 09, 2013 Royal LePage forecasts modest house price gains for remainder of 2013, as Canadian housing emerges from current market cycle TORONTO, July 9, 2013 – The average price of a home in Canada increased between 1.2 per cent and 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast, released today. According to the survey, markets across the country continue to post gains. In the second quarter, standard two-storey homes and detached bungalows both showed a year-over-year average price increase of 2.7 per cent to $419,614 and $386,547, respectively. Average prices for standard condominiums showed a more modest increase during the same period, rising 1.2 per cent to $248,750. Royal LePage forecasts that house prices will see modest gains throughout the remainder of 2013, projecting a 3.0 per cent increase for the full year when compared to 2012. Dialogue concerning the direction of Canada’s housing market has remained front and centre in recent months.

Changes to Canada’s mortgage lending rules in mid-2012 coupled with concerns about consumer debt levels, housing affordability in cities like Toronto and Vancouver and continued international economic uncertainty have prompted a number of analysts to forecast large downward price adjustments. “As we have stated consistently since the current market downturn began late in the second quarter of 2012, this is a normal cyclical correction which brings fewer home sales and softer prices.

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Those hoping their predictions of a bursting bubble and cataclysmic drops in home values will come true are out of luck again,” said Phil Soper, president and chief executive of Royal LePage. “Price appreciation in most markets across the country has been well below the long-term average for Canada and will remain so through to the end of the year.

While all residences may claim to have “fine dining”, I’ve learned this really is true of Palisades on the Glen. An experienced and creative Executive Chef, a menu that compares to any good restaurant, beautiful presentation and well-chosen and trained staff. Best of all are the options. I can choose to eat just a few or as many meals as I’d like in the dining room. I can also credit some unused meals to another month. And my family and friends are welcome to join me for lunch or dinner – in fact, they’re always angling for an invitation. Let your own tastebuds decide for you. You’ll discover you don’t have to be an expert on food to know what’s really good.

We expect to see the number of homes trading hands to begin to rise slightly on a year-over-year basis in the second half of 2013, with price softness continuing until mid-2014, at which point we’ll see an emergence from the current cycle.”

Recent signals from major financial institutions in the United States and Canada also point to a turn in the tide. In recent weeks, two of Canada’s largest homeloan lenders, Royal Bank of Canada and TD Bank Group, raised their mortgage rates. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Reserve recently hinted that it may start winding up monetary stimulus later this year, should economic improvements continue.

“With the economy on both sides of the border performing better in recent months, a move off the record-low interest rates that we’ve experienced over the past few years is likely on the horizon,” explained Soper. “Paradoxically, we expect the first increases in interest rates to be constructive for the housing market. Rising rates would be driven by a strengthening economy, reduced unemployment and improving consumer confidence. Much of the dampening effect that would come with a transition towards higher rates has already been ‘priced in’ to both consumer attitudes and financial institutions’ current lending policies.”

Taste test Palisades on the Glen for yourself. Call Grace or Carolyn at (905) 820-8210 to book a personal visit and lunch.

As of late, the condominium sector has moved to the forefront of discussions concerning the health of Canada’s real estate market with fears of oversupply in major centres like Toronto. Yet, condominium prices remained flat or posted year-over-year gains in nearly all Canadian cities in the second quarter, with a couple of exceptions in British Columbia.

The average sale price in Mississauga as reported on TREB was $482,330.

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For the complete report go to scottbrubacher.com Scott Brubacher, Sales Representative, Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty www.scottbrubacher.com 905-821-3200.

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

that active management and paying for advice on investment selection does not have a positive effect on results. In other words, even if your advisor were to improve your returns beyond what would be achieved by doing it yourself, their fees would generally be greater than the difference. You pay to make less.

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In September 2012, a Morningstar research paper proposed that it is not the investment selection that has the greatest impact on retirement portfolios, rather it is the intelligent financial planning decisions made during retirement. This report is in itself a whole article, so I will wait to explain the individual factors in detail in a future article. For now these 5 important factors are a) asset allocation, b) a dynamic withdrawal strategy, c) incorporating guaranteed income products, d) tax-efficient allocation decisions, and e) a portfolio optimization that includes the retirement liability.

In the midst of writing this article about sorting through the world of financial planners, I was surprised by a piece of mail. I had had an award bestowed upon me. Gordon Stockman - Top Financial Advisor of 2013 in Mississauga, according to Top Choice Awards.

This has, of course, made the article I was writing completely redundant and unnecessary. Choosing a new financial advisor is obviously easy now... call Gord, he is the Top Choice!

So, how do I select an advisor and what factors do I consider?

Well, not so fast. The purpose of having an advisor is so that they can advise you. You will need to be willing to listen and interact well, regardless of your intended use of the advice. The value of such advice and from such a relationship will be highly dependent on the level of trust present and the quality of interaction. Interaction will include communication, education and coaching.

Comfort with the relationship is going to be very, very important. Trust is influenced certainly by an advisor’s designations, industry channel of work, remuneration method, time in business, approach to investing, etc. Interaction will be influenced by personality, personal values, advisor knowledge, feelings of compatibility, etc.

1) First and foremost give great value to professionals providing financial planning advice, not primarily investment advice. Remember, it is intelligent financial planning decisions that make the difference. Does their work encompass the five important factors identified by Morningstar? At Efficient Wealth Management we do.

2) Trust is paramount, so pay great attention to what indicates a professional’s likely future trust. Past behaviours and actions should demonstrate trust worthiness. Read what they have written. Ask them the what ifs that concern you.

Listen carefully to what is said. Get and ask questions of their referrals, do not just accept the referral passively.

What advice is it that you want? Well, it generally should not be advice related to the selection of investments. The Journal of Investing in October 2012 concluded that active portfolio management did not add value in excess of fees charged to clients. This is not the first study nor will it be the last to conclude

3) Learning and growing your understanding of your financial affairs is very important. Has the individual helped you or someone you know understand more. Do you know more at the end of your first meeting than you did? That is a demonstration of the quality of their teaching. Do you or someone you know act in a more disciplined or surer way than when the advisor came on the scene?

This is good evidence of their coaching skills.

4) How are they paid? Commissions are not always bad, but regulators around the world are questioning the potential dangers that accompany them. Exactly, how much, when and based on what criteria, your advisor will earn their money, should be fully disclosed. Such disclosure should be very clear and understood by you. See points 2) and 3) above. Fees paid directly are the best, whether hourly or on assets, simply because there is less potential for abuse.

5) Do not rely on published accolades alone. Many Elite or Accredited status programs are really purchased promotional endorsements. The Top Choice Award program is independently administered, but am I the best out of thousands of professionals or of a couple of candidates with social media exposure?

Mark your calendars. September 6th, 7th and 8th is the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle, Port Credits own world class Blues Festival. I will see you there.

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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