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18 SCHOOL LIFE 21 LCHS PET ADOPTION
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ALDERSHOT FESTIVAL BY LESLIE STYLES
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The Village of Aldershot celebrated in the very sunny Bolus Park, on September 16th. The annual celebration, sponsored by Aldershot BIA, called Alderfest, is a family festival that highlights this community and its people, activities and services. There was a huge crowd and amazing entertainment for all ages. Guests enjoyed the day, including a free barbecue and popcorn. 02
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It was a day of fun on September 23rd, as the annual Bed Race partnered with the Appleby Line Street Festival. Rotary Club and Access Storage presented the 9th annual amazing bed race to benefit charities. Teams got their creative juices flowing as they built their beds. “Best dressed” winner this year was Clinton Howell Real Estate with a “bus-bed,” including an advertisement and all. Team Burlington Eye Care raised over $1500 and won for the most funds raised. Many activities were enjoyed along the closed off Appleby Line Street Festival, such as bouncy castles, music, food trucks, classic cars and more.
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OAKVILLE’S BRONTE CREEK HARVEST FESTIVAL BY LESLIE STYLES
eptember 22nd & 23rd was harvest time at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. This visit to Spruce Lane Farm took guests back 100 years. Employees were dressed in historical attire and did hands-on demonstrations of the apple cider press, making rope and so on. There was a huge field of pumpkins ready for picking. Guests carved their pumpkins, went for a pony ride, visited the turn of the century farmhouse, and sampled all kinds of food. There was plenty to do for young and old alike.
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Wow, what a blast! Thanks to everyone who attended Science Literacy Week programs at the Grimsby Public Library this September. Meg-Nesium kicked it all off at the big launch event where kids were blown Up, Up, and Away with a spectacular science show. Let’s Talk Science were there later in the week for a mind-bending workshop that showed kids how to make square bubbles and optical illusions, and Scientists in School wrapped it up with a crime-solving conundrum, which saw kids using forensic science to solve a mystery. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate science in Canada!
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numbers without the help of a state of the art tracking system. Dustin Johnson said, “All I look at it is carry numbers, just so I have more of a feel when I’m on the course and playing.” Many golfers believe they hit further outdoors than indoors and tend to blame the accuracy of the simulators. Developers have spent years collecting data from golf players’ swings and golf ball flight. This helps to ensure that there is no shot a golf simulator cannot recognize. These machines measure the velocity, trajectory and direction of the ball with such accuracy that you can actually watch the virtual version fly through the air and land exactly where it would in real life. This information then provides an analysis and a checklist of things to consider to learn what each club does accurately. Many studies show that golfers can practice better indoors in the winter season and improve faster. Gone are the days that golfers mindlessly smash golf balls into a screen. If you’re searching for a new source of training and entertainment, golf simulation is a fantastic way to get off the couch and improve your golf game in the cold winter months. Check out for yourself and see how years of evolution can benefit your game.
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MILTON FALL FAIR here was so much to do and see at this year’s 165th Milton Fall Fair, from September 21st-23rd at the Milton Fair Grounds. The weather cooperated all weekend long as fair goers came to see live music, the Classic Car Show, the Truck & Tractor Pull and the very popular Demolition Derby. The Canadian FireFighter Appreciation Day raised over $40,000 for the Canadian Fallen FireFighters Foundation, supporting families of our fallen heroes. There was the interactive education exhibit where you learned the many aspects of farming from bees, to grains, to milking and everything in between. The fun continued with the amazing horse events that showcased jumpers, barrel racers and so much more. The Fall Fair was definitely a highlight of the year!
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HALTON'S HOPE IN HIGH HEELS BY LESLIE STYLES
There were some aching feet at the Burlington Hope in High Heels walk, at Emma's Back Porch on September 22nd. Fun-loving guys, including the Mayor, Fire Chief and Chief of Police, all persevered and walked quite well in their pink high heels. They collected pledges for Halton Women’s Place, joining one of three walks in either Milton, Oakville or Burlington. 01 Jerry Diaz presenting cheque to Diane Boyer
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APPLEFEST AT IRELAND HOUSE BY LESLIE STYLES
Museums of Burlington and the Rocca Sisters presented Applefest on September 16th, a free old-fashioned country fair in the heart of the city, on the grounds of the Ireland House Museum. Thousands of visitors enjoyed pony rides, face painting, feeding baby farm animals and so much more. A balloon twister provided the kids with some very creative balloon figures. There was a hay maze, crafts, an artisan market and tons of apples. The Ireland House Museum remained open for visitors to explore the house, which added a little history to the autumn festivities.
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On September 16th, the young and old of Waterdown carried on Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, as they have since 1981, walking the track of Memorial Park to fund cancer research. Michael Collette of The Rotary Club, which sponsored the run, said “the research really is making an impact locally from Juravinski to some of the other hospitals in town.” Participants, accompanied by Councillor Judi Partridge, walked, ran or rode a bike either 5 or 10 km around the park perimeter after the warm up Zumba class.
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FANTASY OF TREES BY MARILYN CORNWELL
he Rotary Club of Grimsby has been organizing the Fantasy of Trees for 19 years. Each year, free of charge, several thousand adults and children enjoy the glorious, twinkling display at the Grimsby Museum, located at 6 Murray Street for two weeks. This is my year to be the Chair of the Committee. This year, the event runs from Friday, November 23rd to Sunday, December 9th. Come on Sunday, December 2nd from 1-3pm to visit Santa at the Museum. This is a community event and many hands come together to make it happen. Organizations and individuals sponsor and decorate trees, wreaths and urns. Decorating day is great fun, as teams assemble their wonderful designs. Some decorators start planning their tree a year in advance. There’s no doubt that decorators compete for the favorite tree. The money raised goes to local charities. Last year $17,000 was raised and this year, twelve charities will share the proceeds from the raffle. The raffle includes more than 40 trees, wreaths, urns
and more. The winners are drawn at the end of the event, with the trees, decorations and everything around the tree going to the winner. In addition to the raffle, there are items for Silent Auction. This is a Rotary Service Project for the local community. Key sponsors for 2018 include our lead sponsor Grimsby Hyundai, the Celebration Evening sponsor Meridian and the Santa Day sponsor Sharon Rizutto IPC Securities. There are many participants in the Fantasy of Trees. Sponsors are central to its success, they cover the cost of the trees, wreaths and urns at a reasonable cost. They donate items for the raffle and silent auction. Decorators have a lot of fun designing and creating their themed trees. Volunteers during the event get to visit with friends and neighbours attending and when it’s over, 12 Charities share the proceeds from the raffle. We hope you will be part of a continuing family tradition of visiting the Fantasy of Trees. Bring your friends along for a great Festival experience. For more information, please visit www.fantasyoftrees.ca.
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SCHOOL LIFE CRAIG KIELBURGER
The cheerleading team has been getting ready for the pep rally this month. Tryouts for the 2018-19 year are happening on October 17. The Athletic Program is operating at a busy pace. Field Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Basketball have all started up.
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W E LCO M E BAC K TO A L L ST U D E N T S A N D STA F F! Before we even begin, please remind your students that there is a free breakfast in room 109/front foyer from 7:40-8:00. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the muffins, oatmeal, cheese, eggs and fruit. Start the day with a full tummy ready to make the day amazing!
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We are also interested in welcoming those from the community to our Wellness Team. Please call us at: (905) 878 0575 and ask for Angelika Henning or our new VP Kevin Rogers. We have representatives from the student body, teachers, Social Workers, Halton Police and community members and we look forward to seeing you there. The new addition is looking good! The classrooms are filling up nicely and students are finding their way around. Please let students know that if they have ANY questions/concerns about their day/lockers/where to find out about teams or clubs, they are ALWAYS welcome in the office. September 20 was WE Day at the Scotiabank arena. Presenters included: Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Ann Curry, Serena Ryder, Peter Mansbridge, Penny Oleksiak, Jacob Tremblay, Olivia Holt, Margaret Trudeau, Walk off the Earth, Craig and Marc Kielburger, and many more! September 19-20th, CKSS’ LEAP crew enjoyed an amazing adventure at Mansfield Outdoor C e n t re i n M u l m u r, ON. The weather was spectacular, and the food delicious as the LEAP community from CKSS, WOSS, Bateman, and Georgetown came together to participate in two days of team building challenges. Our favourite challenge, Escape from Volcano Island, involved students working together as they utilized communication skills, the ability to trust one another, and problem-solving techniques that they developed over their time at Mansfield. If you are ever given the opportunity to go to Mansfield our LEAP students and teachers highly recommend it.
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GARY ALLAN HIGH SCHOOL H A LTO N
September was a blur for most of the staff and students here at Gary Allan High School, with lots of new and returning students eager to get started. With more community members becoming aware of our to fully Online Plus Adult learning program it has made for a busier than usual start for staff. Adult students are accessing all offered courses through our online portal, with the “PLUS” of being able to come in and get face to face support from subject teachers, technical assistance and computer access at any of the four locations across Halton region; in Milton, Halton Hills, Oakville and Burlington. We provide the opportunity for adult students of all ages to complete credits towards the achievement of their high school diploma, for post-secondary preparation or to upgrade their skills for the workplace, with the added flexibility of being able to work on their courses anytime and anywhere. As the number in our Alternative programs grow, so to do the opportunities for interesting course work experiences inside and outside the classroom. Students are working on their academic courses as well as building community and acquiring life skills. Guest speakers, therapy dogs, cooking activities and some field trips have already started this year. Students and staff are looking forward to the variety of fun and interesting learning activities that are being planned and delivered.
Registration for all our programs is continuous entry, so we continue to register students even at this time of year and beyond. Adult students interested in working towards the completion of their diploma, preparation for post-secondary or upgrading their skills can contact the site, or visit our website to schedule an appointment to register. Parents of adolescents (15 to 21) interested in our alternative programs should contact their administration or guidance department regarding a referral. Anyone interested in more information about our programs, or how to register should visit our school’s website garyallan.ca. You can also follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/GaryAllanSchool & Twitter: twitter.com/garyallanschool.
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at the end of September every year in order to pay respect to indigenous children who had their lives, culture, language, and often their families stripped away when they were forced to assimilate in residential schools. It’s safe to say that every school in Halton participates in a Terry Fox run or fundraiser of sorts, and MDHS is no exception. On September 27th, the students walked laps around the track in honour of Terry Fox’s heroic legacy. Not only did they walk, but we exceeded our goal of last year’s total which was $2130.55. This year our final tally is over $2700 at the time of publishing, and the online donations have not been included in that final number! This collective effort for cancer research is more proof that “it’s not about the horse, it’s about the herd.”
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September means getting back to the best of Mustang life! So much is in store for the upcoming year, yet so many great events have already happened. From traditional bonding trips, to our student government campaign, MD is off to a great start. Our focus for September was community building for the rest of the year, based on our “Belong, Elevate, Respect” mandate. We kicked it off a bit differently this year, with an extravagant presentation for all students from the “Live Different” organization. The key message is that we can better our community -- one act of kindness at a time. With live music, interactive activities, and inspirational stories, this assembly was eye opening. Kindness is the MUST for any community to thrive, and without it, there can be no effective learning. That was new, but tradition was alive and well in our annual Wilderness North expedition to Camp Wanakita in the Kawarthas. Over 150 tenth grade students and 38 senior student leaders took “school” to a new place in the middle of September for exciting outdoor activities and team building. From archery, to rock climbing, to canoeing, there were so many activities to enjoy. A talent show and campfire were run entirely by the grade twelve leaders, and they were outstanding. Everyone left with memories and new bonds to bring back to the community at school. This precious time spent together will build our grade ten cohort for their years to come. The MD staff, Wanakita crew, leaders, and students are all to thank for this incredible week. Looking ahead, campaign posters are papering our halls as everyone gets excited to choose our next student government. DOZENS of people are running for the positions available as Prime Minister and grade reps, all of whom want to make our community even better. Elections are held in early October, and everyone is anticipating the outcome. After all, how we get the most from our goals will depend on those elected! Looking back, MD provides great insight to our past, respecting the first people of Canada with an indigenous based English course for all students in their grade eleven year. We recognize Orange Shirt Day
We invite you to experience our spirit and hospitality for yourself. Please be our guest at our free Arts Cafe on Thursday October 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy tasty treats and compelling visual art, then sit back and take in performances from our best musicians, actors and spoken word artists. The show runs from 7:30 - 8:30 so come at 7 for coffee and dessert. This is a free event and open to everyone in our community. We look forward to meeting you! BY M. SHEA
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R OWA N ’ S L AW DAY In March of 2018, the Ontario government passed a law known as Rowan’s Law. Designed to protect athletes and to educate parents, guardians, coaches and officials about the dangers of head injuries, it is the first law of its kind in Canada and will benefit both athletes and non-athletes. Rowan’s Law is also about education. On September 26th, GSS students wore purple as a gesture of remembrance for Rowan Stringer, and to bring awareness to the serious nature of concussions in youth. Rowan Stringer is the young student-athlete who’s passing due to repeated concussions urged the creation of this law. Our students also participated in concussion simulations using specially designed goggles, and watched videos on the importance of communication, diagnosis and treatment of any and all concussions. By increasing concussion awareness and knowledge, we can change Ontario’s culture around sports, physical activity and injury. Rowan’s Law will make it easier for those who experience concussions to SPEAK UP, get the help they need, and take the time necessary for recovery, with the support of everyone around them. C A M P E AG L E Nearly 200 GSS grade 9 students, along with staff and student leaders, attended Camp Eagle - held in Muskoka at Camp Wanakita from the 24th to 26th of September. Campers participated in a wide variety of activities from canoeing and kayaking to high ropes, crafts and other team building activities. The purpose of the camp is to build a shared GSS culture based in respect, collaboration and a shared.
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commitment to excellence. Despite cooler conditions, students and staff enjoyed the experience and worked hard to support and welcome the next generation of Eagles. G B F FO O D D R I V E As a community-minded school, Grimsby Secondary values the work of the Grimsby Benevolent Fund (GBF). Through the GBF, GSS students spent the last two weeks of September gathering food items to support Grimsby families in need at the beginning of the school year. Please continue to support and donate to the GBF and join GSS students in making our community a better place. M U S I C D E PA RT M E N T Clear your calendars! The critically acclaimed GSS Music Department’s annual Winter Concert will be held on December 13th in the GSS gym. Stay tuned for ticket details! We are excited to showcase the talents of our inspiring and talented musicians.
include the following: the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival; the Ontario Vocal Festival; an elementary school tour; two concerts and much more! This year the Blessed Trinity Music Program is heading to New Orleans for a performance tour, the International Jazz and the Heritage Festival. Students are fundraising for this wonderful trip by running two exciting events. On October 13th there is a charity golf tournament with dinner at Freedom Oaks Golf Club in Dunnville. The second event, the Last Chance Bazaar occurs from November 17-18th at Blessed Trinity in the gym. Information forms for both events can be obtained by emailing btmusic.lcb@gmail.com. Please “save the date” for our 20th Annual Christmas Concert “Joy!” on December 14th, 2018. More about that in our next update! S E N I O R FO OT BA L L
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AT H L E T I C S The fall athletic season has started off with some impressive early results. Both Junior and Senior boys volleyball teams won the Waterloo Warriors University invitational – a marquee early tournament on the high school schedule. Eden volleyball is also running a second junior volleyball team exclusively for grade nines, providing an extra chance for these young athletes to see the court at 4 tournaments in October. The Senior girls basketball team is currently undefeated and the champions of the St Francis invitational tournament. Field hockey is working in partnership with Simcoe to practice on a turf field and is currently running two teams again this fall. Cross Country is showing some record levels of participation, running teams in nearly every age category. Football is busy again, fielding a senior and junior team with over 50 young athletes fully engaged on the field every day after school. Junior and Senior tennis players are also showing their skills on the court, our seniors boys pair have won the zone 4 championship and is looking forward to SOSSA in October. And do you golf? We do at Eden! Every fall the team hits the links! Check out all our results @eden_athletics on twitter and a complete list of our teams at edenathletics.org – new this winter, Curling!
BLESSED TRINITY
CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL N I AGA R A
BLESSED TRINITY MUSIC The Blessed Trinity Band, Choir, Jazz Band and Drum Line are up and running. The exciting events for the year are planned and 20
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On Thursday, September 20th the Blessed Trinity Thunder Senior Football Team opened their 2018 season at home against the Denis Morris Reds. The Thunder opened the scoring early and often in the first half with offensive touchdowns from Isaac Macalonan, Owen Jones, and Luke Lemessurier. Max Mosquite, Dante Joyner and Luke Lemessurier also scored touchdowns on interceptions. Hunter Oakley was able to provide extra points to the major scores and even tacked on a single point with some great kicking. At one point Blessed Trinity was forced to give up a safety to Dennis Morris for two points in order to secure field position, but that would be the only points the home team would surrender. The final score was Blessed Trinity 43, Denis Morris 2. It was a great start to the 2018 season as the Thunder look to improve upon last year’s loss in the NCAA final. Up next for the Thunder is travelling to Notre Dame on Friday, September 28th in Welland. CO N G R AT U L AT I O N S TO I L E N A & AVA R I C K E R - S I N G H The Blessed Trinity community is thrilled to announce the commitment of Ilena and Ava Ricker-Singh to York University for women’s hockey. Dan Church, the head coach of the York Lions made a trip to the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls to officially welcome the twin sisters with a press release. Ilena and Ava are both in Gr. 12 at Blessed Trinity, and have one more year to bring the Thunder for B. Next fall the Ricker-Singh girls will be full of Lion pride, and ready to impress the Coach Dan and the Lions. Ilena and Ava have been integral to the recent success of the Girl’s Hockey Program at Blessed Trinity. Since their arrival 3 years ago Blessed Trinity has won three Zone and SOSSA Championships, and travelled throughout Ontario with three trips to OFSSA. Rich Vrataric, has coached the twin sisters for the past three years, and cannot praise the girls enough for their dedication, leadership and competitive drive. The Blessed Trinity community will miss these two tremendous athletes next year; however, the school year has just begun and both Ilena and Ava have one more year to demonstrate their talents on the hockey rink, soccer field or the track. Congratulations girls!
PET ADOPTION
GIVE A LOVING ANIMAL
SE X : Male
A NEW LEASE ON LIFE.
BREED : Retriever Mix AGE : 1 Year Old ID# : 39501538
Please don’t judge PLAYER by his reaction to you in his kennel. He is just really scared and nervous of strangers at first. Once you get him outside and he warms up to you (which takes hardly anytime at all!), he’s a love. He’s playful, affectionate and happy.
To schedule a meeting with Player, please contact the shelter at 905.682.0767 or email myconnect@lchs.ca. To meet any of the other adoptable pets, please visit our shelter.
Player loves to be close to his humans and is very calm when there’s no excitement around him.
Mon to Fri - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
His perfect home has a fenced yard, no children under 14 years old and no cats. Another dog would be perfect for him!
Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
His new adopters should be willing to put some time into him by taking him to training classes.
PL AYER IS A GREAT DOG. WHAT A GEM! All adoptable dogs have been given a behavioural test and our staff will be happy to explain the testing and discuss the results with potential adopters during the initial meeting with the dog you are interested in.
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