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THE HISTORY OF BUSKERFEST RELYING ON BEGINNERS LUCK? Article by Colette Rabba
10 WAYS TO HELP THE PLANET AT HOME
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SUCCESS: LEARNING THE STEPS
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SERVE A WARM & GOOEY CHERRY STRUDEL
Article by Gavin Maxwell
PORT CREDIT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Article by Stephanie Hebb
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his year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Port Credit Busker Fest! Our streets came alive with a spectacular line-up of over 60 professional Buskers, 10 Performance areas (Pitches), 2 breathtaking fire shows and lots of strolling performers. Community Captured caught up with the Organizer of Buskerfest, Karen Cecy.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING THIS? Over 22 years.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? Many would say it was way back as a child when organzing a carnival on my street, then halloween parties, showers, and weddings well before I was 20! But really it started in fundraising for the School board. I wanted the kids at the schools to be able to go on school trips like we did when we were kids but funding was cut so the only way to make that happen was to raise money. I found I had a knack for it and got offered a contract a few years later as an organizer for a community festival and the rest is history.
WHERE DO YOU FIND AND HOW DO YOU RECRUIT YOUR ACTS? In the early years I had to go looking for them, but now most of them find us through the website and word of mouth. Today, I get to sift through all the applications and find the best fits. It’s harder than you may think as there are many factors that I look for; where they come from, what skill set they bring with them, the quality and humour of the overall show, what experience they have performing on the streets rather than theatre and circus which is so much different. I always say, “Its not enough for them to have amazing talent, they have to more than that. They have to have a well thought out show with good timing, humour, skill, synchronicity and great tricks. That’s what the audience has come to expect and I think that’s a fair request.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING SIDE OF YOUR JOB?
HOW DO YOU KEEP THEM COMING?
I would say keeping track of all the moving parts and keeping everything
It’s important to make sure there are lots of people at the festivals to
on my radar. The hardest part by far is definitely scheduling with so many factors to consider.
enjoy their shows. We treat the performers really well and make them feel at home. I work very hard to organize the event to make performing here a pleasure, and we always remember that they are the nucleus of this festival.
DO YOU SHARE THE ACTS WITH OTHER FESTIVALS AND HOW DOES THAT WORK? I work closely with the Toronto and Waterloo Buskerfests in order to share travel costs, as both festivals are the week following Port Credit. We each come forward with our target lists in the late winter, and then try to work out sharing the costs of any performers we have interest in. It works well for everyone involved. ›››
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ARE YOU ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE ACTS? Always - 24/7. I was in California last fall, and at the Calgary Stampede in July and handed out business cards there. It is a never ending process but one I absolutely love. These people are the most incredible individuals anywhere. I feel so lucky to be able to work with them and to get to know them. As a matter of fact, I will be going to Toronto and Waterloo this weekend to see some acts. I enjoy watching an act live to get a real feel for it. Chances are I may run into some of the performers that were in Port Credit. Funny... I miss them already.
DO THE INDIVIDUAL CITIES RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF ACTS? Not really. It’s more about having enough allotted performance space and time slots to accommodate the number of acts.
ARE THERE ACTS YOU WON’T HAVE IN YOUR EVENTS? Animal acts, political acts, and anything that is not family friendly.
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RIGHT: Jackie Titanic and Patricia Smallbone. BELOW: Kali, Zoe, Adelie, Lucie Zima Luste, and Tzak taking in the festivities at Buskerfest.
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TOP: Organizer, Karen Cecy, working hard to make sure this year’s Buskerfest is a great success. BOTTOM: Lory and Riley enjoying a show.
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Relying on
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hen starting down the path to home ownership are you the type of person who is fine with potentially making the biggest purchase of your life without guidance? Don’t be afraid to take that first step into home ownership. Becoming a homeowner is an incredible feeling. There are lots of questions to be answered, but first you need a few good people on your team to help guide you. First, find two or three Real Estate Sales Representatives to interview. Treat the interviews as if you were considering hiring them for a traditional job. (You actually are hiring them - for a very important job!) You’ll approach the interviews differently if you think of them this way. Use the interviews to see if they’re a good fit. Use your gut instincts. Do you like this person? Do they make you feel important? You’re not dating them, but you will be spending a lot of time with them. You’ll want to understand their communication style to see if it’s similar to yours. Are they constantly texting while you’re speaking to them? Do they have a formal presentation? Are they a part-time or full-time agent? What is their availability? Next, ask them what their added value is. Ask about the things that are important to you. All agents are different and bring different strengths and skillsets to the table. (FYI - You don’t ‘pay’ a Realtor® when you buy, their commission gets paid through the Sellers.)
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Next, you’ll want to find a good Mortgage Agent. I find Mortgage Agents try harder to earn your business, get you the best deal from many different lenders (not just the traditional banks) and if you’re credit isn’t so stellar, they may be able to find you a lender that is willing to take you on. Once you’ve found a good Realtor®, they should be able to recommend several good Mortgage Agents for you to choose from. Surprisingly, many people don’t hire a Lawyer before signing an agreement of purchase and sale. For our first purchase, my husband and I were those people! For such an important role, to protect you from so much potential liability, you’d think more people would do a little research beforehand. We ended up relying on a referral from a business colleague. (Our story: There were no problems on closing our first home, but when we went to sell the property, 7 years later, we found out that the previous owner was never taken off title. If this all sounds like gibberish to you, you should take my Home Buyers Seminar! See the ad below.) There are lawyers out there who can and will return your call or email pretty quickly. Surprisingly, there are still fraudulent transactions happening right here in Ontario. It could be something as simple as a lien on a house not being cleared before closing. Lots of things can go wrong - even with a new build. So having trust in a good Lawyer to protect you and your family is such an important factor. There is so much more to discuss before you decide to buy a property and my specialty is guiding my clients into making the best decisions that suit their needs. Please visit my website or join me at my Home Buyers Seminars for more great information! Happy house hunting!
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HELP THE PLANET at HOME Article by: STEPHANIE HEBB
Earth is our most precious asset. I think we should all do our best to reduce our dependence on the earth’s non-renewable resources. Here are a few ways each of us can help.
6. USE A SMART THERMOSTAT.
Use plant material to provide shade on the sunny side of your home and around the air conditioning unit to reduce energy consumption.
This allows you to program temperature so that your home is the right temperature when you’re home but uses less heating/cooling when you’re not there. The latest must-have device, The Nest Learning Thermostat, teaches itself what your preferences are and can be controlled from a mobile device.
2. USE WINDOW BLINDS.
7. INSTALL ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING.
To help reduce the cost of A/C in the summer, close the blinds. On a sunny day in the winter open the blinds to gain any potential solar heating.
Switch to low electricity lighting options such a compact fluorescent light (CFL’s) or LED’s wherever possible. Think about solar lighting for outdoor applications such as garden lights.
3. USE CEILING FANS.
8. CONSIDER ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES.
In the summer, rotate the fans counter-clockwise to circulate the air. The winter setting rotates the blades clockwise, pulling warm air down from the ceiling.
The Energy Star program identifies energy efficient appliances that will save you money to operate as well as reducing energy consumption
4. CHANGE AIR FILTERS OFTEN.
Consider going “old school” and hang the clothes out to dry during warmer weather.
1. PLANT STRATEGICALLY.
A dirty air filter can make it that much harder for your furnace or A/C unit to do its job. A cleaner filter means less energy used.
5. INSTALL ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS. Windows can contribute up to 25% of heat loss in a structure. With many options available from triple-glazing to low emissivity glass to inert gas fills, reducing energy loss through windows is a key way to save energy.
9. LINE DRY CLOTHES.
10. UNPLUG. Even electrical appliances that are turned off draw energy. Avoid phantom power drain by unplugging anything not in use. When it comes to saving energy, every little bit helps.
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or many of us, the crescents and avenues of our childhood neighbourhoods are places locked in the past. After spending a summer coaching sprint canoeing at the Mississauga Canoe Club on the Credit River, chiropractor Gavin Maxwell knew that coming back was the right move for his future and he is staying.
Gavin, an Olympic semi-finalist in canoeing at the Atlanta Games, learned to paddle at Burloak Canoe Club. He credits the strong traditions at the Burloak and Mississauga canoe clubs for his own success and Canada’s consistent results. Most recently, Canada won 10 medals in 13 events, including 4 gold, at the 2015 Toronto PanAmerican Games. Local paddlers, Mark Oldershaw and Adam van Koeverden, each earned silver medals in their respective events. After retiring in 1996, Gavin often travelled back to Port Credit, Clarkson and Oakville to connect with paddling friends, including Olympians Larry Cain and Attila and Tamas Buday, and to coach canoeing and dragonboat paddling. Once done, he’d drive back to where he lived and was building his practice. Then the day came that he felt like he was leaving home to go to Toronto.
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First, you learn a sport. Then you learn how to work hard and then, when you start to see success, the real work begins if you decide you want to reach the elite level. Because of canoeing, I knew that I could deal with any obstacle and my Toronto practice was growing. What I did not expect was that applying the canoeing work ethic to build my practice was also building my desire to move home.”
Gavin knew that moving would require rebuilding. Initially, he split his time between his Toronto practice and his Clarkson clinic, Finish First Health and Performance. This process taught him how to adapt his clinic and business approach.
“CLARKSON AND PORT CREDIT ARE THE KIND OF COMMUNITIES WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR ACTIVITY IN YOUR BACKYARD. I now treat multiple members of families. At the same time, a high proportion of people commute for work. My office hours accommodate commuters’ hours.”
As of 2015, Gavin practices full-time in Clarkson. “Now that I am established here, people I have treated wave to me as we ride past each other on the Lakeshore or when I go for a lunchtime workout at the Ontario Racquet Club. My approach is to be a partner in my patients’ health and activity goals. I’d rather see people on their bikes, running their 5K or on the golf course than on my treatment table.”
And what about canoeing? “The PanAms showed that Canada has real depth in our sprint canoeing program. It’s looking good for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and beyond. I am here to stay in Mississauga and to support our paddling tradition. I believe that we’ll have more chances to cheer on our local athletes in the coming years.”
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Tanya Caruana Willow is my 7 year old female Great Dane. Willow is truly a special kind of dog. No she hasn’t saved any lives, nor has she done any official community service, but what makes her so special is her ability to bring a smile to people’s faces. Strangers slow down their cars to smile and wave, or stop on the sidewalk to meet her. She seems to bring joy to young and old alike, from small children, to adults, and I’ve even witnessed teenage boys gush over her! She has expanded my connections to people and brought me new friends.
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TENNIS ANYONE? FOR INFO on joining the TECUMSEH TENNIS CLUB, contact MIGUEL CYSNEIROS t: 416.529.5191 e: mcysneiros@cogeco.ca
LEFT TO RIGHT: Albert, Duncan, Carson, Jake, Edward and Griffin enjoying a fun day at the Tecumseh Tennis Camp.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic & Olympic Athlete, Dr. Gavin Maxwell wants to work with you to ensure your body is performing at its peak potential. At Finish First Health & Performance our goal is to partner with you to alleviate your immediate injury and work with you to achieve your long term goals.
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Cherry Almond Strudel INGREDIENTS • 1 jar (370 ml) PC black label Ontario Montmorency Sour Cherry Fruit Spread • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried Cherries • 1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose Flour • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced Almonds, toasted • 1/3 cup (75 ml) plain dry Breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp (25 ml) ground Almonds • 1 tbsp (15 ml) PC black label Cinnamon Spice • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Brown Sugar • 6 sheets PC Phyllo Pastry, thawed • 1/3 cup (75 ml) PC black label Normandy Style unsalted cultured Butter, melted • 1/4 cup (50 ml) Icing Sugar
“ The sour cherry fruit spread makes this delicate and exquisite strudel
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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BELOW: Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Jason Segato, Ellen Timms, and Jim Tovey enjoying all the wonderful entertainers at Buskerfest.
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CAWTHRA PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
CLARKSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
A NEW YEAR BEGINS!!
CLARKSON CANCER DRIVE 2015
Cawthra Park staff and senior students work to ensure that our Grade 9 students have a positive experience transitioning from their Grade 8 schools and into our school community. The first day of school (September 8th) only Grade 9 students attend in the morning for registration and an introduction to the school. With support of senior leadership students, Grade 9 students are assisted in the registration process, locating their classrooms and meeting teachers. We welcome students from over 50 elementary schools, and therefore everyone and everything is “new”. On Monday, September 14th, our Grade 9 students will participate in a day of team building, finding out about extra-curricular activities and learning about the expectations for being a positive Cawthra Park community member. Grade 9 parents and guardians “Meet the Teacher night” will be held on Thursday, September 24th – providing an opportunity to learn more about the school and their students’ courses.
Clarkson Secondary School has a storied history in supporting noble causes, charities and not-for-profits. All of these experiences help to shape Clarkson S.S. students into Clarkson Chargers. In 45 years of existence Clarkson has been involved in 41 annual fundraising activities for four different Cancer related charities. During that time the students and staff have raised nearly $700,000. The amount of money raised is staggering when you stop to think about it. What’s even more staggering is that with the lowest student enrolment that Clarkson has seen in it’s history, the school rallied to raise a record breaking amount this past Spring.
SAFE SCHOOLS – CHRIS VOLLUM Key to providing a safe school and home environment is understanding the role of social media. The second week of school, all students will be meeting our guest speaker, Chris Vollum, who will reinforce our school’s expectations for being a safe, welcoming and accepting community. Chris Vollum is an Oakvillebased parent and recognized advocate on numerous social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Vine, Tumblr & SnapChat Passionate about the remarkable potential of students and social media, Chris works to inspire people to take what they do every-day online, and transform it from average to AWESOME through meaningful content creation. Chris believes strongly that unlocking an individual’s potential through a positive, hands-on experience consistently trumps fear-based teaching models. Through relatable and realistic exercises, participants develop critical thinking skills and strategies to minimize the risk of bullying, cyber-bullying and loss of reputation as well as identifying opportunities and social platforms with which to build their own reputation and that of the organizations they represent.
C O M M E N C E M E N T FO R 2 0 1 5 G R A D U AT E S THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2015 Graduating students and their families will be invited to attend Commencement on October 8th, at 7 pm. Graduates will receive an invitation in the mail this fall providing additional details about the event. The valedictorian for Commencement will be Alyssa Pothier. She was selected by the graduates as their representative from a group of exceptional students. Congratulations to all nominees: Aileen Liu, Jawan Mapp, Callum Pfohl, and Alexa Redford. As a staff we look forward to reconnecting with our graduates to hear about their post-secondary adventures and to celebrate their success.
R E G I O N A L A R T S P R O G R A M AT C AW T H R A PA R K SECONDARY SCHOOL Cawthra Park Secondary School is well known for the Regional Arts Programs in Dance, Drama, Music (vocal and instrumental) and Visual Arts. The school climate of acceptance and integration of student talents, skills and leadership, provides our students with experiences that shape them for life. All students are integrated in classes, outside of their arts discipline. This integration is also available in many of the school events and performances, where all Cawthra students have the opportunity to participate. The school’s Fall musical (this year it will be Hairspray) is a wonderful example of how students from all programs have an opportunity to become involved. Guest artists, presentations, field trips and real-world experiences are not only embedded in the Arts program, but students are provided extensive opportunities within all subject areas.
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To describe the Cancer Drive in words just doesn’t seem to do it any justice. Just ask any of the Alumni to describe it and immediately a smile will come to their face as they attempt to relay the activities, antics and amounts. An executive, composed of highly motivated, well organized students coordinate the weeks activities along with some amazing staff. The week of fundraising is phenomenal as each class attempts to create a new idea that will captivate the rest of the school to want to contribute to their class amount. Students literally save money for the this week just to help support all of the efforts of their peers and the cause. A brief list of activities include; selling of baked goods, smoothies, chilli fries; taping a teacher to a pillar; tie-dying; milk chugs; a dance; mud run; BBQ; talent shows; rent a friend; tricycle races; art auctions; leg waxing; pies in the face; ponytail cut/head shaving. The spirit, enthusiasm, fun and pride that result from the week’s activities are what help to define Clarkson. This year was not without its challenges. Restrictions in terms of fundraising activities (no games of chance), job action and declining enrolment all meant for creative solutions. The staff recognizing the importance of the Week suggested that we move the activities ahead by one week to ensure its happening, was incredibly significant. The students creative genius to adapt to the restrictions never ceased to amaze. What resulted was an astounding donation to Camp Oochigeas (a camp for kids with cancer). After the job action ended we held an Assembly to watch a youtube video reflection of the week and present a cheque to Camp Ooch for $43,023.08. When the total was announced the thunderous roar from the staff and students was overwhelming. All of the work to overcome the challenges were well worth it for our staff, students, alumni but most of all for those kids that were going to be provided with an opportunity to attend Camp Ooch. #Doitforthekids
Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School is a school offering Regional programs in the areas of Graphic Design Management, International Business and Technology, Vocational One/Two and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. With about 800 students, we have a dedicated staff, enthusiastic student body and extremely involved and supportive parents/guardians. There are a number of community partners who work closely, with the school, engaging students in 21st Century Learning skills.
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LORNE PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL Lorne Park Secondary School serves it’s community by providing a wealth of program options in academics, arts and athletics. The school academic program provides a wide range of opportunities for students and has a long tradition of preparing students for post secondary success. Lorne Park consistently ranks in among the top performing schools in the province. In addition to being a regional centre for Gifted students and hosting an Extended French program, the school has a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Sport and supports students interested in challenging the Advanced Placement exams in their senior years.
The start of the school year is always exciting. Apart from the Pre-Registration occurring August 31st and September 1st; classes being for students Tuesday, September 8th. Once classes begin, our grade 9 students will be participating in a Spirit Day run by the Student Athletic Association. It is an annual event where students get the chance to obtain a senior student mentor and meet all the new students to Graydon. During the month of September, the Regional Programs Committee, will be visiting a number of elementary schools sharing the amazing programming offered at Graydon. It is during these visits, future students (to Graydon) can ask questions about the school and amazing facilities/programs offered. Our annual Regional Programs Open House will take place Wednesday, October 7th, 2015. We will host two sessions (in the school’s amphitheatre); one at 5:30 p.m. and the other at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing future students and their parents/guardians there. If you have any questions or wish to learn more about Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School - please visit the school web-site at www.gordongradyon.com or call us at 905.274.2391. You can also follow us on Twitter at #GradyonHawks.
The Arts programs at the school provide students opportunity to explore self expression in Drama, Music and Visual Arts. Students have the opportunity to participate in choirs, bands and drama productions throughout the year. The strong tradition of Athletics at Lorne Park, provides students an opportunity not only to engage in developing a commitment to person wellness, but also an opportunity to participate in a variety of competitive athletic teams. Lorne Park is a community school that excels in supporting student success and preparing students for their futures. More information is available on the school’s website lpspartans.ca or by contacting the school at 905.278.6177.
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Terry Fox Day
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Parent Info Night (Gr 8 & 9)
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Commencement
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02: ANNA PUK Having fun trying out Zumba classes with one of my best friends.
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03: CHRISTINE CORREIA As a member of Wilfrid Laurier’s sailing team, the highlight of my summer is being out on the water. Whether it be sailing for fun or racing at a regatta, it always provides a nice escape from a busy work schedule. 04: BRYCE LYNAS Kayaking and sailing 05: JESSICA FONG and PETER REESOR Nutella pizza. 06: Alexander Johne Finishing summer school.
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