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Volume 14 Number 2: Summer 2012 Publisher: Patricia Frazier Sales Representative: Karen Kristoff
by Ann Sargent Bronte BIA Executive Director
Contributors: Ann Sargent, Mary Easton Councillor Alan Johnston, George Lanzon, Mark Fleiszer Karen Oliver, Mathew Tian, Jackie Parkin
Bronte Harbour & Village is a designated tourist area. We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors alike to the exciting lineup of events taking place this year. May-September: Most summer afternoons - weather permitting Bronte Fishermen’s Memorial - Tales of Bronte’s Marine Heritage. Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Bronte Rd. south of Lakeshore between Bronte Rd. and East St. (southwest Oakville), Bronte’s Heritage Waterfront Park. Visit this 6ft. high granite memorial along the path to the Bronte pier and lighthouse and learn about Bronte’s history as a commercial fishing village in the 19th century from local resident volunteer historian Ken Pollock. To request a special talk for a group visit, call the BIA at 905825-3258 and we will arrange it with Ken.
Printing: Ricter Web Printing Distribution: Dynamic Flyer Distribution The Bronte Villager is published 4 times per year and delivered to 16,000 homes in south-west Oakville and south-east Burlington. An additional 4,000 copies are available at our advertisers and in the malls. We welcome all suggestions and information pertaining to community events. Please send comments to: The Bronte Villager: c/o Mrs Eve Charette, Bronte Harbour Club. 2511 Lakeshore Rd. W. # 528, Oak. ON L6L 6L9 Published by:
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Sun Jun 3 D-Day Parade Parade departs from Royal Canadian Legion Bronte for Cenotaph service 11am. Luncheon following at Legion. www.brontelegion.com/Legionpics/Eventpdf4.pdf Sun July 1 – CANADA DAY 8-11:00 am: Annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast – Presented by Oakville Trafalgar Lions Club and Royal Canadian Legion Gen. Chris Vokes Bronte Branch #486. 79 Jones St. – Bronte. www.brontelegion.com 2-6pm Legion Outdoor BBQ with entertainment by country duo, Headin Home 2-6pm 11:30 am.–11:00 pm: Oakville’s CANADA DAY & FIREWORKS IN BRONTE HARBOUR Get ready for THE party of the summer! Where: Bronte Harbour’s Heritage Waterfront Park When: Sunday July 1st, 2012 Time: 11:30 am to 11 pm Join us for this FREE all-day family festival and spectacular fireworks display, all celebrating our pride in being Canadian!
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world! Oakville’s Canada Day is presented by the •Paint the RBC MONSTER Canada Day Mural over 200 business merchants of the Bronte Great Food: (Bronte Rd. and in Heritage Park) Harbour Business Improvement Area, with •Delicious food from local Bronte Harbour support from the Town of Oakville, Willson Restaurants and others International, Bio-K Plus, Lockwood Chrysler, •Kinsmen Club of Oakville’s Beer Garden (hot dogs, Cogeco, and Heritage Canada. burgers) Special thanks to our media partners Astral Vendor Village: Visit our vendors offering great Media, CHCH Television and Oakville.com! merchandise and services, some featuring This annual Oakville tradition welcomes handicrafts from around the world upwards of 50,000 people celebrating by end Gift: Be one of the first 500 at the Canada Day of day in Bronte’s gorgeous Heritage Water Bar to receive a free refillable water bottle! Lakefront Park, and many thousands more End the day and evening with the magnificent along the area shorelines. Bronte’s tourist fireworks show from a huge barge off Bronte Pier… area welcomes people of all ages to Oakville’s ..the Big Bang! Canada Day, a day featuring performances on Bronte Village Canada Day Parties: Some of our two stages, children's activities, fantastic food, There’s Fun for All at Bronte Village businesses will be celebrating and and the ever-popular Kinsmen Club of Bronte’s Canada Day hosting their own storefront Canada Day parties on Oakville Beer Garden. Celebration Lakeshore Rd. and on Bronte Rd. CJ’s Café at CenThis year’s activities will include: Musical performances all day long on the Bronte Harbour triller Square Stage, Oregano Pizza and the Bronte Natural Stage and at the Cogeco Community Stage (featuring local tal- Health Clinic are among the businesses ready to welcome you on Canada Day. ent and community groups) Keep watching www.brontevillage.net for details and links to KidZone activities throughout the day including: these other Canada Day activities. • Big Bouncies suitable for toddlers and older kiddies •Safari Science Reptile Show: Wear a python, touch a tortoise, Parking/Transportation: get kissed by a skunk, be climbed by a gecko, tickle a tarantula, PARKING: Parking in and around Bronte Village will be learn lots and have fun with amazing animals from around the extremely restricted, so please use alternate methods. There will be NO street parking all day south of Lakeshore Rd. for safety reasons. SHUTTLE BUSSES: The FREE *private event-sponsored Need Help with your Computer? Just call for fast, Canada Day Yellow School Bus will be running again this year friendly, reliable service! from 12 noon to 12 midnight from the Burloak RioCAN Centre Plaza. Exit QEW at Burloak Dr. south to Wyecroft Rd. east on • On-Site Service • Training/ Tutorials Wyecroft to Home Outfitters parking lot section between Home • Upgrades • Repairs • Rentals Depot and Longos. Drop-off and return boarding to Rio Can • Internet / E-Mail Plaza from Cenotaph circle on Lakeshore Rd. W. opposite Walton Church. Laptops are great “WE CAN *Oakville Transit will be operating on a holiday schedule. Service outside. We have DO IT: YOU will be provided from 8am to 8pm. There will be NO Oakville great values! GET HELP” Transit service operating after 8pm to or from the event.* RIDE YOUR BICYCLE: In an effort to reduce the environmental footprint and reduce traffic congestion, we invite you to ride your www.ComputerHelpServices.on.ca bike to the FREE supervised Bike Corral inside the park. We will store your bike while you enjoy the event. PLEASE DON’T RUSH AWAY all at the same time. Music will ...where every single child is valued, supported, encouraged and treasured continue after the fireworks. Avoid stress, stay until the trafToddlers: 18 months - 2 ½ years fic congestion thins out. You’ll Preschoolers: 2 ½ - 5 years get home just as fast! Be sure to ‘LIKE’ us on 2, 3 or 5 mornings per week Facebook and follow us on Twitter for event updates! New Afternoon Program Facebook: Bronte Events Oakville twitter: Bronteevents *Vendor and sponsor enquiries are welcome. Submit your enquiry 10-5pm to info@brontevillage.net and we will get back to you promptly.
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Sun Aug. 6 (Civic Holiday) ART in the PARK, run by the Oakville Art Society, is one of several shows the Society organizes that provides opportunities for artists to display their work. Art in the Park in Bronte’s beautiful Heritage Waterfront Park is one of Oakville's premiere outdoor community events, drawing more than 3,000 visitors and participants from across Canada and around the world. The show features original work from over 150 artists with emphasis placed on painting, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, and photography. 10– 5pm. visit www.oakvilleartsociety.com
Saturday, September 22 11am-5pm AutumnFest Enjoy this annual fall fair in beautiful Bronte Harbour, Oakville’s Village by the Lake. Lakeshore Rd. CLOSED between Bronte Rd. and Nelson Street. Enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, tasty food, and plenty of activities on Lakeshore Rd. W., southwest Oakville.*Vendor and sponsor enquiries are welcome. Submit your enquiry to info@brontevillage.net and we will get back to you promptly.
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Featuring the Bronte Harbour Invitational Sand Sculpting Competition Where: Bronte Harbour’s Heritage Waterfront Park When: August 6-19 Time: 9 am to 9 pm Come see the Bronte Harbour Invitational Sand Sculpture Exhibit, displayed in Bronte’s Heritage Waterfront Park. Bring the whole family to see these spectacular works of sand sculpture art. Admission into the exhibit is a nominal donation to offset costs. Kids under 10 are free! Join us for our Corporate Challenge on Thursday, August 9 where your company can test out its sand sculpting skills and get the chance to work one-on-one with our sculpting professionals! Interested parties please email: erin@infinity-pr.com. There will be lots of other fun family activities going on throughout Harbour Days, so be sure to keep checking www.brontevillage.net/harbour-days.html for all the details as they are confirmed!
DOORS OPEN- Sovereign House Bronte Village Sat. Sun. 10-4 From April to October each year, communities open the doors to some of our most intriguing and charming heritage sites. Admission is free. And the Ontario Heritage Trust http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/ invites you to experience these hidden heritage treasures first-hand. www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca
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We Want To Hear From You Ralph Robinson
Alan Johnston
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Home office: 905-825-9586 Mobile phone: 905-334-9409 email: ajohnston@oakville.ca
What’s Happening In Bronte By Councillor Alan Johnston Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Bronte Villager.As we head into summer I'd like to recap recent happenings at the Town.Our Budget process once again delivered an increase under CPI. This was achieved through PB2 and diligent work by staff. We are on track to deliver more good news / good value budgets for the rest of this term. I am proud to be part of a Council that continues to deliver value for money and treats your money as if it was their own.QEP opened and is receiving great reviews. If you haven't been yet, I suggest you go take a look. I know that you will be impressed with all it has to offer. Not only is it the first Community Centre south of the QEW, it is in my opinion the best. Work continues on the Bronte Heritage Park. It is taking shape and is a welcome addition to our waterfront. Life at the harbour is in full swing as boats are in the water. A stroll through the Harbour area is definitely worth the time.With the Shores nearing completion, construction restrictions will be over allowing for the full enjoyment of the waterfront. Some upcoming events are: Ice-cream with Alan & Ralph on
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Saturday June 16th. Sure to be busy with lots to see and again, listen to the music of Fiddlestix.Canada Day in Bronte: Sure to be a great day with fireworks to end a fun packed day. Come celebrate Canada with us. For all the summer events in Bronte, check out this issue or visit the BIA’s website: www.brontevillage.net We have had several discussions with the Provincial Government on the Great Lakes Protection Act. Our input was well received on how all orders of govt. must work together to ensure the viability of the Great Lakes for future generations. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is also stepping with ideas to support the long term success of our lakes. A settlement has been reached with the owners of the Bronte Mall. Hopefully we can now move forward and welcome the redevelopment that will spur the Bronte core revitalization.The Town is also leading working groups on Heritage assets in Bronte and on an Economic Work Plan. The meetings have been well attended and the resident’s feedback is very much valued. Together, these plans will add to the long term development and viability of the Bronte commercial district. And construction is finally underway at the Blue Water Condominiums on Lakeshore. Bronte Athletic Field is receiving great use with many sports groups using the field. The artificial turf has really extended the time of use and it’s great to see the youngsters playing T Ball and baseball on the diamond. All these activities point to the arrival of summer.Council has implemented a Radio communications protocol. However, Radio communications remain a Federal responsibility. Any concerns or questions should be directed to your M.P. For more information please visit www.oakville.ca In closing I wish everyone a happy and safe summer. Enjoy all the benefits of living in Bronte and I hope to see you out and about. As always, please feel free to contact me (ajohnston@oakville.ca ) with your questions or ideas. Alan
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Special Thanks to Lick’s Bronte Village for sponsoring this Community Events Listing . To list your event, Email jonhall@licksbrontevillage.ca June 1 Relay for Life Appleby College: 7pm-7am http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR ?fr_id=10583&pg=entry June 3 Strides for Friends (walk/run/play) Mother Teresa School 1190 Westview Terrance www.stridesfor friends.ca
Dragon Fire’s Golf Course Supporting The Ronald McDonald House of Hamilton & Hamilton Pediatric Oncology Ward at McMaster Children’s Hospital www.daniellesdream.org
Stride to Turn the Tides St. Thomas Aquianass S.S. 124 Dorval Drive YMCA Healthy Kids Day Halton Grandmother’s walking 11am-3pm in support of African grand410 Rebecca Street mothers as part of the www.ymcaofoakville.com/ymc- Stephen Lewis Foundation ahealthykidsday www.stridetoturnthetide.ca June 5: Darryl Sittler Smart *Ass Golf Tournament Glen Abbey Golf Club 1333 Dorval Drive www.smartassgolf.com supporting colon cancer
June 10 Race for Teens at Risk 10km run, 5km run/walk Cornation Park 9am-2pm 1426 Lakeshore Rd www.dhthf.com
June 9: Danielle’s Dream Foundation ~ Driver’s for Danielle Charity Golf Tournament
Mayor’s Picnic & Band Concert ; Lakeside Park Oakville 12-4:30pm
June 14 :The Magnes Golf Tournament Heron Point Golf Course, 2787 Dunmark Road Alberton, Ontario Supporting Halton Children’s Aid Society foundation@haltoncas.ca
June 16 7th Annual Oakville Hospital Regatta 11am-11pm Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2514 Lakeshore Rd West 905-827-6437
June 16: Oakville Classic Run/Walk June 16 :Community Garage 8-11am Wallace Park 245 Reynolds Street Sale Mariners Mews Supporting Oakville Hospital 2318-2322 Marine Drive www.oakvilleclassic.com 8:00 am -1:00 pm Small appliances, furniture, June 20: Halton MS Golf for rod iron garden ornaments a Cure Tournament Men’s and women’s clothing, Crosswinds Golf & Country toys, household goods etc. Club Fun for the whole family!! 6621 Guelph Line Hamburgers and hot dogs served by Lick’s Bronte Village www.mssociety.ca/halton Donation by Lick’s Bronte Vil- July 1: Oakville’s Canada lage to an Oakville charity Day in Bronte & Fireworks Ice cream coupons for the kids 11-11pm Bronte Harbour Hercourtesy of Lick’s Bronte itage Waterfront Park Village http://www.brontevillage.net/ca nada-day.html see page 3 for more info.
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Carpenter Hospice 3rd Annual Burlington Garden Tour This is a special year for the Carpenter Hospice in Burlington as it is celebrating its 10th anniversary - 10 years in bringing physical, emotional and spiritual comfort to those in its palliative care." As one of the fundraising activities the volunteers of the Carpenter Hospice will be presenting its 3rd annual Burlington garden tour. Eight beautiful gardens will showcased in the North Shore Blvd. and Lakeshore Rd. area on Sunday, July 15 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased a month in advance at Cudmore's Garden Centre 3171 Lakeshore Rd. W. in Oakville, Holland Park Garden Gallery 2243 Fairview St. in Burlington and Euro Style Flower Market 3015 New Street (Roseland Plaza) Burlington. for further information contact
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Fish Wings & Grill Offers Tasty Food Fast – at Super Prices! Ibrahim Popal’s dream of owning a business finally materialized here in Bronte with his new store, Fish Wings & Grill. “Since 1998, I have worked in the fast food industry: at a Pizza shop, a fried chicken shop, a Dairy Queen and a Fish & Chips shop. I thought is would be a great idea to combine my experience and offer customers all their favourites in one location. It’s like a onestop fast food shop!” says Ibrahim, a proud Bronte resident. Here you can choose from an outstanding menu at very affordable prices. Ibrahim has taken great care to create a menu that appeals to every taste. The favourite item on the menu is the fish and chips. “Everyone, especially the seniors, love my fish and chips” says Ibrahim proudly. There are 5 different varieties of fish and one of the most popular is the spicy Basa. “I got the idea while working in a fish and chips store that combined Indian cooking with Canadian.” says Ibrahim. If you prefer the more traditional approach to fish, you can choose from Halibut, cod, haddock, basa and even shrimp. Another favourite is the Philly Cheese Steak and, priced at only $5.99, it’s a bargain too! Ibrahim has included gyros and donairs on the menu for his mediterranean food fans. Other items on the menu include a selection of seafood,
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by Mary Easton On Saturday, June 9th, Halton grandmothers from five different local “Grandmothers to Grandmothers “groups will put aside their gardening, baking and Skyping grandkids to host their section of the 3d National “Stride to Turn the Tide” Walk. This Walk is organized by Canadian grandmothers to raise funds for their sub-Saharan African sisters, the courageous grandmothers who take on the fulltime parenting of numerous grandchildren orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. Funds raised go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works to ease the pain of HIV/AIDS in Africa by helping grassroots organizations so that they can become self-supporting. The Stephan Lewis Foundation funds community organizations which are known to the Foundation and have capacity as well as accountability systems in place. A feature of the Foundation is its respect for the recipients as the on the ground experts who best know the needs, skills and local ways of doing things. Many African grandmothers have had responsible roles in their grassroots organizations. SLF works with these organizations through a team of experienced, Africa - based Field Representatives. Thus there are no offices in Africa and this keeps administrative costs to 10%. Contact between Canada and Africa is maintained through the donation of unused Air Miles by generous Canadians. Many people today shy away from helping Africa so you may wonder how thousands of Canadian women would ever find reason to bond with African women and see them as heroes. The story of how this happened is both amazing and heart warming. The catalyst for their bonding was a Canadian, Stephen Lewis.
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Secondary School at Lakeshore and Dorval at 8:30, June 9th. Only adults over 18 are asked for the $25 registration fee. With that comes an African scarf especially made for the walk by a sewing business In Africa. Walkers have a choice of two distances, 2.5 kms. and 5 kms. There will be ample opportunity for stops at Kensington and at Churchill Place, two lovely Revera seniors’ residences along the way. Revera Homes has been a generous founding sponsor for the annual event. The help from St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary
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Traditional Chinese Massage and Acupuncture does Wonders for Acute Low Back Pain By Matthew Tian At Meridian Massage & Acupuncture Centre at the Bronte Village Mall in Oakville, we see a large amount of acute low back pain, which can be “fixed” with one or more treatment sessions of Traditional Chinese Massage and Acupuncture. According to the National Institutes of Health, back pain is the second most common neurological disorder in the United States – second only to headaches which are more common. Most acute back pain is mechanical in nature. Acute or shortterm low back pain can generally last from a few bad days to a
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few weeks, but can sometimes even last months. Pain can usually be caused by a sports injury, work around the house, in the garden, or even something as simple as a sneeze or putting socks on. Symptoms may range from muscle aches to a shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility, range of motion issues, or the inability to stand up straight. Here is a typical story: In early May 2012, Steven, a new patient, felt a sudden severe pain early in the morning after bending over to put on his socks. He called an ambulance. The doctors gave him an emergency CT scan, and told him there were no significant medical findings. Steven got a morphine shot and was sent home and told to go to see his family physician if there were any new changes. Steven stayed in bed for 3 days. His wife took care of dressing and feeding him. On the 4th day when Steven arrived at my clinic, he refused to sit down for the initial interview—standing up from chair would “kill him”. One hour later when Steven walked up right out of the treatment room, his wife smiled as she saw a different Steven. Steven said that 75% of his pain gone, he was very much impressed. Steven did not need to come back for a second visit. He called to cancel his follow up appointment and said that he was feeling so wonderful and that he just wanted to enjoy the sun at the lakeshore waters. Just earlier this month, a similar story happened. A gentleman reported an immediate 50% relief of pain when he got off our treatment table. He is coming back to see me this afternoon for his second treatment, I wonder if he will need to come back for a third visit. I started to investigate the mechanisms of this kind of low back pain in the early 1990s, when I practiced as a neurologist in China. I “fixed” over 100 similar cases, in most cases with just a few treatment sessions. In Traditional Chinese medicine, we have a special name for this condition: “Shan Yao 腰” or “岔⽓ Cha Qi”. The blockage of Qi causes severe pain. Traditional Chinese medical doctors also call it irritated facet joint syndrome. In western medicine, this condition is not well understood. It is usually called mechanical lower back pain. Doctors usually prescribe pain killers and muscle relaxants for this condition. Patients sometimes may also go physiotherapy for extended period of time. Other conditions that may cause acute low back pain can include fracture of lumbar vertebrae, injury to the muscles and ligaments. Therefore adequate assessment is important. In summary, most acute low back pain is mechanical in nature, which means medical doctors cannot always identify specific clinical findings. For such acute lower back pain, Traditional Chinese massage and acupuncture can correct the problem within one to a few treatment sessions. Matthew Tian is a registered massage therapist, certified practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. He is the clinical director of Meridian Massage & Acupuncture Centre located in Bronte Village Mall. Matthew was a neurologist before he immigrated to Canada. He was trained in both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. He also earned a Master’s degree in physiology. Meridian Massage & Acupuncture: 2441 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville,
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The Saga Of The Tower – Or –The Power Of The Tower kindergartens and other sensitive areas from 200 by Mark Fleiszer meters to 20 meters. No proper justification seems Many recent research studies indicate to have been provided. MyBronte Group, and that the current standard in North Amersome others, presented their objections to this ica for protecting public health from radiproposal to the Town Council. After a three hours’ ation is inadequate and that the radiation discussion with no agreement, the meeting was emanating from the antennas mounted postponed to a later date. on roofs of buildings, cell towers etc., although they comply with the official stanOn 14 May 2012 the Town called another meeting. dard, carry the risk of cancer and other This time in addition to the general public it was illnesses especially in young people and attended by the federal Departments of both Inchildren. Apparently there are over 400 dustry (I.C.) and Health (H.C.). They were able to such antennas in Oakville and more that provide answers to many questions from the 300 are planned to be installed within Councillors. However their answers were couched one year. The standard referred to above in scientific terms and often were inaudible to “The Hottest Issue in Bronte” those sitting in the audience thus few people could is “Safety Code 6”. Photo: Michael Charette claim that they really understood what was being Bell Canada is installing a commercial said In short, the I.C. position was that they strength antenna on the Cell Tower at Fire Station No.1 (Bronte Rd. at Rebecca). A fast growing group of would: the affected area residents (MyBronte group) is against taking a) not support any setbacks, the risk of endangering their and their childrens’ health and took b) the Town’s protocol could not override that of I.C., its objections to the Corporation of the Town of Oakville which c) that the Safety Code 6 (currently being revised for publication owns the land where the Tower is located. The residents do not in 2013) was perfectly adequate, dispute the use of the tower for emergency purposes (since d)the research findings about the risk of cancer and other 1996) by the Halton Regional Police and the Fire Protection illnesses were not generally scientifically acceptable (?) and Services, however they do object to the high strength commere)that the Town Council could not do anything against I.C. siting cial antennas and the sole authority by Industry Canada for the decisions. siting (deciding the location) of the antennas. On 19 March 2012 the Town Council called a public meeting to As the time set aside for the meeting had run out, the hearings discuss its’ staff proposal to reduce the setback from schools, which were attended by a very large number of people (many
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fees alone do not reimburse rescues for the money they outlay. Now add in the costs of a special needs dog like Nazzie. Yowza!!! I think we need to win the lottery! But in the meantime, fundraising is the way to go & I’ll Stand By You All Breed Pet Rescue is holding a GREAT fundraiser at Comedy Club 54, in BurlingBright is a very ton, on June 9th. Tickets are just $12 each and a percentage of the ticket sales benefits Nazzie & the other rescue dogs. Come friendly lab/rottweiller mix out & enjoy a terrific comedy show and the dance party afterwards, russell terrier and help us, help dogs in need. Tickets are available at: These lovely animals are available for adoption through British Treat Shoppe, 83 Jones St, Bronte 905-465-2346 I'll Stand By You All Breed Pet Rescue or phone The Bronte Villager at 905-842-5244. You can also pets4adoption.blogspot.competfinder.com/shelters/ON374.html order tickets by contacting besslin@sympatico.ca Nazareth will be cared for and know nothing but love and Over 20yrs experience compassion for the remainder of his days. That is our promise to this dog whose faith in humans was put to the ultimate test. I’ll Stand By You All Breed Pet Rescue has several dogs looking 2070 Queensway, Burlington 519-443-0137 for forever homes. They can be viewed at http://petfinder.com/shelters/ON374.html and also at or email (preferred) to besslin@sympatico.ca http://pets4adoption.blogspot.com You can follow Nazareth’s Jourhttp://lifestyledogtraining.blogspot.com ney on facebook. Contact besslin@sympatico.ca for link.
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Are You Toxic? by Bronte Natural Health Clinic The question is no longer whether you are toxic, but rather “how” toxic are you? There’s no escaping the countless number of environmental toxins we touch, ingest and inhale on a daily basis, indoors and out. In addition, it’s not something you always feel. Common symptoms in people with significant toxicity can include fatigue, headaches, constipation, joint pain, low immunity, irritable bowels, PMS and poor mental functions. In addition, specialty labs in North America are reporting that even infants and people with organic lifestyles are not passing toxicity testing. If there’s no escaping the exposure to toxins, what can we do about it? The first reaction should be to implement as many dietary and lifestyle changes as possible. The next step should be to get some sense of which kind of a cleanse would be most appropriate for you. There are five organs of elimination, including liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and colon. Do you need a parasite cleanse? A liver cleanse? Heavy metals removal? And how safe is this if you are weak, elderly, medicated or pregnant? One of the simplest, safest, and affordable ways to allow your body to detox on it’s own is to make a dietary change. Not only are you reducing exposure to more toxins with organic foods and clean eating, you can custom select foods and spices to specifically support your organs to release toxins from the past. For example, eating greens, sprouted or fermented foods, and juicing raw fruits and vegetables are the common staples of a detox diet. Many people also benefit from gluten free or blood type recommendations. But one size does not fit all. Seeing a nutritionist
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metals, and damaged red bloods from free radical exposure. You can also see your immune performance in live action, including many actual parasites such as Candida yeast and bacteria. Incomplete or weak digestion is also visible under the microscope. This can give you an idea of which organs are not performing their best, and what to do about it. Some samples we have seen were shockingly toxic and parasitic, despite the patient having little or no symptoms. This method can be useful for initial screening, to monitor progress on pre-existing treatment plans, and for cancer-after care. Darlene Gustin, has practised naturopathic medicine at Bronte Natural Health Clinic for 21 years, and has seen dramatic shifts in the health of our local community. She tests every patient for heavy metals because she finds that half of her local patients are toxic in multiple heavy metals. She also finds that most patients are not self-supplementing in the most effective way and
would benefit from some form of guidance by an alternative health professional. Bronte Natural Health Clinic is excited to announce the arrival of two new staff, to better assist our community in assessing and treating their health in the most effective way. Shannon Gregory is offering the testing service of Live Blood Cell analysis on a dark field microscope, including the option of a take home photo of your blood. Natalya Frolova is the new registered nutritionist, offering one-on-one nutritional consultations, meal planning, cooking classes, and lifestyle programs. Under the care of naturopathic doctor, Darlene Gustin, all services at the clinic may be eligible for extended insurance coverage. Please call us at 905-825-8787 to schedule an appointment or stop by to say hello and to pick up free literature and questionnaires.
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On Saturday, April 14, 2012 that which was just a dream 10 months earlier became a reality. The Oakville Church of the Nazarene has two buildings on their property at 320 Bronte Rd., the church building and a large house overlooking Bronte Creek that was originally the parsonage. For 15 years the house was rented to a tenant who had a daycare called Precious People Daycare and who was shut down by the ministry in June of 2011. The Church leadership last June felt it was time to take back their building and step out in faith to open a not for profit children's centre. Seedlings Children's Centre was licensed in March of this year and the celebration and grand opening was in April. The Seedlings children's centre offers safe and loving daycare to Toddlers and Preschoolers (starting as young as 15 months). In the church's Gym, a before and after school program is being offered starting September 2012. Summer Camps will be offered for July and August for ages 6 -12 and will run 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help working parents. It will include a weekly field trip and fun activities. We think this is good news for Bronte. Come take a tour. Check out the Website www.seedlingschildren.com. For more information contact the supervisor, Tracey Scott @ 905-847-3441 or email seedlingschildrenscentre@hotmail.com. Pictured above (back row from left):Tracey Scott Supervisor, Pastor Betty Zita, Ralph Robinson Town Counselor, Linda Carver board member, Mayor Rob Burton, & District Superintendent Rev. Ian Fitzpatrick.
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Treasure Antiques is a Treasure Hunter’s Dream A family operated business since 1992, Treasure Antiques originally opened its doors in North York and worked its way to Rosedale in Toronto via a detour on Queen Street. Seventeen years later the store relocated to Bronte Village right across from the Sobeys Plaza. One of the few Antiques Stores in this area, it is a quaint shop right on the corner of Jones and Lakeshore, jam packed with anything you can imagine– a decorator’s haven and treasure hunter’s dream. The store is filled with a wide variety of antiques from all over the world: everything from art to silver, from Rugs to Royal Doultons! “Our specialty knish is high caliber items from France, Germany and Russia. At any one time you can find many museum quality items in stock for sale” says owner, Alex. Alex’ vast experience in antiques includes a two and half year
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position as Curatorial Assistant to a large private collection in Haifa, Israel, where he helped inventory and document the objects in that impressive collection. The family boasts a combined experience of 60 years operating antique shops. “We help clients with Appraisals, Content Sales, Estate Sales and downsizing. We also buy, sell and consult with clients, antique dealers and auctioneers all over the world. We are ready to assist with free in-store verbal appraisals, consigning to sell and buying quality antiques, fine art and collectibles. For more information, you can contact us or call 416-855-6999 for a confidential appointment”, says Alex. Alex offers a free appraisal service every Monday morning from 10 am -12noon. “You can come in anytime for appraisals but I make a point to be here every Monday morning” says Alex. Although not necessary, it is wise to make an appointment. Most recently Treasure Antiques has been very active with the Senior Residences and Centers, helping seniors with appraising their heirlooms and antiques. “We will help people realize the potential of their heirlooms through our motto, "One appraisal at
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a time", says Alex. The Bronte shop is much smaller than the previous location, thus many collections cannot be displayed. As a result, Alex is looking to start an auction service in Bronte. “Presently we conduct an auction regularly in Dundas.”, he says. “When people bring in items that are not our style, we can still hep them by auctioning their items.” Be sure to visit the store at 2395 Lakeshore Road West at Jones St. 416.855.6999. The website offers a sampling of the items carried in the store: www.treasureantique.com. If you would like to be added to the collectors database send an email to treasure_antiques@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your name, as well as the items of interest and Alex will email you with any newly acquired or consigned items. Treasure Antiques ships world wide. 416-855-6999
Sammy’s Famous: It’s Good For Your Soul–All Year Long! One of the sure signs that Summer is on its way is the appearance of Sammy’s Old Fashioned Chip Wagon on Lakeshore Rd., just east of Jones St. And, one of the saddest signs that Summer’s leaving is when the chip wagon packs up in the Fall leaving the hundreds of faithful Sammy’s customers to fend for themselves for another long winter. Not this year!! Owner, Sammy Rawdah listened to the urgings of his customers and has just opened a year-round shop on 105 Jones St., just around the corner. Don’t worry, the chip wagon will still be there in the summer serving Sammy’s famous fries and hot dogs with over 7 toppings. For more exotic fare come to Sammy’s Famous on Jones Street. Here you will get the same food you’ve come to love at the Chip Wagon with the addition of some more menu items. “Some of the favourites include the Ribeye Steak burger, the shrimp burger and finally, I’ve created a new Veggie burger with Feta cheese and humus that everyone is loving” says Sammy. The menu at the Jones Street location also includes sausages, hot dogs, chicken fingers and fish. These are fresh, never frozen – cooked when you order (never ahead) and served with Sammy’s own secret recipe sauce. Sammy has also introduced a beet salad and grilled Chicken
Sammy, (right) with Eric Black, long time Bronte resident. Says Eric, “I’ve been coming here to Sammy’s faithfully since he opened 7 years ago. I love the food and the service! ”
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Caesar salad for those who want healthier options. Sammy, a Bronte resident for over 23 years, has built himself a reputation in town for serving only the best and freshest “Oldfashioned, hand cut fries”. As his motto goes: “We Clean ‘em, • Friendly, Honest Service from Cut ‘em, Cook ‘em, Skins & all!” In fact, Sammy does all this owners, Frank Di Carlo & sons right before your eyes (so you know those fries are fresh)! • Guaranteed Repairs to All “We use PEI potatoes and buy them from a local supplier” Makes of Vehicles including says Sammy, proudly. “We go through 500 - 1,000 lbs a week!” Diesel he adds. • Air-Conditioning Specialists “It’s important to me that I serve good food at affordable prices” says Sammy. “Here, the whole family can eat good food 32 Years of Community Service for less than $20! 3069 Lakeshore Rd. W. Sammy is always busy creating surprises for his customers, (at Mississaga Rd., Oakville who he adores. “Right now, I am working on bringing back the old fashioned milkshake to Bronte. Remember “the good old 905-827-1174 days” when you ordered a milkshake at the counter and watched visit us online at: it made in a stainless steel, Hamilton Beach Milkshake maker? Didn’t those shakes taste so much better? Another surprise is the introduction of Sammy’s Special Wings, which he marinates for three days in a secret recipe passed down, in part, from his mother. “I am dedicating this menu item to the memory of two great friends, Steve Luksha and Clive Champion. I remember EYEBROWS & EYELINER LIPLINER & BEAUTY MARK great times when the three of us would spend countless hours on Services include: the roof at Pier 12 on Bronte Road • Eyebrows: "individual hair strokes" with 3 barbeques cooking the wings!” • Eye-Lining Sammy’s Famous just signed • Eye- Enhancement an agreement with Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs – an appropriate • Lip-Lining partnership in many ways: both are FULL FACE SCAR CAMOUFLAGE • Full-Lip Colour famous, both use only the freshest ingredients and both use recipes • Beauty Marks passed down from family. Speaking • Scar Camouflage of family, it’s not surprising that Sammy has such a passion for • Areola Colour Application cooking: He comes from a whole Referred by Physicians line of chefs, including his grandfather, who was a chief chef for the French army! Sammy has a Lebanese and French background. “Plus I am a Canadian Citizen”, he adds – as the inspiration behind his amazingly delicious sauces and spices. Gabriella says: Sammy invites everyone to stop “When looking for a qualified by the chip wagon or the new Permanent Make Up Artist, don't shop Sammy’s Famous on Jones Street for price. Shop for quality of work. View Gabriella often this summer and treat yourself the artist's portfolio. You only have one Pennacchietti-Serpan to some great food and friendly Permanent Make-up Artist face, make it as beautiful as possible.” service! “We love you all and we please mention this ad. hope to see everyone soon” says PERMANENT MAKE-UP CLASSES. MODELS ALWAYS REQUIRED. Sammy, who reminds everyone to shop locally “It’s the heart and soul Gabriella’s House of Beauty Ltd 905-844-2111 of a great community”.
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• Root Canals • Sports Mouth Guards • Zoom Whitening • Denture Implants “All On Four”
OAKVILLE’S ONLY DENTAL OFFICE WITH A LAB ON PREMISES. CROWNS, DENTURE REPAIRS & RELINES, WHILE YOU WAIT
Third Line
East St.
Bronte Rd
Dr. Michael Vo, D.M.D. Kim Chung, D.D.
• Bonding • Porcelain Veneers • Crowns (Caps) • Extractions • Invisalign
Lakeshore Rd.W
2274 Lakeshore Rd.W. (at East Street) Oakville
See us At: www.brontedentist.com