Inside Milton Magazine - September 2011

n MILTON FARMERS’ MARKET FRESH FUN DOWNTOWN

n ALLEGRA ORGANIC SPA & BOUTIQUE FINDING TRANQUILITY AND RELAXATION

n WALKERS FISH MARKET SAVORY SEAFOOD IN MILTON

n HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE MILTON’S OLDEST RETAIL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

Walkers Fish Markets............................................... 6

Allegra Spa ............................................................. 10

Hospital News. ....................................................... 14

Home Hardware ..................................................... 16

Small Business ....................................................... 20

PHILANTHROPY

Darling Home For Kids ......................................... 22

GREAT TOWN+GREAT FINDS

Shopping in Milton ................................................ 28

COMMUNITY

Town of Milton ...................................................... 32

Building Your Brand in Milton .............................. 34

Milton’s Farmer’s Market ...................................... 36

YOUR HOME

Interior Design ....................................................... 38

Pool Closing ........................................................... 46

Real Estate ............................................................. 50

Home Theatres ....................................................... 52

Fall Recipes ............................................................ 56

FITNESS & LIFESTYLES

Reflexology ............................................................ 58

Fall Golf Tips ......................................................... 60

Fall Photography Tips ............................................ 62

AUTOMOTIVE

Muscle Cars ........................................................... 66

Understanding Synthetic Oil .................................. 70

DAY TRIPS ........................................................... 72

COMMUNITY CALENDAR .............................. 74

AROUND MILTON ............................................. 80

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September 2011 • Volume 1 Issue 2

By now you should have seen our inaugural issue of Inside Milton Magazine. For us, it was an exciting time to see the first copy in print because it marked the true beginning of a new adventure for us.

Many of you were extremely supportive of our new venture, and we can’t thank you enough for that. From our advertisers who believed in us and gave us a chance, through to our families and friends that boosted our spirits and helped us through long nights.

For anyone who has seen a vision become a reality, you know the emotional attachment and thrill of accomplishment. This is our baby and we are proud to share it with everyone in our town. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build a better community and bring us together as neighbours.

Of course, with that comes the support and commitment behind the scenes. Inside Milton wouldn’t be possible without the ownership at Backspin Marketing Group. President Dan Lisle and COO Scott Robinson. That combined with our wonderful creative team and fabulous writers, has helped make this new venture a success.

So, thank you for allowing our magazine into your homes and businesses. We look forward to building a great relationship with everyone here in Milton.

Alison Harris, Publisher

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Alison Harris, Publisher



Cameron Wood, Associate Publisher

Associate Publ isher ’s

LETTER

Reflecting On Our Good Fortunes The other day I took a little longer than usual over my morning coffee, nestled into the corner of the cafe and spent a bit of time reflecting on how fortunate we are to live where we do.

Around my house, September brings a new level of peace into our days. My boys have returned to their classrooms, and the initial enthusiasm over a new school year waned about 10 minutes in. I remember those days, myself. You would show up in brand new clothes, brand new shoes with brand new pencils in hand only to realize the teachers had the same old plan: math, language and homework.

To a parent, hearing the thud of a backpack hitting the hallway floor comes as a hint of sweet justice. It takes us down the path of “why, when I was in school ...” and a comforting hug as they ramble off the seemingly impossible mountain of work Mrs. Johnson has planned for them.

Yes, September is a time of reflection.

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States. And while a great deal has changed in our world since that time, here in Milton we remain relatively removed from the fear and uncertainty that still grips many communities.

We are fortunate that our community has held on to that small town charm where neighbours still wave and say hello. It’s also our hope that this new publication in our community will foster that wonderful feeling; that we have many great reasons to celebrate our fortunes in these crazy times, and we continue to prosper as neighbours and friends.

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Spending an afternoon chatting with Bill Leslie is one

guaranteed way to earn yourself a craving for fresh

seafood. As one of the owners of Walkers Fish

Market on Maple Ave. in Milton, he has a real knack

for describing the menu in a mouth-watering way.

From explaining how creating the perfect beer batter

MILTON’S NEWEST CATCHWALKERS FISH MARKET IS CASUAL BUT CHIC

can be a real science, through to describing a diner’s

individual choice of fish bronzed in a Creole sauce, it’s a

culinary adventure just listening.

The Milton-born Leslie, together with business partner

Stephen Bell, had been looking for a location for a new

restaurant and Milton was the natural choice. Add to the

opportunity, the location in the northeast end of town had

already been a restaurant - and shares a parking lot with a

high traffic cinema.

“We know the area, and we wanted to expand our

well-received concept. Milton made sense,” says Leslie.

“It’s a real growth town. Over the next few years, the targets

are huge.”

And so, Walkers Fish Market opened earlier this summer,

followed shortly thereafter by a second Mississauga

location, bringing the number of locations for the fresh

seafood concept to four. With three other Walkers Fish

Markets all within a 45-minute drive, Leslie says the Milton

operation benefits from a wealth of experience and resources.

Opening a pretty restaurant isn’t enough. It has to have

heart and soul.

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The company invests a great deal of time and energy

in staff training and product knowledge development -

which means starting off on a solid foundation from the

first opening.

Leslie explains that Milton general manager Ron

Clarkson has logged time in a number of the chain’s

venues and brings a wealth of customer service

experience to the new location. Behind the kitchen doors,

corporate chef Michael Levins ensures that the food

preparation process is on track so that the quality and

selection remain consistent. Leslie explains that veteran

red-seal chef and his team across the chain are committed

to exceeding customer expectations from the outset.

“We have to be very good in our menu engineering,”

Leslie says of the food selection. The menu changes

twice daily, with a “big focus” on using sustainable fish.

An extensive wine list and beer selection round out

the offerings.

For Bell and Leslie, veterans of the food service business

with the Pepperwood chain of restaurants, the challenge

in today’s market is to retain that top of mind approach

with customers. In order to keep their reach with an

increasingly sophisticated consumer base, they have

employed an aggressive social media strategy and

localized events to build loyalty.

“Every day we try to do something. It’s a tough market

out there,” says Leslie. “We’re only as good as our last

cup of coffee or order of fish and chips. That’s why we

guarantee our products and experience. There are no

short-cuts with the food. Opening a pretty restaurant isn’t

enough. It has to have heart and soul.”

The first Walkers Fish Market opened in Burlington in

2008 with a casual, but elegant, blend of restaurant and

bar. Original nautical art and decor echo the multitude of

seafood options on the menu - 10 different fish each day.

But Leslie is quick to point out that the concept is also

a welcome choice for “carnivores” with its selection of

well-aged Angus steaks.

“We have a big steak program, anchored by a great

hamburger,” he explains.

Just in case your palate hasn’t been teased enough yet, the

chain will soon be introducing a 12-item for $12 quick

service option at lunch time.

And let’s not even get started on the Dynamite Shrimp

appetizer: flash fried shrimp tossed in Walkers spicy sweet

and creamy secret sauce on crisp romaine and green onion

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As the daily grind of rush and

work and looking after others

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to spend a little time looking

after yourself, as well. These

days it seems the need to

“relax” is not only forbidden,

but a little embarrassing, too.

Fortunately, Allegra Organic

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“What makes our business

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Founded in 2009 by Joanne Hendry and Rosanna Conteduca, the Milton duo’s desire for a work-life balance helped them capitalize on their passions for skin care and fashion accessories.

“We wanted to create something uniquely ours and build a business that was a reflection of our beliefs,” says Hendry, “something that we loved to do — not just a job.”

The spa utilizes organic and natural products for its services, providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional skin care that often contains unnecessary chemicals. Allegra offers a wide variety of organic and

natural retail products and has a full fashion accessory boutique featuring unique pieces.

“We have a commitment to a deeper concern for health and the environment,” says Hendry. “Plus, we have a closer connection to the community, and are more client focused.”

And that community is Milton, where both women live, an important factor in their decision. “We wanted to be

situated closer to home,” explains Hendry. “As Milton was a growing community, we anticipated that Milton would be an ideal location to start a business.”

With 3,000 square feet of decadent indulgence, Allegra is a natural, urban oasis of eco-friendly products and services in a luxurious and tranquil setting. The spa represents the healthiest of choices and the complete source for all

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we have a closer connection

to the community, and are

more client focused.”

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personal care needs, including medesthetic light based services for laser hair removal, photofacials and acne treatments.

“Building a business that is client focused and conducts itself with integrity is important to us,” says Hendry. “We want to create a friendly, caring and professional environment providing safe and healthy personal care services and products. We’re also about a dynamic team of

caring skin care professionals with a passion for their craft.”

With the goal to provide people with healthy choices and a soothing environment for their personal care needs, suddenly “relaxation” sounds like a wonderful idea after all.

Allegra Spa is located at Suite 6 - 181 Main Street East, (entrance and parking off Mill Street) Milton ON, L9T 1N7 – 905-693-0057; www.allegraspa.com


Elation. That is probably best way to describe the news from the Milton District Hospital in late August, as the provincial government announced it had approved the expansion plan for the facility.

The hospital will triple in size by the end of the 320,000-square-foot construction phase, slated to conclude sometime in late 2015 or early 2016. Current Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews made the announcement at the hospital on August 25, stating that the support is unanimous from all three provincial political parties.

And while the final numbers have yet to be pegged, the project joins an ongoing construction project with the new Oakville hospital, which is set to open sometime in 2014. Halton

Healthcare Services CEO John Oliver said, in light of what they learned with the Oakville project budget, an initial cost will not be released to the public just yet. Burlington`s Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital expansion is expected to run in the $312 million range, according to previous news reports.

When completed, the expansion at MDH will include a new emergency department, a 10-bed intensive care unit, an MRI machine and chemotherapy services that will more than triple the size of the hospital’s diagnostic imaging department, a 17-bed maternal child-care ward, and create capacity for up to 70 new beds.

“I know how important this major expansion is to the hospital and to the people of Milton and surrounding communities. It will mean faster and better access to high quality health care services much closer to home.” Deb Matthews said.

Fundraising efforts are already well underway, despite the unknown financial commitment. Century 21 Future Realty has planned a 5km fun run/walk for October 16. Starting at the Milton fairgrounds, the run/walk will take participants through the downtown core. The event also includes live bands, food, entertainment, and a kids zone. Anyone interested in participating can register online before October 1st and be entered to win a pair of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey tickets or an Allegra Spa Package. Visit www.getamoveonmilton.ca for registration and pledge sheets.

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HARDWARE HISTORY

Day’s Hardware 1945First Delivery Truck 1964

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Store Front 1986

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The local hardware store means a lot to any town.

It supplies the “nuts & bolts” of what holds a

community together.

In the 1800’s the blacksmith shop filled most of the

needs, but as manufacturing facilities grew and with

that the assortment of products available to the

consumer, a new outlet was needed.

In towns everywhere stores began to open. A new

industry started to grow.

The store began in 1872 as a frame building in the

Teetzel Block, which was located on Main Street

between what are now known as Charles and

Commercial Streets. Originally planned as seven

lots, five buildings remain in the block today. The

store was first operated by Mathias Teetzel, then the

McKay brothers, Adam and Duncan, who ran it selling

general merchandise.

The product selection was a lot different than what is

offered in today’s stores. During these early years, the

town’s population was small, so the merchants had to offer

a large variety of items in order to meet the needs of their

customers. As the needs of the consumer changed, so did the

goods available. The entrepreneurial spirit was alive and well

as store owners looked for new items and services that filled

the needs of their customers.

In 1886, the McKays built a new brick building on Lot #3,

which would eventually become 260 Main Street. From 1893

to 1972, this location was a permanent fixture known to its

patrons as one of Milton’s finest hardware stores.

In 1893, Henry Freeman and George Storey partnered to

open what is the first mention of a true hardware store at that

address. In 1898, Freeman decided to move to Collingwood

to open another hardware store, leaving Storey to continue

the business until 1906, when he sold it to John T. Hannant.

After some changes in partnerships and difficulties in

business, the store was sold to Mungo Nixon in 1908. In

1919, he sold the business to his brother-in-law, George

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Dawson. He operated the store until 1924, at which point he sold it to Charles T. Day and his son, Etna.

The Days operated the store until 1946, when following bouts of ill health for both Charles and Etna, they sold the store to the McKim brothers.

By the late 1950’s chain stores started to enter the picture. Many independents could not compete and were forced to join a buying group or go out of business.

One of these was Home Hardware Stores Limited. This dealer owned organization started in Ontario in 1964. Bob McKim, who owned the store from 1951 to 1972, was one of the Charter Members of the Home Hardware organization.

It was in 1964 when a group of 128 independent hardware dealers got together to find a way to do business better and compete in a changing marketplace. The answer was creating their own wholesale operation to eliminate the middleman and pass on better prices to their customers. They were able to share expertise, pool marketing dollars for national advertising campaigns and store branding initiatives. From those meetings, the Home Hardware brand was born.

Today, Home Hardware has expanded to over 1,000 stores in every province and territory in Canada. The operation remains 100 per cent dealer-owned, with annual sales

over $4.3 billion and a commitment that is echoed in their message “Home Owners helping homeowners.”

It was in 1972, when Larry Schuyler purchased the store from McKim, that the 79-year history at 260 Main Street went through a dramatic repositioning. Increasing becoming known as “the place to be” for merchants in Milton, Schuyler moved the store into a 2,500-square-foot retail space in the plaza at 55 Ontario Street. At this new location, with its expanded parking, larger square footage and easier accessibility to a growing community, the store also realized an opportunity for growth.

Product assortment started out small and the store opened at the new location with only Schuyler, one full-time and two part-time staff members. New products were added, and the store had a basement for storage. Everything had to be carried up and down the stairs, so a wooden ramp was built to slide products into the basement for pricing. However, everything still needed to be carried back up manually to the sales floor.

However, in 1975 when the plaza became enclosed and formed into the Milton Mall, the Home Hardware owner made the decision to seek out a location that would offer better growth potential. Hardware stores traditionally don’t do well in a mall environment. After four years on Ontario Street, it was time to seek out a new location.

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Angelo & Vincenza DeMedicis

Present Owners Past Owners

Lena and Etna Day - 1950’s September 1924

After six months of searching, Schuyler made the decision to purchase two acres of land on the north side of Steeles Avenue between Martin and Ontario Streets. It was there that a 10-000-square-foot building was erected and a new chapter in the Home Hardware history was started.

In the late 1980’s the industry started to change again with lumber yards and hardware stores combining. So, in keeping with business demands, an addition was built in 1986 and the store extended its product line to include lumber and building materials; becoming the Milton Home Hardware Building Centre.

The expansion brought the store to 32,000-square-feet, and grew to employing over 40 staff, making the Home Hardware the largest retail outlet in Milton.

By 2000, the Schuylers were ready to retire, and on January 31, 2002, after 29 years, they passed the torch to the current owners, Angelo and Vincenza DeMedicis.

As you can see, things have changed a lot in the hardware industry over the last 150 years.

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SUCCESSTHINKING OF STARTING OUT ON YOUR OWN?Have you ever given thought to packing it in at the office and starting out on your own? Well, small business and entrepreneurial enterprise is the engine that drives our Canadian economy according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). An overwhelming 79 per cent of us believe the economy is powered by entrepreneurs.

And if you have dreamed of opening that little shop on Main, you are not alone: close to half (46 per cent) of us have given some thought to running our own venture, while one in five currently own or have owned a small business. In fact, there are 2.4 million small businesses in Canada and 873,000 small businesses in Ontario.

“Across the country, Canadians realize the importance of small business and the strong impact they have on the economy,” says Doug Bruce, vice-president of research at the CFIB. “Ninety-four per cent of Canadians agree that small business is vital to their community.”

But, from creating a new product to securing affordable office space, starting your own business can be a rewarding but daunting task.

“Becoming your own boss may sound like your dream job, but entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Whether you’re purchasing an existing business or start-ing one from the ground up, owning your own business requires passion, creativity, hard work and business savvy,” says Alec Morley, senior vice-president, Small Business Banking, TD Canada Trust.

Canadian entrepreneurs create approximately 130,000 new companies every year. Morley offers these survival tips for small business owners:

• Solid planning is non-negotiable – As the saying goes, “fail to plan, and you are planning to fail.” A strong business plan is integral to the success of your business. It should clearly and concisely outline your long and short term goals, and how you’re going to get there. Ensure your plan includes a strategy for the marketing, operations and financing of your business. Your plan should be a living document, updated at least annually with a rolling three-year forecast to make sure your business stays on track.

• Understand business finances – The majority of small business owners in Canada (77%) say cash flow management was the biggest barrier to running a successful business. Cash flow refers to the movement of money coming in and out of a business. It gives a picture of a business’s “liquidity”, or the ability to pay debts and purchase supplies. A company with strong profits on the income statement, but which is tardy in collecting its receivables or does not manage its cash flow tightly, may go bankrupt because it may not have the cash to service its obligations.

• Seek professional advice – Entrepreneurs sometimes have trouble asking for help, but the most successful small business owners surround themselves with experts to navigate through the challenges of owning a business. The small business advisors at your bank can help you map out the financial resources and business decisions needed to take your business to the next level.



Darling Home for Kids Provides Loving SupportIt’s a difficult and painful concept, the idea of

children requiring palliative or respite care for

degenerative or fatal conditions, but it’s a

reality that families all across Ontario have to

deal with every single day of their lives. And

for those families, Milton’s Darling Home for

Kids provides loving support and a much-

needed rest from 24/7 care.

“We offer parents a break, giving them the

chance to go on vacation, or spend time

with their spouses or other children,” says

Executive Director Kristen Horrell. “Some

of these parents are caring for their children

around the clock, so a break is essential.”

The Darling Home for Kids provides high

quality respite and palliative care services for

children who are medically fragile and

technology dependent, many of who suffer

from progressive illness. Originally known as

Rose Cherry’s Home for Kids, The Darling

Home for Kids was built through the generosity

of a group of visionary donors and volunteers

who understood the need for critically

important respite and palliative care services.

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Welcome to

Inside Milton Magazine focuses

community. Running 10 issues per

year, each issue will highlight areas

of interest such as:

Events

Business Features

News from around town

Chamber of Commerce

Food/Cuisine

Health/Fitness

Home Improvement

Automotive

Real Estate

15,000 copies will be distributed each

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If you would like to advertise in Inside Milton Magazine or for

more information please contact Alison Harris at 905.635.0630

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The Darling Home for Kids’ mission is to optimize the

quality of the lives of children with life-limiting or life-

threatening illness requiring complex and/or technology-

dependent care. The Home does this by providing respite

services and paediatric hospice care in a home-like

environment to families within communities in Ontario,

with highly qualified nursing and support staff that can give

out-of-home overnight care, bereavement support and

educational training to these families.

Horrell, who has been involved with the Home for eight

years now, says it’s one of only two facilities in Ontario that

provides this unique brand of service for kids. Using both

government funding and community fundraising, Darling

Home also provides suites for family members who want to

stay at the Home with their children.

Home also provides suites for family members who want to Home also provides suites for family members who want to

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“The kids get to do a lot of fun, unique things when they stay here,” says Horrell, including nature walks, hydrotherapy, a multisensory program and pet therapy.

The Home provides more than 24,000 hours of respite and palliative care to families each year. In addition to the 10 respite beds and two palliative care beds, the Home also has a large family room, a multi-sensory space designed to stimulate all five senses, therapeutic gardens, a wheelchair accessible swing, playground, trail, and waterfall.

“We opened our doors in 2004, and two years ago doubled in size,” says Horrell. “It’s a beautiful facility on 77 acres right here in Milton, but it feels like you’re in Muskoka.”

The respite program, for children between the ages of 0 and 18, provides 24/7 care for between 48 hours and one week. In addition to overnight care, there are Day Camps during school holidays and school Professional Activity (PA) days.

The Palliative Programming includes Palliative Respite Care, Palliative Emergency Care, Palliative Transition Care, and Palliative End of Life Care, to assist children and their families to live full, active, independent lives for as long as possible and when this is no longer possible, to help children and their families prepare and manage life closure and the dying process.

For more information, please visit www.darlinghomeforkids.ca

The 13th Annual Darling Home for Kids Event!The Darling Home for Kids annual holiday event is

one of Toronto’s premier outings and will take place

on Thursday, November 3, at Liberty Grand,

Exhibition Place, Toronto.

Please consider supporting this exciting event and

The Darling Home for Kids, through a

variety of sponsorship opportunities including:

Presenting Sponsor ($50,000)

Platinum Sponsor ($25,000)

Gold Sponsor ($10,000)

Silver Sponsor ($5,000)

Sweetheart Sponsor ($2,500)

Sponsorship benefits include name and logo

recognition in print materials, on-site signage and

complimentary tickets. Companies may also

purchase a corporate table of 10 for $3,500.

Individual tickets can be purchased for $300.

If you’re unable to attend this event, you can

choose to be a Darling Patron (minimum $1,000

cash donation) for which you will receive a full

charitable tax receipt.

For more information on The Darling Home

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please contact Jennifer Young, Development

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FALL INTO FUNThis fall promises to be a busy time for the Town of Milton Community Services Department, thanks to new and expanded facilities, amenities, entertainment opportunities and enhanced recreation programming.

Milton Centre for the Arts The inaugural season of the new Milton Centre for the Arts (MCA) begins this month with art exhibits, musical performances, film series and more. The MCA welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel on September 23 as he briefly discusses, and performs in their entirety, the celebrated works of beloved classical composers in Keyboard Conversations®: The Splendour of a Steinway. September also kicks off the MCA’s monthly screenings of independent, international and Canadian films, courtesy of the Milton Film Forum, on September 7 with Incendies, the story of twins Jeanna and Simon, whose mother’s last wish sends them on a journey to the Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Art exhibits will be displayed all season long in the Holcim Gallery, a welcoming, public space designed to showcase the techniques, themes and mediums of many diverse and talented artists.

The MCA will also be hosting guided tours from September 14-17. Discover the theatre, gallery and program spaces, get behind-the-scenes access to backstage areas of the Centre, and learn how this unique, state-of-the-art facility can ignite your imagination. For detailed schedules and times, visit www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca or call the Chudleigh’s Box Office: 905-878-6000 (Toll-free: 1-866-257-0004).

Recreation Open HousesThe Community Services Department will be hosting recreation open houses during the week of September 12. Bring your family and friends to participate in free activities and dis-cover what the Town’s arts and recreation facilities have to offer.

Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre Tuesday, September 13Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, attend an information fair featuring local agencies, see demonstrations for some of the Centre’s most popular clubs and programs, and listen to a “Cooking for One” presentation given by guest speaker Linda Loucks from the Community Food Advisory Program.

Milton Centre for the Arts Wednesday, September 14 Take part in a stimulating workshop or watch a demonstration of this fall’s art programs at the Milton Centre for the Arts, and meet artist Brigitte Schreyer to discuss her exhibit Travels of the Heart in the Holcim Gallery.

Milton Leisure Centre Wednesday, September 14 Try a fitness class, work out in the weight/cardio room, or sample a drop-in sports program and receive a ballot for a draw to win a fitness pass or personal training session. Milton Sports Centre Thursday, September 15 Explore the Centre’s expansion and new amenities, like the elevated indoor walking/jogging track, gymnasium, new rinks and fitness studio, and sample fitness classes.

Nassagaweya Tennis Centre & Community HallThursday, September 15 Learn about the active living, wellness and arts programs being offered at this new rural facility this fall.

For detailed schedules of all open house events, visit www.milton.ca or call 905-875-7252, ext. 2211.

National Tree DayThe Town of Milton looks forward to the first annual National Tree Day on September 21. To celebrate, the Town will plant a tree in dedication of the day in Dorset Park Neighbourhood. Join us in reflecting on the link between our lives and that of the tree, and showing our appreciation for trees in Canada. For more information about Milton’s celebration of National Tree Day, visit www.milton.ca.

Information About Town of Milton EventsFor more information, visit www.milton.ca or call 905-878-7252, ext. 2211.


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If you own a business, you’ve likely come to understand the importance of a “brand.” A brand is much more than a fancy logo or sizzling sign on the front of a building. It’s the overall impression that customers — and potential customers — have about the expected experience when dealing with you. It represents the many intangible

elements of your product or service, from how the customer feels about doing business with you to the quality and selection of products to their visual impression of your business environment.

It’s also why most companies are fiercely protective of their brand. One slight mistake when dealing with a client can

BRANDINGHow To Be Top Of Mind In Milton


lead to some serious damage to the business reputation.But how do you extend that brand if you already have all the important elements in place; things like the logo, the sign, the spit-and-polish sales floor, the on-hold jazzy music and top-notch customer service?

Building a strong brand will help you create more “mind

share” among your client base; which means when a customer is ready to buy, they will think of you first.

And with that in mind, there are a few things that you need to do in order to build your brand, get your message out and own that “top of mind” real estate for when your customer is ready to buy:

1. BE SPECIFICKnow what your brand stands for, and what your brand promises to deliver. Your brand promise should be precise and attainable, and you should be able to communicate it clearly. How does your brand live and breathe quality?

2. BE AUTHORITATIVEKnow what your brand stands for, and what your brand promises to deliver. Your brand promise should be precise and attainable, and you should be able to communicate it clearly. How does your brand live and breathe quality?

3. BE CONSISTENTGet your brand message out there and don’t waiver on it. Some marketing experts suggest it takes a customer hearing your name and message 20 times before they reach the buying stage. A consistent message and customer experience are critical to building your brand.

4. BE HONESTIn today’s world, people welcome honesty and transparency, and your business will be rewarded for it.

5. BE RELENTLESSGet your brand message out there - repeatedly. People are inundated with thousands of messages each day. It’s not only critical that you stand out from the competition but it’s equally important that you are not forgotten. Don’t drop the ball on communicating your brand promise and building your brand image.

Now, we know that it’s not always that easy to do this on your own. A strong marketing partner, like the Backspin Marketing Group, can help you with all the tools and resources you need to build your brand.

NEXT MONTH: USING THE WEB TO REINFORCE YOUR MESSAGE.

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Nestled in the foot of the scenic Niagara Escarpment, the Milton Farmers’ Market has been bringing farm-fresh goodness and old-fashioned hospitality to Main Street, in downtown Milton, since 1972. Our farmers proudly display “picked fresh this morning” produce and the streets come alive with artisans and flower vendors. The Milton Chamber of Commerce operates the weekly Saturday morning event from May through October and is one of Ontario’s best outdoor Farmers’ Markets.

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by Allison Dempsey

COLOUR IS KEYINTERIOR DECORATING FOR THE FALL SEASON

As the seasons change, so do your decorating needs and styles.

Summer’s almost over, and as cooler weather approaches, it’s the perfect time to revamp your house, both inside and out, to reflect the advent of a new time of year. Fortunately, there are plenty of decorating options available, including bright colours, accessories and even do-it-yourself projects.

“Coming into fall, for accessories we are seeing a lot of wall-mounted deer or stag heads and pheasant birds,” says Sara Bergsma, owner/operator of Milton’s Bergsma’s Paint & Décor. “And, anything bearing the Union Jack flag such as ottomans, art pieces, etc., having just celebrated with the royals ,the wedding, and also the forthcoming summer Olympics 2012 just around the corner.”

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As the leaves change and the air cools, it’s a perfect time to bring charm to your entryway by adding golden, red, and orange maple leaves to a plain wreath for your front door, or by planting red and orange flowers in outdoor planters.

In terms of colour trends, Marnie Warman, of the Interior Design House, says that elements of grey continue to be strong this season. “Paired with other neutrals - such as some of the greens we have been seeing, coppers, turquoise - everything goes with it. It’s very classy and subtle, really a timeless look and very sophisticated.”

When purchasing furnishings for your living room, look for furniture that is neutral and warm in colour and fabric. Gold, brown and mocha couches work well for all seasons, especially fall. To create a warm, cozy feeling, decorate with a few wooden furniture accents that complement the couch, such as a coffee and end table.

Using strategic fall accessories will bring elegance to each room. Place autumn berry vines in the windowsills and autumn-coloured throw pillows and blankets on the couch. Placemats, table runners and tablecloths in rich shades of the fall palette provide an instant glow to your table, and it’s an inexpensive way to decorate. Create a centrepiece out of small pumpkins, gourds, maple leaves, dried flowers, berries and seed pods. Hang berry rings on kitchen cabinets, place a basket of apples on a countertop, and adorn empty spaces with berry vines and candy corn dishes.

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Don’t forget candles and pumpkins! Carve out the centre of apples and pumpkins to create votive holders, and use larger pumpkins for pillar candleholders.

Sunflowers, cattails, wheat shafts and autumn leaves all enhance the beauty of a home’s interior, and you don’t have to break the bank to do it. It just takes a little ingenuity and creativity to make your home look warm and inviting this season.

“Generally people want to really live in their homes,” says Bergsma, “and in every room so they want furniture that can endure every day life, we are seeing more solid wood products and a lot less veneers.”

If the thought of summer’s end makes you blue, these are just a few ways to bring colour and life back into your home!nnlarger pumpkins for pillar candleholders.

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TIPS FOR CLOSING YOUR POOL FOR WINTER

During these hot summer days, when the sound of happy screams and splashing water fills the air, it’s hard to imagine that the snow will be flying in a matter of months.

Unfortunately, that swimming pool you’re enjoying today will have to be properly protected this winter if you plan to use it when the hot weather rolls around next summer.

The main purpose of winterizing your pool is to protect it from damage due to freezing water. Another is to keep it as clean as possible for the next season.

The first step in the winterization procedure is to make sure your water chemistry is balanced. Make sure that your pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness are all balanced, to protect the surface of the pool from staining and etching. Adding a winterizing chemical kit to your water will help keep it blue and clear.

Don’t use a floater that contains a strong oxidizer (chlorine or bromine), as the floater will stick against the wall and stain and/or bleach the wall, especially those with a vinyl liner. For the same reason, don’t throw chlorine or bromine tablets into the pool, as they’ll sink to the bottom and damage the pool’s surface.

When water freezes, it expands, which can cause a lot of damage to the pool, plumbing and filter system. The next step is to lower the water below the mouth of the skimmer. By doing so, you drain the water out of the throat of the skimmer, which can be damaged if water freezes in there.

Another option for vinyl liner pools is to put a plastic dam over the mouth of the skimmer to hold out the water, allowing you to leave the water level up for the winter. This will help in supporting the cover and also help keep the liner from “floating” if the winter is a rainy one.


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Blow out any water in the plumbing lines, using a shop vac. Use the discharge valve of the shop vac to also blow water out of each line in the filter system. As the water is purged from each line, you’ll need to put a plug in the lines at the pool end. Some fittings allow for a threaded plug, which is best. Be sure to use a plug with a rubber gasket or “O” ring to make a seal, or the water may fill the line back up.

You should cover the pool to keep out the debris, and you must drain all the water from the filter equipment. The filter should have a plug at the bottom that allows it to drain. Be sure to open the air relief valve on top if you have one. Put the multiport valve in the closed or “winterize” position and remove the pressure gauge.

After draining the pump, turn it on for a brief second to get the water out of the veins of the impeller. Don’t run the pump more than a second or two because you can burn out the seal very quickly.

You should have let the chemicals (chlorine/bromine tab-lets) run out of your feeder so that no chemicals are left in it. Leaving chemicals in your feeder over the winter can cause damage to it and other equipment. You will now be

able to drain your chemical feeder and automatic cleaner pump, heater, and any other filter equipment that has water in it.

If you put all the plugs that you have removed into the pump strainer basket, they will be easily found in the spring. It’s also a good idea to take the pressure gauge inside for the winter because water collects in its tube that can freeze and cause breakage.

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You should have let the chemicals (chlorine/bromine tab-lets) run out of your feeder so that no chemicals are left in it. Leaving chemicals in your feeder over the winter can cause damage to it and other equipment. You will now be

Yes, it sounds like a lot of work, but just keep in mind how much fun your pool is when it’s hot, and it will make the time and effort you put in now well

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OWNING VS RENTING

Is home ownership important to you?

Do you have other priorities in your life that make the commitment to ownership a tough decision to make? Is renting an easier choice?

In today’s economy, the decision to purchase a home can be daunting. While other investments such as stocks are volatile, real estate investments have remained stable through these trying economic times. The Milton real estate market continues to lead the way with record breaking stats across Canada showing positive increases and continuing growth.

Purchasing a home is likely the single biggest investment you will make in your lifetime. To some, coming up with the initial down-payment can be a challenge, so it often appears that renting is the easiest route to take. Before you make that choice, let me provide you with a few insights that might make your decision easier.

One of the first things you should consider is the importance of owning your own home, to you personally. As you contemplate home ownership, it is imperative that you carefully examine your spending and saving habits. What may seem like a priority to you now, may seem like a frivolous expense when you consider the advantages of home ownership. A great way to look at the dollars and cents is to establish a monthly budget plan.

As you develop this budget, you will need to determine how much of your monthly gross income can be allocated to your total monthly housing costs. Typically, mortgage companies will only allow these costs to equal 33 per cent of your gross income. You will also need to consider any other monthly debt payments, as these will be combined with your monthly housing costs to determine your total debt service. Speak with your mortgage specialist early in the process, to thoroughly review all of the facts and figures, so that you can determine how much you can afford. The Prior Team has a number of mortgage contacts that are ready to assist you with your financial needs.


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There are a vast number of advantages of home ownership, but here are a few to consider:

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• Pride of home ownership

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There are some advantages to renting such as having a landlordtohandlepropertyrepairsandtheflexibilitytorelocate as necessary. However, it is important to keep in

mind that home ownership is one of the best investments thatcanprovideyouwithlong-termbenefits.

I have been a long-time advocate of investing in real estate. As a Broker for more than 30 years, I have helped amultitudeofclientstaketheirfirstforayintohomeownership. I am incredibly proud to have provided my expertiseandguidancetomany,someofwhom,wereactually renting at the time and who are now enjoying the financialbenefitsofhomeownership.Iwouldbehappytodiscussthebenefitsofhomeownershipandwalkyouthrough the home buying process. I can be reached at

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If you’re always drooling over your friend’s big screen TV during the NHL season opener, tackling your jealousy over a seemingly front row seat during the Super Bowl, or spend more time watching the latest Hollywood blockbusters at a friend’s place than at the movie theatre, it’s time for you to invest in your own big screen at home.

There’s never been a better time to make the move to big screen viewing: fall brings four major sports to television screens, new sitcoms abound for another season and, with today’s TV streaming capability, you don’t even need to leave the house to see the latest movies.

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n Evaluate your options and what features you’re looking for before you buy. Where are you going to place the TV? Do you want full surround sound? Will you be able to mount your set high enough and away from any young children’s eager fingers?

n The biggest regret people have when they set up their new screen is not buying big enough. The difference between a 70-inch and 46-inch TV is twice the viewing area - meaning you get a true cinematic feel right at home rather than a traditional home TV viewing experience.

n Gone are the days of bulky sets that seem to be more frame than screen, and stick out two feet from the wall. Now, sets are lighter, thinner, and specifically designed for a home viewing experience. And with some 70-inch models selling for less than $4,000, a big screen experience is more affordable than ever.

n You can go big. For many people, one of the biggest challenges is overcoming the idea that a big screen will interrupt existing décor or make a room look too cluttered. The opposite is true if you focus on the right furniture and keep things simple. Choose large main furniture pieces, like oversized couches and a prominent coffee table, and minimize items like knickknacks and end tables to create balance.

n Wall-mounting is easier than ever now that TVs are lighter. Wall-mounting is also a great way to make the most of your space and create a modern, minimalist look.

n Think green. Investing in a great home viewing experience doesn’t need to put your hydro bill through the roof. Look for new big screens models that use extremely small amounts of energy, some as little as a 100-watt light bulb.

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You can impress your friends and family this summer with this delicious and healthy barbecued lobster dish. In fact, lobster is an appetizing and very nutritious barbecue option as it contains less cholesterol, calories, and saturated fats than typical grilling choices such as lean beef, pork, and chicken.

This recipe is an ideal choice for those backyard get-togethers when you are not yet ready to say goodbye to summer.

Ingredients• 4 lobsters• 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and seeded• 2 tbsp. oil• 1 cup butter, softened• 2 limes, juice and zest• salt and pepper, to taste• pinch cayenne pepper• 2 garlic cloves, chopped• 1 lemon, juiced• 1 ¼ cup fresh chives and coriander, chopped

ground black pepper, coarse• lemon wedges as garnish

DirectionsBring large pot of salted water to a boil; plunge in lobsters for 4-6 minutes to blanch. Remove and cool lobsters until you can handle them. Cut in half, lengthwise, remove viscera, and crack claws.

Preheat oven to 425F. Brush red pepper with oil, place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, turning several times.

Remove from oven and cool. Carefully peel off pepper skin, remove seeds and chop pepper. Place softened butter, red pepper, zest and juice from limes in a blender and process until smooth. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Set aside at room temperature.

Prepare marinade by combining olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, chives, coriander and black pepper. Rub thoroughly over lobsterandletstand20minutes.Barbecuelobsterflesh-sidedownonahotgrilluntilgolden.Turn,brushfleshwithredpepper butter and cook, shell side down for another 6-8 minutes. Allow the lobster to rest on warm plates, top with remaining red pepper butter.

Serves 4.

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As summer winds down and the evenings turn cooler, you can turn up the heat when entertaining guests with these spicy dishes. From the celebration of the Moon Festival with the tantalizing bite of sambal oelek

sauce to an East Coast delicacy of barbecued lobster on your backyard grill, there is no reason to say goodbye to summer just yet.


Moon Festival, also known as the mid-autumn festival, is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Chinese calendar. The festival explores the mythology of the moon goddess, Chang O, and marks a time to reflect on the bounty of the summer harvest and the fullness of the moon. This year, Moon Festival falls on September 12th; families across the world will gather with brightly lit Chinese lanterns to share delicious Chinese cuisine beneath the moonlit sky.

This Moon Festival, add a little variety to meal time with a risk-free stir-fry recipe kids will clamour for. With just a few pantry staples, you can bring excitement to the dinner table and take your family on an exotic flavour adventure any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb (680 g) beef strips• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Sambal Oelek (fresh chili paste)• 2 tbsp (30 mL) soya sauce• 1 bottle orange ginger stir-fry sauce• 1 cup (250 mL) red pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 cup (250 mL) frozen soya beans, thawed and rinsed• Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

In a large sauté pan, heat non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add beef to pan and cook for three minutes.

Add soya sauce and Sambal Oelek, continue cooking until beef is browned and glazed with soya sauce (another four minutes). Remove beef from pan and set aside.

Add peppers and beans to the pan. Sauté for four minutes over medium-high heat.

Place beef back in pan along with sauce. Simmer for three minutes and serve over rice.

Serves 4.

Tip: If Sambal Oelek is unavailable, hot sauce can be used. Shake hot sauce onto meat mixture after adding orange ginger stir-fry sauce.

moon festival spicy stir-fryflavours of orange and ginger shine in this exotic dish

This popular harvest festival, celebrated by Chinese and Vietnamese people, dates back over 3,000 years to moon worship in China’s Shang Dynasty.

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Members of reflexology organizations and

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(ICR) are educating the public and bringing

communities together through healthy soles.

The ICR is working together with its members

and other reflexology organizations to

coordinate similar events world-wide to

celebrate World Reflexology Week and bring

awareness for a healthier world.

Each year World Reflexology Week is

designated as the last full week in September.

This year World Reflexology Week is

September 18-25.

But what exactly is reflexology? Although it

has been mistaken for “massage,” reflexology

or what has also been called reflexo-therapy

and zone therapy is so much more than just a

massage. Deep acupressure techniques first

practiced in ancient Chinese, Egyptian and

Indian cultures circa 2000 BC, reflexology,

the term

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given to the study of reflexes by Eunice Ingham known

as the Mother of Reflexology, has been studied by many

doctors and lay-people in North American since it was

first introduced by Dr. William Fitzgerald in the United

States in the early 1900s.

So what is it really? More importantly what can it do for

you? Nerve endings or reflexes that begin and end in our

hands, ears and feet are actually inter-connected to every

part, gland and organ in our bodies via our spinal cord

and brain. Of these three extremities, the feet contain

the majority of these extremely sensitive nerve endings

(approximately 7,200 in each foot!), and through the

application of pressure to specific areas, the body relaxes

(releases endorphins) and shifts into parasympathetic

mode or better described as rest and repair mode, the

opposite of the fight or flight response.

Major benefits reflexology gives is relaxation and release

of tension, improved cardiovascular and lymphatic

circulation and drainage, and it helps to maintain or

re-establish homeostasis in the body. It enables the body

to innately heal itself. Most often reflexology therapists

will primarily work the feet. In conjunction, hands, ears

and face may also be worked or they are worked in place

of the feet when limbs are missing or the feet have

sustained injury.

It’s been said that the ears, hands and feet are actually

“microcosms” of the body. Therefore deficiencies or

imbalance occurring in the body will be reflected in the

hands, ears and feet in the form of sensitive, tender or

painful areas. Eunice Ingham may have conveyed this

message best in her book titled Stories the Feet Have

Told originally written in 1945, then later revised and

published in 1951. In other words, your feet don’t “lie”

because they can’t lie.

Imbalance in the body at times may be noticed quickly,

other times what is going on inside of you cannot be

easily detected if visible symptoms have not yet

manifested. What reflexology is able to do then is call

attention to what is not functioning optimally in any of

the systems of the body. When deficiencies are detected

in the form of pain or tenderness experienced and/or

texture beneath the surface of the skin, a reflexology

therapist will suggest proper follow up with a medical

doctor to further investigate the cause of illness or

imbalance pertaining to a specific area of the body.

Reflexology therapists are not medical doctors therefore

they do not diagnose illness, prescribe medication, or

treat for a specific condition. In addition, reflexology

techniques using the application of pressure to nerve

endings on the extremities using only the transference

of energy and strength from hands as the only “tools”

provides the best therapy. Pressure applied is deep yet

relaxing and will induce the desired result of stimulation

and facilitation of the body’s own healing. Reflexology

as a healing art is not only restorative but is also

preventative in one’s health and well-being.

World Reflexology Week Promotion

Purchase a Gift Certificate*or book a 1-hour Foot

Reflexology Session between September 18-25, 2011

with Hand Heart & Sole Wellness and 30 per cent of

proceeds will be donated to the Milton District

Hospital Fund.

*Gift Certificates valid for 6 months from date of purchase. Not valid

with any other coupon, discount, offer.

Gina M. Bello, RCRT, RRPr, is a Certified Holistic Therapist & Instructor at Hand Heart & Sole Wellness in Milton.

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FALLING FOR GOLFSTILL LOTS OF TIME TO TEE IT UP

by Cameron Wood

Believe it or not, fall is an excellent time to hit the links and play some golf. With the summer heat behind us, and our game in playoff condition, these are the rounds where we can truly enjoy the game. Fall also brings some unique challenges, with it’s cooler mornings and late-season course conditions. And then there is the always unpredictable fifth player in our game - Mother Nature.

But while many of the fair-weather duffers have already put away the clubs for another year, the really passionate golfer will also use the peaceful calm of the autumn morning to work out those little flaws uncovered over the summer. Be it the short game, some new clubs acquired in a late season sale, or even playing while wearing climate-appropriate clothing, fall golf is an excellent time to be out on the fairways.


1stgreen

Good chipping and putting can make up for mistakes in colder conditions, but you must have good feel, and this means keeping your hands warm. Choose a softer compression golf ball. This will help you keep a sense of feel around the greens and elsewhere.

2ndgreen

3rdgreen

When the rain falls, keeping your clubs and grips dry is critical. Take the time to place a cover or towel over the opening of the bag. If you have an umbrella, hang a couple of dry towels on the spokes.

Invest in some high-quality rain gear. There are many new, high- tech fabrics that really work, keeping you dry without causing you to sweat or get soaked from the inside out.

4thgreen

Remember, the ball won’t travel as far in the rain and the ground will be wet, decreasing roll.

6thgreen

During the fall you can take advan-tage of a great fitness aspect to golf by burning an extra 600-1000 calories by walking the course while you’re play-ing (and also improving your cardio function). Not to mention that walking allows you more opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery.

7thgreen

Dressing in layers is the best solution for fall’s unpredictable weather. It is always a good idea to have the option of taking clothes off, or putting more clothes on, while still dressing fashionably on the links.

8thgreen

Here’s a little secret to improving your score in the fall: keep your clubs clean. Take 15 minutes and wash your clubs before playing. You might be surprised to see a five-shot improvement in your score.

When the air turns cool in the fall, the ball won’t travel as far, so you should choose more club to make up the distance. For example, if you normally hit a 7-iron about 160 yards from the fairway, you just might have to use a 5-iron (or even a 4-iron) to get on the green.

5thgreen

9thgreen

Many courses offer discounts on memberships for next year. It’s a great time to secure your spot on the tee next season.

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We are entering one of the most photographed times of the year. With the changing season, bright colours abound in nature. Memories of playing in the leaves,

pressing Fall’s splendor in the pages of a book to preserve their majesty and, of course, taking lots and lots

of pictures come with this amazing display of nature’s magic. With that in mind, this might be a good time to

revisit a few of the basics to make your photos as radiant as your memories.

With today’s photo technology, you can get great photos with most any camera – even the one on your phone.

A few simple principles of composition and techniques used by professional photographers can easily take

your snapshots to the next level, regardless of what camera you use.

First things first. Get out there with your camera. Don’t let the rain, fog or cool temperatures stop you from

enjoying the season and taking beautiful photos. Some of the best shots are taken on days that aren’t sunny

and 20 celsuis. An overcast or rainy day can actually help bring out the colours in the leaves. Rain adds an

extra dimension with reflections and increased depth of colour.

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Sure the scenery is beautiful. But it can be

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Take a momentto look around the frame of your picture and see

everything in the picture. Look at the background. Does

it take your attention away from your main subject?

Look at all four corners of the picture and ask yourself

if the things that you see add to the picture, or take

away from it. If they don’t help, get closer or move a

bit one way or the other to get rid of them.

Now look back at your main subject. If it’s in the exact

centre of the picture, try moving it off centre a bit

(but leading or looking into the picture) and see if that

makes the picture stronger. Chances are that it will.

Horizon lines are generally best either a third of the way

down from the top of the photo (which makes the

foreground seem most emphasized and important) or a

third of the way up from the bottom, giving emphasis to

the sky. In the middle will leave your viewer wondering

what they should be looking at.

If you’re taking pictures of children or pets, try to get

lower and take some pictures from their height. This

will help your viewer to immediately engage in the

picture.

Try using something in the foreground to “frame” your

scenic pictures. This can be a clump of flowers, a fence

or anything that can give your picture a sense of depth

and interest without taking away from the main part of

the scene.

With close-up photos, look at the light and the way it

creates texture and shadows. Play with distances and

angles to get the most out of what you have to work

with.

Most importantly, get out and enjoy yourself! Dress

appropriately for the weather and experiment with what

the season has provided. You’ll be happy that you did,

and you’ll have a great memory of this amazing season

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pony car with little to offer in terms of extras, it was meant to be a driver’s car and Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Camaro. The two companies were already embroiled in a street-rep rivalry, but the existing Mustangs were no match for the new Chevy. Ford turned to designer Larry Shinoda for the answer – which became the stripped-down, powered-up Boss. Rumour is the new model earned the moniker when Shinoda was asked what he was working on. His answer was “the boss’s car.”

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 takes a standard 2011 GT’s 5.0-litre V8 and adds an upgraded intake system and revised engine producing 444 horsepower – a 32 horsepower jump over the standard GT’s 412 hp. But before you think about swapping the family school bus for

By Cameron Wood

Who’s The Boss NowYou know there is something unique to an automobile when a guy in a BMW pulls up beside you and– gives you the thumbs up. It’s not the kind of roadworthy attention that my usual ride generates, so I take the hand sign as a sign of approval – with a hint of jealousy.

Waiting at a stoplight, the blue and white Ford Mustang Boss 302 I had been privileged to drive for the weekend drew a lot of looks, a few eyebrow raises and am almost collective sign from anyone who remembers the days when muscle cars out-numbered minivans and cruising the strip was a rite of passage.

Such was a weekend spent in one of the rare Mustangs.

Ford rolled out the original Boss 302 back in 1968. A

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The TracKey software is installed after the vehicle is purchased; accessed by the specially programmed vehicle key. The software adjusts variable cam timing, spark maps, engine braking, fuel control and other engine parameters – more than 200 in total – increasing low-end torque and turning the stock Boss into a competition-ready track car with full race calibration.

When the car is started with the standard ignition key, the PCM settings automatically revert back to the standard settings, allowing the driver to return home from the track in street-legal style.

The Boss 302 also features additional exhaust outlets on the sides of the car, hidden inside the rear wheel wells. The system contains noise-attenuating discs inside these auxiliary ports, which with some automotive “customizing” can be removed and aftermarket “dump valves” can be installed. But not that Ford would officially recommend the modification.

The car is fast – not that I would suggest I tested the limits on the roads of Halton region. With a wink and a nod, the folks at Ford manufacturing in Oakville simply reassured me that the 0-60 quotient was pleasantly surprising. And that it was …

Those lucky enough to find an available Boss 302 will find the price tag sitting around $49,649. The sportier Laguna Seca edition clocks in at $58,149, but Canada will only see about 35 of these even rarer models. Ford is rolling out 750 of the Laguna Secas.

the high-revving 6-speed, you need to know that these cars will be hard to find. Only 300 of the track-ready, street legal auto will be coming to Canada. And some insiders at Ford suggest that those will already be spoken for.

I might be more at home behind the wheel of my politely suburban Hyundai, and its four cylinders of commuter power, but to slip into the seat of the Boss 302 was a glorious ride from the moment I turned the key and heard the thundering rumble from under the hood. And the drive is highly customizable, with driver setups including Comfort, Standard and Sport. Each deliver a somewhat different feel by increasingly adjusting the firmness of wheel motion.

The Boss 302 also features Ford’s TracKey option, which introduces the concept known as the dual-path powertrain control module (PCM). The industry-first, patent-pending innovation allows two separate sets of engine management software to exist on a single PCM.

anniversary logo. The celebratory model can be ordered in Camaro’s top two trim levels – 2LT and 2SS – with either a 3.6-litre V6 engine or 6.2-litre V8 engine.

The 2012 Camaro made it’s debut at the 2011 North American auto shows and is earning a billing as a performance vehicle more than just a powered-up version of previous models. In other words, another street/track vehicle for consumers to lust over.

Early information has the 2012 model delivering 500 HP and 550 pound-feet of torque from the supercharged

6.2-liter LSA V8 engine. The car features rear wheel drive, 6-speed manual transmission with a

short throw shifter and a dual-disc clutch. The new electric power steering system and magnetic ride control offer drivers a choice between Tour and Sport modes.

The rivalry between the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang is what drove the pony car market in the 1960s. And with the anticipated release of a tuned up 2012 Camaro model, the muscle flexing should continue.The 2012 model year also marks the 45th anniversary of the Camaro, and a non-limited special release auto will hit showrooms with a red-and-silver rally strip, carbon flash metallic paint and a jet black interior with the 45th

Chrysler isn‘t expected to alter an awful lot with the 2012 Challenger SRT8. Still the largest and heaviest in the class, the Challenger has been a staple in the muscle car market since the revival in the early-2000s.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 features the 392 engine, or you can call it a 6.4-litre Hemi if that is more to your liking. Pushing out 475 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, the engine drives the Challenger to a “manufacturer estimated 0-60 time in the high four-second range.”

Like the others in the category, Dodge has also brought driver-input modes to the vehicle: an adjustable Auto mode, allowing for various road conditions to be programmed: and a Sport mode. The Challenger has two transmission options: a 6-speed manual or five-speed automatic.

The standard features of the SRT8 includes a manual tilt/telescope

and 550 pound-feet of torque from the supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine. The car features rear wheel

drive, 6-speed manual transmission with a

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Challenger Stays On Track For 2012steering wheel, a split-folding rear seat and a power driver’s seat. Optional features, depending on the model of the car, include a remote engine starter, power sunroof, high-intensity xenon headlamps, Uconnect system with USB/iPod interface, and voice-activated navigation.

Pricing in Canada has yet to be determined, but U.S. prices figure in the $44,000. Chrysler says the 2012 models should be available in September 2011.

estimated 0-60 time in the high four-second range.”

Like the others in the category, Dodge has also brought driver-input modes to the vehicle: an adjustable Auto mode, allowing for various road conditions to be programmed: and a Sport mode. The


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SYNTHETIC OIL was developed for automobile

use in the 1970s. Engineers originally formulated

synthetic oil for use in the jet engines on aircraft.

They had discovered that petroleum-based oils

break down and lose their lubricating qualities in

the high-temperature environment. Over time,

these oils would oxidize, create sludge and leave

residue build-up in the engine.

With so many choices on the market today, how

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recommended that you talk to your auto service

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surrounding synthetic oil and help you understand

a bit more about synthetic oil as an alternative.

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Synthetic oil doesn’t contain naturally occurring chemicals that break down at high temperatures. Synthetic oil can withstand temperatures that would burn up petroleum-based oils.

Synthetic oils do not produce sludge. Because of their higher flash points and their ability to withstand evaporation loss and oxidation, synthetic oils are much more resistant to sludge development.

Petroleum-based motor oil and synthetic motor oil are fully compatible, and can be mixed. Some manufacturers combine the two types and market the mixture as a synthetic blend.

Synthetic oil also offers many benefits in extreme cold. Petroleum-based oil thickens

in cold temperatures, whereas synthetic oil is not as affected by low temperatures, and it will flow much easier at engine start-up.

Synthetic oils do not damage the seals. It would be detrimental for lubricant

manufacturers to market a product that is incompatible with seals. The material make-up

of seals present problems that both petroleum-based and synthetic oils must overcome. Additives to control seal swell, shrinkage

and hardening are required, whether it be a synthetic or petroleum-based oils.


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BLUE SUEDE SHOES: MEMORIES OF THE KING - A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEYLocation: St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre -11 Albert Street, St. Jacobs, ON

Info: Relive the hits of an American icon who transformed popular music with a hip-swiveling, lip-sneering salute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley.

Cost: Regular admission: $42.00; 18 and Under: $21.50; Groups 20 or more: $35.50

Telephone: 519-638-5555

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.draytonentertainment.com

Date: September 7 - December 18, 2011

NIAGARA WINE FESTIVALLocation: Montebello Park - 1 Montebello Place, St. Catharines, ON

Info: Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours & tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, wine seminars, live entertainment and one of Canada’s largest street parades at the Niagara Wine Festival.

Telephone: 905-688-0212

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.niagarawinefestival.com

Date: September 16 - September 25


ORILLIA BEATLES CELEBRATIONLocation: Downtown Orillia, Mississauga St., Orillia, ON

Info: Fans celebrate the Beatles with music, films and live performances. Food, activities, contests, beer garden and street dances. Over 50 bands.

Telephone: 705-325-4283


Website: www.orilliabeatlescelebration.com

Cost: Activities range from free to $10 for individual tickets. $25 wristbands available for full pass.

Date: September 16 and 17, 2011

BRANTFORD KINSMEN 38TH ANNUAL CAR SHOWLocation: Paris Fair Grounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris ON

Info: One of the largest Car Shows in Southern Canada, with exhibitors from across the province showing off everything from antique roadsters to customized transports.

Telephone: 519-442-3771


Website: www.brantfordkinsmen.ca/carshow.html

Cost: Admission at gate.

Date: September 18th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ALL-CANADIAN JAZZ FESTIVALLocation: Memorial Park, Queen Street, Port Hope, ON

Info: If the smooth sounds of jazz are more to your liking, head on out to the 10th annual All-Canadian Jazz Festival. The three-day has earned popular and critical recognition as a showcase for the finest in Canadian jazz.

Telephone: 905-885-1938

Website: www.allcanadianjazz.ca

Cost: Day pass $20; ages 8-17 $10; Full festival pass $80

Date: September 23 - 25, 2011

BEEROLOGY 101 WITH MIRELLA AMATO - SAVOUR STRATFORD PERTH COUNTY CULINARY FESTIVALLocation: West Tent, York Street, Stratford , ON

Info: Learn the basics of beer through a guided tasting of seven contrasting Ontario-brewed craft beers. Start zeroing in on flavour vocabulary and identify which flavours and styles you enjoy best..

Telephone: 1-800-561-7926


Website: www.savourstratford.com

Cost: $20/adult plus HST

Date: September 24, 2011

KITCHENER-WATERLOO OKTOBERFESTLocation: Hans Haus - 17 Benton Street, Kitchener, ON

Info: Canada’s greatest Bavarian festival offers something for everyone with exciting festhallen and other family and cultural events. Visit the website for complete schedule of events, dates and times.

Telephone: 519-570-4267 Toll Free: 1-888-294-4267


Website: www.oktoberfest.ca

Date: October 7 - 15, 2011

A LANTERNLIT GHOST WALK OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKELocation: Niagara-on-the-Lake

Info: 90min walk through the Olde Town.

Telephone: 855-844-6787


Website: www.ghostwalks.com

Date: September 1 - October 31, 2011

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HOW TO AGE GRACEFULLY WORKSHOP-MILTON SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRELocation: Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr.

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Info: An interactive information session with Dr. A.J. Rostaye, Chiropractor from Hands on Healing.

Cost: Free

Telephone: 905-875-1681


SUN-RYPE TRIATHLON FINALE-E.C. DRURY HIGH SCHOOLLocation: E.C. Drury High School, 215 Ontario St.

Info: Non-competitive race for participants three years to fifteen years of age. Participants receive a t-shirt and finisher’s medal.

Telephone: 905-582-4633


Website: www.trikidstriathlon.com


BRITISH CAR DAY - BRONTE CREEK PROVINCIAL PARKLocation: Bronte Creek Provincial Park - 1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville (Parking Lot A or C)

Info: Toronto Triumph Club presents their annual British Car Day.

Telephone: 905-827-6911

Website: www.britishcarday.com


MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Location: Hornby Glen Golf Club, Milton, ON

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Time: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Info: Registration includes, BBQ lunch, green fees/cart, sit down dinner, live and silent auctions, a gift for every golfer, and a chance to win amazing prizes! All proceeds will go to support the essential medical equipment needs at the Milton District Hospital.

Cost: $75 per golfer, $700 per foursome

Website: www.mdhf.ca/events


ST. JOHN AMBULANCE STANDARD FIRST AID WITH AED AND CPR A OR C - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE, MILTON Location: 820 Main Street, East, Milton, ON (Milton Superstore - Community Room)

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Info: This two-day course offers comprehensive first aid training for workplaces or home. Topics include: emergency scene management, shock, unconsciousness, fainting, choking, bleeding, wound care, burns, medical conditions, bone/joint injuries, multiple causality, eye injuries, poisons, bites, stings. Both courses include AED training and either one rescuer adult CPR for CPR A course or 2 rescuer CPR (adult, child and infant) for CPR C course.

Contact: Jenni Frenke (905) 469-9325


Website: www.sja.ca

Cost: CPR A/$149; CPR C/$169


KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS - THE SPLENDOUR OF A STEINWAY PIANOLocation: Milton Centre for the Arts, 1010 Main St., E.

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Info: Internationally acclaimed pianist, Jeffrey Siegel, briefly discusses and performs, in their entirety, the celebrated works of beloved classical composers

Cost: Adults, Students and Children: $25; Seniors: $23

Telephone: 905-878-6000 (Box Office), 1-866-257-0004 (Toll free)

Website: www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca


MILTON FALL FAIR

Location: Milton Fairgrounds

Time: This year’s Milton Fall Fair opens Friday, September 23rd, 2011. The Midway opens at 3:00 p.m., with opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday September 24th the Milton Fall Fair opens its gates to the public at 9:00 a.m. All exhibits are open throughout the day with the Midway opening at 11:00 a.m. On Sunday September 25th, the day begins at 9:00 a.m. when the gates open and runs all day until hall closings at 4:30 p.m.

Info: Tractor pulls, entertainment, pet and horse shows, face painting, games, prizes, demolition derby etc...

Cost: Adults: $8; Children (5-12): $5; Under 5: Free; Parking: $5

Website: www.miltonfair.com

Date: September 23 - 25, 2011

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6TH ANNUAL “SHARE THE ROAD FOR GREG” MEMORIAL RIDE

Location: Kelso Conservation Area

Time: 10:00 a.m. rain or shine, late registration opens at 8:00 a.m. (cash only)

Info: • 6th Annual Ride in memory of OPP Sergeant Greg

Stobbart. • Well marked routes with ride marshalls, police presence

and a short stop at the scene of Greg’s accident. • 30, 60, or 120 km distance races• Pre-ride refreshments and water along route, post ride

BBQ, and other goodies for each rider. • A chance to buy tickets to win an Aquila Road Bike. • All proceeds go to support the Share the Road

Cycling Coalition.• Come out and join us - have some fun, a great ride,

and support a worthy cause to promote safe cycling!

Cost: Adults: $85; Children (10-14): $42.00; Under 10: Free; Family (two adults & up to four children under 14 years): $170

Website: www.sharetheroad.ca/share-the-road-for-greg-ride-2011-p142964

Date: September 25th, 2011

CHRONIC ARTHRITIS PAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Location: Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr.

Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Info: Learn about the sources of arthritis pain. Hear about an assortment of helpful tips and medication to treat arthritis. Learn how to deal with your pain

Cost: Free

Telephone: 905-875-1681


5TH ANNUAL OAKVILLE HALF MARATHON, 10K AND WHOLE FOODS MARKET 2K

The 5th annual Oakville Half Marathon, 10K and Whole Foods Market 2K Family Fun Run/Walk takes place on Sunday September 25th in Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville.

Race weekend festivities in Coronation Park include a Runners Expo, registration and race kit pick up on September 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On September 25, the 10K starts at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon at 7:40 a.m., followed by the Whole Foods Market 2K Family Fun Run/Walk at 7:45 a.m. All events start and finish at Coronation Park. Participants and spectators will enjoy finish line entertainment and awards.

Volunteers are needed as course marshals along the route on race day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

For regional marathon enthusiasts, the event is a great warm-up run for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, as it is now on the Waterfront’s old date. With this new date and increased participation, Landmark Sports is looking to expand the event by possibly adding a 10K Student Relay next year.

The Oakville Half supports the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, Oakville Hospital Foundation, Oakville YMCA, Kerr Street Ministries, and Reach for the Rainbow.

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MILTON CONCERT PRESENTATIONS - RUSSIAN ROMANCE

Location: Milton Centre for the Arts, 1010 Main Street East

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Info: Milton Concert Presentations 26th season opens with Kerry Stratton, conductor, Lang Ling Liu, pianist and the Salon Group Palm Court Orchestra performing a Tchaikovsky program with Piano Concerto No.1 & Symphony No.4.

Cost: Adults: $40; Seniors: $35; eyeGo (High School ID required): $5

NOTE: Tickets will be sold exclusively at the Milton Centre for the Arts Box Office as of August 2, 2011.

For ticket sales prior to August 2, 2011 mail cheque, payable to Milton Concert Presentations, to MCP, P.O. Box 483, Milton, ON L9T 4Z1

Telephone: 905-878-6000

Date: October 7, 2011

5 KM RUN/WALK FOR MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Location: Milton Fair Grounds, 136 Robert St.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Info: Century 21 Future will present the Get A Move On! 5 km Run/Walk in support of Milton District Hospital Foundation.

• Music, food and entertainment at the Fairgrounds.• Celebrity appearances. • Kids Zone. • Live Bands. • Prizes. • Runners take to the downtown streets at 12:00 Noon, • Walkers/rollerbladers at 12:10 p.m.

Cost: $25 registration

Date: October 16th, 2011

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STORM THE TENLocation: Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton

Info: Ten-Hour Relay Adventure Race. 10km single-loop course (ie. not clover-leaf style). Each lap features paddling, running and mountain biking disciplines. Fully-marked racecourse with no navigation involved.

Categories:

• Solo Kayak - open and masters gender categories.

• Tag Team - teams of two only.

• Pairs Canoe-teamsoftwo,three,four,fiveorsix(all team formats include all-male, all-female and co-ed divisions).

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TURTLE ISLAND FESTIVALLocation: Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Road (formerly Steeles Avenue), Milton

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Info: Feel the drumbeat as the Iroquoian village comes

to life during this incredible celebration of Ontario’s First Nations. Event activities include: First Nations dancers, special guest presenters, First Nations arts & crafts sale, discovery hunts and more.

Telephone:905-854-0234,ext.22E-mail: [email protected]


FALL INTO NATURE WEEKENDSLocation: Conservation Halton Parks - Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg and Rattlesnake Point

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Info: Celebrating the natural beauty and colours of the Escarpment Parks. Each day, visitors will enjoy avarietyofuniqueoutdoorexperiencesincludingchairlift rides, guided hikes and wagon rides, a greatwaytoexperiencethefallcolours,plusliveentertainment featuring First Nations dancers, campfires,andkidsactivitiestoo.

Cost: Regular park entrance fees apply.

Website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1555

Date: October 8 - 10 & October 15 - 16, 2011

EVENTS going on in the CONSERVATION

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STORM THE TENLocation: Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road,

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FOREST FESTIVAL FUN DAY Location: Rattlesnake Point CA - Milton, ON

Time: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Info: Join us for a day to celebrate the International Year of Forests and learn about the trees and forests that are an integral part of the natural environment in our region. Visitors can enjoy interactive displays, demonstrations and more fun activities.

This event is being held during Conservation Halton’s Fall into Nature Festival.

Forests, and trees, are an invaluable part of our natural environment. The United Nations has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests, to remind us all of their importance. Conservation Halton is pleased to be joining in the celebrations with special events.

Cost: Regular park entrance fees apply.

Website: www.conservationhalton.ca/events.cfm?itemid=10278


EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY Location: Mountsberg Conservation Area - Campbellville, ON

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Info: The stars that twinkle in the night sky have captured the imaginations of all nations for thousands of years. Mr. Phil Mozel, from the Ontario Science Centre, will be your guide to the galaxies. Through informative presentations, breathtaking slides and hands-on telescope experience, he will introduce you to other worlds and teach you how to take photographs of the night sky. Start a brand new hobby using simple techniques with great results. Call early to ensure your participation – seats fill quickly! In case the clouds should cover the stars, we have an indoor itinerary planned.

Cost: Adults: $15; Children: $10 PLUS HST. Not appropriate for children under 5. Pre-registration is required

Contact: Conservation Halton


Phone: 905-854-2276 ext. 229


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The third annual Low Key Fest in Milton saw a new approach and partnership to bringing awareness and vital financial support to Community Living North Halton. This year saw the CLNH team up with the organizers behind the former Halton Rocks Festival to stage a dozen different musical acts on August 27.

While Hamilton’s Monster Truck headlined, one of the shining moments of the festival belonged to Superfire, a band of alumni from ErinoakKids, Ontario’s largest accredited children’s treatment centre that offers medical treatment and development services to families with special-needs children. Formed in 2007 by the centre’s music therapist, William Murray, the band rocked the afternoon with some classics from AC/DC and Kiss.

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