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Cover: Michael Moore Photography
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GREAT TOWN+GREAT FINDS
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Shopping in Milton................................................... 6
The Family Dinner.................................................. 46
BUSINESS
Recipes from Jason Bangerter................................ 48
U Weight Loss......................................................... 11
Take A Sip with Kevin Brauch................................ 50
Corelink Therapeutics............................................. 14
YOUR HOME
Small Business Advice............................................ 16
Halloween Decorating............................................ 52
Michael Moore Photography.................................. 18
Prepping Your Home For Winter............................ 54
Website Branding.................................................... 22
Picking The Right Mortgage................................... 58
The Nude Buddha................................................... 24
Real Estate.............................................................. 60.
Teatro Conference & Event Centre......................... 28
FITNESS & LIFESTYLES
PHILANTHROPY
Skin Care Tips......................................................... 62
Milton’s Walk of Fame........................................... 30
Personal Fitness...................................................... 64
OUT & ABOUT
Child Health Updates.............................................. 66
Day Trips................................................................. 32
AUTOMOTIVE
An Apple A Day...................................................... 35
Nine New Cars for 2012......................................... 70
Fall Harvest Fun...................................................... 45
COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................... 76
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October 2011 • Volume 1 Issue 3
905-635-0630 Publisher - Alison Harris alison@insidemilton.ca Associate Publisher - Cameron Wood cameron@insidemilton.ca Editor - Allison Dempsey editor@insidemilton.ca Account Executive - Brett Gervais brett@insidemilton.ca Account Executive - Leah Flippance leah@insidemilton.ca Graphic Design - Daiena Ciriello, Lindsay Pihach Web Developer - Richard Hampshire Michael Moore Photography Stacey Newman Photography Office Manager - Jordon Pierias Administrative Assistant - Sarah Allen Accounting - Britt Farrell To advertise in Inside Milton Magazine contact us at 905.635.0630 or email sales@insidemilton.ca Inside Milton Magazine is published 10 times per year. Inside Milton Magazine is a division of: Backspin Marketing Group, Unit 13 4391 Harvester Road Burlington, ON L7L 4X1 905-635-0630 President - Dan Lisle dan@backspingroup.com Chief Operating Officer - Scott Robinson jsrobinson@backspingroup.com Promotional Consultants Kevin Cavender Gerry Pielsticker Leslie Priest Glen Smith Grant Zikman Smart Marketing Starts Here www.backspingroup.com
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER As I have been around to see many of the local businesses since the launch of our magazine back in August, I have gotten the sense that our town has a really positive outlook on what is happening in Milton. Reaching into 15,000 homes and businesses with each issue allows us to be a bigger part of all the great things that are happening, from the exciting news for our local hospital to the success stories of those who provide us with their products and services each day. Without question, our town is growing, and that in itself is a positive aspect of the local economy. With the influx of new faces, comes new opportunities to build a better community and, if you are an entrepreneur, a loyal base of customers. The big question is “How do we reach out to those people and let them know about us?” Today there are many new tools at hand to deliver your message, from traditional print publications like Inside Milton Magazine, to the exciting new world of social media [check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @InsideMiltonMag]. Like many of you, we are building our own business with each issue; and so we invite you to share your experiences, and challenges, as you grow. We would love to share your story with our neighbours, and yours. Together we will continue to grow, build a better community and celebrate our successes.
Alison Harris, Publisher
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By now, everything should have almost returned to normal. It’s been a little better than a month since the kids went back to school, and hopefully have settled in with a new teacher, made some new friends and learned new excuses for not doing their homework while the weather is still decent enough to enjoy. I enjoy having some routine in my life, and that’s what the school year seems to do for many of us. And, as we have also reluctantly accepted the end of summer, autumn is a vibrant season for families and communities alike. It’s a cozy time of year, when we cuddle up with the ones we love, and enjoy the moments we have together. Food and friendship abound as we reunite with those we have lost touch with over the vacation months; and our plans become less spontaneous, as those favourite activities ramp up again and life just seems to ramble along at its own pace. From Thanksgiving get-togethers to shared laughter over how early the Christmas decorations start to appear, the season truly is a celebration of the harvest, in both a literal and metaphorical sense. As our community grows, now is a good time to reap some of the harvest by reaching out to new neighbours or getting involved in a new project. In a few short months we will be shuttering our enthusiasm for going outside - hibernating so to speak - and turning our attention inwards.
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There is no better time than now to explore what our community has to offer, from our scenic downtown to the autumn colours at the many parks and conservation areas that surround us. We hope you will take some time to celebrate and be thankful for the wonders we enjoy in Milton.
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Accolades For Halton Game Video games have a reputation for being frivolous time-wasters that prevent young adults from doing better in school or at work. Summer in Smallywood, a series of video games developed by The Centre for Skills Development & Training, is helping to dispel this negative reputation by leading the way in game-based learning. The centre is a not-for-profit incorporated affiliate of the Halton District School Board with seven locations in Halton and Mississauga. Summer in Smallywood is a free-to-play, online Flash game funded by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills. It is designed to help young adults (ages 15-30) enhance their ability to succeed at work. Users play the game as employees of “Smallywood,” an amusement park home to the world’s tiniest rides. The retiring owner, Mr. Small E. Wood, is looking for a replacement who can master three Essential Skills. The Government of Canada, along with other national and international agencies, identified nine Essential Skills as those required for work, learning and life. Essential Skills are used in every job and daily life, and are the foundation upon which all other skills are built. “Instead of going with traditional training materials, like written guides or slideshows, we chose to go with fun and interactive web-based games that young adults can enjoy playing,” said Kathy Mills, CAO for The Centre. Each module of Summer in Smallywood uses inherent learning properties of video games, which include a focus on problem solving, exploration and re-evaluating goals. The game and learning materials have been designed for
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Ashley Dent has been helping people destress and recover from injury for one year now. The owner of Corelink Therapeutics on Main Street just celebrated her first anniversary in business, and has a very clear vision of where she wants to be for the next one. A registered massage therapist, Dent says she had known from a young age that she wanted to explore a career in holistic and natural healing; which led her to massage therapy and further into her manual osteopathic studies.
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Osteopathy is a holistic practice that uses manual manipulation of the body and its tissues to identify and ease restrictions and constrictions of the body’s pathways. This restores a balanced state of well-being to the body. “It is performed in a non-invasive and gentle technique” explains Dent. “We pin-point that first point of injury and remove that, allowing the body to heal itself,” she adds. Founded in the 1870s by American physician Andrew Taylor Still, osteopathy’s overall philosophy is connected to the idea of the body healing itself. Dr. Still set out for an alternative treatment plan after watching his three children die from spinal meningitis in 1864, despite medical intervention. Dr. Still based his new system on the idea that manipulation of the spine could improve blood flow and thus improve health by allowing the body to heal itself. Osteopathy was officially recognized in the United States under Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, as he had personally been successfully treated by osteopathy. In Canada, Philippe Druelle, D.O., founded the first osteopathic school in 1981 in Montreal. A school was established in Toronto 10 years later. Today, the Canadian College of Osteopathy teaches a comprehensive five-year program in traditional osteopathy, followed by a year of independent study devoted to a research thesis. Dent is currently enrolled at the CCO. She explains that her fascination with people, and ease at which she connects with others, played a big role in venturing out on her own. “I did a lot of research in the area and selected a location on Main St., within the Firepower Training Centre, to setup my clinic. It has an amazing energy and would be a great location for helping people. As I started up my business George and Andrea (Savard), owners and operators of Firepower Training, were very supportive and we continue to enjoy a great working relationship today as our businesses grow.
In terms of the massage therapy side, Dent says her business continues to grow. Recently another therapist – Jennifer Henry-Rector – came on board. One of her specialties is pregnancy massage, a technique designed specifically for expectant mothers. “People come to massage therapy for a lot of different reasons,” she explains. While many company benefit plans provide coverage for both massage therapy and osteopathy, Dent recommends people understand what their policies guidelines and limitations are. “There are many medicinal and emotional benefits,” she says. “Whether it is treatment for something like tendonitis or muscular issues, or just destressing and relaxation.” In the end, Dent says the key component to manual osteopathic and massage therapy is helping the body heal, and the individual find comfort and happiness within themselves. “When you’re happy, you stand out more. You’re confident and your energy is higher.”
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How is Your Business? By Sharon Housley While it is important to learn from others it is also important that you do not allow, the experience of others to dictate all of your business making decisions. While the information gleaned from talking to other small business owners might help shape decisions and influence them, it should not be the end all be all.
All business owners like to believe that their business is in someway unique or unlike any other business. At its core though, how different are small businesses really? Nearly all small businesses struggle with relatively similar issues. Most owners wear multiple hats and have had to become jackof-all-trades in order to succeed and survive in the business world. While it is important to recognize the differences between various small businesses it is equally important to recognize the similarities. Small businesses often struggle with the same issues, and while its important to establish your own policies, do not be afraid to talk to and learn from other small business owners. The best way to meet other small business owners is to join the local Chamber of Commerce, industry organization or trade association. However, joining is not enough, you must participate in events, newsgroups and meetings. Trade associations, newsgroups and social business functions are great places to learn from the experience of other small business owners. Engage other business owners and share the lessons that you have learned.
Do not assume that just because something worked for someone else that it will work for you. Just because ABC Landscaping had a great return on investment for their advertising campaign in the local newspaper does not mean that a ABC Travel, with tours in France will have equal success advertising using the same medium. Owning a small business can be a fulfilling but also a potentially lonely proposition. There is no need to be isolated. Reach out to others that have faced similar issues and struggles. Use the experience of other small business owners to guide your decision making. With a little luck your business will thrive. n In 2011, Small Business Week will take place October 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22. n There are 2.4 million small businesses in Canada and 873,000 small businesses in Ontario. n Two-thirds of employees work for small businesses (in four major sectors in Canada). n
Milton Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Full Day Seminar Series October 19th, 2011 Teatro Conference Centre 121 Chisholm Drive
Sharon Housley manages marketing for www.feedforall.com software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for www.recordforall.com audio recording and editing software.
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Michael Moore explains that one of the big perks to his job is getting to be a part of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best moments in life.
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“One of the things I love most about my job is that it reminds me of how much love and kindness there is in the world - despite what you see on the news every day. I get to spend my time with people on some of the best days of their lives and I have the privilege of capturing those moments for my clients.” Michael has been capturing precious moments for people in Milton for the past two years and for seven years before that
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As a photographer, he spends a good amount of his time with families celebrating everything from wedding days to newborns.
weddings “My style is constantly evolving, but my biggest concern is maintaining a
timeless beauty that will be cherished for years to come.”
in the Peterborough area. His interest in photography grew from a previous career in interactive media, designing websites and multimedia marketing at the corporate level. “Some of that involved photography, but it didn’t have that human side to it. What attracted me to photographing weddings and special occasions was the creation of those lasting moments,” he says. “My clients treasure these memories as they’re passed down through generations and that gives me a great sense of accomplishment.”
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The local shooter likes to distinguish his photographic talents through his use of creative lighting and expert retouching techniques to create vibrant and dramatic images.
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“I’m finding a new outlet for my creativity,” he explains. “An additional upside to it is the opportunity to network with other local business owners and help them grow their brands through the use of professional and captivating imagery.”
Digital cameras were first developed in the early 1970s, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that they became more commercially viable. Now the technology resides pretty much everywhere, including cell phones.
He has also ventured into the “retail” side of things with a collection of fine art prints from his travels around the world from across Canada and the U.S. to Europe and New Zealand.
“Never before has imagery been so ubiquitous,” he says of photography. “But with the advent of high quality, low-cost DSLR cameras, many people choose to make do with having a ‘friend who owns a great camera’ capture life’s most precious moments, and this more often than not results in disappointment. That’s not to say that there aren’t a lot of talented amateurs out there, but it takes a very specific skill set and a great deal of experience to capture breathtaking images in the hectic and unpredictable wedding day environment or to capture those fleeting moments of beautiful expression that light up your infant’s face.”
Michael has travelled to locales such as Italy’s Lake Como and Mexico’s Mayan Riviera to photograph weddings, and is planning a trip to Sicily for another wedding this year. On the commercial side, his background in interactive media and extensive experience in Photoshop allow him to provide key imagery for company websites and promotional materials – something that he believes makes a world of difference in today’s visual marketplace.
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Building your brand with your website You have only seconds to grab the attention of your website visitor. How are you using your time? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent money and time building a brand for your business, creating a logo, letterhead, and brochures. You care about your company message, and you want customers to know you care about quality. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hired professional graphic artists, designers, and printers to do the job. But what have you done about your small business website design? Does it match the quality and look of your other marketing materials? Since the Internet has more reach than the rest of your marketing materials, it should demonstrate the
highest quality. And yet so many business owners have hired amateurs, relatives, teenagers, or created McWeb (fast setup, cookie-cutter) sites themselves. An important distinction about the Internet is the amount of time you have to create interest for your website visitor. You have only seconds to make a great impression. How are you using yours? Now is the perfect time to see if your small business website design needs some tweaking to make that great impression. Visit your own website and check out our three-step approach below to see if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for you to consider a change.
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Before you click to review your home page, ask yourself what your current business goals are. What do you want to accomplish? Are you selling a product or services? Do you want to provide information for prospective clients? Your goals and your business may have changed since you launched your site. Deciding on your current business goals will help you to decide on the main focus for your site. Discover what your largest strengths are as a brand. Use customer focus groups, surveys, interviews, or informal processes to find out what people are saying about you. The result should be something similar to your unique selling proposition or how customers benefit from doing business with you.
Now, visit your home page. What is the first item that you see? Your home page should feature your biggest strengths. The Internet is filled with what not to do. The challenge is creating something that will capture your audience quickly and reinforce your brand. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear, your customers may just click through to other websites and do business with the one that has a more defined message for them. If you need help with your website, or have dreams bigger than your technological know-how, let Backspin Marketing Group help you build your brand online, and bring the traffic with a well-defined, thought-out approach to Internet business.
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Personal Expression Tattoos: Not Just for Bikers Anymore Tattoos are beautiful and lasting pieces of bodily artwork, meaningful symbols meant to be admired and displayed for years to come. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not decisions to be made lightly. A tattoo is a permanent piece of artwork adorning your body, and finding not only the right parlour, but the right artist, is essential. Owned by Jason Copeman, Miltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Nude Buddha strives to help clients make the best, most unique decision based on what each individual desires. An upscale tattoo and piercing studio with four full-time artists and one full-time piercer, clients are in capable hands as they make decisions based on personal experiences and communication.
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“We pride ourselves on doing a lot of design, a lot of planning. We meet with clients several times to make sure they’re getting what they want. Even if it’s a walk-in asking for a butterfly, we make sure the customer is happy with the final design.”
“We do lots of portrait work, which is unusual and outside the norm,” says Copeman. A former welder with more than 10 years of tattoo experience, Copeman says there are too many tattoo studios out there who don’t take personal preference into consideration. “When you get passionate about something, you want to do it your way,” says Copeman. “We pride ourselves on doing a lot of design, a lot of planning. We meet with clients several times to make sure they’re getting what they want. Even if it’s a walk-in asking for a butterfly, we make sure the customer is happy with the final design.”
portfolios consisting of clean work actually produced by its artists. Boasting a clean, comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff, the studio is now offering a two-for-one piercing special with portions of proceeds going to leukemia research. “We try to go above and beyond the norm,” says Copeman. “And we try to do a lot in the community.” The Nude Buddha Tattoo Studio is located at 42 Bronte St S. Unit 14, Milton. Tel. 905-203-0737 Website: www. nudebuddha.ca Email: buddhatattoostudio@live.com
Catering to a more mature, upscale crowd, The Nude Buddha stands by its work, offering free touch ups and
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event elegance When it comes to special occasions or company gatherings, one thing that makes the event a memorable occasion is the elegance of the day. Here in Milton, the Teatro Conference and Event Centre lays out all the special touches to ensure an exceptional experience. From the often-overlooked details of table décor to the culinary mastery in every course, nothing is left to chance at Teatro. “Be it a lavish tent wedding, sumptuous holiday dinner party or a gala corporate function, we leave no detail untouched,” says Tiffany Budler, director of sales and marketing for the Alemilia Hospitality Group.
Featuring soaring 20 foot ceilings and stylish modern décor, Teatro offers two reception rooms, a large spacious atrium with bar, a meeting room with natural light and two spectacular outdoor patios for ceremonies and cocktail receptions. Located, just two minutes south of Highway 401 on Chisholm Drive, the facility is in close proximity to Pearson International Airport, the GTA west commercial business districts and area hotels. Many residents may recall the facility used to house the Premier Milton Cinemas movie theatre in the early 80s and 90s. Canadian Cuisine with Mediterranean influences and a team
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Event Elegance at Teatro of friendly and experienced staff committed to ensuring every detail is perfect all culminate to create an exceptional, stress-free event experience. Alemilia Enterprises Inc. was founded in 2005 by owner/chef Horst Summer when he purchased a small catering company in Halton Region creating Silver Thyme Events and Catering. With the purchase of the old Milton Premier Cinema building in 2009, the vision for Teatro Conference & Event Centre was born creating the Alemilia Hospitality Group. Honouring our roots in catering and centred around the food creations of Chef Horst Summer, the Alemilia Hospitality Group and its divisions strive to create the right atmosphere for all of your special occasions. “As part of my classical French training I was fortunate to apprentice under two star Michelin Chef Hans Stefan Steinheuer in Germany’s only red wine region, the Ahrtahl,” explains Chef Summer. “Upon returning to Canada, I put this classical French training to use and found new inspiration in the Mediterranean cuisines of Italy and Portugal. Through this
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fusion of cuisines, my menus offer clients a range of classical Canadian cuisine with Mediterranean influences to delight any pallet.” Chef Summer adds that while he was in Europe he learned a new responsibility towards the environment. “Chefs there are taught not to waste food and to return it to the cycle of life through composting. I have therefore decided to use compositing and recycling programs in all my operations, and wherever possible to supply my clients with biodegradable and recyclable products. Even small changes can make a big difference. Europe also taught me to follow nature’s lead by buying items that are in season for optimal flavour, quality and freshness. A dish does not start with a good recipe, but rather with the freshest raw ingredients that provide the best flavour. I believe that a kitchen is only as good as its ingredients. It is from these quality ingredients that a chef and his staff can truly strive to reach their potential and refine their recipes.”
Walk of Fame
honours Milton Residents Honouring someone who has done something extraordinary in his or her community is a wonderful way to create a lasting memory. Milton’s Walk of Fame, a legacy initiative of the 150th Anniversary Master Committee, and assisted by the Milton Historical Society, offers the chance to do just that. “Milton is fortunate to have an unusually high amount of interesting and qualified residents and former residents who have succeeded both nationally and internationally,” says Walk of Fame founder and local historian John Challinor. “People can submit nominations at any time, there is no deadline, and we’re next looking to present new inductees in January.” Although inductees need not have been born in Milton, they must have spent at least 10 years in the community during their periods of creativity. Anyone can submit a name for consideration. If the inductee meets all the criteria, their name is put forth to the Historical Society for consideration, then voted on by local council. Each Walk of Fame inductee is permanently recognized in the glass corridor that links the historic Town Hall (Town Hall West) to the new addition (Town Hall East). “There are very few programs of this kind in Canada,” says Challinor. “Other communities are now looking at Milton to see how they can start a similar recognition program. We’re quite original.” The Town’s 150th Anniversary Master Committee, together with the Milton Historical Society, hosted the first Walk of Fame Inductee Announcement Ceremony in July 2007, with 27 individuals officially inducted. On Jan. 1, 2010, another seven individuals were inducted into the Walk of Fame. The Milton Historical Society is responsible for administering the Walk of Fame Program and making nominee recommendations to Milton Council for approval based on specific criteria:
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Nominee Criteria 1. Nominee must be born in Milton, or spent formative or creative years in Milton. 2. Nominee must have lived in Milton for minimum of ten years. 3. Nominee’s accomplishments must be national and/ or international in scope. 4. Nominee’s achievement must be best-in-class in his/ her best-in-class field of endeavour and extended for a minimum of a two year calendar period. 5. Nominee’s achievement(s) must fit into the following fields: athletic (A); arts & entertainment (AE); business, agri-business & industry (BI); government & public service (GPS); health & science (HS). 6. Nominees will be added to Milton’s Walk of Fame as credentials permit, rather than on an annual basis. Previous inductees include: Peter Appleyard, a vibraharp soloist, international triathlon competitor Harry Barnes, Lieutenant-Colonel G. Allan Burton, wildlife artist Albert Casson, Ernest “Mr. Dressup” Coombs,
Colonel Frederick Herbert Deacon, political journalist Susan Delacourt, newspaper man Jim Dills, TV star David James Elliott, Colonel Chris A. Hadfield, NHL referee Bruce Melvin Hood, NHL player Mike Kaszycki, Canadian Senator Betty Kennedy, World Champion jiu-jitsu Diane Kranstz and Robert W. Kranstz, creative talent Douglas Leiterman, Blue Cross Ontario founder Dr. Wallace McCutcheon, NHL goaltender Peter McDuffe, inventor Peter Lymburner Robertson, NHL player Enio Sclisizzi, professional wrestlers Tiger Ali Singh and Tiger Jeet Singh, Minister of Transport and Communications James W. Snow, cattle showman and judge Bertram G.H. Stewart, NHL linesman Leon Evan Stickle, NHL player John Tonelli, marathoner Ed Whitlock, Blue Man Group member Matthew Banks, bag piper Gail Brown, Canada’s “Singing Priest” Father Mark Curtis, former mayor Dr. Clarkson Freeman, professional fisherman Bob Izumi, professional wrestler Peter “Hard Rock” McMullen, and doctor and missionary Dr. Wm. Edgar Robertson. For more information contact the Milton Historical Society at 905-875-4156 or by e-mail at miltonhistoricalsociety@bellnet.ca
MILLING ABOUT A wealth of history and great food await Ontario is home to a great collection of old mills, most of which allow
us to explore the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural and industrial history. Some are nothing more than a rough outline of a foundation, while others now host some of provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best chefs. For a culinary day trip, consider one of these converted mills and enjoy a taste of history blended with a savory meal.
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Aberfoyle Mill The delightful interior of the Aberfoyle Mill is a constant reminder of its history. Operating as a restaurant since 1966, the Mill was built in 1859 by a Scottish immigrant named George McLean. The mill functioned until the late 1920s. The Aberfoyle Mill offers four charming rooms; each distinguishingly decorated and named. The Aberfoyle is also home to Ontario’s second longest running Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. The restaurant offers lunch Monday to Friday, dinner seven days a week and a Sunday brunch. 519-763-1070, www.aberfoylemill.com
Ancaster Old Mill Built over a waterfall-fed creek that gushes down from the Niagara escarpment, the Ancaster Mill creates “Earth to Table” cuisine sourcing local, seasonal ingredients from near-by farms and food artisans. This results in seasonally changing menus of fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner menus Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday brunch and dinner. 905-648-1828, www.ancastermill.com
Benmiller Inn and Spa Benmiller has a very unique history behind its evolution from an old mill to the resort that it is today. Nestled in the rolling hills of Huron County just one hour north of London and two hours from Toronto, The Benmiller Inn and Spa offers gourmet regional cuisine, luxurious amenities, and elegant accommodations, with the sound of Sharpe’s Creek rushing by and a resplendent view of its shoreline from many guest rooms. The Ivey Dining Room is winner of the CAA Four Diamond Award. 519-524-2191, www.benmillerinnandspa.com
Cambridge Mill The Cambridge Mill is enjoying new life once again as a prestigious restaurant. Owned by the group that operates the Ancaster Mill, The Cambridge Mill also creates “Earth to Table” cuisine sourcing impeccable local, seasonal ingredients from near-by farms and food artisans. This results in seasonally changing menus of fresh, local ingredients. Perched along the banks of the Grand River, many of the restaurant’s tables provide scenic views of the river, and if good fortune is with you, remarkable entertainment thanks to the feeding herons below the damn. 519-624-1828, www.cambridgemill.com
Millcroft Inn and Spa The 100 acre estate is nestled in the rolling countryside of Southern Ontario’s Hills of Headwaters, a region which is rich with cultural, artistic and rural activities. The Millcroft Inn and Spa offers a refreshing blend of rural serenity and sophisticated hospitality in Caledon, Ontario. The menus are guided by the availability of fresh, organic and natural foods that grow in abundance in The Hills of Headwaters. The result is an assortment of delectable, seasonal dishes that regularly thrill the palates of even the most seasoned gourmands. 519-941-8111, www.vintagehotels.com/millcroft/dining.htm 33
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What’s better than eating apples fresh off the tree?
How about picking them yours elf! Fall is the perfect time to visit a local orchard and pick any number of unique and delicious brands. Fortunately, there’s a large and diverse orchard to be found right here in Milton at Chudleigh’s. Established in 1957, the 100-acre farm boasts more than 28,000 trees and 35 continuous miles of tree rows. And, should you ever tire of picking apples, the farm also has a children’s entertainment area with straw bales, slides and a straw maze, plus a retail store and a fully licensed restaurant. This year marks the 200th Anniversary of the discovery of Ontario’s own McIntosh apple. First discovered in Dundela, Ontario by John McIntosh in 1811, the crisp red and green apple with bright white flesh is a treat during the fall harvest and into the winter months. The initial discovery is considered a fortunate accident, as John McIntosh was clearing trees on his farm and noticed one tree in particular that produced superior fruit. John’s son, Allan McIntosh, took a serious interest in reproducing the tree and he eventually established a nursery and began selling the apple all across eastern Ontario. The original McIntosh tree was devastated by a fire in 1894, but continued to bear fruit for more than 90 years. Apples contain a healthy mix of fibre and antioxidants such as vitamin C and quercetin, which can help prevent chronic conditions such as cancer and heart disease. You can take advantage of these health benefits by snacking on an apple daily or incorporating them into recipes. Apples add flair to soups, salads and entrées, or can be used in baked goods.
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Cortland
Mild, sweet taste and crisp texture. Excellent for salads and fruit plates; resists browning. Good for pies and sauces.
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Empire
Cross between the McIntosh and Red Delicious. Slightly tart; juicy, firm and crisp. Ideal for snacks; makes great applesauce.
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Large size; firm, sweet and juicy; dark red and elongated. Excellent in salads; not recommended for cooking.
Crispin
Cross between the Golden Delicious and the Japanese Indo. Larger than average; tart to sweet taste and firm texture. Ideal for snack. Delicious in pies and chunky sauces.
Gala
Cross between a Kiddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orange and Golden Delicious. Average size; yellow-orange ground colour with a red blush. Ideal for eating fresh out-of-hand.
McIntosh
the McIntosh celebrates 200 years in 2011. Medium size; irregular round shape; green apple with red splash; white, juicy flesh; mildly tart, sweetness as it ripens.
Honey Crisp
A modern apple variety developed in the 1960s and introduced to the market in the 1990s. It has a sweetness, firmness, and tartness which make it an ideal apple for eating raw.
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TIMEof Year AGAIN sweet potato & ontario apple gratin Sweet potatoes, Ontario apples and the rich tang of Gruyère cheese are a divine combination of flavours and add a sweet touch to Sunday night’s roast pork dinner or your Thanksgiving dinner. Ingredients 3 lbs (1.5 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick rounds 1 onion, thinly sliced into rings 4 Ontario apples* peeled, cored and sliced in 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick rounds 1 cup (250 mL) milk 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Gruyère cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange half of the sliced sweet potatoes over the bottom of an 8-inch round (2 L) baking dish. Arrange half of the sliced onion rings over the sweet potatoes and half
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of the sliced apples over the onion. Repeat these layers with remaining ingredients.
golden and potatoes and apples are tender, approximately 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
In medium bowl, whisk together milk, flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over apples. Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 8 servings.
Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is bubbly and
*Variety Tip: For best results, use Ontario Empire, Golden Delicious, Spartan, Cortland or Northern Spy apples.
firecracker candied apples Kids will love these candied apples with a little bit of a “pop.” Easy to make, they will become a harvest favourite... and a guaranteed hit at birthday parties, family gatherings and sweet celebrations. Ingredients 2 (500 mL) cups sugar 3/4 cup (175 mL) water 1/2 cup (125 mL) light corn syrup 1/2 tsp (2 mL) red food colouring 12-14 9.5g packets Pop Rocks 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil 12 small Ontario Crispin apples 12 candy sticks
the heat. Place onto baking sheet to cool, repeat steps with remaining apples. Store candied apples at room temperature and enjoy within 24 hours for best results Makes 12 candied apples. Source: www.onapples.com
Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush generously with vegetable oil, set aside. In a medium heavy bottomed pot, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and food colouring. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium high, boiling until candy mixture reaches a temperature of 290°F-300°F, hard crack stage, about 20 minutes. Empty all Pop Rock packets into a small bowl and mix with the vegetable oil and set aside. Insert candy sticks half way into apples and place next to candy mixture. When candy is ready, remove from heat, tilt pan slightly to one side while dipping an apple, twisting to thoroughly coat the apple and let excess candy drip away. Working quickly, remove from pot and lightly roll into pop rocks to coat sides. Some pop rocks may crackle from
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Apple Facts • There are about 16,000 acres of apples produced in Ontario. • The crab-apple is the only apple native to North America. • Apples come in all shades of reds, greens, and yellows. • Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie. • 7,500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the world. • Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free. • A medium apple is about 80 calories. • Apples are a great source of the fibre pectin. One apple has five
grams of fibre.
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The science of apple growing is called pomology.
Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit. Most apples are still picked by hand in the fall. The apple tree originated in an area between the Caspian and the Black Sea.
• Apples are a member of the rose family. • The largest apple picked weighed three pounds. • Most apples can be grown farther north than most other fruits,
because they blossom late in spring, minimizing frost damage.
• It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple. • Apples have five seed pockets or carpels. Each pocket contains
seeds. The number of seeds per carpel is determined by the vigour and health of the plant. Different varieties of apples will have different number of seeds.
• The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence. • Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if they
were refrigerated.
• A bushel of apples weights about 42 pounds and will yield 20-24
quarts of applesauce.
• Archaeologists have found evidence that humans have been
enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C.
• It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider. • Apples account for 50 percent of the world’s deciduous
fruit tree production.
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Harvest Festival Springridge Farm Ushers in Season with Family Fun This fall, when the colours change and the temperatures drop, be sure to take advantage of the local outdoor festivals going on. Springridge Farm’s annual Harvest Festival runs every weekend in October, including Thanksgiving Monday. Activities include a professional puppet show, “The Great Pumpkin Mix-Up,” a wagon ride to the five-acre Corn Trail, the popular Boo Barn, Face Painting, a new Spiderweb Climber and Farm Yard Pipe Slide. Admission prices include access to the Fun Farm Yard with Farm Animal Barn, Escarpment Educational Lookout, Giant Sandbox, Plywood Milking Cow, Witches Mouth Corn Trail, Tricky Trails Corn Maze, Straw Bale Jumping and Pyramids. Optional Pony Rides are $3 a child. There’s also a weekend BBQ, and a Halloween Parade, headed by a professional bagpiper. The Hughes family has been fruit farming for six generations, and more than 100 years. Farmer John’s parents, Leslie and Isobel Jane Hughes, purchased the farm in 1960 and grew about 50 acres of sour cherries. They were grown, picked, and shipped to the canneries, to be sold as frozen pitted cherries. These days the farm grows and sells a variety of crops, including strawberries and pumpkins. While there is no charge to enter the Springridge Farm Gift Shop, Bakery and Café, admission charges apply to those wishing to enjoy the Festival, The Fun Farm Yard and Wagon Ride. For frequent visitors a 2011 Season Pass is available:
Individual Pass $20, Family of 3 Pass $60, Family of 4 Pass $70. Wagon Ride Departure Times (weather permitting): Weekends: 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30 Weekdays: 11:00, 1:00 & 4:00 The hours of Harvest Festival are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m to 5 p.m., mid-April until Christmas. 7256 Bell School Line, Milton. 905-878-4908 info@springridgefarm.com
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Beer-Butt Turkey Hosting the Thanksgiving feast this year? Why not free up the oven for freshly baked pies and use your backyard grill to barbecue a beer-butt turkey. Inspired by the flavours of fall and a longing to keep the grill fired up, this recipe is made with an English-style porter with a hint of Canadian maple syrup. Ingredients: • 1 whole 8-pound turkey • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning • 1/4 cup salt and pepper (equal parts) • 1 Rickard’s Dark tall boy can (or another porter beer) Tools: • Grill with full tank of gas / propane • Meat thermometer Preparation: Ensure your propane tank is full before beginning. Preheat barbecue on high.
reaches 170° F (77 °C) in the breast area and 180 °F (83 °C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Remove neck and giblets. Rinse turkey inside and out then pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey lightly with oil, then inside and out with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
Carefully remove from grill, cover and let rest for 12-15 minutes before removing the beer can. Be careful not to spill, contents will be hot. Carve turkey and serve immediately.
Open your can of porter and place on a solid surface. Grabbing a turkey leg in each hand, plunk the bird ‘cavity’ over the beer can. Cover tips of drumsticks with foil to avoid burning. Insert digital thermometer into the thigh of the turkey. Turn one side of the barbecue burner completely off and the other side to a medium-high heat. Place the turkey on the side of the grill that is turned off so it is cooked by indirect heat. Balance the bird on the grill with its two legs acting as support. Close the lid and grill over medium indirect heat for approximately 1 1/4 hours, or until the internal temperature
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THANKSGIVING
is time to give thanks for food and family By Allison Dempsey
Turkey and stuffing? Check. Cranberries and candied yams? Check. Butter, mashed potatoes and fresh rolls? Check, check and check. The dinner table is loaded with fresh, tantalizing food, so what else does one need for a successful family Thanksgiving this year? Well, maybe a family? While the food itself isn’t always a snap to prepare, it can be child’s play compared to the wrangling it takes to get extended family members to throw aside their long-standing personal differences and sit down together long enough to keep the gravy from congealing. At this time of year, we all like to pretend our families are “perfect,” that we all get along, or at least get along long enough to sit around a table and shovel food down our throats. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. There are plenty of reasons why family members don’t see eye-to-eye, but there are also plenty of reasons why we should all at least make an effort to do so during the holiday season. Occurring on the second Monday in October (since 1957), Thanksgiving is an annual Canadian holiday designed to give thanks at the close of the harvest season. Thanksgiving corresponds to the English and continental-European Harvest Festival, with homes and churches decorated with cornucopias, pumpkins, wheat sheaves, and other harvest notions. While the actual Thanksgiving holiday is on a Monday, Canadians eat their Thanksgiving meal on any day of the three-day weekend, though Sunday and Monday are the most common. And yes, the notion of families eating the meal together is as an important part of the yearly
tradition as the food itself. Since the average Canadian child watches 15.5 hours of TV each week and spends an additional five hours per week playing video games and surfing the Internet, it’s becoming more and more vital that we encourage our children to toss the electronics aside long enough to have a coherent conversation with family members. By high school graduation, the average teen will have spent more time watching television than in the classroom, according to the Canadian Pediatric Society. That’s pretty frightening. Unfortunately, when meals aren’t prepared at home or are eaten in front of a television or computer screen, fast food and processed or packaged foods are the ones kids typically turn to. And, with childhood obesity rates on the rise, we, as parents, can’t help but worry.
So, this Thanksgiving holiday, give thanks not only for the healthy food that you have prepared to eat and share, but for the family members, young and old, that are eating and sharing the food with you. By making the holiday a true family affair, you’re assuring that everyone understands how important true family time really is.
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
RED WINE CHICKEN Traditionally, this recipe is made with the old rooster on the farm. The meat is tough and full of tendon so it is important to braise the rooster in the wine for close to three hours.
Serves 4 - Ingredients:
3. To cook the chicken, season with salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides. In a sauté pan, using vegetable oil sauté the chicken, skin side down for about four minutes or until you achieve a golden brown colour. Turn and cook another four minutes. Depending on the size of the chicken you may have to finish the cooking in the oven. If you have a meat temperature probe the desired internal temperature reading is 165OF.
• 4 Cornish hen or 4 de-boned chicken breasts\thighs from your butcher
4. To use the marinade as a sauce, reduce the wine and herbs and vegetables down to about 1 cup in volume.
• 2 bottles of full bodied red wine from Burgundy. (Reserve one for drinking)
5. Off the heat whisk in about 1 tbsp. of cold butter to thicken. Adjust seasoning and serve.
This easy to do, more modern version is made with chicken and needs no braising at all. I serve this dish with creamy mashed potato, Ontario green beans, sautéed mushrooms and fried bacon although it would be just as nice served on a green salad or even in a sandwich made with your favourite crusty bread.
• 1 carrot peeled and sliced • 1 onion peeled and sliced • 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
JASON BANGERTER TIPS The sugar in the wine may speed up the caramelized process of your chicken while frying.
• ½ bunch fresh thyme • ¼ bunch fresh parsley
Keep a close eye on it so that you don’t burn the delicate flesh.
• 2 fresh bay leaves torn • 1 tsp. black pepper corns • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil for frying • salt and pepper to taste
Method: 1. Place the chicken, sliced vegetables, pepper corns and fresh herbs in a deep dish and pour in enough wine over the contents to cover. Wrap tight in cling film and marinate in the fridge over night.
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2. The next day, remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towel.
The thigh meat is best for this recipe; it is moist and supple every time. If you would like to use the marinade but not thicken it with butter. Another option is to thicken the sauce with a slurry of corn starch. For a natural reduction, simply reduce the marinade over medium heat to a sauce consistency. This will take a little more time and requires more attention.
Enjoy!
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JASON BANGERTER AU T U M N S Q UA S H S O U P 1 cooking onion
2 sprigs of rosemary
1 carrot
6 sprigs of parsley
4 pieces of garlic
¼ cup of Maple syrup
1 sticks of celery
½ a stick of cinnamon
1 small sized butternut squash cleaned and diced
1 cup of dry white wine
1 acorn squash cleaned and diced 2 bay leaves
3 liters chicken, duck or vegetable stock Salt and pepper
6 sprigs of thyme Born and raised in Milton and still a Milton resident, Jason Bangerter is Executive Chef of Oliver & Bonacini’s Canteen and Luma at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto. Method 1. Peel and slice (1\4 inch cut)-onions, carrots, garlic, celery and squash. 2. In a heated soup/stock pot sweat the vegetables until tender. 3. Add wine and reduce by half. 4. Cover ingredients with water or stock just one inch above the ingredients. 5. Add the cinnamon. 6. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. 7. Tie the herbs in a tight bundle with string and add to the pot. JASON BANGERTER TIPS –This is a great heartwarming soup and a family favourite! Garnish with maple syrup, croutons and vanilla yoghurt. At the restaurant I bling it up with braised duck, cured foie gras and roasted chestnuts…
8. Cook for ½ hour, remove and discard the herb bundle and cinnamon. 9. Puree in a food processor and strain through a sieve. 10. Season to taste and serve.
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KEVIN BRA Gemini Award-winning television host Kevin Brauch has spent a career travelling the globe in search of the most unique beverages. His show on the Food Network, The Thirsty Traveler, has been seen in 65 countries on five continents. He is currently working on his next television program CheF*OFF for Food Network Canada. Inside Milton Magazine recently caught up with the celebrity bartender to chat about creating something unique for entertaining your guests this season. With hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and rhubarb on mind, Brauch shared his Great Pumpkin moment with us and a bit of Autumn Indulgence. Brauch spends his off-camera time writing comedy and keeps fit by playing year-round ice hockey, mountain biking and triathlon training. Guilty pleasures include imported beer, CD shopping and sneaking out of work mid-afternoon for a trip down to the pub to cheer on the Arsenal Gunners Football Club of London, England.
AUTUMN INDULGENCE Sweetness from the icewine and the spicy nature of this special tea combine beautifully to create a masterful autumn cocktail. Wonderful for Thanksgiving and holiday entertaining. Sophisticated and yet still very approachable and fun! Ingredients: • 1oz Mission Hill Reserve 2006 Vidal Icewine (or similar) • 1oz Premium Vodka ABSOLUT • ½ oz Cointreau Liqueur • 2oz chilled, 2 hour steeped Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea • 2 dashes Twisted & Bitter Orange Bitters Action: Combine ingredients (in order) over ice in cocktail shaker Stir for 20 revolutions Strain into chilled 5oz (or 6oz) cocktail glass Garnish: Three (semi-frozen, chilled) cranberries
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RAUCH
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN
(AKA CHARLIE BROWN) ‘BAR STYLE’ Ingredients: • 1 large tablespoon pumpkin puree • 2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon • 2 dashes rhubarb bitters • Juice from half lemon • Dash cinnamon and nutmeg • 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup (2:1 ratio sugar to water depending on sweetness of puree) Action: Brush inside of cocktail glass with thick cranberry puree (SEE PHOTO) Set aside in fridge to chill Ice into stainless 1/2 of Boston shaker - set aside Build all ingredients into glass 1/2 of Boston shaker Pour ingredients into iced stainless and seal shaker Gently shake and/or roll and/or aggressive stir for 20-30 seconds (if your ice is small & brittle - not too much force or drinks will be over watered with melted ice) Double strain slowly into cranberry painted cocktail glass (pour away from cranberry paint if possible) FOR ‘BAR STYLE’ ADD ONE EGG WHITE TO BOSTON GLASS, SEAL WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS AND SHAKE AGRESSIVELY FOR A MINIMUM of 30 seconds TO EMULSIFY EGG WHITE.
Enjoy! Gobble Gobble...
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Set out carved pumpkins with candles inside them around your door and along your walkway, and hang white Christmas lights in trees or along fences.
Spooky or Cute or somwhere inbetween the most important thing to remember this Halloween is to use your imagination, and have fun!
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Need some gravestones? Use old boxes and pieces of cardboard for your own front lawn cemetery.
Spookify Your Home this
Halloween By Allison Dempsey
We’re all familiar with “that” home in our neighbourhood: the one where the owners go all out every Halloween with the most elaborate displays, from intricately carved pumpkins and dangling ghosts, to sound effects, moving figurines and even dry ice machines. And while some onlookers may scoff, Halloween is that one time of the year when you can put fake tombstones covered with blood on your front lawn without fear of the police turning up at your door. It’s a fun celebration, for kids and adults alike, so here are some tips for having fun with decorating, both inside and out. Garbage bags aren’t just for garbage anymore. Create a spider by stuffing a large black garbage bag and using extra strips as legs, or mini ghosts with smaller white bags. Need a spider’s web? Butcher’s string or twine makes a great “web” for your “spider” to crawl on. To create corpses of your very own, stuff old clothing with newspaper, plastic bags, or other clothing, then prop your “body” on the porch or lawn. Old bed sheets make great ghosts, which can then be hung on your porch, or attached to sticks in the front lawn.
For easy indoor Halloween decorations, use nature-based, autumn colours such as candles in gold, orange and brown, for a warm, outdoorsy touch inside. You can also utilize the Halloween crafts your children make in school, or get them to make some crafts of their own at home, such as sponges cut in circles and dipped in orange paint or ink for instant pumpkins. Another creative, fun idea is to decorate a Halloween tree. Your “tree” could be as simple as a large branch in a pot, or your actual fake Christmas tree, decked out any Halloween decorations you desire, some orange and white lights, or anything else black and orange you can dream up. Spooky or cute or somewhere in between, the most important thing to remember this Halloween is to use your imagination, and have fun!
Need some gravestones? Use old boxes and pieces of cardboard for your own front lawn cemetery. Set out carved pumpkins with candles inside them around your door and along your walkway, and hang white Christmas lights in trees or along fences. And, if you really want to make an impression, create fog by putting dry ice in a bucket of lukewarm water, with a water-to-ice ratio of about two-to-one.
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Preparing Your Home for the Winter Months No one wants to believe it’s coming, but summer is officially over, fall is here, and yes, winter is on its inevitable way. And, unfortunately, we all know how long winter lasts in Canada. But, just in case you’re considering packing it all up and cocooning in your house for the next six months or so, now is the time – now, before the snow flies and the temperatures drop to sub-zero – to ensure your house is in tip-top shape for the brutally cold months ahead. 1. Furnace Inspection: It’s what will help keep you toasty this winter, so you don’t want it to be calling it quits in, say, January. Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat. 2. Prepare the Fireplace: An alternative, economical heat source is always a good thing in case of a power outage. Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds. If the chimney hasn’t been cleaned in a while, remove soot and creosote. Buy firewood or chop wood, and store it in a dry place away from the exterior of your home. Inspect the fireplace damper for proper opening and closing. 3. Check the Exterior, Doors and Windows: You don’t want any of that essential heat escaping as the winds howl and the snow flies. Inspect the exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes. Use weather stripping around doors to
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prevent cold air from entering the home and caulk windows. If your home has a basement, consider protecting its window wells by covering them with plastic shields. Switch out summer screens with glass replacements from storage. Install storm windows.
4. Inspect Roof, Gutters & Downspouts: Always an important consideration for heavy snow and/or sleet. Add extra insulation to the attic to prevent warm air from creeping to the roof and causing ice dams. Check flashing to ensure water can’t enter the home. Replace worn roof shingles or tiles. Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray water down the downspouts to clear away debris. Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct water away from the home. 5. Service Weather-Specific Equipment: You may no longer be cutting the lawn, but the grass will still be there next summer. Plus, there’s always snow to blow this year. Drain gas from lawnmowers. Service or tune-up snow blowers. Replace worn rakes and snow shovels. Clean, dry and store summer gardening equipment. Sharpen ice choppers and buy bags of ice-melt/sand. 6.
Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: An essential consideration no matter what time of year. Buy extra smoke detector batteries and change them when daylight savings ends. Install a carbon monoxide detector near your furnace and/or water heater. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they work. Buy a fire extinguisher or replace an extinguisher older than 10 years.
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Prevent Plumbing Freezes: A big pain and a bigger mess, and it can be avoided. Locate your water main in the event you need to shut it off in an emergency. Drain all garden hoses. Insulate exposed plumbing pipes. Drain air conditioner pipes and, if your A/C has a water shut-off valve, turn it off. If you go on vacation, leave the heat on, set to at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Landscaping & Outdoor Surfaces: Trim trees if branches hang too close to the house or electrical wires. Plant spring flower bulbs and lift bulbs that cannot survive winter such as dahlias in areas where the ground freezes. Seal driveways, brick patios and wood decks. Move sensitive potted plants indoors or to a sheltered area.
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Prepare an Emergency Kit: This one can’t be stressed enough! Buy indoor candles and matches/lighter for use during a power shortage. Find the phone numbers for your utility companies and tape them near your phone or inside the phone book. Store extra bottled water and non-perishable food supplies (including pet food, if you have a pet), blankets and a first-aid kit in a dry and easy-to-access location. Prepare an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency.
10. Don’t forget to have some fun this winter! This all sounds like a lot of work, but taking care of things now will allow you to relax and try to enjoy all that winter has to offer.
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SHORT OR LONG TERM How to Determine the Right Mortgage Term for You By Tom Snow
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Choosing the mortgage term that is right for you can be a challenging proposition for even the savviest of homebuyers. However, by understanding mortgage terms and what they mean in dollars and sense, you can save the most money and choose the term that is right for your situation as well. The first consideration when comparing various mortgage terms is to understand that the longer the term generally means a higher corresponding interest rate. And, the shorter the term generally means a lower corresponding interest rate. While this generalization might lead you to believe that a shorter term is always the preferred option, this simply is not always the case. Sometimes there are other factors, either in the financial markets or in your own life, which you will also have to take into consideration when you select your mortgage term length.
years has passed, you will also have a lower principle balance due, which will also help you with your payment amount as well. If you are shopping for a mortgage for an investment property, you will likely want to match the term with your investment strategy. If you have a long term strategy and plan to hold the property for say five years, then you might select a term accordingly. However, if you plan to sell in one year, then a shorter term might be more suitable. This will allow you to know that the mortgage payment on the property will be steady while you own the property and allow you to better project your future income from the property more accurately. While no single mortgage term is right for everyone, by understanding your tolerance for risk, and your personal financial situation, you can choose the mortgage term which will work the best for you. One of the most important things to remember is that while mortgage rates have been wonderfully low, this is not likely to be the case in the years to come. Make sure you consider this when you fund your property purchase. The absolute last thing you want to do is have to renew your mortgage and find out that you can no longer afford your property at the new higher interest rate.
By selecting a shorter mortgage term, such as six months, one year or three years, you can sometimes continually renew your mortgage with more short terms, and their corresponding lower interest rates, and pay down your mortgage more quickly and at a lower interest rate. However, when you do this you run the risk that the interest rates will raise before you can renew and with it so will your mortgage payment. If you have a high tolerance for risk, and believe the interest rates will drop, then a short mortgage term may be a good choice for you. If paying your mortgage each month places you close to the financial edge of your comfort zone, you may want to opt for a longer term mortgage, for instance five, seven or even ten years, so that you can ensure that you will be able to afford your mortgage payments should the interest rates continue to increase. Hopefully, by the end of the mortgage term you will be in a better financial situation and can afford higher mortgage payments should you have to renew at a higher rate. And, by the time the five
For more information call Tom Snow at Dominion Lending Centres lic #M09002645 at 905-691-4033 or at www.thomassnow.ca
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The Google Monster & Real Estate By Seth Ferguson
What is the most influential word of the 21st Century? Answer: Google. In June 2006, “to google” became synonymous with searching the Internet when the search engine juggernaut was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Since then, Google has come to dominate the Internet, changing the playing field for business everywhere – including real estate. Current statistics show that 90% of potential home buyers begin their real estate search on the Internet. It used to be that one would call a realtor to flip through the mammoth MLS listings book as a preliminary search. Now, with the click of a mouse, an abundance of information is available through Google.
This can be a good thing, but also very bad. On the bright side, hours of driving through town squinting to see an agent’s phone number on a sign in the dark are saved with a quick and easy Internet search. Need to compare properties? Many websites have features allowing you to search area properties, view photos and details. Properties from across Canada are just a mouse-click away. In a matter of seconds, you have information that, 20 years ago, would have taken multiple phone calls and many hours to collect. Progress has certainly improved things for both consumer and agent alike, but nether regions of the Internet are filled with danger. Information overload is the risk of the Google Monster. Today, consumers are simply flooded with information that most don’t have the training or proper skills to digest. The hours that used to be spent driving around and calling realtors are now spent reading articles and web pages that
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give you superfluous information, statistics that don’t relate to your market, and many personal opinions from people with only a scant understanding of the real estate industry. When searching for accurate information about a major investment, such as a home, one is best to consult reputable, professional sources. One must also be careful not to fall victim to “researchitis,” which means to become so fixated on research that you lose track of why you went to the Internet in the first place: to find a property to buy. Searching the Internet is a great way to see what is out there, to look at pictures and uncover the current trends, but it is only a start. Remember, you only get the “feel” of a home by visiting it and not by looking at pictures and stats on the computer. The last, but ever-present, danger is that anyone can claim to be whatever they choose on the Internet. When searching Google for real estate, users are presented with a myriad of potential agents, many of whom claim to work in your area. Beware! There are many who have never set foot in Milton who claim to be local experts, even when their office addresses are in another town. One does not hire a tour guide from Windsor when sight-seeing in Ottawa.
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As you may have read in my August 2011 article, using a local expert is extremely important in real estate simply because the stakes are too high. It is for the aforementioned reasons that I always suggest customers find a local realtor, even in the search phase, to help them decipher this overabundance of information. This helps the customer stay on track and keep an educated eye when reading articles and stats of dubious quality; not be led down wasteful and irrelevant research paths. With a realtor’s experience and expertise, the home finding process becomes a fun, rewarding activity, and not one of being bogged down with information. Don’t be the Google Monster’s next meal. Seth Ferguson is a sales representative with Century 21 Future Realty in Milton. He serves Halton Region, including Milton, Georgetown, Oakville, Burlington and Acton. Looking to buy or sell? www.sethferguson.ca
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THREE STEPS TO HEALTHY SKIN By Joanne Hendry
It takes a little bit of effort to have healthy vibrant skin – think of it as a work out for your skin. Give your skin the attention it deserves. Skin is the largest organ of our body so it is critical to nourish it both inside and out. Why do we do it? To remove excess oils and dirt, to retain moisture, maintain balance and protect against free radical damage on a daily basis.
Basic daily skin care involves three steps twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
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Washing with a gentle cleanser to remove make up and environmental pollutants from the surface of the skin. Toning, a step often skipped but shouldn’t be because it refreshes and stimulates the skin, removes impurities and restores the natural pH of the skin. Toning allows for better moisture absorption when a moisturizer is applied.
Moisturizing hydrates and softens the skin infusing vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Even oily skin needs hydration so always use a moisturizer that caters to your skin’s individual needs.
Never skip the basics. More involved skin care incorporates the use of exfoliation, facial masks and treatment serums. As we age our skin turnover becomes more sluggish so exfoliation is key to maintaining that healthy glow and allowing all the products we use to penetrate and do what they were intended to do. Topical exfoliation removes the hard keratin layer triggering cellular rejuvenation and revealing smooth, vibrant skin. Exfoliation should be done once to twice per week depending on your skin. Treatment masks, apart from feeling heavenly, serve to improve the overall health of the skin – addressing different skin conditions such as elasticity, dryness, oiliness, acne, rosacea and many other skin needs. Similar to treatment masks, serums serve to enhance basic skin care through highly concentrated active ingredients designed to penetrate deep into the skin’s surface to target specific skin conditions. Serums can be used at night daily or a couple of times per week.
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Be consistent, your skin will love you and you will love your skin. And never forget the sun protection: always apply an SPF-sun protector on its own on top of your moisturizer or make sure it is incorporated into it. The sun causes a great deal of damage to the skin and the purpose of caring for it is to prevent that. Although the signs of damage are not apparent right away, the long term damage as we age is significant.
By taking the necessary steps to guard against sun damage now, you are ensuring that your healthy skin lasts a lifetime. Joanne Hendry is the owner of Allegra Organic Spa & Boutique, located at 181 Main St East in Milton. 905-693-0057, allegraspa.com
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MAK E THE MOS T OF YO U R
COMMITMENT By Benjamin Schoene
Whether it’s your New Years’ resolution, your winter escape trip to Mexico, or your summer bikini body – these are all reasons we are familiar with to start a fitness regime. “I need to start exercising because ____.” That’s great … but where do you start? What else do you have to change about your lifestyle? How do you make the most out of your new commitment to a better you?
I start?” and my answer is always the same – join a class. For a newcomer to the gym, classes are the best way to start. By joining a class, you enjoy the social benefits of a group setting. Friends are quickly made and these friends help you be accountable to your fitness goals. Miss a class, they’ll send you a text or give you a call to ask why you weren’t there and will let you know they missed you.
Let’s try and answer some of these questions – for many people, working out, getting fit and joining a gym can be daunting and intimidating tasks. Most people have never worked out before, and therefore don’t really know where to begin. They have never assessed their diets before and really broken down what it is they are eating and how their bodies are processing these foods. Most people are intimidated by a gym because they don’t know what the machines do, and where to start with them – and in some cases, improper use of these machines can lead to injuries.
The great part is you are now not only accountable to yourself, but someone else is counting on you to help them through their own journey – whatever that may be.
The benefits of fitness are countless – more energy, self confidence, increased health benefits. Exercise helps prevent disease and can boost your immune system. The risk of osteoporosis, arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol can be significantly reduced with weight training and cardiovascular exercise. The first question I get almost every time someone signs up at Fitness, Etc. is “I’ve never worked out before, where do
Most gyms offer classes in various levels of difficulty. If you don’t know which class to try or which might be a good fit for your fitness level, ask someone. At Fitness, Etc we will be happy to take the time to explain the classes to you and to suggest a class that might fit your fitness level. If you are too shy to ask, most gyms will list their classes online with a brief description of each class. Check those out and pick a class that sounds exciting to you and is appropriate for your fitness level. Not interested in classes – no problem. Most gyms offer a free orientation session with a trainer to get you familiar with your new surroundings – take advantage of this. A great tip I always suggest is to use the facility a few times on your own before doing your orientation – that way you will know what you don’t know. This will give you a chance to wonder
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around, find out what equipment looks particularly daunting and confusing, and you’ll have specific questions you can ask the trainer during your orientation. Be careful many gyms use this orientation as a means to sell you personal training (which isn’t always a bad thing), just be aware of what you are looking for and take advantage of this orientation session to make sure you feel comfortable and confident using the equipment – so you’ll actually use the equipment and the facility. So, now what? You’ve made some new friends, you are going to the gym 2-3 times a week and you are loving it, but something is still holding you back – your not progressing to your goal as quickly or as easily as you’d like to be.
What’s wrong? Diet! What are you putting into your body? As with exercise many people are intimidated by changing or even assessing their diets – I often hear “everything’s bad for you” or “I don’t have time to make my own lunch” and “where do I start?” All common questions – and the first thing I recommend is to create a food journal. For an entire week write down everything you eat (including condiments, snacks, desert, coffees at Tim Hortons, etc.) and when you eat them. At the end of that week, sit down and assess your diet. Very quickly you’ll be able to see what you’re eating and when you get yourself into trouble. Many people have specific “trouble times” when cheating on their diet is a common occurrence. Once you recognize these times, you will be amazed how by just eliminating these one at a time will make a huge difference in achieving a better and healthier you … try it, it works!
Benjamin Schoene is president of Fitness, Etc., Milton’s newest fitness facility. Located at 6901 Derry Rd, in the Derry Heights Plaza. Fitness, Etc. is a privately owned, community-based fitness facility.
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PROTECTING
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Top Tips For Flu Season Most health specialists agree that the flu shot is the most effective way to stop a virus in its tracks. Adding that to a healthy lifestyle that includes a regimen to build immunity is a great way to stay healthy right through until spring. Take a look at these Top 10 Tips to beat the flu: 1. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 2. Use a tissue, sleeve or elbow for a sneeze and cough since hands spread germs more quickly. 3. Don’t touch your face in public until you’ve washed your hands. 4. Drink plenty of fluids to flush germs out of your system while you hydrate. 5. Get fresh air to beat the indoor recycled heat and to keep your body moist. 6. Take natural supplements to boost your immune system. 7. Eat foods containing vitamin-boosting phytochemicals like dark green, red, and yellow vegetables and fruits. 8. Do aerobic exercise regularly to pump oxygen from your lungs to your blood, increasing the body’s natural virus-killing cells. 9. Cut out alcohol since it suppresses the immune system and dehydrates the body, slowing your recovery. 10. Relax quietly or meditate for at least 30 minutes every day to activate your immune system. SOURCE: News Canada
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In November 2010, Dr. Donna Goldenberg, paediatrician at Credit Valley Hospital and Hospital for Sick Children, received an alarming call from one of her patients—a mother of an 18-month-old baby boy who had been experiencing diarrhea. Initially, the mother thought it would pass, so she waited, watched and gave him fluids. But the diarrhea was coming often, too often, and in quite large volumes. Every time her baby drank even small amounts, he had even more diarrhea. By the afternoon, the infant was no longer interested in playing and was growing weak. That’s when his mother decided to call Dr. Goldenberg who took one look at him and told the mother to go directly to the ER, where he was taken in immediately. The diagnosis? Her baby was suffering from a disease called rotavirus infection and had become severely dehydrated. He was hospitalized for three days on IV fluids before feeling well enough to take any liquids that didn’t cause massive diarrhea. This story is not uncommon. In Ontario, over 1,500 children were admitted to the hospital from 2006 to 2010 due to rotavirus gastroenteritis—a highly contagious illness that causes severe vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
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immunization program protects children from harmful rotavirus
Almost 90 per cent of children hospitalized due to rotavirus are younger than age five. Children under 2 years old are hardest hit because their small, developing bodies are more vulnerable to dehydration. Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, says rotavirus is a leading cause of hospitalization for infants in Ontario. It is also the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and children around the world. For these reasons, starting in August 2011, Ontario became the first jurisdiction in Canada to offer a publicly funded vaccine for rotavirus.
expansion of its immunization schedule. The expanded program also includes: • A second childhood dose of varicella vaccine to enhance protection against chickenpox. • A boosterpertussis (whooping cough) vaccine for adults age 19-64, who were not immunized in their teen years. Parents and caregivers often pass this highly contagious disease to infants and children who have not yet been fully immunized.
The rotavirus vaccine comes in liquid form and is recommended for infants in two oral doses at ages 2 and 4 months. “As a physician, I’ve seen the effects rotavirus can have on infants,” said Dr. King. “It’s something that no parent wants to see their child go through, which is why every child should be vaccinated against this disease.”
Approximately 140,000 infants annually will potentially benefit from the new rotavirus vaccine, and many other children and adults will benefit from the expanded access to chickenpox and whooping cough vaccines. Individually and collectively, the new vaccines will guard and protect Ontario’s children against common illnesses that bring about serious complications.
In addition to the new rotavirus vaccine, infants and children in Ontario will also have better protection from other serious infectious diseases, thanks to Ontario’s
You can learn more about the new and enhanced vaccine program online at www.ontario.ca/vaccines or toll-free at 1-866-532-3161or TTY 1-800-387-5559. SOURCE: News Canada
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NEW RIDES I N 2 012 BUICK REGAL GS The 2012 Buick Regal GS is the sportier version of the Regal sport sedan that went on sale earlier this year and has attracted new buyers to the Buick family. The Regal GS fitted with a 270-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine will start at $42,345. Buick’s Interactive Drive Control System is standard on the GS, allowing drivers to customize the driving experience by changing the suspension settings and steering sensitivity between three modes: standard, sport and GS. The built-in-Oshawa GS features a slightly lower ride height than other models and aggressive 19inch, 5-Twin Spoke alloy wheels and all-season tires. Twenty-inch, 5-Twin Spoke polished alloy wheels with performance tires are optional.
CHEVROLET VOLT Motor Trend’s 2011 Car of the Year, the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Volt – the world’s first electric vehicle with extended range – can drive between 40 and 80 kilometres on electric power alone – and then keep going: a 1.4L gasoline-powered engine extends the Volt’s range up to an additional 500 kilometres on a full tank of fuel by operating the vehicle’s electric drive system until the car can be plugged in and recharged or refueled. This distinguishes the Volt from electric-only vehicles, which cannot be operated when recharging is not immediately available. Starting at $41,545, the car is powered by plugging the charge unit into any 120-volt household outlet using the 5.5 m charging cord. Volt’s battery can be fully recharged in about 10 hours. With the available 240volt recharging unit, you can complete a charge in as little as four hours. The Volt comes in one standard trim level with two different package options.
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CHRYSLER 300 For 2012, the built-in-Ontario Chrysler 300 with the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine will also come with a new eight-speed automatic transmission, the first eight-speed automatic available in a domestically-produced vehicle. With the change, highway fuel consumption for the Chrysler 300, with rear-wheel drive, shifts from 7.3 L/100 km to 6.4 L/100 km, a 16 per cent improvement. The 2012 model comes in four different packages: Touring, Limited, 300C, 300C AWD, with a starting MSRP of $32,745. Standard on the base 300 are side-curtain and seat-mounted side-thorax air bags, knee bag, rear head restraints, stability control, hill start assist, rain brake support, ready alert braking, touch-control audio screen with aux jack and USB input, wheel-mounted audio control, dual-zone automatic climate control with humidity sensor, front and rear climate control outlets, 12-way driver seat, cruise, express up/down windows and 17inch painted aluminium wheels.
FORD FOCUS With a starting price of $15,369, the 2012 Ford Focus brings back the automobile’s former five-door hatchback body as well as a four-door sedan. Each of the four models of the Focus features a four-cylinder, direct injection 2.0-litre engine, delivering 160 horsepower at 6,500RPM. On the more eco-friendly side, the Focus is also coming to Canada in 2012 in an all-electric version. The Ford electric vehicle offers an electric powertrain developed by Aurora, Ont.-based auto parts giant Magna International. The Focus Electric will be recharged through a port on the driver’s side fender. Ford says a full charge will take about half the time of the Nissan Leaf ’s, at three to four hours, using a 240-volt home charging station. The Focus Electric will have a uniquely different design from the gasolinepowered models taking to the streets. Pricing on the vehicle has yet to be released, although the Nissan Leaf carries a price tag in the $33,000 range.
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HONDA CIVIC The all-new, ninth-generation 2012 Honda Civic clocks in with at $14,990 MSRP and with a new sleek style and a fuel-efficient, technologically advanced lineup. The Civic Sedan and Coupe models are powered by a 1.8-litre in-line 4-cylinder engine with a 16-valve i-VTEC valvetrain and a dual-stage intake manifold. The engine produces 140 horsepower at 6500 rpm and both models receive an estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 7.2/5.0/6.2 L/100km when equipped with an automatic transmission (standard on Civic EX-L models). For 2012, the Civic Sedan and Coupe continue to be available in trim level choices of Civic DX (safety features Sedan only), LX (popular features), EX (full features) and EX-L (premium features). A manual transmission is standard on the Civic DX, LX and EX trims.
HYUNDAI GENESIS The 2009 Canadian Car of the Year hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really undergone a makeover as Hyundaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full-size, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan as much as beefing up under the hood. The 3.8-litre V6 is now direct injection, cranking the horsepower from 290 to 333. The 4.6-litre V8 is replaced with an all-new, direct-injection 5.0-litre V8, with 429 horsepower. The V8 also comes in a new single trim line called the R-Spec, which includes a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, and top level of options. The Genesis also sees an eightspeed automatic transmission replacing the previous six-speed. The 3.8 L starts at $39,999, Premium Package for $44,999, and a Technology Package for $49,499. The 5.0 R-Spec has a MSRP of $53,499.
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KIA RIO Available in three trims - LX, EX and SX - the 2012 Rio is available with a 1.6-litre GDI four-cylinder with the option of either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic. One of only two vehicles in the segment to offer a GDI engine, the 2012 Rio offers consumers an elusive combination of power and impressive fuel efficiency, achieving class-leading 138 horsepower. Kia says the Rio 5-door with the sixspeed automatic (without ISG) will deliver 7.8 L/100km in the city and 5.9 L/100km on the highway. ISG technology, new to the Kia lineup, is where the engine turns off when the vehicle is not in motion such as at a stop light or in traffic. The engine restarts automatically when the driver releases the brake pedal, resulting in lower levels of fuel consumption. Starting at $14,095 MSRP, standard on all Rio trims for increased driver and passenger safety are Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a fourwheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), which coordinates the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ESC and ABS to help the driver stay in control of the vehicle.
NISSAN VERSA Starting at $11,798 MSRP, the 2012 Versa has been completely redesigned. Interior space expands greatly with the new design, providing more rear legroom than many mid-size sedans. Interior options include power windows with driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one-touch down, speed-sensing auto door locks, remote trunk release lever and steering wheelmounted audio controls. One interior colour is available, charcoal. The second-generation 1.6-litre HR16DE four-cylinder engine includes a range of cutting-edge technologies, including two fuel injectors per cylinder and a Continuously Variable Timing Control system mounted on both intake and exhaust ports. Transmission choices will include a 5-speed manual, available on base models only, and a new continuously variable automatic transmission.
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SCION IQ Toyota’s brand aiming for the Gen Y and Gen X demographic, the Scion was launched in North America in 2002. Here in Canada for 2012, a new model is expected to join the Scion family. Targeting the same category as the Fiat and BMW’s Smart4Two, the Scion iQ lists at just $16,760, and is one of the most innovative and value-laden small cars on the road. Only 3 meters long, iQ features slim-back seats with integrated headrests that maximize the use of the interior space and enable iQ to achieve its status as the only premium micro subcompact four-seater on the market. iQ features 11 standard airbags. These consist of seven different types, including all-new rear curtain and seat cushion airbags, side airbag, knee airbag and curtain shield airbags, in addition to driver and front passenger airbags. The iQ’s 1.3 L, 94 hp, 4 cylinder engine with dual VVT-i has been combined with a seamless continually variable transmission to offer maximum performance with impressive efficiency. The Scion has a combined fuel economy of 5.1 L/100 km.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR HARVEST FESTIVAL
LATIN FRIDAYS
Location: Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
Location: The Grand Chalet, 324 Steeles Ave., Milton
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Time: Every Friday at 8:00 pm
Info: Activities include a Professional Puppet Show, “The Great Pumpkin Mix-Up,” a wagon ride to the five-acre Corn Trail, the popular Boo Barn, Face Painting, a new Spiderweb Climber and Farm Yard Pipe Slide. Admission prices include access to the Fun Farm Yard with Farm Animal Barn, Escarpment Educational Lookout, Giant Sandbox, Plywood Milking Cow, Witches Mouth Corn Trail, Tricky Trails Corn Maze, Straw Bale Jumping and Pyramids. Optional Pony Rides are $3 a child.
Info: One hour free latin class with admission. Come see what is sure to be the most entertaining night of your life. Drink specials. Buffet Dinner.
Cost: $10 per person, ages ages 2 & up (includes HST) Telephone: 905-878-4908
Cost: $15 - Dance, $25 - Dinner & Dance Telephone: 905-878-7934 Date: Grand opening October 7th with live performance by Dancescape and a spolight dance with Mayor Krantz and the Town Council. FALL INTO NATURE Location: Crawford Lake Conservation Area: 3115 Conservation Road (formerly Steeles Avenue), Milton, ON
Email: info@springridgefarm.com Website: www.springridgefarm.com Date: Weekends in October, including Thanksgiving Monday
Hilton Falls Conservation Area: 4985 Campbellville Sideroad, Milton, ON Kelso Conservation Area: 5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON Mount Nemo Conservation Area: 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
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Mountsberg Conservation Area: 2259 Millburough Line, Campbellville, ON
5 KM FUN WALK/RUN
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Runners take to the downtown streets at 10:30 a.m. Walkers/rollerbladers at 10:40 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Info: Celebrate the natural beauty and colours of the Conservation Halton Parks with a full weekend of activities for visitors. Variety of outdoor experiences including chairlift rides, guided hikes, wagon rides, live entertainment featuring First Nations dancers, campfires, and kids activities Telephone: 905-336-1158 or 905-847-7430 E-mail: web@hrca.on.ca
Location: Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert Street, Milton
Info: Century 21 Future presents “Get a Move On! Milton” 5 km FUN run/walk/skate in support of Milton District Hospital Foundation. Live bands, food and entertainment until 2 p.m. Celebrity appearances, kids zone and many prizes throughout the day. Cost: $25.00 Website: http://www.century21.ca/futurerealty/Get_A_ Move_On/Register_Donate Date: October 16, 2011
Website: www.conservationhalton.ca
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK FULL-DAY
Date: October 8 - 10, 2011 JAZZ AT THE MUSEUM - TERRY BLANKLEY AND AL MATTHEWS Location: Halton Region Museum, 5181 Kelso Rd., Milton. Inside Kelso Conservation Area at the Alexander Barn, Hearth Room, Halton Region Museum Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Info: Terry Blankley is the epitome of a fine Canadian artist/composer with three concurrent top 10 spots in the Australian Indie jazz charts, including “Money Talks.” Performances range from blues, jazz, Cajun funk and country to sizzlin’ boogie woogie. Guitar/Vocals: Al Matthews
Location: Teatro Conference & Event Centre, 121 Chisholm Drive, Milton, ON Time: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Info: This illuminating day is filled with fifteen practical, idea-packed sessions. Between learning tracks you will have the opportunity to network with other businesses while tasting some of the best wines in our region with the guidance of Henderson Sommeliers. With a refined business comes a taste for refined wine. This exciting conference among professionals and peers will give you dozens of new ideas and action plans to boost your career, your attitude and your life. Cost: $75 each + HST
Cost: $20 per person, includes entertainment
Email: info@miltonchamber.ca
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Date: October 9, 2011
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OPEN HOUSE - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Location: Milton Fire Department Station #4, 405 James Snow Parkway, Milton, at Waldie Ave. Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m. Info: Visit the new Fire Hall and find out about new and unique features. Learn about fire prevention. Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair washrooms and parking available. Service animals permitted. Cost: Free Telephone: 905-878-9251 Date: October 15, 2011
Date: October 19, 2011 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE STANDARD FIRST AID WITH AED AND CPR A OR C - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE, MILTON. Location: 820 Main Street, East, Milton (Milton Superstore - Community Room) Time: 8:30 a.m. to 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
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training and either one rescuer adult CPR for CPR A course or 2 rescuer CPR (adult, child and infant) for CPR C course. Cost: CPR A - $149/CPR C - $169 Contact: Jenni Frenke Telephone: 905-469-9325 Email: jennifer.frenke@on.sja.ca Website: www.sja.ca Date: October 19, 2011 MILTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Location: New Life Church, 824 Thompson Rd., S., Milton Time: 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Telephone: 1-888-236-6283 for more information or to book an appointment. Appointments preferred. Website: www.blood.ca Date: October 20, 2011 CONCERT – LET’S CELEBRATE 40 YEARS GEORGETOWN CHORAL SOCIETY Location: Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Info: Georgetown Choral Society’s 100 members celebrate their 40th anniversary. Dale Wood, Conductor. Special Guest Artists: Alana Bridgewater & Mark DuBois, Christopher Dawes & Shawn Grenke, accompanists. Cost: $30 Contact: Alice Rice Telephone: 905-702-8885 E-mail: a.rice@cogeco.ca Website: www.georgetownchoral.ca Date: October 21, 2011 EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY - MOUNTSBERG Location: Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Millburough Line, Campbellville Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Info: Explore the night sky with a fascinating, fun, fact filled evening with the stars! Phil Mozel, from the Ontario Science Centre, will be your guide to the galaxies with
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informative presentations, breathtaking slides, and hands-on telescope experience. Learn how to take photographs of the night sky. Indoor itinerary planned if clouds cover the stars. Not appropriate for children 5 years of age and under. Cost: $15 - Adult/$10 - Child Telephone: 905-854-2276 ext. 229 to register E-mail: mtsberg@hrca.on.ca Date: October 22, 2011 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACKULAR HALTON CTY. RADIAL RAILWAY Location: Halton County Radial Railway, 13629 Guelph Line, Milton Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Info: Walk through the haunted car barn and travel in the old, creaky streetcars along the mainline. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Halloween fan this is a spooky experience not to be missed! Cost: Free Telephone: 519-856-9802 E-mail: streetcar@hcry.org Website: www.hcry.org Date: October 22, 2011 PUMPKIN SUMMIT TRAIL RACE-KELSO Location: Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon Info: A challenging 8km race up the escarpment slope to the picturesque wooded trails at Kelso Conservation Area. Race day activities include homemade pumpkin muffins, and an uphill pumpkin rolling contest for the kids! Free entrance to Kelso conservation area and free parking are also included. Cost: $35.00 Website: http://www.runningfree.com/pumpkinsummit.aspx Date: October 23, 2011 MILTON CONCERT PRESENTATIONS - DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Location: Milton Centre for the Arts, 1010 Main Street East, Milton Time: 8:00 p.m. Info: Chris Cigolea Jazz Band & Tony Hastings, vocalist. The Chris Cigolea Jazz Band is an ecstatically
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fun band. Their wide repertoire can make an audience get sentimental over an old-time ballad, boogie to a hot jump tune or swing to a classic jazz standard. Vocalist Tony Hastings will thrill you with his smooth and sultry vocal style - from bar room ballads and not-so-standard standards to hot & bubblin’ swing. Cost: $35 Adult/$30 Senior/$5 eyeGo (High School ID required)
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Website: www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca Date: October 28, 2011 SPOOKS N’ SPOKES MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE Location: Hilton Falls Conservation Area, 4985 Campbellville Road, Campbellville Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Info: Halloween race has categories for ages 10 years and under, those with special needs, teens, and adults for a long or short course. Enjoy the fall colours, a barbecue lunch, great prizes, and lots of fun! Participants can pick up course maps and take a practice ride on Saturday, Oct. 29. Prizes for best costume. Telephone: 905-854-0262 E-mail: hilton@hrca.on.ca Date: October 30, 2011 WHAT EVERY BABYSITTER SHOULD KNOW ST. JOHN AMBULANCE, OAKVILLE-MILTON & HALTON HILLS BRANCH
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Location: 820 Main Street, Milton, ON (Milton Superstore) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: This course is created for the 11 to 15 year old age group and is designed to teach participants the necessary skills to care for children from infancy to age 10. The training will prepare the students to recognize safety hazards, select age appropriate games, toys and food, practice injury prevention, provide basic CPR and respond to emergency situations. Cost: $59 (includes our handbook: What Every Babysitter Should Know)
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