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13 BURLINGTON FOOD TRUCK

08 COMMUNITY EVENTS 10 BURLINGTON HOSTS LAWN

14 ASK THE WINE LADIES 15 POP UP MARKET IN THE VILLAGE 17 ALDERSHOT VILLAGE BIA MARKET

DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW

BOWLING PROVINCIAL SENIORS

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RECIPE:

FESTIVAL

GRILLED EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA

S O M E O F T H E P L AC E S YO U C A N F I N D U S .

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BURLINGTON & MILTON DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW

BY LESLIE STYLES

wo dates – Two Classic Car Shows. On July 7th, Brant Street was blocked off to host the breath-taking Burlington Downtown Car Show. The exhibit had many lovely cars: classics, exotics, rods, muscle cars & euro tuners all showed off their stunning features. The local merchants held sidewalk sales, specials and kid’s activities for the large crowd of car enthusiasts in support of the local Lions Club.

On July 20th, downtown Milton took a step back in time with over 150 pre-1979 vehicles displayed on the streets. Donors such as Canadian Tire sponsored winning prizes, while Wallace, Mr. Lube and others sponsored the show itself. This trip to the past was a voyage to remember.

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09 01 Josh, Mike, Laurie, Tyler, Darlene & Frank 02 Gord, Kristen, Lucas & Kyle 03 Paul poses with his 1966 Dodge Coronet 04 Matt, Susan & Angelina 05 Cody & Tommy 06 Steve with his Cobble Beach Award winning 1937 Rolls Royce 07 Justin, Kris & Devon 08 Lindsay with his 1957 Chevy Belair 09 Alice, Leanne & Hugh

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SEPTEMBER

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UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3 Taste of Burli ngton tasteofburlington.ca

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5 Garden Music N ights rbg.ca

AUGUST 19 On e Burli ngton Festival at Burli ngton Central Park burlington.ca

AUGUST 19 Ch i ldren’ s Festival at Spencer Sm ith Park burlington.ca

AUGUST 22 Pop Up n’ Play at Spencer Sm ith Park burlington.ca/play

AUGUST 31 Canada’ s Largest Ri bfest at Spencer Sm ith Park burlington.ca

SEPTEMBER 1 Market i n th e Vi llage village-square.ca

SEPTEMBER 16 Applefest Fall Fai r at I relan d House Museum museumsofburlington.ca

SEPTEMBER 18 Amazi ng Bed Race burlingtondowntown.ca

SEPTEMBER 22 Rotary Brunch at th e Waterdown Legion Farm ers Market waterdownbia.ca

SEPTEMBER 23 Fit i n th e Core: Yoga Movem ent burlingtondowntown.ca

SEPTEMBER 23 Appelby Li n e Street Festival applebylinestreetfestival.ca

SEPTEMBER 29 Doors Open Burli ngton museumsofburlington.ca

OCTOBER 3 Ecological Restoration Sym posi um at RBG rbg.ca

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Rotary Brunch at th e Waterdown Legion Farm ers Market waterdownbia.ca

OCTOBER 14 Rotary Turkey Trot burlington.ca

OCTOBER 18 Halloween Event at I relan d House Museum museumsofburlington.ca

OCTOBER 20 Th e Burli ngton MADE Food i e Show burlingtonmade.com

OCTOBER 25-26 Th e Great Pum pki n Trai l rbg.ca

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CAPTURINGBETTERPH TOS

By Peeter Poldre, Photographer Always learning and striving to CAPTURE the next great photo!

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BACKYARD BIRDS

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ummer or winter, your backyard can become a studio for bird photography. The key is a feeder near a natural feature, such as a small tree (1). Many birds, including the Baltimore Oriole, will seek a safe perch before flying to the feeder. This is where the most natural-looking photos are possible (2,3). A branch can be attached to the feeder, giving the bird a final perch before the feeder (4). Photos at the feeder are the least appealing (5) but do verify that orioles like grape jelly. The photographer was sitting quietly 10 meters from the feeder. Needless to say, the longer the telephoto lens, the better.

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SMARTPHONE/POINT AND SHOOT/DIGITAL SLR. NO MATTER WHAT DEVICE YOU USE TO TAKE PHOTOS, WHAT LOOKS FINE ON THE DEVICE MAY LEAVE YOU DISAPPOINTED WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE THAT SPECIAL IMAGE INTO AN ENLARGEMENT, A POSTER OR A SCREEN-SAVER. EACH MONTH, THIS COLUMN WILL AIM TO PROVIDE UNDERSTANDABLE, PRACTICAL, LARGELY NON-TECHNICAL ADVICE TO HELP YOU MAKE BETTER PHOTOS.

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BURLINGTON HOSTS LAWN BOWLING PROVINCIAL SENIORS

BY LESLIE STYLES

mid much fanfare, The Ontario Lawn Bowling Association held the Provincial Seniors tournament at the Burlington Club, on July 26th & 27th. The day began with a short parade of champions led by a piper and honour guard, as well as Canadian Red-jacket Champs: Donna McFadden and Dr. Moe Ali. A warm welcome was extended to all out-of-town teams by Ward 2 Councillor, Marianne Meed Ward, as well as a representative from Karina Goulds office. Donna McFadden, who bowled for over 65 years, was awarded a special honour in the form of a lovely white orchid. Ms. Meed Ward kicked things off by pitching the first ball.

The men and women’s teams from Ontario’s 16 districts participated with a total of 96 players, stopping for the BBQ luncheon, breaks between games and a disruptive rainfall on the first day.

On Friday, July 27th, local spectators’ numbers increased to watch the final games, top teams vying for the Provincial Championship. Congratulations to the Women’s Gold medalist team hailing from Saugeen Shores: Glenda Courtice, Sandy Weatherall and Theresa Bester. The Men’s Gold medalists were from Burlington: Remi Canuel, Michael Briks and Derek Barker. Good luck and best wishes as these teams advance to the National Championship in Alberta.

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09 01 Men’s Gold Medalists: Canuel, Michael & Derek 02 Volunteers Diane, Evan, Helen, Myrna, Mimi, Barb, Fay & Mary 03 Lynda 04 Canadian Champion Dr. Moe Ali 05 Amber & Karen 06 Lady Bronze Winners: Elaine, Wendy & Joan 07 Canadian Champion Donna with youngest club member Jack 08 Men Bronze Winners: Tom, John & Brian 09 Ladies Gold Medalists: Glenda, Sandy & Theresa 07

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RE CIPE

This is a perfect pass around summer appetizer. The eggplant rounds are a great replacement for the usual baguette bruschetta. You can grill the eggplant well in advance, they do not need to be served warm. You can make the bruschetta toping several hours ahead, just remember, never refrigerate tomatoes! Put it all together last minute. Serves: 10

Ingredients P E R F EC T G R I L L E D EG G P L A N T R O U N D S

• 2 small Eggplants • Sea Salt for sprinkling

Directions

• Olive Oil for brushing on the eggplant

ST E P 0 1 / Grilled Eggplant Rounds: Preheat the grill to med high.

ST E P 02 / Slice eggplants in 1/4 1/2 inch rounds, lay out on a large sheet of paper towel.

ST E P 03 / Sprinkle with sea salt and

let stand for 20 minutes, the eggplant will sweat. Blot the slices dry with paper towel.

ST E P 04 / Brush each slice of

eggplant with olive oil on both sides (don’t miss spots).

ST E P 0 5 / Grill the slices for about 5 minutes per side, the slices should be golden brown on each side and a little crispy, you may need more time.

Place the rounds on a platter.

ST E P 0 6 / Bruschetta Mixture: Sea-

son the tomatoes with salt and put them in a colander to drain for 5-10 minutes (or longer). Transfer tomatoes to a bowl and fold in remaining ingredients, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

ST E P 07 / Top each round with the

bruschetta mixture.

B R U S C H E T TA M I X T U R E

• 1 box Cherry Tomatoes, each tomato sliced in 8 tiny pieces, chop 1/4 inch dice • Sea Salt to taste • 1 clove Garlic, chopped finely • 1/2 tsp dried Oregano • 1 Green Onion, white and light green part only, chopped fine • 5-6 Basil Leaves, chopped finely • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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BY LESLIE STYLES

he Food Truck Festival returned to Burlington on July 20th, at Spencer Smith Park. About 40 food trucks tempted tastebuds with their specialty dishes. There were food-eating contests, children’s activities, and so much more. This festival was a fundraiser for the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, with sponsors including Eska Water, Budweiser, Y108 and Fresh Radio 95.3.

06 01 Zoran & Spomenka enjoying a funnel cake 02 The Michael Billik Band 03 Sabrina with Nancy, Mckenzie, Sydney & Mike 04 Angela visiting the Buster’s Sea Cove Food Truck 05 Patty & Rob enjoy some juicy burgers 06 Blakely & her dad admiring the huge bubble

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Dear Wine Ladies,

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We are quickly becoming fans of the red wines of Bordeaux and recently heard someone refer to Bordeaux as Claret. Is Claret a kind of wine from Bordeaux or is it from a different region? Also, I have heard the term Meritage from Bordeaux, what is the difference?

- Jackie

THE WINE LADIES Q&A Dear Jackie, The term claret is actually a moniker if you will, used mostly by the British for the red wines of Bordeaux, with its origin dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. During this time period the red wines of Bordeaux were generally much lighter in colour and much paler. The word claret comes from the Latin word clarus that means “clear.” These days although not so commonly used claret is used as a general term for the red wines of Bordeaux, as well as red wines made in the Bordeaux style. The grapes permitted to make red Bordeaux are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, either as single varietal wines or any blend of the five.

Meritage wines are not from Bordeaux, rather they are wines blended with the traditional noble grape varietals of Bordeaux. The term Meritage, which rhymes with heritage combines “merit” meant to reflect the quality of the grapes, and “heritage” recognizing the centuries-old tradition of blending, long considered being the highest form of the winemaker’s art. Wines labelled Meritage first 14

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appeared in the late 1980s after a group of American vintners joined forces to create a name for New World wines blended in the tradition of Bordeaux. In 1988, The Meritage Association was formed issuing licenses strictly to wines meeting specific criteria.

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POP UP MARKET IN THE VILLAGE

BY LESLIE STYLES

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he Village Square has been holding their Pop Up Market in this quaint, turn-of-the-century setting. Open for Saturdays this summer, the Village Square Market’s historic architecture and cobblestone walkways transports you back in time. They offer something for all shoppers; including food, crafts, artisans, existing stores and live music.

If you’ve not yet made it out to stroll through the market and do some specialty shopping, your final opportunity will be on Saturday, September 1st from 9am-1pm at the Village Square, 423 Elizabeth Street.

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BROWN BROTHERS WATERDOWN GRAND OPENING

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BY LESLIE STYLES

Andrew, Nathan and Nick Brown, recipients of a Heritage Conservation award for restoring the former East Flamborough Township Hall, held their grand opening at 25 Mill St N. The newly refurbished 1850s building will house both Brown Legal Services and Brown Financial Security. The new elevator installed enables clients to meet with Nick and Nate Brown on the upper floors for advice regarding financial security. A huge crowd gathered on the lawn for the ribbon cutting ceremony with Councillor Judi Partridge.

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01 Official ribbon cutting by Councillor Judi Partridge, Andrew, Nate & Nick with Karen, Kate, Irene & Marianne 02 Kate & Kaitlin 03 Andrew in his legal office 04 The restored building

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JOSEPH BRANT DAY

BY LESLIE STYLES

The city of Burlington, proclaiming the August Civic Holiday as Joseph Brant Day, paid tribute to the famous Mohawk Chief in Lasalle Park on August 6th. Brant was one of Burlington’s original settlers during the early 1800s. Visitors were able to enjoy live performances, take advantage of a food truck rally and a large market of local vendors and artisans. Many guests ventured into the wading pool to find relief from the blistering heat.

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01 Lisa Kearns, running for Ward 2 City Coucillor with Laura, Katie & Aileen 02 Tom & Allen of the Healthy Aboriginal Men’s Drum Circle 03 Local Artist Vanessa

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ALDERSHOT VILLAGE BIA MARKET

BY LESLIE STYLES

f you missed out on the sun-drenched Aldershot Market in the summer, you can still catch it on September 29th at the White Oaks Plaza, 195 Plains Road East. You can shop to the rhythm of live music, whilst browsing a wide range of fresh produce, crafts, wine, gift baskets, handcrafted soap and candles, J&G Meats premium sausage and much more. Many of these vendors have online stores only and many offered tasty free samples.

05 01 Le Bete Noir 02 Eleazar from The Olive Oil Dispensary 03 Award Winning Butcher Shop J&G Meats 04 Chelsea of Nachervintage with customers Joanne & Tony 05 Monique & Ed sample some tasty morsels from J&G Meats

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IT’S TIME TO

GET FIT

f you really want to get the most out of your golf experience and enjoy the game as much as possible; custom golf clubs are a must. The perceived downside of custom-made clubs is the cost. However, a golfer can get a professional set of clubs, like Callaway, for same cost of an off-the-shelf set. The notion of higher cost is now a myth.

If you are planning on purchasing a new set of brand-name, off the shelf golf clubs, make sure they are fit to you and not just “off the shelf.” Stock clubs were no doubt made for some hypothetical average golfer of average size and ability. Is that you? Chances are about 10 to 1 it isn’t. The only way to be certain about fit is to have custom golf clubs sized and built for you. More and more golfers are realizing this and getting better results. With the use of analysis equipment like Trackman in the hands of a certified club fitter, you will play better and be happier in the end.

WHAT DOES A CUSTOM FITTING CONSIST OF? Hitting a few balls with a couple different pre-made clubs at the driving range isn’t real custom fitting. You may get a feel for what clubs with different shafts, weights and lie angles feel like, but that’s about it. Custom clubmakers should have a procedure that resembles the following: - Interview and existing equipment analysis (What’s the longest iron I’m comfortable hitting in my set now?)

- Measurement of swing speeds with driver and midiron with measurements of launch angles, spin rates, attack angles using high-end equipment like Trackman Golf.

- Measurement of your height and wrist to floor distance.

- Determine specific shafts and matching club heads. (The best method for this is to be fitted at a facility where the demo clubs have detachable heads and shafts, so several combinations can be quickly assembled for trial purposes.)

- Determine set make-up. (Driver loft, hybrid options, iron loft, length and lie angles, loft and bounce angles of wedges, proper grip material and sizes.)

Now that you’re finished reading this article, it’s time to ask yourself, ”am I fit?”

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