OCTOBER 2016
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1. PHOTO OF THE MONTH Photographer Name: Rashpal Uppal-Assi Photo Title: Serenity At Its Finest Location: Seneca King CampusMcCutcheon Island 2. RURAL KING STATISTICS Jan – May, should have read Jan – August 3. A FESTIVAL OF DOGS (editorial) Photos by: Jane Kabarguina COVER PHOTO CONTEST WINNER Photo Title: Driving along King/Vaughan Road was like driving through a canopy of colours Photographer Name: Lori Checkowy Location: King Vaughan Rd., between Keele St. and Dufferin St.
STAY SAFE DURING FALL CLEANUP Fall may be full of favourites—Halloween, potentially harmful bacteria or thorns. colourful leaves, kids going back to school— • If you have to get on the roof to access but it's also a good time for some essential part of your gutters, wear nonslip shoes. home maintenance. Before cold weather comes, take time to safely complete these Fall Cleanup Task: Rake leaves essential fall cleanup tasks. Removing debris such as fallen leaves from your yard helps maintain a tidy landscape Fall Cleanup Task: Clean your gutters and gets rid of material that might kill plants Clearing your gutters of fallen leaves and lawn underneath. But even the simple and other debris is a crucial task before task of raking leaves can cause back injuries, temperatures drop and snow begins to fall. falls and more. Follow these tips to help Do it safely with these tips: keep leaf-raking safe: • Alert your family or a neighbour that • Warm up your body for 10 minutes before you'll be cleaning the gutters, and check you start raking. in with them at a planned time. • Wear gloves and long sleeves to protect • Practice ladder safety—always keep one against any thorns or poisonous plants hand on the ladder, and avoid reaching that you might collect. too far. Enlist the help of a family member • Avoid twisting from your back to rake or neighbour to hold the ladder base. in a new direction; turn your feet first. • Wear gloves to protect your hands from • Use your knees when lifting, and stop
working if you feel pain in your back. • Wear shoes with strong traction—wet leaves can be slick. • Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. Fall Cleanup Task: Trim branches Storms and wind can snap dead branches, which can injure people or damage items in their path. Keep your trees and shrubs in good shape using the right tool and a ladder, if needed. • Choose a tool that's made for trimming, such as hand pruner, loppers or a pruning saw. Make sure the tool is sharp. • Follow proper trimming procedure according to the size of the limb, Check pruning guidelines (widely available on the internet) for more guidance on pruning to achieve healthy growth. Article courtesy of Anna Raeli, Agent, State Farm
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WARM UP YOUR FALL WITH THESE APPLE CIDER RECIPES Autumn is often a time of cold, grey weather. Fortunately it is also apple harvest time, and the season for keeping warm with comforting food and drinks. Enjoy reassuring recipes for body and soul featuring Green Mountain Hot Apple Cider Mix in K-Cup pods for the Keurig system, which combine fall pleasures to perfection.
Onion Soup with Apple Cider Ingredients: • 1.5 kg (3 lb) onions, thinly sliced • 2 shallots • 60 mL (4 tbsp) olive oil • 1 Green Mountain hot apple cider mix K-Cup pod • 1 L (4 cups) beef broth • 1 L (4 cups) chicken broth • 15 mL (1 tbsp) dried thyme • 6 slices Parisian bread • 750 mL (3 cups) Emmental cheese, grated • Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add onions and shallots and stir. Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until the onions are caramelized. Lower heat as required. 2. Brew 125 mL (4 oz) of Green Mountain hot apple cider. 3. Deglaze onions and shallots with the Green Mountain hot apple cider. Make sure you scrape the juices from the saucepan. 4. Add broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and put it in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 10 minutes. 5. Pour the soup into 6 bowls. Add a slice of bread and grated cheese to each; then broil.
Hot Apple Cider with Dark Rum Ingredients: • 30 mL (1 oz) dark rum • 1 Green Mountain hot apple cider mix K-Cup pod • 1 cinnamon stick • Apple slices to decorate Instructions: 1. Brew 250 mL (8 oz) of Green Mountain hot apple cider. 2. Pour the dark rum in the hot apple cider. 3. Place a cinnamon stick and apple slices in the mug to decorate. Find more information on the Hot Apple Cider Mix online at www.keurig.ca. www.newscanada.ca
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 6-9PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016
VIVA LAS VEGAS
LIVE MUSIC IN KING CONCERT
OCTOBER 28 & 29, 7-10PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 5-9PM
HAUNTING ON KING ROAD @ KING HERITAGE & CULTURAL CENTRE
KING CITY CHRISTMAS
The King Township Food Bank will host their famous fundraiser 'Viva Las Vegas' at Nobleton Lakes. Auctions, fun gambling and prizes. Tickets at www.kingtownshipfoodbank.ca
Come out for a fun and exciting Halloween! Enjoy delicious treats and get spooked by three degrees of scariness in the Boo Room, Creepy Maze and frightful scenes, plus a spooky surprise! Tickets are $7 per person (includes a bag of candy). For more information contact events@king.ca
Kingbridge Conference Centre For more information contact info@ArtsSocietyKing.ca or 905-939-9357
Join the festivities as King City businesses open their doors offering special treats, surprises and holiday cheer to all who attend. Event highlights include the tree lighting ceremony, live performances, a petting zoo, live reindeer, photos with Santa and Fireworks! For more information contact events@king.ca
Because our grads will be here for you at every stage of life. Our King Campus Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is creating the next generation of social service workers who will to make a difference in the lives of seniors in our communities. Through in-class learning and field placement, our students focus on the needs, challenges and concerns of the elderly, and they graduate ready to positively impact change in communities like King. As our communities and family members get older, our grads will be a source of support and advocacy for years to come. senecacollege.ca/king
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DO YOU LOVE DELICIOUS DESSERTS CLOSE TO HOME? By Jane Kabarguina
You won’t find anything new until you get out and explore your community. The reason I moved to King City however, was not to explore what it had to offer, but to enjoy the calm and the quiet of the trees surrounding my property. But when five of my yoga students told me about this guy who bakes pies not far away from me, I had to try them. And I don’t go around trying any pie because my mom is the Queen of pastries. She could easily open up a bakery if she wanted. You could ask anyone. Fully intrigued, my daughter and I decided to visit the Country Apple Orchard Farm located on 16th Sideroad. We didn’t go for the apples; we went straight for the pies, specifically the strawberry rhubarb pie. The two of us finished the pie without
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leaving it to anybody else in the family (which consists of two more sweet-tooth’s). We had to go back and find out why this family-run apple orchard bakes such high quality European-style pies. Lawyer-turned-chef-extraordinaire Roman Moskaltsov began his baking career back in Russia. He began administering a big restaurant in Vladivostok and then went to the Service and Technology College for four years. He came back to the same restaurant, but now as a cook making sushi and desserts. When he came to Canada he went to Liaison Culinary College for another two years. He worked at Sparrow restaurant, Shinook and finally was invited as a chef to McMichael Canadian Art Collection. He created the menu and cooked for celebrities such Steve Martin and others.
Unfortunately, the job of the chef was so overwhelming that at such a young age he got major health problems such as flat feet, high blood pressure, headaches and lower back issues. And thus Roman turned to farming! Of course, he could not give up his passion for cooking. Roman experimented with a few types of dough until he finally got satisfied with a traditional style of English short crust, not over-mixed and flaky dough. He bakes 400 pies a week and recently added 200 more pies during the weekend. I asked him if his health problems went away with changing occupations. Well, blood pressure normalized, headaches are gone, but the rest are still there. My suggestions to him were very simple. For the feet – take your shoes off and do a grabbing movement with the toes, emphasizing on the knuckle of big toes. And for the lower back – bend your knees while standing, place your elbows to your knees and drop your head, gently relaxing the spine. Since some of his health problems went away,I am sure he will work to get rid of the remaining ones. And with that I hope that he will find more inspiration. Hopefully, he will let me try some new recipes.
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King City Dental - Welcoming - Dr. Elena Davenport Dr. Elena Davenport completed an Honors Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and then went on to receive a Master’s of Science in Cellular Biology from the University of Toronto where she then pursued her dental training and graduated in 2011. She has been practicing dentistry in the surrounding areas of the GTA ever since. Elena is a member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. She lives in Newmarket and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. In practicing dentistry Dr. Davenport has an understanding of her patients, their fears and their treatment, with a confidence that she will help erase any concerns. Dentistry is such an exciting and expanding field that she frequently attends courses and conferences on the latest techniques, materials and skills. Every day provides another opportunity to help our patients achieve their dental goals to provide them with the self-confidence and positive outlook that comes with a beautiful smile. Dr. Davenport feels honoured to be part of a community that values exceptional service.
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"FALL" IN LOVE WITH YOUR KITCHEN AGAIN After a summer spent basking in the outdoors, fall is the perfect time to embark on home design and decor projects — and what better place to start than the kitchen? Whether you're looking for a small tweak or planning a major kitchen overhaul, interior designer and blogger Jacquelyn Clark shares her top three kitchen design trends for Fall 2016.
Fall back in love with your kitchen with GE's Slate Finish Appliances Lived-in kitchens Your kitchen is your home's heart, and the lived-in style brings this idea to life by being a true extension of the living room. Accessorizing is key for this look — so hang art in your kitchen, decorate with table lamps, and bring in comfortable seating. Unique finishes Don't be afraid to step your kitchen game up a notch or two. Trade in your builder-basic kitchen finishes for something that'll really stand out. Push the boundaries with emerald green cabinets or copper hardware, which are both flooding the market in an unexpected and most beautiful way. For appliances, the unique look of GE's slate finish is a welcome change from the sea of stainless steel. Available on refrigerators, ranges, range hoods, and 10
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dishwashers, the dark grey, stone-inspired matte look is a a new warm neutral that's perfect for every style. Its magnetic surface is also great for displaying family photos. High contrast A refreshing respite from the days of all things matchy-matchy, drama and high contrast are major design elements that are found virtually everywhere you turn. Peg-leg chairs set against a brutalist table, a burled walnut island in an otherwise modern kitchen, or pairing jet black and crisp white are great ways to bring in the unexpected and create a kitchen that really wows. To learn more about GE's Slate finish, visit geappliances.ca. And to learn more about Jacquelyn Clark, check out larkandlinen. com. www.newscanada.ca
JACQUELYN CLARK is a Toronto based interior designer and blogger. Check out her site at JacquelynClark.com
MINI PUMPKIN CHEESECAKES SO GOOD GUESTS WILL WANT THIRDS (NC) Take the bite-sized dessert trend to the next level this Thanksgiving with a mini pumpkin cheesecake. This no-bake treat is perfect for getting the kids involved, and the budgetfriendly ingredients can be found at your local Walmart.
Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes Ingredients: • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs • 2 tbsp melted butter • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup pure pumpkin purée • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 cup whipping cream • Mini chocolate chips (optional) Instructions: 1. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and stir well. Divide between 24 liners, using about 1 tsp of mixture each. Use a small spoon or your fingers to press mixture into liners without pressing out the folds. Chill. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy, about1 to 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin purée and spice. Clean beaters and whip cream in a separate bowl until it forms stiff peaks, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon over prepared bases. Top with chocolate chips. 3. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Serve chilled. Find more Thanksgiving recipe ideas at www. walmart.ca/discoverfresh. www.newscanada.ca
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Stephen Ferritto for preparing, cooking, and serving two amazing soups on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Holland Marsh Soup Fest. Stephen’s creativity went above and beyond. He created two original recipes. His first soup was a home-made chicken and wild rice soup that required a two day preparation. Stephen's passion and excitement over this fresh, well-balanced dish was evident as he served a number of individuals on Saturday. All those who had the pleasure of tasting his soup expressed great contentment to this natural healthy soup. His second creation was a decadent delight of maple vanilla hot chocolate soup;
also made with all natural ingredients. Records were broken on repeat visits with one young man enjoying it seven times over - we think he liked it! Overall, the Rainmaker Team's participation in the Holland Marsh Soup fest was a huge success! The rain did not bother anyone and it was a perfect day for a warm cup of soup! We look forward to see what special recipes Stephen has in store for us next year.
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ducation around Ontario's mandatory carbon monoxide alarm law gets a boost in November with the second annual carbon monoxide awareness week. Introduced in 2015 when the law took effect, the campaign runs the first week of November. It's aimed at identifying a home's common sources of the deadly gas and taking steps to help keep families safe. The legislation requires homes of any age to have at least one working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside all sleeping areas if there is a risk of CO exposure. Ontario is the second jurisdiction in Canada to take steps to safeguard its citizens from carbon monoxide poisoning. The law is the result of a tragic carbon monoxide accident that occurred just before Christmas 2008. John Gignac, a veteran Brantford firefighter, lost his niece Laurie Hawkins, her husband, and their two children. A clogged vent connected to Hawkins' gas fireplace caused
carbon monoxide to seep back into their home. The family didn't have a CO alarm, so they had no idea they were in danger. The story made national headlines and brought attention to the growing number of carbon monoxide poisonings happening in Canadian homes. Gignac, who created and is executive director of the family educational foundation, says that in addition to installing and maintaining CO alarms, recognizing they don't last forever is equally important.
The legislation requires homes of any age to have at least one working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside all sleeping areas if there is a risk of CO exposure.
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“For families that already have CO alarms installed, it is essential to check their age because if they were made before 2009, they must be replaced,” he says. “That goes for hardwired alarms, too. Sensors can become dirty and obstructed. Plus, technology has made significant advances. Today you can even buy “worry-free” alarms that have sealed lithium batteries that last 10 years from activation and never need to be changed.” Carbon monoxide can be emitted when fuels are burned
for energy or heat. According to the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education, sources of carbon dioxide include the fireplace, furnace, water heater, appliances, and garage. Carbon monoxide is called the “silent killer” because humans cannot see, smell, or taste it. The only safe way it can be detected is with a CSA-approved CO alarm. Find more information at www.endthesilence.ca. www.newscanada.ca
4 TRENDING WORKOUTS FOR FALL Studies show that getting a little exercise can greatly improve mental well-being. If you need a little extra push to get moving, consider an out-of-the-box regime that is not only fun but will help you work up a sweat too. Try these four trendy workouts to get out of your workout rut and have fun while trying something new. Barre. One of the trendiest workouts on the fitness scene, barre uses a single piece of equipment — a ballet barre.
With its origins in dance, this workout will strengthen and tone your body while improving your flexibility. No dance experience required. Trampoline. Who doesn't love trampolines? This unique workout combines bouncing up and down on individual trampolines with upbeat music to get your heart rate going. Group classes often incorporate small hand weights and choreography to ramp up the fun and get in a killer workout. Don't forget to pack your workout clothes
in a trendy gym bag like one from Under Armour available at Sport Chek. Indoor Surfing. Even if you don't live anywhere near a beach, you can get a great surf-inspired workout with indoor surfboards. A surfboard workout includes lots of squats, ab movements, twisting and jumping to mimic the actual workout you get while riding the waves. Spin. Spinning is back and more popular than ever. This high-intensity workout includes a stationary bike and energizing music to work up a sweat. Don't forget to bring a water bottle big enough to hold enough water to keep you hydrated. Nalgene water bottles are as hard-working as you are, and can be picked up at your local Sport Chek or online. www.newscanada.ca
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