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Pinball WIZARDS

By Leslie Styles

Pinball lovers were in their glory at the sold-out ‘Beer and Pinball’ evening of January 10, held at the recently renovated Joseph Brant Museum. The rock-themed, playable pinball machines, on loan from Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, featured the Beatles, Metallica, Kiss, Aerosmith and more.

The 55 guests made up a small enough group that each was able to practice and learn the machines, improving their game with each repetition, no coins needed. The evening was all about operating the vintage games, sipping on craft beer from Highlander Brew Co, and socializing over popcorn and chicken wings in the Lakefront Room. Door prizes were given and there was also merchandise and artifacts related to artists and bands.

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Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year from your Ward 1 Councillor! I hope everyone had a great holiday season with their families. Yes, those are all of my children in the picture above, so as you can imagine, my holidays were busy but with lots of fun and relaxing moments as well.

and committee meetings. I am looking forward to their completion so that I may spend more time in Ward 1 and on issues that are of most importance to my constituents.

Having campaigned on a platform that was very Ward 1 centered, I was soon bombarded by the issues of the entire city of Burlington. Each Councillor is responsible for championing their respective wards, but we are all voting members of council and need to be familiar with the city in its entirety.

Burlington Staff to bring updates on the Waterdown Road Project, as well as Tree-Bylaw exemptions, Open Air Burn Bylaw and Gypsy Moths. I hope to see you there!

I have several public meetings planned for the coming year and welcome you all to attend. Please ensure that you introduce yourself to me and my assistant As we begin this, my second year as a Councillor I Tara. In addition, feel free to share my contact information with any neighbours must admit that I feel much more comfortable in the that are looking for Ward 1 information. role. During the first few months of this job, there were I am looking forward to hosting my first ward meeting of the year on February many issues that were foreign to me.

20th at Woodview Education Centre from 6:30-8:30. I have invited City of

If you are looking for some family-friendly events this winter, make sure that you subscribe to my newsletter by sending an email to ward1@burlington.ca asking to be included. Some events coming up are the Trumpeter Swan visit at LaSalle The past few months have been very focused on the down- Park on Family day, Winter Play at Tyandaga golf Course and March break camps town with the Interim Control By-law and the “Taking at the RBG. See my newsletter for more details. As always, you can reach my a Closer Look” project reports coming to council office with any questions by emailing ward1@burlington.ca.

Kelvin Galbraith Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor City of Burlington/Halton Region 905-335-7600 Ext. 7587 / kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca

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Robbie Burns

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By Leslie Styles

Each January 25th, all over the world, the Scottish and other haggis lovers celebrate the birthday of Robbie Burns, Scotland’s national poet, with the traditional feast of haggis, tatties (mashed potato) and neeps (turnip).

Ye Olde Squire in Aldershot held their annual Burns’ celebration with a bagpiper leading the procession followed by a gentleman bearing the haggis on a silver platter and two tartan-clad ladies who took turns addressing the haggis when it arrived at the bar. Diners’ at Ye Olde Squire had the option of a haggis dinner, steak with a slice of haggis, or black pudding dinner, all served with neeps and tatties.

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BURLINGTON’S FIRST 2020

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Gordon Schottlander

By Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Photography by Jessica Douglas Photography

On Saturday, January 11th, I had the absolute honour and pleasure to present beloved Burlington veteran Gordon Schottlander with the first Key to the City for 2020. Making the day even more special, it was during a celebration for his 95th birthday. Thank you Gordon, for all that you have done for our community and this city, and for your service to our country.

Please see the citation below and learn more about Gordon Schottlander.

Mr. Gordon Schottlander was born in England in 1925. On June 6th, 1944, as a commissioned officer, he landed on Juno Beach and fought bravely alongside Canadian soldiers as part of the D-Day invasion that would lead to the successful end of the Second World War. He later came to Canada with his wife Colleen, building a big and wonderful family here that now includes four sons, 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

He continued his contributions to the community once arriving in Burlington. His many accomplishments include President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Burlington Planning Board, serving with the Knights of Columbus for many years, Chairman of the committee that raised over $1 million for the local YMCA, and being named Burlington’s Citizen of the Year in 1968. He continues to make Burlington his home, living in the downtown core.

While celebrating his 95th birthday in January of this year, he was presented with a proclamation and Key to the City for his meaningful and lasting contributions.

For more Information, please visit the Key to the City webpage at www.burlington.ca/en/key-to-the-city-program.

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Three new champions were crowned at the 2020 Canadian Tire National Skating Championship finals on January 18th.

20-year old Roman Sadovsky landed three quadruple jumps to capture the first national skating title of his career. Ice Dance partners Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier captured their first title after finishing on the podium 7 times prior, but never on the top step. Emily Bausback won a women’s singles event that saw three newcomers climb the podium, while Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro won their second consecutive pairs title.

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KID FEST AT RBG

By Leslie Styles

Brave little people coiled up with Molly the Burmese Python at RBGs Kid Fest on Feb 1st & 2nd. Other kids were happy to just admire Molly and Daphne the corn snake, from a safe distance.

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Even before any planning or exchange of information begins there are some basic questions to consider: Can we meet your overall goals at a cost you feel is fair?

Is there a “meeting of minds”, a level of comfort and confidence that will allow us to work together over time?

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What does the future hold for Aldershot Financial Group of ACPI? We plan on meeting more Aldershot residents and finding out their story. If we can help them through, around or over a life event then we will be satisfied. Our SimpleSmart Advice™ team is growing and we’re ready for that first Consideration meeting. Are you?

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