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Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. —James Baldwin
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Ward 10 Community Fun Fair
I’m so excited to invite all Ward 10 residents to my upcoming Community Fun Fair (see graphic above for event details).
We’ve got plenty of fun activities and delicious food available at this free, public event. In addition, we’re hosting an expo with valuable information about city programs and local services that are available to you. Can you volunteer? I need about a dozen people to volunteer for some or all of this 3-hour event.
The festivities includes live music, a magic show, jug-gling act, family storytime, street hockey shoot-out, bouncy castles, face-painting and a lot more. Come for food, fun and information, and a chance for me to personally thank you for helping to make Ward 10 such a wonderful place to live!
Phone: 905-896-5010 E-mail: [email protected] /sueward10
Guns, Gangs & Youth Violence
When it comes to crime prevention, I’m a strong believer in taking proactive measures so the crime doesn’t happen rather than being reactive so it doesn’t happen again. With this summer’s spate of violent crime in Toronto, I am holding a spe-cial educational meeting on Gangs & Guns and other related criminal activity so we can keep our community safe and an enjoyable place to live and raise a family.
Officers from Peel Regional Police will lead an information session on this topic followed by a question and answer session from the public. Practical tips include:• what to do if you see suspicious activity near your home;• how to speak to your kids about gangs and other illegal activity;• how to notice the signs if some-one you know might be involved with ‘the wrong crowd;’ and more.
Also, I want to hear from you. What are your concerns regard-ing personal and public safety? Please join me at the Churchill Meadows Activity Centre (Rooms A & B), 3801 Thomas Street, on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Together, we can keep our homes and communities safe.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 6 — 7 - 9 p.m.Guns and Gangs Anti-Violence session with Peel Police—Churchill Meadows Activity Ctr.
Sept. 16 — 11 am - 5 pm Rotary Club’s Family Day—Rotary Park on Tacc Drive
Sept. 21 - 7:30 p.m.Steelheads home opener—Hershey Centre
Sept. 29 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Ward 10 Community Fun Fair—Churchill Meadows Activity Ctr.
See website for latest events:
mississaugaWard10.ca
A joyous Eid in Ward 10: I was pleased to have been given the opportunity to extend my best wishes on Eid Ul Fitr, August 19, to the close to 2,000 worshipers gathered at Meadowale Rotary Park on Tacc Drive.
Sue McFadden • Ward 10 Councillor www.MississaugaWard10.ca E-newsletter • September 2012
Phone: 905-896-5010 E-mail: [email protected] /sueward10
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Back To School Safely
As motorists travelling through the streets of our com-munity, please be mindful and drive with extra care as students head back to school this month. Our school zones will once again be full of pedestrian and vehicle traffic heading in all sorts of directions; please bring your patience with you as you make your way through these areas. Parents and care-givers are reminded to consider walking with their children to school; it’s great exercise, reduces traffic congestion and vehicle emissions, and actually helps to get kids ready to learn each day!
Cars and Bikes Share the Road
As more people choose on-road cycling as a viable transportation option, it’s important that both motorists and cyclists learn to share the road. To increase shared-use safety and awareness, the City’s Transportation and Works Department is marking designated roadways with cycle-friendly signage together with enhanced pavement markings. Examples include:• Bicycle Lanes are on-road bike lanes reserved exclusive-ly for cyclists. The lane is approximately 1.5 metres (4.92 feet) wide identified by regulatory bicycle lane signs and white bicycle and diamond symbols on the pavement. White solid and dashed pavement markings indicate the separation of the lane. Vehicle parking is prohibited along these routes.• Sharrows are shared use lanes designed to accommo-date shared motor vehicle and bicycle traffic. Side by side sharrow lanes are a minimum of 4 metres wide (13.12 feet) identified by “Share the Road” warning signs and white bicycle/chevron symbols on the pavement. The symbols are painted on the pavement in the intended space for bicycle travel. The pavement markings also pro-mote motor vehicles to drive further away from the curb.• Edge Lines are similar to Bicycle Lanes however they are not identified by signs or symbols on the pavement. They are typically 1.5 metres wide (4.92 feet) identified by white solid and dashed pavement markings that define the travelled portion of the roadway. Vehicle parking may be permitted along these routes.• Bike Routes are roadways signed for bicycle use. They provide cyclists with a suggested route alternative be-tween destinations. They are identified by directional and
informational bike route signs.In all cases, bicyclists should not use the sidewalk, as it is intended for pedestrian (walking) traffic only.
According to the Highway Traffic Act, bicycles are vehicles. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as mo-torists and are subject to the same traffic laws, signs and signals.
Need Helping Finding a Family Doctor?
The Ministry of Health has created a special program – called Health Care Connect (HCC), to help citizens in Ontario find a primary health care provider in his/her com-munity. This is a free service provided the person has a valid OHIP card.
The HCC process involves the patient phoning in to a cen-tral registration number (1-800-445-1822) or alternatively, registering online at www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect. Once the person has provided his/her health card number and answers some brief questions, he/she appears on a list for a Care Connector to contact in the CCAC where the person resides. The Care Connector then tries to find a doctor for the patient (based on the priority with which the patient needs health care services).
Monday, Sept. 3 is Labour Day! City Hall will be closed on this statutory holiday.
Sue McFadden • Ward 10 Councillor www.MississaugaWard10.ca E-newsletter • September 2012
Phone: 905-896-5010 E-mail: [email protected] /sueward10
Gala To Support Autism Research
ONE Piece Productions invites you to join in for its first annual gala fundraiser. All proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks Canada. I am thrilled to have been asked to serve at the MC for the event!
October 19, 2012 — Reception: 6:30pm Dinner: 7:30pmMississauga Grand Banquet & Convention Centre, 35 Brunel Road, MississaugaTickets are $125 per person, and include dinner, live band, dancing, and a fantastic night of fun and fantasy! (Dis-counted rates for tables.)More: Cash bar, raffles & door prizes!
ONE Piece Productions was founded in 2012 by a family who wanted to give back to the Autism community. This family has been affected by Autism. The ONE Piece Pro-duction philosophy is simple: the key to unlocking Autism and in finding a treatment takes ONE person, ONE dona-tion, and ONE hope. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 88 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls.
You don’t want to miss this phenomenal opportunity to make a difference! More information & tickets:www.onepieceproductionsautismgala.com
Behind the Scenes in the Hospital’s ER
The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation is proud to intro-duce Community Inspiration and Information Nights, a new information series featuring speakers from our health care community. This first event features Dr. Eric Letovsky, Chief, Emergency Medicine at Credit Valley, who will introduce you to a behind the scenes view of the Emer-gency Department, plans for the future, and how we will all benefit. For more information, please see the flyer on page 6 of this newsletter.
Our City’s Newest OHL Franchise
Mississauga is now home to a new Ontario Hockey League (OHL) franchise, the Mississauga Steelheads. With the inaugural season about to get underway the city is buzzing with excitement.
OHL in Mississauga dates back to 1998 when the IceDogs, called Mississauga home. The IceDogs played nine seasons at the Hershey Centre before being moved to Niagara to make way for the St. Michael’s Majors, who were being relocated from Toronto. After spending five years in Mis-sissauga, it was announced this past May that the Missis-sauga Majors were up for sale. In order to keep the team in Mississauga, local businessman and owner of Landmark Sport, Elliot Kerr, purchased the franchise. Kerr’s ties to the city, coupled with his experience in the junior hockey world as a former part owner of the Mississauga IceDogs and Guelph Storm, made him the perfect fit for this new team.
Through a continued effort to become more actively involved in the community, the Steelheads event team travelled across the city this summer to many different local events. By engaging the crowd and supporting local initiatives, the Steelheads have created a positive pres-ence in Mississauga so far, and are looking forward to continuing these efforts for years to come.
The Steelheads offer exciting OHL hockey at an affordable price in a fun, family friendly environment, with season tickets starting as low as $399. For more information about tickets, or to see the full 2012-13 schedule, visit www.mississaugasteelheads.com. Home opener is Friday, Sept. 21 against the Kitchener Rangers. Catch the action at the Hershey Center and support your city’s team!
Streetscape Winner: Daniela Ricci & Ian Bennie at 3690 Bala Drive won first place in the Traditional Small category.
Streetscape Winner: Reuben & Sue Pilli at 3770 Barley Trail won first place in the Traditional Large category.
Realty Feature: Magic Colour for Selling
Colour plays a big part in selling a house. Your walls can convince a buyer that your home is move-in ready or leave them looking elsewhere. If your goal is to see the sparkle of love at first sight, a paint palette to suit a range of buyer tastes is best.
Before painting your walls, use a pre-made crack filler or drywall compound to fill in minor cracks & picture hook holes. Use the same base paint that currently exists on the surface you are repainting. Latex on latex, oil on oil.
Consider warm, inviting & neutral paint colours such as soft yellows, warm beige & earth tones. If you are unsure, ask the professionals. Tear out magazine photos of rooms that look appealing & match colours at the store. Paint ceiling & crown moulding with flat white paint to finish the look.
A fresh coat of paint makes your home feel fresh & clean, creating an inviting environment for home buyers. Paint colour can help you sell your house faster!
For more tips on buying and selling your home, visit: mississaugahouses4u.com • Kathy Vukobrat sales rep.
Celebrating 100 Years of Life
Congratulations to Elsie Canning of Mockingbird Lanes who celebrated her 100th Birthday on July 26th.
Do you have an anniversary or accomplishment to share? Please tell us about it: [email protected]
Sue McFadden • Ward 10 Councillor www.MississaugaWard10.ca E-newsletter • September 2012
Phone: 905-896-5010 E-mail: [email protected] /sueward10
If you’ve read this far... you may be in luck!If your e-mail address begins with
deird or lufenyou have won two tickets to see the new Mississauga
Steelheads play the Barrie Colts on Friday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hershey Centre. Congratulations!
To claim your prize, send an e-mail from the above address no later than September 14 to
[email protected] (include your mailing address).All contest details are available at www.mississaugaward10.ca
Two Ward 10 Streetscape Winners
Congratulations to Reuben & Sue Pilli and Daniela Ricci & Ian Bennie of Ward 10 who each won first place in the Streetscape Mississauga’s garden contest.
Reuben & Sue, who live at 3770 Barley Trail in Churchill Meadows, took first place in the Traditional Large garden category. Daniela & Ian, at 3690 Bala Drive also in Churchill Meadows, were awarded top spot in the Traditional Small garden category. Congratulations on your lovely gardens!
The City of Mississauga partners with local horticultural societies to put on the annual contest. “Streetscape Mississauga recognizes those residents and businesses who contribute to conserving and beautifying our neighbourhoods,” said David Marcucci, acting director, Parks & Forestry for the City of Mississauga. “Together with our partners, we are creating a more environmentally responsible community that supports Mississauga’s Living Green Master Plan.”
Are you this month’s winning subscriber?
Family DayFamily DayAt Mississauga-Meadowvale Rotary Park
Sunday September 16th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
“Connecting people with groups/organizations“Connecting people with groups/organizationsfor the betterment of our great community”for the betterment of our great community”
FunFunBouncy Castle – Activities – Face Painting
Enjoy a fun day with neighbours and meet the people behind the many groups that
support our great community
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The Park Is Located on Tacc Drive, between 9th Line and 10th Line West Of Winston Churchill And South Of Thomas St.
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The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation is proud to introduce Community Inspiration and Information Nights, a new information series featuring speakers from our health care community. Our first event features Dr. Eric Letovsky, Chief, Emergency Medicine at Credit Valley, who will introduce you to a behind the scenes view of the Emergency Department, plans for the future, and how we will all benefit.
Your ER: Opening Doors
to Better Health
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
7:00 PM –8:30 PM
The Credit Valley Hospital Site, Dean Sane Auditorium
2200 Eglinton Ave West
(complimentary parking – passes provided at event)
RSVP by Wednesday, September 12, 2012
by calling 905-813-4123 or [email protected]
An Invitation to the first in a new series: Community Inspiration and
Information Nights, presented by The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation
Next Information Night: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
