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On the Campaign Trail: June 15, 2010

June 15th, 2010
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On the Campaign Trail is a regular feature on MiltonSearch.com’s Milton Blog, focused on connecting Milton residents to the candidates for Town Council and their platforms. The Municipal election is October 25th, 2010.

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Fake Lake Parody
The buzz this past week was all about Jennifer Smith’s ‘Fake Lake’ parody. The multi-talented candidate for Ward 2 wrote a song poking fun at the mounting cost of the upcoming G20 Summit in Toronto to the tune of “If I Had a Million Dollars” by the Barenaked Ladies. A friend assisted with vocals and her son played guitar and the song was featured on the front page of the Toronto Star website.

It was nice to see Jennifer receive a fair bit of publicity for her efforts. She was also interviewed by several TV stations who aired the interviews and her video on the evening news. Granted, attacking the Harper government over G8/G20 Summit spending is low-hanging fruit so to speak, but nonetheless, well-played Jennifer.

Are your kids street-proofed?
In Ward 6, candidate Mike Cluett is out door-knocking (he recently stopped by the offices of MiltonSearch.com whilst making the rounds) and posting regularly on his blog as usual.

As a member of the Milton Community Policing Committee, Mike informs us of their efforts in connecting with principals of local schools in an attempt to raise awareness among students and their families.

Where is Milton’s traffic calming policy?
When Ward 2 candidate Jennifer Smith isn’t producing music videos, she’s also writing. Last week she questioned Milton’s traffic calming policy — specifically the lack thereof. Other mid-size Ontario communities like Caledon have this type of policy in place and she feels a similar one in Milton would give Town staff some options for traffic calming other than more stop signs.

Pedestrian crosswalk needed on Thompson at Metro Plaza
Ward 6 candidate Mike Cluett has already discussed the need for a traffic light or crosswalk around the Metro Plaza (Thompson/Louis St. Laurent) ad nauseum and now Ward 7 candidate Rick DiLorenzo is also championing this cause.

The issue here is that families living close to the Metro Plaza, or the park on the west side of Thompson with soccer fields, a playground and a splash pad are reluctant to walk to either destination if they have to cross Thompson Road. Cars soar along that stretch of Thompson, usually over 80 km/hour, traveling northbound from the rural countryside or speeding up as they leave town traveling south, making the intersection extremely dangerous for pedestrians.

Milton Transit Open House
Rick DiLorenzo also attended Milton Transit’s Open House this past Sunday and has posted several video clips of the event.

An example of an 'urban village' proposed by Ward 8 candidate, Zeeshan Hamid.

The Urban Village
Zeeshan Hamid, candidate for Milton Ward 8 recently posted his vision for Milton from an urban design standpoint: the urban village. Zeeshan is concerned about Milton’s urban sprawl and its lack of sustainability. The urban village concept instead focuses on bringing back traditional neighbourhoods where there is a mix of employment and residential activities enabling people to work closer to where they live (imagine that!). Such a plan is also contingent on a more aggressive effort to bring more jobs to town.

MiltonSearch.com wholeheartedly agrees with Mr. Hamid on most of his urban planning ideas — Milton needs to start working towards becoming an enviable ‘urban village’ or an ‘escarpment community’ as he phrased it earlier. Nice job, Zeeshan.

See where Milton spends your money
In the ‘better him than us’ category, Andrew Salmons, candidate in Ward 1, must have spent quite a bit of time compiling an amazing, interactive, year-over-year comparison of how and where the Town of Milton spends your tax dollars. Andrew states that the Town should publish expenses online in a similar, accessible manor in the name of transparent, efficient and open government.

Yup, that sounds about right to us.

All of the candidates featured in this edition of ‘On the Campaign Trail’ should be commended for the effort they have put into their websites, blogs and to communicate with not only voters but residents throughout Milton. We encourage you to bookmark their sites and those of the other candidates and current councillors in an attempt to stay informed ahead of this Fall’s municipal election.

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Milton Fall Fair: 2009 Edition

September 24th, 2009
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There are a ton of events for everyone, but for the kids, its all about the midway!

There are a ton of events for everyone, but for the kids, it's all about the midway!

Yep, it’s that time of the year again

And what a wonderful time of the year it is. Late September: the weather is still warm, fall colours are just beginning to appear on our foliage, and the annual Milton Fall Fair is rolling into town.

Every year, we have such a great day at the Fair with the whole family. The highlight of course, has to be the Demolition Derby. Count us in the demographic that ‘loves to see stuff get smashed up!’ The Friday/Saturday evening derbies are quite the event, but if you’ve got young children, don’t fret because there is another derby on Sunday afternoon at 2pm. That’s the one we usually catch.

Kerrrrash! Its fun watching stuff get smashed.

Kerrrrash! It's fun watching stuff get smashed.

It’s also fun for the kids to search for their crafts and works of art in the enclosed area underneath the grandstand. I know we wandered around for quite awhile in there last year, looking for my then 2-year old daughter’s 2 or 3 crafts/drawings.

The petting zoo and livestock barn are also big draws with the little ones, and you’ve gotta indulge and have some greasy fries and a burger/hot dog/sausage and/or a candy apple from one of the food vendors on-site.

Again, fortunately our kids love the Demoliton Derby as much as Mom and Dad, which means that’s become a must-see event. They really go crazy for the midway rides however, begging for more tickets after we’ve used them all up, begging to go on all of the rides they are too small for and truly loving the ones they actually get to ride.

Expect a full house for the Demolition Derby

Expect a full house for the Demolition Derby

The arrival of the first bit of cool, crisp fall air a couple of weeks ago prompted me to call up our photos from last year’s Fall Fair and post them in MiltonSearch.com’s online photo gallery. There are a ton of great shots, so feel free to check them out (yes, there are a lot of Demolition Derby shots).

We hope to see everyone out at this year’s Fall Fair — as of right now, the weather looks to be rainy for Saturday, but sunny and 23 celcius on Sunday (don’t quote me on that). If you’re new to Milton, well, I just can’t think of a better way to get a feel for your new community than to attend probably the Town’s signature attraction of the year.

Where else can you almost get hit by flying car parts?

Where else can you almost get hit by flying car parts?

Quick Links

MiltonSearch.com Arts & Entertainment: Milton Fall Fair 2009: bigger, better than ever

Milton Fall Fair Daily Schedules from MiltonSearch.com’s Community Calendar

The Official Milton Fall Fair website

Below we’ve posted the schedule for all three days as listed on the Fall Fair’s website. For further information, visit www.miltonfair.com.

Now that autumn is here, you know we won’t have this weather for all that much longer, so get out and enjoy the fair! After the weekend, I invite you to visit our photo gallery, register for an account, and upload your photos of the Milton Fall Fair to share with everyone!

Cheers!

2009 Milton Fall Fair Schedule

Friday, September 25

3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Halls and Exhibits open to public
3:00 p.m. – Midway Opens (Toonie Rides from 3:00 till 7:00 p.m. only!)
4:00 p.m. – 2009 Speed Show (Barrel Racing) – Horse Ring #1
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Beer Tent open
6:00 p.m. – The Randalls– Infield Stage
7:00 p.m. – SuperCheer Scorpions – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. – Official Opening – Grandstand
8:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand

Saturday, September 26

9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Halls and Exhibits open to public
9:00 a.m. – Horse Show Jumper Challenge – Horse Ring # 1
10:00 a.m. – Pet Show – Exhibition Theatre
10:30 a.m. – Heavy Horse Show – Horse Ring #2
10:30 a.m. – Youth Beef Show – by Cattle Barns
10:30 a.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull – Grandstand
11:00 a.m. – Halton 4-H Dairy Calf Club Achievement Day – No. 1 Barn
11:00 a.m. – Midway Opens
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Beer Tent Open – Infield
11:30 a.m. – Light Horse Show – Horse Ring #2
12:30 p.m. – Beef Show – No. 1 Barn
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Birds of Prey – Outside Exhibition Theatre (west side)
2:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull (Registration – on the track area by the office)
3:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull
3:30 – 4:15 – Nancy Be Duo – Exhibition Theatre
6:15p.m. – Spokes N Slopes Trials Extravaganza! – Grandstand
7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Driver’s Meeting
8:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand

INFIELD STAGE – Saturday
12:00 p.m. – Sneezy the Clown
12:30 p.m. – The Funky Mamas
1:30 p.m. – Silver Elvis
2:00 p.m. – Nancy Be Duo
3:00 p.m. – BellyUp
3:30 p.m. – The Funky Mamas
4:30 p.m. – Garbha Ras/Dandiya
5:00 p.m. – Milton Youth Bhangra Group
5:15p.m. – Nancy Be Duo

Sunday, September 27

9:00 a.m. – Hunter Challenge and Gymkhana Show – Horse Ring #1
9:30 a.m. – Lawn and Garden Tractor Pull – Grandstand
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Halls and Exhibits open to public
11:00 a.m. – Midway Opens
11:00 a.m. – Baby Show – Exhibition Theatre
11:00 a.m. – Sheep Show – No. 1 Barn
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.- Classic Car Show (Weather permitting) – By Cattle Barns
11:30 a.m. – Team K9 – Dog Agility Show – Horse Ring #2
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Beer Tent Open
12:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies’ Pedal Tractor Pull (Registration- on the track area by office)
1:00 p.m. – Team K9 – Dog Agility Show – Horse Ring #2
1:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Driver’s Meeting
1:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies’ Pedal Tractor Pull
1:30 p.m. – Nancy Be Duo – Exhibition Hall
2:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand
2:30 a.m. – Team K9 – Dog Agility Show – Horse Ring #2
4:30 p.m. – Halls close
5:00 p.m. – Hall Pick-up

INFIELD STAGE – Saturday
11:15 a.m. – Funky Mamas
12:00 p.m. – Sneezy the Clown
12:30 p.m. – The Skyway Cloggers
1:00 p.m. – Premier Martial Arts
1:30 p.m. – The Skyway Cloggers
2:00 p.m. – Silver Elvis
2:30 p.m. – Funky Mamas
3:15 p.m. – Premier Martial Arts

Ongoing activities Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
Livestock Display Barn, Agricultural Awareness Tent, Craft Building, Petting Zoo, Great Food, Exhibit Hall and Vendors

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Milton Canada Day 2009: Volunteers Needed

June 19th, 2009

The Milton Canada Day Committee is still looking for volunteers. Anyone interested can call volunteer program coordinator Kirsten Pederson at (905) 691-7470 or kirsten@miltoncanadaday.ca

The Milton Canada Day Committee is still looking for volunteers. Anyone interested can call volunteer program coordinator Kirsten Pederson at (905) 691-7470 or kirsten@miltoncanadaday.ca

Canada Day is fast approaching and plans are well underway to deliver festivities not soon to be forgotten.

On Wednesday, July 1, thousands of Milton and area residents are expected to gather at the Milton Fairgrounds to celebrate Canada’s 142nd birthday.

This year’s events will start at 10am with a veterans’ breakfast at Victoria Park in front of town hall, followed by a wreath-laying at 11:30am at the cenotaph. A pipe band parade will then lead the way to the opening ceremonies at the fairgrounds.

Throughout the day and into the night, families will be able to take advantage of a variety of activities and entertainment including: the Kidz Zone, Teen Zone, vendors and the band Hotel California.

Also on hand will be Soaring Heights Productions’ trampoline show. The four-person team is made up of world-class performers including trampoline Olympic medalists Karen Cockburn and Jason Burnett.

The show is scheduled to run hourly from 1 – 4pm.

Of course, the grand finale will be a fireworks display when the sun goes down.

The Milton Canada Day Committee is still looking for volunteers. Anyone interested can call volunteer program coordinator Kirsten Pederson at (905) 691-7470 or kirsten@miltoncanadaday.ca.

For a complete list of events, we encourage you to visit the official Milton Canada Day website.

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Volunteers Needed for 2009 Tree Planting!

March 25th, 2009
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A day out at Kelso with the family, while you do something positive for the environment? Register to volunteer today!

A day out at Kelso with the family, while you do something positive for the environment -- register to volunteer today!

If you’re looking for a fun event this Spring where you can get out with the family and do something positive for the environment at the same time, MiltonSearch.com asks you to consider volunteering to plant trees at Kelso May 2nd. It’s a great event for a worthwhile cause and keep in mind they stop accepting registrants once the quota of 400 volunteers has been reached. High school students: volunteer community service hours are available if you register and attend the event. And the event includes a complimentary barbecue lunch, so come on, what are you waiting for?

Here is the release from Conservation Halton:

Conservation Halton is looking for 400 volunteers (families, individuals, students and groups) to help plant over 3000 trees on, Saturday, May 2nd, 2009. Over the years Conservation Halton has worked with hundreds of school groups and local communities to create a legacy of healthy forests. In fact, since 1956 Conservation Halton has planted over 2.25 million trees in its watershed.

This year’s Earth Day event will take place at the Kelso Conservation Area, which is located at 2345 Tremaine Road in Milton. The event is open to anyone who pre-registers. It takes place from 8:30am to 11:30am rain or shine. The event is free of charge and includes a complimentary barbecue.

Launched in 2006, Trees for Watershed Health is a community outreach program of Conservation Halton’s that involves engaging watershed residents and community groups in tree planting. The vision of the program is to bring communities and nature together to help increase forest cover in the watershed.

This rain or shine planting event is open to anyone who pre-registers. All volunteers will receive a thank you gift while supplies last! Volunteer community service hours are available for high school students who register and attend the event. You are welcome to forward this email to others who may be interested in participating.

Please click here to REGISTER for this event or visit our website at www.conservationhalton.on.ca or contact:

Elizabeth Wren
Children’s Water Festival and Volunteer Coordinator
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
RR2 Milton, Ontario
 ewren@hrca.on.ca
Phone: (905) 336-1158 ext. 284
Fax: (905) 336-7014

About the program

The Trees for Watershed Health planting event provides an opportunity for watershed residents to take part in the transformation of marginal parklands into an area with healthy and abundant forest cover. This will help to offset the negative impacts of climate change in our watershed, while increasing biodiversity in the park. Situated on 397 hectares of regionally sensitive land Kelso Conservation Area has been chosen as an ideal location to continue our public tree planting program.
The forests of Conservation Halton’s watershed provide habitat for a myriad of wildlife species. They also provide ecosystem functions such as cleaning the air, purifying water and storing carbon along with providing places of unparalleled beauty for us all to enjoy. Protecting existing forests and increasing forest cover is an important aspect of sustaining the health of the watershed.

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The Bee is Back!

March 21st, 2009

First-timers, or new-bees are always amazed by how much fun the whole event is. It is a wonderful night and people really get into the spirit of it.

First-timers, or "new-bees" are always amazed by how much fun the whole event is. It is a wonderful night and people really get into the spirit of it.

Adult Bee brings community together

The impact of low literacy touches everyone: No one knows that better than Literacy North Halton (LNH), a local non-profit agency.

In order to reinforce its mandate to raise awareness and funds for adult literacy programs in Milton and throughout North Halton, LNH is presenting the sixth annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee.

The popular local event is slated for May 7, 2009.  Organizers are sending out a call for teams to dust off their dictionaries, get creative with costumes and register now for the corporate spelling bee.  

The Bee is a fun way for the community to come together to help support literacy at all levels, throughout Milton, Georgetown and Acton.  The event sees more than 20 teams of three from local businesses, organizations and non-profit agencies competing in a hilarious battle for spelling supremacy and for the coveted Spelling Bee trophy.  Teams generally dress in costume and are supported by a lively audience of more than 250 people. The Bee has sold out every year since it’s inception in 2004. 

Spelling Bee Chair Theresa MacDonald says: “The success of The Bee has been remarkable. The community has really come together and embraced the literacy cause. We are grateful to our participants who have made it such a success because they have chosen to get involved and make a difference in people’s lives.” 

While The Bee has a reputation as a fun-filled event, the underlying issue is a serious one, notes MacDonald.

“Literacy is a hidden problem and many are surprised to learn that one in five people in Ontario struggle with low literacy skills. It is an economic and quality of life issue and it impacts our whole community. Through the Read Spell Write program, Literacy North Halton trained volunteer tutors work at a grass roots level to help adults in our community improve their literacy skills in order to achieve their goals as students, as parents, as employees and as full participants in the civic life of our community.”

Registration is now open for new spelling bee teams, but with a large percentage of returning teams, space is limited and organizers recommend registering as soon as possible. For those considering entering a team, MacDonald has some advice. 

“It’s not like the scary school bees where you were up there all by yourself. Our teams can work together to correctly spell their answer. I think first-timers or “new-bees” as we call them, are always amazed by how much fun the whole event is! It is a wonderful night and people really get into the spirit of it.” 

For more information about the event and details of team registration, visit www.grategroanup.com or contact Literacy North Halton (905) 873-2200 or visit www.literacynh.org

Contact for media: Event Chairperson, Theresa MacDonald  (905) 876-0866

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The Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee Mascot and Milton’s Martin Street Public School students participated recently in a nation-wide attempt to set a new Guiness World Record  for Most Children Reading With an Adult, Multiple Locations. The event was held in honor of Family Literacy day, which raises awareness of literacy among all ages and was created by ABC Canada to promote the importance of reading and learning as a family.

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Olympic Torch Relay coming to Milton

February 21st, 2009

The Olympic Torch relay is coming to Milton this December.

The Olympic Torch relay is coming to Milton this December.

On December 19, 2009 the Town of Milton has the tremendous honour of being recognized as a 2010 Olympic Torch Relay route community. Milton residents are encouraged to get involved and celebrate the spirit of the olympic games, by applying to become an Olympic Torchbearer for our community.

To become an official Olympic Torchbearer for our community and for more information, visit the official site of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.

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2008 Milton Santa Claus Parade Route

November 11th, 2008

MiltonSearch.com’s inbox has been flooded with inquiries as to the actual route this year’s Milton Santa Claus Parade will take, so we’ve decided to post it.

From the Milton Canadian Champion: 

This year’s parade will take place Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p. m. It’ll leave from the corner of Bronte and Barton streets, proceed along Main Street and end up at the rear parking lot of Milton Mall in front of the Winners store.

The theme for the 2008 parade is Christmas Around the World, which is sure to inspire a number of interesting floats depicting Christmas as it’s celebrated by diverse nationalities.

So there you have it, straight from the local fishwrap.

It’s sure to be a great parade this year, with, according to Regional Councillor Colin Best, “a few surprises in store.”

We encourage you to post any comments below, before or after the parade, and hey, if you have any photos of the parade, why not register for an account and post them on MiltonSearch.com’s photo gallery to share with all of Milton?

Let’s give Santa a warm Milton welcome!

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Milton Santa Claus Parade 2008 – Last call!

November 4th, 2008

From Colin Best, Milton Santa Claus Parade Assembly Marshall:

The 2008 Milton Santa Claus Parade takes place on Sunday, November 23 at 2pm along Main St. from Bronte St. South to the Winners parking lot behind Milton Mall

The 2008 Milton Santa Claus Parade takes place on Sunday, November 23 at 2pm along Main St. from Bronte St. South to the Winners parking lot behind Milton Mall

Hi everyone

Just to remind anyone who is interested in entering a float for the Santa Claus Parade the deadline is this week and there is only about 10 spaces left.

Check out the official parade website at miltonsantaclausparade.ca for entry forms and other information or email Mike Ricker at mlricker@sympatico.ca or call 905-876-1331. Forms can also be picked up at the UPS store at Main & Ontario St.

Also the parade committee is looking for volunteers to help on parade day Sunday November 23rd starting at 2 pm. on Bronte St. S. and going through the downtown area on Main St. to end at the Milton Mall parking lot in front of the Winners store.

Call either Linda Ricker at 905-876-1331 or Diana Bracken at 905-875-2109 to arrange to help in any of these areas: costumes, make up, candy, barricades, marshalling or assembly area. If you have teenagers looking for community hours, the committee needs help for about 2-4 hours depending on the location and the parade qualifies those hours.

The parade is organized by an all-volunteer committee and no tax dollars are used in the hosting of the parade which attracts nearly 20,000 people along the 3 km route. There is also a Salvation Army food drive at the front of the parade collecting non-perishable items through the Milton Firefighters and transit bus. Canada Post is also collecting letters to Santa from children in the area.

The committee is planning some surprises this year with new bands, attractions and a new sleigh for Santa!

Colin Best,
Assembly Marshall

Thanks Colin, and again a reminder that the 2008 Milton Santa Claus Parade takes place on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2pm and this year’s theme is “Christmas around the World.”

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