It can be very frustrating when we see a thick coating of snow on our streets after a blizzard or snow storm. Or even worse when the car parked out front is “plowed’ in. To prevent this issue do not park on Milton streets longer than 3 hours. If the street is getting plowed while parked, the by-law is not in effect; the vehicle could be ticketed or towed at owner’s expense! The plow system this winter works like this; there is more than 1,500 lane km of Regional & Town roads. Snow plowing starts when there is 2 cm of snow on the ground, the roads are in a list of priority; Regional roads, arterial and collector roads, then urban and rural residential roads.

- Regional, arterial, and collector roads should be cleared within 2-12 hours after a storm.
- Rural collector and industrial roads cleared in 5-16 hours.
- Urban and rural residential can take from 8-24 hours to sand or plow to a snow packed surface.
- Sidewalks & pathways for school, and transit routes are also in a list of priority, and they will get cleared after 5 cm of snow.

For Milton citizens who live on residential streets be prepared this winter, have snow or all season tires on, because it could get slippery!

The Milton Sports Centre, now has an indoor pool and more skating rinks. This will help keep the kids happy and active for the Christmas and any other school breaks the year. It is a great opportunity for the whole family to stay active and have fun during this cold winter season. Also John Tonelli Arena & Memorial Arena have been adding more skating time for the public (which is free) from December 24th to January 6th . Thank you to the Milton Tim Horton’s for sponsoring these free skate days for us Milton citizens. The Sports Centre & Milton Leisure Centre pools are open extra days and hours from December 27th-30th and January 2nd-6th, to be sure of the exact times and dates for skating and swimming at these locations visit the arenas, www.milton.ca, 905-875-5393 (skating), 905-878-7946 (swimming).

Fresh, delicious, and divine. These three words describe my first visit to Walker’s Fish Market. It was one of my closest friends birthday on Tuesday. She had decided for all of us to try Walker’s Fish Market in Milton for her birthday dinner. It was amazing everything from the service, to the atmosphere, and last but certainly not least the fresh seafood. Also it is hard to find a decent steak in Milton, but Walker’s Fish Market does a magnificently cooked and juicy steak. Going to the Galaxy Movie Theatre I had always noticed the Walker’s Fish Market Restaurant, never thought to go in and try it out, that was my mistake!

If you love fresh and tasty seafood definitely try Walker’s Fish Market in Milton located at 1185 Maple Avenue.

This Saturday November 19th the Oakville and Milton Real Estate Board will be hosting the 2011 Gala in hopes to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. This charity should be very entertaining since my wife Jody and I agreed to walk the runway for the fashion show part of the evening! So please come on out and open your heart and wallets for the people in need!
The theme is an affair to remember and tickets are on sale for $125.00 and for a table of 10 $1,125.00
We hope there is going to be a large audience, let’s help people get a fresh new start for themselves and family!

To purchase tickets contact Samantha Johnston Phone 905-844-6491 ext. 11
The event will be located at the Teatro Conference Centre, 121 Chisholm Dr., Milton, ON

This Thursday November the 3rd, the St. John Ambulance will be training Milton citizens on standard first aid and CPR! This 2 day course will be hosted from 8:30am-5:00pm at the Milton Superstore (820 Main St E, Milton, ON). Some of the training will include how to handle serious situations sush as; fainting, choking, bone/joint injuries, unconsciousness, poisons, and even bites & stings. This course should be helpful for all Miltonians. So come on out to the Milton Superstore this Thursday and learn how to protect and prevent!

We hope everyone has a safe and spooooky night, to all parents don’t forget to check those candy bags! Happy Halloween from Domenic & The Manchisi Team!

When buyers and their agents come to show your property there is a few rooms buyers want to make sure they do not have to “update” or “renovate”. The bathroom is definitely one of these rooms. Once you have gone through this inexpensive step by step guide, your bathroom will look brand new and impress any buyers that come through your home!

1.Look around, up and down!

First off clear the clutter and empty the cabinets, get rid of all garbage and unnecessary items! Then take a look, make sure there is no water mildew on the ceiling, the taps and faucets are running properly, the flooring is in good shape. If all need fixing, then head on over to your nearest home renovation store.

For the ceiling all you need to do is scrub the walls with a strong solution that is call trisodium phosphate and water. Afterwards use a chlorine bleach and swab the affected areas of the ceiling, let it be for about two hours. Rinse the ceiling thoroughly with water wait for it to dry then use a primer with a stain killing agent, let the primer dry then paint with a mildew resistant latex paint!

For taps and faucets and shower heads shop around to different home stores and find good quality items for a decent price. If the existing faucets and or shower head in your bathroom are in good condition but are clogged, then all you need is CLR. Put a fair amount in a glass bowl and let the faucet or shower head soak for two minutes, afterwards rinse with warm water!

If the flooring in your bathroom needs an update there are ways to fix it up without hurting the wallet. At any home store you can find peel and stick vinyl flooring. Very inexpensive and easy to apply, all you do is peel and stick, also it give the look of tile and has some texture. If you would want the floor to look more like a ceramic tile then add grout! If you don’t mind spending more on the flooring there are many other types you can go with, a ceramic look very nice in a bathroom!

2.Create an illusion!

Purchasing a large mirror will create the illusion that the bathroom is larger than it really is. Also when choosing a mirror you do not have to go with the standard rectangle shape, if you like a more modern look go with a circular or even a few smaller mirrors place in a row. A great place to find inexpensive mirrors is at Ikea!

3.Make Great use of Your Space!

A bathroom looks much better and more comfortable, when there is no dirty clothes or towels on the floor, or perfume and toothbrushes/toothpaste all over the counter. Having a small cabinet or storage unit in your bathroom will make it look clean and tidy. Also at Ikea there is inserts for drawers or cabinets with sections, so you can organize all your bathroom needs. Another great tip, since the counter will be cleared off, you could add some scented candles or popery to add some fragrance and calmness!

4.LIGHTS, Camera, Action!

Adding a simple yet elegant light fixture does a lot to a bathroom. Also pot lights are very popular! Having a dimmer switch is also a great idea, since the bathroom is where you can relax and soak away your troubles and have a relaxing level of light makes a big difference!

5.Last But Not Least the Theme!!

Having a theme and sticking to it, is very important. The theme brings the whole bathroom together. A popular theme for a bathroom is a day at the beach. This theme suggests neutral colours for decor and accessories. Also you could have little framed pieces of art on the walls that correspond with your theme!

Hope these 5 inexpensive bathroom tips worked for you!

There will be a open house at 1062 Ferguson Drive this Sunday October 23rd from 2pm-4pm. If you have been looking for a home this could be the right one for you! Or if your just curious come take a look!

If you enjoy apples, apple pies, face painting, haunted houses, and much more, well head on down to the parking lot located at James St/Main St downtown Milton, this Saturday October 22nd! This Milton Apple Festival is a charity for the Milton District Hospital! It’s a day for donating to a great cause and to have lots of fun! Dress up in your Halloween costumes and trick or treat at the participating businesses, there will also be games, activities, and pumpkins in spirit of Halloween!! Come out and enjoy!

This Saturday October 22nd the Cineplex/Galaxy will be hosting a Community Day in Support of the Starlight Children’s Foundation. A great inexpensive activity that will not only bring joy to a family but also the children of the Starlight Foundation! The doors open at 8:30am and the FREE movies will begin at 9:00am. The cost is free, and select items at the concession will be $2.00, 100% of all proceeds will be going to the Starlight Foundation!