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

Tto 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).

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 isscrub 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!

We have compiled the following tips to help parents prepare their young children for a move, and to also help them adjust to their new home and community once the move has taken place.

1. Tell your children about the upcoming move as soon as possible.
Waiting until the For Sale sign appears on your lawn, or having your kids find out about the move from neighbors, will only leave them feeling left out and most likely, angry.

2. Discuss with your children, in an age-appropriate manner, some of the pros and cons of moving.
Most children get great comfort from simply being heard, and by being assured that their parents are committed to helping them adjust to a new environment.

3. Encourage your children to help you investigate your new community.
Most cities or towns have their own website, which they use to advertise and promote life in their community. In addition to finding information on the area lifestyle, you should also find a list of the local amenities, such as schools, places of worship, recreation centres, community sports associations, and parks. Most community sites will also include locations of the nearest shopping malls, movie theatres, and special attractions such as water parks, horse stables, and public beaches.

4. When packing, resist the urge to throw out all of your children’s old, unused toys.
Instead, ask your children to help you prepare for packing by separating their toys into three piles. Pile 1 comes with them to the new house. Pile 2 is for donating to a local shelter or community centre, and pile 3 is only for those toys that they understand are beyond repair, and for safety sake, should be thrown away. Allowing your child to decide what to do with his/her worn toys provides them a feeling of control in a situation that is largely, out of their control.

5. Pack any young children’s belongings last; allowing them prolonged access to their familiar possessions reduces their anxiety.

Ask your children to help you pack some of their belongings into boxes; and be sure to explain that the boxes, and every item that goes into the box, is going to be unpacked at the new house. Assemble some fun packing materials; a variety of brightly coloured (washable) markers for writing their name on each of their own boxes, bubble wrap for swaddling their dolls and soft toys, and a selection of stickers to decorate, and easily identify what is in each of their boxes.

6. Take your children to visit the new home at least once prior moving day, and be sure to keep the visit short, and upbeat.

7. Ask your child if he/she would like to have a moving party.
Invite his/her friends over to enjoy a night of pizza and movies. Take pictures of each guest posing with your child using an instant or digital camera. Keep one copy for your child, and give one copy to each guest to take with them.

8. Most kids make new friends at school fairly easily, but if your moving date is scheduled after the end of the school year, your child could be facing a long, lonely summer break.

To keep your child from feeling isolated you will have to take steps to help him/her meet some new friends. Soon after moving into your new home, ask your neighbors if there are children of the same age close by. Ask those neighbors who have young children if they are interested in allowing your children to play together at the local park during supervised play dates.

9. Once the move has taken place, organize a "family exploring day".
Let your children help you plan an afternoon walk, or scenic drive through a specific part of your new town. By doing this, you will not only be helping your children to familiarize themselves with their new community, but your family will also be creating fun, new memories associated with your new home.

10. Involve your children in deciding how to decorate their new bedrooms.
Even the youngest child should have some of their ideas incorporated into the new design. Whether it’s a big decision (choosing the wall color), or a small decision (selecting just the right spot for his/her toy box), giving your child “a say” helps them to embrace their new space.

Above all, keep the communication lines open - before, during, and after the move. Depending on the child, it can take anywhere from a few days to many months to adjust to their new surroundings.

Schools In The Area

- Hitherfield Private School (Traditional/Arts)

- Brookville Public School

- Limehouse Public School

- Bus systems to all surrounding towns and schools

Contact Jerry or Pam for any details or questions

905-876-2458

wescot_56@hotmail.com

• 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!

 On June 11^th 2011, the Milton Fairgrounds will be hosting the first fundraising concert for the Milton District Hospital. Multiple entertainers have taken the time out of their schedules to come join us in helps to raise money to make our hospital better than ever. Since Milton is the fastest growing community in Canada, the citizens of our town appreciate all the contributions other communities are making; for example the vendors, sponsors, entertainers, and exhibitors. It should be a great day to enjoy music, food, family, and friends. To purchase tickets go to either of these locations; Kelsey’s Restaurant in Milton, The Boarding Hut on Main St, Nude Buddha on Bronte St, Milton District Hospital (Foundation Office), and The Milton Mall ever Saturday between 12pm-4pm. Also www.miltonrocks.com website offers a link to purchase tickets online at www.ticketscene.ca, as well as directions and the entertainment line up. I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to enjoy this fantastic day in hopes to make our Milton District Hospital more sufficient for the Town Of Milton.

2. Choose your sheen - Flat or glossy.

3. Start with good tools - Tapered brushes, nylon & polyester or natural bristles.

4. Invest in quality - Quality primers will adhere to glossy painted or stained surfaces without sanding, ultimately saving you time and money.

5. Prep - Clear room, cover floors & vacuum up all dust.

6. Cut in- Use angled brush to paint border.

7. Learn to lay off - After rolling a section, make long vertical strokes up the full length of wall.

8. Score carefully- Pull off masking the same day you paint, but first run a putty knife angle along edge.

Once again this year, CityTV’s Breakfast Television will be on hand covering the event live as they did last year.

Residents and corporations are encouraged to make a donation towards the purchase of toys. Cheques should be made payable to: The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation C/O: Troy’s Toy Drive. All donations should be made prior to December 18th — the shopping spree is planned for the following day, December 19th!

Any assistance you can provide by spreading the good word of the event by forwarding this link to your list of friends/contacts would be greatly appreciated. The main objective is to get as many people aware of this worthy cause as possible because no child should go toyless on Christmas morning.

Toys are being collected for the Salvation Army, Halton Women’s Place and for the children at Sick Kids Hospital.

If you would like to drop off some toys in person, you and your family are invited to attend the big event on the morning of December 20th.

On the chance you can make it, then be sure to set your PVR to record Breakfast Television, because you just might get caught on television!