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LAKESHORE LIVING
Celebrity ProfileMatt Dunigan
Home on the Grill
Light fareTrends and Advice from
Concept Lighting Galleries
KHACHI A stunning interior makeover by Ramsin Khachi
CHICWIN THE ULTIMATE TRIP TO NAPA
VALLEYpage 37
CULt WiNeSGain Exclusive Access to Some
Extraordinary Napa Valley Wines
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page 41 page 35 page 17
iSSUE tWO | FALL 2011
crescent hill gallerywww.crescenthill.com
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2575 Dundas St W (just east of Winston Churchill) 905.820.2233
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Visit our 5600 sq ft gallery of Original Art in the Mississauga Home& Design Centre for an enjoyable and relaxing experience.
Proudly celebrating the works and talentsof Canadian artists for over 20 years.
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With a long-standing tradition of providing a professional objective opinion and exceptional value, Crescent Hill Gallery has a fiercely loyal client base. Lakeshore Living asked Gallery Director Megan Sinnett about what makes the Gallery such a unique destination for finding Canadian artwork.
Q: What makes Crescent Hill Gallery stand out from other galleries?A: We realize that visiting an art gallery can be an overwhelming experience and we make it our priority to alleviate any anxiety on the part of the customer. Clients are encouraged to take artwork home and live with it first, allowing them to view the work in their space free from any outside influences. Viewing the work on your wall is always a completely different experience than viewing it on a gallery wall. We don't believe in pressure tactics and want to ensure the client is making a purchase because they genuinely love the work and can't live without it.
Q: Crescent Hill Gallery has a loyal client base from all over Ontario, how have you been able to attract and maintain such a widespread following?A: We have been in business for over twenty years and have developed an exceptional word of mouth reputation. Our extensive and user friendly website has allowed us to take our client base, which began on a local level, and expand it province wide. After viewing the website it quickly becomes apparent to clients that Crescent Hill Gallery is well worth the drive to Mississauga.
Q: How does the gallery space facilitate for a unique viewing experience?A: Crescent Hill Gallery occupies 5600 square feet of stunning design space and is home to one of the largest collections of contemporary fine artwork in the province. Clients are invited to spend the afternoon browsing the gallery and are often fortunate to be on site when new works are delivered (by the artist) to the gallery. This allows admiring clients the unique opportunity to speak with the artist in a friendly, informal atmosphere. These chance meetings leave a lasting impression on both the artist and the customer.
Q: What makes your gallery collection unique?A: Crescent Hill Gallery recently merged with Envers Chapin Gallery (previously located in Toronto). This merger has doubled the size of our collection, allowing us to expand and carry the works of more than 50 internationally recognized artists, over half of whom are Canadian. We are always adding new talent to the collection, and are proud to promote a superb variety of artists at various stages in their careers. As a result of this diversity we are able to showcase works of varying price points designed to meet any budget. We have definitely become the premiere source for quality fine artwork in Southern Ontario. Crescent Hill Gallery now, quite literally, has something for everyone.
contact: Megan Sinnett phone: 905.820.2233 email: [email protected] web: www.crescenthill.com
Crescent Hill Gallery
Gallery DirectorMegan Sinnett
Visiting art galleries can sometimes be intimidating – not so at Crescent Hill Gallery.
WORKBOOK DISCOVER ORIGINAL CANADIAN ART AT CRESCENT HILL GALLERY
PHOTO TOP RIGHT:CAROLE ARNSTON
MAYA EVENTOV
HAROLD BRAUL
TERRI HALLMAN
PIETRO ADAMO
With a long-standing tradition of providing a professional objec-tive opinion and exceptional value, Crescent Hill Gallery has a fiercely loyal client base. Lakeshore Living asked Gallery Director Megan Sinnett about what makes the Gallery such a unique desti-nation for finding Canadian artwork.
Q: What makes Crescent Hill Gallery stand out from other galleries?A: We realize that visiting an art gallery can be an overwhelming experience and we make it our priority to alleviate any anxiety on the part of the customer. Clients are encouraged to take artwork home and live with it first, allowing them to view the work in their space free from any outside influences. Viewing the work on your wall is always a completely different experience than viewing it on a gallery wall. We don't believe in pressure tactics and want to ensure the client is making a purchase because they genuinely love the work and can't live without it.
Q: Crescent Hill Gallery has a loyal client base from all over Ontario, how have you been able to attract and maintain such a widespread following?A: We have been in business for over twenty years and have developed an exceptional word of mouth reputation. Our extensive and user friendly website has allowed us to take our client base, which began on a local level and expand it province wide. After viewing the website online it quickly becomes apparent to clients that Crescent Hill Gallery is well worth the drive to Mississauga.
Q: How does the gallery space facilitate for a unique viewing experience?A: Crescent Hill Gallery occupies 5600 square feet of stunning design space and is home to one of the largest collections of contemporary fine artwork in the province. Clients are invited to spend the afternoon browsing the gallery and are often fortunate to be on site when new works are delivered (by the artist) to the gallery. This allows admiring clients the unique opportunity to speak with the artist in a friendly informal atmosphere. These chance meetings leave a lasting impression on both the artist and the customer.
Q: What makes your gallery collection unique?A: Crescent Hill Gallery recently merged with Envers Chapin Gallery (previously located in Toronto). This merger has doubled the size of our collection, allowing us to expand and carry the works of more than 50 internationally recognized artists, over half of whom are Canadian. We are always adding new talent to the collection, and are proud to promote a superb variety of artists at various stages in their careers. As a result of this diversity we are able to showcase works of varying price points designed to meet any budget. We have definitely become the premiere source for quality fine artwork in Southern Ontario. Crescent Hill Gallery now, quite literally, has something for everyone.
contact: Megan Sinnett phone: 905.820.2233 email: [email protected] web: www.crescenthill.com
Crescent Hill Gallery
Gallery DirectorMegan Sinnett
Visiting art galleries can sometimes be intimidating – not so at Crescent Hill Gallery.
WORKBOOK DISCOVER ORIGINAL CANADIAN ART AT CRESCENT HILL GALLERY
PHOTO TOP RIGHT:CAROLE ARNSTON
MAYA EVENTOV
HAROLD BRAUL
TERRI HALLMAN
PIETRO ADAMO
With a long-standing tradition of providing a professional objective opinion and exceptional value, Crescent Hill Gallery has a fiercely loyal client base. Lakeshore Living asked Gallery Director Megan Sinnett about what makes the Gallery such a unique destination for finding Canadian artwork.
Q: What makes Crescent Hill Gallery stand out from other galleries?A: We realize that visiting an art gallery can be an overwhelming experience and we make it our priority to alleviate any anxiety on the part of the customer. Clients are encouraged to take artwork home and live with it first, allowing them to view the work in their space free from any outside influences. Viewing the work on your wall is always a completely different experience than viewing it on a gallery wall. We don't believe in pressure tactics and want to ensure the client is making a purchase because they genuinely love the work and can't live without it.
Q: Crescent Hill Gallery has a loyal client base from all over Ontario, how have you been able to attract and maintain such a widespread following?A: We have been in business for over twenty years and have developed an exceptional word of mouth reputation. Our extensive and user friendly website has allowed us to take our client base, which began on a local level, and expand it province wide. After viewing the website it quickly becomes apparent to clients that Crescent Hill Gallery is well worth the drive to Mississauga.
Q: How does the gallery space facilitate for a unique viewing experience?A: Crescent Hill Gallery occupies 5600 square feet of stunning design space and is home to one of the largest collections of contemporary fine artwork in the province. Clients are invited to spend the afternoon browsing the gallery and are often fortunate to be on site when new works are delivered (by the artist) to the gallery. This allows admiring clients the unique opportunity to speak with the artist in a friendly, informal atmosphere. These chance meetings leave a lasting impression on both the artist and the customer.
Q: What makes your gallery collection unique?A: Crescent Hill Gallery recently merged with Envers Chapin Gallery (previously located in Toronto). This merger has doubled the size of our collection, allowing us to expand and carry the works of more than 50 internationally recognized artists, over half of whom are Canadian. We are always adding new talent to the collection, and are proud to promote a superb variety of artists at various stages in their careers. As a result of this diversity we are able to showcase works of varying price points designed to meet any budget. We have definitely become the premiere source for quality fine artwork in Southern Ontario. Crescent Hill Gallery now, quite literally, has something for everyone.
contact: Megan Sinnett phone: 905.820.2233 email: [email protected] web: www.crescenthill.com
Crescent Hill Gallery
Gallery DirectorMegan Sinnett
Visiting art galleries can sometimes be intimidating – not so at Crescent Hill Gallery.
WORKBOOK DISCOVER ORIGINAL CANADIAN ART AT CRESCENT HILL GALLERY
PHOTO TOP RIGHT:CAROLE ARNSTON
MAYA EVENTOV
HAROLD BRAUL
TERRI HALLMAN
PIETRO ADAMO
1 lakeshore living | Fall 2011
WORKBOOKDiscover original Canadian art
CeleBRIty pROfIleLife in the spotlight and in the community for CFL Hall of Famer Matt Dunigan
desIgneR nOtesDecoration for the holidays
HelpIng HAndsBuilding a better community through philanthropy
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DEPARTMENTS
WHAt’s InsIdeISSUE TWO
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LAKESHORE LIVING
LAKESHORE LIVING
luxuRy dRApeRyWindow treatments help set the mood for a room
KHACHI CHICCelebrity designer works his magic in Southeast Oakville
lIgHt fAReTrends and advice from Concept Lighting
pRestIge COlleCtIOnEleven pages of exceptional real estate opportunities
Cult WInesGain exclusive access to some extraordinary Napa Valley wines
All tHAt glItteRsKNAR Jewellery makes your shopping list sparkle
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FEATURES
FALL 2011
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COVER STORY 7 CELEBRITy DESIGNER WORKS HIS
MAGIC IN SOUTHEAST OAKVILLE
EditorSteve McNeill | McNeill Communications
CrEativE dirECtorEric Pezik | Infinite Design House Inc.
PhotograPhY & Photo StYLingRoy Timm & Carole Buzzato Timm
puBlIsHed By MCnEiLL CoMMUniCationS
Steve McNeill
Phone: 905-648-3558
Advertising: [email protected]
If you like Californian wines, you will want to hear what the Napa Valley Co-op has to offer, and get in on a fantastic wine tasting event the Co-op has organized with Budds’ BMW. Crescent Hill Gallery will also have some exquisite artwork displayed during this tasting event, so it promises to be a highly entertaining and enlighten-ing evening. Details about the wines, the Co-op and the tasting event are inside.
I also want to thank my good friend Matt Dunigan for taking time out of his busy schedule to allow us to profile him in our celebrity feature. A celebrated CFL quarter-back, hall-of-famer and TSN panelist, Matt is also a great guy.
We also feature some practical advice for homeowners who are looking for everything from window treatments by inVU Drapery to lighting by Concept Lighting, which has locations in Oakville, Mississauga and most recently Burlington.
Our mission is to bring informative and interesting stories to your doorstep. Enjoy this issue and watch for another terrific edition in the spring.
Sincerely,
Dan Cooper
>> A Day with Matt Dunigan. The CFL legend explains how Oakville became his new playing field. From his favourite haunts to the importance of giving back, Dunigan knows how to make a community home.
Dear Reader,
This is the second issue of Lakeshore Living and I’m proud that it is larger and better than the first.
The issue is loaded with great reading – from a spectacular reno by celebrity designer Ramsin Khachi of Oakville to an incredible California getaway offer by the Napa Valley Crush Co-op.
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DAN’S WELCOMELakeshore Living Magazine
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DRAPE yOUR HOME IN
All too often accessories take centre stage
for a room and while accessories are important
to help set the mood for a room, many forget
factoring in the right window treatment. It’s
important to spend time at the beginning of
any room redesign project developing your
complete colour palette. Many homeowners
choose neutral drapery, believing that the
drapery should blend in to the overall room
décor. What should be considered is that great
room inspiration could stem from the drapery
fabric – acting as the rooms jumping off point.
inVU Drapery Co. brings together style and
function for fabulous drapery. “There is more
WINDOW TREATMENTS HELP SET THE MOOD FOR A ROOM
dInIng ROOM
to choosing the right window treatment than
meets the eye,” Lisa says, President of inVU
Drapery Co.. She explains “fabric, colour, pat-
tern and hardware all make a statement that
can create the right balance in any room.”
There are a plethora of options available to
suit any style preference. The proper window
treatment can add another layer of interest to
a room. Even the rod itself has an impact, so
making the appropriate choice is critical to the
overall look of the room, and the flow of the
drapery. Unfortunately, drapery hardware is
often an afterthought, and yet it can be a critic-
al aspect of the room’s design. “Hardware to
drapery is like shoes to a dress,” says Lisa. It
may seem to be an incidental component, yet it
can have a very significant impact. Lisa points
to a nickel rod in the dining room. The brack-
et and finial are one piece, so there’s nothing
interfering with the flow of the drapery. The
style is traditional however the nickel finish
gives it a more modern feel, complementing
the room’s decor without overpowering the
room’s overall design.
The drapery in this room is a darker colour,
which draws attention by contrasting against
the light walls making the room appear larger.
In this room, using two liners was a must. The
first liner maintains the integrity of the fabric
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and protects the room’s furnishings from fading. The
second liner gives the silk body and ensures luxuri-
ous drapability. The panels are hung on hooks, which
makes exchanging them in the summer months easy.
“Interchanging your window coverings is a trend
that is growing in popularity. Such a practice keeps
the room interesting – and reduces the wear on the
drapes so your investment lasts longer.” Says Lisa.
Now more than ever there is a wide variety of
window treatment options – making treating them
daunting for some. That’s why our offering reaches
beyond the store “We offer inHOME consultations,
where we will bring the store to the customer. Our
design consultants will discuss décor style prefer-
ences and work to create a window solution that
marries function with style.”
“Many designers turn to us because of our exper-
tise and experience.” says Lisa. “We pride ourselves
in being first in style, quality and innovation and we’re
consistently sourcing new styles, treatments and
techniques.”
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fROnt ROOM KItCHen
fAMIly ROOM
DINING ROOM
There are two liners
used. The first is to
prevent sun fading
and ensures the
drapery maintains
its rich and consistent
colour. The double
lining also prevents
the window outline
to show through. The
second is a thicker
liner to give the drapes
luxurious folds.
FRONT ROOM
A pattern provides
interest and style; a
dim-out liner protects
the drapes f rom
fading, but allows
sunlight to flood the
room, giving it an airy
and light mood.
KITCHEN
The Roman blind
features a subtle detail
to provide interest,
but the linen material
presents a wonderful
juxtaposition against
the shine of the
kitchen.
FAMILy ROOM
T h e r i p p l e f o l d
provides a single
pleat which creates
a more modern look.
The unique seamless
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DraperyCoutureHardware to drapery
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Celebrity designer works his magiC in southeast oakville
KHACHI CHIC
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The door is at once modern and traditionally
elegant. It’s weight, colour, hardware and custom-
designed and manufactured transomed side windows
set the stage. Entering the stone courtyard, walking
the steps and crossing the threshold you know you’ve
reached your destination: Home. And, in quintessen-
tial Khachi style, it all seems so effortlessly natural.
Greeting me for the first time with a warm smile
others generally reserve for long held friends, Ramsin
Khachi welcomes me into his most recent creation.
Nestled on a quaint street off of Oakville’s Lakeshore,
this home is a far cry from the house Khachi first laid
eyes on 14 months ago. “When I bought this house
it was covered in mould and falling apart. And it was
by Victoria Ford PhotograPhy By roy timm
Photostylist Carole Bozzato timm
CELEBRITY PROFILERamsin Khachi // Interior Designer
“
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WHO IS RAMSIN KHACHI
only 23 years old,” Khachi explains. But, walk-
ing in he saw what it could be, if he stripped it
back and allowed himself the opportunity to
put his over 20 years of expertise in designing,
building and decorating to work. Unencum-
bered by the restrictions of client work, Khachi
approached this project with a what would
be ideal attitude. “In each room of the house
I thought of everything that I’d want, or what
bothers me in those rooms traditionally, or
what doesn’t normally work, and I fixed it.”
And while the home literally has it all – think
biometric locks, radiant heating at the outdoor
cooking area, a motion-sensor activated hot
water recycling system and a safe room, to
name only a few features – it remains a com-
fortable and inviting family home.
This balance of modern and tradition-
al, formally elegant yet family functioning is
something Khachi strives for on all projects.
“It’s tough to achieve; tough to find the right
balance,” he admits. “I do it every day with
clients, because often I’m working with two
people and fusing their styles together to
achieve a balance of suiting both tastes. In
this house, it was all me, but I still had to find
a balance. I had to keep my hand on it so the
pendulum wouldn’t swing too far either way. I
pushed the envelope; more classic in the formal
rooms. Then I pushed it again making it more
modern in the transitional spaces, like the hall-
ways. you’re always walking that balance.”
Ramsin Khachi is an established designer and
builder as well as a popular industry expert and
television personality. He dispenses incredible
design ideas that transform into sophisticated
residential and commercial spaces.
For over 20 years, his firm has become
renowned for generating creative solutions
to problems facing the modern-day client.
He has been spreading his wisdom in design
construction and decor on the Marilyn Denis
Show on CTV, during many public appearances
and has been a regular on CityTv’s, CityLine as
the program’s in-house design expert for over
a decade. Known for his vivacious personality
and distinctive style, he educates the viewers
on design trends, innovative products and the
latest in techie gadgets.
A true believer in giving back to his com-
munity, Khachi contributes to several different
charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foun-
dation for which he has designed room
makeovers for children struggling with life
threatening illnesses.
www.khachi.com
In each room of the house I thought of everything that I’ d want, or what bothers me in those rooms traditionally,
or what doesn’t normally work, and I fixed it.“ ”
KHACHI CHIC RAMSIN KHACHI
Some ways this balance was achieved was
through theme and variations. Take the cus-
tom-designed plaster mouldings in the formal
living room. These were inspired by a piece of
glass Khachi found while travelling and used in
the main upstairs bathroom, flanking the mirror.
This pattern is also repeated in the formal dining
room’s medallion, although in a unique and dif-
ferent way. Another example is the Cambria
quartz. A fan of the functionality and variations
this material provides, Khachi used it in the
countertops of almost all the rooms – includ-
ing the garage worktop. Working with a palate
of greys and whites, the Cambria quartz allows
for a flow throughout the home. But to achieve
the right look, Khachi had to overcome one
challenge.
“I love Calcutta marble, and I used it in the
formal living room around the fireplace,” Khachi
explains. This was repeated in the family room
as well. But Khachi wanted Cambria quartz in
Above: The vast, light-filled kitchen prep area is fully equipped, with Khachi ensuring the space will work for you, rather than you having to work to care for the space.
Top left: Clean, elegant and functional, a Khachi take on the ideal kitchen Centre left: Khachi’s creation - Calcutta
marble-like quartz countertops, available through Cambria
Bottom left: Kachi maintains a space
needs to function as good as it looks, and so he took care in picking the hardware features
9 lakeshore living | Fall 2011
I pushed the envelope; more classic in the formal rooms. Then I pushed it again making it more modern in the transitional spaces.‘‘ ’’
KHACHI CHIC RAMSIN KHACHI
the kitchen – and they didn’t have a colour that
flowed with Calcutta the way he wanted it to.
“So I worked with Cambria,” he continues. “The
countertops in the kitchen were inspired by Cal-
cutta marble, designed by Cambria quartz and
myself. I love this new product.”
Beyond his custom Cambria Calcutta-inspired
quartz, there are so many elements that make
this home distinctly Khachi. “If you ask my staff
they’ll say there are so many elements in this
home that make it ‘Khachi’,” he begins. “The
attention to detail, the design aspect; every
single little thing is picked by me. My inspira-
tions came from many elements: the Hans Grohe
faucets, the imported tiles and even my travels.
Nothing was done dismissively. I had something
to say about everything.”
As he guides me through all six stories of this
home – including the decadent master suite,
...cont’d on page 13
Above: The master ensuite invites you to bathe yourself in luxury, soaking in the beauty of the space that surrounds you.
Top Right: The master shower room is outfitted with the latest and greatest gadgets, making your morning prep time enjoyable.
Centre & Bottom Right: Rich neutral tones and decadent materials create
a soothing retreat.
Fall 2011 | lakeshore living 10
You have to keep a handle on your principles; they make you who you’ve become, and if you change your principles you can lose it all quickly.‘‘ ’’
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When you walk into some spaces you know what it should or could be, and I see this in my mind. I get a feeling and a vision and then I work at making it happen.‘‘ ’’
left: Situated adjacent to the kitchen, the family room highlights the home’s family- friendly attitude.
Far left: The custom designed transomed side windows flanking the front entrance help set the stage as you enter this simply stunning home.
KHACHI CHIC RAMSIN KHACHI
the stunningly detailed guest powder room,
the personal professional gym, the fun and
functional home theatre and the practical-
ly perfect wine room – Khachi smiles. “I
think I did a good job. I’m happy with it,” he
reflects. Good job? Even with all his experi-
ence and credentials and accolades, Khachi
remains humble – a rare trait in someone of
his calibre.
“you have to keep a handle on your princi-
ples; they make you who you’ve become, and
if you change your principles you can lose it all
quickly.” Khachi’s principles? While he never
outlined them they’re easy to see through
his personality and track record: strong work
ethic, honesty, dedication and perseverance.
“I think that’s the key to my success,” he con-
fides. “I think if someone else can do it, I can
do it and then I do.”
Asking him how it all came together, Khachi
shrugs his shoulders and smiles. “When you walk
into some spaces you know what it should or
could be, and I see this in my mind. I get a feeling
and a vision and then I work at making it happen.”
With this project done, Khachi continues to push
himself and his abilities forward. “I want to build
Khachi branded homes one at a time as perfect
as I can, as good as I can, and so that it’s afford-
able. This is one of my dreams.” LL
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I want to build Khachi branded homes one at atime as perfect as I can, as good as I can, and so that
it’s affordable. This is one of my dreams.“ ”
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HOME LIGHTINGConcept Lighting Galleries // Feature
By JAMES HOLDEN
Fall 2011 | lakeshore living 18
SINCE 2008, DON PARANS AND
THE CONCEPT lIGHTING TEAM HAVE
PROVIDED TAIlORED CUSTOMER CARE.
A RETAIl AND BUIlDER/RENOVATOR
VETERAN, PARANS DISCOVERED A VOID IN
THE DéCOR MARKET: THAT OF STUNNINGlY
BEAUTIFUl, HIGH qUAlITY lIGHTING.
COUPlED wITH THIS HOlE wAS A lACK
OF KNOwlEDGEABlE STAFF.
Putting his more than 30 years of retail
expertise to work, Parans decided to fill this
void with the launch of his first store. By early
2012, customers will be able to find their light-
ing needs in one of three Concept Lighting
locations: Oakville, Mississauga and Burling-
ton. Each of these stores boasts two things:
great products and exceptional staff.
“Lighting is not a self-service industry,” Parans
explains. “you need to consider scale, room size,
ceiling height, lighting requirements and have
an understanding of electrical design and instal-
lation suitability. That’s what we provide: Our
expert staff, all with a strong décor background,
helps select the best lighting possible and guide
the home decorator through the process.”
And what a selection! What truly sets
Concept Lighting apart from a chain or
box store is the distinctive, high fashion
pieces they carry. With over 48 suppliers,
Parans and his team scour the world to find
truly unique, statement lighting pieces, in
styles to suit all manner of customer. From
cascading crystal chandeliers, to robust
mission-style lanterns, and even mod-
ular contemporary steel and glass pieces
of art, there is literally something for every-
one’s interior and exterior lighting needs.
But, in the off chance that the perfect fit isn’t
in his store or his suppliers’ repertoire, Parans
has another option up his sleeve: custom light-
ing. “We’ve worked with homeowners, interior
designers, decorators and other contractors
to create the perfect lighting piece for a home
or business.”
“We are passionate about lighting,” Parans
confesses with a smile. “We want to help
people create beautiful rooms and beauti-
ful homes. What we sell is fashion…lighting is
jewellery for the home.”
Parans’ background in sales combined with
his strong design aesthetic has led him to
expand Concept Lighting to include Concept
Flooring at the Oakville location, and Con-
cept Kitchens and Baths, to be launched at the
Burlington location’s grand opening. “We’re
servicing people in the renovation industry.
Lighting was an obvious void, but there was
also a need for quality flooring and plumb-
ing products.” Seeing this need, Parans set
about filling it, in the same manner as with the
lighting: With quality products, and expert
staff. “Our Burlington location will include
3000 square feet of kitchen and bath. We’re
also introducing natural wool area rugs in all
stores. We keep providing what our customers
are looking for. And this means our customers
keep coming back.”
The quality, service and expertise of the
Concept Lighting experience has made an
impact not just locally, but internationally as
well. To date, Parans and his team have done
projects across the GTA as well as in Miami,
Chicago and Coral Gables.
So what can Concept Lighting customers
expect in 2012, despite a brand new location?
“Lots of stylish new products,” Parans says
smiling. “And, we’re revamping our website
to provide e-commerce as well.”
After more than 30 years, one would think
Parans might be tired of his day job. “I love
retail,” he beams. “you know what they say…
the only thing constant in retail is change. It’s
a new game everyday.” And it’s a game the
Parans team knows how to play. LL
“”
We want to help people create beautiful rooms and beautiful homes. What we sell is fashion…lighting is
jewellery for the home.ConCeptlighting.Ca
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shops or other retail outlets. These wines can only
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a select number of customers lucky enough to be
on the winery’s subscription list.
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as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate, have
significant waiting lists that result in years of
delay before you receive your first shipment.
Of course, few of these wines ever make
their way to Ontario. These wineries are
simply too small to rate a listing with the LCBO.
Restrictive import laws and lofty LCBO mark-
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shipments directly from a Napa Valley winery.
your only hope of savouring these special
wines is to travel to Napa Valley.
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The story begins with celebrated wine-
maker Ryan Waugh and his wife Crystal, who
produce only 3,000 cases of vintage wine
each year under his label Waugh Cellars.
Almost all of this wine is sold directly to his fer-
vent fans, with a small amount being sold to
a few favoured high-end restaurants in Texas
and Florida.
Waugh’s life was changed forever when, as
a student, a friend’s father offered him a glass
from a special bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet
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Sauvignon. This fateful glass sparked an
intense passion for wine and steered him onto
the path of starting his own winery.
Waugh learned the basics of winemaking
at the Savannah Channelle. The experience
instilled in him the philosophy of carefully nur-
turing the grapes while in the vineyard and
then making wines with minimal interaction
once they go in the barrel. This creates wines
that are a true representation of their varietal
and which exhibit unique flavours and struc-
tural depth. These characteristics have been a
hallmark of the wines made by Waugh.
In 2001, Waugh founded Waugh Cellars,
which produces award-winning wines that
include a Russian River Chardonnay, A Napa
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Zinfandel
from the Dry Creek region of Sonoma. Waugh
also makes a second, even more exclusive,
wine brand called “Six Degrees” which sells
for more than $80 per bottle exclusively on
allocation to his wine club members.
Four years after founding Waugh Cellars,
the then twenty-something winemaker con-
ceived the idea of building a winery that would
be unlike anything existing in California. This
winery would provide custom crush wine-
making services to a select few high-end
boutique Napa winemakers in an incompar-
able setting. Most of the artisanal “virtual
wineries” utilize the services of a custom crush
facility for making their wine. Typically these
facilities are located in industrial park set-
tings and are able to process millions of cases
of wine each year for scores of winemaking
clients. Waugh wanted something differ-
ent – a completely unique winery that would
provide a collegial environment and state-
of-the-art equipment for a few handpicked
winemakers whose vision and winemaking
passion matched that of Waugh himself.
This vision has resulted in the creation of a
project called “The Caves At Soda Canyon.”
Waugh purchased the site and navigated the
tortuous process of getting the necessary
environmental approvals from Napa County
to realize the dream of this winery.
Rather than being located in an impersonal
industrial park, Waugh secured a spectacu-
lar mountaintop site, 900 feet above the
floor of the Napa Valley, on the Palisades
of Stag’s Leap. From this perch, visitors can
survey the whole of the Napa Valley, from the
towers of San Francisco and north to Calis-
toga. The winery is being constructed wholly
underground in 20,000 square feet of caves,
tunneled into the side of the mountain. Con-
struction was started in 2008 with completion
being scheduled for the harvest of 2012.
Almost from the moment of announcing
the project, Waugh was flooded with inquir-
ies from winemakers who wanted a home to
make their wine. He interviewed dozens of
winemakers until he found the select few who
met his exacting standards of winemaking.
Waugh finally selected two other winemakers
who shared his passion for high quality wine-
making – the Buoncristiani Family Winery and
famed consulting winemaker Craig MacLean.
Both of these winemakers have earned num-
erous awards for producing exceptional Napa
wine and can boast outstanding scores from
noted wine critics such as Robert Parker Jr.
and Jim Laube of Wine Spectator Magazine.
Of course, Waugh intends to make his Waugh
Cellars wine at the facility as well.
With plans in place for the new winery,
Waugh’s next challenges were to finance the
project and then to take this innovative concept
and open new markets for his wine. His dream
was turned into reality through a fateful meet-
ing with Stephen Elliott, a retired lawyer from
Toronto. Elliott and his wife Barbara had just
purchased a vacation home in the famed Napa
resort called The Carneros Inn. The Elliotts
had been bitten by the Napa winemaking bug
and they formed a partnership with Waugh to
finance the construction of his dream project.
Elliott was not content with just being a part-
ner in what would surely prove to be one of
the most unique and prestigious wineries in
the Napa Valley. Elliott had a mission to find a
method for Ontario residents to enjoy these
unobtainable Napa wines, without having
to travel to Napa. This meant navigating the
shoals of regulations from the LCBO and the
Canadian Border Services Agency.
After many attempts, Elliott f inally real-
ized that the solution was to form an Ontario
co-operative corporation. A co-op is a spe-
cial type of corporation that operates under
its own set of rules. In April of 2011, The Napa
Valley Crush Co-operative Ltd. was formed,
with Elliott as founder and president. This was
to be the very first wine consumption co-oper-
ative ever formed in Canada.
It is here that he spends time with customers old and new and shares with them his experiences in
winemaking and connects them through the unique
joys of wine drinking.
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- 7 nights in a luxury wine country home located at the Carneros Inn. This private home has two master ensuite bedrooms and more than 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living area.
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Co-ops are intended to provide goods, ser-
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most favourable terms possible. The Wine
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at a cost that reflects only the actual direct
costs of winemaking. The Co-op can do this
by making its own wine in the Caves At Soda
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He will select premium grapes from prime
vineyard sources in the Napa Valley and will
oversee every step of the winemaking process
in the Caves At Soda Canyon. The result will
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Best of all, these wines will be available exclu-
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The difference for Co-op members is that
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members without the indirect costs of over-
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can represent up to 90 percent of the cost of
a premium bottle of Napa Wine.
Traditionally, the main roadblock to the
enjoyment of Napa wines here in Ontario is
in the form of the taxes and markups imposed
by the LCBO and the federal government. If
you attempt to import a case of Waugh’s Six
Degrees Cabernet Sauvignon into Ontario,
you would be saddled with paying upwards
of $100 per bottle in taxes and LCBO mark-
ups, on top of the $80 retail cost of the wine
at the winery.
A member of the Napa Valley Crush Co-op
will be able to import their custom wine into
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amount to only a few dollars a bottle.
The Co-op will take care of all of the paper-
work for each member and the wine can be
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savings.
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granted the opportunity to enter into a Wine-
Share Agreement. This provides that, for a
one-time payment, a member will receive a
five-case allocation of Napa wine every year
for 25 years. Co-op members are assured their
allocation of Napa wine each year regardless
of how high the retail wine prices may go in
the future.
At the present time, the Wine Co-op is
accepting a limited number of applications
for membership. Because these wines will
be limited production, membership is being
closed at a total of 450 members.
Further information about the Wine
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www.napawinecoop.com or contacting
Michael Freeman, Business Development
Manager [email protected]. LL
www.napawinecoop.com
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345 Lakeshore Road East Oakville
being MATTlife in the spotlight and in the Community for Cfl hall of famer
41 lakeshore living | Fall 2011
By JOHN KERNAGHAN
CELEBRITY PROFILEMatt Dunigan // CFL to Road Show
Fall 2011 | lakeshore living 42
SCIENCE ON THE BRAIN
wHEN MATT DUNIGAN RETURNED TO THE GTA
FOUR YEARS AGO, HE PUT THE SAME KIND OF
wORK ETHIC INTO CHOOSING A HOMETOwN,
AND A HOME, AS HE DID DURING HIS HAll-
OF-FAME PlAYING CAREER THROUGH TwO
DECADES IN THE CANADIAN FOOTBAll lEAGUE.
“We looked all around the Toronto area,” the TSN
analyst and Road Grill host said. “And I mean all around.”
See, he approached the home hunt in the same
way he studied opponents as a Grey Cup winner.
Football is 95 percent preparation and perspira-
tion and five percent execution, Dunigan explains.
So he did his homework and came back to Oakville,
his home in the early 1990s when he led the Toron-
to Argos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
“Oakville is really about comfort, but I also
wanted to submerge my kids in stimulus. There
were all kinds of opportunities and activities. It filled
all the requirements for a family – a great commun-
ity feel and atmosphere and schools. We’re pleased
with the way things transpired.”
He stressed that anyone who has raised teen-
agers knows the importance of engaging them and
that’s what Oakville has been – a comfort zone that
allowed his kids to prosper.
Many former pro athletes disengage after their
careers, but Dunigan said he embraced the chance
to contribute in his adopted hometown. “I’m a big
believer in giving where you live. I was able to work
with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and that was
important for me, to try to make a difference in the
community.”
Dunigan, who was humble as a pro (even after
several years as a CFL quarterback he used to greet
media with a ‘Hi, I’m Matt Dunigan’) helped high
school programs and individuals without looking
for media recognition. “you can’t just live in a com-
munity. you have to give of yourself. you want to
make your community better.”
Indeed, his resume of community engagement
across Canada is stellar. In 1989, Dunigan won
the Tom Pate Memorial Award for his off-f ield
involvement.
It wasn’t enough that Matt Duni-
gan gave his body to football. He’s
given his brain to science too.
He lives every day with some kind
of post-concussion syndrome since
he was slammed into the turf in a CFL
game 15 years ago.
So he says it only make sense that
what has happened to him should
be examined someday to hopefully
shed more light on a subject that is
still not well understood.
Dunigan is also a spokesman for
the ThinkFirst Foundation, which
is devoted the study of concus-
sions and programs to raise public
awareness.
But the echoes of his concus-
sion problems reverberated very
close to home when his teenage son
Dolan suffered three concussions in
a short period in 2007.
Dolan had all the size Matt lacked
(he played at 5-10, 180 pounds while
his son was 6-5, 217 pounds), but as
the sports world has slowly learned,
size is no guarantee against brain
injury.
“I had to take the dog out of the
fight,” Matt says of the tough, but
realistic decision the family arrived
at. Dolan agreed to quit football and
pursued baseball.
The father knows only too well the
legacy of too many hits to the head.
“you get symptoms all the time and
you just try to plow through them.”
CORBETTS SOURCE FOR SPORTS
Corbetts is and has been the Dunigans’ go-to
shop for all things sports.
If Corbett’s did not have what we needed – a
particular shoe size for example – they would
instantly order what we needed and give us a
call when it arrived. Friendly, accommodating
and truly a “one-stop shop” for all things sports.
450 South Service Road west, Oakville
wESTBROOKE
I’ve been working with TSN for 12 years now
and one of the many perks is having the oppor-
tunity to work alongside John Mathioudakis,
the owner of Westbrooke of Ancaster, Fine
Tailored Men’s Clothing and Furnishings.
John and his staff are the best in the business
because he gets to know his customers and
caters to their specific needs and likes. When
you want to dress to impress, head to West-
brooke and let John take over.
283 wilson Street East, Ancaster
HAVANA CASTlE CIGARS
First of all, the longtime proprietors of Havana
Castle, Andy and Alex, are very difficult to tell
apart because the brothers are only one year
apart in age. But that does not matter because
either one will instantly make you feel welcome
and at ease as they help you find the right cigar
or product.
Havana Castle Cigars is the place to go for
friendly service and the greatest selection of
cigars and accessories.
48 lakeshore Road west, Oakville
O’FINN’S IRISH TEMPER
Since moving back to the beautiful community
of Oakville, my wife, Kathy, and I found ourselves
frequenting O’Finn’s Irish Temper. Probably
because O’Finn’s is so down-to-earth, easy and
comfortable. Kinda like us! Whether it was for a
family get together, a celebration, a quick bite
or just a place to unwind and spend quality time
together, O’Finn’s was always there.
136 Church Street, Oakville
SOME OF MATT’S FAVOURITE PlACES TO SHOP
BEING MATT MATT DUNNIGHAN
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’’Dunigan has been the Honorary Chair-
man for the Canadian Diabetes Association,
Crimestoppers and the Canadian Association
for Community Living. He was also the spokes-
person for and involved with the Variety Club,
Special Olympics, Easter Seals, Uncles at
Large, United Way and the Children’s Hospital.
Moreover, he chaired and organized three
charity golf tournaments: The Matt Dunigan
Crimestoppers Classic, The Silver Arrow Mer-
cedes Matt Dunigan Quarterback Classic
and The Matt Dunigan Superstar Extrava-
ganza. The tournaments generated in excess
of $150,000 for local charities. He has also
been a regular participant in the Dan Cooper
Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at Glen
Abbey for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton.
The kids, Dane, Madison & Dolan have flown
the coop and Dunigan and wife Kathy leave
many good memories behind as they leave
their Oakville home to return to Texas, where
Matt spent some of his early life. The move is
to be closer to other family members but Duni-
gan will continue to serve as analyst and colour
commentator on TSN’s CFL broadcasts.
And he hopes to continue in the food forum
with the production company which worked
on Road Grill. The two seasons of the ener-
getic show are still in reruns and Dunigan is
looking for a new vehicle.
His Food Network show was launched in his
backyard on Monks Passage in Glen Abbey.
“The Food Network was advertising open
auditions for a grill show and my wife Kathy
kept saying I should submit a tape. ‘OK’ I said,
‘get the video camera out.’ “
The audition featured Dunigan’s trademark
enthusiasm and southern U.S. drawl, a win-
ning combination.
Does he know barbeque?
“Hey, I’m a Texas guy.”
Still, he makes it clear. He’s a grill man, not
a chef. Dunigan, who looks as buffed as his
playing days, said he couldn’t get by on celeb-
rity. “I had a lot to learn and studied to pick up
everything I could.”
He’s unsure where that side of his working
life is going but has a long-term deal with TSN
following 12 years with the network. The half-
time panel in particular provides something
of a second childhood for him. “It is a blast.
It’s both a haven and a release. We can act on
that show in ways we never can in normal life.”
The exchanges are often sharp and funny as
he joins Burlington native Chris Schultz and Jock
Climie with host Dave Randorf. The hits are of
the verbal kind, a blessing after Dunigan’s 14 CFL
seasons as a classic gridiron warrior. He was a
player who wouldn’t take shortcuts.
CFL fans will recall Dunigan’s 1991 Grey
Cup victory. Played in the bitter cold, with a
broken collarbone, he still iced the game with
a 36-yard touchdown pass.
But in 1996 his unrelenting style caught up
with him. Playing for Hamilton, he was flat-
tened in a game that year and never played
again. This was long before concussions were
widely discussed in sports circles and those
who got them were supposed to suck it up,
strap on the helmet and go out on the field.
After that hit, however, Dunigan knew some-
thing was seriously wrong and that has led to
his key role as an advocate for Think First. (See
sidebar story Science on the Brain.)
“I don’t dwell on that time, I try to look for-
ward,” he says. In fact, he’s not sure what lies
ahead. “I don’t know if I’ve really found what
I want to do.” LL
HOME ON THE gRILLWhen there was a casting call for a new cook-
ing show on the Food Network, specifically
barbecuing, Kathy Dunigan gave her husband
a nudge.
“I said, ‘What do I know about cooking?’ But
then I considered, I’m a Texan and we’re talk-
ing the grill – so I showed up and gave it a shot.”
The result was the popular Road Grill and
Dunigan became a master of the spatula and
tongs. Actually, he’s pretty humble about it all,
saying the recipes come from his producers
and he just has to put on a good show.
One of the show’s specialties is the Honey
Mustard Chicken Drumstick. See next page
for the recipe.
It is a blast. It’s both a haven and a release. We can act on that show in ways we never can in normal life.“ ”
Ingredients
q1/2 cup liquid honey
q1/4 cup Dijon mustard
q1 teaspoon mustard seeds
q2 teaspoons chopped garlic
qJuice and zest of 1 lemon
q2 tablespoons olive oil
qSalt and pepper to taste
qOil for brushing
q12 Fresh chicken drumsticks skin on
HONEY MUSTARd CHICKEN dRUMSTICK
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Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Reserve ¼ cup
(60ml) for basting later.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. place rinsed chicken in a large sealable plastic bag.
pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and toss to ensure the
legs are evenly coated.
Marinate 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Once chicken has marinated, prepare barbeque for indirect medium heat
(350°f/175°C) leaving one side on and one side off. Oil the grill to prevent sticking.
place chicken on the grill over the side with no heat (indirect medium heat).
turn chicken every 3-4 minutes, brushing with the reserved marinade. Cook
for approximately 15-20 minutes or until chicken is crispy and cooked
through. Chicken is done when the juices run clear.
Remove chicken from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes and serve.Courtesy of the food network
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BREATH AwAY – THEN KNAR JEwEllERY HAS JUST
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Stepping into their Oakville showroom, you quick-
ly see what he’s talking about. There’s a selection
of watches, cufflinks, diamonds and gold and silver
designs to woo anyone on your list. The environment
is modern – clean lines and brightly lit display cases are
complemented by a warm and welcoming feeling. The
knowledgeable staff is anything but pushy. Instead of
focusing on a sale, the staff at Knar Jewellery is deter-
mined to build a relationship and create customers
that last a lifetime. “Happy customers are always first
and foremost,” Jeff explains. “They are our greatest
asset as they support us and refer us to their friends.”
How does Knar make this happen? “Honesty. Integ-
rity. Trustworthiness,” Jeff elaborates. “We care about
every client and every thing we do for them.”
The Oakville community has embraced Knar Jewellery
as much as Knar Jewellery has the community. “Oak-
ville is a special place in Canada. Our clients love
what we do and tell us this every day. It’s lovely to
hear that from people who could shop anywhere in
the world.” But, a trip to Knar provides just that: a trip
around the world. Jeff and Greg travel the globe to
discover new pieces and artisans to meet their clients
expectations. Each year they challenge themselves
to bring something new, unique and creative to their
clients. And every year they rise to the challenge.
From custom design work, to repurposing older
unworn jewellery, to finding the newest and greatest
artisans, Knar has their pulse on what their clients want
and need, and they are quick to deliver it. LL
knar Jewellery makes your shopping list sparkle
Chopard watch - Mille Miglia$18,970
Hera Paradise Ring$950
* All prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Jack Kelége Earrings$6,740
Tamara Comolli leathersleathers from $35; gold clasp $2,810;charms sold separately
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FASCINATING MINDS SINCE 1911 ,
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Rich in history with an impressive legacy,
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A pioneer in the use of e-learning, integrat-
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Throughout the 2011-2012 school year,
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influential individuals.
To learn more about Appleby College
please contact Matt Sheridan-Jonah, Exec-
utive Director, Admissions at 905-845-4681
ext. 169 or visit www.appleby.on.ca.you can
also plan to attend the school’s Open House
on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Appleby College is located at 540
lakeshore Road west, Oakville. LL
APPLEBY COLLEgE fAST fACTS•Foundedin1911,not-for-profit
•Co-educationaluniversitypreparatory
boarding and day school for grades 7 to 12
•725studentsfrommorethan30countries
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Jay Miller, Re/Max Omega Realty (1988) ltd., Brokerage t: 905.717.3525 e: [email protected] / www.jaymiller.ca
Ora Ross, Keller Williams Real estate service t: 416.230.8500 e: [email protected] / www.mulhollandross.com
peter Mulholland, Keller Williams Real estate service t: 416.230.8500 e: [email protected] / www.mulhollandross.com
Kevin larose, Re/Max Realty enterprises Inc., Broker t: 905.278.3500 e: [email protected] / www.kevinlarose.com
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doris Christensen, Re/Max professionals Inc., Brokerage t: 416.236.1241 e: [email protected] / www.christensenteam.ca
dan Cooper, Royal lepage Real estate services ltd., Brokerage t: 905.849.3303 e: [email protected] / www.dancooper.com
Marlene larose, Re/Max Realty enterprises Inc., Broker t: 905.278.3500 e: [email protected] / www.kevinlarose.com
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HELPING HANDSPhilanthropy // The Joy of Giving Back
DAN WITH THE COMIC VISION TEAM. DAN IS A MAJOR SPONSOR FOR THE OAK-
VILLE PERFORMANCE By SOME OF CANADA’S BEST KNOWN STAND-UP COMICS.
RAISING MONEy FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HALTON – DAN COOPER,
MARK HOLMES, JULES GRAHAM HOOD, RONNIE BROWN, SERGIO GALLI.
PRIVATE FUNDRAISER AT THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
– MARGARET ANDERSON, PAULA GARDIN, CHRIS JOHN, DAN COOPER.
TRIATHLON ON LAKE JOSEPH FOR PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL CANCER
RESEARCH – DAN COOPER, ALEx MOORE, CRAIG RADFORD.
FOR THE PAST SEVERAL yEARS I HAVE BEEN ENCOURAGING AREA
CITIZENS TO GET INVOLVED; TO HELP MAKE THIS COMMUNITy AN
EVEN BETTER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE.
Charity begins at home. Whether we give money, time or both, it is
imperative to help those less fortunate than ourselves. “Give where
you live” is not just a catchy phrase; it is a philosophy to live by.
I’m proud that The Dan Cooper Team has supported many worthy
causes – everything from minor sports to major campaigns. A com-
munity is more than bricks and mortar – the character of a place is
defined by the caring and generosity of its citizens. I’m proud to live
in such a caring community and prouder that The Dan Cooper Team
can be counted as one of the area’s generous corporate citizens.
One of the causes we support is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton
– a very valuable resource for the troubled youth in our midst. As
the event sponsor for the Dan Cooper Celebrity Invitational Golf
Tournament, I can say the money raised is helping hundreds of our
youth. www.bbbshalton.ca
Another terrif ic organization is the Oakville Hospital
Foundation which has a massive project – the New Oakville Hos-
pital. This is a much-needed state-of-the-art facility that will set
a benchmark for health-care services in a community hospital.
www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com.
Last year I was proud to be the venue sponsor for Comic Vision
– an important organization that is helping the fight against blind-
ness through comedy. Shows across Canada with top comedians
make this event the most successful night of fundraising support
of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. www.comicvision.ca
Other organizations I support include Appleby College, which
celebrated its 100th anniversary this year and will once again hold
its fabulous gala in the spring, and the Oakville Centre of the Per-
forming Arts, which provides an important cultural element to our
community. The Dan Cooper Concert Series brings international
stars to our small corner of the globe. To see what performances
are coming up visit www.oc4pa.ca.
I encourage you to give back to the community in any way you can. your
support is not only appreciated by those who need it, but goes a long way
to making ours a stronger, healthier and happier community. LL
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