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PACKED IN: FALL / WINTER 2012
News from CountryWide Homes
TTHE PULP
Romeo De Gasperis Knows
How to Build
As co-founder of CountryWide Homes,
Romeo is behind the construction of
many homes in the Greater Toronto
Area, but more recently he turned
his attention to building support for
lymphoma research and education.
Thanks to the efforts of Romeo, his
family and many others, vital lymphoma
research at Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre is getting a $300,000 boost.
Romeo has a personal connection
to both lymphoma and Sunnybrook.
Under the expert care of Sunnybrook
hematologist Dr. Rena Buckstein,
Romeo has twice fought Hodgkin
lymphoma into remission.
“The care here was amazing, from the
nursing staff right up to Dr. Buckstein,”
says Romeo, who was diagnosed in
2000. The cancer returned in 2005
and required intense treatment,
including high-dose chemotherapy
and stem cell transplantation.
“It was tough,” he says, noting the
difficult treatment side-effects he
experienced, including weight loss,
mouth sores and swelling.
Romeo’s lymphoma is in full remission,
and though he now has chronic
myelogenous leukemia, revolutionary
advancements in pharmaceuticals
in the last decade have made the
condition manageable.
After all he’s been through, Romeo
jumped at the opportunity to help
Lymphoma Foundation Canada (LFC)
raise funds. A tribute dinner featuring
The Canadian Tenors was held in June
in Romeo’s honour, raising $2.25 million
for the foundation’s work – blowing past
the original $1.5-million goal.
Sue Robson, LFC’s executive director, is happy to
partner with Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Centre.
“It’s wonderful for us, because it’s part of our
mandate to have research as a priority,” she says.
“Having private donations is really critical,” adds
Dr. Buckstein, noting that public funding for research is
tight. The foundation’s funding will be used to support
future hematology research fellows at Sunnybrook.
“It’s amazing how people came to the
table,” says Romeo, who requested that
$300,000 of the proceeds be directed
by LFC to Sunnybrook’s innovative
lymphoma research.
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Meet Our Team Members
We would like you to get to know our family and those that contribute to our success.
Here are a couple of questions we asked some of our team members, that will help
you to get to know them better:
1) What is the most gratifying part of your job at CountryWide Homes?
2) What do you enjoy doing when you're not at work?
Tony Guadagnoli – Sales Manager
1) My goal is to ensure when someone walks through any one of our sales offices, they are
given the full attention and detail that they need to help them decide on their purchase. I want
to ensure that all questions and concerns are addressed properly whether you’re a first time
home buyer or someone with special requirements.
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Tony
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DESIGNER'S PICK
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CCONTINUED NEWS
TThe Heart of the Home
Team Members
The greatest compliment a person can
give me, is telling their friends and family
that they got great service and advice,
from someone that actually cared enough
to spend time with them and not rush
the process.
Are you a serious every day cook or do
you simply use the kitchen to entertain?
Do you live by yourself or do you need
to cook for a growing family? A good
designer will probe and ask several
questions and when they do, you should
answer their questions honestly. This
will help them provide design solutions
that are reflective of your needs.
“We don’t sell homes… They sell themselves…
We sell service, that’s what sets us apart from
others at CountryWide Homes”
2) Spending time with my family and good
friends is special to me. I love sitting
around the table enjoying a great bottle of
wine with a wonderful meal with people
that are important to me. It's something I
don’t get to do as often as I would like, so
when the opportunity arises, it gives me
great pleasure. Cheers!
Rose Catinari – Accounts Payable
& Receivables Clerk
1) I love my job.
I especially enjoy
working with numbers,
always have. I’m a
math person. Working
at CountryWide
Homes, is like
working with family.
The staff is
incredible and
dealing with all the
different trades on a day to day
basis, makes them feel part of our family
and I feel part of theirs. It’s like “Everyone
knows your name”.
Rose
2) Spending time with my kids and grandkids
brings me joy. I love reading and travelling
with my husband to faraway and exotic
places. I also enjoy doing volunteer work.
I have volunteered with the Rate Payers
Association as well as being associated
with the past executive members of the
Santa fest in Maple. Being involved with my
community gives me great pride.
The kitchen area has become the
heart of the home and therefore, the
most important room in today’s home.
It’s also become the first area that
homeowners want to upgrade because
the kitchen tends to add the greatest
real estate value, but it’s also become
the ultimate lifestyle status symbol.
Below are 4 preliminary suggestions
that should be considered before you
decide to upgrade your kitchen area:
3. Have a budget in mind
Upgrading your kitchen will always end
up costing you more than you think so
be sure to plan and budget carefully.
One way to stay the course is to create
a list that includes your must have's
on one side and the nice to have’s on
the other. A good rule of thumb is to
secure the essential elements first. It’s
a lot easier to accessorize a kitchen
than it is to make fundamental kitchen
changes later on.
4. Choosing a Kitchen Design
With your lifestyle needs accessed,
you’re now in a position to start the
design process. As a first step, it’s best
to start by determining which kitchen
layout is best suited for your home and
lifestyle. The 4 basic kitchen layouts
are galley, U-Shape, L-Shape, and
Island. Once this has been decided,
it’s best to determine where to place
the appliances. When doing this, it’s
important to consider the work triangle.
This is the space you cover when going
from sink, to fridge, to stove. This is
of particular importance when trying
to design a very efficient kitchen.
Above all else, your kitchen should
be designed so that it saves you time
and effort. Think of the things you use
most, and make sure they're easy to
get to. Also, make sure you have a
place for everything.
1. Conduct some preliminary research
Before you meet with your design
consultant, it’s always beneficial to
have a good idea of what you like
or dislike. A good way to determine
this is to start saving photos, product
catalogues, and clippings that can
help them determine your taste and
style preferences. Educating yourself
on the various options in advance
will also allow you to have a better
working relationship with your design
consultant which will result in a better
chance of obtaining what you want in
your new kitchen.
2. Determine your lifestyle needs
Once you’ve done the research,
it’s important that you access what
you need from your kitchen. The
best kitchen is one that functions in
accordance with your lifestyle.
BLEND ITT
From our Clients to Our Team
A Testimonial
John, just a short note to thank you for all
the work you and Lou and Sandro/Laura did
regarding our future home. When you expressed
interest in my water colour, I thought you may
like this one. I hope it will remind you that your
work is appreciated on those "busy" days.
You, Lou, Sandro & Laura personify the professionalism,
knowledge and courtesy of CountryWide Homes.
Those were the qualities, as well as excellent
craftsmanship, we wanted when we purchased from
CountryWide: you restored our faith.
Sincere Thanks,
Rosemary, Kary, Mitzi, Cory & Gracie
Mandarin Orange Chicken
INGREDIENTS Makes 4 servings
All-purpose flour
Skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves - pounded to
1/4 inch thickness
1/4 Cup
4
Olive Oil
2 tbsp.
Butter
2 tbsp.
Hoisin Sauce
Orange Juice
1/3 Cup
1/3 Cup 3. Stir hoisin sauce and orange juice
into the skillet, and scrape up the
Can Mandarin
1 (11 oz.)
browned bits. Mix in mandarin oranges,
Oranges, Drained
green onions, and cashews, Return
Chopped Green Onions
1 tsp. chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking
until all ingredients are heated through.
Chopped cashews
1/4 Cup
FOOTNOTE: Hoisin sauce, also called
DIRECTIONS:
Peking sauce, is a thick, reddish1. Place flour in a small bowl. Dredge
brown sauce that is sweet and spicy,
chicken in the flour to lightly coat.
and widely used in Chinese cooking.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a medium It's a mixture of soybeans, garlic, chile
skillet over medium heat, and saute the peppers and various spices. It can be
chicken breasts until no longer pink and found in Asian markets and many
juices run clear. Set aside, and keep warm. large supermarkets.
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Winner’s Circle
BBEST OF SHOW
Thank you to all the homeowners who
participated in our "Grilling Master
Secrets" Contest. All of the entries were
wonderful. Here is our winner:
DDecorate a Gingerbread Home for your chance to
WIN A 2013
Canada's Wonderland
Family Season Pass
1st Place : Stella Kyriacou
HOME MADE HAMBURGERS
Prize: A Gourmet Gas BBQ
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500g of ground pork
500g of ground beef
• 3 grated potatoes
• 1/2 bunch of finely chopped parsley
• 2 small onions finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp allspice
• 2 tsps sea salt
• 1 tsp pepper
Bonus points will be awarded
for house design, creativity and
the use of the colour orange.
> 1st Place Winner will receive a Canada's Wonderland
2013 Family Season Pass.
> Contest Entry closing date is January 15th, 2013.
Mix all of the ingredients together and create 3/4 inch thick patties.
Cook patties for 8 to 10 minutes if you like them to be
Medium and 10 to 15 minutes for Well Done.
Contest Rules:
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Email a picture of your Gingerbread Home
to [email protected]
or mail it to: Cyclone Creative
44 Steinway Blvd. #10
Toronto, ON M9W 6Y7
Attn: Joe G.
Along with your entry, please include
your name, address as well as a contact
number where you can be reached
Only one entry per household
The winning entry will be selected and
contacted by February 15th, 2013
The winner will be published in our
Spring/Summer newsletter
Grilled Halloumi Cheese:
As a side, slice Cypriot halloumi cheese into 0.5cm thick
pieces. When hamburgers are almost done – place
halloumi on the BBQ grill for 2 minutes on each side.
Halloumi is a thick, rubbery cheese perfect for
grilling and makes a great side for those
wonderful summer BBQ’s!
BBETTER LIVING
Ways to Green Your Life
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Caulk it! As colder weather approaches,
it is important to ensure your home is
properly sealed; a little leak can translate
into huge energy costs.
Tip #32
Put a lid on it!
Place lids on
your pots when
pre-boiling water
for cooking; this
simple action
contributes to
huge energy
savings.
Do you have outdoor lights? Try
replacing them with solar versions.
There are many new, high quality
products on the market.
Tip #52
Tip #70
Load your clothing dryer
appropriately. An overloaded
dryer is much less efficient.
Tip #75
ECO-SAVER
Let’s Talk ENERGY STAR® Efficient
CountryWide Homes has adopted energy savings and environmentally responsible
building practices – homes that save you money and hundreds of tons of green house
gases. We all want the best for our family, and that shouldn’t have to cost more. In fact,
an ENERGY STAR® home saves you up to 30% on your energy costs. Money that can be
better spent on your family.
HELP US SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT! If you received this by mail, provide us with your
email address and we will communicate with you electronically. Just drop us a note at
[email protected]
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