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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 11/ NOVEMBER 2011

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I remember my grandfather, a WWII veteran, and the way he’d always raise his eyebrows and drop his mouth into an o in mock surprise. I now see my father make this same face to my girls, and it broadens my heart each time. Grandpa died before meeting my children, and for this I am sad. but we share his memories frequently. Please wear your poppy with pride this month, and take a few moments of our your busy lives to reflect and remember on november 11. We have a fun mix of stories this month, from meeting the young skate park designer and local bell tower modeler to a trip across the ocean to Italy’s olive groves (with a tie to Uxbridge). This month also marks our 25th issue and 2nd anniversary. We celebrate by sharing our favourite local foods – yumma. enjoy!

toWn talK tidbits

Local Business bringing Italy to Uxbridge

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Your November Community Calendar

Town Talk Tidbits

Guest Column my Uxbridge

Unsung Hero Designing the Dream: Adrian Giacca History Lesson model makings STAFF

mAnAGInG eDITor: Carly Foster CreATIve DIreCTor: Kirsty Kernohan SALeS & mArKeTInG: rebecca Cranney GrAPHIC DeSIGner: matt Filion rePorTInG & eDITInG: Dana Kenedy STAFF PHoToGrAPHer: Deborah de ville

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Fashion for Charity

Join Woods & Woods Clothiers to help raise money for Windreach Farm with a stylish fashion show! Windreach Farm helps people of all abilities enjoy the farming lifestyle, including therapeutic riding programs. The Wed., nov. 9 show is at Wooden Sticks Golf Course with $25 tickets at the store at 70 brock St. W. Call 905 852 1810 for more info.

Santa comes to Brock Street

For the 50th time, Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Uxbridge! The annual parade – themed Christmas Fun – happens Sat., nov. 26 at 11 a.m. starting at brock Street West and Centre road and ending at brock Street east and Franklin Street. Come early to to get a good spot along the parade route: www.uxbridgesantaclausparade.com.

Clock Change = More Sleep

oh thank goodness, it’s november, when we gain an hour’s sleep. Sun., nov. 6 marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, when we change our clocks back one hour. 2 a.m. will now become 1 a.m. Pick up copies at: Zehrs, Blue Heron Books, Township oﬃce, Uxbridge & Zephyr libraries, Elemi Organics, The UPS Store, the Tin Cup and more. EDITORIAL MESSAGE Unless otherwise stated, all product reviews, articles and other features are chosen by us and are unpaid. If you would like to be featured, please contact us. Uxbridge Town Talk is a monthly publication by Sweet World media. The Publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for the claims, views, opinions, comments or advertisements herein. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Uxbridge Town Talk does not endorse any advertised product, service or event. The Publisher is not responsible for any typographical errors. Advertisers are responsible for any copyright issues. no part of this publication, including advertisements, may be reproduced without the written permission of the Publisher.

unsung hero Skate Park:

Designing the Dream By Dana Kenedy

hen Adrian Giacca was little, he would design imaginary skate parks of his dreams. Now, years later, Giacca’s dream is a reality.

Giacca, 19, is the sole designer of Uxbridge’s future skate park, an impressive accomplishment as he is still a post secondary school student in Landscape Design at Fanshawe College in London. Volunteering hours of his time, Giacca came up with a design that has received nothing but praise. The circular design for the skate park, which will be located at Kennedy Fields, caters to all levels of experience and creates a non-stop flow. He made sure to include a mainly flat surface for beginners to learn the basics, an intermediate area where skaters can pick up speed, and for the more experienced skaters, Giacca included a large bowl, which is like an empty swimming pool.

Right: Adrian Giacca with his design for Uxbridge’s future skate park at Kennedy Fields in this submitted photo. Below: Scan the QR code to help the skate park win grant money. “A good skate park has to have a good flow. A lot of the time, skaters are going back and forth in this parallel action where they start at one end and finish at the other and there’s a lot of that waiting time,” Giacca says. “So what I’ve done is create a radial feature which allows skaters to move in a constant circle and burn energy.” Leslie Edwards, chair of the Skate Park Committee, frequently takes a car-load of skaters to parks in the surrounding area, and has supported a skate park in Uxbridge for more than 10 years. “It’s almost making me speechless,” she gushes. “A park like this is not just about kids who play sports. It’s for kids to be social as well.” Aviva Insurance offers grants to community projects based on an online voting process, and the Uxbridge skate park is currently

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in the running, asking $100,000-$150,000. Edwards encourages everyone to vote. To cast your ballot, visit www.skateparknow.com and click on vote – or scan the QR code above with your smartphone. A skateboarder since he was eight, Giacca can’t wait for the park to be built, he says with a big grin. “It’s my dream to finally skate something that I’ve created.”

history lesson

Model Makings

The bell tower is shown in this submitted photo from the Uxbridge Museum and Archives.

By Elizabeth Acton

he Bell Tower and the Uxbridge Public Library have a long, intertwined history. In 1993, local artist Peter Gouweleeuw rekindled the relationship that began more than 125 years ago with Uxbridge’s Big Fire. I sat down with Gouweleeuw and his wife, Teresa, in their Uxbridge home to learn more about the artist and his contribution that has preserved a piece of local history Gouweleeuw immigrated to Canada from Holland in 1948, settling in Uxbridge where he met and married, Teresa, the love of his life. With no formal training in carpentry, he is a self-taught, expert model builder. Gouweleeuw’s first attempt at building was a model barn for his grandson, made from left over pieces of lumber and plywood – pieces too small for any other project. The barn became the center of hours of play for his grandson. Gouweleeuw entered his masterpiece in a toy contest held by Canadian Home Workshop magazine, and

won first place, and his new grandson’s affection. Gouweleeuw also submitted a replica of his 197 East St. home to the Guild Gazette column of the same magazine, spending hundreds of hours to build. This model was based on early photographs of the 1880 house. With assistance from past curator of the Historical Center and local author, Alan McGillivray, Gouweleeuw researched former residents of his 100 year old home, which boasts owners such as Samuel Bell (1880) and Thomas Foster (1881). Gouweleeuw proudly displayed the 1880 replica of his former home at Heritage Days. Although many of the historic buildings Gouweleeuw has modeled are long gone, they can still be seen in and around Uxbridge. For many years the Bell Tower stood adjacent to the library, but can now

be found tucked inside. Thanks to Gouweleeuw’s talents and generosity, the beauty of the old structure is captured in model form and can be found on permanent display in the lower level staircase of the Uxbridge Public Library. Born and raised in Uxbridge, Elizabeth Acton is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. She is currently pairing her research skills gleaned from OCAD with her knowledge and love of local and family history in the Genealogy Department at the Uxbridge Public Library.

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local business Sarafino:

Bringing Italy to Uxbridge by Julie Fitz-Gerald

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ith cattle grazing on pasture and puppies sleeping contently under a tree, the peacefulness of the Tramonti farm is enveloping. The farm, located on Goodwood road, is also the headquarters of Sarafino Inc., the family’s business and passion. Sarafino is the culmination of vincenzo Tramonti’s deep ties to his hometown of San Giorgio morgeto, in the Calabrian region of Italy. In 1965, a need for work forced 18-year-old vincenzo to immigrate to Canada. He couldn’t have predicted that decades later he would start a successful business importing goods from the very place that he was forced to leave. In 1986 vincenzo and his wife Canadina laid down roots in Uxbridge, realizing their dream of owning a farm and raising their three sons, Angelo, Andrea and John Paul, in the picturesque countryside.

The family made frequent visits back to vincenzo’s hometown and with every trip they received a growing number of orders from friends for bottles of olive oil produced in their family’s olive grove. before long, vincenzo and Angelo recognized the demand in Canada for authentic olive oil, and Sarafino Inc. was born. Today, Sarafino has evolved into a lifestyle brand aimed at reconnecting people with their food source. vincenzo and Angelo’s shared passion has led them to become official olive oil tasters certified by the International olive Council. They claim to be the only two certified tasters in all of Canada. Sarafino now holds seminars around ontario and eastern Canada, educating consumers on the health benefits of pure, unadulterated olive oil, while also shedding light on the abundance of compromised oils claiming to be authentic. The

selling of inexpensive, adulterated olive oil around the world is risking the livelihood of legitimate olive oil producers, sparking a fire within the Tramontis. Through seminars and tastings, Sarafino is teaching the public how to verify the authenticity of olive oil by ensuring specific information is contained on the label and by physically tasting the difference between authentic and counterfeit oils. Andrea says customers immediately notice the difference. “An extra virgin olive oil will be layered in flavour. You should be tasting different things at different times when it’s in your mouth. You could have flavours that

local business L: The family’s olive grove in San Giorgio morgeto, Italy. Submitted photo. r: vincenzo, Andrea, Canadina and Angelo Tramonti at their family farm in Uxbridge. Photo by Carly Foster.

are fruity, herbaceous, grassy or nutty, or you may taste artichoke or wild thistle. The tastes should be pleasant in your mouth,” he says. “Adulterated olive oil can have flavours of rancidness, a chemical petroleum flavour or you may get almost no taste at all.” Sarafino has grown to include imported artisanal foods such as olives, pastas, rice and biscotti, just to name a few. For Angelo, Sarafino is much more than a family business. “It’s an opportunity to express ourselves and show the world our roots, what our people represent and where we come from. but the biggest thing to me is our community here. That’s what brings us the greatest pride; that we’re able to influence the people around us. In my opinion, when you can influence what someone eats, what becomes a part of somebody’s body, there’s no greater power than that,” he says. For more information on Sarafino products, visit www.sarafino.com. Look for Sarafino products at vince’s market, The meat merchant and The Passionate Cook’s essentials. Julie Fitz-Gerald is a freelance writer based in Uxbridge where she resides with her husband and two young sons.

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An overwhelming response from guests who attended her Italian nuptials to Andrea Tramonti last January in the family’s olive grove prompted Heather Cotie to create the ultimate Calabrian Culinary Tour. “We realized that it was possible to do this trip. I could use my event planning skills and we would use Sarafino’s contacts in southern Italy. Sarafino had so much interest that we thought, ‘why not?’” Cotie says. Lisa Hutchinson, owner of The Passionate Cook’s essentials in Uxbridge, was on board from the beginning, using her store to advertise the trip. “I’ve been to Italy before, but it was always on the touristy side. This trip is different because it’s in a non-touristy area where we’re going to have cooking classes with Sarafino friends and suppliers. It’s all about authentic cooking. I truly believe in Sarafino products and the ideals that they promote,” Hutchinson says. The highlight of the trip will be the annual olive festival and harvest. Sarafino’s inaugural culinary tour takes place from oct. 28 to nov. 6, with more trips planned for 2012.

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the calabrian culinary tour

november community calendar Wednesday, November 2

Mistletoe Magic An evening of demonstrations of festive decorations by local designers. All proceeds to be donated to local charities. $25. Tickets at Presents Presents Presents. Time: 7 – 10 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Senior’s Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: 905 862 2839 Meeting With Guest Speaker Phil Craig, actor, talks about the creation of the Military Museum, battlefield tours, and the artifacts that tie it all together. Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Museum Schoolhouse, 7239 Concession Rd. 6 Contact: 905 852 5854 www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

Thursday, November 3

12 Months to Health Speaker Series Messages From Your Body: Are You Listening? Susan Kern, biofeedback specialist and life coach at Uxbridge Weight Loss & Wellness will explore how the body constantly talks to you and lets you know what it needs. Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. Where: Pathways to Peace Yoga & Healing, 58 Brock St. W., suite 204 Contact: 416 571 0447 pathwaystopeaceyoga@hotmail.com

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Saturday, November 5

Operation Warm Hearts Need a hand with winter coats for your family? Pay what you can afford (minimum $2 donation) or bring a donation for the food bank. Time 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Public School, 64 Victoria Dr. Contact: 905 852 3035

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE COME AND JOIN US,

READY SET GROW INFORMATION DAY Nov. 17, 2011 ~ 10:00am – 2:00pm Uxbridge Early Learning Centre 141 Reach St, Uxbridge

This is a free opportunity to learn about some of the child and family services available in Uxbridge. Representatives from Speech and Language Services, Behaviour Management, and Dental Health will be available. Free hearing screening for children over 18 months of age. For more information please call, Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources 905-862-2750, ext 310

Sunday, November 6

Remembrance Day Service Focus on the Royal Canadian Navy and the “Barons of Barbershop” will lead us into song. Time: 10:30 a.m. - noon Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5019 www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca The General Store Concert Gospel/Bluegrass concert featuring: General Store. $15. Tickets at Blue Heron Books or online. Time: 2 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 12251 Regional Rd. 31 Contact: 416 540 9831 www.cootentertainment.ca

Wednesday, November 9

Fashion for Charity Proceeds to WindReach Farm. Tickets at Woods & Woods. $25. Time: 7:30 Where: Wooden Sticks Golf Course, 40 Elgin Park Dr. Contact: 905 852 1810 windreachfarm.org Uxbridge Horticultural Society Guest speaker Sean James will show us the art of night lighting. Home made preserves contest. Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Senior’s Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: 905 985 6516 www.uxbridgehorticulturalsociety.com

Friday, November 11

Remembrance Day Ceremonies at 11 a.m., but most wreaths laid prior out of respect for veterans left standing for long periods. Gather at the Music Hall to march to the Cenotaph. Time: 10:30 a.m. Where: Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S Contact: 905 852 5293

Step in Thyme Artisans Gift Sale A two day Christmas craft and artisan sale. Also on Nov. 12. Time: 1 p.m. Where: Historic Leaskdale Church, 11850 Durham Rd. 1 Contact: 905 852 5284 www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca Uxbridge Bruins Hosting LB Merchants. Time: 7:45 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 435 4478 www.uxbridgebruins.com

Saturday, November 12

Used Book Sale Great books at great prices. Until Nov. 15. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 9747 www.uxlib.com Fabric Sculpting Workshop Learn to make a beautiful garden figurine out of an old t-shirt! No experience required to take a class. $125 including lunch. Also on Nov. 18. Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: 10445 Sideroad 17, Sunderland Contact: 905 862 0047 rollinghillsstudio@live.ca Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour Be inspired as you tour homes decorated for the holiday season. Tickets $25 at Blue Heron Books, Presents and Canadian Tire. Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Contact: www.uxbridgehometour.com Uxbridge Craft & Gift Sale More than 45 vendors and an unlimited variety of original gift giving ideas! Hope to see you there! Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Thursday, November 17

Sip’n Learn Presented by Elisabeth and Fit4You Agenda: 3 small things you can start doing today to help you live a longer, healthier life. 20 minute chat followed by Q & A. Admission: one beverage or food item from Tin Cup. First three receive a gift! Time: 8:30 - 9:30am Where: Tin Cup, 86 Brock St. W. Uxbridge Contact: 416 458 0014 www.fit4you.ca Ready Set Grow Information Day Free opportunity to learn about child and family services in Uxbridge. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Early Learning Centre, 141 Reach St. Contact: 905 852 2750 ext. 310 Hide and Seek For kids 0 to 6 years from Take TIME Uxbridge. Hosted by Durham Farm & Rural Family and sponsored by Uxbridge Jump Start, Sweet World Media and the Township of Uxbridge. Time: 10 a.m. Where: Uxbridge YMCA Child Care, 141 Reach St. Contact: 416 813 7654 ext. 1431 www.taketimeuxbridge.ca

Friday, November 18

Uxbridge Bruins Hosting LF Chiefs. Time: 7:45 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 435 4478 www.uxbridgebruins.com

Saturday, November 19

Christmas Craft & Home Show More than 25 vendors. Tea room, bake sale, and gently used items. Free. Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave. Contact: 905 852 6213 trinitycraftshow@hotmail.com Butternut Manor’s Christmas Bazaar Homemade baked goods, jewelry, pottery, gifts, crafts, and much more. Plus an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Where: Butternut Manor, 3 Norm Goodspeed Dr. Contact: 905 852 6777 info@butternutmanor.com Serenity Hair Studios Grand Opening Ribbon cutting, history demonstration, refreshments, and free samples. Past, present and future clients welcome! Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Where: Serenity Hair Studios, 24 Toronto St. N. Contact: 905 862 4066

Roast Beef Dinner Tickets available following Sunday services or from the church office. Everyone welcome! Adults: $14, Children under 12: $6, Preschoolers: Free. Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5019 www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca

Sunday, November 20

Sunday Buffet Brunch Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared items, including: breakfast favourites, salads, carving stations, seafood, desserts, and lots more! Adults: $26.95, Children under 16: $15.95, Children under 5: Free. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Wooden Sticks Golf Course, 40 Elgin Park Dr. Contact: 905 852 4379 www.woodensticks.com

Tuesday, November 22

Raw Delicious Desserts Nicole Scott RNT will inform us about the benefits of raw food while showing us how to make delicious, healthy, no bake guilt free desserts right before the holidays! Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 862 3359 www.thepassionatecook.ca

Thursday, November 24

Murder Mystery Dinner Show Godfather Knows Best. Find out who’ll be sleeping with the fishes and see if you can help Lieutenant Carumbo figure out whodunit in this hilarious spoof of the classic mobster trilogy. Includes: hors d’ouerves, three course dinner and cash bar. Time: 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Where: Wooden Sticks Golf Course, 40 Elgin Park Dr. (continued on page 10)

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Tuesday, November 15

Holiday Baking Aunt Cathy’s shortbread, chocolate glazed profiteroles, Christmas squares, chocolate pecan bars. $85. Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 862 3359 www.thepassionatecook.ca

Uxbridge Genealogy Group Stewart Boden talks about the Outreach Program of the Ontario Archives. Includes film Lights and Photography. 50/50 draw. $2. Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 862 0915 eileen-wilson@powergate.ca

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Where: Uxbridge Arena Hall, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 591 0557 shadynookcrafts@rogers.com

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Friday, November 25

Uxbridge Bruins Hosting Geo Ice. Time: 7:45 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 435 4478 www.uxbridgebruins.com

Saturday, November 26

Santa Claus Parade Santa Claus is rolling into Uxbridge! Celebrating 50 years. Time: 11 a.m. Where: Brock Street West. Contact: 905 852 2601 www.uxbridgesantaclausparade.com Annual After the Santa Claus Parade Luncheon Warm up and enjoy a delicious homemade hot lunch after the parade. Prize tables, silent auction, bake sale, loot for a loonie, homemade soups, chili, and desserts. All welcome. Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5019 www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca Old Fashioned Christmas Concert A Christmas Concert featuring old fashioned entertainment. Time: 7 – 8 p.m. Where: Historic Leaskdale Church, 11850 Durham Rd. 1 Contact: 905 852 5284 www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca

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Sunday, November 27

Sunday Buffet Brunch Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared items, including: breakfast favourites, salads, carving stations, seafood, desserts, and lots more! Adults: $26.95, children under 16: $15.95, children under 5: free. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Wooden Sticks Golf Course, 40 Elgin Park Dr. Contact: 905 852 4379 www.woodensticks.com

Regular Events

Weehands Baby Signing Learn how to communicate with your infant using universal sign language. Pre-register. $60/four classes. Wednesdays. Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 9747, ext. 24 www.uxlib.com Join IODE Women are invited to attend and learn about volunteer work. Wednesdays. Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m. Where: Contact for location Contact: 905 852 7084 www.iode

Contact: 905 852 8894 www.uxparkinsons.com Yoga For Health Learn how Yoga can help heal the body, maintain health, increase flexibility, strength and vitality. Nine week session. Tuesdays. Call to register. Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m. Where: Uxpool, 1 Parkside Dr. Contact: 416 571 0447 pathwaystopeaceyoga@hotmail.com SPIN Burn calories fast with this low impact workout. It’s also a great way to condition your cardiovascular system while crosstraining to avoid injuries. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Time: Various morning and evening Where: NRG4 Life, 69 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 4750 www.nrg4lifefitness.com

NRG 2 GO Bootcamp A fun and motivating interval program designed to help you reach your goals! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Time: 6 – 7 a.m. Artists of Uxbridge We meet weekly to Where: NRG4Life, 69 Brock St. W. draw and paint, share demonstrations, and Contact: 905 852 4750 participate in various workshops. Monday www.nrg4lifefitness.com evenings and Wednesday mornings. Time: 7 - 9 p.m., 9 a.m. - noon Cardio Circuit High energy class guaranteed Where: Zehrs Community Room, to get your heart pumping and get your body 323 Toronto St. S. sculpted. Contact: 905 852 6357 Time: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. www.artistsofuxbridge.ca Where: NRG4Life, 69 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 4750 Udora Play Group For moms and their www.nrg4lifefitness.com kids 0-6 years. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Time: 10 a.m. - noon Our print calendar is FREE for non-profits and current Where: Udora Community Centre, month’s advertisers. Listings are $25/each or 3/$60. Our 24 Victoria St. online calendar is always free, updated regularly, and sent to Contact: 705 228 8716 hundreds of subscribers as part of our This Week in Uxbridge Uxbridge Parkinson’s Support Group Caregivers, friends and family gather to share information and experience. We can help each other! $10/ year. Guests are free. First Thursday of the month. Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Where: Bridgewater Building, 22 James Hill Ct.

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My Uxbridge

guest column

Photos and story by rachel Pavely

bringing people all the way from Toronto to enjoy a lavish meal. Although Uxbridge is an established area, the small town feel never goes away. Century homes can be found on almost every street, flaunting the history of the enchanting town. entertainment is never a problem. In Uxbridge Township, there are plenty of golf courses, including Foxbridge, Wooden Sticks, mill run and Wyndance. What makes Uxbridge so special is that it never stops short of impressing.

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Rachel Pavely is a co-op student from Uxbridge Secondary School. She loves sports and walking her dog Macey through the town’s trails. She is contemplating career in photography or interior design.

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he good country songs are about small town love. They may as well be singing about Uxbridge. With the quaint stores and the small town charm, Uxbridge is ideal for those who live by the lyrics of country stars such as Alan Jackson and George Strait. I have lived in Uxbridge since I was little and what I love about this small town is the atmosphere. I love walking the trails behind barton Farms whether it be winter or summer and since Uxbridge is the Capital Trail of Canada, it’s the perfect thing to do. The quirky shops downtown have everything an eager shopper wants; clothes, shoes and house decorations for any season. These chic, trendy stores line the streets making shopping unavoidable. You can buy just about anything from clothing at Woods & Woods, little knick-knacks from Presents Presents Presents to the best Friggin’ Lip balm from elemi. Uxbridge is also known for the outstanding restaurants that fill the town in every direction. renowned restaurants like Frankie’s ristorante and the Tin mill are a big attraction,

local products Celebrating 2 Years:

Our Favourite Foods

Kirsty’s Favourites

his issue T marks our 25th copy of Uxbridge

Town Talk, and our 2nd anniversary! One of the things we love most about having an of fice downtown is the plethora of food at our fingertips. We frequently joke that we're celebrating this milestone with an extra 20 lbs. from indulging in too many of these local lovelies...

I can do it! Since I started going to classes with Lisa, I have become an even better cook. I have learnt so much (and had a lot of fun). Whether it be making new soups, wine pairings for food or family meals. What I love best? After years of making not-so-great Yorkshire puddings, I now make them perfect every time. Yumma. From $75 at the Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St. W.

Curry meets fries I grew up in a family that ate a homemade curry every Saturday night, and it was always delicious. I love love love these curried fries. The sauce is fresh and authentic, and just the right amount of spice. Goes perfect with a nice cold beer. $6.95, at Col. McGrady’s, 44 Brock St. W.

Go for the cupcakes, stay for lunch When this delightful cafe opened this summer, I was thrilled to have another downtown lunch venue. Fresh, hot and homemade, the That’s Amore sandwich has become my fave. I love taking the kids or slipping away from work and enjoying the grilled chicken breast on focaccia bread with roast peppers served with pesto mayo! Yum. $8.99 at Village Cupcakery & Cafe, 15 Main St. N.

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Saturday, December 3 9a.m.-1p.m.

Come get your picture taken with Santa!! $5/family gets you a digital image from Deborah de Ville Photography!

All proceeds going to the Bonner Boys splash pad for our littlest residents of Uxbridge! Sponsored by Glen Buchanan, Sales Representative for ReMAX All Stars, Debbie DeVille Photography & Uxbridge Town Talk

Spots will book fast, so call us to reserve your time: 905 862 3747.

local products carly’s Favourites

BEING SAUCY AND CRISPY I was beyond thrilled when Will and Cleo opened two years ago, and now eat here almost every week. For a super price you get soup, veggie spring roll and a giant serving of saucy, crispy, sweet-tangy best chicken ever. This would likely be my last meal if I could choose it. $8.99 at Thai village, 307 Toronto St. S.

LIQUID LUNCH

This thick and tangy drink is totally pure, made with just frozen fresh fruit and yogurt. It’s kinda like a meal unto itself, which makes for great elevensies before lunch. $5 at Frankie’s bakery, 64 brock St. W.

GRAND OPENING OPEN HOUSE Saturday November 19, 2011, 1-3 p.m.

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Ribbon Cutting

✣ History

Demonstration

✣ Refreshments ✣ Free

Samples

✣ Past

Present & Future Clients Welcome!

24 TORONTO ST. N. UXBRIDGE

905-862-4066

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CHEESY CHEESINESS Two things set this grilled cheese above all others: the multigrain sunflower loaf bread, and the melted cheese on the outside that becomes a crispy, crunchy, cheesy explosion of deliciousness combined with the soft tomatoes and more cheese on the inside. Did I mention the cheese? $12 at Urban Pantry, 4 Toronto St. n.

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AN UXBRIDGE STAPLE When I was a reporter at a local newspaper a decade ago, I’d stalk bredin’s every morning waiting for the doughnuts to appear at 10 a.m. If you get an apple fritter when it’s still slightly warm, but crispy on the outside, your eyes will roll back in your head whether you want them to or not. $1.10 at bredin’s bakery, 2 brock St. W.

from my mom’s kitchen Ingredients

For the dip • 1 can chickpeas (preferably low sodium) • Juice of 2-3 lemons • 2-4 cloves of garlic (according to taste) • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley • Parsley sprigs for decoration • 3/4 cup natural tahini paste (can be found in the ethnic or health food section) • Salt to taste • 1 tbsp olive oil • Chickpea liquid as needed Garnish • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tbsp of whole chickpeas • Pita bread, pickles, veggies etc.

Middle Eastern Hummus (chickpea dip)

Directions

Photo and recipe by Margie Kenedy

staple first course in the Middle East, hummus was reinvented lately to include new and interesting ingredients such as roasted peppers and artichokes. While some of the commercial versions are tasty, the authentic, homemade version is still supreme. A little chunky, with a bit of a bite, it is both eye pleasing and tasty. Serve with warm pita bread, a plate of mixed pickles and vegetables and if you close your eyes, you may just be able to feel the warm glow of the Mediterranean sun. Margie Kenedy is a full-time archaeologist with the Toronto and Region Conservation uthority and is also the mom of Uxbridge Town Talk reporter/editor Dana Kenedy.

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• Drain chickpeas and reserve liquid. Reserve some of the chickpeas for garnish. • Process the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley and salt in a food processor until smoothly blended. Consistency can vary according to taste; some people like it chunky, however, take care not to over process. Add a little of the chickpea liquid to achieve a desirable consistency. • Spread the dip thinly on individual plates (or into a serving dish as pictured) using the back of a spoon, creating a shallow well in the middle of the plate. Sprinkle paprika and decorate with parsley. Drizzle olive oil. Enjoy!

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Do You Need a Real Estate Agent? Times are tough. We’re all looking for ways to save money, and some are turning to selling their own homes to do this – a concerning development. This gray area, known as Discount Brokerages and For Sale By Owner agencies, is uncharted territory. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they need to answer some big questions. They can do this by speaking with an educated, licensed real estate professional, a REALTOR® who can help the consumer weigh the pros and the cons. When you work with a REALTOR®, you’re working with a professional who is highly educated and required to continuously upgrade her/his skills and knowledge through mandatory continuing education and various other legislative requirements. We put the consumer – our client – first, each and every time. The support for both client and REALTOR® is there well after the ink on the contract is dry. We are in the business of providing value and knowledge. It’s what we, as professional REALTORS®, bring to the table that sells our services time and time again. The results we generate are unparalleled. It’s not by luck or by chance that 90% of homes sold on MLS are moved by REALTORS®. Did you know that For Sale By Owner companies are not licensed the same way we are? That they are not held accountable to the same governing bodies, such as the Ministry of Consumer Services and the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act 2002, the

same way we are? No one is protecting the consumer in this new area of real estate – Buyer and Seller Beware. Selling a home takes more than just hanging a For Sale sign. How will you promote your home? Will you write your own ads? How will you use the Internet? MLS® and the corresponding web site www.REALTOR®.ca have changed the way people search for homes, and it’s hard to court buyers without it. Most importantly, how will you arrive at the correct pricing as a Seller and not leave money on the table and as a Buyer not pay too much? This information comes with knowledge and experience, an understanding of the home and the competition in the area. Promoting a home is a full-time job, and you may already have one. Will you be able to take calls at any time? How about screening the callers to figure out if they’re suitable candidates? Do you have the experience to filter out the tire kickers or to ensure the potential Buyer has the financing? Can you ensure that you and your valuables will be safe during showings? When an offer comes in, emotions can run high with so much money on the line. This is why direct seller-to-buyer deals often end in disaster. REALTORS® keep it professional and have the learned negotiating skills to act on your behalf with the other party. I am all for transparency and making information available, but there needs to be accountability with this type of information. As REALTORS® we are bound by

a Code of Ethics; we answer to governing bodies such as RECO, CREA, OREA, The Competition Bureau, PIPEDA etc. Do you really want everyone in the province to have access to the same information that licensed professionals do? Potentially your sensitive ﬁnancial information, such as land registry which would include mortgage registration? REALTORS® don’t deny there’s merit to having a multi-tiered system where consumers can choose from a variety of options to sell their properties. You get what you pay for. This isn’t about who is better than who, it’s about making sure that everyone has the same information - the right information. But it’s time to level the playing ﬁeld so that all players know the rules. That is the only way to ensure consumers are protected. That means licensed. That means insured. That means accountable.

Cindy Wood, Broker and Glen Buchanan, Sales Representative Remax All-Stars Realty Inc, Brokerage Sources: Ontario Real Estate Association, Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President, Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc.

Committed to providing Uxbridge and area residents with the highest quality of service through honesty and integrity

Cindy Wood

broker

Remax All-Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage 47 Brock St. W. Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1N5 Office: 905 852 6143 Fax: 905 852 5696 Email: cindy@cindywood.ca www.cindywood.ca Proud supporter of the Children’s Miracle Network and Breast Cancer Research through every transaction