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Volume 7 | Issue 9 | November 2015

darryl picov | how to find your authentic voice | rutledge | cauliflower cheddar soup

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volume 7 | issue 9 | november 2015

Town Talk Tidbits November Facts

Peacefully Productive How to Find Your Authentic Voice

Crafty Corner Sweater Trees

6 Faces of Uxbridge Darryl Picov

7 Agricultural News A Working Farm with ‘Possibilities’ Part II

8 Community Calendar November 2015

Art in Uxbridge Savour the Arts in Uxbridge in November

12 Youthful Yammerings Remembrance Day Assembly

13 UTT Kitchen Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

14 Guest Column Rutledge Jewellers

Community Calendar Cont’d November 2015

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November, an interesting time of year to reflect on the many ways we can not only honour our veterans at Remebrance Day services, but how we can honour them for all they have done for our society on a daily basis. We honour them because they have made a difference, a difference to this town, this province and this country, they gave us freedom to live our lives the way we want. The kids of today learn about our Veterans from family and at School. From what I understand, Uxbridge Schools do a fantastic job teaching our kids about our veterans; coodos to all the teachers making the veterans legacy live on. Are our efforts enough, I don’t think so, but as residences of Uxbridge we all try. We all attend the Remembrance Day services, or certainly most of us, we buy poppies, we honour in the best way we know how. But we can do more, we can advocate for our veterans, send letters to our government, buy more poppies, volunteer. Every bit helps. When you see a story on Social Media share it, like our Legions Facebook page, or join the Legion. All of our Social Media options cost nothing but they all certainly help with public awareness. The Legion is not just a social hub for veterans, but so much more, there are services and resources available for our veterans young and old. The Legion in every community is critical. I speak a lot about the veterans and about our local cenotaph. Although I have no Canadian veterans as ancestors I do have British heritage, and wherever you are from in the world, there is one person who fought and risked their life, so we can live as we do now. So take a moment, walk to the Cenotaph and read the names, they sacrificed in unimaginable ways so that our future was a better place to live. Next time you walk past a veteran, stop, say hi and shake their hand, they are without a doubt our heros.

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Jenny McCarthy celebrates her birthday Nov. 1st. Carly Rae Jepsen will be 29 Nov. 21st and the late Jimi Hendrix was born on Nov. 27th. Canadian, Howie Mandel will be 60 on Nov. 29th and the Elisha Cuthbert will be 33 on Nov. 30th.

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Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

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Peanut Butter

Novembers flower is the Chrysanthemum. They are beautiful coloured flowers that say goodbye to autumn and hello to winter. November’s birthstone is the Topaz which is also known as the “Healing Quartz”

November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month, time to celebrate our favorite food! Americans will celebrate by eating more than 65 million pounds of peanut butter during the month of November. Southern Peanut Growers, representing southeastern peanut farmers, started the celebration as Peanut Butter Lovers Day on November 4, 1990. November 4 marks the anniversary of the first patent for peanut butter, applied for by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg on November 4, 1895. It grew to a month-long celebration in 1995 when peanut butter celebrated its 100th birthday!

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faces of uxbridge

| darryl picov |

BY ELAINE LEIGH

olunteers are not paid because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!

This month’s face is one that most of the residents have seen around town. You will see him at most every event as an enthusiastic volunteer. Let me introduce Darryl Picov.

smile and twinkle in his eye. I spent quite a lot of time discussing volunteering with Darryl and he remembers each activity with excitement. His resume includes being involved in the Trestle Event, volunteering at Canada Day, and raising funds for The New Animal Shelter. He also participated in the Terry Fox Run. The list is endless. When asked why he volunteers so much, Darryl simply says “because I love it!!!!” It would be difficult to find such a devoted volunteer around Uxbridge. I thought it would be fun to share with you a few things about Darryl you may not know; Darryl loves reading Stephen King books, is a musician playing the harmonica at Trinity Church every week, has very high moral values, but possibly the most important of all, is that he is a devoted Blue Jays fan.

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Darryl is 48 years old and has been a resident of Uxbridge for 25 years. He resides in Uxbridge with his mom and beloved beagle ‘Ted’. Darryl is very family oriented and he spends as much time as possible with his siblings as well as nieces and nephews.

Around town, Darryl is an icon. He pops in and visits many of the merchants along Brock Street on his way to an event. He carries a cookie for the doggies he sees along the way and stops to share his latest project. As the official Torch Bearer of the Pan Am Games, you may have seen him proudly carry the torch for Uxbridge. He is so proud of that moment and he loves to share his experience with a big

Darryl is a giant of a man with an even bigger heart. The next time you see him at an event remember to thank him. Not only is he a tireless volunteer, but he sincerely cares about Uxbridge.

As a resident of Uxbridge Elaine has taken the helm of Sweet World Media, publisher of Uxbridge Town Talk. Elaine has three passions, family, photography and her Golden Retriever Jake. With a new business, four grandchildren and plenty of photo opportunities in Uxbridge, life’s been busy but fun!

As promised, part two of our story on WindReach Farm, a facility devoted to ch a ng ing the lives of people who face challenges completing daily activities that many of us take for granted. The people at WindReach assist many with all types of disabilities to fulfill their dreams, improve trust and confidence all with the gentle animals, dedicated volunteers and a safe facility to teach, explore and train to compete. WindReach is a member of the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) and the Ontario Therapeutic Riding Association (OnTRA) with all instructors certified with Can TRA or PATH. Durham Therapeutic Riding Association (DRTA) also runs their own independent program at the WindReach facilities. The program at WindReach is a unique equestrian facility that is not only beautiful but has updated indoor and outdoor arenas. They have a strong Therapeutic Riding program that has a huge impact on those with a disability. Riding improves balance, reflexes, circulation to name a few, helps with confidence and helps to develop friendships and build relationships. I had the opportunity to chat with a Mom who was watching a session with her son, it was emotional for me to hear about the program and talk to the Mom about what the program

has done for her son. Silently entering the equestrian program, he has been to many sessions and now is vocal, showing confidence and developing a friendship with his incredible horse. The opportunity to observe this confirmed for me that facilities such as WindReach have to continue on at all costs. The equestrian program does not stop there; Can Praxis Equine program uses WindReach for their very important program for our veterans. This program is designed for veterans and their families suffering from PTSD. This program is a powerful and successful way to assist our greatest heroes, performed at a facility that is not only sensitive to the needs of this program, but dedicated in assisting. With all of these programs available I will once again urge you to look at the wonderful programs WindReach offers, for those wishing to donate, purchase “Horseshoes for Hope” to quote WindReach Farm, a place where their programs and services inspire hope in the people, and hope they do inspire. Although a registered charity, WindReach relies heavily on private funding. The legacy of founder Alexander J. Mitchell (Sandy) must live on.

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| november community calendar | SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH Maud’s Favourite Things Gift Show & sale The Historic Leaskdale Church becomes a treasure house of beautiful gifts, home furnishings, decorations, confections, handmade accessories, paintings and crafts. Over 30 vendors will be on hand with their one-of-a-kind wares. A special “Gift Shop” area is filled with tantalizing items for everyone to appreciate. This event continues on Sunday November 8th at 11:00am-3:00pm. Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Historic Leaskdale Church

Pearls & Lace Craft Show at the Goodwood Community Centre Holiday Craft Show for the One of a Kind gift for the Person who has everything. Free admission, Free parking, Free draws. Contact Bev to book a table. One of the busiest craft shows in this area.

and rural homes that have been professionally decorated for the holiday season. The homes have been sponsored by local merWhere: Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. South chants and realtors, offering you and your Contact: 905-473-2342 or 2chrism@hotmail.ca friends new ideas for transforming your own Home for the Holidays at Technology home. For complete information on the tour, Square Join us today for a fun, free family ticket availability and the chance for you and event! Kids’ activities & crafts, prizes, food friends to be chauffeur driven, plus where to and beverages, fitness classes, free play at dine before or after the tour, please go to The Clubhouse, photos with Santa by Deb- our website orah de Ville $10. And so much more! Hope Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm to see you there! Contact: www.uxbridgechristmashometour.ca

to all our Family and Friends. Donation to Loaves & Fishes Food Bank is welcome.

Time: 10:00 am –3:00 pm Where: Technology Square, Uxbridge Contact: patti@dimplescharms.com

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Uxbridge Horticultural Society November Meeting A number of our sponsors will be presenting their products & services. Great opportunity for early Christmas shopping or services planning for 2016; mingle with sponTime: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Goodwood Community Centre - Hwy 47 and sors and other members. Refreshments. Goodwood Road Contact: 905-640-3966 or bnortheast@powergate.ca

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Pineridge Chorus 30th Anniversary Open House A Celebration of Pineridge Chorus Sweet Adelines 30th Anniversary. Chorus and SLAM! Quartet will perform. Prizes - Refreshments - Sing Along too! Free Admission

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Uxbridge Arena Hall, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: shadynookcrafts@rogers.com

Scottish Genealogy Research WorkshopChristine Woodcock will present 2 lectures regarding Scottish research. Christine is a Scottish born, Canadian raised, genealogy educator, blogger, and director of GenealTime: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm ogy Tours of Scotland, taking people home Where: Uxbridge Senior’s Centre - 75 Marietta St. to research their heritage. Cost is $5 for the Contact: www.uxbridgehorticulturalsociety.com event (includes both lectures and treats) and as a bonus, each participant will receive a SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14TH Scotlands People voucher worth 20 credits St. Paul’s Annual Turkey Dinner with All (approx. $10 value). Pre-registration is rethe Trimmings Continuous serving – St. quired as seating is limited. Email to reserve Paul’s Annual Turkey Dinner with all the your spot. Trimmings – Adults $ 15, Children ( 12 and Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm under) $10, Preschoolers Free. All welcome. Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre/Museum SchoolAdvance tickets available at the church of- house, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 fice or buy at door. Helping to fund outreach Contact: info@uxgen.net projects. Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21ST

4th Annual Gimme Shelter Gala The 4th Annual Gimme Shelter Gala takes place on November 7 at Wooden Sticks Golf Course in Uxbridge. Back by popular demand, wellknown Canadian actor, voice actor, writer and comedian Neil Crone will be the Master of Ceremonies. The evening includes dinner, drinks and entertainment, along with live and ticket auctions for incredible items donated by local businesses and families. Tickets, priced at $125 for a single or a table of eight for $900, can be purchased online at www.animal-shelter.ca or at Pet Valu in Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St S Uxbridge & Port Perry. Contact: 905-852-7016 Where: Wooden Sticks Golf Course Contact: undraisingamy@gmail.com

Shady Nook Craft Show Please join us for a Christmas Craft and Gift Show. Unique gifts for everyone with over 45 vendors.

Santa Clause Parade Welcome to the 55th Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade! **NEW THIS YEAR**Have your letters to Santa ready & his helpers from CANADA POST will collect them & send them to Santa!!!!! For more information and route details, please see the Uxbridge Santa Clause Parade website. www.uxbridgesantaclausparade.com

Uxbridge Rotary Christmas Home Tour 2015 Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour 2015 The Rotary Club of Uxbridge is proud to announce that it is going to bring back the Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour for 2015. The Uxbridge Rotary Christmas Home Tour is a self-guided tour of seven selected urban Time: 11:00 am

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28TH Trinity Christmas Craft Show & Sale Christmas Craft Show & Sale Local artisans, crafts, vendors. Bake Sale. Tea Room. White Elephant Room. In support of Trinity United Church local Missions projects. Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: Trinity United Church - 20 First Avenue Contact: 905-852-6213 or trinitycraftshow@hotmail. com

An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert at the Historic Leaskdale Church Community talent takes the fore in an evening of music, dance, recitation and skits. All the family can join the carol singing and fun, and enjoy a visit from Santa Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: HIstoric Leaskdale Church

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Wanna Dance? Line Dancing. “You can dance, have fun and exercise all at the same time!” says Dianne Wiseman, the instructor for the line dancing classes being held at the Seniors Centre in Uxbridge. For ages 55 plus Line dancing is great exercise for virtually your whole body. Every Thursday. Time: 9:00am - 11:30am Where: 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge Contact: 905-852-7792

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Taoist Tai Chi at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre. Includes a gentle set of movements that promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. Beginner class: every Friday 9-10am. Continuous class: every Friday 10-11:30am. Where: 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge Contact: 905 852 2587

Royal Canadian Legion Every Friday night we play euchre, so if you are interested please come out at 7:00 to sign up and play starts at 7:30 PM. It is a great night of fun for all in the downstairs clubroom. Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge

Baby Cafe is a non-fee drop in program offered Mondays, all pregnant women, parents & caregivers with infants are welcome. Each session is facilitated by a Lactation Consultant, and a healthy snack is provided. For more information families can contact us. Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Where: Uxbridge Public School, 64 Victoria Dr Contact: 905-862-3131 or office@durhamfamilyresources.org

Friday Morning Music w/ Marg Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Where: Uxbridge Public School, 64 Victoria Dr Contact: 905-862-3131 or office@durhamfamilyresources.org

Monday Morning Singers. Begins September 14th. Anne Mizen Baker directs this women’s choir in a variety of music from folk to classical. No auditions Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 65 Toronto Street S Contact: 905-852-3693

Royal Canadian Legion On the 3rd Monday of every month we hold a veterans afternoon from 2-4 P.M. This is open to all veterans and their spouse/guest in the area not just Uxbridge members. They enjoy food, beverages, entertainment and door prizes compliments of the Uxbridge Legion. So come out and enjoy an afternoon with old friends and acquaintances or meet some new ones. Night of fun for all in the upstairs hall.

Royal Canadian Legion We have Bingo every Thursday night at 7:30 P.M. until spring. Come on by the upstairs hall with your friends, it could be your lucky night. Time: 7:30pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge.

Open Mic Thursdays. Open Mic Thursdays are every Thursday at Wixan’s Bridge Presented by Beau’s All Natural Beer and Wixan’s Bridge! Watch awesome local talent, and sing a few songs if you feel up to it! It’s always a great time! The first Thursday of every month there’s a free sampling of Beau’s Lug Tread beer. There’s raffles every Thursday for the performers and the audience! Starts at 9pm. Hosted by Bodan. 2 mics, an acoustic, a bass, a cajon and a foot tambourine are provided for general use! Time: 9:00pm - 11:45pm Where: Wixan’s Bridge 65 Brock Street West Contact: 416-587-4572

Karaoke Wednesday. Karaoke is now every Wednesday Night at Wixan’s Bridge in Uxbridge! It’s All Ages on the main floor. Time: 8:00pm Where: Wixan’s Bridge 65 Brock Street West Uxbridge. Contact: 416-587-4572

Royal Canadian Legion Darts runs every Wednesday night at 7:30 P.M. until spring. Teams are all set but someone is always looking for a spare. Cost for a spare is $3. It’s a great night of fun for all in the upstairs hall. Time: 7:30pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge

Royal Canadian Legion Meat rolls run every Saturday afternoon from 4–5 PM until Spring. It has been a Canadian Legion tradition for years. Come on out and support your local legion and maybe take home dinner..

Friend of the Uxbridge Public Library The Friends of the Uxbridge Public Library meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Uxbridge Library lower meeting room. The Friends of the Library bring awareness to the library by organizing book sales and other events. All proceeds go to the library to help in various expenditures including adding to their extensive DVD collection. New members always welcome. Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: 9 Toronto Street South

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge

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| how to find your authentic voice |

BY DARRIN DAVIS

(Spoiler Alert: This article will not help you find your authentic voice.) As a species, we humans really like to hand over our power. We do it all the time. We distrust ourselves so much that we’re constantly on the lookout for new and exciting ways to give our internal control over to others. Corporate advertising convinces us that we’re not good enough until we own THAT particular car, and smell like THAT particular strange combination of fruit and syrup and pine tar, and have a butt that will snugly fit into THOSE particular designer jeans. And we obediently lap it up like the good little doggies we are. All too often we also let others decide what our hopes and dreams should be. Without even meaning to, our parents, spouses and peers are busy at work carving out narrow, safe little destinies for us, because we’re too lazy, confused, or afraid to decide what it is that we truly want out of life.

backwards to me. I’m going to give you a little tip here that may save you loads of money down the road… You’ve always known your authentic voice. It’s been with you all along. It‘s the laugh that only ever comes out when you’re out for tea with your best friend. The one where you snort a little, and get a little bit of finely steeped Monk’s Blend Organic up your nose. It’s the way you talk to your dog when no-one else is around- in that elevated, sappy aunt voice. It’s been with you singing ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ in the shower, with your shampoo bottle as a mic. And your authentic voice is right there in the doodles you make while you’re waiting on hold for ‘Customer Retention’ to negotiate your mobile phone contract. So there’s the ticket, friends. You’ve already found your authentic voice. In fact, you never even lost it. You just needed a little nudge to help recognize it. Now that you’re reaquainted, it’s up to you to decide how you’re going to use that unique, authentic voice of yours to make something that matters… Have a great November!

We chase after the dreams that corporate shareholders have voted are the best ones for us to buy into. We let ourselves be coerced into following in the footsteps of what our parents wish they would have done when they were our age. We start to worry deeply about what our spouse would think if they knew we were contemplating quitting our day job to follow our passions.

Darrin Davis is a professional musician, singer/songwriter, painter and photographer. His bi-weekly live music video series ‘Songs On A Pink Couch’ can be subscribed to at www.youtube.com/user/thedarrindavisband. Darrin hosts a weekly Sunday night Acoustic Open Mic at Colonel McGrady’s Pub, 44 Brock St. W. He lives in the wildwood splendour of Uxbridge, Ontario, with his lovely wife Amy, his darling newborn daughter Sadie, and his incorrigible pup, Dublin. All 4 are relentless Blue Jays fans.

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As artists, we must sing with many different voices before we find our own. We stumble around in the dark for a while, grasping at unknown objects, until we slowly start to put together a catalogue of things that we actually like. Things that have meaning for us. I’ve said many times that we are the combined sum of our influences. And as we gradually build up our mental scrapbook of inspiration, we eventually start to piece together various intriguing attributes, ideas, genres, mediums, accents and nuances into a patchwork that starts to become ‘us.’ This is called ‘combinatorial creativity,’ and it’s the cornerstone on which many integral companies and inspired individuals have built their success. Steve Jobs was a master at this. By combining two things that were once considered completely separate (beautiful design, and top quality computers) Jobs created an iconic empire.

What empire would you like to create today? Do you know yet? Do you have at least some sort of idea of ‘what you want to be when you grow up?’ Of course you do! You’ve been loving things for years and years. You’ve been intrigued by particular causes and colours and combinations and characters and chord progressions all your life. And like those stunning Russian macro photos of snowflakes (you’ve seen those, right? If not, get thee to google immediately!) your own particular combination is completely unique. Sure, other people might be writing Hungarian Folk Ballads in minor keys featuring tales of Love and Murder and Investment Bankers. But no-one else is doing it exactly the way you are, with your whole entire charmed life of ecstatic highs and valleyed lows thrown into the mix for spice.

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There are walls and walls of books written on the topic of ‘Finding Your Authentic Voice.’ But to me, that all seems a wee bit silly. If you need an ‘expert’ (who has never met you and doesn’t even know you exist!) to help you find your true voice, well… you may be in trouble. Why is that, you ask? Well, think about it. You’re buying a book (or going to a workshop, etc.) written by someone WHO ISN’T YOU, with the sole purpose of finding YOUR authentic voice. Seems a little

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when thoughts of gifts, Santa, decorating and carols begin to dance in our heads! If you’re gearing up for the holiday season, all of the above can be part of your festive plans right in Uxbridge.

Maud’s Favourite Things Gift Show & Sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 7th (10 a.m.) and 8th (11 a.m.) at the Historic Leaskdale Church, which will be transformed into a festive showcase for more than 30 vendors of one-of-a-kind items. Shop for gifts, decorations, accessories, jewelry, preserves, paintings, furnishings and more. According to Barbara Pratt of The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario, “People come from all over to attend. The $2 admission fee enters attendees into a draw for a lovely door prize. There is always an excited buzz in the air at this well-loved event.” That same day, November 7th, you can head over to the Pearls &

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Lace Craft Show at the Goodwood Community Centre. Starting at 10 a.m., this holiday show will feature one-of-a-kind gifts made by talented craftspeople from across the GTA. Organizer Bev Northeast says the event, which has been running since the early 1990s, attracts an excellent turnout. “Usually the event raises funds for the Goodwood Community Centre, but this year, we’re donating the proceeds to the Thomas Foster Memorial restoration. The show benefits the artisans who display, as well as the entire Uxbridge community.” On Saturday, November 14th, you can enjoy the Uxbridge Rotary Christmas Home Tour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Long-time lovers of this event will be thrilled that the Rotary Club of Uxbridge is bringing it back this year with a mix of urban and rural residences. The self-guided tour will feature seven professionally decorated homes sponsored by local merchants and realtors, offering a fabulous opportunity to see what’s trending in holiday décor. Tickets are $25 and are available at UxbridgeChristmasHomeTour.ca/ or at Canadian Tire, Blue Heron Books, Present, Presents, Presents and Ron Noble Insurance. Of course, in November, Santa Claus starts making his special appearances, and in Uxbridge, he will be riding the York-Durham Heritage Railway train on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21st through December 13th. Seating is limited and by reservation only for these special Santa Rides, which last approximately one hour and feature on-board entertainment. Plus, the Jolly Old Fella himself will come around to the seated children, and the Trainmen will provide goodies to all the kids. Fares are $20 per person or 4 for $74. Children under 1 not occupying a seat ride free. To purchase tickets, visit ydhr. ca/trips-santatrain.php Santa will sure be busy on November 21st, when he will also star in the 55th Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade, which will begin at 11 a.m. This year’s theme is “Old Town Christmas.” Children are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa, and his helpers will collect them along the parade route. The route begins at Brock and Centre Road and continues east on Brock to Nellkydd Lane, finishing at Uxbridge Secondary School. The Uxbridge Legion Ladies Auxiliary will serve hot dogs and hot chocolate to all parade participants. For more information, visit uxbridgesantaclausparade.com Now, here’s a superb way to wrap up November — An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert at the Historic Leaskdale Church! On Saturday, November 28, this multi-faceted event designed for families with children will begin a 7 p.m. In addition to music, dance, recitation and skits, the audience will enjoy carol-singing and even treat bags for the kids. Oh, and did I mention that Santa Claus will be back to visit? “This event has become a holiday staple for the past decade,” Barbara Pratt says. “Admission to this well-loved event is by donation.” Dorothea Helms connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

Dorothea Helms, a.k.a. The Writing Fairy, is an award-winning writer and popular creativ writing instructor who also owns the freelance business Write Stuff Writing Services. She makes her living connecting people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

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hey shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. ~Laurence Brown

As you look around, you see almost everyone wearing a poppy and being the most respectful teenager ever. After the moment of silence, we sit back down and listen to the student speakers introduce the veterans who came that day. The veterans get a chance to read a few of the popular Remembrance Day poems with their grandkids. While watching the slide show that the students and teachers have prepared, there is never one dry eye in the gymnasium.

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We honour the veterans every year on the 11th month, on the 11th day and on the 9th hour because the 11th hour is when we are in class learning. When the tribute is over though, you feel like you’ve just left a therapist office or a lecture. What I mean is that you feel like a different person, you look at everything differently and realize that these few veterans that are still alive won’t always be with us. The emotional impact won’t be the same for the younger generations who will only be able to google information on their stories. It won’t be the same for them as actually meeting the veterans and hearing their stories.

Remembrance Day is that one day of the year when we all get together to remember the veterans that fought for us. I remember that in elementary school we would pay tribute by making class wreaths and present them at a school assembly. But at Uxbridge Secondary School we always go full out on this important day. Our tribute begins in early November, when we line the schoolyard with crosses of the veterans who died at war. In addition, we decorate the school with Remembrance Day art, poppies, poems and pictures of the veterans we’ve lost. Both students and teachers alike bring in photos of relatives that served and present them in our famous Remembrance slide show. The assembly is always hosted in the gymnasium from 9 am to 10 am and everyone is welcome! Once everyone in the school is seated, the veterans and their families walk down the aisle to their seats while the USS band plays Oh Canada and we have a moment of silence.

I never had the honour of meeting relatives that served in the war but the fact that I can see real veterans that fought for us is amazing! Even learning about the war in my grade 10 history class was incredible, hearing about what the soldiers went through and what they had to do to fight for our freedom If you are young and don’t really like going to your Remembrance Day ceremony, let me just say that if you just sit and listened about what these veteran did for our country you will see the world in a new way. You will realize that if it weren’t for them you possibly wouldn’t be here right now. Just remember that November 11th is the most important day for the month and that we should wear our poppies proudly and honour the one ones who fought for our country and for us. Mackenzie Bradshaw is a grade 11 co-op student here at Sweet World Media. In her spare time Mackenzie likes to do a lot of drawing and says art therapy is the greatest stress reliever. She also likes to listen to music and watch movies. Her goals for the future include Art College and possibly becoming a Graphic Designer, a Tattoo artist or an Interior Designer.

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Add the potatoes, stock, cauliflower, bay leaves, thyme, salt and black pepper. Heat on high and bring the stock to a simmer. Lower the

heat to maintain a simmer. Partially cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely tender.

Remove from heat and remove the bay leaves. Either using an immersion blender or a standing blender, purée the soup mixture until completely smooth.

4. Slowly add the grated cheddar cheese, continuing to purée the soup as you add the cheese, until completely blended. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Delicious with crusty bread.

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Scott as the sole employee. He occupied the back corner of the current location with only 400 square feet of space. The business has flourished over the years and now employs eleven staff and boasts 2000 square feet of showroom. In addition, there is a room that is used for manufacturing, repairs and administration. Scott is very focused on supporting and helping the growth of the next generation of jewellers. We would like to introduce two women, both residents of Uxbridge that are part of the team. Marissa Kennedy is our head goldsmith and Hailey Moser our 2nd Gemmologist, designer and most recently has completed her Master Appraisal course. Scott’s son, Ryan will be joining the team in November as a goldsmith and bench jeweller. Ryan has taken Jewellery arts and repair at Georgian College and also at a specialized school in Tennessee. We are looking forward to watching these young jewellers grow within the industry.

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