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Nine years ago on a cold fall day, staff at an animal shelter north of Uxbridge found a broad chested but skinny Jack Russell Terrier wandering the streets eating garbage. They named him Eddie, after the popular dog on Frasier. It was love at first sight for me and my husband, and on December 27 Spencer Dog entered his forever home with us. He has never forgotten his garbage beginnings, having worked his way through an entire cooked chicken carcass while living in Toronto, and a pound of raw rancid bacon from a compost bin on Quaker Village Drive. He’s my constant companion, at my feet at each day at work and sneaking in bed every morning for a snuggle. Like Kirsty’s newly adopted bulldog, Dayna, and all of your pets, he is a member of the family. We hope you enjoy this issue dedicated to our furry friends, with favourite local products, reader pet pics and more. We met a special Unsung Hero this month, a woman named Maggie McCreath that made our hearts sing. We hope you can celebrate and help her in the same way the community has done for our Faces of Uxbridge profile, Shah Golan. Read on for tales from the Uxbridge Public Library, what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving and a delectable recipe for vegetable gratin. Have a safe and happy Halloween with your families. Enjoy!

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The Business Of... Dogs at camp

Local Products Favourite Finds for our Furry Friends

Unsung Hero Maggie McCreath

Community Calendar October Events

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Faces of Uxbridge Shah Golan

Reader Photos Pets of Uxbridge

Your Neighbourhood Where do you call home?

Your Community A Gem of 25 Years

Guest Column The Not-So-Quiet Place in Town

From My Mom’s Kitchen Vegetable Gratin

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Congratu l at i o n s to J a n e t B ro d e r, S u s a n Craw fo rd Sue Pelle r i n , N ate St i n s o n -J a m e s, Lo r r i Co b i t z fo r winn ing our S i z z l i n g S u m m e r R e a d s Co nte s t ! E a c h l u c k y reader re ce i ve s a b o o k o f t h e i r c h o i ce f ro m B l u e H eron B ooks fro m t h e i r s u g g e s te d s u m m e r re a d i n g l i s t, i ncluding Th e H e l p by K at h r y n Sto c k e t t, Th e G i r l w i t h the D ragon Ta t to o by St i e g L a r s s o n a n d Th e R e d P y ra m id by R ick R iord a n .

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D o n’t fo rg e t a b o u t t h e Ux b r i d ge -S cug o g An i m a l S h e l te r. H e re yo u will find m a ny d o g s, c at s a n d o t h e r s m all anim a l s l o o k i n g fo r t h e i r fo re ve r homes. Th e s h e l te r a l s o a s s i s t s i n a n i mal e m e rg e n c i e s a n d l o c at i n g l o s t animals. w w w. tow n . u x b r i d g e. o n . c a / a n i mal_cont ro l o r 9 0 5 - 9 8 5 - 9 5 4 7 .

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With Thanksgiving approaching, we asked the 630+ fans on our Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/uxbridgetowntalk) to answer the question, What are you thankful for?

ur borders may be small, but Uxbridge continues to be a hot spot for literary giants. October brings three distinguished Canadian authors to our town via Blue Heron Books: Douglas Coupland, Joseph Boyden and Yann Martel. “My goal is that we actively remain on the bigger literary map,” says Shelley Macbeth of Blue Heron Books. The quaint but active book nook on Brock Street West is the only independent book store in Durham Region. The last five years have seen dozens of best selling authors via its doors, including Linwood Barclay, Timothy Findley, Jane Urquhart and Barbara Gowdy. Fans will know Coupland for coining the term Generation X from his book of the same title; he has written 11 novels, including The Gum Thief and Hey Nostradamus! He’ll be speaking at the Music Hall on Tues., Oct. 26 as part of the prestigious Massey Lectures—widely regarded as one the most important public lectures in Canada. Past speakers include Martin Luther King Jr., Noam Chomsky, Stephen Lewis and Michael Ignatieff. This is the first year the series has fiction as a genre. Ted Barris, Uxbridge’s hometown author, journalist and broadcaster, will interview Coupland in his trademark conversational style, Macbeth says. October 30 marks the arrival of internationally renowned author Yann Martel to Wyndance Golf Club as part of the International Festival of Authors circuit. Martel, known for his adventure book Life of Pi about a boy and four animals stranded in the Pacific Ocean, will read from his latest offering, Beatrice and Virgil. Martel will chat with Charles Foran, president of PEN Canada. “Yann Martel and Douglas Coupland don’t just breeze through Uxbridge every day,” Macbeth laughs. “It’s two big events in one week, but (book lovers) will just have to set aside time to see these two.” A last minute addition to October’s roster, Joseph Boyden, author of the Uxbridge Reads novel Three Day Road will make a stop in town Fri., Oct. 15. At press time, a location and start time were not available. For more information, call Blue Heron Books at 905-852-4282 or visit www.blueheronbooks.com.

...6 km bike ride from my front door...perfect! ~Corrie Buchanan ...all the wonderful doctors in Uxbridge who keep us healthy and keep the Cottage Hospital staffed for those who need it. ~Chris Roth

...that I took a chance and changed my lifestyle for the better (with a lot of help). In doing so, amazing friendships were created, people who are impor- ...that I have the wonderful opportunity to stay at home with my two kiddies. tant to me that I never would have met otherwise. ~Nadine Schultz-Lauder I wouldn’t want it any other way! ~Sarah Gaylor

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...I lead a charmed life. I’m healthy, have a wonderful husband, three fantastic ...is it strange to say coffee? It really does keep me going with two jobs! ~May children and many amazing friends. What more could a girl ask for? ~Marran Tracey Woods ...friends. ~Keri-Ellen Boerstra-Walcer ...my kids. Every day they make me smile. ~Katie Blenkhorn-Assinck ...all the warm, supportive people in this community. The Uxbridge Fair ...the town’s commitment to greenery and trail systems. For early walks with thanks you all! ~Georgina Ghadery friends or strolls with the dog and family. And to have Durham Forest a short

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B y Car ly Fo s te r M anagin g Ed i to r Who: Glen K owa r s k y, C E O, D o g s at Camp

What: I nste a d o f d o g s i n r u n s o r c a g e s, D ogs at Ca m p i s a n o p e n co n ce p t, d ay and over n i g ht p ro gra m . D o g s p l ay to gether in a fe n ce d - i n a re a , g o fo r wa l k s on trails, s w i m m i n g i n th e p ro p e r t y ’s ponds. A h e ate d / co o l e d b a r n h o u s e s the dogs. St a f f a re o n s i te f u l l t i m e, and camp i s o p e n a l l ye a r ro u n d. O t h e r ser vices in c l u d e gro o m i n g, t ra i n i n g a n d a c amp ph o to gra p h e r.

dogs at camp G iving back : Since 2008, around 45 foster dogs have come through the camp. Kowarsk y wor ks with several local rescue organizations to provide shelter, food and companionship for ab andoned animals until new forever homes can be found. D ogs become more adoptable, too, as they are relaxed at camp compared to the highstress environment of a shelter. Biggest reward: Customer gratefulness. “O ur t ypical clients see their dog as a member of the family, someone they care for as much as their children. S o when Dogs at Camp staff members Kim Vale and they tur n down the dir t road to our place and Diane Markell pose with Great Dane mix Bane, the dog is going nuts with excitement, they one of the newest foster dog campers at the take great comfor t in that.” property just outside Uxbridge.

Why : Kowa r s k y a d o p te d a s p e c i a l needs lab m i x n a m e d Ab by ; d u e to p a s t abuse and e p i l e p s y, Ab by re q u i re d c a re he found ve r y d i f f i c u l t to s e c u re. I n 2 0 0 2 , he bought 1 0 0 a c re s j u s t o u t s i d e o f Uxbr idge, q u i t h i s j o b a s a n a cco u nt m a n ager for a we b f i r m a n d o p e n e d D o g s at Ca m p. Th e re are now locations i n O t t awa a n d Co o k s tow n .

Another success story - 32 yr. old female client - started with BD in June 2010, as of today (3 months later), she has lost 8lbs, 12" and has gone from 31.9% Body Fat to 24.2% Body Fat. She is down 1 almost 2 dress sizes. Losing weight is more than what the scale says, it is about total inches and Body Fat lost. That's success!

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Biggest challenge: That the proper t y can never be lef t unattended, Kowarsk y said. “Staff are here all day...but at night they go home. I f I want to go out for a bite, a movie, I have to have a staff member here. There’s constant How : Just l i k e a t ra d i t i o n a l d ayc a re, d o g s a re s c re e ned to make scheduling just to have a social life.” sure they ’re co m fo r t a b l e i n a gro u p at m o s p h e re. D ogs are fed one at at t i m e, b u t o t h e r w i s e k e p t to g e t h e r. Th ey sleep in Neat: Clients call from all over the wor ld to check in on their dogs. Kowarsk y has fielded calls from cruise ships in the owner-prov i d e d k e n n e l s, co nve r te d h o r s e s t a l l s o r open areas middle of the ocean, mid-air flights and exotic hotels from all of the bar n . cor ners of the globe. Famous clients include t wo Toronto Blue By the nu m b e r s : M a x i m u m 4 0 d o g s a d ay, w i t h a 1 : 10 human Jays players’ dogs, and Java, whose owner is the founder of to dog rat i o a n d 1 2 f u l l - a n d p a r t- t i m e e m p l oye e s. The 3-level S econd Cup. bar n is 1,8 0 0 s q. f t. R ate s a re $ 2 0 - $ 3 5 p e r d ay o r over night. Ac Contac t: 905-862-0273 w w w.dogsatcamp.com tive client b a s e i s 1 , 0 0 0 .

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Having used a har ness on our own dogs for years, this vest caught our eye. Used as a restraint in the car to keep dogs safe, it ’s also a non- chok ing har ness for walk ing and a pro tec tive vest that eliminates pressure points on the chest, shoulder and neck . $36.99 at Pet Valu, 4 Banff R d.

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You’ll have the most fashionable dog in town with these aw winspir ing sneakers. Water proof with a custom-made r ibbed white rubber sole, they ’re likely better than the runners you own. From $4.99 at Pet Valu, 4 Banff R d.

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Vo l u n t e e r e x t r a o r d i n a i r e M a g g i e M c C r e a t h w i t h s o m e o f t h e c o a t s s h e g a t h e r s f o r O p e r a t i o n Wa r m H e a r t s .

here are some people in the world who have little, but give so much. Maggie McCreath is one of these generous souls. The long-time organizer of Operation Warm Hearts and fixture of several local charities lives on a limited income and is disabled, yet volunteering is her life. After suffering a stroke while seven- months pregnant with her son in 1985, she is paralyzed on her right side; mobility and reading are daily challenges. Her son Nico was born with cerebral palsy and requires ongoing support for Asperger syndrome and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. “Despite all these difficulties, Maggie has learned to live independently, creatively and fully live her life,” reads a letter from friends Deborah Clements and Wendy Hortie nominating McCreath for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism, which she won. “Maggie goes about quietly behind the scenes doing what it takes to make Uxbridge a special place.” When you see all that McCreath does, you’ll agree. Meals on Wheels, Roxy Kids in Action, Community Care, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary, Uxbridge Fall Fair: Each of these organizations and many more know McCreath and her infectious laugh and distinctive strawberry blonde hair.

Each year she gathers hundreds of gently used coats, hats, boots, mitts and ski pants from all over the Township and sells them for just $2 at Operation Warm Hearts. What started with 75 coats in the basement of St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church has grown to hundreds of warm items at a half-day event each November. All proceeds— more than $3,300 in the past decade—are donated to the Loaves and Fishes food bank in town, while coats that aren’t sold go to a homeless outreach program in north Durham. “We just want to keep Uxbridge warm,” McCreath said. “It’s amazing how much it touches everyone.” People of all ages come to the sale, and no one is ever turned away, McCreath said. Items can be dropped off at the Senior’s Centre at 75 Marietta St., with the sale scheduled for Sat., Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Uxbridge Public School.

With the closing of a local dry cleaners that used to clean the coats for free leading up to the sale, McCreath is hoping someone will come forward to fill this need. “To people in need, a clean coat is just wonderful,” she said. “Uxbridge has always been a warm community, and I don’t doubt it will come through again, whichever way we do it. We’ll have the sale no matter what.” But sometimes those that give the most also need help themselves. With mobility a constant challenge, this incomprehensibly generous woman is currently without a mode of transportation. Her beloved van— which transports not only herself, but food for Meals on Wheels, dialysis patients, seniors and the disabled to appointments—is broken. McCreath can’t afford to fix it. “Her life is volunteering,” said Mary McIlroy, McCreath’s roommate who credits her best friend with saving her life battling bipolar disorder. “She just recently helped a woman get a scooter who didn’t have money herself. I don’t know what I’d do without her.

“We just want to keep Uxbridge warm.”

Ux b r i d g e Tow n Ta l k has opened a special bank account to raise funds to help M aggie fix her van. D onations can be dropped off at the TD Canada Trust bank at Brock and M ain streets, or our office at 24 Toronto St. N., Unit 1. Cash donations accepted; please make cheques payable to K irst y Ker nohan. All funds will be deposited and held in trust for M aggie.

blue heron books Presents an evening with acclaimed author

douglas coupland

Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. Uxbridge Music Hall 16 Main Street South

Tickets are $30 and include a signed copy of Player One. Available at Blue Heron 905-852-4282

For information on Player One, visit www.anansi.ca

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Coupland will discuss his latest novel Player One, the 2010 CBC Massey Lectures

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Shor ts for Sh o r t i e s S h o r t Fi l m Fe s t i va l for familie s a s a f u n d ra i s e r fo r t h e R ox y K ids in Ac t i o n a n d Ce l e b rat i o n o f t h e Ar ts. Time: 9 a.m . Where: 46 B ro c k St. W. Contac t: 90 5 8 5 2 7 9 6 6 w w w.rox yt h e at re s. co m O utdo or Fa l l P l a nte r s I n co r p o rat i n g millet, gras s e s, k a l e, g o u rd s a n d m o re, these plante r s a re s u re to d a z z l e ! B r i n g a container to c re ate s o m e s p e c t a c u l a r, instant cur b a p p e a l. $ 5 5 . Time: 10 a. m . - N o o n Where: La Pe t i te Fl e u r, 4 2 B ro c k St. W. Contac t: 90 5 8 6 2 3 6 9 7 w w w.lapet i te f l e u r. c a Take a Kid M o u nt a i n B i k i n g D ay Th i s free event i s a f u n d ay fo r k i d s o f a l l ages and r i d i n g a b i l i t i e s. Th e y w i l l ex p e r ience the t h r i l l o f r i d i n g a l o n g ro l l i n g dir t trails i n s m a l l gro u ps. Fre e fo o d, loot bags a n d d raw fo r a m o u nt a i n b i k e. Time: 10 a. m . - 1 : 3 0 p. m . Where: D ur h a m Fo re s t, 3 7 8 9 7 t h Co n ce s sion Contac t: w w w. d u r h a m m o u nt a i n b i k i n g. c a Lunch Hou r Co n ce r t s H e a rd to o i n f re quently, BJ B ye r s s h a re s h i s l ove o f t h e piano as p a r t o f Ce l e b rat i o n o f t h e Ar t s. Time: 12:30 - 1 : 3 0 p. m . Where: St. An d re ws - C h a l m b e r s Pre s by te r ian Churc h , 4 0 B To ro nto St. S . Contac t: 90 5 4 7 3 3 3 8 5 w w w.celeb rat i o n o f t h e a r t s. c a

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Ca s c a d e Concer t Tr init y United ’s Wo r s h i p Foursome Cascade, featur ing re co rd i n g ar tist M ar tin Bar ret. Free. Bake s a l e w i t h proceeds from the bake sale a n d l ove offer ings will go toward the Tr i n i t y B uilding R epairs Fund. Ti m e : 7 p.m. Wh e re : Tr init y United Church, 20 First Ave. Co nt a c t : 905 852 6213 Th e G o rgons’ B enefit Dance Featur ing 3 S h e e t s 2 The Wind. All proceeds bene f i t Co r i n na Smith’s tr ip to Poland for M u l t i p l e S clerosis treatment. Tickets $25 at Le n G raphics or DG Smith I nsurance. Ti m e : 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Wh e re : Uxbr idge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. Co nt a c t : 905 807 3333

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G ate s O p en D urham One of D ur ham R e gi o n’s most anticipated far m events is b a c k a g a in for the fif th year! Showcasing re gi o n a l far ms and culinar y delights at va r i o u s f ar ms across D ur ham R egion. Ti m e : 1 0 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wh e re : Across D ur ham R egion Co nt a c t : 800-706-9857 w w w. g atesopen.ca

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H a b i t at for Humanit y G olf Tournament 8 t h An n u al R aise the R oof G olf Classic at Wo o d en Sticks, building homes and h o p e. Ti m e : 9 a .m. - 7 p.m. Wh e re : Wooden Sticks G olf Course, 40 E l gi n Pa r k Dr. Co nt a c t : 905 428 7434 w w w. h a b itatnor thdur ham.com Pu m p k i n Tar ts We welcome Suzie f ro m Cu t i e Pies and Cakes as our guest l e a r n h ow to make pumpk in tar ts just in t i m e fo r Thanksgiving. This wor kshop is g e a re d for children (5 and up), includes t h e re c i p e and all ingredients. Ti m e : 4 - 6 p.m. Wh e re : L a Petite Fleur, 42 Brock St. W. Co nt a c t : 905 862 3697 w w w. l a p etitefleur.ca

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S oup’s on! Lear n how to cook a plethora of hear t y soups, including leek and potato, tor tilla, smokey lentil and classic french onion. $85. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Where: The Passionate Cook ’s home, 62 Brock St. E. Contac t: 905 862 3359

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The Per fec t Hat and M itts M itts that fit ever yone and a beaut y scar f to wrap around your neck . M ake it prett y, make it masculine, just make it in time for Chr istmas! $59.99. Time: 10:30 a.m. Where: On the Lamb, 53 Toronto St. N. Contac t: 905 852 1944 w w w.onthelamb.ca Rox y Shor t Film Festival Pr ize -winning films from the Toronto Wor ld Wide Shor t Film Festival with ac tors and filmmakers present to discuss their ar t. $25. Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: R ox y Theatre, 46 Brock St. W. Contac t: 905 852 7966 w w w.rox ytheatres.com

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Faceb o ok and Twitter for Business D ur ing this hands- on seminar, Sweet Wor ld M edia will help you open a Facebook fan page and Twitter account. Using real-life examples, we’ll show you how to build followers and interac t with people to generate business. $55. Pre registration required. Time: 1-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Where: 24 Toronto St. N., Unit 1 Contac t: 905 862 3747 w w w.sweet wor ldmedia.com Park inson’s Supp or t The Uxbr idge Par k inson’s Suppor t Group meets on the first Thursday of ever y month (except July and August). All welcome! Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Where: 22 James H ill Cr t. Contac t: 905 852 8894 w w w.uxpar k insons.com

G ambling Awa re n e s s Wo rks hop Have a s n a c k o n u s w hile lear nin g a n d s h a r i n g your exper ie n ce s w i t h o n l i n e g ambling, pr i vate g a m i n g a n d more. Ages 1 2 to 1 9 . Time: 3:15 - 4 p. m . Where: Uxbridge Youth Centre, 38 Brock St. E. Contac t: 905 8 6 2 3 4 5 6 w w w.uxbr idg e yo u t h ce nt re. co m I nto the Wo o d s J a c k i n t h e B eanstalk , Li t t l e R e d R i d i n g H ood and th e Wo l f, R a p u n ze l a nd more are i nte r t w i n e d w i t h a n or iginal s to r y o f a B a k e r a nd his Wife w h o a re t r y i ng to have a chi l d. Fro m O n St a g e Uxbr i dge, ru n n i n g O c t. 7 - 9 , 1 4-16. Time: Var iou s Where: Uxbr i d g e M u s i c H a l l, 1 6 M ain St. S. Contac t: 905 9 0 4 0 8 9 5 w w w.onstag e u x b r i d g e. co m

Fr i d a y October 8

B aby ’s First Ch r i s t m a s Sto c ki ng Ever y love d o n e s h o u l d h ave a speci a l s to c k i n g fo r t heir first Ch r i s t m a s. E a s y s o c k p atte r n. $49. Time: 10:30 a . m . Where: On th e L a m b, 5 3 To ronto St. N. Contac t: 905 8 5 2 1 9 4 4 w w w.onthel a m b. c a

S a t u r d ay, October 9

Cornucopia Co m e c re ate a h or n of plent y fo r yo u r Th a n k s giving centre p i e ce u s i n g f l owe rs and fruit. $ 5 8 . Time: 6-8 p.m . Where: La Pe t i te Fl e u r, 4 2 B ro c k St. W. Contac t: 905 8 6 2 3 6 9 7 w w w.lapetite f l e u r. c a R ug Ho ok in g Wo rk s h o p R u g h ook ing wor k s h o p fo r b e gi n n ers in the Ux b r i d g e H i s to r i c a l Centre S choo l h o u s e. Pre - re gi s t ration requi re d. Co s t T B A . Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p. m . Where: Uxbr i d g e H i s to r i c al Centre S choo l h o u s e, 7 2 3 9 Co n cession 6 Contac t: 905 8 5 2 5 8 5 4 www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

T u e s d a y October 12

Uxbridge & Are a Ne t wo rk i n g G roup M eet i n g S h a re i d ea s, exper iences a n d ex p e r t i s e i n suppor t of e a c h o t h e r an d ways to prom o te o u r m e mb e r s’ b usinesses t h ro u g h o u t t h e Uxbr i dge com m u n i t y.

Ti m e : 8 : 1 5 - 9 : 3 0 a . m. Wh e re : S c ra m b l e s R estaurant, 2 7 4 R e a c h St re e t Co nt a c t : 9 0 5 8 5 2 6 6 86 www.uxbridge.com/networkinggroup A D u o o f I n d i a n Evenings Ux b r i d g e’s ow n M a r y G onsalves w i l l b e j o i n i n g u s to create a u t h e nt i c a n d d e l i c i ous I ndian d i s h e s, t a k i n g t h e mystique out o f t h e c u l t u re. Cu r r y chicken w i t h p o t ato e s, ve g e table pak o ra , ra i t a , p a p a r a n d more. S e co n d c l a s s O c t. 2 6 . Ti m e : 7 - 9 : 3 0 p. m . Wh e re : Th e Pa s s i o n ate Cook ’s h o m e, 6 2 B ro c k St. E. Co nt a c t : 9 0 5 8 6 2 3 3 59

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Ho r t i c u l t u ra l S o c i e t y M eeti n g O u r g u e s t s p e a ker is D enis Fl a n a g a n , t a l k i n g a b out new p l a nt s a n d g a rd e n t rends for 2011. Ti m e : 7 : 3 0 p. m . Wh e re : Ux b r i d g e S e niors Cent re, 7 5 M a r i e t t a St. Co nt a c t : 9 0 5 8 5 2 7 3 18 www.uxbridgehorticulturalsociety.com

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B l o o d D o n o r Cl i n i c I t ’s in you to gi ve. Eve r y u n i t o f blood d o n ate d c a n i m p a c t up to three l i ve s. Ti m e : 1 – 7 p. m . Wh e re : Ux b r i d g e S e niors Cent re, 7 5 M a r i e t t a St. Co nt a c t : 1 8 8 8 2 D O NATE w w w. b l o o d. c a J o s e p h B oyd e n Au t hor of t h e Ux b r i d g e R e a d s’ Three D ay R o a d, J o s e p h B oyd e n comes to Ux b r i d g e. Ti m e : T B A Wh e re : T B A Co nt a c t : 9 0 5 8 5 2 4 2 82 w w w. b l u e h e ro n b o o ks.com

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G o o d wo o d Pu b l i c S cho ol O p e n Ho u s e Ce l e b rate the s c h o o l ’s 5 0 t h a n n i ve rsar y, i n c l u d i n g h i s to r i c a l photos, l u n c h , a c t i v i t i e s a n d more. Ti m e : 1 1 a . m . - 3 p. m. Wh e re : G o o d wo o d Public S c h o o l, 4 3 4 0 Fro nt St., G oodwo o d Co nt a c t : 9 0 5 6 4 0 3 0 92

Eve r y b o d y P l ays S o ccer Enjoy t h i s f re e f a m i l y a c t i v it y from Ta k e Ti m e Ux b r i d g e, encouragi n g c h i l d re n to g e t 90 minutes o f exe rc i s e e a c h d ay. Ti m e : 1 – 2 p. m .

Where: Uxb r i d g e Pu b l i c S c h o o l f i e l d, 6 4 Vic tor ia Dr. Contac t: w w w. t a k e t i m e u x b r i d g e. c a The R ick Fi n e s Tr i o R e n ow n e d ve te ra n Canadian si n g e r- s o n g w r ite r R i c k Fi n e s br ings his d e e p c at a l o g u e o f t i m e l e s s blues or igin a l s a n d s p e l l b i n d i n g vo i ce to open the Gre e n b a n k Fo l k M u s i c S o c i e t y ’s season. $25 . Ti c k e t s ava i l a b l e at B l u e Heron B ook s. Time: 8 p.m . Where: Greenbank Centennial Hall, Hwy 12 Contac t: 90 5 9 8 5 8 3 5 1 w w w.globa l s e r ve. n e t / ~ y n o t / gr n b n k . ht m

S unday October 17

Forget M e No t Wa l k Al z h e i m e r S o c i e t y of D ur ham R e gi o n f u n d ra i s e r. R a i s e f u n d s as a team o r i n d i v i d u a l l y. Time: 1:30 p. m . Where: Woo d e n St i c k s G o l f Co u r s e, 4 0 Elgin Pk . Dr. Contac t: 90 5 5 7 6 2 5 6 w w w.alzhei m e rd u r h a m . co m

T u esday October 19

Pot Luck an d M e e t i n g Ux b r i d g e S e n i o r s’ Club lunch. B r i n g yo u r f avo u r i te d i s h ! Time: Noon Where: Uxb r i d g e S e n i o r s Ce nt re, 7 5 M a r i etta St. Contac t: 90 5 8 5 2 7 4 0 1

T h ursday October 21

Wine Tastin g & Ar t Au c t i o n Fe at u r i n g a selec tion o f f i n e w i n e s p a i re d w i t h samples of fo o d f ro m l o ca l re s t a u ra nt s, ar t auc tion o f l o c a l a r t i s t s’ wo r k s. Fu n d raiser for th e Ux b r i d g e Co t t a g e H o s p i t a l Auxiliar y. Time: 7 p.m . Where: Wyn d a n ce G o l f C l u b, 4 5 0 D u r h a m R oad 21 Contac t: 90 5 8 5 2 9 7 7 1

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Sunday October 24

M a g i c a l Mystic al Herbs Come and lear n m o re a b out the folk lore and histor y or h e r b s a n d their magical qualities. Just in t i m e fo r Halloween! Free. Ti m e : 2 p.m. Wh e re : R itchers Her bs, 357 H ighway 47 Co nt a c t : 905 640 6677 w w w.r ichters.com

Tuesday October 26

Wo n d e r s of the Universe With Profess o r J o h n Perc y. Black holes, astronomic a l a c h i e vement, telescopic viewing, a n d m o re. Watch for more details at the l i b ra r y. Ti m e : 6 : 30 p.m. Wh e re : Uxbr idge Librar y, 9 Toronto St. S. Co nt a c t : 905 852 9747 w w w.uxlib.com M a s s ey Le c ture S eries: D ouglas Coup l a n d J o i n inter nationally renowned Can a d i a n a uthor D ouglas Coupland, author o f G e n e ration X, and eleven other novels. D o n’t m i ss this prestigious lec ture ser ies s e t i n a n air por t cocktail lounge dur ing a g l o b a l d i saster. Tickets $30 and include a s i gn e d copy of the book . At Blue Heron B o o k s. Ti m e : 7 : 30 p.m. Wh e re : Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S. Co nt a c t : 905 852 4282 w w w. b l u eheronbooks.com

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As We S ee I t Have an af ter noon out to re l a x a n d enjoy adult programs on var io u s to p i cs including seasonal ac tivities, s p e c i a l g uest speakers, wor ldwide travelo g u e s, a nd delicious refreshments. $2. Ti m e : 1 p.m. Wh e re : Uxbr idge Librar y, 9 Toronto St. S. Co nt a c t : 905 852 9747 w w w.uxlib.com Ta x Cre dit Workshop This wor kshop is f re e fo r t he disabled, their families and c a re gi ve rs. Facilitated by David M uir of D i s a b i l i t y Dreams Group. RSVP by O c to ber 20. Ti m e : 7 - 9 p.m. Wh e re : Precious M inds R esource Centre, 2 1 9 8 0 H i ghway 12 Sunder land Co nt a c t : jgr isdale@preciousminds.com 9 0 5 9 8 2 0882

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This M onth in Blo om Explore your own design ideas, challenging each other while having fun! Br ing a container to fill with beautiful fresh flowers. $40. Time: 6-8 p.m. Where: La Petite Fleur, 42 Brock St. W. Contac t: 905 862 3697 w w w.lapetitefleur.ca

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Bike R ide on the Tra ils Enjoy this free family ac tivit y from Take Time Uxbr idge, encouraging children to get 90 minutes of exercise each day. Hosted by the Uxbr idge Cycling Club. Time: 10 a.m. Where: St. Joseph Catholic S chool, 25 Q uaker Village Dr. Contac t: w w w.taketimeuxbr idge.ca Har vest B azaar Plants and vegetables, k nitting, rec ycled tre asures, jeweller y, bake shop and countr y café. A joint fundraiser for the Uxbr idge S e niors Citizens Club and Communit y Care D ur ham-Uxbr idge. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Uxbr idge S eniors Centre, 75 M ar ietta St. Contac t: 905 852 7222 Tea and Pie with Yann M ar tel The I nter national Festival of Authors comes to Uxbr idge with Yann M ar tel reading from his new book , B eatr ice and Virgil. The author of Life with Pi will be inter viewed by Char les Foran, author and president of PEN Canada. Tickets $20 at Blue Heron B ooks. Time: 2 p.m. Where: Wyndance G olf Club, 450 D ur ham R oad 21 Contac t: 905 852 428 2 w w w.blueheronbooks.com

Regular Events Corn M aze The Toronto M aple Leafthemed maze and far m fun is open at Cooper ’s! Join us for animals, countr y store, cor n sandbox, the maze and more. $5 to tour the maze, or $8 evening spe cial events O c t. 22 and 31. Time: Please call (continued on page 17)

Fall 2010

FALL LOOKS

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On opposite page, clockwise, top to bottom 1.Odd Molly Arm Warmers, $89; Free People Blouse, $105 2.Free People Dress, $225; Free People Thermal, $74 3.Desigual Fur-Trimmed Cardi, $245; Free People Thermal Lace Rocker, $93; Fidelity Stevie Denim, $188 4.Free People Butterfly Top, $118; Free People Teddy Bear Sweater, $238; Paige Jimmy Jimmy Skinny Denim, $242; Free People Parka, $297 On this page 1. Free People Crop Sweater, $118; Free People Henley, $105; G1 Timber Slim Pant, $129; Hunter Boot Original Gloss, $140; Glam Necklace, $84 2. Scotch & Soda Button-Down, $115; Michael Kors Tunic Blouse, $145; True Religion Billy Super T Denim, $425; Brave Belt, $98 3. Bench Hat, $49; Free People Coat, $214; Desigual Tunic, $139 Cover: Bench Hat, $49; Free People Coat, $214; Desigual Tunic, $139 Inset: Odd Molly Arm Warmers, $89; Free People Blouse, $105, Free People Cargo Pant, $118

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We bid farewell to the perfect summer and welcome the new s eason feeling invigorated and rejuvenated. The leaves turn colou r in one final burst, an explosion of natural beauty, which defines the fall season and provides the inspiration for our fall photo shoot and the selection of our muses, Lissa and Garrett. They each reflect a true beauty that emanates from the pages with such authenticity; cozy layers of fall fash ion come to life befo re your eyes. We hope you enjoyed our very first Strawberry Threads LookBook. The process of its creation was a labour

of love, brought to life by a team of fabulous peo ple and the perfect backdrop at Tycoed, our fam ily homestead in Uxbridge. And the best part: look forward to upcoming Christmas and Spring/Summer LookBooks in the December and March issues of Uxbridge Town Talk. We are, as always, grateful for the support of our customers and community and wish you the very best for the fall season!

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Fall Fun Fe s t i va l Ce l e b rate t h e f a l l season w i t h B ro o k s Fa r m s’ a n n u a l f a m i l y event all O c to b e r l o n g. Pu m p k i n c a n n ons, straw b a l e s, a l i en s, a n i m a l s, t ra c tor r ides, p i g ra ce s, z i p l i n e s, d u c k ra ce s, cor n bla s te r s a n d m o re. O p e n a l l we e k . Time: 10 : 3 0 a . m . Where: 1 2 2 - 1 4 1 As hwo r t h R d. , M t. Al b e r t Contac t: 9 0 5 4 7 3 3 9 2 0 w w w.bro o k s f a r m s. co m Ar tists o f Ux b r i d g e M e e t i n g s Lo c a l a r t meets ea c h we e k to d raw, p a i nt, p re s e nt, demonst rate a n d h ave wo r k s h o p s. Time: M o n d ay e ve n i n g s a n d We d n e s d ay mor ning s Where: Ze h r s Co m m u n i t y R o o m Contac t: 9 0 5 8 5 2 6 3 5 7 o r 9 0 5 8 5 2 8 8 3 1 Uxbridg e Fa r m e r ’s M a rke t S u n d ays u n til O c tob e r 1 0 . E n j oy f a r m f re s h p ro d u ce and meat s, h o m e m a d e p re s e r ve s a n d bak ing, a s we l l a s h a n d m a d e c ra f t s a n d ar t wor k . Time: 9 a . m . Where: Ux b r i d g e Are n a , 2 9 1 B ro c k St. W. Contac t: 9 0 5 4 7 3 9 8 6 7 w w w.uxb r i d g e f a r m e r s m a r k e t. c a GURR Co m m u n i t y R u n A c a s u a l r u n with the G re ate r Ux b r i d g e R o a d R u n n e r s, ever y Th u r s d ay, w i t h a va r i e t y o f d i s -

t a n ce s. All runners welcome. Ti m e : 6:30 p.m. Wh e re : Uxbr idge Arena Par k ing Lot, 291 B ro c k St. W. Co nt a c t: 905 852 7224 w w w.gur rclub.org U d o ra Play G roup For moms and their k i d s a ges 0-6 years. R epeats each Tuesd ay a n d Thursday. Ti m e : 10 a.m. Wh e re : Udora Communit y Centre Co nt a c t: 705 228 8716 Eu c h re Anyone who likes to play is inv i te d to come out! Fun and pr izes. Open to n o n -Legion members. Wh e re : Uxbr idge Legion, 109 Frank lin St. Co nt a c t: 905 852 5293 u x b r i d gelegion.ca G e nt l e Fit For those just star ting out, re t u r n i ng to fitness or maintaining their h e a l t h , this class will focus on buildi n g s t rong muscles and bones. Have fun wo r k i n g at your own pace in this sup p o r t i ve and encouraging class. Thursd ays. Ti m e : 6:45 p.m. Wh e re : St. Paul ’s Anglican Church, 59 To ro nto St. S. Co nt a c t: 905 473 3888 w w w. bodydesign.ca U rb a n Pole Walk ing B y using custom p o l e s ( provided), reduce stress and we i g ht on your hips, k nees and other j o i nt s, improve your posture, increase

ADULTS $10 b CHILDREN 16 & UNDER - FREE! Bring your family and friends on a self-guided tour of Durham Region’s farms. Along the way, sample local foods and be sure to bring along a cooler to keep your purchased produce and meat fresh!

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your cardiovascular wor kout by over 25% and bur n up to 400 more calor ies compared to your regular walk ing. Mondays. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Var ious locations Contac t: 905 473 38 88 w w w.bodydesign.ca Easy Fit Yo ga Stretch Limber up and relax! This class involves light cardio moves combined with strengthening exercises and yoga-based stretching; . M ondays. $80. Time: 10 a.m. Where: NRG 4 Life Fitness, 85 Second Ave. Contac t: 905 852 47 50 w w w.nrg4lifefitness.com Stroller B o otc amp Powered by moms on a mission! Enjoy the outdoors in an inter val program using bands and your own body ’s res istance, this class is designed for the unique needs of moms and their stroller-age children. Tuesdays. Time: 9 a.m. Where: NRG 4 Life Fitness, 85 Second Ave. Contac t: 905 852 47 50 w w w.nrg4lifefitness.com

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One Man’s Struggle, One Town’s Generosity

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Wh at d o e s i t t a k e fo r s o m e o n e to give o f t h e m s e l ve s s o t h e i r fe l l ow man ca n b e j u s t a l i t t l e b i t b e t te r than th e y we re ye s te rd ay ? We a l l d o nate to c h a r i t i e s, we s u p p o r t wo r t h while c a u s e s a n d we vo i ce o u r o p i n ions on g l o b a l o p p re s s o r s, b u t m o s t of us t a k e a b a c k s e at to t h e g o o d w i l l per for m e d by Ux b r i d g e’s S h a h G o l a n and wh at h e h a s d o n e fo r h u n d re d s of refu g e e s i n h i s h o m e l a n d. To b e t te r u n d e r s t a n d h i s wo r k , i t i s impor t a nt to d e l ve i nto h i s p a s t a n d that of h i s p e o p l e. G o l a n wa s b o r n i n K abul Ci t y, Afg h a n i s t a n , a n d at te n d e d the Un i ve r s i t y o f K a b u l s t u d y i n g l aw. Afghan i s t a n , a K i n g d o m d u r i n g G olan’s yo u t h , h a d b e e n t a k e n ove r by the S ov i e t s w h o n e e d e d t h e co u n tr y ’s st rate gi c l o c at i o n to f i g ht o f f wester n fo rce s a n d c a p i t a l i s m . D ur i n g u n i ve r s i t y, G o l a n wa s d ra f ted into t h e Afg h a n a r my o p e rate d Wi t h t h e s u p p o r t o f t h e Ux b r i d g e under t h e S ov i e t r u le. Yo u n g p e o p l e co m m u n i t y, S h a h G o l a n h a s s e nt m o n e y, in Afgh a n i s t a n at t h at t i m e h a d t wo c l o t h i n g a n d s u p p l i e s to h i s h o m e choice s : f l e e t h e co u nt r y a s a re f u co u nt r y o f Afg h a n i s t a n . gee or s e r ve i n t h e m i l i t a r y. G o l a n chose t h e l at te r, a s u p o n d i s c h a rg e, ( p o r t ra i t s by St u d i o 4 Ph o to gra p hy ) it wou l d p rov i d e h i m w i t h a p a s s p o r t

and an oppor tunit y to finish his education. I n 1989, as soon as he completed his ser vice, G olan went to I ndia on vacation. Af ter t wo weeks, his father called and told him the militar y was draf ting previous soldiers to fight with the S oviets against the West. G olan, a proponent of wester n ways, decided not to retur n. I nstead he approached the United Nations, in D elhi, seek ing refugee status. This was granted, and because of his abilit y to communicate and speak English, he was hired by the UN as a translator in I ndia. H is job took him to the R epublic of Ne pal, The K ingdom of S ik k im, and throughout I ndia. He lived in D elhi for 13 years where he met his wife, Chewang. G olan, along with many people, had heard of the oppor tunities in Cana da and began investigating the possibilit y of moving here. I n 1998 he was granted a visa and made the 13-hour flight to Toronto. Life was not easy at first. D ur ing the day G olan wor ked at IKEA, and at night he was employed in a M ac ’s M ilk Store in S car borough. Finally, the tide began to tur n and he had ear ned enough money to allow his wife to join him. G olan enjoyed the M ac ’s concept and applied for his own store; he

G olan’s first donation was just a small dent in the overall struggle of sur vival. Cur rently, he is tr ying to t win Uxbr idge with the Afghan cit y of Barek Aub, a small refugee town outside K abul Cit y. Here, refugees ar r ive by the hundreds, and although the gover nment is giving each resident a small parcel of land, there is no additional assistance. Four thousand people share one well and one school, and through his effor ts, G olan is hoping to br ing sur vival assistance to these people who so desperately need it. G olan, with his family and close suppor ters, are planning a thank you reception in O c tober for the town of Uxbr idge. G olan is prepar ing a DVD to give a lasting visual memor y of the good wor k done as a result of Uxbr idge’s generosit y. D etails were not available at press time; watch w w w.uxbr idgetowntalk .com for more. I t is simply amazing how one man has asked for help and the entire town of Uxbr idge has rallied for th. I t renews confidence in all of us, and gives pause to appreciate how for tunate we are. J onathan van Bilsen is an internationally-traveled photo grapher and author. He is co - owner of Studio 4 Photo graphy. Faces of Uxbridge is a regular series profiling interesting p eople of Uxbridge Township. Email your suggestions to info@uxbridgetowntalk .com.

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Twent y f i ve years later, S co t t Rutledge s t i l l g e t s a rush out o f t h e spar k le of a d i a mond. The gra d u ate gemolo gi s t and owner o f Rutledge J e we l lers has sp e nt the last 30 ye a r s handling t h e m , 2 5 at his dow ntow n Uxbr idge s to re at the cor ner o f B ro c k a n d C h u rc h s t re e t s. H e s p e nt 1 5 years in a small, fa m i l y- r u n s to re b e fo re o p e n i n g h i s ow n . What used to be 400 s q. f t. i s n ow 1 , 8 0 0 s q. f t. , a n d grow n to a staff of eight. “I t ’s be e n re m a r k a b l e. . . a gre at r i d e,” R u t l e d g e s a id. “(Peo ple ) really c a re a b o u t t he tow n’s d e ve l o p m e nt. We l ive in the best comm u n i t y i n t h e w h o l e p rov i n ce, a n d i t ’s t h e best kept secret arou n d.” Rutledg e i s a n a c t i ve m e m b e r o f t h e co m m u n i t y, from eight years wo r k i n g w i t h t h e B u s i n e s s I m p rove m e nt Area to the Opt i m i s t C l u b o f Ux b r i d g e, h o s p i t a l fo u n d at i on and numerous Tow n s h i p b o a rd s. The favo u r i te p a r t o f h i s j o b ? Q u i r k y p i e ce s a n d stor ies. “ We’ve m a d e a d i a m o n d n e c k l a ce fo r a d o g,” h e s aid. “One customer b o u g ht a r i n g f ro m u s, t h e n re nte d a p l a n e with

a ‘ will you mar r y me?’ banner over a Blue Jays game.” H is companion “ through thick and thin” the past 13 years is Chippy, the white west highland ter r ier always ready for a belly rub from his position at the back of the store. “H is attendance is the most consistent of all the employees,”

Rutledge joked. Rutledge attr ibutes the store’s success to communit y suppor t and constantly evolving; he recently renovated the outside facade and added a vintage -inspired clock . He has raised his t wo sons, Brett 20, and R yan, 17 in Uxbr idge. The biggest challenge is keeping up with all the techno logical changes in the industr y, he said. The store is wor k ing on br inging more custom design wor k in-ho use, including produc tion of their own jeweller y line.

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even found myself talked into the incredible task of t yping Las t s u m m e r t h e re we re a fe w f a c t s o f ex i s te nce of which I wa s f i r m l y co nv i n ce d. I fe l t t h at a up records from the Ux br idge Times-Journal for the entire year of 1984. year wa s n’t a n e s p e c i a l l y l o n g t i m e i n t h e grand s c h e m e o f t h in g s ; t h at p a r t- t i m e The librar y is not the quiet place ever yone believes it to be. Waves of patrons wor k wa s m o re a m e a n s to a n e n d t h a n swar m the hallowed ha lls of the librar y on a real, t re a s u re d ex p e r i e n ce ; t h at t h e Uxbr id g e Pu b l i c L i b ra r y wa s t h e s l e e py a daily basis. There is just as much human interac tion wor k ing a desk at the librar y centre o f a s m a l l tow n ; a n d t h at l i b ra rians occ u p i e d a f a i r l y m u n d a n e p o s i t i o n as running cash at a grocer y store or a fast food joint. The librar y simply deals in in soci e t y. words instead of food. Tur n s o u t I wa s w ro n g. I’ve n ow b e e n at t h e Ux b r i d g e Pu b l i c I still lear n something new ever y day. Librar y fo r a ro u n d a ye a r. An d i n s te a d o f I per petually feel like the t wo weeks of training for the job never really ended. the ea s y, re a d i n g - f i ll e d o cc u p at i o n i t ’s a s M y little mundane job, in a little munsumed to b e, I fo u n d mys e l f i n a j o b t h at dane librar y, has proven to be something challen g e d m e i n ways I t h o u g ht p a r ttime wo r k n e ve r co u l d. totally unexpec ted and totally fun. S ean Wetselaar enjoys wor k ing This one year has been anything but the A d ay i n t h e l i fe o f a s t u d e nt at t h e at the Uxbr idge Librar y speed bump in my life I expec ted. I get to librar y i s a w h o l e l o t m o re t h a n I b a rg a i n e d deal with some of the most interesting, and for. occasionally most insane people on the planet—librar ians. The f i r s t a n d m o s t b a s i c j o b o f a s t u d e nt i s to shelve books t h at h ave b e e n re t u r n e d. Th i s a l o n e i s a prett y daunt- And ever y day, ever y craz y challenge in my sur pr isingly craz y job, br ings me closer and closer to becoming one of ing tas k— t h e re a re h u n d re d s o f b o o k s re t u r n e d ever y day. them. Expand i n g o n t h i s b a s i c f u n c t i o n , i s h e l p i n g p atrons find books t h e y wa nt, k e e p i n g t h e b o o k s i n o rd e r, a nd creating prett y d i s p l ays o f, we l l, b o o k s. But i t ’s w h e n yo u g e t away f ro m s h e l v i n g t h at jobs really S ean Wetselaar is a par t-time student at the Uxbridge Public Librar y. He is a student at Uxbridge S econdar y S cho ol, and star t to g e t i nte re s t i n g. I’ve d o n e e ve r y t h i n g f rom processenjoys reading, writing, and sleeping in. ing ne w b o o k s to b e a d d e d, to co m p u te r i z i n g records. I’ve

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