October Issue

Volume 5 | Issue 8 | October 2013

uxbridge town talk

a leaskdale legend | limbering up for fall | chewy fruit bars | sharing daddy

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volume 5 | issue 8 |october 2013

Summer is over, but never fear, fall is an amazing time of year. From the beautiful fall leaves, apple picking and of course Thanksgiving and Halloween. It is a fantastic time to enjoy the great outdoors and in the case of Uxbridge our many trails that

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are sure to share the amazing colours and textures that nature offers this time of year.

There are a few changes in our magazine this month; I hope you all enjoy them. We have a few new writers and a few col-

Town Talk Tidbits Thanksgiving & Halloween

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Faces of Uxbridge Paul Minshull

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Spotlight On You Holly Myers

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Your Community Local Living

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Historically Speaking A Leaskdale Legend Super Sports Uxbridge Bruins

Guest Column Pathways to Health UTT Kitchen Chewy Fruit Bars & Caramel Apples

umns we hope to continue with on a monthly basis. Check out our Super Sports page, Uxbridge’s hockey team is sure to keep you interested in the game and encourage you to go check out a match or two. We also have a young writer who shared his passion - mountain biking. Which brings me to another one of our new and again hopefully permanent sections: the youth section, appropriately named Youthful Notions. We are hoping to frequently write and feature some of Uxbridge’s incredible youth. We will share with you their opinions, challenges and visions; it is sure to be interesting.

Fear not folks, Darrin Davis, writer of “Peacefully Productive”

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Feeling Fine Limbering Up for Fall

will be back in November with his always-interesting articles.

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new writers. If you know of a team with great writing skills or a

Youthful Notions Malcolm Barton Community Calendar October

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Guest Column Choices for Seniors

STAFF Managing Editor: Elaine Leigh Graphic Designer: Holly Myers Sales Manager: Sandi Leigh CONTRIBUTORS Malcolm Barton Susan Ward Barbara Pratt Lesley Pipher Sarah Terrion Jen Thorson

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Unsung Heros Sharing Daddy

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Crafty Corner Festive Spirit

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Lastly, we are always looking for new ideas, new stories and great story to tell, contact us! We regularly use your ideas and stories in our magazine - we believe local means engaging all of you - our audience.

- town talk team Pick up copies at: Zehrs, Blue Heron Books, Township Office, Uxbridge and Zephyr libraries, Vince’s Market 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 advertisement 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. Uxbridge Town Talk will not be held responsible for errors or omissions, print or otherwise, in submitted ads. No part of this publication, including advertisements, may be reproduced without the written permission of the Publisher.

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| thanksgiving truths | Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday in Canada, except in P.E.I., Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Canadians purchased three million whole turkeys for Thanksgiving in 2011, according to the Turkey Farmers of Canada.

Canadian Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the second Monday in October and has coincided with Columbus Day in the U.S. since 1971.

Thanksgiving was first celebrated in Canada when English explorer Martin Frobisher held a feast in what is now Newfoundland to mark his safe arrival to the New World in 1578.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest parade is the most widely known Canadian Thanksgiving Day parade and is broadcast nationwide.

The tradition of breaking the wishbone dates back to the Etruscans of 322 B.C. The Romans brought the tradition with them when

they conquered England and the English colonists carried the tradition on to America.

Algonquin Natives were among the first to harvest wild cranberries. They used them as food, medicine, and a symbol of peace.

The cornucopia, often associated with Thanksgiving, is a symbol of abundance and nourishment. The horn-shaped container typically contains produce, flowers, nuts, or wealth in some form.

| halloween fun facts | Both Salem, Massachusetts, and Anoka, Minnesota, are the self-proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.

In many countries, such as France and Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly commercial American influence.

Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years.

Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday.

The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.

Dressing up as ghouls and other spooks originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of townspeople disguising themselves as demons and spirits. The Celts believed that disguising themselves this way would allow them to escape the notice of the real spirits wandering the streets during Samhain.

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The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.

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Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.

Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

Halloween celebrations in Hong Kong are known as Yue Lan or the “Festival of the Hungry Ghosts” during which fires are lit and food and gifts are offered to placate potentially angry ghosts who might be looking for revenge.

The owl is a popular Halloween image.

In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl’s call meant someone was about to die.

According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.

Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.

faces of uxbridge

| paul minshull |

BY ELAINE LEIGH

This month’s “faces of uxbridge” focuses on an interesting local man who brought his Global Company Scarsin, to Uxbridge. My time speaking with Paul Minshull was fascinating! Many thanks to Paul, a very busy CEO for taking the time to talk with me for an interesting and educational interview.

My first meeting with Paul was quite by chance and was through my involvement with the Wanderlust Merchant Trails. After a full day of walking the trails and visiting the shops around town, Paul spontaneously greeted the participants with cold water and juice outside the Scarsin offices in downtown Uxbridge. I was both surprised and grateful.

Paul and his wife Jill, have lived in Uxbridge for twenty years, and have raised their three teenagers, Scarlett 13, Sinclair 16 and Carter 18, here. As a family the Minshulls are very active in the Uxbridge community, the little town they chose to live some twenty years ago.

Paul and I chatted quite a lot about Uxbridge’s local businesses.

I was impressed with his knowledge and connection with our local shops and restaurants, he knows them all and believes in the growth of Uxbridge’s economy. Scarsin Corporation under Paul’s direction, is a major contributor to Uxbridge’s events, though discretely. Scarsin was a contributor to Uxbridge’s Skate Park, Fall Fair and Youth Film Festival but it doesn’t stop there, many groups and associations benefit from their commitment to our community. Although the Minshull’s and Scarsin have an interest in the Uxbridge, community, Scarsin is a major contributor to the Ghana

Medical Mission and was responsible for the recent construction of a much needed surgical building. My impression during the interview was that Paul believes in Uxbridge and in giving back to the community. His contributions are well planned with an emphasis on organizations that make a difference.

Paul’s vision of Scarsin began 10 years ago with an ambitious idea, which lead to the development of i2e software designed to analyze, and forecast critical business information. With a focus on R&D and support from valuable government research programs like IRAP and SRED, Scarsin continues to develop its i2e software to provide continuous process improvement for its Global customers.

He is quick to point out development of the company continues with very ambitious growth projections in the future.

It is interesting when he discusses his team, describing one team member that started with him as a student in 2004 and is now an integral part of the company. Or in describing his employees that are able to walk to work, eliminating much of the stress commuting brings. With the customized computer stands that alleviate back issues or the amazing kitchen that has all the comforts of home, I sense Paul is a huge believer in a comfortable work environment and happy team members, which is certainly the feeling I got when touring his offices.

In closing, I feel Paul’s vision for Scarsin will continue to develop Globally, from their downtown Uxbridge location, which does and will continue to benefit the Uxbridge community. Larger companies equal more local spending. Our small town has proven once again that businesses large and small have a home in 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, three grandchildren and plenty of photo opportunities in Uxbridge, life’s been busy but fun!

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The beautiful little church on the side of the hill in the hamlet of Leaskdale has had a long and varied life.

Leaskdale was settled around the Leask grist mills during the 1850s. In the early years, in order to take part in any worship services the settlers had to travel to nearby Wick, or all the way to Utica. Occasionally itinerant ministers conducted services in the houses or barns surrounding the hamlet.

Records show a meeting in October 1861 of Leaskdale residents, who resolved to petition the Presbytery that they be organized into a congregation. Work started on a church building, on land donated by George Leask. The frame building was 30 feet by 40 feet. The building committee consisted of George Harrison, Hugh Ferguson, William Oxtoby, and George Leask.

In 1887 the congregation built a new yellow brick house as a manse to house the minister. This was accomplished during the tenure of Rev. A.G. McLachIin. The size and style of the house, now known as the home of L.M. Montgomery, reflects the relative affluence of the Leaskdale congregation. The Women’s Foreign Mission was organized at this time, and Rev. McLachlin introduced instrumental music into church services.

In 1896 Rev. Wm. H Reid took over, and 40 new members were added to the congregation. In 1905 Rev. Ronald McEachern added 44 new members and the next year, in 1906, the new brick church was built to replace the original frame building. Mr. Dike from Mount Albert was the contractor. The debt on the new church was paid off in two years.

Rev. Ewan Macdonald came to Leaskdale from Prince Edward Island in 1910. He was a young, handsome, single man, with pleasant personality, and was immediately accepted as a popular minister. When he came back from his honeymoon the following year, bringing as his bride the famous author Lucy Maud Montgomery, the congregation turned out in force to welcome the newlyweds. For fifteen years, from 1911 to 1926, the members of St. Paul’s Leaskdale and Zephyr Presbyterian, became accustomed to having a celebrity in their midst.

Over the years there were periods when the congregation had no settled pastor, and the pulpit was occupied variously by travelling ministers and undergraduate divinity students. These times alternated with years of popular, active settled pastors, when the congregation grew and thrived. Many new members were added under Rev. P.W. MacInnes, between 1928 and 1932. Under Rev. J. Eldred MacMillan, from 1948 to 1952, thirty-two new members were added.

In 2001, under Rev. Andrew Allison, the little brick church was bursting at the seams. The minister now had, and needed, a staff of five. Two, sometimes three services were held to accommodate the worshippers. That year the congregation bought 100 acres of land on

the north side of Leaskdale. At first, corn was planted on the land, and the crop shipped to third world countries. A fundraising campaign was started for a new church. Eight hundred thousand dollars was raised in one year. One weekly offering totalled $416,000.

In 2006, the congregation moved into their spacious new church, with its gym, kitchen, meeting rooms, and beautiful new sanctuary.

The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society set about raising the down payment on the old church, to be known henceforth as The Historic Leaskdale Church. The down payment was raised, and the Township of Uxbridge advanced a loan for the rest of the purchase price of $200,000. In 2010 the Society launched a “Burn the Mortgage” fundraising campaign, and in October 2011 paid off the mortgage.

In the foyer of the Historic Leaskdale Church a mural created by Ron and Lynda Baird honours those donors who helped with the purchase of the church. At the back of the sanctuary another plaque celebrates those donors who were “Mortgage Burners”.

The ownership of the Historic Leaskdale Church gave the LMMSO a place to set up an interpretive centre for the Manse, a National Historic Site. It also provided some (limited) parking, washrooms, a place for tour buses to turn around, and scope for further developing the historic sites dedicated to Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Members of the LMMSO painted the sanctuary, put in a new kitchen with updated appliances, replaced the walls and ceiling in the downstairs, enclosed the furnace, and put down carpet. We now had a place to welcome visitors.

The sanctuary retains its original beauty, with curved pews, an extraordinary mural painted by Arnold Hodgkins, the carved wood pulpit and chairs, and the very beautiful stained glass windows.

Future projects in and around the church include repairing the stained glass windows, the expansion of the parking lot, creating a public garden on the south side of the church in which a life size bronze statue will be installed. The statue will be created by local sculptor Wynn Walters.

The Historic Leaskdale Church remains an active and integral part of the community of Leaskdale. Plays, concerts, crafts sales, lunches, and tours keep the church busy. The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society is proud to be caretakers of the little church with its long and interesting history.

Barbara Pratt is an Uxbridge native. She Started Blue Heron Books 25 years ago and is a busy volunteer with LMMSO.

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| uxbridge bruins |

| realistic goals |

BY ELAINE LEIGH

In the early 1970’s, Uxbridge had a strong minor league juvenile team. Based on the enthusiasm of the local hockey community, the thought was that the core of this strong team would improve as they moved up to junior C level. The Uxbridge Dominion Autos were introduced in 1976. With the loss of a few key players in the team’s first few years, their competitive strength was affected resulting in no wins that first year.

In 1980, the team name was changed to the Bruins, and they got increasingly competitive, going on to win the Ontario championships in the 1990’s.

Today the team has a solid community fan base and is anticipating the start of the new season after a strong season last year, placing 2nd behind Central Ontario champions, the Lakefield Chiefs.

The Bruins have announced that former Uxbridge Bruin, Geoff Hodgkinson has been hired as the new coach. Assistant coaches will be Drew Langlands, returning from last year, and Warren Cooper of Newmarket, a former teammate. Last year’s rookie of the year, Uxbridge Bruins Justin Bean, has signed with the OHL Belleville Bulls and we all wish him well in his future as a professional hockey player.

The season started off against Georgina, with the home opener against the reigning Central Ontario Champions, the Lakefield Chiefs. We are all looking forward to an exciting season!

Minor league hockey is an exciting and important part of our community, both for the players who learn much more than just hockey, and the parents and coaches that make all the teams an integral part of their lives. Lifelong friendships started at the rinks are far reaching, and bonds are created on both sides of the boards. You must come out and watch a few games, and support the local teams, and we guarantee you will be back rinkside, begging for more! www.uxbridgebruins.com

BY MALCOLM BARTON

The Uxbridge area is known for its support of many sports.

Hockey, horses, lacrosse, soccer, running, and the martial arts. However, there is a cycling community in town that hosts several events each year, some of which are attended by some of the best riders in the country!

The trail capital of Canada allows for everything from recreational cycling to some very competitive Ontario Cup mountain bike events. The sand based soils here mean the trails are almost always ready for anyone to enjoy.

How long have you been riding a bike ? I don’t remember, but my parents tell me we took the training wheels off when I was 3. There’s also a story about our neighbor’s daughter falling off her bike while I was waiting for my turn to ride. Apparently, I ran right past her on the ground, picked up the bike and started riding. We went and picked out a new, bigger bike later that weekend.

How did you decide you were going to focus on mountain biking this year ? I have played lots

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Have you seen the vibrant lime green windows with the WIN THIS SPACE logo around town?

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They are calling YOU to become Uxbridge's next entrepreneur!

Uxbridge's WIN THIS SPACE competition is your opportunity to start a business & WIN $12,000 towards leasing a space. If you submit a business idea to the competition you could also be selected as 1 of 30 people who will be invited to attend a series of 3 Business Builder workshops at no cost!

WIN THIS SPACE is about people inspiring people so the Uxbridge BIA, Durham Region Economic Development & the BACD (Business Advisory Centre Durham) are all eager to inspire you to become your own boss but YOU must enter your idea online at www.uxbridgebia. com by October 20th! To help your business hit the ground running sponsors have generously donated another $10,000 worth of FREE services to help with your marketing, advertising, banking, window cleaning and even free door mat service for the first year. WIN THIS SPACE can help your business idea become reality! The competition launched at the end of August and so far 25 people have submitted ideas into WIN THIS SPACE so now it's your turn.

Visit www.uxbridgebia.com BEFORE October 20th.

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of sports, but hockey was always the main event with cycling as a side show. At a certain point last year, I decided that I might be a more competitive racer than hockey player. I still play hockey, but I spend way more time training for cycling than any other sport.

help of my parents, coach Eric Orschel and sponsors, I was able to come up with the right goals for this season.

What were some of the barriers to achieving your mountain biking goals ? A good coach - I read everything I could about training, but it really helps to have someone to help with your plan. And to have a group of riders to train with adds a lot of fun and motivation.

Ride with fast people... get fast!

Setting the right goals - Goals can help you achieve what you want to achieve in the time you want to achieve them in. Like following directions, if you complete each step the end result will be closer to the plan.

What are some of the highlights from your season ? I rode more than 4000 km, mostly trails, and am in better shape than I’ve ever been.

I traveled and raced in 2 Canada Cup races in Mont Tremblant and Sudbury and also took part in National Championships at Hardwood Hills in Barrie. Highlights for me were probably the Sudbury Canada Cup where I was able to place 6th on a super rough course, and the provincial championships in Horse Shoe Valley where I placed 5th on a course that seemed to go uphill forever.

Another highlight was my Sponsors: I was really lucky this year to have some great sponsors including Dr. Vi tu Bahn, Tool and Cutter, Barton Solar and BASF. At the last local Uxbridge race, we collected food and cash donations for the Uxbridge Loaves and Fishes food bank, and one of my sponsors, BASF, provided a $1,000 donation to the Uxbridge Food Bank! BASF runs a program called ‘Keep Fit’ to encourage their employees to stay in shape.

They match their employee training miles with donations to the food bank. In this case they matched my first 2,000 km of training with 0.50 per km. I’ve been really lucky to have some great sponsors to help me be successful.

How did you overcome some of these barriers ? I needed some sponsors to help finance my racing season (coaching, equipment, travel etc.) My sponsors helped finance keeping a great bike equipped for the season, and helped pay for my coach. Creating goals that are realistic and achievable is very important. With the

This year has been lots of fun and I have learned tons! I have met some great riders and great people. It is really great in cycling when you can approach a world cup rider and just talk to them. It’s something that sets mountain biking apart from many other sports. This year has been a blast, thanks to everyone that has been a part of it!

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| october community calendar | community calendar

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 16th Annual Seniors’ Thanksgiving Dinner This event is presented by the Uxbridge Rotary Club, sponsored by PACE Credit Union and aided by Vince’s Market and is open to seniors 65 and over. Tickets are free (limited to 200). Non-perishable food items for the Food Bank are appreciated. Tickets can be picked up at Shoppers Drug Mart Uxbridge or from the Uxbridge Seniors’ Centre Quilting room , Mon-Thurs, 1pm to 4pm.

Time: 5 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: 905 852 5600

A Thanksgiving Dinner Your Family will never forget! Director of the PC Cooking Schools Tom Filippou and Home Economist/ Cookbook author Mairlyn Smith will entertain you with their wit, charming personalities as well as their amazing mouth watering cuisine.

Marilyn Smith will start the evening off with her Arugula with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese Salad from her cookbook Healthy Starts Here, and then Tom will tantalizes your taste buds with Butternut Squash Risotto and Chicken Breast stuffed with Cambozola Cheese and Bacon, you will finish the evening off with Marilyn’s mouth-watering Autumn Apple Crepes for Dessert. $35 per person.

Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

Kids in the Kitchen Children will have fun creating yummy recipes, learning about nutrition and simple math. Parents are invited at the end of each session to share in the treats.

Crafts and a recipe book are created.

Time: 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Where: Uxbridge Early Learning Centre - Uxbridge Public School, 64 Victoria Dr. Contact: www.durhamfamilyresources.org

Summer Vegetable Crepes; yummy Smashed Potatoes; and a scrumptious Peach Cobbler for dessert. $14 per person.

how it works to help you heal. Lyne has had over 15 years experience in Osteopathy.

Please RSVP.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Testa Building, suite 306C, 2 Campbell Dr. Contact: 416 571 0447

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

3rd Annual Watershed Walk on Uxbridge Trails Come and join us for a hike of the Trails of Uxbridge and learn more about the ponds and streams that make up our local watershed. A choice of guided walk or pick up a self-guided map. Enjoy refreshments at the Lincoln Pond Eco-stop. Free family event.

A Winemaker’s Dinner Presented by the Tin Mill. Taking place Thursday October 17 & Thursday October 24. Two wonderful nights of wine tasting. You pick the night, we pour the wine. Ticket price includes entry to one of our tasting events. Enjoy a 4 course meal paired with the finest wines. On the 17th, we present wines from Lifford Wine Agency & Tawse Winery. Guest speaker will be Daniel LaFleur. On the 24th, we present wines from Italy, California and Niagara. Our guest speaker will be Robert Groh. Menu created

by Chef Dave Howe and his culinary team for both events. Tickets on Sale Now. Reserve at Tin Mill Restaurant. $100/person, includes taxes & gratuities. Space is limited.

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 9181

Soul-Full Living & Sound Healing Seminar Enjoy a day of experiential learning and personal discovery as you learn the art of soul-full living. This transformational day will end with a powerful singing bowl sound healing session of quartz crystal, Tibetan bowls, tuning forks and crystals. For Sound Healing session - please bring a blanket & yoga mat; wear comfortable clothes. Register online at www.soulfulliving.eventbrite.com Time: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Vitality Yoga & Lifestyle Boutique, 33 Toronto St. N. Contact: 416 571 0447

‘Discovering Your Family Tree’ Workshop Learn all about discovering your family’s history, and how to create a family tree. Participants will use their discoveries to create an artistic family tree collage on canvas to bring home and display with pride! $15. Ages 1014. Pre-register. Bring a picnic lunch.

Time: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 Contact: www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Where: Tin Mill Restaurant, 53 Toronto St. N. Contact: 905 862 0553

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 How to Eat to Build Healthy Muscle:Fat Ratio Body Composition is our muscle:fat ratio.

You can have an unhealthy body composition even if you are a healthy weight. Unhealthy body composition is medically and scientifically linked to diseases such as cardiovascular and type II diabetes. Learning how to eat and exercise to build a healthy muscle:fat ratio supports optimal health, good body image, strength, stamina, and high energy. Guest speaker Sherri Cragg of Nutritional Wellness Clinic. Please RSVP. Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Testa Building, suite 306C, 2 Campbell Dr. Contact: 416 571 0447

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

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Farm Fresh Foods If your kids aren’t big fruit and veggie fans, chances are that they will be after today’s class. We’ll help them create a farm fresh feast that highlights some of Mother Nature’s best, including delicious

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Osteopathy - What is it & How Does it Help Heal? Osteopathy is a gentle physical therapy that gets to the source of your pain.

Come out and learn what Osteopathy is and

Please join us at NRG 4 Life Saturday October 5th 1:30 to 3:30pm Friends and family welcome!

Refreshments, prizes and a sneak peak at facility plans & new membership options!

Fun Run BBQ, prizes and live music. Come out and join this fundraising event for the Uxbridge Youth Centre. 5km individual or team

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Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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to unravel this Halloween mystery under the shroud of darkness. Family appropriate, some scary content. Bring a flashlight! $2 per person.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 Contact: 905 852 5854

Beads and Buttons Craft Workshop Kids will use colourful beads and buttons to create fantastic decorative items, including a button flower bouquet, jewelry box, door monogram, bookmark, and jewelry. $15. Ages 8-12. Pre-register. Bring a picnic lunch.

Time: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 Contact: www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 A History of the Phonograph and Recorded Sound Mike Bryan and Keith Wright of the Canadian Antique Phonograph Society will give an entertaining presentation with illustrations and demonstrations of recorded sound from the early 1900s to the 1950s.

They will play early cylinder, disc and electric machines. By donation.

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 Contact: 905 852 5854

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Spooky Halloween Don’t let your kids miss out on our always popular Halloween cooking class. They’re sure to have a blast preparing a fun-filled feast of frightening food, featuring delicious Eyeball Pizza; tasty Skeleton Veggies; delectable Pretzel Spider Webs for dessert; and some Scary Halloween Punch to wash it all down. Book early to avoid disappointment. $14 per person.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

Fright at the Museum Prepare to be scared!

Uxbridge Historical Centre presents the 1st annual “Fright at the Museum!” Halloween scavenger hunt. With your team of family and friends, follow frightening clues and riddles around the Museum grounds and buildings

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Halloween Dance Dress scary, weird, funny or just plain odd ball. Come on out and enjoy music from DJ Todd Harvey, and a bar hosted by the Udora Lions Club. Tickets at the door ($15 single, $25 double) Time: 8 p.m. - the Witching Hour Where: Zephyr Community Centre, 310 Zephyr Rd.

Free Fun Day for Seniors Exploring Horizons is a nonprofit organization with the goal of engaging you! Come on out and enjoy Qigong, Zumba, Bingo, Raffles, Goodie Bags, Entertainment, Snacks & Lunch and much more! Everything is free. Must be 65 years of age or older in order to attend.

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: 29 Toronto St. Suite 1C Contact: 647 454 9081 www.exploringhorizons.ca

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Goodwood United Church Soup Lunch Join us for homemade soup, bread, dessert and beverage - all for just $3. Bottomless bowl for $5!

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Goodwood United Church, 3999 Front St. Contact: 905 640 3347

REGULAR EVENTS Barbara Simmons Art Workshops Learn to paint with acrylics in a relaxed and enjoyable evening series of three workshops. This month: landscapes from your favourite photo.

Pay as you go, attend as many sessions as you wish. $20 per session. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. For more information call 905-852-0120. Takes place October 8, 15 & 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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On board the decorated trains are ghosts, ghouls, and other entertainment for young and old alike with lots of Halloween activities and prizes for best costumes. What better way to enjoy the wonders of autumn than from your seat on the YDHR train. All children (aged up to 12 years) dressed in their best and scariest Halloween costumes will travel free (Max 2 children per adult). All children will receive a loot bag upon departing the train. Visit www.ydhr.ca for more information and times or call 905 852 3696.

Uxbridge BIA Seniors Day Seniors are encouraged to come shop, dine & explore Uxbridge each Tuesday. On Tuesday, participating businesses will display an orange ‘Keep Calm Seniors Day Here’ sign. Stop by to discover special Seniors promotions, sale items, in-store guests, a demonstration, a free activity or a Seniors discount. For information, please call 905 852 9181 x 406 Uxbridge Farmers Market Providing farm fresh produce & meats, homemade preserves & baking, honey & maple syrup, as well as handmade crafts & artwork.

Open every Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Uxbridge Arena.

Legion Bingo Come out and enjoy Bingo Thursdays at the Uxbridge Legion. $1200 in prizes to be awarded. Must be at least 19 years of age. Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. the River Think church isn’t for you? Explore your spirituality. Come to “the River”, a new family-oriented service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto Street South, beginning Saturday, October 19. Doors open at 4 p.m. for children’s activities, refreshments and networking. Service with singable contemporary music from 5-6 p.m.

For information, please call 905 852 7016.

Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary Chances Are: The Hallowe’en Store opens October 3rd on Thursday, Friday and Saturday l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Hallowe’en.

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relay run. Open to everyone 11 and up. Get your registration forms online or at the UYC.

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The cost of institutional care continues to grow. For some seniors with medically complex health challenges, nursing homes and other residential health facilities may be the best choice. But for many other seniors, in-home senior care is the most desirable and cost-effective arrangement.

The Need for Home Care Grows as we Age Canada’s population is aging, and providing quality care for our nation’s older adults is already beginning to challenge our healthcare resources.

According to Dr. Anne Doig, president of the Canadian Medical Association, “We know that as people age, they require more health care services and right now, there is a very real worry that unless it is significantly transformed, our health care system will not be able to meet the needs of future generations.”

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A host of studies show that most seniors wish to stay in their own homes, even as they experience health challenges such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or memory loss. But changes in our society can make this harder than it was in the past.

Helping Seniors Remain in the Home they Love As we age, we all want to remain independent in our own home.

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Holly was born and raised in the small town of Greenbank, just outside of Uxbridge. She is a graphic designer who graduated from Durham College in June of 2012 and since then has been working for Uxbridge’s own, Sweet World Media, publisher of Uxbridge Town Talk. A fan of small town living, and someone who prefers countryside to skyscrapers, she relishes not having to commute to the big city to work in the field she loves. Holly has always been on the ‘artsy’ side and seriously picked up a camera with the intent of creating something more than just a snapshot a couple of years ago. Since then, it’s been a fun journey of trial and error. She enjoys photographing animals and nature and spends many trips to the zoo trying to find that perfect shot.

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| local living| Prepare to be scared!

This October 25th, the Uxbridge Historical Society is presenting it’s 1st Annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Mystery. With your team of family and friends, follow frightening clues and riddles around the Museum grounds and buildings to unravel this Halloween mystery under the shroud of darkness.

This event is family appropriate with some scary content. The cost is $2 per person and the event will

start at 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight to help you look for clues! Contact the museum at 905 852 5854 or museum@ town.uxbridge.on.ca for more information.

The Uxbridge Historical Society is also looking for volunteers to help stage this event. Do you like dressing up in costume and acting ? Do you like decorating “haunted” houses and spooky tableaus?

Do you like setting up and serving refreshments? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, and this event sounds like a fun evening to you, please let the Uxbridge Historical Society know that you would like to help! This event would also be suitable for mature and interested teens needing community service hours. Please contact Rachel at the Museum to sign up! 905 852 5854.

Family Halloween Train Rides Each year, the Greater Toronto Area’s only tourist railway runs its very popular family Halloween Trains. On board the decorated trains are ghosts, ghouls, and other entertainment for young and old alike. Trains operate from the Uxbridge and Stouffville stations and have lots of Halloween activities.

All children (aged up to 12 years) dressed in their best and scariest Halloween costumes will travel free (Max 2 children per adult). Fares for adults, seniors and teenagers are the same as on our regular trains. All children will receive a loot bag upon departing the train. Snack service is available on-board the trains.

Fall Foliage Trips Uxbridge-Goodwood 90 minute round trip. What better way to enjoy the wonders of autumn than from your seat on the YDHR train. Journey along the ridge of the Oak Ridges Moraine through woods and pastures.

You may see horses, and the many small ponds alongside the route which are home to water birds and beavers.

Board the train in Uxbridge and enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours on this 90 minute round trip!

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Lucy Maud Montgomery Day October 19, 2013 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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have lunch and participate in tours throughout the day. Our keynote speaker will be Stevie Cameron, Canadian writer and journalist. Kate Macdonald Butler will also provide insight into growing up as a family under the influence of a famous grandmother. $30 for half day with lunch, $50 full day with lunch.

What do Arthritis, GMO’s, Insomnia, Lyme Disease, Reflexology, NLP and Biofeedback Have in Common?

Answer: Uxbridge Pathways to Health & Well-Being, a new Meet Up group in town.

Interested in health care issues or natural healing? Ever wondered what an Osteopath does? Do you have insomnia and want to learn some strategies and natural alternatives to sleep aids?

How about Genetically Modified Foods?

Susan Ward has created a Meet Up group called Uxbridge Pathways to Health & Well-Being to provide a forum to bring like-minded people together to share ideas and knowledge about health related topics. The group offers speakers, workshops, seminars, discussion groups, movie nights, and more.

The main goal of this group is to educate people about the huge array of natural healing options we have in our own community and to empower people to nurture and care for their own health by learning healthy lifestyle practices and things to incorporate into daily living that prevent illness and help to maintain optimal

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health of mind, body and spirit. Susan’s hope is to gather people together regularly to share their experiences and knowledge about health as we all have much to give each other.

So far we have explored such topics as arthritis, insomnia, Neurolinguistic Programming, the effects of stress, Reflexology, meditation, cleansing & healthy eating, to name a few.

Coming up this fall Susan will be hosting Dawn James, Vibrational Healer & Author as she explores Soulful Living and will offer a sound healing with Crystal and Tibetan Bowls. Lyne Bond of Uxbridge Osteopathic Clinic is going to address what is Osteopathy and how it can help heal Lyme Disease. Sherri Cragg of Nutritional Wellness Clinic will be talking about healthy muscle:fat ratios and how that affects overall health or can create health conditions. In November Nicole Scott of Passion for Nutrition will show a movie about Genetically Modified Foods and lead us in a discussion.

Plus, Susan will be offering a seminar that explores the power of the breath for health.

To see a list of upcoming talks and a full description of the talk, go to www.meetup.com/Uxbridge-Pathways-to-Health-Well-Being/.

Visit the site regularly for updates as new topics are added frequently.

How do I RSVP to an event?

Simply go to www.meetup.com/Uxbridge-Pathways-to-HealthWell-Being/ and click the RSVP button beside the event you wish to attend. If you are not a member, you will be asked to join the group. This is totally free. You do not need to become a member to come to events. You can access the webpage and see the events anytime. The benefit of being a member is that you will be notified automatically whenever a new event is announced and given a direct link to rsvp. Members also receive perks at businesses that sponsor the group. See the webpage for the list of businesses. To receive a perk simply tell the business you are a member of our group. If you do not rvsp through the site, you can contact Susan directly to rsvp. Susan can be reached at info@pathwaystopeaceyoga.com or 416-571-0447.

While there is no fee to be a member, most events will have a small fee to help cover the costs of running the event. Fees will vary with each event.

Anyone and everyone are welcome to Uxbridge Pathways to Health & Well-Being. Please come out and share.

Susan Ward is the owner of Pathways to Peace Yoga & Healing and offers Reflexology, Reiki & Energy Healing and teaches Yoga and Meditation classes. She also offers a variety of workshops on Yoga & Health and has recently begun to teach an Intro to Reflexology course. With a background in Social Work, Susan offers counselling as well. She has been practicing Yoga for over 15 years and has been teaching it since 2007. Natural healing has been a big part of Susan’s life for over 20 years as she’s had to manage her own health issues.

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| chewy fruit bars |

BY JEN THORSON

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Have fun this Hallowe’en disguising a kid-friendly energy snack as a spooky spider or ghoulish eyeball! The chocolate is a bit sinful, but irresistible nonetheless. *For a nut-free version, try substituting chopped dates, lightly-crushed corn flakes, or shelled pumpkin seeds. In the sauce, I melt about eight caramels instead of the peanut butter.

Ingredients 2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats ½ c. finely chopped dried apricots ½ c. chopped pecans* ½ c. dark raisins ½ c. coarsely chopped dried cranberries Directions Combine the first seven ingredients in a large bowl.

Heat and stir the next three ingredients in a small saucepan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until butter is melted and mixture is hot but not boiling. Add to oat mixture. Mix well. Press firmly into greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Chill until firm, about an hour.

Cut into squares, about 2 x 2 inches. Form into balls with your hands and place on a cookie sheet.

For spiders: cut black shoestring licorice into 2-inch pieces and stick into sides of ball. Or (and this will be easier for little helping hands),

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½ c. pine nuts* ½ c. unsalted roasted sunflower seeds ¾ c. golden corn syrup 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. peanut butter*

snap straight pretzels in half and stick into sides of ball. Chill for a few minutes while you melt some semi-sweet chocolate chips in a glass measuring cup in the microwave.

At medium power, microwave in one-minute increments until chocolate is melted. Add a bit of vegetable oil if you want to thin the mixture. Spread a light layer over the spider’s body, then cut small marshmallow eyes and place before chocolate firms up.

For eyeballs: melt some white chocolate chips or wafers, and coat the balls as above. I use sliced green grapes and brown mini M&Ms to create the centre of the eyeballs.

Jen retired from the law enforcement field four years ago, and never dreamt that one day she’d be teaching kids how to roll out pastry or zest a lemon. The combination of a love of children, a passion for cooking (and especially for baking) and a wonderful gourmet kitchen were a natural fit for OmaJen’s Kitchen. She cherishes the grins as students leave class boasting about their mouth-watering creations. Jen doesn’t gamble with your child’s health and safety; her kitchen has been fully inspected by the Durham Region Department of Health, and she is a Certified Food Handler. Jen is trained in first aid and CPR, and has up-to-date police clearance. Any class can be made nut-free upon request.

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This is a great two-person job - one can coat the apples in the delicious gooey caramel then the other can roll it in nuts. You'll need nine wooden stir sticks or chopsticks. Any caramel left in the pot after dipping can be scraped onto greased foil, cooled and cut into squares for treats.

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Directions Remove stems from apples, if desired. Insert wooden stir stick or chopstick into stem end of each. Refrigerate on baking sheet.

In 12-cup (3 L) heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt together granulated and brown sugars, butter, condensed milk, corn syrup and salt, stirring. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring and making sure to stir around bottom edge of pot to prevent caramel from scorching.

Reduce heat to medium-low; boil, stirring often, for 18 to 20 minutes or until thickened, deep caramel colour and 1 tsp (5 mL)

Ingredients 9 large apples, such as Fuji or Crispin 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter 1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup (150 mL) corn syrup

1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped toasted almonds or pecans 2 oz (57 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 oz (57 g) milk chocolate, chopped 2 oz (57 g) white chocolate, chopped

dropped into cold water forms soft pliable ball (234-236°F/112-113°C on candy thermometer). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Let cool for 5 minutes.

In heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt bittersweet chocolate.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Repeat with milk and white chocolates.

Put bittersweet chocolate, milk and white chocolates into 3 parchment- paper cones or re-sealable plastic bags with corner tip cut off.

Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; grease foil and set aside.

Place almonds in shallow dish; set nuts aside.

Holding apple by stick, swirl all but top of each apple in caramel, allowing excess to drip back into saucepan. Roll bottom half in nuts. Place on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate until caramel is set, about 15 minutes.

Pipe chocolate over apples as desired.

Sprinkle with more almonds (if using). Return to baking sheet; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

With summer behind us, we’re all back into new, often different routines that involve using muscles that we may not have used in a while.

Perhaps you’re sitting more at school or work these days. Maybe you’ll be enjoying some time outdoors preparing your gardens for the cooler months ahead or, speaking of which, getting out on the skis or skates. Unfortunately, when we ask our muscles to do more than they’re conditioned to do, there’s always the risk of injury. The good news is, most of these “tweaks” are preventable with proper strengthening and stretching and they’re simple! Remember even though they are “simple”, we need to start incorporating them into our lifestyle now so that when the leaves and snow start falling, our core muscles are ready to support us.

BY SARAH TERRION

to sides with thumbs pointing down and little finger up. Maintaining the “hinge” builds core strength and the fly strengthens upper back muscles to help us to stand and sit especially, with more ease.

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Door Frame Stretch - Stand inside door frame, bend elbows at a 90 degree angle and gentle draw shoulders down and back and lean into stretch.

Squats - Standing straight, shift body weight back over heels as you start to bend your knees, like you’re going to sit in a chair. Watch that your knees don’t go beyond 90 degrees. Keep back straight and abs tight. Perform 15 – 20 repetitions. To progress, hold weights at side or hold a small child against body! Squatting will help you to use your legs more for snow shoveling and bagging those leaves.

Plank - Lie face down on a mat, forearms bent at sides, draw your navel up to your spine and rise up until chest is off mat. This can also be done on your toes (knees also lift up off mat). Think of your body as a strong chain from your core out (ie. contract thighs and keep arms strong). Avoid arching back. Build up to 1 minute on feet or as long as you can while maintaining good form. Planks will help with all your raking, shovelling and keep you sitting straighter for longer.

Side Lunges - Stand with feet wide apart, toes turned out slightly, hinge from the hip slightly, place hands on thighs and lunge from side to side without letting knees go beyond toes. This dynamic stretch will help you to keep your hips limber and avoid groin pulls that can so easily happen if we’re not used to having the legs support us in this wide stance.

Hold each stretch for 30-60 seconds. Enjoy the stretch. Never force it.

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Reverse Flies - From standing, hinge forward at and squeeze shoulder blades down and back. With or without weights, raise arms out

Sarah Terrion, is a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor. Along with her husband, Terry, she is co-owner of NRG 4 Life Fitness here in Uxbridge. Her signature is her energy and her empowering approach to making fitness fun and do-able for all. “Strengthening Uxbridge One Person at a Time” is more than just a tag line, it is the reason for the upcoming expansion of their facility this Jan into a full service fitness centre at Technology Square.

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Often when we think of the “core”, we think of our abdominal muscles but the core is a lot more – it’s also all the postural muscles in the upper, mid and lower back as well as the oblique muscles that wrap around the waist. Try the following exercises and stretches to build your core and limber up for the chores and activities ahead:

Hamstring Stretch - Seated, standing or lying down, we all need to stretch out our hamstrings as these muscles tend to be very tight from sitting more than we ever used to. Sit down and hinge from the hip as you reach your arms up over your thighs, resting them on the floor beside legs until a comfortable stretch is felt.

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| sharing daddy |

BY ELAINE LEIGH

October 6 – 12th is Fire Prevention Week, so in honor of our Volunteer Firefighters and their families I would like to share with you some of the sacrifices our local Firefighters make, and in turn, the sacrifices their families too must make.

A letter I received from one family reminded me of the amazing sacrifices that an entire family has to make in order to support our volunteer firefighters; Cancelled picnics, missed birthday parties, school assemblies and holiday dinners to name a few. What follows is an excerpt from one of the letters I received from Sarah and her mom, Kerry. I am sure you will agree that behind our incredible volunteer firefighters are the incredible, supportive and selfless families who support them!

‘Our daughter Sarah, nine, is one of many unsung heroes, who gives up her Daddy at times when she needs him too. What makes her and ALL the children of our volunteer firefighters heroes is that she NEVER complains that her Daddy takes off in a flash in the middle of anything and everything. Does she ever feel sad? Absolutely she does, every once in awhile, but her resolve is always “but I know someone needs him more than I do right now” and she will wipe away the tears and carry on. Sometimes, if my husband has set the pager down and gone to another floor of the house and it goes off, Sarah will run the pager to him and say “Daddy, you have to go! Be safe, I love you” as she pecks him on the cheek and scoots him out the door.’

-Kerry and Sarah Mitchell I am sure many of you have seen first hand the sacrifice our volunteer Firefighters make; I for one have watched my neighbor

on numerous occasions rush out the driveway to respond to a fire call. Sometimes we forget that firefighters have to leave behind family and fun, which today are often at a premium, to respond to fire calls.

In my eyes, all firefighters and their families are our heroes!

Kerry and Sarah were also kind enough to share the following poem with our UTT readers, which serves as a reminder of the sacrifices firefighters and their families make daily.

My Daddy Is A Firefighter My Daddy goes to work and he is well prepared He loves his job because He helps people hurt or scared

Sharing him is my job Though it’s hard every day I’m so proud of him And I know I must be brave

I think of him at night When I lay down my head I wish my Daddy was home To snuggle in our bed

Mommy and I say “be safe” As he turns to leave I smile and wave and pray Please come home to me -unknown author

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Looking to get into the festive spirit this Halloween? Why not try out some of these fun and funky Halloween decor tricks that will impress your guests!

Need a quick ice bucket for your Halloween bash?

Carve your pumpkin into a festive cooler.

Materials Pumpkin Serrated knife or keyhole saw Glass or plastic bowl

These decorations bring sparkle to tables and serving areas - and they last far longer than jack-o'-lanterns.

Materials Small pumpkins Medium-sized paintbrush Glitter White Glue Paper plate or newspaper Brown acrylic paint

Directions Choose a large, wide pumpkin. Cut off the top third with a serrated knife or keyhole saw and scrape out the pulp and seeds.

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Line the gourd with a glass or plastic bowl to prevent it from becoming waterlogged. If the pumpkin opening is a bit too small for the bowl, carefully shave the inside edge with a spoon. Finish by filling the bowl with ice and bottled drinks.

Directions With paintbrush, spread layer of white glue over the surface of a small pumpkin.

Place pumpkin on a paper plate or newspaper to catch excess glitter.

These apparitions may seem friendly at first, but in the darkness their scary side comes out.

Sprinkle powder glitter over glue, covering completely.

Let dry for an hour, then shake off excess powder.

Coat stem with brown acrylic paint, let dry. Once dry, the stem can also be covered in brown glitter if desired.

The pumpkins will keep for months.

To summon a ghost, snap one or two green eighthour light sticks so they glow, and insert them into a white balloon.

Inflate the balloon and tie it closed. Use a black marker to draw a wide-eyed visage. Repeat to make more, then affix ghosts to a wall with transparent tape and lower the lights.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER? EVERY WEDNESDAY IN THE COOKING SCHOOL, 1- 2PM Our "What's For Dinner?" cooking demonstration at a value, this class is $10 but the great news is that we'll put those dollars right back in your pocket by giving you a $10 President's Choice gift card to spend in our stores!

A THANKSGIVING DINNER YOUR FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 7-9PM Director of the PC Cooking Schools Tom Filippou and Home Economist/Cookbook author Marilyn Smith will entertain you with their wit, charming personalities as well as their amazing mouth watering cuisine. Marilyn Smith will start the evening off with her arugula with roasted beets and goat cheese salad from her cookbook Healthy Starts Here, and then Tom will tantalizes your taste buds with butternut squash risotto and chicken breast stuffed with cambozola cheese and bacon, you will finish the evening off with Marilyn’s mouth-watering autumn apple crepes. $35.00

323 Toronto S Uxbridge 905 852 1212

HALLOWEEN GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROGRAM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 12:30 PM -1:30 PM BOO! It’s Halloween and that means decorating Halloween Houses.

Join us in the Cooking School to decorate your very own Halloween gingerbread house! We provide the pre-assembled house, icing and all the candies. You’ll have a blast decorating and when your masterpiece is complete, we’ll wrap it in cellophane ready for you to take home to display! Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Maximum two people per house. $18.00 GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING FOR KIDS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 12 -1PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 10 -11AM AND 6:30 - 7:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 12-1PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 6:30 -7:30PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 10 -11AM Join us to decorate your very own gingerbread house. We provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and all the candies, and you have a blast decorating. When your masterpiece is complete, we‘ll wrap it in cellophane ready for you to take home to display! Children under five years of age must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Maximum two people per house. $18.00

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www.pccookingschool.ca. Or contact Coordinator Maria Marotta 905 852 5009, pccookingschool.uxbridge@loblaw.ca

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Thank you It is at this time of year that we give thanks to those around us and our loved ones. This year I want to give thanks to the people who make it possible for me to do what I do.

To my clients, past & present: Lisa, John, Gareth and Maggie Maureen, Lisa and Paul James and Jenna Norman Laura Chris Hugh, Alllison, John and Katie Jack and Lynn Roger and Marilyn Stephen, Melissa, Cody and Molly Kathy and Candace Eric and Brenda Rose and Connie Brian and Bridget

Ashley and Nick Hannah, Aaron and Jessica Rebecca and Lauren Philip, Amy, Owen and Lucy Leigh and Jason Colleen, Madeline, Tish, Cassidy, Carma and Jane Norm, Jane, Ashley, James and Owen Wendy Jasmine and Jason Nicole, Chris and Tucker Lynda and Bruce Debbie Samantha and Tyler

And so many more that can't be named...

It is because of all you that I am able to make monthly donations to Precious Minds , Children's Miracle Network (Sick Kids) and Breast Cancer Research.

To the people who support me and work with me daily; Kirsty, Elizabeth, Janice, Susan, Rosemary , Glen and my fellow agents.

And to Gregory and Rebecca.

Thank you for being the very best at what you do.

It is my wish for all to enjoy this Thanksgiving holiday and be thankful for those around you.

Cindy Wood Broker

www.cindywood.ca

RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage 47 Brock St. W. Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1N5 Office: 905 852 6143 Fax: 905 852 5696