UTT - December 2014 by Uxbridge Town Talk

Volume 6 | Issue 11 | December2014

festive facts | hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one cheesy story | deborah de ville | carrot cake

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volume 6 | issue 11 | december 2014

Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life! ~Albert Einstein

Town Talk Tidbits Festive Facts

Peacefully Productive Holiday gift ideas (for your inner artist)

Agricultural News Here’s one cheesy story

Faces of Uxbridge Our local Veterans cont’d

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Historically Speaking A walk around the block (again)

Community Calendar December 2014

Community Calendar Con’t...

Spotlight on you Deborah De Ville Guest Column Six rules to ignite your business and explode your full potential

Your Community Local Living

UTT Kitchen Carrot Cake

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Youthful Notions Reconnect with Life’s Greatest Teachers STAFF Managing Editor: Elaine Leigh Graphic Designer: Sandi Leigh Sales Manager: Sandi Leigh CONTRIBUTORS Darrin Davis Bob Prince The Bar Cafe Hayden Prince Roger Prince

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Christmas is undoubtedly my favorite gathering time! Although it will be a challenge for our family, we will be thinking of the joy that we have had at this time of year. We remain a strong family that will embrace, honour and enjoy the blessings that we have today. As with other families in Uxbridge, we are reminded that many people are not able to be with their families during the holiday season. They might be alone, ill or not be able to physically get out to enjoy festivities. So why don’t we invite a single person to dinner, take a meal to a shut in or donate a food basket or toy for a family in need? This time of year can also be a most difficult time for people with mental illness who often feel alone during the holidays. Please reach out to each other, give a hug or just lend an ear. It can go a long way to giving someone a feeling of being cared about. In this respect, I have continually witnessed the spirit of giving in Uxbridge. There are in this town, truly generous, caring people who donate their time or money to others. It could be the hockey coach, the Girl Guide leader, the spiritual leader, our community service workers, the neighborhood kid who shovels our side walk for free and the new resident that shares simply a smile. Thank you for that. You are a generous bunch who has confirmed my faith in humanity. Watch for our next publication in February! It will be one filled with fun and interesting changes which I promise you will enjoy. And for all our readers and advertisers, we wish you all a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to your support in 2015 and sincerely thank you all giving us the opportunity to bring you a fun filled, locally supported publication. Hugs.

town talk tidbits

| festive facts |

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The first manufactured Christmas tree ornaments were sold in 1880 by the former Woolworth department store. Construction workers first erected an undecorated tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City in the early 1930s. They have been credited with starting the annual tradition. The National Confectioners Association reports that for 200 years candy canes were solid white. In the 1950s an automated machine was invented that could put on the red stripes.

Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday, and the tradition began in 1836. According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington Over 6 million litres of Eggnog are sold in Canada in the month of December There are more than 650 Christmas tree farms in Ontario Christmas trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold.

The popular Christmas song “Jingle Bells” was actually written for Thanksgiving. The song was composed in 1857 by James Pierpont, and was originally called “One Horse Open Sleigh”

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BY ELAINE LEIGH

Did you know that Uxbridge has a cheese maker and an award winning one at that? Let me introduce you to Julie Beli of Carpe Diem Cheese: the only cheese maker in Durham Region! Let’s “seize the day” and welcome this month’s agricultural personality. Julie came to Canada from England when she was 17 and settled, married and is raising three children who are now 18, 19 and 20. She began the cheese making business a few years ago after some encouragement from friends and family who inspired her. The beginnings of a new farm had emerged! Julie believes happy healthy sheep produce the best cheese. She has the awards to prove that to be true. Carpe Diem Cheese has a herd of 40 sheep who are free range. They feed on grass and wander freely in and out of the barn. The sheep are only milked when the babies are weaned. Her philosophy is that these happy sheep produce more and better milk. In turn, they are producing better cheese. I think her recent awards of “Second Place” at the Royal Winter Fair for her John Rowland cheese, and her “First Place” for her Durham blue veined raw cheese, are proof of her great products. A nomination for the ‘Durham Art of Transition Creative Award’ for outstanding contribution to the local culinary economy is an indicator of the popularity of her cheese as well. The Carpe Diem farm is run as a sustainable facility. While producing cheese with sheep milk, Julie uses the whey, which is normally considered waste, to feed her pigs. They in turn produce incredible tasting pork. Also, Julie breeds free range “Heritage Pigs”. She has chickens, produces Maple Syrup and also has shitake mushrooms. The entire philosophy: the soil feeds the plants, the plants feed the animals, a

complete full circle for a sustainable farm; and done so under completely humane conditions. I first met Julie at Uxbridge’s Farmers Event and had the opportunity to taste some of her cheese; I confess it is amazing! My absolute favorite is the John Rowland, a cheese that is creamy and delicious. If you get the opportunity try it out you will not be disappointed. Julie Beli and her family have just purchased another farm, adding to their existing operation and are hoping for organic certification by 2015. The process has been huge but in the end Julie believes in natural and sustainable growing practices. I believe her attention to her passion shines through when tasting her cheese. Julie supplies her cheese to local stores like The Passionate Cook and Teddy’s Market. Or for more info you can contact Julie directly. www. carpediemcheese.ca.

agricultural news

| here’s one cheesy story |

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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| remembrance day 2014: gone but not forgotten |

As promised, I would like to continue to share our Veteran series. I couldn’t shake the exhilarating experience of writing about our military. My education on what it means to be in the Army, Navy and Air Force both in peace and war times has inspired me to present more insight for you. I have chosen veterans from all walks of life and their recollections of service in the military. I want to impart a continued and lasting respect for these dedicated people. This is truly a series I am proud to write. Let me begin with Ordinary Seaman Jack MacQuarrie, who served with the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943 to 1972. Jack Served on the HMCS Quebec as well as the HMS Sheffield. He certainly was a lot of fun to interview! What I took away most from our meeting though was the fact that all of our military personnell are critical. At any time, from supply officers to mechanics, to pilots; each and every one is critical in protecting our freedom. Every one served with honour. Most certainly Jack was no different. His duties as Electronics officer were crucial. Keeping things in working order would have been imperative for the safety of his fellow soldiers. Another skill set was Jack’s competence as a certified diver with the Navy. Did you know that one of his tasks included checking the hull of the ships when they were in port to assess the boat for dangers and damage? Jack, your service in protecting our freedom is appreciated. My education continued with a female contributor to the war effort. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rodine (Ronnie) Egan. Rodine was a delight to visit and definitely a strong personality! Ronnie grew up in a military family with her father being in the Navy and her husband Army. She joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941 where she was stationed in Halifax. Ronnie’s duties as a Sergeant were to lead the WREN as their Drill Sergeant. Her experience in that position resulted in her being chosen to join the MTE “Mechanical Training Establishment” team. Post war, saw Ronnie settling in Uxbridge. She and her husband raised their four children here. As with many of our veterans, Ronnie continued to serve her community along side other volunteers on the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary, all the while working for Dr. St. John for twenty-five years. Ronnie is very proud of the awards she has received for her dedication to the Uxbridge Hospital and rightly so! Thank you to Ronnie for your service and your continued giving back to our community. It is with pleasure that I will honour another contributor in Dave Hillier, Dave’s military career took place during peace times. It is with new understanding that I have learned that our peace keeping veterans play an integral part to the freedoms we enjoy. Dave, like all of our veterans, protects our freedom and is equally as dedicated as those who fought during war times. Dave enlightened me on just how important our present day operations are. His military career began as an “Aero Engine Technician”, taking his training at Camp Borden as well as Cold Lake Alberta, a Fighter training base. After 5 years, Dave left the regular Air force and joined the Air Reserve squadron. For those of you who aren’t aware, the reserve requires a commitment of 2 weekends a month and every Thursday night. This demands a huge amount of dedication in the event our reservists will be called up to protect us. Dave’s time has been spent training and upgrading his skills and recently acting as a Flight Engineer. As a flight engineer his duties included being the main controller of helicopters. As with many of our veterans, Dave has continued his dedication as an active member of the Uxbridge Legion. He is a strong supporter of our veterans young and old. For those of you who remembered and supported Uxbridge’s “Thanks our Troops”, it was Dave that was responsible for having the helicopter join for the day. Thank you Dave for all you do now and for helping keep us safe. Lastly, I share with you the story of a young lady by the name of Jacqueline Laszlo. Jacqueline is a fully bilingual educator of core French students at Quaker Village Public School. It is what she accomplished before her teaching career that has impressed me as well. After graduating from Ajax High, Jacqueline joined the Ontario Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces as an armoured recruit. Her journey

BY ELAINE LEIGH

took her to the University of Ottawa, then to Le Regiment de Hull, where she received her degree in Political science and English. Speaking with Jacqueline was for me an understanding of a new found reality. I was surprised at how much respect and pride I felt with her. Jacquie is truly a hero. She is one that chose her time in the military under extraordinary circumstances. Jacqueline began her military career, as a young woman in a male dominated field. I tried to get a sense why Jacquie volunteered. My conclusion was that she was, and continues to be loyal to her fellow soldiers. This fact includes her loyalty to Canada and an individual’s right to an education. She saw first hand what Afghani woman and children faced. In her words, her experience in Afghanistan: “I served in Afghanistan from June 2007 and returned in February 2008. I was the only female in a platoon of 50 people. Our role in Afghanistan was to ensure safe passage for other military and civilian vehicles. I was working long hour shifts, working the gate half the time and on convoy escort the other half. In the vehicle, my job was to have my head outside the back of the vehicle to watch for threats and possible snipers on rooftops or suspicious vehicles. If my vehicle ever stopped I had to get out and provide extra fire-power on the ground with my rifle and/or collect the wounded. My platoon was hit by improvised explosive devices four times and we were ambushed and attacked by suicide bombers. Twelve people were injured, but thankfully we all returned home to Canada alive.” Thank you also to Jacqueline for your service and love of Canada. Please stay tuned for our February addition where I will continue my series on our local heroes. Pictured above - Retired Cpl. Laszlo of the Ontario Regiment and the Regiment de Hull and Retired General Natynczyk of the Canadian Armed Forces

Last time, we sampled historic buildings on the west side on Main Street; as promised then, this time we head east. We start at the corner of Main and Brock and head north to #12, just north of the TD Bank parking lot. This is perhaps one of the first brick commercial buildings (1862) as proudly displayed beneath the roof peak. Across the road at 37 Main Street N (1868) is the familiar Hobby Horse Arms . Although it is sited perfectly at its present location, it was originally the Commercial Hotel located a block away on Brock Street East but thankfully moved here in 1981 to avoid demolition. Proceed further north past “Just Mary” and turn right to Dominion Street. At #7, you will find the former Patterson House. As displayed by the oval Pride Plaque, Patterson was owner of the tannery that once occupied the land immediately behind the home. Note the stunning “sunburst” fretwork beneath the eaves (photo). Just past First Avenue you will note that #49 and #55 (“Chapple House” see Pride Plaque) are very similar in design, with “fish-scale” shingles on the gable walls, since both were built by E.R. Anderson around 1887. Double back and go south on First Avenue, a street of fine old Victorian homes. At #50 (photo ) is former home of Col. Sam Sharpe, D.S.O., O.B.E., lawyer, member of parliament and commander of a local battalion in World War I who tragically took his own life in 1918 while recovering in hospital. He was interred in Uxbridge Cemetery with full military honours and is commemorated in a street name in Quaker Village. The tower on the NE corner was once three storeys high. Across the road at #41 is the original home of Edward Wheeler, built in1860 using lumber from his own mill, though moved to this site from Brock Street in 1871.Tne house displays a Pride Plaque (“Wheeler House – Miller”), rightly so because of its age and beautiful Classical Revival design (photo). Across the street at #32 is the original home of blacksmith Silas Beebe (1872), once clad with siding but later with the current brick veneer; note the elaborate railings and gable trim. Next door, of course is Trinity United Church (1888), a fine solid Romanesque (round window arches) building quite distinctly plainer in design from the Gothic style of St. Paul’s Anglican featured on our previous walk, as befit the Methodist movement prior to its merger with three other Protestant denominations in 1925. As we reach the corner with Brock Street East, the house at #35 (1885) is a fine yellow brick building with a “cobblestone” porch (photo), an “arts and crafts” feature from the period 1905-1930 that can be found in a number of local homes. Turning east, a bit out of the way for this walk but well worth see-

ing is 122 Brock Street East (1874), a oneand-a-half storey red brick home, typical of its time, with Gothic style upper gable complete with door to a small veranda above the front door. Almost next door is #112, an exquisitely ornate Victorian Gothic home, owned by the founder of the Uxbridge Cabinet Organ Company (later named the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company. The connection to this piano company is continued as we turn left on to Franklin Street, where at #23 (“Gleeholme”) is the 1901 home of its owner Charles Small with its “Juliet” balcony. It continues even further across the street at #30 Franklin Street (1875, OHA), the home of piano tuner Albert Hardy who worked for the piano company. Its style is totally different from all that we have passed before; rather, it has a “Mansard” (from French “Mansart”) roof design (photo) extended to the extension and front porch. This design provides greater interior space for a given height (once a basis for property taxes in France and America!) but other than commercial or government buildings it is relatively rare in Canada due to its shallow upper level pitch and invitation to ice dams. Turn right on to Plank’s Lane to #51 with its ornate “wedding cake” two-storey porch, #34 a brick home at the corner of Marietta Street with fine porch and balcony railings. Turn right again on to Main Street North and back to our start, passing at #23 the home of J.P. Plank himself, though the present building (1874) replaced the original destroyed by fire a year earlier. Currently the premises of Low and Low Funeral Directors, the connection to the Piano Company persists, as its founder was furniture maker and owner of the piano company John McGuire. Later the company became McGuire and Low and finally Low and Low. It was common at that time for furniture makers to also fabricate coffins, less so pianos, but a natural addition to a fine woodworking business. In fact, all three items were once sold from the recently remodeled Low’s Furniture premises on Brock Street West, cited in the previous article.

historically speaking

BY BOB PRINCE

Note: a copy of “A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Uxbridge” printed under the auspices of Heritage Uxbridge can be obtained from the Town Offices, or downloaded at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca by clicking on “About Uxbridge” and then “Heritage”. Uxbridge-Scugog Historic Homes & Heritage (2005), a beautifully written and illustrated book written by Paul Arculus and J. Peter Hvidsten provides very extensive information on homes in the area.

Bob Prince is a retired engineer and scientist living in Uxbridge and a member of Heritage Uxbridge, a committee advisory to Council on the preservation of heritage properties in the Township.

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| a walk around the block (again) |

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able at Presents, Presents, Presents or at the door. Children under 12 are free.

Holiday charity dinner. A group of Uxbridge Secondary School students are holding a holiday themed pasta dinner to raise money for the Uxbridge Christmas Hamper charity. The event will include a pasta dinner, silent auction, Christmas music and decorations as well as a holiday treats bake sale! The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (toddlers are free).

Time: 7:30pm Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Contact: www.mmsingers.org

Time: 5:30pm Where: Uxbridge Secondary School, 127 Planks Lane

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH

Monday Morning Singers Holiday Concert. Monday Morning Singers, under the direction of Anne Mizen, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas with acclaimed actor, Kenneth Welsh and musician friends, Edward Tait on bass and Diane Tait on violin. The audience can look forward to music as diverse as a duet from a Cantata by J.S. Bach to an exhilarating Celtic dance with choir and fiddle. Welsh folk songs and familiar carols invite the audience to embrace the Christmas season. As always, the choir is gracefully accompanied by pianist, Dorothy Jovkovic. Tickets are $15 and are avail-

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH Uxbridge’s Royal Canadian Legion. December Shindig #2. 3 Bands, 4 Hours, 5 Bucks, 6th of December. Please join the Royal Canadian Uxbridge Legion as they raise toys and food for the food bank all while raising money to do greatly needed building repairs to the Uxbridge Branch. The bands include Witness Protection - playing tunes from Adams to Van Morrison. Four Play - playing some Classic Rock from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. As well as HooT - Playing some Rock, Blues, Classic Rock and Folk Rock. Tickets are $5 at the door with a new toy or food donation.

Uxbridge One Voice Singers Christmas Concert. Uxbridge One Voice Singers present our Christmas Concerts. “Songs of the Season” on Friday December 12th at 7:30pm and Saturday December 13th at 3 pm., under the direction of Charles White and accompanied by Debra Thompson. The concerts will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Toronto St. South. Our guests are Leslie Higgins (vocalist), Shanna Taillon (flute), Mike Raines (drums), and Jenny Kanis (bass). Tickets are $20.00 (children under 10 no charge) and are available at Presents, Presents, Presents, from choir members and at the door. Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 3pm Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Contact: www.onevoicesingers.org

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH

Time: 7:30pm Where: 109 Franklin St. Contact: 905-852-5293

Maud’s Christmas at the Manse Open House & Church Service. Leaskdale Manse & Historic Leaskdale Church. Welcome to the beautifully decorated manse. Enjoy a tour, music, cookies and cider. Pick up some Christmas craft ideas.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 11TH

Where: Leaskdale Manse & Historic Leaskdale ChurchContact: lmmontgomery.on@gmail.com

Uxbridge Genealogy Group Monthly meeting. The Uxbridge Genealogy Group was founded by local genealogists to share a common interest and to assist those that are trying to trace their roots. The aim of the Group is to provide genealogy expertise and, in partnership with the Uxbridge Public Library, support to the public in the Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada area. The Group welcomes those that are new to genealogy and seasoned veterans to our monthly meetings. Please check our website www.uxgen.net/calendar for topics and speakers for meetings. Time: 7:00pm Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. Contact: info@uxgen.net

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The Uxbridge Messiah Singers. The Uxbridge Messiah Singers. Conducted by Thomas Baker 100 Voice Chorus,Professional Orchestra. Monday December 15th and Tuesday December 16th. Tickets are available at Blue Heron Books, Presents, Presents, Presents and Brian J. Evans Financial Services. Time: Both days 8:00pm Where: Trinity United Church Uxbridge

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Santa your wishes for Christmas and get a great picture. Don’t forget your camera. For more information visit www.uxbridgebia.com Where: Uxbridge Canadian Tire parking lot Contact: www.uxbridgebia.com

donations gratefully accepted and utilized by youth organizations in Uxbridge. Once again, we are asking local businesses, organizations, schools, churches and citizen groups to participate by creating an LED light display for this year’s festival. We look forward to an even bigger and ‘brighter’ 2014!! Where: Elgin Park Contact: 905 862 2952 or www.uxbridgeoptimist. com

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Uxbridge Optimists Fantasy of Lights. The Optimist Fantasy of Lights has become a community tradition and the Optimist Club of Uxbridge is hosting the Seventh Annual Fantasy of Lights in December 2014. From Mid-December to New Year’s Day, walk or drive through the twinkling lights in Elgin Park for a little winter magic. No admission fee but

Where: York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway St. Contact: www.ydhr.ca

Soup Lunch Please donate as you are able, to support the Loaves and Fishes Foodbank and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches and community groups. Contact John Gould for more information. Every Wednesday from 12pm-1:30pm at St. Andrew’s - Chalmers Presbyterian Church. Time: 12pm - 1:30pm Where: St. Andrew’s-Chalmers Presbyterian Church Contact: John Gould at gould3@sympatico.ca

Legion Bingo Bingo Thursdays at the Uxbridge Legion. $1200 in prizes to be awarded. Must be at least 19 years of age. Doors open 6:30pm. Bingo starts at 7:30pm Taoist Tai Chi at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre.

Includes a gentle set of movements that promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. Beginner class: every Friday 9-10am. Continuous class: every Friday 1011:30am. Royal Canadian Legion Every Friday night we play euchre, so if you are interested please come out at 7:00 to sign up and play starts at 7:30. It is a great night of fun for all in the downstairs clubroom. Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge

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

How to Deal Stress..who needs it? At this engaging weekly workshop: Learn the impact of stress on your body and in your life. Understand your personal stress response. Unwind your mind with weekly practice exercises. Ages 11 and up, registration not required. Time: 4 pm - 5 pm Where: Uxbridge Youth Centre, 34 Brock St. W. Contact: Hayley Waines 905-852-3456 or info@ uxbridgeyouthcentre.com

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Go Downtown Uxbridge There is always a ton of stuff that needs to get done before Christmas including shopping so why not make Thursday nights your family shopping night right here in Uxbridge. Starting Thursday November 27th until Thursday December 18th most downtown stores will be open until 8pm. Visit with Santa, enjoy the carollers, drink hot chocolate, eat holiday treats; all while you shop great deals and support your local community. We are open for YOU and will be accepting charitable donations of toys, food and money for our community until December 24th. Check out our Facebook page for updates.

Santa Rides the York-Durham Heritage Railway We have received news from the North Pole that Santa will be riding our trains departing from the Uxbridge station only at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on November 22, 23 & 30, December 6, 7, 13 & 14. Each trip lasts approximately 1 hour and has on-board entertainment for children of all ages including a clown, musicians and a magician. Santa will be visiting each child at their seat and distributing goodies to each. Seating is limited and by reservation only so Santa Claus fans should reserve early so they won’t be disappointed.

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| holiday gift ideas (for your inner artist) | This is going to be an awesome winter for your artistic projects. You have a new muse, and his name is Jack Frost. For most artists, winter is the most productive season. It can be a challenge to rally the creative troops on a sunny July day and head to your lonely easel in the basement when your next-door neighbour is lazing in her hammock, catching some sweet rays, reading the next Donna Tartt novel. Spring speaks of cleaning and other house chores, and tidiness is not a common, excitable trait amongst the creative set. In Fall it’s too easy to sink into a doldrum of loss over the faded summer. But winter, that’s the time our pens seem to flow with magic ink. Our brushes glide over the canvas with a certain cozy ease that is hard to muster in the warmer seasons. Our guitars (if properly humidified!) ring with subtle, winter nuances that get lost in the chatter of the Springtime birds. We don’t feel like we’re missing out on other things when we head to our creative work in the midst of a blizzard. We become exiled to our studios, and our creative endeavors flourish. Winter is the reason Russia and Canada have both produced so many incredible novelists over the centuries. Could Tolstoy have written War and Peace sitting poolside in Hawaiian shorts while sipping Sangria in sun-bleached Los Angeles? My guess is No. With this is mind, I’ve compiled a list of holiday gift ideas for you to give your Inner Artist this Christmas.

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1. Time. This is the most important gift you can give to your work. Now that the weather is co-operating, set aside some time each day for your creative projects. The best time for this is first thing in the morning. You don’t think you have time? Consider this: Handmaking Christmas gifts is all the rage nowadays. What gift should you make for your inner artist? Time. Make time for your projects each day. Got it? If you’re not a morning person, become one by setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier than normal for a week. Next week, 15 minutes earlier than that. In one month you’ll be getting up an hour earlier than you are now, and I bet you won’t even notice the shift, except that you’ll be getting AN HOUR more work done A DAY on your creative projects. It’s the simplest, most profound way to increase the quality and quantity of your art. Sleep is for wimps, anyway. :)

2. Space. Virginia Woolf wasn’t kidding when she suggested getting ‘A Room of One’s Own.’ Along with setting time for your work, setting aside a space devoted to where you create is an essential gift to give yourself this year. Make this a sacred spot where you commune with your muses. If you have a room in your house you can set aside for this, then great! Wrap a bow on the door and set-up shop on boxing day. But you probably don’t have this luxury, so let’s get creative. Try and find a funky divider at an auction. A japanese screen makes a great gift. Set it up when you’re working, so that those around the house know that you’re serious, and that this is not the time for them to ask you to take out the garbage. One of my clients got really creative and built his own japanese screen out of a couple doors he got on the cheap at the ReStore, and hinged together. His poetry soared once he had his own (moveable)

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BY DARRIN DAVIS

room dedicated to his work. 3. A New Tool. The Zenniest folks I know are often going on about the power of ‘beginners mind.’ The brilliance of ‘not-knowing.’ And hey, they’re spot on. When we think we really know something inside and out, we lose a beautiful opportunity to surprise ourselves. When we are trying something new, without expectations, beginner’s luck kicks in, and some wonderful art (and fun) can be had. Remember that party you were at years ago, where everybody was jamming, and someone suggested you all switch instruments? You ended up with the tuba, and you had the time of your life, playing those two notes you could hit over and over again, blown away at how cool it sounded?. Treat yourself to a new tool this year. You don’t have to master it. Ever. But a set of water-colours, or a ukelele, or a fisheye lens may be just the thing to spark some fantastic new art. 4. Date Night. In the beginning of any good relationship, passions are Vesuvian and little effort is needed to stoke the fires. But as the days drag on, even the best couples need a little boost. One gift I suggest you give your internal muse is a monthly ‘date night.’ Take yourself to the AGO for the day and soak up some beautiful, challenging art. Bring a sketchbook and take note of how much life a day like this can breathe into you. Or maybe catch a play at the Music Hall, and get inspired by the impressive stable of talented local actors in our area. Or perhaps take yourself to a wonderful local pub, (right beside the Roxy Theatre,) sit back and enjoy a pint of Guinness, some awesome food, and take in the amazing local musical talent at a Wednesday or Sunday night Open Mic. Be dazzled by your charming host and give them oodles of compliments and handfuls of money... OK, back to the gift guide. 5. The Gift of Learning What does the artist inside you want to know? Why not take a painting course at Blue Heron Studio? Or if that’s too much of a commitment, get yourself one of the many great instructional art books at Shelley MacBeth’s Blue Heron Books? Want to hone up your guitar skills? Check out Brian Wride at www.uxbridgeguitar.com. He’s an awesome teacher, player and guy. And he lives right in town. Well there you have it folks! I hope Santa treats you well, but more importantly, I hope YOU treat your Inner Artist well this Holiday Season. See you in February! Darrin Davis is professional musician, singer/songwriter, painter and photographer. His weekly live music video series ‘Songs on a Pink Couch’ can be followed atwww.youtube. com/user/thedarrindavisband. Darrin hosts a weekly Sunday night Acoustic Open Mic at Colonel McGrady’s Pub. He lives in the wildwood splendor of Uxbridge, Ontario with his lovely wife Amy, and his incorrigible pup, Dublin. All three are relentless Blue Jays fans.

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About the Artist: I lived in Pickering for most of elementary and all of high school. AAer University and a few years of full time work I decided to move to British Columbia. The move to BC was just me skis and and a suitcase. The move to Uxbridge just over five years ago was a lot different. I returned to Ontario with a family consisting of three children and a moving truck that was not certain it could turn on our street. Where to start about photography...the camera has been part of my life since elementary school, but, the instant it meant more was when I was blessed with three beautiful girls. This life changing experience inspired me not take more photographs instead quality photographs...and it is this that continues me on my journey. I am so greatful to love what I do! Photography gives so much back to me. It is hard to explain. It might be best explained through the phrase “actions speak louder than words.” I remember clearly when I was hanging an image of my three girls in my youngest room and she started happily yelling and jumping up and down. Her action was pure joy and the image said I Love You. It is such a simple and beautiful pleasure to bring this joy to families. Going forward I will continue to take courses, read, add to my equipment and continue with my membership with Professional Photographers of Canada. Membership is a very important part of growing as a photographer. Surrounding yourself with professionals increases your knowledge, but, most important is the support. I have a group of caring individuals that would help me in a moments notice. To be encouraged to stive improves your photography and this is why participating is also important for growth. This year I received “Best In Class: Freestyle” for my image “Fireball”. This is the first time I have entered in this category. In September I received my Craasman of Photographic Arts and very excited for April 2015 when I will be receiving my Masters of Photographic Arts. This has been a five year journey which makes me feel happy and proud to reach my goal. I have received National Accreditions in High Key Portraits, Environmental Weddings, Canine Portraits, Fine Art and Children Portraits. I will continue to set goals for myself. The camera is a part of my life that allows me to lose myself and enjoy the moment. I will be forever greatful for photography! Feel free to contact me: www.deborahdeville.com 905-852-4961

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Great Entrepreneurs are a rare breed. Why? As individuals all of us are told to get a good education, join a company and work to rise up the ranks into a leadership or senior management position. Reality check, the opportunities are few, whether a person enters technology, finance, manufacturing or a host of other career choices, layoffs, restructuring, downsizing, right sizing, bankruptcy and more is the norm. Can the average person insulate themselves from such change? In a word….no. So what’s the bottom line? Taking charge of your own destiny……become an Entrepreneur. Welcome to the real world of business. Out of more than 1.1 million businesses in Canada today 98 percent are classified as small business and employ 48.3 per cent of the work force (Industry Canada using data from Stats Can). On average 100,000 new small businesses are created each year in Canada. What impact does small business have on the Canadian Economy? In addition to employing more than 48 per cent of the work force, 86 percent of Canadian exports were from small business. In 2009, small business accounted for 25 per cent of Canada’s total export value which represented $68 billion! Unfortunately the challenge for most is our upbringing, including our education system which does little to prepare us for what being an Entrepreneur is all about. Like taking a holiday to a new destination going into business for yourself, should harbour the same excitement. Yes I said excitement, not fear. The difference being, you return back to your normal life following a vacation, whereas becoming an Entrepreneur, there is no going back. In talking to most Entrepreneurs they could never go back to a J.O.B.! Being an Entrepreneur there are many paths to success. The obvious include, working hard, charging a fair price, offering something of value to your customer and spending less than you generate in revenue. Here are six cardinal rules which will set the stage for igniting your full potential and exploding your growth! Rule number One….Get Infected! Demonstrate passion, excitement! Show enthusiasm, be that person who illuminates the room! You would be amazed how infectious passion can be. It is the spark that ignites and shines brightest among your colleagues. It is the fuel, the positive energy that draws others to you and drives you to learn all that you can about your business. It is what has you leaping out of bed, starting early and finishing late. Passion shines like a beacon for all to be seen. Great entrepreneurs create an experience that helps make the customer feel special. Rule number Two…..Make and Meet commitments! Nothing resonates stronger than doing what you promised you will do. It starts by listening, being attentive to your customer and then committing to an action. A waiter saying I’ll be right back with the cheque is as critical to the business as an Entrepreneur saying I’ll have that order delivered to you this Friday. There are no excuses for delaying or missing either. Once you have committed, expectations are set and anything short of your follow through is seen as a failure. You might say, but I can’t control the customer’s timing. That may be true, but an understanding of their needs, wants, buying process enables you to determine when and what is in the best interests of the customer. Great Entrepreneurs deliver on their promises, exceeding customer expectations. Rule number Three…..Form a relationship! People buy from people! Experts say that the sale is made in the first fifteen seconds of contact, recognizing that some orders may take 12 months or longer to formally close, due to budget or tender requirements. How a waitress approaches a table, a retail person greets a prospective customer over the counter or an Entrepreneur acts in meeting with a buyer all require ‘relationship skills’ for a successful outcome. Smiling, making eye contact, a firm hand shake

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and making the customer feel important are critical elements to a positive outcome. Why do people come back to the same restaurant, sit in the same seat and ask for the same waitress? They have had a great experience and have connected. Great Entrepreneurs form relationships that transcend often building lifelong friendships that increase over time. They become a ‘Trusted Advisor’ to their customer. Rule number Four…. Invest in Continual Learning! Learning extends beyond product knowledge. It is people knowledge, competitor knowledge, industry knowledge and even Global knowledge. Don’t wait to invest in you, invest in yourself! Join Toastmasters, an industry association, take courses. Set goals, keep score, and learn to improve your closing ratio. Every interaction with your customer or prospect either advances the sale or detracts from the end result. A misplaced comment from a waiter can spoil the experience, ensuring that person never returns to that restaurant and compounding the action by sharing their negative experience with friends. The impact to an Entrepreneur of a flippant comment can drive your prospect to grudgingly buy from your competitor even if you have a better product at a lower price. An Entrepreneur through investing in themselves will have a solid background of product and industry knowledge, people skills, COUPLED WITH an intimate understanding of their client’s business. Rule number Five…...Solve Problems! Your prospect has a need. That is why they have presented themselves to you or agreed to meet with you. The meal is either a necessity for comfort food or a need for a dining experience to relax and enjoy an evening out. Understand what your customer is looking for. On the business front your client is looking to, grow revenue, improve process, or increase the bottom line. Your job as an Entrepreneur is to understand how your offering contributes to your prospect’s success. A great Entrepreneur will ensure that their solution meets their client needs and represents a competitive advantage. Rule number Six…...Integrity and Ethics! There is no compromising integrity and ethics. Let me repeat, there is no compromising your integrity and ethics. Full Stop. It is your moral compass in everything you do. Customers can be demanding, be overzealous and sometimes request things that are inappropriate. Deal with it professionally, do not give in, and walk away if you have to even at the risk of losing the sale. Your actions will always speak louder than words. It is your reputation in the business that counts. Competitors are people and people talk. Look how often we interact to recommend a good restaurant, Doctor, Dentist or Lawyer. Your customers associate through industry activities and often they look for providers who have sold other companies within their field. Earn the right to be the one that your customers will refer others to you. Six simple and all-encompassing steps to a rewarding career as an Entrepreneur. By applying these principles you will build a solid foundation to a serious business and rise to the top in your chosen field. Got a question or business challenge? Ask the Coach. Email roger@rogerprinceleadership.com Roger Prince is the Founder of Prince Leadership Group. He is a Certified Coach Practitioner, Speaker and Author helping Companies and Executives ignite their growth and explode their full potential. His area of expertise is Onboarding New Executives. His 35 years of hands on with Fortune 500 companies has enabled him to gain a deep understanding of why leadership matters. Roger is available for individual or team coaching, speaking engagements, leadership development, sales training and workshops.

The Uxbridge Toy Drive is run every year right here in town by some very dedicated volunteers. Each year they receive hundreds

of toys for those in need. The public can visit the Toy Drive website to request a donation or to make a donation. The website is www. uxbridgetoydrive.com. They are always in the need of donations for teenagers and infants. A full wish list is posted on the Toy Drive website which is updated as the needs change. Cash is always welcomed as well. It enables them the opportunity to fill any voids they may have and assist with special requests that may come in through various sources. You are encouraged to have your contributions in by the 20th of December which will give them time to pick up, sort and distribute toys in time for Christmas. There are several drop locations….. CTC Uxbridge, McDonalds, Zehr’s, Little Acorn, M&M’s, Re-Store, Walmart, Bruins Home games. The YDHR will also be collecting Toys on the train Santa Rides this year. Lets all work together to make sure everyone has a great Holiday Season!

Operation Warm Hearts-Letter of Thanks

coats and 241 were sold along with mittens, scarves, hats, ski pants and boots. The rest were donated to shelters. The Food Bank received $752.50 from the sale. What a caring and sharing community we have!

On behalf of the 15th year of Operation Warm Hearts, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to another very successful year of keeping families warm this winter. A special thank you to Brad and Angie at Wash Worx Laundromat for ensuring the coats were cleaned and dropped off. Please support this local business. The Roxy Kids pitched in again this year. As usual they were a big help and so were their parents. Thanks so much. The Rotary Club graciously donated the coat racks and the terrific staff at Uxbridge Public School made the gym available the day before and the day of the coat sale. This year the community donated a fabulous 575

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Conducted by Thomas Baker “Messiah” is considered by many to be one of the greatest oratorios ever written. Huge in scale, sublime in concept, unfaltering in its eloquence, it remains one of man’s most grandiose conceptions. The Uxbridge Messiah Singers were originally established in 1980 to bring the enjoyment of this beautiful piece of music to our community. All the choir members are residents of the area, and range in age from 15 to over 75. The Uxbridge Messiah Singers is a temporary choir formed for the purpose of these performances and disbanded afterwards to be regrouped in two years for the next presentation.

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Monday, December 15 & Tuesday, December 16

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- Butter, for pans - 2 cups organic sprouted spelt, whole wheat or cake flour - 2 cups organic cane sugar - 2 teaspoons aluminum free baking soda - 2 teaspoons organic ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt - 4 organic eggs Directions - 1 1/2 cups coconut oil melted - 3 cups grated organic carrots

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- 2 (8-ounce) packages organic cream cheese, room temperature - 1 stick organic butter, room temperature - 1-1 1/2 cups of organic powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon non alcoholic vanilla extract - OPTIONAL 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 -9â&#x20AC;? round pans; Line bottom of the pans with parchment paper 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs and oil. Using a hand mixer, blend until combined. Add carrots 3. Pour into pans. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pans, place on waxed paper and allow to cool completely before frosting. CREAM CHEESE ICING

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We all have dreams, you have a dream, and I have a dream. But I don’t know what it is, and I don’t know what disappointments you may have had along the way to that dream. What I do know is that all dreams are important no matter who you are, but most people put themselves down before they’ve even started to do something about that dream. Dreams can and do happen all the time. As a young boy Chris Hadfield looked up at the stars and dreamed that one day he would become an astronaut and ride amongst the stars. He worked hard and made it happen becoming one of the most famous astronauts of our time. He never stopped believing, he never stopped dreaming. Any dream that is in your head, heart or mind is possible. So think of that dream, and get rid of those negative tapes in your head, change “I can’t achieve my dream” to “I can and will achieve my dream”. In life people can be mean and nasty and you need to set an example starting with yourself. It doesn’t matter who you are, I don’t care how tough you are, life will beat you down until you’re on your knees if you let it! But life isn’t about how hard you can hit, It’s about how many hits you can take and keep on moving forward! You can’t sit around waiting for a change, because you are that change! You may say that you’re just waiting for a better time in your life, in school, a job, to work for your dream, but you can’t live in the future and if you want that future, you need to work at it today and every day! If you want your dream, work for your dream! Don’t let you, or anybody else crush that dream! You need to be the change right now….start believing in yourself. Start believing in your dreams and start believing that you will achieve the impossible. Stop reading, get out of your chair, grab a pen and paper and write down those dreams, starting with, I will be ………., I will achieve……, My dream of becoming a …….. and it will happen (make sure it will happen, not I want it to happen). You have to go get your dream, you have to run for it and if the first path doesn’t take you there, take the next path and run even harder. Most people

quit before they take the first step, which is believing. Why? Two reasons, they don’t believe in themselves and they fear what other people will think. That’s why 99% of the population will never be who they truly want to be! You have to believe in yourself and you have to be bigger than your fear! If fear hits you, you must hit smack 10x harder! And make sure to never let what other people think control you. Most people grow up, get a job, have a family, grow old, retire and die without ever realizing their dreams. Is that what you want? Because you make that choice. You make your own path, and you are in charge of your own life! So the question is are you going to make that change, take control of your life, and make your dreams a reality?

5 small steps to achieving one big dream! 1. Believe in yourself and your abilities

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2. Write your dreams down and visualize them happening

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3. What are the steps that you need to take? Break it down, make a list.

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