UTT - October 2014

Volume 6 | Issue 9 | October2014

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Guest Column Filling in the Pieces of a Puzzle

Peacefully Productive The Business of Art

Youthful Notions Travel Back in Time

Spotlight On You Paul Rouss

Faces of Uxbridge Krista Shortt

Guest Column The Art of Collecting Art Part III

Historically Speaking A Walk Around the Block

Your Community Local Living

Community Calendar October 2014

UTT Kitchen Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Fall is here!!!! My favourite time of year. The trails are amazing and the leaves are only starting to change. Spend as much time as you can in our extensive trails and watch the colours blossom over the coming weeks. Get out and enjoy the coming weeks of ever changing weather, sunny and warm in the afternoon, but cool and damp by evening. We all know it’s only getting colder from here on till next spring, so enjoy it while you can. Fall is perfect working weather, so take the opportunity to get those outside Reno projects completed without the hot sun beating down on you.

With October comes Thanksgiving. I have spoken in the past about our wonderful family thanksgiving celebration, for us a huge dinner with all the trimmings. As always we will be celebrating at the cottage, a place we love to be. It is crowded and noisy, but there is no place I would rather be, enjoying the weekend with the whole family.

This year will be a challenge for us, as many of you know, we lost my Mom recently, which will make our cottage celebration a bit emotional, but as promised to my Mom, we will continue to laugh and maybe feel her presence with us. Comforting ,I hope.

I am sharing with you some really great stories this month, stories I feel are informative, fun and exciting, with one in particular sad. I will quote an incredible lady, and one I hope to be able to call friend, who under extraordinary circumstances lives by the words “Be kind, give love, be thankful” So when you read our stories this month remember the people behind them, whether they are the writer or the subject, whether the story appears funny, sad or incredibly informative, the people behind these stories are amazing, amazing because they shared their story, amazing because they are passionate about their cause, or amazing simply because they can put on paper what is in their heart.

Please enjoy your Thanksgiving celebrations and most of all, stay safe!!!!

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STEPHANIE MONCADA

On the spectrum? What a difficult diagnosis for parents of children with Autism. By definition, autism is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It also includes restricted repetitive behaviours, interests and activities. Therein lies the puzzle. How did my child get this disorder and how can we help them be the best they can? Children with Autism are very bright and yet being on the spectrum means that they are often unable to shine as typically developing children.

Many people are afraid of hearing the term Autism, mostly because of the lack of understanding. People’s first thoughts are that children with Autism are disabled, and they are never going to have a normal life. Personally, I disagree. I believe that children with Autism are different, just like every child is different from one another. They have unique characteristics about them that make them who they are and their life will be normal for them.

I have been working with children with Autism for the past three years and it has been an amazing, yet difficult time. I remember the very first day I started as a therapist to assist children with Autism. I had no idea what to expect. I kept thinking to myself, “how am I going to interact with them? How should I act around them?” I learned very quickly that the children I was working with were the same as any other child. They had fears; they had moments of silliness, giggled, laughed, cried, and smiled just like any child. I learned that they had tantrums when they didn’t get their way, but more importantly I learned that these children could be brilliant and amazing in their own way.

I have learned a lot about children in this journey. I have witnessed gains in a child’s learning abilities and learned that they were more capable than I had first thought. Along with their families, we have celebrated even the smallest successes in their growth. I have learned a lot from the parents too, in that along with a diagnosis comes fear and stigma. Where will this child be in a few years? What will happen when they are a teenager? Will they be able to manage on their own?

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Will they ever have a happy and fulfilling life? So many pieces that make up this puzzle!

It would be naïve to think that being on the spectrum will always result in what we would consider a typical life. The reality of Autism is that some children will always have difficulties. Some children will never develop the words to speak and be heard. Their only method of communication may be through melt downs, tantrums and aggressive behaviour. Some of these children will always have difficulty trying to regulate the overwhelming sensory input of every day: the sounds, the light and the smells. Every day may be a struggle for the children, their family and educators.

So if we have these known pieces of the puzzle, why are there still disconnects? The biggest hurdles I see is that these children are facing are not being accepted for who they are. Yes they have sensory, physical, psychological, or social difficulties, but more importantly, they are not accepted for whom they are. So many families wish they could take away the diagnosis, and frankly I don’t blame them. These families are struggling every day from the uncontrollable tantrums, the odd behaviours, the struggles with learning, as well as financial struggles. Without a diagnosis, days could be easier, money wouldn’t be so tight, but the child would not be the same. They wouldn’t be the same child they have come to know and love, the one who gets uncontrollably happy over seeing the pond, the one who giggles every time they look into your eyes, the one who has melted your heart from the very first day.

It may be easier for the parents and family to accept the child with Autism, but what about their peers, and other members of society? So many times parents and workers alongside children on the spectrum get odd stares and whispers. They also face the daily questions; “what are they doing? Why are they doing that?” Constantly answering the same way, my child has autism. Some people become embarrassed having to answer those questions, some people become upset having to justify to a complete stranger what is happening. With more understanding, comes better acceptance.

We may never have all the puzzle pieces, or fully understand all the disabilities, diagnoses, disorders, and illnesses out there, but we can change how we think and behave towards individuals living with different circumstances. We need to remember that our actions can affect others in various ways. Individuals living with autism still feel love, happiness, sadness, and pain just like everyone else, and our actions can leave either a positive or negative impact on their lives.

Let’s solve this part of the puzzle.

Stephanie has worked with children with additional needs for the past three years in ABA/IBI. Her previous work experience includes working with adults with acquired brain injuries. Currently she holds a position at Sunshine Learning Centre as an initial therapist and Social Skills Coordinator.

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology.

BY KENNEDY BAILEY-BORGES

My name is Kennedy Bailey-Borges and my dad writes historical fiction novels on the French & Indian Wars and we travel with him to do book signings.

Some of my friends go to their cottages or amusement parks during summer holidays…I go back in time to the 1750’s. We have been to many re-enactments and visited lots of forts including Old Fort Niagara, Crown Point, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort William Henry, Fort Frederick, Fort Ligonier, Fort Stanwix and Fort Ontario. This year, my holidays started in April when we visited Fort Frederick in Maryland.

It is an 18th century market fair where settlers sell and display their goods. Also, this is where I pick up some clothes and other gear for the season. It is great to run around the fort and make new friends and see old friends.

In June, on my birthday, we travelled to Gettysburg PA for History Meets the Arts. It is a place where famous painters, writers (like my dad), sculptures and artisans display their works of art. It is great to walk around the hall and see everybody. To celebrate my birthday, I had breakfast with Robert Griffing, John Buxton and my Tennessee buddy, who shares my birthday, David Wright. They are all great artists and even better people and it was quite cool for me! During the trip, we also did something more modern and went to a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game at PNC Park versus the Chicago Cubs.

My sister, Madison’s favourite baseball player Andrew McCutchen hit a home run just for her! And of course my favourite player Pedro Alvarez hit a triple, just for me!

Then in early July, we traveled to Old Fort Niagara for a French & Indian war re-enactment and my dad did a book signing there for the first time. I spent most of the time running around with my friends from NY and PA. It was amazing to see the battles and take lots of pictures. I participated with my friend Joe from Indiana and marched with the French soldiers back to the fort and it was a fun experience!

Also in July, I went Portersville, PA for a Grand Encampment where my dad did a book signing outside in a tent. Even though it was a rainy weekend, I had lots of fun. The best part of the weekend was that I participated in a re-enactment and carried a big French flag and marched with the soldiers including my friend Joe. FYI, you would not want to run with this flag in heavy winds because it would blow you away. I met some new friends from West Virginia and PA. In August, my dad did a book signing at Crown Point. This is my favourite fort and the best part was that my cousin Tina from Massachusetts came to see us. I like the fort because they did not rebuild it and kept the remains like it was after it was accidently blown up. My sister took lots of funny videos of me running around the fort and jumping out of the windows. During this same trip we visited Fort Ticonderoga and Fort William Henry. My favourite part of Fort Ticonderoga is going up to Mount Defiance and seeing the fort across the lake…it is a great view!

One the way home, we took a detour to Cooperstown NY where we went to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It was awesome being in the great hall and seeing all the plaques of the famous players like Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson and I know my favourite player of all time Derek Jeter will make it into the hall. I picked up a Derek Jeter jersey that I will be wearing at the end of the month when the Yankees come into town to play against the Blue Jays. Since I am the only Yankees fan in the family, I hope my family let’s me sit with them.

As you can see, I have had the best summer ever and had many adventures and saw so many things. I hope you have enjoyed travelling back in time with me!

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BY SUSAN FUMERTON

“Be Kind, Give Love, Be Thankful” These are eloquently spoken words

by Krista Shortt; a daughter, spouse, mother and friend. They are especially important because they are spoken with the knowledge that comes with being diagnosed with Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer. Sharing and education is paramount to coping with this disease and Krista has been adamant that awareness is her goal. Yet, sharing her revelations doesn’t come without admiration and sadness on our part. It is our duty to share this remarkable woman’s challenge and positive attitude. This is Krista’s story.

Krista has come to call herself a ‘lifer’ as she was born at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and was the first employee when McDonald’s came to town.

Married to firefighter Wayne Webster and blessed with son Ryan and working as a spin instructor, life was good. Krista’s diagnosis with breast cancer in 2010 was a double whammy, as she was helping to take care of her ailing father. At the tender age of 35, a lumpectomy followed by some chemo seemed to have a positive outcome. However, in 2011 Krista tested positive for the BRACA2 gene. Those of you who are unsure, this increases the chances of ovarian cancer by 50%. Krista made the difficult but proactive decision to have her ovaries removed, hoping to prevent cancer from reccurring. This was in 2014, only a few months ago but sadly Krista’s nightmare came true, the breast cancer cells were found in her ovaries. Krista immediately set about to educate friends and family by sharing the scope of the

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disease. Her father had passed from his cancer in 2010 and her mom was diagnosed in 2012 and is a breast cancer survivor.

When people are seriously ill, they tend to get caught up in statistics and averages. How soon will the illness progress? How long do I have left? These can be helpful to know for the patient, but Krista’s mission has always been to raise awareness.

Krista points out that 100% of breast cancer deaths occur because of metastasis. Despite the stark reality of this statistic, the popular breast cancer fundraising movements give on average only 2% of their research funds to researching metastasis. Instead, their primary focus is on prevention and early detection, but we need to help those already diagnosed. Support and research is critical. Screening is not fool proof and Metastatic Breast Cancer does not always show up in the breast. Many metastatic researchers believe that it could become a chronic rather than a terminal disease.

Even with the uncertainty of her illness, Krista manages to support METAVivor, an organization that provides support and education as a means of raising awareness. She personally creates no sew blankets for the “Ties of Love Project”. The fleece is donated and Krista sends the finished blankets to chemotherapy patients as a gift, when asked by loved ones. Krista raises the money for shipping by painting signs (see photo) for friends and family. An exciting sign of awareness; The Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry introduced a bill, which was passed recently, Bill C594, declaring October 13th National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day. For most people with this disease, hope means finding meaning in life, whether that life will last five more days, five more months or five years. When you have this diagnosis,your needs come crowding in on you. At times Krista has felt overwhelmingly alone. There are only a few support groups in the US and a few more on Facebook. But her positive approach and amazing support have given her much to live for. Krista and Wayne are excited about planning their son’s dream trip to Legoland, California. She unabashedly admits that his birth was the best day of her life, but second best was the 39th purple themed birthday party her family and friends threw for her. In the meantime, Krista lives every day with cancer in her skull, shoulders, spine, pelvis, two ribs, right femur and liver. There is chemo for 14 days with one week off, repeat then CT scans every three months. Krista feels tired, sore and achy all the time and still manages to be a positive and active advocate for Metastatic Breast Cancer. It is not the life she chose, but in this life she is determined to: be kind, give love and be thankful. How can we not admire this incredible woman?

If you would like to send a “Ties of Love Project” blanket to a friend or loved one or would like to help send Krista note at tiesofloveproject@hotmail.com or visit her website http://tiesofloveproject. weebly.com If you would like to order a METAvivor pin visit www.metavivor.org Susan Fumerton is the parent of four children, previously an educator with the Durham board, aba therapist and foster parent. Little Acorn is an extension of our love of children with the thought in mind to further enrich their liv

Now that cooler weather is here, what could be better than a walk around town to learn about the many heritage buildings? A good place to start is the Town Municipal Office where you can pick up a copy of “A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Uxbridge” printed under the auspices of Heritage Uxbridge; just enter the main door and proceed to the display of leaflets at the top of the stairs. This pamphlet, beautifully written and illustrated by Sharon Nielsen and Wendy Auger, provides a detailed architectural commentary on nearly fifty buildings.

We will take a tour of only a sample by walking the west side of Main Street for a short “quick around the block”. Next time, the east side!

Leave the Town Offices and turn right to the Library, originally the Mechanic’s Institute, a building donated by Joseph Gould in 1887 as a place of adult learning for tradesman by providing access to library materials that were otherwise unaffordable to the working class.

Many such institutes were created in the Victorian era, modeled after those in Great Britain; its evolution to our present library is thus very natural. In view of its architectural value and historical significance, this building is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (O.H.A.), implying that any repairs and renovations must undergo review by Heritage Uxbridge and Council to ensure conformity to original design values. A circular brass plaque indicates O.H.A. designation here (photo).

Just past the Library is the War Memorial, beautifully restored and maintained by the Uxbridge Horticultural Society. Turn the corner to Brock Street West and stop at the corner of Bascom Street. This is the start of the Parrish Block, one of the first brick structures in the town around 1870. Previous occupants of the flat with bricked window above the present store (photo) were the famous artist David Milne and a popular Toronto Star cartoonist Duncan Macpherson. See if you can pass Bredin’s Bakery without stopping for some delicious bread and pastries while proceeding further east. The eccles cakes are a personal favourite! Turn right at Main Street South and pass the Uxbridge Music Hall (O.H.A. designated, photo) that replaced an earlier wooden building destroyed by fire around 1900.

Popular now as the venue for local theatre and music presentations, the building has hosted many famous political personages and theatrical names. Look for the cat’s paw prints to the right of the front door and above the corner stone (photo), a legacy of a wayward cat in Greenbank where

the bricks were made.

Right next door you will pass #20, once the home of Dr. Walter Shier, a teacher, coroner, general practitioner and surgeon who purchased this house in 1908. Not far down the street at #38 (1863, O.H.A. designated) is another former medical office operated by Drs. Bascom and Mellow. Note his name above the door. After crossing Poplar Street, you will find a very beautiful home (c.1872) at #70, likely built by the above Dr. Bascom for his daughter Mary on her marriage to Alonzo Williams, first clerk of Uxbridge. Note an oval slate Heritage Pride plaque attached to this home. Unlike buildings “designated” under the O.H.A., a Heritage Pride plaque is simply a way of recognizing and identifying heritage homes in our township, without the restrictions within the O.H.A. Proceed further south to the sound of fast moving water and turn right to Mill Street, so named because of the mill Joseph Gould had built near the junction with Toronto Street, and now designated with signs that indicate its former title of “Gouldville”. Stop for a moment on the bridge over the former millrun and turn and view the fall colours across Elgin Pond.

Further along is 62 Mill Street (designated under the O.H.A.) is a Victorian gothic house built by Isaac Gould, eldest son of Joseph, in 1866. It is believed to be the first house in Uxbridge serviced by electricity, generated from water stored in the “Electric Light Pond” just to the south. Turning the corner on to Toronto Street, you will see #89 believed to be the home of Joseph’s daughter Elizabeth and husband Rev. Edward Cockburn in 1878 and later in 1881 the Presbyterian manse. This home and that across the street at #92, another Gould family home, proudly display their Pride plaques.

We now come to two churches, namely St. Paul’s Anglican (1880) built in gothic revival style complete with rose window, and crossing the street St. Andrew’s Presbyterian (1869). Continue on Church Street to #38, a frame house with classic gothic windows and to Brock Street West, where several businesses have undergone beautiful renovations of late: Rutledge Jewellers at #82 (once a grocery store), Edward Jones at #80 (note the beautifully restored cast-iron pillars), Low’s Furniture at #78 (repainted and restored paneling) . Go inside and also view the restored pressed tin ceilings and take the time to tell the owners what a great job they have done and shop locally!

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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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH Hoedown - Presented by the Foster Memorial An evening of food & dance Hoedown style for the whole family.

Time: 6 pm Where: Uxbridge Fair Grounds Contact: Bev Northeast @ fostermemorial@gmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH Native Smudging Please join us on Sunday October 5th when we welcome First Nations speaker Raven Murphy who will provide us with interactive demonstration on “Smudging” Used as a daily practice ritual, Smudging aids in relief of anxiety, insomnia and other stress related ailments and promotes calm, clarity and creativity in a most natural form.

Time: 2 pm - 4 pm Where: Savon Du Bois, 58 Brock Street West Contact: Anne Du Bois @ 905-862-9005

Jazz and Blues Concert - Thomas Foster Memorial. The Foster Memorial will be hosting a Jazz and Blues concert on Sunday, October 5th, 2014 from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. Admission is donation at the door to assist with Restoration of this beautiful building. For more information, please visit www.fostermemorial.ca Time: 1 pm - 3 pm Where: Foster Memorial Contact: Bev Northeast @ fostermemorial@gmail.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH Blues Great Guy Davis in Concert Greenbank Folk Music Society welcomes the return of superb blues guitarist and banjo player, actor, teacher and writer, Guy Davis, to begin our new folk music season. 8 PM. Tickets $ 25 from 905-985-8351, Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge, or POE Design in Port Perry.

Time: 8 pm Where: Greenbank Centennial Hall, Ontario 12 Contact: Brian Logan @ 905-985-8351 or brian.logan@ sympatico.ca

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IODE – Butter Tarts and Pies will be on sale at the Farmers Market Sunday October 12. 9:00 til 1:00. Proceeds to continue supporting Local Charities

Time: 9 am - 1 pm Where: Uxbridge Arena Contact: Carolynne Ross @ 905-862-2839

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH The Great Escape Uxbridge author Ted Barris will speak about his latest book, ‘The Great Escape’, on October 15 at 7pm at Uxbridge Secondary School. Find out the true story of the role Canadians played. Copies of ‘The Great Escape’ will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. Admission by donation. Call the Uxbridge Historical Centre at 905-852-5854 for more information.

Time: 7 pm Where: Uxbridge Secondary School Contact: Uxbridge Historical Centre at 905-852-5854

jar lanterns to take home; everyone from kids to adults will have a lot of fun creating these!

(Materials will be provided, but if you have wide-mouth jars in the recycling, please remove the labels(soaking first works best) and bring them with you!)

Time: 10 am - 11:30 am Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7269 Concession Road 6 Contact: 905-852-5854 @ museum@town.uxbridge. on.ca

Uxbridge Human Library This is your opportunity meet and talk to some of the most interesting people in our community, face-to-face and learn what makes them tick. This event runs Saturday and Sunday.

For more information go to www.uxlib.comTime: 8:45 am Where: Uxbridge Library Contact: www.uxlib.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 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 pm Where: Uxbridge Library, 9 Toronto Street South Contact: Patricia Asling @ orchidaepma@hotmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH Tunes & Tea, with Soulise (featuring Jackie Bennett) An hour of spiritually uplifting music followed by tea and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted in aid of The Community Christmas Hampers. Visit us on the web: www. stpauls-uxbridge.ca And look for us on Facebook.

Time: 3 pm - 5 pm Where:St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St South Contact: 905-852-7016 or stpaulsuxbridge@yahoo.ca

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH Uxbridge Historical Centre – Saturday programs for families Join us at the Uxbridge historical Centre on October 18th with your family to enjoy fun activities and learn something new!

These special programs cost only $3/child for ages 5 and over (parents free), and take place from 10am-11:30am. No need to register, just show up! The activities & crafts are geared to ages 5 to 10, but all ages are welcome. In case of rain, all programs will continue; please dress for the weather and activities! October 18th – Make-your-own Halloween Jar Lanterns.

Join us for a morning full of Halloween fun! Our main activity will be creating spooky Halloween

Trinity United Church Roast Beef Dinner Come and join us on October 24th at Trinity United Church for our Roast Beef Dinner. Tickets are $17.00 for adults, $7.00 for ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free Time: 4:30 pm - 7 pm Where:Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave Contact: Bob Kirvan @ rkirvan@interhop.net

Uxbridge Storytelling Funfest Storytelling Launch Friday at St. Andrews Chalmers Church featuring children’s contests, professional teller, song and dance. Saturday Masonic Hall professional puppetry, professional storyteller, crafts, Anne and friends look a like contest Leaskdale-Lucy Maud Montgomery Day and evening classic “Anne the Silent Movie” Gala.

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Fright at the Museum! Haunted Village and Scavenger Hunt. Watch out for Zombies! Uxbridge Historical Centre presents “Fright at the Museum!” our second annual Halloween Haunted Village and Scavenger Hunt. Interactive and family appropriate, some scary content. Bring a flashlight! $2/ participant. Last entry at 8:30pm. We are also looking for volunteers to help stage this event. Please contact the Centre if you’re interested in helping with decorating, dressing up in costume and acting, setting up or serving refreshments at the 2014 edition of “Fright at the Museum!”

REGULAR EVENTS

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Road 6 Contact: Rachel @ 9058525854 or museum@town. uxbridge.on.ca

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH Fall Season Medicine Wheel Retreat Day. Join us on Saturday October 25th for a day of inspiration and illumination as we engage in the ancient Earth Teachings of the Medicine Wheel. Indulge in a personal connection with Mother Earth as you calm your Spirit and receive her gentle invitation to Rest and Reflect and Rejoice. Our time together will include; Welcoming Morning Smudge Celebration, Traditional Foods (breakfast & lunch) Traditional Medicine Wheel Teachings, Breakfast & Lunch, creative activity and much more.

Time: 10 am - 4 pm Where: Udora, ON Contact: Raven @ outstandingbalance4u@gmail. com or visit www.ravenspeaks.ca

Lucy Maud Montgomery Day. The Saturday event at the Historic Leaskdale Church is Maud The Storyteller. Special Speakers include keynote Laura Robinson (Royal Military College). Enjoy a half or full day of speakers and academics presenting on a variety of subjects on Maud The Storyteller. Registration includes coffee, snacks and luncheon.

Time: 9 am - 4 pm Where: Historic Leaskdale Church Contact: lmmontgomery.on@gmail.com

Halloween Train Rides. Each year, the YDHR runs its very popular family Halloween Trains. 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. All children (aged up to 12 years) dressed in their best Halloween costumes will travel free (Max 2 free children per adult). Fares for adults, seniors and teenagers are the same as on our regular trains. All children

Time: 10 am - 5 pm Where: YDHR, 19 Railway St Contact: Rose@ydhr.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

PRESENTS

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

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.

Monday Morning Singers Do you like to sing? Are you wondering what to do Monday morning? Anne Mizen Baker directs this women’s choir in a variety of music from folk to classical. No auditions

Time: 9:15 am - 11:30 am Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 65 Toronto St S Contact: 905-852-3693

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

Uxbridge BIA Seniors Day Seniors are encouraged to come shop, dine & explore Uxbridge each Tuesday. Participating businesses will display an orange ‘Keep Calm Seniors Day Here’ sign. Stop by to discover special Seniors promotions, sale items, a free activity or a Seniors discount.

Contact: 905 852-9181 x 406

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Time: 7 pm Friday - 4 pm Sunday Contact: kwasylenky@sympatico.ca or www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca

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| the business of art |

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BY DARRIN DAVIS

“Don’t sell yourself too short my love, or one day you may find your soul, in danger.” Neil Young, “Natural Beauty” How do you put a price on your artistic output? How do you assign a monetary value to something that comes from the inner workings of your deepest self? It’s no easy task, even for a seasoned professional. But when you’re just starting out it can be one of the toughest challenges on the road to creating a life in the arts.

There are as many opinions on this topic as there are sub-genres of electronic dance music. This ’business of art’ dialogue has been bouncing across social, print and electronic media lately- a direct result of the massive sea changes in art and music distribution that have occurred over the past decade.

Some (mainly consumers) feel that this is a golden age, where everything has turned out the way it was always meant to be: free.

Others (mainly record labels, etc,) would like to see things return back to the halcyon days of old, where distribution was controlled entirely by large, corporate interests.

But where do these two polarized views leave the artists themselves?

It’s pretty difficult to fully support either of these views with any real sincerity. On the one hand, platforms such as Youtube, Facebook and Instagram are making it incredibly easy and affordable for artists to share their work. Last month I wrote a song over breakfast, shot a video of it on my iPhone at lunch, edited the audio on my iPad, uploaded it to Youtube, and by dinner it had been viewed and shared by folks in Japan and Australia. The opportunities technology presents artists today are mind blowing.

On the other hand, it’s almost impossible to make a living from music these days. I was recently speaking with a former bandmate’s dad, who was a pro musician for much of his life.

He was shocked to hear the paltry amount venues were paying artists now for performances. One bar we played at recently is paying HALF the amount now that they were paying my pal’s dad to play there IN THE 60’s! And that’s not factoring in inflation.

People get very heated when discussing the value of art. Hobbyists rattle off comments about how they ‘make art because they love it, not for the money.’ Well, of course. If you’re in it for the money, the arts isn’t exactly the recommended career move suggested by high

school guidance counsellors. We are all doing it because we love it.

Because we have to make art.

It’s similar to cooking. We all cook for our families and friends, without expecting to get paid. But consider the chef who makes excellent food because they have a passion for cuisine. Yes, they love what they do, but you wouldn’t ask a dedicated chef to cater your dinner party for free, ‘to gain exposure,’ would you?

That being said, here are some tips for valuing your work.

1.) Consider what you’ve sacrificed.

All good art comes with sacrifice. You’ve put countless hours into learning your craft. You’ve missed birthday parties and bar mitzvahs because of practices you couldn’t cancel. You’ve spent boatloads of money on materials, instruments, art classes, music lessons, possibly even post secondary tuition. You’ve spent a good chunk of your life becoming great at what you do, and no one else does things quite the same way you do them. Honour that, and charge accordingly.

2.) People respect what they pay for.

If you keep giving your work away, people start to associate it with having low value. True, sometimes getting your work into the right hands can turn the receiver into an advocate for your art. But more often than not, you’ll just end up finding it harder to get a reasonable price for your remaining work. Set the bar high. You’re worth it.

3.) Don’t cave.

Occasionally, you’ll meet someone who will try to ‘bargain’ with you for your art. Perhaps they’ve mistaken your studio for ‘Zellers?’ “Will you take $50 for this original oil on canvas?” Don’t lower yourself to this sort of negotiating. The correct response is “No.” Or if you’re in a more playful mood, perhaps “OK,how about $50 and your little baby all bundled up there?” That tends to get the point across.

What you do is important. It matters. Once you start to realize that all great artists struggled in the early days with finding the right price for their work, you’ll begin to find your way in the creative marketplace. Best of luck. Feel free to email me at peacefullyproductive@ gmail.com with any comments or questions you have about finding the perfect price for your work.

Darrin Davis is the owner and operator of Peacefully Productive Studios. He is a professional musician, singer-songwriter, photographer and painter. His weekly music video series ‘Songs on a Pink Couch’ can be followed at youtube.com/ user/thedarrindavisband, and his weekly photography series can be seen at facebook.com/darrindavisphotography. He lives in the wildwood splendour of Uxbridge, Ontario with his lovely wife Amy, and their incorrigible pup, Dublin. All 3 are relentless Blue Jays fans.

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About the Art: Copper Tree Sculptures My art joins together elements of nature; copper, silver, stone and/or wood. Each piece is unique but with a similar theme. It must have a solid base to build on, as that is what will anchor the work. The trunk or main structure must be strong enough to support the weight it will bear. The branches must be flexible enough to endure the harsh winds that may blow. Light shining directly upon the piece will make the leaves sparkle.

I do not put any chemical coating on the copper. Over time each piece will tarnish. That is natural, let it happen. The patina will add character to the piece as time goes on. My sculptures are not captives in time but change with time, as nature intended.

Copper will last thousands of years. It has been found in the pyramids as jewellery, crowns and head dresses.

I also invite commission work. Each sculptured tree is individually hand-made and will take 3 to 4 weeks to complete. “We only have one home let’s protect and cherish it.�

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About the Artist: I was born and raised in Toronto and moved to Uxbridge in 1975. I have been happily married for 40 years. We have two married children and two grandchildren.

I have worked with copper for 40 years as a plumber in the construction industry. I have always considered myself a copper artist. That comment would often get a chuckle from the rest of the plumbers on the job site.

I have always taken great pride in the work that I do, even when I knew it would get hidden behind a layer of drywall. Deep down inside I know that it was always done right.

I come from a long line of copper (and before that lead) workers. My family heritage goes back four generations working with this fabulous metal, originally in Holland.

When I retired in 2012, I could not just give up my passion for working with the copper medium. I have deep respect for nature and in particular trees. I started making sculptures that represent my two interests copper and trees. The results have been very satisfying.

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| the art of collecting art part III |

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BY WAYNE BUCKINGHAM

There is an old adage that states “don’t worry if you have paid a little more for an artist’s work, if it is a worthwhile piece. The price you paid will become meaningless in time as you establish a warm friendship with your painting.” After

all, you’re not buying turnips by the pound!

You may buy a few pieces of your particular interest and then out of nowhere, you decide you want to collect historic water colours or perhaps a bronze sculpture of farm animals. Regardless of what you choose, you do it out of love. Unlike buying stocks where you should stay in touch with the market, you can allow yourself to buy feel good art for you.

Buying direct from Artists is an option to be sure, the general studio tours found in most communities is certainly an opportunity to look around to see what your likes and dislikes are… That puts you in the same place as the Gallery operator who looks at a lot of Art and then picks the best, based on their knowledge. Good galleries have good art and bad ones will mix in anything that will sell. We all have that one piece that we have bought or inherited that bothers you to no end and to the point that you remove it.

People have come to me over the years with art concerns and they inevitably ask if art is a good investment. Although there is no clear answer, there are a few guidelines. For one, it depends on your budget. We would all love to own that Picasso or Francis Bacon, and they would certainly be a great investment! However, you would need

tens of millions to purchase one. Just recently a Bacon work sold for two hundred million. This price is established when the artists ‘Oeuvre’ or life output is examined by art experts. They determine their best periods or most important output period. Typically it results in their most expensive works of art. For example, the Group of Seven period from 1921 to 1933 is their most expensive work and arguably their best. Yet, each member produced wonderful paintings. In the prior and post group period, we see the work of Arthur Lismer for example, that is a little over a hundred thousand dollars. It was painted in 1953. If it was in the group period 1921 – 1933, it could fetch more than double.

In fact, any Group of Seven, including Tom Thompson 1877- 1917 and his contemporaries are pretty well all worth buying and always will be. They are top of the totem in Canada. Ken Thompson, a notable newspaper magnate, started buying Group of Seven in the sixties and has spent a few tens of millions in acquiring his incredible collection. Today that collection is worth many times what he paid.

Whether from living or dead artists, most art value will rise annually.

They should increase by at least the rate of inflation and depending on the particular artist as much as 5 to 10 %.

Keep searching for the Art you love with heart and you will be rewarded both financially and personally.

With almost four decades in the art field, covering most aspects of this field including working with AJ Casson and family members of the Group of Seven, along with many other notable Canadian and American Master Artists. Today Buckingham Gallery of Fine Art presents historic, current and upcoming fine artists. Contact them at www.buckinghamfineart.com, 905-852-6874, buckinghamfineart@gmail.com or visit at 5470 Hwy 47 Uxbridge

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Wow, Uxbridge has a Special Olympics Swim team!!!!

Let me introduce the “North Durham Otters”.

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”

Special Olympics Athletes’ Oath

Now, to share a bit of history. The swim team developed out of the Precious Minds Fitness Zone – SWIM program, which began in 2008. The Fitness Zone SWIM program is a recreational program designed to support kids and youth with developmental disabilities. Practicing water safety, enjoying physical activity, skill development and social interaction are the goals of this program. The Fall 2014 FZ SWIM session begins Oct. 16. Expanding on that partnership with Uxpool and a valued relationship with the Uxbridge Swim Club and the “North Durham Otters” were born.

They became a registered team of Special Olympics Ontario in 2012.

The name “North Durham Otters” was the result of a contest, which resulted in the logo being donated and designed by Henstra Design in Newmarket.

Our local team began with 2 athletes and has grown to 10, who together represent Uxbridge, Port Perry and Stouffville, under the guidance of Beth McClelland and 4 registered volunteers. They train weekly swim meets at Uxpool and have competed in events held in Brockville, Bracebridge, Toronto, Barrie, Pickering, Brantford and Scarborough. Impressive!!!! Competition events include 25, 50 & 100 metre freestyle, Breast Stroke, Back Crawl and Butterfly.

In 2013, the team hosted 70 athletes from surrounding areas and is currently preparing to host their 2nd swim invitation on Sunday, October 19th.

The team is also now preparing for the next level competition, which has 2015 as the qualifier year for the provincial games.

The current team objectives are to ”embrace the right to train in

sport and character development”; assist athletes in “owning” and exercising responsibility for personal health and wellness patterns for life and “be contributing players and leaders within their local communities” Volunteers are needed to assist with coaching, training, special projects and fundraising. For more information, contact Sandy Ianuzzo, Team Manager at sianuzzo@preciousminds.com.

About Special Olympics Ontario “Special Olympics Ontario is part of a dynamic worldwide charitable organization” dedicated to promoting a more active and better quality of life for people who have an intellectual disability, through their involvement in sport. Special Olympics provides much more than an opportunity to compete in sport. It provides an opportunity for Canadians with an intellectual disability to learn new skills, be active and engaged in their communities”

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| pumpkin spice muffins |

RECIPE PROVIDED BY PC COOKING SCHOOL

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Ingredients •425 ml (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour •175 ml (¾ cup) packed brown sugar •7 ml (1½ tsp) baking powder •5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon •2 ml (½ tsp) baking soda •2 ml (½ tsp) salt •2 ml (½ tsp) ground ginger

•1 ml (¼ tsp) ground cloves •1 ml (¼ tsp) nutmeg •125 ml (½ cup) raisins •2 eggs •175 ml (¾ cup) canned pumpkin puree •60 ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil •5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla

Method 1. Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or grease; set aside.

2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, cloves and nutmeg; add the raisins.

3. In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla; pour over dry ingredients. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.

4. Spoon into prepared muffin cups. Bake until golden and tops are firm to the touch; 20 to 25 minutes.

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BY RAVEN MURPHY

Many people bury their head in the sand at the first signs of fall in effort to ignore the inevitable. Yes, the days are getting shorter, nights are cooler and the thrill of summer spent on the beach is a distant memory however we simply cannot ignore the call of the wild. Who can resist the beauty of this transitional season as we find ourselves unpacking our favourite sweater and taking a nice long walk in the woods not to mention breathing in the inviting aroma of burning leaves. How about those cravings for hot comfort foods such as soups, stews, fresh baked bread and creamy butter?

Nature has a way of calling us whether we choose to respond to it or not. The earth has a very subtle way of extending an invitation to each of us to slow down from the busy high energy times of summer and surrender to the natural rhythm of the land. It is a time when we make a conscious choice to embrace or reject the inevitable winter months that lie ahead.

I believe that it is a privilege to live in a country that offers four seasons however, there are those who would disagree. As a proud First Nations woman I have lived a life connected to the earth. I am often saddened to see people miss out on the profound wisdom and beauty of our four seasons.

Much of my love for the land comes from the traditional teachings of The Medicine Wheel. This ancient system of traditional indigenous knowledge shared by many tribal peoples under many different names is a circular symbol divided into four quadrants that acts like a compass or guidance system. Our worldview which is based on the interconnection of all life, the various cycles of nature, and how life represents a circular journey is reflected in the teachings of this wheel. Like a stone that is tossed into calm waters, the rings of knowledge continue to multiply and hence the teachings of The Medicine Wheel expand to great levels of insight and inspiration.

In the Ojibwe language we refer to the earth as “Eshkakime Kwe” (Mother Earth) Like our own birth mother she is our life giver, provider

and teacher. If we listen closely and carefully to the wisdom of each season we will move beautifully and confidently within the magnificent circle of life. With the arrival of this fall season Mother Earth invites us to gather the fruits of her womb as we begin the process of preparation in harvesting our food. This is a time of gratitude and reflection coupled with a strong sense of completion and accomplishment that enwraps the land. Soon winter will follow offering a soft blanket of snow that gently covers the Earth Mother as she lays in the stillness of long moonlit nights.

It is at this time that we are summoned by her to find our resting place and enter our dreamtime where we renew our energies in silence and solitude.

As you are gently guided to observe and embrace this land wisdom, remember the choice is yours. Do you choose to resist the call of Mother Earth forging through your days in misery as you curse the weather and refuse her teachings or do you accept her invitation, turn inward, reflect, rejoice and take the well deserved break to rest your Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit?

The wisdom of the land awaits you. No matter what season is upon us, there is much to learn and appreciate. Throughout the coming season take that quiet walk in the woods, enjoy a family bonfire, make an old fashioned pot of soup and sit! I can’t help but observe that in a world increasingly hijacked by impersonal electronic media, we often appear to be more committed to recharging our phone batteries that recharging our Spirits.

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As a dynamic speaker, educator, storyteller and author, Raven wholeheartedly shares her experiences and the wisdom of her Ancestors through a wide variety of presentations, workshops, retreat days and guest appearances. Held in Udora (15 min North of Uxbridge) each event incorporates a traditional experiential learning style that offers an inspiring and fulfilling experience for all. For more information please go to www. ravenspeaks.ca

Join us for our amazing array of cooking classes, sure to please anyones taste buds Fall Harvest with the PC Black Label Collection Tues., Oct. 7, 6:00-9:00pm The PC Black Label collection brings you an exceptional array of fine foods and flavours from around the world. $25.00 Upscale Comfort Food for a Cold Night with Chef Amanda Harrison Wed., Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30pm Join Chef Amanda Harrison for an evening of comfort food classics made elegant enough for entertaining. $30.00 The Great Pumpkin With Chef Grace Allison Fri., Oct. 17, 6:30-8:30pm Join Grace Allison as she shows you how to take the pumpkin family way beyond pumpkin pie and Jack-O-Lanterns. $30.00

Bella Italia, With Chef Lorraine Powell Tues., Oct. 21, 6:30-8:30pm Your Italian culinary adventure with Lorraine Powell includes Goat Cheese & Sun-dried Tomato Crostini; Chicken Breast Aglio E Olio and, for dessert, delightfully light Almond Pine Nut Cookies with Coffee. Buon appetite! $30.00 Hands-On Pizza Making With Chef Elizabeth Peck Tues., Oct. 28, 6:00-9:00pm Come learn the important tips & techniques in making your own homemade pizzas. $50.00 Omit the Meat, Not the Flavour Wed., Oct. 29, 6:30-8:30pm Tonight, our in-store chef will show you that in addition to the health benefits, a meatless meal can be bursting with flavour. We’ll have a Loblaw dietitian there to answer your questions. $30.00

November

Holiday Favourites With Chef Kathleen Guthrie Tues., Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30pm Let Chef Kathleen Guthrie show you how easy it can be to create an amazing holiday meal and still have time to socialize with your guests. $30.00 Thai One On With Audi Stadis Wed., Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30pm Join Audi Stadis as she treats you to some delicious selections from the incredibly, flavourful and internationally popular cuisine of Thailand. $30.00 PC Insiders Holiday Entertaining Wed., Nov. 26, 6:30-8:30pm Join us for a menu of dishes that are delicious and healthy. (Net proceeds go to PC Children’s Charity.) $10.00

December

Easy, Peasy Make-Ahead Appetizers Chef Deb Rankine Tues., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm Join Rogers TV cuisine and author of The Fridge Whisperer Cookbook Series, Chef Deb Rankine, as she demonstrates how to create the best make-ahead appetizers you’ve ever tasted. $30.00 Holiday Entertaining with PC Black Label Collection (Hands-On) Mon., Dec. 8, 6:00-9:00pm Tonight, with our Chef ’s assistance, you’ll combine unique PC Black Label products with other flavourful ingredients to prepare an easy, crowd pleasing holiday menu. $25.00 Winter Beater Meals With Audi Stadis Wed., Dec. 10, 6:30-8:30pm Your body and spirit both need food that’s more substantial during the cold, dark winter season. Join Audi Stadis for a winter beater menu.$30.00

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It is at this time of year that I realize how

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To all my clients, business associates, fellow realtors, friends and loved ones, thank you for allowing me to do my job

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