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 From The Publishers

November is an indistinct month; not quite winter, but cold enough for snow. This issue is about
preparing for the freezin’ season: Bedding down the house, family times in front of the fire,
coziness.

Be sure to cut out our handy winter prep checklist and comfort food recipes. Then read on about
the people (Rick Edwards, who started a new chapter in his life because of a generous spirit and
cutting more than his fair share of grass), places (picking pumpkins last month at Cooper’s
Farm) and events (plays at the Music Hall to knitting at the library and weekly yoga classes as
seen on our huge events calendar) that make up the fabric of Uxbridge.

Our goal is that you will hang on to this magazine each month as a guide to what is happening in
town. Uxbridge Town Talk came to life because we felt, as busy parents and commuting
professionals, that finding a true picture of our community events was piecemeal – bits and
pieces in too many places. We want to bring everything into one place for your reference as you
allocate your time each month, and encourage you to explore the wonderful community we call
home.

We must thank the advertisers in this premier issue for believing in our vision without ever
seeing a copy of the magazine. Thank you for taking a chance on us, and agreeing our
publication is needed. To our families and friends: We couldn't have done this without you.

Next month is our holiday issue! Look for our locally­sourced gift giving guide, how to hold a
cookie exchange (including our secret family recipes), a profile of the modest but hard­working
hospital auxiliary who give so much, and a packed December events calendar.

Be sure to check out our website for weekly blogs, up­to­the­minute event list (where you can
submit your happening for free!) and special features. Follow us on Twitter @uxtowntalk and find
us on Facebook.

For more information about us and the magazine, visit www.uxbridgetowntalk.com/about.

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By Carly Foster
Rick Edwards was innocently cutting his lawn
one day when two gentlemen with a clipboard
approached him.
Edwards, you see, is serious about his grass. He
cuts three times more than he has on his property,
including the boulevard around his street’s cul­de­
sac, small walking paths up to the Quaker Trail
behind his house and several feet around his fence.
Oh, and did we mention the chipping green with
the snapping white flag in the backyard?
“That’s what caught their eye,” Edwards laughs.
“Plus, I was right on a key section of the trail –
they thought I’d be an excellent candidate as a trail
shepherd, too.”
That chance meeting in the spring of 2004 was
the beginning of Edwards’ alter personality as a
senior trail captain for the Township’s trails
committee; he has been in technical sales support
for IBM the past 30 years, after taking computer
science and math at the University of Toronto.
Those two men were scouting what is now the
Quaker Trail above the Quaker Village subdivision
in Uxbridge’s west end. On top of being a trail
guru, Edwards is now in charge of the 2.2 km
Quaker Trail, and the 1.5 km Butternut Trail
(around the Butternut Village community off
Balsam St.).
Since 2004, Uxbridge has worked with other
organizations and property owners to develop more
than 220 kilometers of managed trails on 8,000+
acres of protected greenspace.
Edwards spends a good 10 hours a month
keeping an eye on the trails, attending meetings
and is the contact to report any weather damage,
low­hanging branches, vandalism or erosion. If you
recently attended the Elgin Park celebration of
Uxbridge being named trail capital of Canada, you
would have seen Edwards’ mustached­smiling face
among the crowd – he was one of the dedicated
event organizers.
“That was awesome,” he says. “Everything was
donated.”
He spent the first 40 years of his life in Toronto.
After his twin boys were born prematurely with
bad asthma, he realized the family needed
greenspace and clean air.
“As soon as we got here and saw [Uxbridge], I
said, ‘I think we found where we want to go,’”
Edwards says. “We’ve never looked back.”
While the Township has almost completely taken
over the cutting and maintaining of the Quaker
Trail, Edwards could often be found mowing little
connector paths high on the hills. He sings the
praises of the Township for their trail support,
including maintaining the grass and financial
allocations.
He chuckles when asked if he’ll ever run for
council.
“No,” he says. “But I support them for sure.”
In his spare time, Edwards can be found golfing,
spinning one of his 1,000 vinyl records on the 30­
year­old Yamaha stereo system in his basement,
or happily shuttling one of his three children who
still live at home around town (two more have left
the nest).
“They recruited me hook, line and sinker,” he
says of the clipboarded men with a smile. “There is
so much more to come.”
For more information on Uxbridge's trail system,
visit http://tinyurl.com/uxtrails.
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 Locally-sourced products
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Leboroni is a delightful gift package that Salts. All natural, hand­
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illustrated tree, plus branches and leaves for smelled the air at the top of
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salty, gooey, oh­so­delectable, unnecessarily? Save yourself
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sitcky toffee pudding early in control to quickly and easily
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Arms manual and mounting tape.
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Uxbridge

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They’re ambitious, fresh, smart and
connected: Welcome to the business of…

By Carly Foster

Who: Juliette Hillier and Jill Breugem

What: Market Moms Shopping Events. Our first show is Sat., Nov. 7 at Mill Run Golf and Country Club, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with a Brooklin show Sat., Dec. 5
at Winchester Golf Club, 9 a.m.­5 p.m. We’re also booking spring dates for 2010.

What is the goal of the show?: The philosophy of the show is to provide a high­quality event for the small business owner to showcase their products
and services to the general public.

Why moms?: We both believe in doing what you know. We are both moms with small businesses. We love helping other entrepreneurs with small
businesses find their potential. Both of us have done many shows from here, to Toronto, and back again, and we feel that there is a real lack of quality
shows where the people hosting them actually care whether you do well or not. We both also believe in supporting your local economy. Our motto for
the show is, ‘Avoid the malls. Don't support the big box American chains. Buy from Canadians. Keep the money here.’

What’s your drive?: We both love it! We enjoy the whole event planning part and, even more so, we get excited about seeing others do well at our
events. We are also doing this because it allows us to work for ourselves and have our children home with us.

What’s available at the Uxbridge show?: Cute and trendy children's items, designer accessories, eco­chic products, home decor, floral, gourmet
goodies, skincare, artisan wares and so much more.

Family: We are both married with two children each and a dog to boot.

Business background: Jill’s most recent career was in telecommunications/customer service. She also has a bath products company. Juliette started a
gourmet wool products business after a career in television producing commercials.

Hardest thing about this?: Our challenges are the same as any other mother, working or not – there just does not seem to be enough time in the day
to get everything done.

What’s next: We have planned seven shows for next year! The demand has been there for our small business vendors, as well as for our customers.
We will continue to do what we love to do, which is supporting the local small business owner.

For more info: Visit www.marketmomsonline.com, Facebook, Twitter @marketmoms, or email marketmoms@sympatico.ca.

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 Sunday, November 1
All Aboard the Moraine Train
11 a.m.­2:30 p.m.
Celebrate 20 years of community activism on the
Oak Ridges Moraine. A special engagement of the
York­Durham Heritage Railway. Includes first­
class seats, boxed lunch, photo shows and
program. $40.
905­841­9200 www.stormcoalition.org
Monday, November 2
Beginner knitting class
7­9 p.m.
Six­week session presented by Friends of the
Uxbridge Library. $10 for duration.
Uxbridge Library 905­852­9747 www.uxlib.com
Bereavement Support Group
7­9 p.m.
For mothers who have experienced the death of a
child. In the loneliness and desperation that only
grief brings, we are here to talk amongst other
mothers.
Durham Hospice Uxbridge 905­852­4461
Family play to learn
9 a.m.­2 p.m.
Drop­in play time and crafts. No fee. Repeats
each Monday­Thursday. Call for information on
various weekly Ontario Early Years Centre
programming.
Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources 905­
862­2750 ext. 310
www.durhamfamilyresources.org
Karate
7­9 p.m.
Every Monday and Wednesday. Please call for
details.
Zephyr Hall 905­852­5792
Time for 2s & 3s
10­10:45 a.m.
Stories, games and crafts. $2/class. Pre­
registration required. Repeats every Monday.
Uxbridge Library 905­852­9747 www.uxlib.com
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Wednesday, November 4
‘Tis the Season Christmas Store
Open from November – December. This seasonal Line dancing
shop is run by the women in blue of the Uxbridge 7­9:30 p.m.
Cottage Hospital Auxiliary to raise funds for our Every Wednesday. Please call for details.
community hospital. The store offers holiday Siloam Hall 905­640­6927
decorations in rustic, traditional, and gold
themes. There is a selection of holiday giftware, Thursday, November 5
indoor and outdoor wreaths, seasonal costume
jewellery and more in every price range. Bingo
20 Bascom St. above Chances Are 905­852­9771 7:30 p.m.
Great jackpots every Thursday.
Tuesday, November 3 Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905­852­5293
Indoor walking trail Meditation
6­8 p.m. 7­9 p.m.
From the Township trails committee comes a Bring comfortable cushions. Admission by
weekly indoor walking trail at Uxbridge donation. Runs first and third Thursday each
Secondary School. Bring comfortable shoes. month.
Cloak room available. All welcome. Children Siloam Hall 905­852­9975
under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No
running, walking poles or strollers. $10 one­time Musical Moments with Kathy Reid­Naiman
fee (no charge if under 18). Until Feb. 23/10. 10:15­10:45 a.m.,11­11:30 a.m.
Sign up at Uxpool 905­852­7831 Lots of toe­tapping and knee­slapping along with
musical instruments, finger plays, and songs old
Power Yoga and new. This is a popular class and fills quickly.
7:30­9 p.m. Eight classes for ages 2­4. $50.00. Repeats every
This vigorous empowering class is in a room Thursday.
heated to 30 degrees to increase detoxification Uxbridge Library 905­852­9747 www.uxlib.com
and depth. Drop in passes and monthly passes
for every budget. Repeats every Tuesday. Winning Scholarships
Balanced Life Yoga 905­852­2782 8­10 p.m.
www.balancedlifeyoga.ca More than ever, students and parents are looking
for financial assistance for post­secondary
Udora play group education. Find out how to get your application
10 a.m.­noon noticed.
For moms and their kids ages 0­6 years. Come Uxbridge Library 905­ 852­9747 www.uxlib.com
out and have some fun with your little one.
Repeats each Tuesday and Thursday. Friday, November 6
Udora Community Centre 705­228­8716
Euchre
Yoga 7:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. All are welcome for a fun evening of cards and
Every Tuesday. Please call for details. prizes.
Siloam Hall 905­852­7507 Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905­852­5293
Mom & Baby Yoga Boot Camp
10­11 a.m.
Regain strength and flexibility and bond with your
baby in this enjoyable class that also focuses on
core strength and stress release. Started Oct. 23;
six weeks left each Friday.
Balanced Life Yoga 905­852­2782
www.balancedlifeyoga.ca
Step in Thyme Artisans Christmas Sale
4­8 p.m.
The Leaskdale Manse will be dressed up for the
season and filled to overflowing with beautiful
handmade items for Christmas decorating and
giving. Refreshments and more gifts at the Historic
Leaskdale Church. Admission $2. Continues Nov. 7
@ 10 a.m.­4 p.m.
Leaskdale Manse and Church 905­852­3517
www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca
Uxbridge Bruins
7:45 p.m.
v. Port Perry. Visit www.uxbridgebruins.com for
entire updated November schedule.
Uxbridge Arena 905­852­6761
Saturday, November 7
CPR & first aid training
9 a.m.­5 p.m.
Comprehensive training of first aid, spinal injuries,
medical/legal issues, heat, cold, bone and joint
injuries and burns. Includes certification and intro
to the use of defibrillators. Recognized by WSIB.
$98. Also running November 8 along with
recertification. Call for details.
Uxpool 905­852­7831 pool@town.uxbridge.on.ca
Digital Photography Workshop
1­2:30 p.m.
Learn camera and light techniques with a different
theme each week, with an exhibition of work before
Christmas. Beginners welcome. $5 for whole
program. Runs every Saturday until November 21.
Uxbridge Youth Centre
www.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com 905­862­3456
Market Moms Holiday Shopping Event
9 a.m.­5 p.m.
A great opportunity to get your holiday shopping
done. Cute and trendy children's items, designer
accessories, eco­chic products, home decor, floral,
gourmet goodies, skincare, artisan wares and
more. $5 admission, with 50% of proceeds to the
Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Mill Run Golf and Country Club
www.marketmomsonline.com
Pearls & Lace craft show
10 a.m.­3 p.m.
Unique gifts for everyone: Candles, sewing,
knitting, natural products, llama woolens, photo
books, jewellery, gift baskets, baby items, wreaths.
Goodwood Community Centre 905­640­3966
bnortheast@powergate.ca
Remembrance Day banquet
7:30 p.m.
Tickets $10. Sells out each year, so purchase soon.
Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905­852­5293
STAND
3­4 p.m.
Come explore and respond to social injustice here
and around the world. Free. Runs every Saturday.
Uxbridge Youth Centre
www.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com 905­862­3456
Tuesday, November 10
Uxbridge and Area Networking Group breakfast
meeting
8:15­9:30 a.m.
Scrambles Restaurant at Foxbridge Golf Club
905­852­6686 networkinggroup@uxbridge.com
Wednesday, November 11
Remembrance Day services
10:30 a.m.
Parade from Uxbridge Music Hall. Service and
moment of silence in front of cenotaph at Uxbridge
Public Library.
Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905­852­5293
(continued on page 10)
Musical Performances
Sunday, November 1
Sing to the Lord Psalm 98:1
1­3 p.m.
An afternoon of gospel music including Tom
Baker, Dave & Pauline Streeter, Bill McKee, UCW
Gospel Group and more. Adults $10, students
$6, children under 12 free with adult.
Trinity United Church 905­852­6213
trinityuxbridge@powergate.com
Saturday November 7
The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe
1 p.m., 4 p.m.
Ideal for ages 5­11, this one­act, 45 min. play
features talking beavers, hilarious fauns, and
eight­foot lions and witches. This production
uses young actors to engage the audience’s
imagination in a swirl of masks, music, fantastic
costumes and action. Tickets $7 advance, $10 @
door.
Uxbridge Baptist Church 905­852­3662
www.uxbridgebaptist.com
Thursday, November 12-21
Blackpool & Parish
In the white corner we have Rachel Parrish,
representative of all that is good. In the
opposite corner is Harry Blackpool,
representative of all that is evil. After 2,000
years of rivalry, it's time for both to retire and
spend the rest of eternity in bliss. With The
Apocalypse due tomorrow at tea time, is there
any way to save the world? Tickets $18.
905­985­0895 www.onstageuxbridge.com
Sunday, November 29
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
2 p.m.
The Ladies of the Foster read the famous holiday
piece. Also carols from other countries. Donation
at the door.
905­640­3966 www.fostermemorial.com
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 Thursday, November 12
Friends of the Uxbridge Library
7­8 p.m.
Enhance and support the extension of the
services and resources of the library, and assist
in raising community awareness. Membership
dues required.
Uxbridge Library 905­ 852­9747 www.uxlib.com
Learn to Grow
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Eight+ agencies converge to offer parents and
kids speech & language, behavioural
management, dental health etc. info, including a
free hearing screening for children 18 months+.
Admission free.
Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources
905­862­2750 ext. 310
www.durhamfamilyresources.org
Take a trip
7:30­9 p.m.
The best deals around for places near and far, in
climates of your choice. A local travel agent will
provide lots of suggestions, along with savvy
tips, to make your vacation more enjoyable.
Come with questions, discover a new place to
try out and share stories of your travels with
others over a hot drink and a tasty snack. Free
draw.
Uxbridge Library 905­ 852­9747 www.uxlib.com
Saturday, November 14
Heritage Craft Sale
Uxbridge Arena
416­499­6676
The Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour
11 a.m.­4:30 p.m.
Prepare to be dazzled by professionally
decorated homes! Each home will offer an array
of Christmas ideas and inspire stylish ways to
prepare your abode for the holidays. Help
support Precious Minds. Each $20
ticket/passport contains free gifts and discount
coupons to kick start your holiday shopping.
905­982­0882 www.uxbridgehometour.com
Monday, November 16
Veteran’s afternoon
2­4 p.m. every third Monday of the month.
Proud to support and provide for our veterans.
Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905­852­5293
Swimming, squash and skating
Family swimming @ Uxpool
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30­11:30 a.m.
Friday 6:30­8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday 1­2 p.m., 7:30­8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday 1­3 p.m.
Public squash courts
Monday­Friday 7 a.m.­5 p.m.
For lane swimming, aqua fit and class times,
plus weekend squash courts,
call Uxpool at 905­852­7831
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Tuesday, November 17
Edible arrangements
6­8 p.m.
Creativity is on the loose! Children will learn
hands­on that fruit is fun while making a
professional centerpiece that is not only
beautiful to display, but healthy to eat. Using
everything from melons to pineapple, they’ll
learn how to cut shapes and be a fruit architect.
$20.
Zehrs Uxbridge 905­852­5009
Uxbridge Senior Citizen’s Club general meeting
1 p.m.
Please call for schedule of activities (euchre, line
dancing, shuffleboard etc.)
Uxbridge Senior’s Centre 905­862­2144
Wednesday, November 18
Durham Farm and Family Resources outreach
9:30­11:30 a.m.
Zephyr Hall 905­862­2750 ext 310
www.durhamfamilyresources.org
Thursday, November 19
Uxbridge Library Board meeting
6:30­9p.m.
Uxbridge Library 905­ 852­9747 www.uxlib.com
Uxbridge Genealogy Group
7­9 p.m.
Camp X was a paramilitary installation on the
Oshawa/Whitby border during the Second World
War. It served as a link between Britain and the
USA while the U.S. was still neutral, and also
provided training for spies and special military
forces. Lynn Philip Hodgson is the best selling
author of Inside Camp X and a popular speaker.
Uxbridge Library 905­ 852­9747 www.uxlib.com
Tuesday, November 24
Page Turner’s book club
2:15 p.m.
Zephyr Library 905­473­2375
Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce monthly
breakfast meeting
7:15­9 a.m.
Start the day with a breakfast buffet and meet
your fellow business members, introduce
yourself and your business, develop contacts,
Public skating
Wednesday 7­7:50 p.m.
Thursday 3:15­4:35 p.m.
Sunday 1­1:50 p.m.
Parent & tot skating
Monday and Thursday 10:30­11:50 a.m.
Thursday 1­2:20 p.m.
For adult and ticket ice schedule, call Uxbridge
Arena at 905­852­6761
hear what's happening in the business
community and more.
Wooden Sticks 905­852­7683
www.uxcc.ca/breakfast.html
Wednesday, November 25
As We See It
1­2 p.m.
An Old Time Christmas Party! Have an afternoon
out to relax and enjoy adult programs on
various topics including: Seasonal activities,
special guest speakers, world­wide travelogues,
and always delicious refreshments. Make new
friends and learn something new. $2.
Uxbridge Library 905­852­9747 www.uxlib.com
Friday, November 27
Brock Toy Library
9­11:30 a.m.
Registered child programming, plus toys to
borrow. Last Friday of the month.
Sunderland Town Hall 905­862­2750 ext. 310
www.durhamfamilyresources.org
Uxbridge and Area Networking Group lunch
meeting
Noon
Scrambles Restaurant at Foxbridge Golf Club
905­852­6686 networkinggroup@uxbridge.com
Saturday, November 28
Butternut Manor Christmas Bazaar
1:30­4 p.m.
Many vendors, kids' crafts, tea room, a visit
from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Do some Christmas
shopping after the parade! All proceeds to the
Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
905­852­6777
Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade
11 a.m.­1 p.m.
Come meet Santa and celebrate the
holidays with floats, bands and
more! Lots of fun for the whole
family. Parade travels down Brock
St. from the arena.
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errors or omissions. A submission does
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We do publish every event in our online
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L9P 1N3
Frankie's Ristorante: Sensations for the
sensitive
by Carly Foster & Kirsty Kernohan

Let’s be honest. If you don’t have dietary (Kirsty loved hers so much she went back two reactions to foods that include these.
restrictions, the thought of gluten­free or vegan days later and had it again.) Van Veghel­Wood’s late son and the
food is probably not at the top of your to­try list. The fact that our meal was missing what restaurant’s namesake, Frank, had Celiac
You may even think it’s just plain weird. some would consider such essentials – wheat, disease, a digestive disorder that damages the
“There is some bad stuff out there,” Head gluten and nuts – were secondary. This was just small intestine and interferes with the
Chef Donna van Veghel­Wood says, admitting great food. absorption of nutrients from food.
commercial gluten­free bread “tastes like Those three items may mean nothing to you “As it is almost impossible for people with
sawdust” and the restaurant’s biggest challenge or me, but to a growing segment of the Celiac disease to eat out in restaurants, we have
is the mind­set of people. “We definitely have to population, they can be deadly. Those with dedicated the entire menu at Frankie's as a
battle that.” Chron’s disease, Autism and attention­deficit safe­haven for them,” reads the restaurant’s
But our meal was delicious. hyperactivity disorder can all have adverse website.
We each ordered “People have come from as far away as
paninis off the lunch England, Detroit, Stratford,” van Veghel­Wood
menu: One with pear says. “They arrive with tears in their eyes, so
and blue cheese drizzled thankful to have an entire restaurant, an entire
with a balsamic glaze, menu, to choose from.”
the other with smoked During prime growing seasons, the restaurant
chicken, goat cheese and sources most ingredients from the farmers’
sweet cranberry sauce market at the Uxbridge arena, and every item in
(more next time, the restaurant is made from scratch.
please!). Our sides “You may not know what you’re eating, but
included a thick and we do,” van Veghel­Wood says. “We know
hearty cauliflower­leek exactly where it came from. We make it all from
soup, and the house scratch. We have to, if absolutely everything is
orange salad of cherry going to be gluten­ [and nut­] free.”
tomatoes, red onions, But the quaint and intimate restaurant also
cucumber, red peppers has “meat and potatoes meals” like pasta,
and orange segments on seafood, and beef.
a bed of arugula and Frankie’s Ristorante,1 Main St. S., Uxbridge.
drizzled citrus 905­852­1011, www.frankiesristorante.ca
vinaigrette.
Is your mouth
watering yet?

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 Age in place with grace at Butternut Manor
Two ladies have known each other for more than 60 years, and now reminisce over morning tea. Their lives have come full circle
to this place, a home of surrogate and extended families.
This is Butternut Manor, a retirement home that allows folks to age in place with dignity and grace, says Administrator Stacey
Sellery. The 63­suite building opened its doors to the first resident in March 2008; 54 people now live here, supported by a
dedicated staff of 35.
Sellery is proud of the “homey environment” with plush high­back chairs in the lobby where residents are often found chatting,
intimate tables in the dining room, and beautiful suites with all the amenities. The affordable monthly rate includes laundry,
housekeeping, meals, medication administration, programming and activities.
The residents are a busy bunch, With day trips to the casino, lunches out, barbeques on the front lawn, strolls around Butternut
Trail, music and pet therapy, exercise and relaxing on the gazebo.
The home is accredited by the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA), and works closely with the Community Care
Access Centre. Butternut Manor recently started offering residents an option to purchase additional care.
For more information, visit the home at 3 Norm Goodspeed Dr., www.butternutmanor.com, or call 905­852­6777.

The not­so­small­town book store

The bell above the glass door hardly stops jingling all day.
Patrons enter with a smile and wave, reaching down to pet Mac’s furry white Westie dog head. They are picking up stacks of
special order novels bound with elastics, wondering what’s playing at the music hall, when the next Books & Brunch series is.
The near constant buzz is for good reason: With a main street presence of 20 years this fall, the 1,500 sq. ft. book lover’s haven
has more than 15,000 books, calendars and greeting cards for every genre and age.
Look at the calibre of authors the store has brought to Uxbridge: Nino Ricci. Bonnie Burnard. Sarah Waters. There are 27 book
clubs associated with the store, and both local school boards have Blue Heron on the approved vendor list.
“The fact that we bring the literary icons of Canada into our community is a coup,” owner Shelley Macbeth says. “I have been
able to put Blue Heron on the map in the larger literary world. I’m very proud of that.”
With small­town stores succumbing in big­box battles, it’s that passion combined with community giving and knowledge of
everything Uxbridge that keeps customers new and old coming back.
“If you keep going online or big box to buy…pretty soon your little bricks and mortar stores – that offer you an eclectic choice
and give to your local schools, churches, sports teams and arts associations – are going to be gone,” Macbeth says. “Shop local.
Shop independent.”
For store updates, online ordering and more, visit www.blueheronbooks.com, find them on Facebook or Twitter
@BlueHeronBooks. 62 Brock St. W. 905­852­4282.

Your most important life element

Where there is more in insurance than
just a policy
For most of us, insurance is the last thing on our minds. It’s even, well, kind of boring. But whether you’re a parent with
busy kids or an active retiree, it’s arguably the most important element to have in place to take care of you and your
family.
It’s not until that thick annual renewal package lands with a thump – and possibly a substantial premium increase – that
you probably even think about shopping around for the best value.
Did you know it costs not a cent to get quotes from an insurance broker? And the more companies a broker works with,
the better options and rates you’ll receive to choose from.
James~Campell Insurance Brokers works with over 20 financially stable insurance partners to offer all types of coverage,
including: Auto, property, business, recreational, life, critical illness & disability, employee benefits, travel and
investments.
They are not a faceless conglomerate or voice on the phone, but pride themselves on having a personable,
knowledgeable and professional team right here in your community. They’ve served residents from their Uxbridge and Mt.
Albert locations for more than 30 years, and are actively involved in causes such as the Fall Fair, sports teams and local
charities.
Next time you review your insurance needs or have questions or concerns, please call or visit their interactive website to
request a quote, find after­hours claims numbers and more., For more infomation www.jamescampbellinsurance.com, 33
Toronto St. N., 905­852­9191 or 1­888­354­6444.

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 From My Mom's Kitchen
Barb's Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Cauliflower
This is one of the recipes my late mom used to make for me and my sister growing up. I used to
sit at the table with her when I was older and – no kidding – talk cheese. To me, this recipe
means family and comfort. It’s now my son’s favourite meal in the world.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked elbow macaroni

1 cup milk
1 1/2 ­ 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
3 tbsp. butter
2­3 tbsp. flour
1 cup cauliflower, steamed & chopped
Salt and pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni as per instructions and drain.

First, create your roux, which is butter and flour mixed together. Melt butter in saucepan on low heat while stirring in flour. When the roux is complete
and the butter and flour are mixed together, add the milk very slowly. Then add the cheese slowly, still on a low heat. The key to a successful cheese
sauce is low heat and constant stirring! When the cheese is melted, add the cauliflower to the sauce and pour over the noodles. Serve and enjoy! Goes
great with salad, and a cold glass of milk (or beer).

A simple dinner meal variation: Add some cooked chicken and peas, and bake in the oven for 20­30 minutes.

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