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THE<br />
<strong>Bulletin</strong><br />
EAST GWILLIMBURY’S COMMUNITY MAGAZINE<br />
INSIDE:<br />
FALL FESTIVAL AT MT. ALBERT FAMILY PLACE<br />
HOW WILL YOU REMEMBER?<br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
{ on the cover<br />
page 18<br />
Ted Barris,<br />
accomplished<br />
journalist,<br />
author and<br />
broadcaster,<br />
began<br />
breaking<br />
through that<br />
silence.
<strong>The</strong> Mount Albert Lions<br />
SANTA CLAUS PARADE<br />
is coming soon!<br />
Saturday, December 4, <strong>2010</strong> at 11 am<br />
Come and meet with Santa at the Mount Albert Community<br />
Centre following the parade. <strong>The</strong>re will be hot dogs and<br />
hot chocolate for all, candy and entertainment for the kids.<br />
Christmas Food Drive<br />
A non-perishable food item would be greatly appreciated.<br />
Donations will be collected during the parade.<br />
Have yourself<br />
a holly jolly<br />
Christmas!<br />
Call John for Parade Info: 905-478-8863
CONTENTS<br />
IN EACH ISSUE<br />
6 WHAT’S ON<br />
11 DECEMBER EVENTS<br />
34 HORT HAPPENINGS<br />
Wellness<br />
8 REACHING FOR THE STARS<br />
Kim Mortson<br />
Decorating<br />
22 Frustration Sets in... P.1<br />
Susan Crema-Martin<br />
Tax Tips<br />
25 Deductibility of Fines...<br />
Ian Hawkins<br />
Circles<br />
28 Sports Day<br />
Vicki Pinkerton<br />
EG Athletes<br />
32 Current Sports Stories<br />
Compiled by Owen M. Smith<br />
In the Kitchen<br />
38 with Moira Sanders<br />
Potato, Celery Root &<br />
Blue Cheese Gratin<br />
EAST GWILLIMBURY<br />
PUBLIC LIBRARIES<br />
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/library<br />
FEATURES<br />
10 CANADA’S TOP JOBS<br />
12 SHARON TEMPLE HIGHLIGHTS<br />
14 Tales N’Trails<br />
Sharon Hamilton<br />
REMEMBRANCE DAY FEATURES:<br />
16 FORMER ROYAL NAVY DEPOT<br />
PLAQUED<br />
18 ON THE COVER: ‘Breaking the<br />
Silence’<br />
20 Izzy Doll Program<br />
& More...<br />
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22645 Leslie Street, South of Ravenshoe Road<br />
TOMATOES<br />
MAPLE SYRUP, FRESH BROWN<br />
EGGS, JAMS, PRESERVES,<br />
PORK SAUSAGES, BACON, CHICKEN<br />
& MUCH MORE<br />
Everything we sell is grown on<br />
our farms in Ontario.<br />
Call for Hours<br />
905-836-9656<br />
www.macwilliamfarms.ca<br />
FIREWOOD AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND<br />
BUSH CORD $275<br />
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Editors’ Note<br />
<strong>November</strong> is a transitional month<br />
for us. <strong>The</strong> turkey has completely<br />
digested... the fall decorations get<br />
packed up and the holidays are just<br />
around the corner.<br />
It is a very important month, specifically <strong>November</strong><br />
11, Remembrance Day. What will you do to<br />
remember? What does that mean to you? Well, last<br />
year our family spent the day with my father-in-law<br />
who’s just turned 93 recently. Emerson is a veteran<br />
who was in WWII and the ceremony that they have<br />
each year at Sunnybrook Health Centre is very<br />
important to him. He is joined by many of his<br />
comrades and their families and this service gives us<br />
an opportunity to thank them for their sacrifices!<br />
So the question again is, “what will you do to<br />
remember?” Did you attend the Support Your Troops<br />
Rally the Mount Albert Legion held? Will you attend<br />
the Town Service on <strong>November</strong> 11th? Or, will you visit<br />
your childs’ school for their presentation?<br />
Whatever you do to remember isn’t what really counts<br />
it is that you remember. Not for just one day, but year<br />
round. Those that served in wars of the past and our<br />
men and women serving today are the reason we have<br />
the freedom to laugh, live, work and play<br />
So, I thank all that have served and are serving today,<br />
including Emerson William Benns<br />
Take care – Christine Benns, Editor<br />
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THE<br />
Next issue:<br />
Get your holiday greetings booked early<br />
(limited space)<br />
It’s registration time again for winter<br />
sessions!<br />
December <strong>2010</strong> deadline: <strong>November</strong> 19<br />
Delivery begins: December 6
East Gwillimbury Skating <strong>2010</strong>/11:<br />
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - Sharon Arena<br />
PUBLIC SKATING: Adults $2 Youth $1 (under16)<br />
Sundays 12:00pm - 1:50pm<br />
Excluding: Sunday, December 26th, March 20th & April 3rd - Ends April 17th<br />
*Please Note: Saturday Public Skating has been postponed until further notice.*<br />
PARENT & TOT SKATE: $2 per Adult $1 per Child<br />
Monday 1:30pm - 2:20pm<br />
Friday 9:00am - 9:50am<br />
Excluding: Monday, October 25th, <strong>2010</strong> – Ends April 15th<br />
ADULT RECREATIONAL SKATE: 18+ years $2 per visit<br />
Tuesday 10:00am - 10:50am<br />
Thursday 2:00pm - 2:50pm<br />
Sunday 9:00pm - 9:50pm<br />
Excluding: Sunday, April 3rd & Thursday, April 14th - Ends April 17th<br />
YOUTH OPEN SKATE: 12+yrs/under 12 with Parent - $5 per person<br />
Youth Shinny Skating Tuesday 7:00am - 7:50am<br />
Youth Figure Skating Thursday 6:00am – 8:00am<br />
RECREATIONAL SHINNY HOCKEY: $6/visit Shinny Pass - $45 for 10<br />
visits<br />
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30am - 1:20pm<br />
Excluding: Monday, October 25th, Friday, April 1st – Ends April 15th<br />
LADIES SHINNY HOCKEY: $6/visit Shinny Pass - $45 for 10 visits<br />
Friday 10:00am – 11:20am<br />
Excluding - April 1st - Ends April 15th<br />
Guy Stramaglia<br />
&<br />
Bruce Trim, Brokers<br />
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2007<br />
1140 Stellar Drive<br />
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B7<br />
East Gwillimbury<br />
Sports Complex<br />
renovations are still<br />
underway.<br />
Please be aware that<br />
times and dates may<br />
change depending on<br />
the progression of<br />
construction.<br />
visit:<br />
www.eastgwillimbury.ca<br />
for more info<br />
and holiday schedules<br />
Omega Realty (1988) Ltd., Brokerage<br />
Independently Owned & Operated<br />
HALL<br />
of<br />
FAME<br />
1990<br />
Toronto Line: (416) 798-7365 (905) 898-1211
WHAT’S ON<br />
Saturdays: Kid's Only<br />
Music, Drama, Stories, Crafts & more!<br />
1:30 - 3:30 pm. Cost is free. Registrations forms<br />
available at www.holtfmc.webs.com<br />
Holt Free Methodist Church<br />
19198 McCowan Road (just north of Mt. Albert Road)<br />
905-473-3783 or holtfmc@gmail.com<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 6<br />
Annual Christmas Bazaar<br />
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St.,<br />
Newmarket (Leslie at Stellar) 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.<br />
Lots of fun for the whole family! Hourly turkey draws,<br />
Penny Raffle, Silent Auction, Hot Lunches. Other<br />
tables rented out to local crafters. Get an early start<br />
on Christmas shopping!<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 6<br />
24th Annual Xmas Country Craft & Gift Show<br />
& Sale<br />
Holland Landing Community Centre,<br />
19513 Yonge St. 10 am to 3 pm<br />
Over 50 Vendors upstairs & down, Lions BBQ.<br />
Admission $1.00 (seniors & children free) proceeds to<br />
East Gwillimbury Xmas food & toy drive. For info<br />
contact Debra at seymourd@rogers.com<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 6<br />
Annual Christmas Bazaar<br />
<strong>The</strong> Anglican Church Women of St. James the Apostle<br />
are hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar in the Parish<br />
Hall at 18794 Leslie Street, Sharon, from 9 a.m. - 12<br />
noon. Baking, silent auction, crafts, and books!<br />
Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 7<br />
Busy Bees Mount Albert Craft Show<br />
10 am to 3:30 pm, Mount Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mt.<br />
Albert Rd., (west of Hwy. 48),<br />
25 plus crafters, free admission, Girl Guides raising<br />
funds selling light refreshments. For information<br />
contact Marlene (905) 473-2742,<br />
or Louise (905) 473-3765.<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 11<br />
Remembrance Day Service<br />
10:50 a.m. East Gwillimbury Civic Center<br />
19000 Leslie Street, Sharon<br />
Refreshments following Ceremony<br />
Everyone Welcome<br />
For information: 905-478-4282 x 1276<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 11<br />
Ted Barris Speaks<br />
on his book, “Breaking the Silence, Veterans<br />
Untold Stories from the Great War to Afghanistan.”<br />
7:30 p.m. Queensville Community Centre<br />
905-836-6832<br />
Friday, <strong>November</strong> 12<br />
Turkey Supper<br />
Mount Albert United Church<br />
Mt. Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mount Albert Rd.<br />
4:30 – 7:00 pm continuous serve.<br />
Take-out available.<br />
For further details call 905 473 2562<br />
Saturdays, <strong>November</strong> 13 and December 3<br />
One Parent Families Fund Raising Dance<br />
Doors open at 8 p.m.<br />
Members $12.00 Guests $15.00<br />
Holland Landing Community Centre<br />
19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing<br />
Barbara 905-557-0143<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 13<br />
Trail Walk<br />
Holland River Trail<br />
Rogers Reservoir Conservation parking lot on<br />
Green Lane east of Second Concession; 9 am<br />
Please dress for the weather.<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 13<br />
Annual Bazaar<br />
<strong>The</strong> A.C.W. at Christ Church, Holland Landing,<br />
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baking, crafts, used books and<br />
lunch available. <strong>The</strong> first ladies group at Christ<br />
Church was formed in 1890, so this year we are<br />
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celebrating our 120th anniversary, so please come<br />
and help us celebrate.<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 13<br />
Annual Beef Dinner<br />
Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St.<br />
Adults $16.00, Children $6.00<br />
3 servings: 5:00pm 6:15pm 7:15pm<br />
For tickets call the church office at 905-478-2231<br />
Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 16<br />
Mt. Albert Garden & Horticultural Society<br />
Annual General Meeting & Awards Banquet. 53<br />
Main St., Mount Albert Community Centre.<br />
6:15 pm. Everyone welcome. Adults $15, Children<br />
under 12, $6. Next meeting: February 2011.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 16<br />
Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting<br />
Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St. W, Lounge 2<br />
at 6:00 pm. Pot Luck Dinner.<br />
Raffle draws and refreshments. Annual<br />
Membership fees: $15/Single, $20/Couple,<br />
$25/Family, $2/Guests. We are a friendly group of<br />
experienced and beginner gardeners. New<br />
members and guests are always welcome! Call<br />
905-898-6381 or visit www.gardenewmarket.ca<br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 17<br />
Teens & Mental Health<br />
Come out for an informative lecture given by<br />
Randy Ketterling on teens and issues related to<br />
anxiety, stress, eating disorders, etc.<br />
Huron Heights Secondary School<br />
40 Huron Heights Drive, Newmarket<br />
phone number: 905-954-1922<br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 17<br />
After School Book Buddies<br />
Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for this<br />
special book club for kids in Grades K - 2.<br />
Time: 3:45 pm Cost: FREE *Registration Required*.<br />
Mount Albert Public Library, 19300 Centre Street.<br />
905-473-2472.<br />
WHAT’S ON<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 20<br />
GR00VE & PLAY<br />
Discover the joys of music with your child. Join Ms.<br />
Jodi for singing, dancing, and musical games. Time:<br />
10:30 am. Ages: 1-5 years (with adult) Cost: FREE<br />
*Registration Required*. Mount Albert Public Library,<br />
19300 Centre Street. 905-473-2472.<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 20<br />
43rd Annual Snowflake Bazaar<br />
St. John Chrysostom Parish<br />
Corner of Main & Ontario Street, Newmarket<br />
9:00 am to 2:00 pm<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 20<br />
NEWMARKET SANTA CLAUS PARADE<br />
Parade begins at corner of Lorne and Eagle St. at<br />
11:00 a.m. East to Main St., North on Main St., West<br />
on Davis Dr. to Parkside Dr. Bring the family and<br />
welcome Santa to Newmarket!<br />
Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 28<br />
East Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade<br />
2:00 pm in Sharon<br />
<strong>The</strong>me: <strong>The</strong> Magic of Christmas<br />
Questions contact Leisure Services at 905-478-3820<br />
Find more events at:<br />
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Look for the ongoing events at:<br />
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/whatCurrent.html<br />
Look for December Events on page 11<br />
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WELLNESS<br />
Reaching for the Stars… Making the Most of Stretching<br />
by Kim Mortson<br />
You can not attempt any physical activity or sport without hearing the ever repeated, “Don’t forget to stretch!”<br />
From shovelling the driveway to running marathons, we all know we “should” stretch… but what does it<br />
really mean?<br />
Childs Play! Stretching is a natural and instinctive activity that we can witness with our furry friends or even<br />
with babies. After long periods of inactivity or waking from sleep, stretching allows us to lengthen muscles<br />
that may have not moved or stretched for some time. It feels good to stretch and get our circulation going. We<br />
can use stretching to our advantage as part of our exercise routine or around our daily activities. Stretching<br />
helps to increase our flexibility and range of motion resulting in increased performance and possible decreased<br />
injury. Here are some simple guidelines to help keep this natural activity from getting complicated or<br />
even dangerous.<br />
It’s a Warm Topic… For many warming up and stretching are used<br />
interchangeably. Although stretching should be part of your warm-up it<br />
is not a substitute for it. In fact, muscles must be warmed before<br />
attempting your stretches. Perform a light 5 -10 minute warm up routine<br />
before stretching to prepare your muscles for action. <strong>The</strong> best type of<br />
stretching to perform before your workout is dynamic stretching. This is<br />
stretching that involves movement of the muscles. Dynamic stretching<br />
includes arm circles, walking lunges, side bends and trunk rotations.<br />
Keep it Cool! It’s not only a matter of preparing your muscles before<br />
your workout, stretching is an important part of your body’s recovery<br />
afterward. After a workout your muscle fibres are shortened and need<br />
lengthening to increase flexibility. Static stretching, such as a hamstring stretch or triceps stretch is preformed<br />
by elongating the muscle and holding it there for a brief period of time. Since these stretches are preformed<br />
while the body is at rest, static stretching is most effective as part of a cool down. Start these stretches<br />
immediately after, when muscles are still warm, this will give the most lengthening benefit to the muscles, and<br />
practically eliminate the risk of joint injury<br />
What’s In It for Me! You don’t have to be a gold medal athlete to reap the benefits of stretching. Making<br />
stretching part of your daily activities can help with the following:<br />
• Increased Blood Circulation- moving blood to all joints and muscles, bringing along with it nutrients and<br />
oxygen, and taking away toxins.<br />
• Increased Range of Motion- allowing you to do more, for longer.<br />
• Stress Relief- allowing time to relax your tired muscles and to clear your head.<br />
Too Much of a Good Thing? It is possible to overstretch. Overstretching occurs when the muscle or joint is<br />
stretched to the point of strain or injury. This can trigger muscle spasms as your body’s way of protecting the<br />
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muscle from being torn off the bone. You can also develop strains in the more superficial fibres, which can take<br />
months to heal. Know your body; if you feel pain while stretching, it’s your body’s way of telling you, you’ve<br />
gone too far!<br />
Before and after a day of hiking or sitting in front of your computer for 8 hours, stretching is what your body<br />
naturally needs, so go ahead and reach for the stars!<br />
By Kim Mortson, owner of Body Design. Kim is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Well<br />
Specialist, Older Adult Fitness Pro Trainer and Cancer Exercise Specialist. Body Design offers<br />
personal training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching to assist individuals achieve their fitness and<br />
weight loss goals. www.bodydesign.ca<br />
“Fallen leaves lying on<br />
the grass in the<br />
<strong>November</strong> sun bring<br />
more happiness than<br />
the daffodils”<br />
– Cyril Connoly<br />
THANK YOU EAST GWILLIMBURY<br />
My sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you who supported me<br />
in this election allowing me to continue serving as your voice for the<br />
next four years. I am humbled by the overwhelming trust and<br />
confidence that you have instilled in me.<br />
My congratulations to Marlene Johnston, Tara Roy-DiClemente and<br />
John Eaton and to our new Mayor Virginia Hackson. I look forward<br />
to working together as a team as we face amazing opportunities for<br />
East Gwillimbury over our term of office.<br />
To the candidates who were not successful thank you for putting<br />
forward your names and your platforms I commend you for wanting<br />
to make East Gwillimbury an even better place to live.<br />
As we near the holiday season, my very best wishes for all of you<br />
and all the best for the New Year.<br />
CATHY MORTON<br />
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Top 10 Jobs<br />
in Canada<br />
source: www.canadianliving.com<br />
From the skilled trades to college professor, check out<br />
the list of top 10 hot jobs and discover the positions that<br />
are in demand across Canada. <strong>The</strong>se trades and<br />
professions are booming, so if you have the training and<br />
aptitude for one of these gigs, you can expect good<br />
money, a relative amount of job security and the<br />
knowledge that companies are vying to hire you.<br />
1. Financial manager<br />
Demand for money managers is increasing as the private<br />
and government sectors are looking for whizzes who<br />
know the complexities of financial management.<br />
What to expect: An unemployment rate half that of the<br />
Canadian average.<br />
Tip: If you have knowledge of foreign finance or are<br />
fluent in a foreign language, consider yourself doubly<br />
attractive -- and pack your bags for a potentially jet-set<br />
international career.<br />
Getting started: Visit the international Financial<br />
Management Association's website at fma.org.<br />
2. Skilled tradesperson<br />
If you don't want an office job, but do want a salary that<br />
pays above the national average, this is the sector for you.<br />
Unfortunately (or fortunately for you, depending on how<br />
you look at it), the skilled trades have suffered<br />
stigmatization for a generation. As a result, a shortage of<br />
tradespeople is looming in the service (chefs,<br />
horticulturists), construction (electricians, carpenters,<br />
plumbers), transportation (aviation technicians,<br />
automotive service technicians) and manufacturing<br />
(industrial mechanics, tool and die makers) sectors.<br />
Tip: In the next two decades, 40 per cent of new<br />
jobs are supposed to be in the skilled trades<br />
and technologies.<br />
Getting started: Visit careersintrades.ca for information<br />
on training (including paid apprenticeships).<br />
3. College or vocational school teacher<br />
<strong>The</strong> boom in skilled trades means there's also a need for<br />
instructors at community colleges, Quebec's CEGEPs,<br />
technical institutes and other<br />
vocational schools.<br />
What to expect: <strong>The</strong> number of job openings exceeds the<br />
number of candidates, especially with retirements<br />
expected over the years to come, plus increased<br />
government funding.<br />
Tip: If your discipline is new technology or the skilled<br />
trades, your prospects are particularly good.<br />
Getting Started: Go to Service Canada's website,<br />
jobfutures.ca, for more info.<br />
4. Dentist or dental hygienist<br />
Dentistry is a field you can really sink your teeth into,<br />
whether you've got the stamina to stick it out through<br />
three years of undergrad university studies plus four to<br />
five years of dentistry school or want to get working in<br />
this field sooner by becoming a dental hygienist.To<br />
obtain a diploma in dental hygiene, you can attend a<br />
private educational institution for a minimum of 16<br />
months, or a 2 year program at a community college.<br />
What to expect: <strong>The</strong>re are currently more job openings<br />
than there are qualified people to fill them, in both<br />
positions.<br />
Tip: the industry will continue to grow as Canada's aging<br />
population requires more care, more Canadians enjoy<br />
dental coverage, and the booming demand for adult<br />
cosmetic dentistry continues (thank you, Hollywood!).<br />
Getting started: <strong>The</strong> Canadian Dental Association's<br />
website (www.cda-adc.ca) has lots of info on the<br />
profession.<br />
5. Computer and information systems managers<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2001 slowdown in the computer industry didn't put<br />
a dent in this field. Wage growth is still better than<br />
average, as are actual wages (almost double the national<br />
average), while the unemployment rate is well below the<br />
national average.<br />
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DECEMBER<br />
EVENTS<br />
Saturday,<br />
December 4<br />
Mount Albert<br />
Lions’ Santa Claus<br />
Parade<br />
starts 11:00 am<br />
downtown streets.<br />
Bring a non-perishable food item for the<br />
Food Drive.<br />
Saturday, December 4<br />
Christmas Musical Concert with J. Lemme &<br />
friends<br />
Mount Albert United Church, 41 Alice Street<br />
Fundraiser for the Church General fund.<br />
7:30 pm.<br />
Tickets $20.00 / Seniors & Students 18 &<br />
under $15.00. For info and tickets<br />
call 905 473 2562<br />
Sunday, December 5<br />
York Region Community Choir presents<br />
"Classics of Christmas"<br />
A concert celebrating the Holiday Season.<br />
2 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church,<br />
79 Victoria Street, Aurora. Tickets $10.00<br />
For tickets, Please call Heather<br />
@ 905-853-6925<br />
Saturday, December 11<br />
THE HARMONY CHORALE presents<br />
a Fall/Advent/Christmas Concert<br />
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St.,<br />
Newmarket. 7 pm. Admission $15,<br />
children Free<br />
Proceeds to SES Church funds and the St.<br />
Vincent de Paul Society.<br />
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Sharon Temple<br />
Highlights<br />
18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario L0G 1V0<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sharon Temple presents the "Gatehouse Christmas Sale" celebrating "<strong>The</strong> Magic of Christmas" on<br />
Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 28 from noon-4:30pm. All stock items are 20% off. Please join us for this special sale.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sharon Temple presents "A Victorian Christmas," December 4, <strong>2010</strong> at 5:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm.<br />
Please join us for a sumptuous Christmas Dinner with Christmas Crackers, Victorian parlour games and<br />
charades, carol singing and more. Guests will be able to enjoy our latest Christmas exhibit. Father Christmas may<br />
even stop by! Cash bar and door prizes. Tickets: $40.00 Reservations required. Please call 905-478-2389<br />
for tickets.<br />
Winter/Spring visits are by special appointment for groups and visiting scholars 905.478.2389 or<br />
info@sharontemple.ca<br />
Rebuilding Hope - One Stone at a Time<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sharon Temple Museum Society is raising $170,000.00 to restore the Sharon Temple.<br />
Your donation will be used for matching the funds received by our Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Your name will<br />
be published on our website and at the Temple. Or become a member of the Temple.<br />
Why is the Sharon Temple Important?<br />
Completed in 1832, Sharon Temple is recognized by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario as<br />
a site of great architectural and historic significance. It is among the most widely celebrated buildings in Canada<br />
and one of our first examples of historic preservation. John Ralston Saul has called it “the birthplace of<br />
democracy in Canada,” a pioneering centre for social justice and political reform. It is home to an outstanding<br />
music festival and superb educational programming. It is owned and operated today by the Sharon Temple<br />
Museum Society, an incorporated not-for-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers and a small<br />
professionally trained staff.<br />
A Building in Danger<br />
Despite ongoing care and maintenance, Sharon Temple is in need of immediate structural repair. Its foundations<br />
and parts of its wooden frame need to be strengthened, repaired or rebuilt. It has no fire suppression or security<br />
systems. <strong>The</strong> Sharon Temple Museum Society has engaged some of Canada’s leading conservation experts to<br />
advise on what must be done to preserve this landmark for the future. <strong>The</strong> Society works in partnership with the<br />
Ontario Heritage Trust and Parks Canada.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Need<br />
To address the critical conservation needs of Sharon Temple, $900,000 is needed.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Plan and How It Can be Funded<br />
Work has been divided into three phases. Phases one and two will repair the foundations and the Temple’s<br />
wooden frame. Phase three will include a fire suppression and security system.<br />
To reach its goal of $900,000, the Sharon Temple Museum Society has secured approximately $170,000<br />
through its own fundraising efforts. We have also been a recipient of an Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Not-For-<br />
Profit Intake for $560,000. But we still need to raise more funds to complete this restoration!<br />
Congratulations to the new<br />
Council of East Gwillimbury<br />
Mayor, Virginia Hackson; Councillors<br />
Cathy Morton, Marlene Johnson,<br />
Tara Roy-DiClemente and John Eaton.<br />
You all ran a great campaign.<br />
Thank you to all the residents who<br />
entrusted their votes to me.<br />
I strongly believe in the will of the people<br />
and look forward to supporting the new<br />
Council in any way I can.<br />
Best wishes for your term.<br />
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Tales N’Trails<br />
<strong>The</strong> East Gwillimbury Trails Committee<br />
Vivian Creek Trail<br />
by Sharon Hamilton<br />
Life is enveloped in change! Having just experienced a magnificent fall walk on the Vivian Creek Trail, I<br />
set down to write about the wonderful experience when it occurred to me that the trail as I had experienced<br />
it would have vastly changed by time and nature and though altered after three weeks, would be neither worse<br />
nor better, just different. As members of the East Gwillimbury Trails Committee we plan and work to make<br />
changes to the trails with the purpose of improving them for you in some way. One such trail is the Vivian<br />
Creek Trail in Mount Albert.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Vivian Creek Trail has undergone a major transformation since its inclusion on our trails roster several<br />
years ago. Having no name at its adoption by the committee it was labeled for its significant geographical<br />
feature, the Vivian Creek, which traversed it. <strong>The</strong> trail had three access points i.e.; off Samuel Harper Court,<br />
off Royal Oak Road and off Valley Mills Road. Consisting of a narrow path its single loop ran up and down<br />
a steep hill mostly through grassland vegetation and took about 30 minutes in total to navigate. A<br />
questionable creek crossing consisted of some boards nailed together and jammed against a couple of trees.<br />
This changed quickly when the committee defied the winter elements to erect a much safer wooden bridge<br />
which is still in use. <strong>The</strong> other difficulty, and this is one on which we continue to work on, was the sheerness<br />
of the incline up and down the hill. During our first IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Trail<br />
Building School the gradient was modified and the trail lengthened.<br />
Several work sessions and a second IMBA Trail Building School further modified and lengthened the trail.<br />
<strong>The</strong> trash dumping at the top of the hill which had occurred over time has been stopped by the Town and the<br />
unsightly mess cleaned up. <strong>The</strong> Mount Albert Scouts have planted trees within the area to increase wildlife<br />
habitat and biological diversity. <strong>The</strong> Town has opened the Vivian Creek Park complete with parking lot and<br />
connected it with a whole new section of trail within the park to our original loop and naturally this afforded<br />
a fourth and very attractive access egress point on Centre Street. Yet another segment of trail, still to be<br />
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completed and containing some interesting features i.e.; a stone crossing thanks to one of our IMBA Trail<br />
Building sessions and steps to facilitate a steep descent is a work in progress. <strong>The</strong> steps were installed this<br />
summer through the efforts of the “YES Rangers”* who, during their work found it necessary to modify a<br />
temporary log bridge. However, said modification did not please all users. <strong>The</strong> young grandson of a friend, in<br />
fact, mourned the loss of the imagination stirring qualities of the removed log structure. Once this section is<br />
completed and the new bridge is erected a large loop will be formed which will permit access to a variety of<br />
loops for your exploration.<br />
<strong>The</strong> East Gwillimbury Trails Committee invites you to explore the Vivian Creek Trail, an ever changing and<br />
evolving treasure within your community.<br />
Our thanks: A hearty thank you goes to the lady who was seen picking up a large piece of garbage for deposit<br />
into the bin.<br />
*<strong>The</strong> YES Rangers is an MNR Stewardship Program that employs local 17 year olds who carry out stewardship<br />
projects to enhance natural spaces throughout their communities. <strong>The</strong>ir projects this summer have included<br />
invasive species removal, stream restoration, trail maintenance, habitat construction and enhancement. <strong>The</strong><br />
list goes on. Students who have participated in this opportunity rave about it and a letter I have read from a<br />
parent of one of those young people is also a dedicated proponent.<br />
Further information and photos can be found at: http://www.ontariostewardship.org/councils/york/<br />
<strong>The</strong> East Gwillimbury Trails committee members monthly walk one of the trails in Town. All are welcome to<br />
join us for these walks. Come along to share with us a little nature, some fresh air and exercise.<br />
Please come dressed appropriately for the weather. Walks begin at 9:00AM.<br />
<strong>November</strong>’s Walk: We will walk the Holland River Trail. Meet at Rogers Reservoir Conservation parking lot<br />
on Green Lane east of Second Concession<br />
December’s Walk: We will explore the Vivian Creek Trail. Meet in the parking lot in Vivian Creek Park on<br />
the east side of Centre Street in Mount Albert<br />
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Former Royal Navy Depot<br />
Student Riley Ballard<br />
represented Queensville P.S.<br />
at the unveiling of the<br />
Holland Landing Depot<br />
Provincial Plaque. <strong>The</strong><br />
unveiling took place on<br />
September 30, <strong>2010</strong> in the<br />
Council Chambers at the<br />
Town Civic Centre in<br />
Sharon.<br />
Holland's Landing Depot<br />
<strong>The</strong> Royal Navy Depot<br />
Holland Landing, constructed<br />
during the War of<br />
1812, stood just north of<br />
this site on the east bank of<br />
Soldiers' Bay. Its buildings<br />
and other facilities served as<br />
an administrative and transshipment centre within a network of roads, waterways, portages and posts that<br />
connected Lake Ontario to the upper Great Lakes. To avoid American forces in the Niagara-Lake Erie-Detroit<br />
River corridor, British authorities moved vital supplies from York (Toronto) through this depot to Georgian<br />
Bay to support the successful war effort on the upper lakes. In addition, they distributed gifts to Aboriginal<br />
allies in the region from this site. After the return of peace in 1815, officials gradually concentrated most local<br />
military operations at Penetanguishene, which led to the decline and abandonment of the depot in the 1830s.<br />
Afterwards, travellers occasionally used it for shelter until it was transferred to private ownership in the 1860s.<br />
"<strong>The</strong> Town of East Gwillimbury honours its roots, and celebrates its historical heritage. We are delighted that<br />
this Ontario Heritage Trust plaque will highlight the significance of this site in the Town's history," said James<br />
Young, Mayor of the Town of East Gwillimbury. "We are grateful for the support of the East Gwillimbury<br />
Historical Society and Nancy Eves, who have provided valuable historical advice and perspective to<br />
appreciate the importance of this landmark."<br />
<strong>The</strong> provincial plaque will be permanently installed on the north side of Queensville Sideroad West, at the<br />
southeast end of Soldiers' Bay.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Ontario Heritage Trust's Provincial Plaque Program commemorates significant people, places and events<br />
in Ontario's history. <strong>The</strong> Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario, dedicated to identifying, preserving,<br />
protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.<br />
source/photo: Vicki Janes and www.heritagefdn.on.ca<br />
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<strong>November</strong> 11th<br />
More Than Just One Day<br />
by Owen M. Smith<br />
Remembrance Day is a tribute to our Canadian history and a reminder to the world that evil must<br />
be opposed. Our children need not fear the future if we accept the knowledge that good does<br />
triumph over evil… and that there were people, as there are today, who accepted the responsibility<br />
to combat evil when it appeared.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ‘baby boomers’ grew up with parents who experienced the cruelty of a world at war and who<br />
set examples for their children on the cost of peace. Younger generations today can hear the first<br />
hand stories from their aging grandparents only for a few more precious years – until they too are<br />
gone with their stories of history lived.<br />
Along the way, our children, and we may be called upon to do a service for<br />
our country – to take up the quarrel with the foe – to catch the torch<br />
from failing hands and hold it high, as do our Canadian troops today<br />
in Afghanistan and around the world.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fallen heroes, who paid the ultimate price to defeat evil, made<br />
it possible for us to live without fear – to feel dawn, see sunsets<br />
glow, to love and be loved.<br />
We should never forget – not even for just one day!<br />
To those who served and to those who serve – thanks - we shall<br />
always remember!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Directors, staff and members of<br />
the Sharon Temple National Historic Site &<br />
Museum extend our sincere thanks to the<br />
community for supporting our<br />
second annual lottery.<br />
<strong>The</strong> winning ticket for ‘A Draw for Barcelona’, a trip valued at<br />
$11,000, was chosen on Friday, September 3, <strong>2010</strong> at the<br />
annual Illumination event at the Sharon Temple,<br />
18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario.<br />
Our congratulations go out to the owner of ticket<br />
#469: TMP - <strong>The</strong> Mitchell Partnership<br />
<strong>The</strong> funds from this lottery go to the restoration of the Temple<br />
and the maintenance of the site. Thank you for your support!<br />
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Remembering to say thanks<br />
(NC)—When you think of Canada's multicultural society and all the freedoms and opportunities that we<br />
experience on a daily basis, devoting a few minutes of silence on Remembrance Day to think of our troops is<br />
an important and meaningful gesture. Our soldiers and veterans sacrificed their time, personal comforts, and<br />
in many cases their lives so we could enjoy ours. Here are some other ways that you can show gratitude:<br />
Wear a poppy. From the last Friday in October to <strong>November</strong> 11, pin a poppy on the left lapel of your garment<br />
or as close to the heart as possible. This will publicly remind you of our soldiers' sacrifices and will encourage<br />
others to do the same.<br />
Write to soldiers. Send a letter or card to express your appreciation. Mailing addresses are listed on the<br />
Department of National Defence website. You can also post a message to troops on the site's message board.<br />
Donate in honour of a soldier. Just as the Canadian Forces aim to bring peace and security to countries in need,<br />
consider doing your part to help those around the world who are suffering. Charities like Christian Children's<br />
Fund of Canada offer a gift catalogue where you can purchase items such as fruit trees or insecticide treated<br />
bed nets in honour of one of Canada's heroes. You can also personalize a card and mail your thanks to a<br />
Canadian Forces member. Visit www.ccfcanada.ca/GiftCatalogue.<br />
www.newscanada.com<br />
Remembrance<br />
Day Service<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 11<br />
10:50 a.m. (Outdoors)<br />
East Gwillimbury Civic Center<br />
19000 Leslie Street, Sharon<br />
Refreshments following<br />
ceremony.<br />
Everyone Welcome!<br />
For information:<br />
905-478-4282 x 1276<br />
photo: Christine Benns / Remembrance Day Service at Town Hall 2008<br />
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IZZY Doll Program<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mount Albert United Church and the Keswick Knitter Circle have<br />
under taken the IZZY Doll program which involves knitting comfort dolls<br />
that our Canadian Troops hand out to children in East Africa, Sudan, Haiti,<br />
and Kandahar. <strong>The</strong> IZZY Dolls are named after Mark Isfeld who was killed<br />
in Croatia by a land mine. Mark and his mother Carol made these dolls and<br />
distributed them everywhere to children in Croatia. Since then his fellow<br />
soldiers have carried on this tradition distributing dolls and boomer hats<br />
wherever Canadian soldiers are performing duties.<br />
In the past few years it has grown<br />
across the country with church<br />
groups and seniors groups<br />
knitting away. <strong>The</strong> dolls are<br />
collected by ICROSS Canada<br />
and then packed in boxes with<br />
medical supplies, etc., then sent<br />
to CFB Trenton and flown over<br />
on the new C-17's.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mount Albert United<br />
Church undertook this project<br />
and the first dolls were handed<br />
over to ICROSS Canada during a<br />
service at the church on Sunday,<br />
September 26.<br />
For more information and an<br />
IZZY Doll pattern go to.<br />
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Veterans' Week <strong>2010</strong>, <strong>November</strong> 5 to 11<br />
How will you Remember?<br />
Each year, from <strong>November</strong> 5 to 11, Canadians join<br />
together to celebrate Veterans’ Week - this year is no<br />
different. During this week, hundreds of commemorative<br />
ceremonies and events will take place across the country<br />
to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and<br />
honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.<br />
Today, many Canadian Forces members are returning<br />
home from missions around the world. Canadians<br />
recognize the commitment made by our service men and<br />
women and their families. <strong>The</strong>y, along with past<br />
generations of Veterans, have made many sacrifices in<br />
the name of peace and freedom.<br />
This Veterans’ Week, take the remembrance challenge.<br />
Your challenge is to make remembrance more than<br />
something you feel, make it something you do. <strong>The</strong>re are<br />
many ways to show that you remember and honour our<br />
Veterans:<br />
Pin a poppy above your heart.<br />
Attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony.<br />
Talk to a friend or relative who has just returned home<br />
from Afghanistan or who served in other areas of<br />
conflict.<br />
Listen to Veterans talk about their experiences.<br />
Create a mashup and share it on the YouTube Channel<br />
and on our Veterans' Week Remembrance Feed.<br />
Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook fan page,<br />
write on our wall and share how you remember.<br />
Change your Facebook profile picture to a poppy.<br />
Blog, tweet or update your Facebook status about the<br />
importance of remembrance.<br />
Above all, we must vow never to forget. However you<br />
choose to remember, be sure you tell a friend, a family<br />
member or a colleague. Together, it is our duty to pass on<br />
the legacy and keep the memories of our Canadian<br />
Veterans alive.<br />
This Veterans' Week, how will you<br />
remember?<br />
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decorating<br />
Frustration sets in with a move… Part 1<br />
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, we enjoyed our trip to Montreal to visit family; some took part in the<br />
University of Montreal Football game and for me, it was time to do a little shopping. On our way back we<br />
always find time to drop in and see our aunt. Since the passing of her husband only a short time ago, our aunt<br />
underwent knee surgery. It came time for her to leave the rehabilitation centre to make way for other new<br />
patients. At this point she needed to find an alternate type of living facility that could provide her with meals,<br />
cleaning services, doctors for physiotherapy and social activities. Returning to her empty home would be very<br />
difficult and lonely for her. Her nieces and nephews gathered to discuss her options. <strong>The</strong> hunt for a residence<br />
facility that could provide many of the amenities that she would need to live life, enjoy social interaction,<br />
provided 3 meals/day and a wide range of services began.<br />
Most people at this point in their life would find it scary being faced to leave home alone under these<br />
circumstances. Here are a few steps that would ensure a smoother move:<br />
1. Hire a certified, elite staging professional who can consult and organize the process for the home and new<br />
residence. It is usually easier for family members to work with a third party because of conflicts that<br />
families may experience during a process such as this.<br />
2. Locate and secure the best residence that satisfies your family member’s list of “must haves” where they<br />
would feel comfortable and worry-free.<br />
3. Develop a moving plan (what is going to be packed and moved to the residence, what is going to be sold,<br />
donated or gifted to others).<br />
4. Plan visitations to the new location so family members will feel more comfortable when they can<br />
experience their new surroundings; feeling rushed creates anxiety.<br />
5. Prepare a floor plan in the new residence for the furniture and belongings that will be part of the new place<br />
6. Ensure that their power of attorney and other legal documents are in place, getting advice from an attorney<br />
is highly recommended as early as possible.<br />
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I would advise to start planning as early as possible to<br />
make a smoother transition later on. In our family<br />
situation, our aunt was lucky to have family members<br />
who were willing to travel 2+ hours each time to visit<br />
her, take care of all banking and billing and organize the<br />
movers with her belongings from the house to the new<br />
residence. At this time our aunt is comfortable in her<br />
new place and surrounded with all her special treasures<br />
to make her feel at home.<br />
Susan Crema-Martin is a Certified Elite<br />
Canadian Staging Professional – CCSP<br />
Mentor, and President, York Region - Real<br />
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marketing board in British Columbia. <strong>The</strong> company intentionally produced more eggs than it was allowed under its<br />
quota because it wanted to meet the demand of a significant customer. <strong>The</strong> B.C. marketing board imposed a fine of<br />
approximately $270,000, which the company paid and deducted as a cost of doing business - after all, the company<br />
had to pay tax on the additional profits from the sale of the "over-quota" eggs.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) objected to the deduction of this penalty arguing that in order for a penalty or<br />
fine to be tax deductible, the jurisprudence to date indicated that the penalty or fine must have been unavoidable<br />
and must not be against "public policy". <strong>The</strong> SCC disagreed and allowed the deduction of the fine, as it saw nothing<br />
in the Income Tax Act that distinguished the deductibility of a fine or penalty incurred to earn income from any<br />
other otherwise deductible business expense.<br />
Clearly the tax man, unhappy with this state of affairs, introduced this measure to eliminate it. As the government<br />
stated, "it is generally recognized that to allow a deduction for a fine or penalty that has been imposed in respect of<br />
a particular act or omission by a taxpayer, diminishes the disincentive to engage in that activity. Generally, therefore,<br />
such a deduction is contrary to overall public policy objectives".<br />
Interest and penalties<br />
Interest and penalties can be charged under the Income Tax Act for late-filing a tax return or late-payment of tax<br />
owing. If a taxpayer files his or her return after April 30 (or June 15 for the self-employed), there is a five per cent<br />
penalty on the amount of tax that was unpaid at the time the return was due plus an additional one per cent per<br />
month penalty on the amount due for each month the return is late (up to a maximum of 12 per cent).<br />
If this is the second time that the taxpayer has been late and he or she was previously charged a late-filing penalty<br />
in any of the prior three years, the late-filing penalties double to 10 per cent of the unpaid amount plus two per cent<br />
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TAX TIPS CONTINUED<br />
for each late month, to a maximum of 20 months. This<br />
higher penalty would only be charged if the taxpayer has<br />
also received a formal demand to file from the CRA.<br />
If you file your return late because of circumstances<br />
beyond your control, CRA may waive or cancel the latefiling<br />
penalty they have charged you. If this happens,<br />
complete Form RC4288, Request for Taxpayer Relief,<br />
and mail it to CRA. Only requests relating to tax years<br />
ending in any of the 10 calendar years before the year<br />
you make the request will be considered. For example, a<br />
request made in <strong>2010</strong> must relate to the 2000 or a<br />
subsequent tax year to be considered.<br />
If the taxpayer fails to pay the required amount of tax on<br />
time, even if his or her return was filed on time, he or<br />
she will be subject to arrears interest. <strong>The</strong> interest, which<br />
is not tax deductible, is compounded daily and charged<br />
at the CRA prescribed rate plus an additional four per<br />
cent. <strong>The</strong> rate (changes quarterly) indicated below is in<br />
effect from July 1, <strong>2010</strong> to September 30, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Income tax<br />
• <strong>The</strong> interest rate charged on overdue taxes, Canada<br />
Pension Plan contributions, and Employment Insurance<br />
premiums will be 5%.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> interest rate paid to corporate taxpayers on<br />
overpayments will be 1%.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> interest rate paid to non corporate taxpayers will<br />
be 3%.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for<br />
employees and shareholders from interest-free and lowinterest<br />
loans will be 1%.<br />
<strong>The</strong> technical interpretation<br />
In a technical interpretation (2005-0119721E5), the<br />
CRA was asked to comment, in light of the legislation,<br />
whether various penalties, fines and interest imposed by<br />
various taxing statutes are deductible.<br />
Penalties: <strong>The</strong> CRA responded that, under the new<br />
legislation, no deduction is permitted for any fines and<br />
penalties other than those specifically prescribed by the<br />
tax regulations. Currently, only three penalties are<br />
prescribed:<br />
• the penalty for late payment of GST,<br />
• the penalty for late payment of duties, and<br />
• the penalty for the late remittance of the September<br />
11 Air Travellers Security Charge.<br />
Interest: <strong>The</strong> new non-deductibility rule does not,<br />
however, generally apply to the deductibility of interest.<br />
That being said, the Income Tax Act has its own specific<br />
rule introduced in 1989 that specifically prohibits<br />
interest on unpaid income taxes to be deductible. This<br />
may be contrasted with the Excise Tax Act (which<br />
imposes the GST), which does not contain a similar<br />
provision and thus interest owing on late GST<br />
remittance would be tax deductible.<br />
With respect to interest on provincial taxes owing, the<br />
CRA stated that such interest would also not be<br />
deductible in computing income.<br />
Finally, the CRA confirmed that any interest assessed<br />
under the Canada Pension Plan Act or Employment<br />
Insurance Act due to an untimely remittance of an<br />
employer source deduction would be deductible in<br />
computing business income.<br />
Bookkeepers should set up separate accounts for<br />
deductible and non-deductible interest and penalties.<br />
Ian Hawkins is the principal of Mount<br />
Albert Tax Company located next to<br />
the Post Office on Centre Street,<br />
Mount Albert.<br />
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SNEEZE FACTS for<br />
SNIFFLING WORKERS<br />
Sneezes, like it or not, give your honker a voice. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
sudden and often violent explosions of air and liquid were<br />
once thought to be little more than your nose’s way of<br />
cleaning up shop. However, with a little understanding<br />
about sneezeology, individuals around the world<br />
are embracing the spasmodic interruption and<br />
celebrating the sneeze.<br />
What your Sneeze says about You<br />
<strong>The</strong> explosion caused by a sneeze may just<br />
provide the behavioral indicators necessary to<br />
get to know your new colleague. A sneeze can act as<br />
a dead giveaway of your true personality, according to<br />
Patty Wood, sneeze expert. While a sneeze is a<br />
sneeze, according to Wood, the idiosyncrasies that<br />
accompany the act are behavioral giveaways. For example,<br />
restraining your sneeze suggests that you dislike conflict<br />
and hope to get on well with others while a fast and<br />
decisive sneeze displays personal efficiency.<br />
Sneeze in Threes? Yes, Please!<br />
Survey results show that 50% of successive sneezers are<br />
charismatic, creative and good communicators. <strong>The</strong> other<br />
50% miss out, according to surveys, and pick up the cost of<br />
extra tissues for being triple-threat sneezers. Think your<br />
triple sneezing session is worse than a one-ply tissue?<br />
Think again. <strong>The</strong> world record holder for successive<br />
sneezing, UK resident Donna Griffiths, sneezed for 978<br />
days in a row. Donna sneezed up a storm in ’81, producing<br />
around one million sniffle explosions. Since around<br />
100,000 bacteria fly out with each sneeze, Donna may have<br />
spread up to 100 billion bacterial buddies by year end.<br />
While the source of Donna’s unfortunate sneezing session<br />
is unknown, we do know that sneezing normally occurs<br />
when particles take shelter in your shnozz. Pollutants from<br />
the air and dust bunnies from behind the filing cabinet<br />
enter into your nose, causing the human body to expel them<br />
in a fabulous spectacle of 100mph spray.<br />
Look Toward the Light for Sneeze Stimulation<br />
Your glowing computer screen or curtainless window may<br />
be to blame for your sneezes, that is, if you’re lucky enough<br />
to have a photonic sneeze reflex. 1 in every 3 people<br />
sneezes as a result of light sensitivity, with other sneeze<br />
summoning activities including over eating, shivering,<br />
and eyebrow tweezing.<br />
Corporate Kleenex for Sneeze Filled Workplaces<br />
While individual sneeze style sings of your personality,<br />
workplace sneeze parties reveal only the location of<br />
your abundant dust bunny supply. Toronto software<br />
company SAS Institute constructed a Green<br />
office building with the intent of fighting<br />
the “sneeze factor” normally inherent in<br />
old, stuffy buildings. <strong>The</strong> new post<br />
renovation open office environment now<br />
allows air to circulate better.<br />
That tickle in your nose is looking for escape, so<br />
don’t be afraid to let it out in the board room. Make<br />
sure you cover your sneeze with your sleeve!<br />
THANK YOU<br />
I would like to take this opportunity to<br />
express my gratitude to the residents of<br />
East Gwillimbury for their show of support<br />
for me during this past Municipal election.<br />
I would especially like to show my heartfelt<br />
appreciation to my Campaign Team for<br />
their hard work, invaluable contribution of<br />
time and effort, and their dedication.<br />
Sincere congratulations to our new Town<br />
Council and I wish them all the best during<br />
their upcoming term.<br />
Thank you,<br />
Paul Taylor<br />
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CIRCLES: SPORTS DAY<br />
by Vicki Pinkerton<br />
If you shut your eyes and think for a moment about<br />
Mount Albert, surely Sports Day, the annual spring fair<br />
comes to mind. I moved to town in the fall 25 years ago<br />
and when spring came around, I began to notice the<br />
preparations for something big going on in the park.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first weekend in June, music drifting over the fence<br />
drew the kids and me to our very first Sports Day and<br />
we have never looked back. After 85 years, Sports Day<br />
is woven into the fabric of the town in such a way that<br />
people don't even need to consult the calendar when<br />
asked to do something on the first Saturday in June.<br />
“No sorry, I can't that’s Sports Day Weekend.”<br />
Sports Day has always been an event that conjures up<br />
community. <strong>The</strong> first few times it was held, it was to<br />
raise funds for land to build a community park and<br />
playground. Until just recently, any money raised by<br />
the event, stayed in the park to build and maintain the<br />
facilities there. This included upgrades to the kitchen,<br />
playground, washrooms and even to support Mount<br />
Albert Family Place which operates out of the lower<br />
level of the hall. In the past couple of years, the Sports<br />
Day Committee expanded its reach to contribute funds<br />
to a splash pad project behind the library.<br />
I guess what I love about Sports Day is the fact that it<br />
is the community. It is 100% put on by volunteers; the<br />
organizing, the dinners, parade, dances, everything, all<br />
volunteers. <strong>The</strong> list of sponsors is almost a directory of<br />
all of the businesses in Mount Albert and East<br />
Gwillimbury with many from surrounding areas.<br />
Almost every group or business in town, from churches<br />
to kids groups, the Lions, Firefighters and the Schools<br />
have a role to play. Slow pitch teams come from all over<br />
and on that weekend, everybody goes, not just residents<br />
but past residents, people who used to come when they<br />
were kids. It is a homecoming weekend in every sense<br />
of the word.<br />
I interviewed Cathy Morton about the history and<br />
importance of the weekend to our community. She is<br />
part of a family dynasty that has been involved almost<br />
since its inception. Her father before her, then her, her<br />
husband and even their children worked toward making<br />
the weekend successful for many years. People love the<br />
sense of being a part of something that really brings<br />
you connections with all of your neighbours.<br />
I talked to Evelyn McGuckin, who has seen numerous<br />
Sports Day weekends. She reminisced about playing<br />
the piano at an outdoor dance held in the tennis courts<br />
before she was married many years ago. She<br />
remembers bringing her kids to the variety show and<br />
the friendly rivalry with her sister in the baking contests<br />
over the years. She still plays the piano with her sister<br />
Lorna for the community dinner every year. “It is a<br />
time to get out and see people you may not have seen<br />
since Sports Day last year,” she told me, “it is a place<br />
where memories are made.”<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are many circles of connection in Sports Day,<br />
starting with the organizing committee, dressed in red<br />
shirts, seen darting here and there on the weekend. That<br />
group is the core. Cathy told me that plans for next<br />
years event start as soon as the weekend wraps up. By<br />
September, the whole team is having monthly meetings<br />
and by March, the group has become an extended<br />
family. <strong>The</strong>y think each others thoughts and dream the<br />
same dreams about how things will go on the first<br />
weekend of June. I was a member of that committee for<br />
several years when my kids were young. I remember<br />
the camaraderie, the fun, the building up to the<br />
weekend, the push to get through it and the pride of<br />
accomplishing another year. I remember the excitement<br />
then, to gear up and head into the next year. <strong>The</strong> Sports<br />
Day Committee became my second family for a few<br />
years. It was my community. So many people in town<br />
play a role in putting on the big June celebration. Those<br />
few who aren't part of putting on the extravaganza,<br />
show up at the gates during to weekend to watch,<br />
appreciate and have a good time playing their role in<br />
making the Sports Day weekend successful.<br />
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Today, when the huge midway of Canada's<br />
Wonderland is not that far away, and fun can be had<br />
in many ways, what continues to bring people out? I<br />
think it is the connection to our roots as a rural town.<br />
It is the fact that everyone from infants to grannies<br />
are welcome and will find something to do. It is a<br />
chance to meet your neighbours and a place to<br />
witness the magic of community in a way that is not<br />
often seen in our busy lives.<br />
For more information on Sports Day and how to get<br />
involved go to www.mountalbertsportsday.com<br />
Vicki Pinkerton lives on a small farm<br />
just outside of Mount Albert when<br />
she is not driving the roads of<br />
Canada. She is a practicing life<br />
coach, a writer and adventurer who<br />
wonders about many things.<br />
www.questacrosscanada.com<br />
What, or who makes your<br />
community?<br />
Where do your circles intersect?<br />
Let us know.<br />
Email info@thebulletinmagazine.com<br />
and put ‘Circles’ in the subject line.<br />
Town of East Gwillimbury<br />
<strong>2010</strong> Official Election Results<br />
Mayor: *Virginia Hackson 3776 votes<br />
Mayor: Jack W. Hauseman 1964 votes<br />
Mayor: Matthew C. Teeple 587 votes<br />
Councillor: *John Eaton 2755 votes<br />
Councillor: Margaret Gaukel 823 votes<br />
Councillor: John Hayes 1989 votes<br />
Councillor: * Marlene Johnston 3613 votes<br />
Councillor: * Cathy Morton 4111 votes<br />
Councillor: Katharine E. Parsons 1212 votes<br />
Councillor: * Tara Roy-DiClemente 3001 votes<br />
Councillor: John Rush 1718 votes<br />
Councillor: Paul F. Taylor 2001 votes<br />
*Council Elect <strong>2010</strong> - 2014<br />
Town of East Gwillimbury<br />
Inaugural Council Meeting<br />
Monday, December 6<br />
7:00 pm in the<br />
Council Chambers<br />
19000 Leslies Street, Sharon<br />
All Welcome!<br />
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FAMILY<br />
PLACE’s<br />
FALL<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
IN MOUNT<br />
ALBERT<br />
community<br />
photos: Vickey Burton<br />
Over 400 people attended the first time event. Lenny Graf provided entertainment, Vision Dance<br />
taught some hip hop, the Lions Club cooked up a storm, there were vendors, pumpkin painting, story<br />
time, bouncy castle, pony rides, crafts, and Kerry Mix and his nascar. Mt Albert Fire Department<br />
brought over one of their trucks, Alyson Schafer was on hand to meet with parents and we had all<br />
kinds of games for the kids.<br />
Our <strong>2010</strong>-2011 season marks our 20th anniversary in the region, we have been in Mount Albert<br />
since 2002. Check out Mount Albert Family Place at<br />
www.mountalbertfamilyplace.blogspot.com/p/contact-us.html<br />
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Thank you Don & Julie Smith for the donation of the pumpkins!<br />
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e.g. athletes<br />
Josh Sears was presented<br />
with a certificate of<br />
appreciation by Town<br />
Council in recognition of his<br />
civic contribution...he<br />
brought forward the idea to<br />
feature community sports<br />
teams on key town signs.<br />
Signs have been installed on<br />
four town signs leading<br />
into Mt.Albert, Queensville,<br />
Holland Landing<br />
and Sharon.<br />
East Gwillimbury Talons Soccer<br />
Team won their division and came<br />
second in their cup final - great<br />
year all around. <strong>The</strong> Council<br />
recognized them in October for<br />
their outstanding year. <strong>The</strong> team<br />
has asked about putting "Home of<br />
the Talons" on a road sign at the<br />
town boundaries. That is going to<br />
happen at beginning of soccer<br />
season next year. Signs are<br />
rotated yearly.<br />
PS… PLEASE SEND SPORTS<br />
STORIES…<br />
it makes our job so much easier!<br />
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of any age) – please forward to:<br />
Christine:<br />
info@thebulletinmagazine.com<br />
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e.g. athletes<br />
HOCKEY SEASON IN FULL SWING:<br />
Eagles Bantam A Earns Gold in Owen Sound Fall Classic<br />
Congratulations to the EG Major Bantam Eagles who captured the Championship at the Owen Sound Fall<br />
Classic Tournament (Oct.22-24)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Eagles outscored their opponents 17- 6 en route to an<br />
undefeated record in the 7 team tournament. <strong>The</strong> Eagles<br />
disciplined play and total team effort humbled a very<br />
confident Southpoint Capitals team 5-2 in the championship<br />
game - dominating the ice territorially and winning<br />
with class.<br />
Thanks from players and parents to coaches - Greg Quattrin,<br />
Randy Robertson, Dan Lampert and manager Jeannine Robertson. GO EAGLES GO<br />
CALLING ALL EG ATHLETES!<br />
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Winding Down to Winter<br />
By Anne Hill<br />
hort happenings<br />
<strong>The</strong> gardening year is winding down with a beautiful<br />
long fall season. What a busy year we have had as East<br />
Gwillimbury Gardeners. One of our highlights, of<br />
course, was the opening of the long-awaited Literacy<br />
Garden in Holland Landing. That garden is looking<br />
very autumnal, with oak leaves falling all over the<br />
beds and squirrels busy gathering acorns. <strong>The</strong> flower<br />
beds we care for at the Millennium Garden in Mount<br />
Albert have recently had an extra dose of tender<br />
loving care and the Birchard Parkette garden is<br />
maturing nicely; we have added some shrubs there.<br />
Thank you so much to our members who care for the<br />
five community gardens. We are always happy to have<br />
more help, if you can<br />
spare a few hours a<br />
month I’d love to hear<br />
from you. Thank you<br />
too, to the Town staff<br />
who are always so<br />
helpful – we really<br />
appreciate you.<br />
By the time you read<br />
this we may have had a<br />
hard frost that stops the<br />
above-ground growth<br />
but down in the soil<br />
there is lots going on<br />
and we can still work<br />
outside. One of the things I like most about gardening<br />
is the variety of tasks; there is something to suit pretty<br />
much any mood from vigorous digging to gentler jobs<br />
like potting up plant divisions. Some activities are<br />
ideal for children; my eight-year old granddaughter<br />
enjoyed making labels for the plants we divided and<br />
finding the right plant for each label. <strong>The</strong> new<br />
divisions will overwinter in their pots buried pot-deep<br />
in the vegetable garden, to come out when the ground<br />
thaws and grow on for sale in the Spring Plant Sale.<br />
We will be celebrating our successes on <strong>November</strong><br />
16th with our Annual General Meeting and Awards<br />
Banquet (6:15 pm at the Mount Albert Community<br />
Centre). We will defy the grey of <strong>November</strong> with our<br />
theme “In A Country Garden” and a delicious meal.<br />
We will elect our Board of Directors and find out who<br />
won trophies for flower shows and the photography<br />
competition. <strong>The</strong>re will be prizes to be won in gardenthemed<br />
trivia contests. Everyone is welcome; tickets<br />
are $15 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under and can<br />
be obtained by contacting Tina Forrester,<br />
905-473-1056, Anne Hill, 905-478-8450 or<br />
Janice Baker, 905-888-0620.<br />
We have an excellent program of speakers planned for<br />
next year, beginning with a very special event on<br />
February 15th at 7:30 pm at<br />
Mount Albert Community<br />
Hall when Moira Sanders,<br />
co-author of <strong>The</strong> Harrow<br />
Fair Cookbook will<br />
demonstrate recipes from her<br />
book. What better way to<br />
spend a winter evening than<br />
with a taste of the garden to<br />
banish the February blahs?<br />
For more information,<br />
contact me at<br />
905-478-8450 or<br />
check out our website at<br />
Dividing daylillies<br />
http://www.gardenontario.<br />
org/site.php/mountalbert<br />
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TOP JOBS (from pg. 10)<br />
months, or a 2 year program at a community college.<br />
What to expect: <strong>The</strong>re are currently more job openings<br />
than there are qualified people to fill them, in both<br />
positions.<br />
Tip: the industry will continue to grow as Canada's aging<br />
population requires more care, more Canadians enjoy<br />
dental coverage, and the booming demand for adult<br />
cosmetic dentistry continues (thank you, Hollywood!).<br />
Getting started: <strong>The</strong> Canadian Dental Association's<br />
website (www.cda-adc.ca) has lots of info on the<br />
profession.<br />
5. Computer and information systems managers<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2001 slowdown in the computer industry didn't put a<br />
dent in this field. Wage growth is still better than average,<br />
as are actual wages (almost double the national average),<br />
while the unemployment rate is well below the national<br />
average.<br />
Looking ahead: Overall, our reliance on computers at<br />
home and at work will continue to grow, meaning job<br />
security and continuous opportunities for training<br />
and growth.<br />
Getting started: If you have experience as a programmer<br />
and a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related<br />
field, you're in the running.<br />
Visit the government's CanLearn website<br />
(www.canlearn.ca) for more info.<br />
6. University professor<br />
<strong>The</strong> Ivory Tower is also experiencing increased<br />
government spending on education and research, coupled<br />
with workplace demand for a highly trained and educated<br />
workforce.<br />
What to expect: With below-average unemployment and<br />
above-average wages, plus a wave of retirements on the<br />
horizon, prospects are strong.<br />
Getting started: Unless you've already got a Ph.D. in the<br />
closet, go online to research the post-grad university<br />
degree programs you'll need to embark upon if your heart<br />
is set on being a university professor.<br />
7. Human resource specialist or manager<br />
Demand for human resources specialists and managers is<br />
increasing and expected to stay strong, as companies<br />
place greater emphasis than ever before on human<br />
resources issues such as recruitment, training, employee<br />
relations and retention.<br />
What to expect: <strong>The</strong>re are more job openings than job<br />
seekers in this field, so prospects are great. Just like you<br />
always thought, being a people person does pay off.<br />
Getting started: HR.com has lots of industry information<br />
with a North American perspective. Visit the sites of<br />
business schools for MBA programs with a special focus<br />
on human resource management.<br />
8. Pharmacist<br />
A growing and aging population means more<br />
prescriptions needing to be filled. From hospital<br />
pharmacists to your friendly local pharmacist, there's<br />
greater demand for them than there are qualified grads to<br />
fill the positions.<br />
What to expect: Good pay, and many pharmacists are selfemployed–<br />
they own the pharmacies they work in.<br />
Getting started: You must attend pharmacy school at a<br />
Canadian university and hold a Bachelor of Science<br />
degree. Check out the Canadian Pharmacists Association<br />
website at pharmacists.ca for info.<br />
9. Registered nurse<br />
Canada's aging population means this sector's a dynamic<br />
place to be. A combination of factors will ensure a wealth<br />
of opportunity for nurses with college or university<br />
nursing degrees.<br />
Looking ahead: You'll be in high demand: there are more<br />
jobs than registered nurses due to retirement, enrollment<br />
in nursing programs is declining and there's a strong need<br />
for nurses internationally.<br />
Tip: It's a great job if you love the idea of working in the<br />
U.S. or farther abroad, as well-paid international<br />
opportunities abound.<br />
Getting started: Check out the Canadian Nurses<br />
Association website at cna-nurses.ca.<br />
10. Retail manager<br />
OK, OK, we all remember doing a McJob. But as the<br />
retail sector continues to grow, consumer spending is<br />
holding strong, and because there are more openings than<br />
there are job seekers in this field, finding employment is<br />
still relatively easy.<br />
What to expect: If you're not hung up on high wages<br />
(managerial positions pay only slightly above the national<br />
average) but like flexible hours and love helping people,<br />
and you have transferable skills but perhaps no postsecondary<br />
education, this is the field for you.<br />
Bonus: Expect great employee discounts.<br />
Getting started: Apply to stores you think you might like<br />
working at, stressing your team skills, practical computer<br />
skills and passion for retail.<br />
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Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley<br />
Present Authentic Vintage Blues<br />
Greenbank Folk Music Society is delighted to<br />
welcome Canada's award winning blues duo, Chris<br />
Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite, to its stage in<br />
Greenbank's Centennial Hall on <strong>November</strong> 13, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Jazz and Blues Bible DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE<br />
said about Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley<br />
“It’s a rare and good thing when two talented<br />
performers join forces”. Audiences, critics, and blues<br />
lovers all over North America and Europe seem<br />
to agree.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir album “Morning Sun”, garnered rave reviews<br />
& led to multiple Canadian Maple Blues Awards<br />
nominations. <strong>The</strong>ir second album with the Electro-Fi<br />
label, “Night Bird Blues” also has been extremely<br />
well received. It led to them being awarded three<br />
Maple Blues Awards in January <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Diana Braithwaite was dubbed a “national treasure”<br />
by Bluz FM radio host Danny Marks. Toronto born<br />
and raised, her ancestors travelled to Canada from<br />
Virginia, via the Underground Railroad. A gifted and<br />
captivating performer, Diana was chosen by Sarah<br />
McLachlan to open Lilith Fair at the Molson<br />
Amphitheatre before 18,000 people. Her talent, and<br />
authentic blues shows have led her into the company<br />
of such stalwarts as Mel Brown, Albert Collins, John<br />
Lee Hooker and Jeff Healey.<br />
Whiteley moved to Toronto as a youth where he met<br />
the great blues legend Lonnie Johnson who taught<br />
and encouraged him. During the late 70’s Whiteley<br />
toured and recorded with Leon Redbone, appearing<br />
with him on Saturday Night Live. He also worked<br />
with a great mentor, the legendary Chicago piano<br />
player Blind John Davis, who had been the house<br />
piano player at Bluebird Records. As a solo artist, he<br />
has won numerous Maple Blues and other awards as<br />
both songwriter and musician as well as the<br />
prestigious Blues With A Feeling Award for lifetime<br />
achievement in the blues.<br />
Together, Braithwaite and Whiteley present<br />
authentic, vintage blues while continuing to expand<br />
their horizons internationally and to please audiences<br />
young and old. Giving back to the community, they<br />
have performed their original presentation about the<br />
Underground Railroad for over 40,000 students<br />
across Canada Greenbank Folk Music Society,<br />
Greenbank Centennial Hall, Greenbank.<br />
Tickets are $25 each.<br />
Phone 905-985-8351 for reserved tickets and<br />
information.<br />
Check out our web site and watch for future concerts<br />
at: http://www.globalserve.net/~ynot/grnbnk.htm<br />
and on Facebook and Myspace.<br />
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"A few days ago I<br />
walked along the<br />
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was treated to the<br />
crunch and rustle<br />
of leaves<br />
with each step I made.<br />
<strong>The</strong> acoustics of this<br />
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and all sounds, no<br />
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- Eric Sloane<br />
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IN THE KITCHEN<br />
with Moira Sanders<br />
This is savoury comfort food at its best. I love<br />
scalloped potatoes any day, but this takes the old<br />
stand-by and gives it a new twist. A celery root is a<br />
knobby, unattractive looking vegetable that has a soft,<br />
delicious celery flavour. <strong>The</strong> blue cheese melts into<br />
the background, so much so that people who don’t<br />
usually enjoy blue cheese probably won’t even realize<br />
what the distinctive flavour is. Serve with any meat<br />
dish or on its own with a crisp green salad and a glass<br />
of wine. In front of a roaring fire place would be a<br />
nice touch!<br />
Potato, Celery Root & Blue Cheese Gratin<br />
Serves 6 to 8.<br />
¼ cup olive oil<br />
8 cups sliced yellow onions<br />
3 lbs (approximately) Yukon Gold<br />
potatoes, peeled<br />
1 small celery root, peeled<br />
1 cup whipping cream<br />
½ cup chicken stock<br />
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled<br />
3 tsp fine sea salt<br />
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper<br />
Heat the oil in a large skillet set over<br />
medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion.<br />
Cook for about 30 minutes or until the<br />
onions have caramelized.<br />
Preheat the oven to 350 F.<br />
Slice the potatoes and celery root as thinly as possible.<br />
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place a layer of potatoes.<br />
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place a layer of<br />
celery root on top of the potatoes and sprinkle with<br />
salt and pepper. Layer more potatoes and then scatter<br />
the crumbled blue cheese over the entire dish. Place a<br />
layer of celery root over the cheese. Continue layering<br />
until all of the potatoes and celery root is gone,<br />
remembering to lightly salt and pepper each layer.<br />
As evenly as you can, pour the whipping cream and<br />
chicken stock over the entire dish. Cover with a lid or<br />
aluminum foil and bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until a<br />
knife slides in easily.<br />
Serve warm.<br />
Moira Sanders has made a career of food which gives her inspiration for her recipe blog<br />
www.moirasanders.com and for cooking for her busy family. Moira and her sister, Lori Elstone, have written<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Harrow Fair Cookbook”, which is now available and is published by Whitecap Books.<br />
Moira can be reached at moira@theharrowfaircookbook.com.<br />
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