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You won't get far in a conversation with Ian Proudfoot without talking about community building and the role the newspapers he oversees as publisher have contributed to that goal. It's a lifelong legacy that was recognized when he was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in 2011 after being nominated by many community leaders. He was one of only 11 recipients from across the province to receive the award that year. "I'm really proud of the role we've played in building better communities. Take a look at it, whether it's the hospital or it's the United Way or the Celebration of the Arts or our staff Santa Fund, the YMCAs and the YRAPs, all those that we've played a role in, we've made the communities better places to live," Proudfoot said, as he reflected on his career with Metroland Media Group. "Our communities are not just geography. It involves our employees, carriers, contractors, stakeholders and shareholders." After a career spanning an impressive five decades, Proudfoot, 62, will retire Jan. 29 as publisher of Metroland's sprawling central division, although he will continue his relationship with the company for the next year as a consultant. Never one to travel an inactive road, Proudfoot is considering a role in politics, although he doesn't know if that will include a run for office or a position behind the scenes. He is also committed to coaching young people on making a positive difference, expanding his extensive commitment to charities, launching his new business venture, Catalyst 2 Growth, and spending more time with his family. SHOULDER FROM Publisher proud of ROBBIE BURNS DAY J OINTS A ISLE FOUR community building % 25 25 WHAT'S FOR $ 79 ORANGES 1 ¢ DINNER 99 $ 99 2 KIPPERS! % $ 99 25 25 2 25 SAUSAGES NEWS! WHAT'S $ 99 $ 99 AKING 4 2 THIS WEEK? WHAT'S FOR BY LISA QUEEN 7 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, January 21, 2016 lqueen@yrmg.com Our theme this week is Scottish in commemoration of the fabled Scotsman who was probably the most prolific and romantic writer of verse and of song. Basically a farmer, Robbie Burns followed his heart, at first unsteadily, but eventually to immortal fame as the national poet of Scotland. You can't attain these heights on an empty stomach, so we'll be serving traditional Scottish fare in his memory. We have used a bit of license where it was necessary to do so, but we should be able to make a Scotsman feel at home ­ right down to the haggis and potato scones. Please enjoy! SEEDLESS NAvEL This term should bring the meat nomenclature police out in force, but it's really a boneless blade roast. The way to cook these is as pot roasts, and recipes are available. When you get them, they are trimmed really well (so you don't have to). What to serve with it? 'Nips and tatties', which translated means 'Parsnips and Potatoes' ­ and you'll need OFF some of our onion Jam too! THIS reg: $7.99/lb featured at WEEK We'll be featuring a few items this week, starting with our assortment of robertson's marmalades as well as that of mackays marmalades. Both of these are available in 250ml size, with a wide variety of flavours. reg retails range from $4.49 to s5.99ea. depending on the type, OFF and they will all be featured at % These are very nice size 40s (big) with thinner skin and a lot of juice. They come from the growing areas of Southern California, and are pretty close to peak season form. featured this week at /LB SCOTTISH But what to put this on? Crumpets, of course, which will be available in packs of 6 for There is nothing like these toasted, buttered We'll be featuring two items from our freezers, the first and spread with marmalade or jam. being our Cream of mushroom soup. We actually use Next, we'll have Crisps, or what you would a variety of mushrooms to make this, and you get that call 'chips', in a wide variety of flavours winter-time goodness of a chicken stock base. This is including haggis! The one of my favourite soups. reg. $8.95/900ml. brand is Mackies. They The second item is our stuffed Chicken breast in are in 150g size, a dijon mustard sauce. The breasts are roasted and featured at EACH EACH On 'The Day', you've got to raise up. get your kilt on, and sit down to breakfast with them, all while to the music of Alasdair Frazer, Paul Maclills and Natalie Haas on YouTube as they bring you right home to the Highlands of Scotland. 170g./pkg. featured at EACH P.S. We also have some heather to complete the picture. LATE BAKING then sliced and drizzled in a fairly mild Dijon sauce, Next, we'll have irn bru, the type of drink which goes very well with rice. that will make you wish servces 2-3, reg. $20.95. you were in a kilt. 500ml OFF OFF size. reg: $2.79 ea. both these items will THIS featured at WEEK be featured at Lastly, we'll have hyleys scottish Pekoe tea, available in a very elegant tin. 125g size. Reg: $6.99ea. OFF featured at % SqU ARE % New for the occasion will be dinner-size Kilted sausages. They are made with our full size breakfast sausages, and our puff pastry. Although some may wish to enjoy one of these on their own, our onion Jam would be good! EACH You might know these as Lorne Sausages, so named after the original butcher who brought them fame. It's a pork sausage, with `crumb' or `rusk', which is English for breadcrumbs. It's on the mild side, and it's a must for the occasion. /LB. WHAT'S COOKIN' AT THE `do this for a year' His wife, Kathy, is just as active in the community and the couple has four children, Stephanie, Elliott, Laura and Neil. Proudfoot joked that he's also looking forward to teaching his grandchildren, Ross, Madelaine and Kaili how to golf. Taking the reins as the new publisher will be Metroland vice-president Dana Robbins, former publisher of The Hamilton Spectator and Grand River Media in Waterloo and a regular speaker on media issues, having addressed such diverse groups as the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the American Press Institute, the Canadian Newspaper Association, the New York Times Regional Media Group and the International Newspaper Marketing Association. "I'm hugely excited. This is a wonderful opportunity. I've been blessed by a number of wonderful opportunities over the course of my career, but this is, by far, the largest, so (I'm) very, very excited," the 55-year-old Robbins said. Proudfoot acknowledged his passion for newspapers wasn't immediately evident when he first joined the industry in 1978 as the assistant circulation manager of the Bradford Witness and York Regional Topic, part of an independent newspaper group. "I remember thinking, `I'm going to do this for a year. I'm going to get some business experience to put on a resume. Then I'll go find the job I'm looking for.' Never left. Never left the business," he said. Still, even then, Proudfoot realized the important role of newspapers in communities when he and colleague Vern Catania spearheaded a campaign to resurrect the defunct Santa Claus Parade in Bradford. Ironically, Proudfoot had no inkling of the See PROUDFOOT, page 20. We'll start with Potato and bacon salad. For this, we use steamed red and white mini potatoes, our double-smoked bacon, diced peppers, pickled onions, and seasoning, all in a white balsamic dressing. featured at DELI! $ 49 /100g Next up, we'll be making our leek and Potato soup. In this, you'll find leeks of course, yellow­fleshed potatoes, sweet onions, garlic, fresh thyme, chicken stock, cream and a delicate seasoning. featured at per 900ml container. And next, rumbledethumps. No kidding, this is local fare at its most local! It's a mashed potato dish with cabbage, chives and cheddar. We'll be serving this in 4"x5" foils. featured at And following on, we'll have scotch eggs, which will be my lunch each and every day for the rest of the week ­ I adore them! We use our breakfast sausage meat, thyme, bread crumbs and a hint of nutmeg. APPLES RED PRINCE These gems come in 3lb bags, and are the talk of the town. The apples are a medium size, so you might need to pick a couple for a snack - but it will be amazing! And lastly, we'll be making a traditional scottish beef stew. We use sweet onions, carrots, potatoes, parsnips (nips!), a touch of garlic and red wine. This will be available in 4"x5" foils. featured at $ 99 1 6 $ 95 $ 49 5 1 $ 99 3 $ 95 11 $ 49 3 CHEESE $ 95 7 EACH EACH LUNCH? B In honour of Robbie Burns week we'll be serving up haggis sliders at the cafe....kidding! Scots have long been known for their delicious smoked salmon, so we'll be making a totally tasty sandwich with atlantic lox. We put a generous portion on sliced Next, we'll be making lemon-bluberry pumpernickel bread with cream scones, with wild blueberries, lemon zest, cheese, cucumber, dill, spinach and some of our lemon curd baked through. and red onion relish. reg: $1.99 ea. Also for breakfast every morning Coming next is tipsy laird, which is a we'll be toasting up scottish trifle made with sherry-soaked spongecake, Crumpets with butter and fresh berries, vanilla custard and fresh wild blueberry Jam for whipped cream (real of course), packed in For Sunday Brunch, we'll begin with our leek 16oz containers, which will usually serve and Potato soup, followed by either shepherd's more than 1, except when my buddies come Pie, Chicken breast in a scotch Cream sauce for dinner. reg: $5.95 ea. or tortellini with atlantic smoked salmon and Carrot Cheesecake! I know carrot cakes dill, with either tea or are a big fave in Scottish home bakeshops, coffee, and a mini dessert, but this is something new.We replace the all for usual shortbread crust with a layer of carrot served from noon till 2! cake, then the cream cheese filling which is studded with chunks of carrot cake baked within! EACH Intro price of... Let's start with shortbread. The 'Jewel in the Crown' of Scottish Baking, going back about 8 centuries, this is Doreen's Recipe, which we've used for about 25 years. And it's simply brown sugar, butter and flour, other than the addition of what subtle flavours there might be, in this case lemon, and also ginger. We sell these in hex containers of 300g size. reg: $9.95ea. SOME $ EACH $ 99 BAg 2 Since our hearts and our palates are in Scotland this week, we'll be having two cheddars; the first is Glenphilly malt whiskey Cheddar, and the other is orkney 'mature' Cheddar. Both are hearty cheeses, and can be enjoyed with malt or ale. Both THIS WEEK cheeses will be featured at... reg: $5.79/100g. and $9.99/200g. respectively PLEASE 1/3 OFF mary Queen of scots Cake! This is a butter cake (think rich yellow) with mixed peel, dates, orange marmalade, and decorated with candied orange slices. reg: $15.95 ea. Now, all these items will be featured at 1495 % Also, to let you know, our nice Cream Cheese has except for the Carrot Cheesecake, which has a special feature of its own. been re-stocked. 25 OFF SPECIALS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY TO CLOSING SUNDAY, JAN 24 Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 8:00-8:00 | Sat. 8:00-6:00 ~ Sun. 9:00-6:00 4476 16th Ave. (Just W. of Kennedy) 905-940-0655 twitter.com/villagegrocer facebook.com/thevillagegrocer.unionville instagram.com/thevillagegrocer www.thevillagegrocer.com