Inside This Week's Cosmos

Volume 8 No. 3 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, January 19th 2012 DEAR LITTLE BUTTERCUP - The noble sailors of the Pinafore are fascinated by the stuff Miss Buttercup (Amy Caughlin) has in her basket in this rollicking scene from OnStage Uxbridge’s annual January musical, Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious operetta HMS Pinafore, opening tonight at the Music Hall. For more photos, see page 14. For box office details, see page 16. Photo by Stuart Blower. Ice Sculpture, Uxbridge Brook by Renee Leahy Inside This Week’s Cosmos Councillors get raise in pay... 2 Why smokers smoke... 6 & 10 Uxbridge and the War of 1812... 11 Birders tally record numbers... 14 Bruins crash into fifth... 15 The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, January 19th 2012 51 Toronto Street South The Corporation of P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge L9P 1T1 Tel: 905-852-9181 The Township of Uxbridge Fax: 905-852-9674 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca WINTER ICE CONDITIONS Council and Committee Meeting DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER UXBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Schedule for January ELGIN POND The Township of Uxbridge will be FOR SWIMMING LESSONS! Program Director, Pamela Noble, Monday, January 23rd testing the ice conditions at Elgin Pond Starting January 9th for 9 weeks.. 905-852-9747,ext. 24 Budget Meeting 9:30 a.m. throughout the winter: Enjoy our new Family Change COUNCIL 7:00 p.m. No Flags - We have not started to test WINTER PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES: FULL. Watch Red Flags - Ice is not safe to be on Room! 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING for details regarding spring sessions, with pre-reg- Yellow Flags - Skate with caution Also….. istration opening on March 5 at 9:30 am. Forrest Group (former Williamson Please keep away from water inlets and out- Mish Mash Dance offered on Dealership property) - ZBA 2011-08 FRIDAY, JANUARY 27…Lots happening at the lets as ice thickness is compromised. Please Tuesdays for 8 weeks. note: Flags are located at the North End of library! Tues., Jan. 24 & Wed., Jan. 25 Elgin Pond. If you love Dance Camp, you will • AGIFT FROM THE HEART…PA Day,10:00-11:30 am, Budget Meeting 9:30 a.m. Stormwater Management Facilities love this program! grds. 1-3 Students welcome for a fun morning of Please keep off of all stormwater manage- Starts January 12th! Valentine games, stories and a craft, to create Monday, January 30 7 p.m. ment facilities. Water levels fluctuate at something special for mom or dad! Cost: $4.00. these facilities and these facilities are not Sign up now in the children's department. PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE VicDom Sand and Gravel (Ontario) Ltd. safe for skating or other activities. • FAMILY LITERACY DAY… PICK UP your free ZBA 2011-09, OPA 52, SPD 2011-11 ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 'Journey to Learning Passport' now, with tips for the whole family to learn at home, around the town, WINTER REMINDERS The Township of Uxbridge is undertaking Stage 1 of a review and update of its current Zoning By-law - By- and throughout the world! It is surprisingly easy to OVERNIGHT PARKING law No. 81-19. The current By-law has functioned practice literacy skills in the things we do every day. Please be advised that By-law 89-52 as effectively since its adoption in 1981. However it Simply check off at least 5 activities on your pass- amended prohibits overnight parking from does not reflect the current policy framework of the port and DROP OFF at the library by January 27 for Province, Region and Township. Certain compo- November 1 until April 1 between the hours nents should also be revised to better serve the a chance to WIN a prize basket! of 2 am and 7 am on roadways and needs of the community. • 2012…UXBRIDGE LIBRARY CELEBRATES Municipal lots within the Township of Stage 1 will focus on the review of zoning regula- 125 YEARS “Cake to Celebrate” Patrons are invit- Uxbridge. tions applicable to the Uxbridge Urban Area. ed for cake and coffee in the adult department, However, consideration will be given to modifications SNOW REMOVAL OBSTRUCTION to general regulations and definitions applicable to from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Watch for 'cupcakes to Did you know that in accordance with the areas outside the Urban Area where specific issues celebrate' in the Children's Department in Township of Uxbridge Traffic By-law 89-52, are identified or which are applicable to more than February! the Urban Area. FAMILY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY. Start time : it is an offence to stop any vehicle on a Stage 2 will involve the preparation of a highway in such a manner as to interfere Development Permit By-law for the rural areas of the 1:30 pm. Cost: $2.00 Sign up now or come a lit- with the movement of traffic or the clearing Township outside the Urban Area which are the sub- tle early to pay at the door. Feel free to bring pil- of snow from the highway? ject of the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine lows for children wishing to sit on the floor! Water Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan. and popcorn available too for $1.00 each. Please make sure you park off any high- More information about the Study can be found on way or roadway so as to permit snow the Township's website www.town.uxbridge.on.ca. or Sun. Feb. 5 Puss in Boots removal equipment and vehicles to clean by visiting the Township's Development Services Sat. Feb. 25 Happy Feet 2 Department. the streets during the winter season. Public input is a key component of the study and is Mark the date… SIDEWALK RESPONSIBILITIES welcomed throughout the Zoning By-law Review NOTICE FROM THE UXBRIDGE and consider attending our celebration gala: Snow Removal By-Law 2008-160 states process, with public open houses/workshops/meet- FIRE DEPARTMENT every owner/occupant of any building or ings being held at key points in accordance with the work program. Commencing December 1st, 2011, residents vacant lot within the Township of Uxbridge Throughout the Zoning By-law Review, there will be BOOK LOVER'S BALL may purchase their 2012 Burning Permits. shall clear all snow and ice from any side- publication of notices of public sessions on the AND BENEFIT Fees are: $25.00 for a Regular Permit walk(s) adjacent to their property within 24 Township's website and in the local newspapers as $75.00 for an Oversize Permit required by the Planning Act, and directed by hours after the accumulation of snow N/C for a Recreational Permit Council. However, should you wish to receive direct SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012 ALL NEW OVERSIZE SITES MUST BE and/or ice. notification by mail, or if you have written comments WOODEN STICKS INSPECTED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SNOWMOBILE BY-LAW or concerns, please make your request or submis- COCKTAIL HOUR 6-7:00 pm & Please keep the Township Snowmobile By- sion, including your name, return address, telephone 3 COURSE DINNER to follow PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF AN OVERSIZE number and email address to: PERMIT. Law in mind while operating your motorized LIVE BIG BAND: “HOT AIR” Permits may be obtained at the Municipal snow vehicle this winter season. You are BY MAIL: DANCING and SILENT AUCTION Office at 51 Toronto Street, South or the Fire not permitted to ride your snowmobile on Mr. R. Vandezande, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Services Station at 17 Bascom Street during normal busi- any sidewalks, park lands or any other Tickets available at the adult desk - $95.00 each. ness hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 Township of Uxbridge Township property except to cross. Any per- Only 150 tickets will be sold. Purchase yours soon pm. 51 Toronto Street South P.O. Box 190 or better still reserve a table (8) for a wonderful NOTE: All existing permits expire December son found in contravention of this By-Law is Uxbridge, Ontario evening out, to share in the recognition of our 125th 31, 2011. liable to a fine. L9P 1T1 anniversary, and support the continued growth of Any questions please contact the Fire BY EMAIL: [email protected] Department at 905-852-3393. BY FAX: 905-852-9674 the Uxbridge Library. Black tie optional. UXBRIDGE INDOOR WALKING TRAIL THE TOWNSHIP The Tourism Registration OF UXBRIDGE Advisory Committee Fair NOW CONDUCTS Want to stay active during the winter months? is looking for new Walk the Indoor Trail , in the halls of Uxbridge Secondary School CIVIL WEDDING CEREMONIES. “not for profit” events Feb 16 at the Arena Monday and Wednesday evenings If you would like to use November 2/11 ± April 30/12 that promote tourism in Set up 6:00 Open 6:30-8:00 these services, Indoor Trail is open from 6:00 ± 8:00 p.m. :DONQ¶7DONIRU7HHQV± 7:00 p.m. Uxbridge. All welcome to come out and please contact the Volunteers Needed! Please call Rebecca at 905-852-7831 If you have an idea or need help promot- register! All welcome to Clerk's Department, by visiting Annual fee of $25 - sign up at Uxpool or at the door ing your event to a larger audience, we come out & set up. 51 Toronto Street South, No fee for children under 12 Please use the doors on the east side of the school would like to help. Please submit your Contact Bev Northeast Uxbridge or by calling Bring comfortable indoor shoes for walking ± cloak room available idea by January 31st to [email protected] 905-852-9181.

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