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. All welcome ± children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult No running, walking poles or strollers [email protected]. or 905-640-3966

Uxpool ...... 905-852-7831 Uxbridge Public Library 905-852-9747 Zephyr Library Mon.,Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:30 am - 5 pm 905-473-2375 Arena ...... 905-852-3081 Tues., Thurs. 9:30 am - 9pm Sundays after Thanksgiving to May 24 weekend 1 pm - 5 pm HOURS Tues., Thurs., 2 pm - 8 pm Historical Centre ...... 905-852-5854 Sat 10 am - 3 pm Animal Shelter ...... 905-985-9547 Uxbridge Arts Association: . . .www.uxbridgearts.com Chamber of Commerce . .905-852-7683 Township Library: ...... www.uxlib.com The Uxbridge Cosmos 3 Thursday, January 19 th 2012

Am I Wrong? column by Roger Varley

This isn't going to make me too I've talked about this in my col- I'm beginning to wonder if it they asked. If you go and knock along with popular with a lot of people, but I umn before, but it still bothers me actually is a good side. I'm begin- on someone's door and they have paying the think it's high time for Uxbridge no end. ning to wonder how many of a dog, you'll know about it before adoption to start demanding cat owners pay In 2011, a total of 65 cats from those adoptions were made by you've stopped knocking. Cats fee, it for a licence, the same way dog Uxbridge Township were people who had lost their cats and tend to ignore knocks and door- m i g h t owners are supposed to. impounded. Of those 65, only were looking for a quick replace- bells. make people think twice about I say this as the owner of a cat three - (that's not a typo: three) - ment. You know, lose one, get Unfortunately, from my point of getting a disposable pet. Only whose only forays out-of-doors were reclaimed by their owners. another. As I've said before, dis- view, council was more concerned those who really wanted a cat are confined to a large dog cage on What of the other 62 owners who posable pets. that Scugog animals are impound- would fork over the money. And top of a flat roof. Annie used to be lost their cats? I pointed this out to council on ed at a greater rate than Uxbridge those kind of people tend to take an outdoor cat before I moved And if you think that's bad, con- Monday and asked if they would animals and wondered if it is time better care of their cats and their into my flat, but I now realize how sider Scugog. In 2011, 213 cats consider bringing in a cat licence to renegotiate the funding of the whereabouts. foolish I was to allow her to roam were impounded in Scugog and a program in hopes of ending this shelter by the two municipalities. It seems to me that if you really the neighbourhood at will. mere nine were reclaimed by their constant parade of unclaimed Another argument against myself can't take the trouble to visit the I came by this position on owners. What kind of people are pets. After all, of the 66 dogs is that dogs tend to wear collars animal shelter to see if your miss- licences after looking, for the they who can't even be bothered impounded during the same peri- with IDs or licence tags, so if they ing cat has been taken there, you umpteenth time, at Vicki to find out what happened to od, 47 were reclaimed by their become lost it's easier to trace the not only don't need a cat, you McWhirter's annual report on the their pets? owners. owners. But just maybe, if the ani- don't deserve to have one. Or any Uxbridge-Scugog animal shelter, On the good side, 48 of those But council was reticent. “How mal shelter required potential cat other pet for that matter. presented to council on Monday. Uxbridge cats were adopted. But do you know where cats are?”, adopters to purchase a cat licence Tell me, am I wrong?

all members of bylaw is an attempt to manage peo- would cover the other. with store deliveries on weekends TOWN HALL council also ple's behaviour and he's not fully in On a section prohibiting yelling, was deleted from the bylaw until receive additional favour of it. shouting, hooting and whistling, such time as Vince's Market payment for "Give people as much freedom and Councillor Highet persuaded Mr. addresses council's concerns about by Roger Varley heading up the rights as possible until they start Gratton to change the prohibited noise from delivery trucks on various council infringing on others," he told Chief time from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sundays. Notes from the Jan. 16 committees. All Bylaw Officer Andre Gratton. A controversial section dealing Council meeting receive an extra "Until then there is no (noise) viola- $1,750 for that tion." WILLOW BOOKS & MAIN STREET COMICS & CARDS work, except But he did not convince Councillors take a raise in pay: In a Councillor Gordon Highet, who Councillor Northeast. "That's when 3-for-$10 Bestsellers, move that surprised all of receives $2,500 as head of the plan- you need the bylaw," she said. Buy $50 or more of ANY Books, Get 25% Off! Uxbridge's ward councillors, Mayor ning committee. Mr. Mantle suggested Mr. Gratton A Wide Variety of New, Used, and Vintage Books. Gerri-Lynn O'Connor introduced a Councillor Bev Northeast agreed was being too particular in the Sports Figurines, Jerseys, and Cards. motion on Monday to increase their with the mayor's reasoning, saying bylaw, noting one section prohibits salaries. New Comics Every Wednesday, Plus Special Deals! there is not an employer who would the squealing of tires while another As the last piece of business of the Clear-out Deals on Magic Cards! tolerate her missing three or four prohibits "creating or permitting day, following a five-hour-long days a week to work on municipal any noise likely to disturb the peace committee session, the mayor 185 MAIN ST.NORTH (ACROSS FROM THE BEER STORE) business "and if I was self- and enjoyment on any inhabitants." moved that councillors' salaries be PEN EVEN AYS A EEK employed, where would my busi- Mr. Mantle said the one section O S D W 905-862-2665 increased to $27,185 a year, effec- ness be?" tive in 2012, from the current Resident says lifeguards need a raise: $23,840. She said she was not ask- The question of salaries arose earlier ing for an increase for herself or in the meeting when council con- Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger, sidered a letter from resident Grant since they are also paid by the Baines, who urged that lifeguards region. As mayor, she has a yearly and swimming instructors at salary of $41, 910. Uxpool receive a raise. "Councillors are not fairly compen- Mr. Baines said he was dismayed at sated for their time," the mayor the difference in pay received by the Township of Uxbridge said. "It limits the people who can Uxpool part-time staff and part- run for office. You can't hold a full- time workers at the library. He said time job and be on council." lifeguards and swimming instruc- 2012 Spring/Summer Mayor O'Connor said that the tors have to pass a variety of tests number of meetings and commit- and attain a slew of qualifications tees that councillors attend mean and must be re-certified on a regular Community Guide they are sometimes working seven basis. days a week. She made clear that no Mr. Ballinger said he agreed with councillors had approached her on the letter, but Chief Administrative the subject and she had not dis- Office Ingrid Svelnis said while it cussed her motion with any of might look simple on the surface them. "you need to understand what's "This was my doing and my doing going on to get the full picture." alone," she said. "They deserve to be Mayor O'Connor said it was paid for the work they are doing." important to remember there are She said that the increase will have two different part-time rates at the a negligible effect on the budget. library: permanent part-time and Mayor O'Connor also noted that part-time. the hardest part of her motion was Council agreed to consider the For advertising options, sizes and prices that councillors would have to vote question in final budget discussions. on it, which they did, approving it Noise bylaw passes with minor call 905-852-1900 or e-mail [email protected] unanimously. amendments: For Councillor Jacob In addition to their yearly salaries, The guide will be distributed in late February Mantle, the new Uxbridge noise The Uxbridge Cosmos 4 Thursday, January 19 h 2012 our two cents A raise in pay

On the surface of it, the raise in pay voted to the Township’s ward councillors this week (see our story on page 3) would seem to be a no-brainer, fairly uncontroversial. As the mayor said in bringing the proposal forth (not having discussed it with any of the ben- eficiaries beforehand), the councillors are very poorly compensated for the work they do, for the number of hours they have to take away from their personal and profes- sional lives. We won’t argue with that, although the premise is a bit skewed at budget time. Councillors have just put in a whole lot of extra hours in the last couple of months as they’ve wrestled with some difficult questions as to exactly what and where to cut. Contrast that with July and August, when they rarely meet at all. But on average, if you were to work out how many hours they put in divided into their annual paycheque, they probably barely make minimum wage. Not much for the responsibility they carry. The handsomely-paid corporate CEOs we’ve been reading about lately already made $27,000 before lunch on their first work day of the year. But that’s a rant for another day. The raise granted to the ward councillors amounts to $3345 per year. It could be argued that the amount is both too much and too little. Too much because we don’t buy the mayor’s contention that the $17,000 total is “negligible” in terms of the overall budget. We’re sure that over the last two months, there was considerable debate in Letters to the Editor budget sessions about sums a whole lot less than $17,000. And one of the most con- On behalf of the Christmas Day wasn’t the distance but rather the hosts a significant number of special troversial items in the budget (to be finalized next week) was the proposal to close the Dinner Committee, many thanks to narrowness of the road and the depth events for children and adults, featur- Zephyr library, which costs about $30,000 per year to run. $17,000 would go a long all of the volunteers that were part of of the ditches. There was nowhere for ing a gamut of topics and activities. way toward preserving it. this year’s successful dinner at the the kids to escape a vehicle and little As for the museum, a place close to Perhaps an alternative would have been to phase the raise in over two years, soften- Seniors Centre. We had many people room for a large vehicle to avoid an my heart, I feel it is a backward move ing the impact even more. who made the desserts, set up and unexpected situation. Of course this to even talk about cutting back on decorated tables, greeted, served, was worse in winter when the day- hours and staff. And renting the On the other hand, one of Mayor O’Connor’s primary motivations for the raise was to cleaned up and cooked. Thanks to light was gone or very low when the schoolhouse out? Ridiculous! The make it more attractive for candidates to contest the ward seats. “You can’t hold a full each and every one that helped. Also kids returned home and the street school is the original building and time job and be on Council,” she said. At least not a 9-to-5 job, that’s for sure. a big thank you to the local council lighting was next to zero. while it is quite acceptable to hold art But is raising the salary by $3345 per year really going to make a significant differ- and all of the businesses that made We formed a delegation to the shows and other events on a day donations for the dinner. Your gen- school board and were told the issue basis, not to have it available for ence in the number of people who toss their hats in the ring? We doubt it. The amount erosity allows us to have a wonderful would be looked into and it was. The meetings, summer camps, displays should have been considerably higher to make an impact on a potential candidate’s full course Christmas day meal for Board at that time deemed it was etc would be a tragedy. Even renting deliberations. Monetary compensation rarely is a principal factor anyway in choosing free. Finally to the six churches indeed a dangerous situation but out any of the other buildings would to run for elected office, certainly not at the municipal level, and maybe it shouldn’t involved, it is a wonderful way to were concerned about how to turn a mean they would not be available for reach out and be partners for a great bus around at the end of the road. display where now most of them are be. meal. To all of the volunteers and Neighbours offered access to their hosting various artefacts. Where Nevertheless, we believe the amount proposed by the mayor is an excellent compro- supporters in our churches, we look driveways for this purpose with the would these ancestral riches be mise. It’s large enough to help pay some of the gas bills, to soften the blow a little bit forward to continuing this tradition. result that a mini bus was provided housed? Your guess is as good as mine when you have to miss your daughter’s soccer game in order to meet with a constituent Thanks again to everyone. that picked the children up. The bus since the attic, spare rooms and base- was fairly full, too. ment are already filled with the histo- or cut a ribbon somewhere. But it’s small enough that the taxpayers of the Township David Phillips, Chair I believe conditions are pretty much ry of Uxbridge and Scott that have know that they’re still getting a heck of a bargain, that they’re paying very little for Christmas Day Dinner the same now and if the number of not yet even been catalogued. some very fine leadership. students on Sandy Hook Road is still Why is this? Because, during the I wish to thank Uxbridge Council for considerable, I feel a bus is still war- summer staff are kept busy touring the new flashing red/orange light at ranted for safety reasons. visitors and setting up displays, host- the intersecion of the Third ing schools and tour groups and Concession of Uxbridge and Davis Dave Jones preparing for special events, like the Drive. There have been at least two Uxbridge Heritage Days (our Steam Show). fatalities that I know of in the 22 Curator Nancy Marr recently years we have lived at this corner. In regard to possible Township budg- received her certificate and can now Hopefully, there will be NO MORE! et cuts, I hope I am flogging a 'still officially be called a curator, one of a living' horse as I comment. In my few who qualified. If only some of 8,900 copies of the Cosmos are published each Thursday in the Township of Sheila Richardson humble opinion, libraries and muse- the buildings were heated and use- Uxbridge: 8,200 delivered by mail, 700 available in stores and boxes. Sandford ums are educational facilities and able during the winter, she and her should be treated as such. They are staff could undertake the formidable Publisher/Editor Conrad Boyce 905.852.1900 I must comment on the issue regard- not instituted to make money but to task of cataloguing all those wonder- ing the discontinuation of the school edify the public, of any age, on a ful historic treasures hidden away 38 Toronto Street North, Unit One, Uxbridge Ontario L9P 1E6 bus to Sandy Hook Road (Jan. 12). great many subjects. Our library is and make them viewable to the pub- When I lived at the end of Sandy one of the best in the region and the lic. Uxbridge and Scott have wonder- e-mail: [email protected] Hook Road in the 1980’s there were Genealogy Room is certainly better ful histories, from indomitable and web site: www.thecosmos.ca a number of families with elementary than in many much larger facilities. resourceful pioneers, with talented, school age children plus a number of For some, and probably a growing famous and infamous personages. Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. high school age kids. At the time the number because of the cost to pur- Let's move forward, not backward, in EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and in letters to the editor are not nec- children all walked to Main Street to chase a newly released book, libraries Uxbridge Township! essarily those of the The Cosmos. Letters must be signed and the telephone number provided (number catch the bus. This was a trek of are their only source of reading mate- will not be published). Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling about one kilometer for those at the rial. With the growing number of Pat Asling reason. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected. The Cosmos reserves the right to edit or refuse end of the road. Informal conversa- people working flexible hours and, in Sandford Road to publish unsolicited material. ADVERTISING POLICY: The Cosmos reserves the right to refuse any adver- tions among neighbours brought to Uxbridge's case, working in Toronto tisement. The Cosmos is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors in advertisements or any light the discomfort of the parents in or further afield, opening hours other errors or omissions in advertisements. All material herein, including advertising design is copyright- ed, and may not be reproduced in any form without permission. general but in particular the parents should be geared to favour as many of the smaller children. The issue taxpayers as possible. The library The Uxbridge Cosmos 5 Thursday, January 19th 2012 ravenshoe ramblings the barris beat column by Roger Pires column by Ted Barris Takes two to travel Hospitality in a strange place

We both looked forward to that first day. In what must’ve involved the The number and frequency of ambulance sirens dwindled. Fewer hospital staff realigning of several planets, my wife landed a job in the same building where I work. Not the same passed the waiting area. I had been sitting there, waiting for nearly three hours. By 8:30 p.m. I was the only company, mercifully. I mean, there’s spending quality time together and then there’s being chained at one around when a nurse who’d been in the operating room came out. She spotted me, changed direction and approached me. the ankles. But spending our workday in a common venue meant the unimagined luxury of commut- “You the husband of the horse woman?” I nodded expectantly. ing together. “She’s doing just fine,” the nurse said. “But don’t tell anybody I told you.” She knew I’d been waiting a long Over the years we’ve both starred in our own personal renditions of the Commuting Follies. Our time and I sensed her telling me my wife Jayne’s condition was good, made us both feel better. And that had careers have taken us to every dark corner of the GTA, from Whitby to Waterloo. We needed a second been the atmosphere at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa nearly all that day. I say nearly, because things income just to pay for gas and 407 fees. So when Lady Luck smiled on us, we began counting the ben- didn’t start out that way. efits: the money we would save in gas alone could finance a trip to the Bahamas; we wouldn’t be driv- This is the story of a mishap, the kind many families have experienced and endured. On Tuesday evening ing both vehicles into the dust; and, of course, there would be an extra hour-and-a-half a day to enjoy after work, my wife Jayne made her way to a stable east of town to enjoy the relaxation and distraction of each other’s company. But as always, the devil’s in the details. riding her young dressage horse. Part way through their workout, her horse was startled by something and Visions of carefree commuting vanished with the first light of day one. Or should I say, the pre-dawn bucked several times. Realizing she couldn’t get back into the saddle, Jayne jumped off the horse, but land- gloom. My wife’s schedule dictates that we wake up an hour earlier. Not a problem for her. She turns ed awkwardly on her shoulder. in about the time the rest of us turn on the TV. She wakes up with all synapses firing. I need a gallon When I arrived at Port Perry Hospital, an evening ER nurse was already questioning Jayne about the fall. of coffee to be able to tie my shoes. Surprisingly, the bathroom schedule was easy to navigate. She had Before too long, she’d been x-rayed and a doctor explained there was a fracture of her upper humerus bone; showered and dressed while I was still slurping my first cup of the black juice. it appeared the ball portion of the bone was broken… badly. But only the sophistication of computerized axial tomography (a CAT scan) would reveal the specifics. Problem was, the earliest she could get a CAT scan was Given my state of semi-consciousness, it was decided that she would drive the morning shift and I’d Thursday, almost two days after the tumble. And, he said, the earliest Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa take the return trip. This configuration not only ensured we got to work alive but also on time. When could see repairing the break would be the weekend. I’m not sure which hurt Jayne worse, the break or the it comes to speed, I’m well beyond my years. Whenever we take a family trip, we calculate arrival time prospect of a potential four-day delay of the surgery. Anyway, two days later, we dutifully arrived in Oshawa at our destination based on distance and who’s at the wheel. If dad drives, pack an extra movie for the for the scan. When an orthopaedic surgeon we’d contacted looked at the scan, he calmly explained the frac- DVD player. ture and the surgical alternatives. The fun began when we remembered that “her” van was in the shop. That meant we would have to “It will probably require a prosthesis,” Dr. Michael Martin said. He showed us computer images of a steel ball take “my” van – the team bus. It was bestowed with this honorific based on our ability to pile copious and shaft replacement for the shoulder joint and reassured us that Lakeridge performed a fair number of amounts of hockey equipment into it and still be able to chauffeur the gear’s owners safely and legal- these procedures each year. The diagnosis and prognosis were grim. Even more grim, it seemed, was the like- ly home. Which in turn would explain the assortment of air fresheners placed strategically around the lihood she would have to endure another couple of days of pain before anything could be done – prosthesis vehicle. The old beater is a product of the last millennium and has more nicks than the Athens phone or otherwise. book. We can’t decide if it’s brownish-green or greenish-brown. In the murk of a drizzly dawn, the thing I think that’s when the surgeon in the doctor gave way to the humanity in the doctor. Indeed the humanity looks like it’s seen action in Afghanistan. It’s as pretty inside as it is outside. The seat covers match the of the system. Within minutes, we felt, the health care monolith that seemed prepared to shuffle this accident paint job with a few coffee stains thrown in as a personal touch and the floor mats are a collage of and its misery off to a scheduling computer, took on a face and revealed its heart. Jayne needed a surgeon, candy wrappers, Coke cans, and last week’s newspapers. Since this is winter, the reluctant chauffeur a surgical team, an available OR and (perhaps most important) an admission bed. Things began looking up when a woman with a clipboard entered the cubicle where Jayne and I still stared at the computer images of was deprived of the joy of finding live bait under the driver’s seat. Given that I’m the proud owner of the prosthesis. the vehicle, I had to go out and start it. “Hi. My name is Tracey,” she said. “I’m your ortho-nurse navigator.” I’d never heard of that kind of nurse The first rule of commuting is: the driver gets to pick the radio station. I hadn’t even thought of that before. But despite her bureaucratic title, I kind of liked the idea that someone could lead us through this one. If what’s generously termed a stereo receives more than one station, I’d never know it. The FAN mess. Sure enough, through the midday, the afternoon and into the early evening, a steady stream of med- 590 is the sole resident of the radio dial – all sports, all the time. My sleep-deprived brain is pro- ical-care specialists paraded through our cubicle, doing EKGs, blood tests, and even osteoporosis-prevention grammed to hear about the Leafs’ latest loss. My morning driver is not a sports fan. Our new sound- planning. Most important of all, however, these hospital professionals all seemed focused on getting my wife track consists of A Little Taste of Nashville and Life 100.3. I just read my newspaper wishing I were on to surgery… surgery that would not be delayed until Saturday, but would take place that night. Suddenly, it a train to Istanbul. seemed, my wife had become the number one priority in the hospital. And that really lifted our spirits. The second rule of commuting, at least in terms of our dynamic duo, is the trip home takes a heck of The rest went like clockwork. The anaesthetist explained what he would do. The chief surgeon, Dr. Samir a lot longer than the trip there. The pace falls somewhere between leisurely and stationary. I like to Chhabra, explained what he would do. The nursing staff explained what they would do. And by 5 that after- simulate the feel of driving from the comfort of my living room. If I didn’t have to reach the pedals, noon, they started doing what they’d promised. And I just sat patiently in the waiting area. That’s why the sud- I’d put a Lazy Boy in that thing. Despite my driving habits – or because of them – my passenger naps den arrival of the nurse inquiring if I were “the husband of the horse woman” seemed so welcome. most of the way home. So it’s goodbye Country Jamboree and hello Prime Time Sports. The world By 9 p.m., the surgeons had both informed me that the prosthesis implant had not been necessary. Instead, they’d implanted a plate and screws into her upper humerus, they hoped, to salvage the natural bone. They makes sense again. Well, we survived that first day and several more and we’re still talking to each even showed me a high-resolution image of the repaired shoulder. And by 10:30 Jayne was on antibiotics and other. But I do miss guys talking sports in the morning and she misses the daily pleasure of riding in a painkillers, in a recovery bed and drifting into the most restful sleep she’d had in 72 hours. clean vehicle. Which brings us to the third rule of commuting with your better half: be careful what you A health system we feared had let us slip through the cracks, had shown genuine concern and given a fam- wish for. ily hope when it most needed it.

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Canada at the age of one and was your field of science? duct experiments using computer physics education has been in I love spending time with my fami- fully educated here. Following sec- To be honest, I didn't really under- analysis. My focus for the physics instruction. Physics Education ly. My kids are growing fast and I ondary school, Lisa attended stand the concepts in physics in program at USS has always been Research has been an area of find that with all my commitments, McGill University earning a high school. It wasn't until I was at about developing strong problem research in many postsecondary I struggle to balance my time. I love Bachelor of Science degree in university that I saw how physics solving skills both on paper but also institutions across North America to knit - I’m self taught with no Physics and Queen's University describes many things. I became in real life applications. We encour- and around the world. Physicists ability to follow any preset patterns. earning a Bachelor of Education more engrossed in the ideas. It was age our students to use many differ- wanted to learn how students learn Baking is also one of my favourite degree in Intermediate/Secondary challenging. For some reason, per- physics, and have taken a scientific activities. I love reading but wish I Physics, Science and Mathematics haps out of pure curiosity the chal- method to actually collect data to had more time to do it. Summer as well as an Honours Specialist in lenges I faced made it worth my prove that certain strategies in seems to be a better time for that. I Physics through Queen's while. instruction are proven to improve have recently managed to do more University Faculty of Education. What is the most interesting or student engagement and their abili- physics-related things in the sum- intriguing part of your job? ty to learn conceptual ideas that are mer as well: For example I worked What degree(s) are you currently Teaching is an important job. I difficult to grasp. at PI as a facilitator of their working on? don't think that anyone would dis- What are the most rewarding EinsteinPlus workshop this past None. I have been busy focusing on agree with that. Teachers face our aspects of your career? summer. It was quite amazing. teaching science and physics at youth each day to help them devel- I once had a student ask me, “Why This year, I have been asked to Uxbridge Secondary School (USS) op skills to make them successful do you teach?”I actually had to become the local coordinator for PI as well as raising two children of my individuals. I think that the oppor- think about that for a while. I teach Workshops for Eastern Ontario. I own (now 5 and 8 years old). I tunity to share my passion for in the hopes that one day, I may have been working to make contacts would like to eventually return to physics and science with a group of ent digital media to complete proj- inspire one person (many more ide- with school boards in order to coor- school, but I'm not sure when I will students everyday makes my job ects and/or assignments. We have ally, but one would make my career dinate PI workshops for this make time for it. exciting. had students create Prezi1 presenta- worthwhile) to do great things. I upcoming year. Why did you chose science as a More recently, I have been working tions, Clamation2 presentations think that my work with the I am always looking for opportuni- career? with the Ontario Association of using digital photography, Perimeter Institute and being ties for our science students at USS. I was always interested in science. Physics Teachers as their newsletter Glogster3 and Power Point to name involved with physics teacher work- This is an ongoing process. Each As a high school student, I was coordinator. This allows me to be just a few. shops has also been quite rewarding year we have added new experiences always a high achieving student. I connected to other physics teachers Where should students start if they for me. I've managed to provide for our students. We are looking put a lot of pressure on myself to do across Ontario. I am also working as want to pursue a career like yours? interesting opportunities for USS forward to another year of exciting well. I think I grew up in a typical a Perimeter Institute (PI) Teacher Doing well in mathematics and sci- students by organizing and running opportunities. Korean family where it is expected Network Associate providing ence is obvious. Teaching requires an annual trip to PI for our stu- that you study hard and do well in physics teacher workshops across many key skills including organiza- dents. Last year, I coupled the trip Last year, students under Lisa's tute- school. I started my degree as an Ontario as part of their large tion, patience, good listening skills, to have our students participate in lage took part in the University of anatomy-physiology major fully Outreach program. good verbal and written communi- the McMaster Science Olympics Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies intending to pursue the medical How is technology used in your job? cation, and a strong presence. I and managed to place in a few com- (UTIAS) program. Participation is profession. However, I soon realized As a physics teacher, I have always think that teachers must also be cre- petitions. I worked with the planned again for this year and future that I was more interested in math- been an advocate for the use of tech- ative individuals. Creativity and Outreach team at PI and had them articles will feature these promising ematics, physics and applications of nology in the classroom. At innovation drives our lessons. do a workshop on December 1st at USS scientists. Stress creates smokers - and keeps them smoking by Octavian Lacatusu domly around New Years and and peace. turkey. But married, with two smoking has a lot to do with a I’ve been smoking ever since,” “I'll need five minutes by jobs, three kids, mother living “security blanket mentality“ say- This is national non-smoking she said. myself. I would run down to the with us, and bills, the craving ing smokers need their outside week in Canada. We sent our In fact, all of the local garage, have a smoke and eventually returns.” smoking break to revive their reporter (and our Tiger Talk writ- Uxbridgers we talked to admit- There are, however, energy and morale. He says this ers - see page 10) out on the street ted that stressful and emotional- feasible remedies. One isn't necessarily a good thing. to see why people still pursue this ly disturbing situations is what smoker at a corner “It's giving the smoker a reason destructive habit. initially drove them to take up admitted to using a type to grab their cigarettes, go out- smoking, highlighting stress as of electric cigarette for side, puff through their 15 Every new year brings with it the the most powerful of all cata- the last two weeks to minute break, go back in, and resolutions. To lose weight. Get a lysts. In one coffee shop, a girl fight the urge. The ciga- with the next break do the same good job. Be a better person. said she's been smoking for the rette supposedly lights exact thing,” he said. Drive a faster car. But one that is last six years, much of it because up and releases a vapour Smokers still willing to keep more pressing for a lot of of family issues and overall stress. when it's puffed, similar true to their New Year resolution Canadians is to part from the “I'm hoping to finish by the in nature to its more can join such programs such as clutches of smoking. end of high school,” she said, toxic relative, but free of “STOP on the Road Workshop” Ironically though, many get adding that she's been partially the same poison. offering free nicotine replace- hooked onto nicotine around influenced by her peers to Despite its innovation, ment therapy, or “Countdown the holidays, since the levels of smoke. others who've adopted to Quit” that offers a six-week stress and turmoil encourage “I got into it like everyone else the electric cigarette smoking cessation support individuals to blow out more did. When I was younger, I just regroup,” she said, adding that find it somewhat unusual. group. If you're also in need of smoke than an old steam loco- kind of followed the group and personal willpower to quit can “It's weird, it's completely new wheels, you can try and kill motive. One local says it was got hooked on it before I knew be achieved without severe weird. When it's done you then two rabbits with one stone by around New Year's time that she it.” repercussions, though it can still recharge it by plugging it into a joining the “Driven To Quit…” got into it, chugging down Another woman said in times be hard even when you thinky- USB. It's great but it's just not provincial quit smoking contest. around a pack a week. of an argument at home, her ou’ve quit. the same feeling.” For more info, go to page 8 of “I kind of just got into it ran- garage is the safe haven of smoke “I was always able to quit cold Another local explained that this week's Cosmos. The Uxbridge Cosmos 7 Thursday, January 19th 2012

mid-stride, overwhelming her as future, I have to say I'm tempted finally get to meet everyone he Far From Home she cuts through them. I have seen to find my own run worth raving loves. But I will have a few pre- volcanic monoliths skim the back- about. By the time you read this, cious moments to myself each by Jennifer Carroll ground of a sunrise run in Gran I'll be landed in Belo Horizonte, morning, and one of those days, Canaria, the golden-pink haze of the capital city of the state of I'll drag Davi into my secluded morning sun warming the icy Minas Gerais, the gargantuan heaven and entrust in him the task Raving for Rio keeps forever. In moments of black faces of the volcanoes as two state northwest of Rio. A state of capturing all the mystery and boredom or leisurely waiting, I women trot across a grassy perch which produces the most coffee beauty of his wonderful country. I don't normally indulge in maga- would toss open an issue, and at the forefront. I have seen a quiet and Brazilian presidents, it is nes- And who knows, I might just get zines. By the time I flip idly inevitably devour every single road cut into the deep forest of tled inland, not touching the to see it glorified across the pages through the glossy pages, sucked word between the two shiny cov- Sintra, Portugal. The thick vegeta- Atlantic at all. Instead, it is punc- of my favourite magazine. in by bold, courageous statements ers. Just a few pages into the tion creates a wall around the nar- tured with hidden lakes and As I sit in the airport waiting for in various colours and fonts delightful world of topical run- row road occupied by one single waterfalls. I have dreamed for a plane destined for Rio, I know slapped on the front cover, I am so ning articles, recipes, injury advice runner, a solitary soul enveloped weeks about looping around the I'll jitter with excitement over see- riddled by the guilt of money and training schedules comes the within the misty green of a lakes in the early morning hours ing a corner of the world I've yet spent on such slack and tepid best part of the entire publication, Portuguese morning. I have even before the scorching Brazilian sun to glance at. And in the bottom of entertainment that I would have the Rave Run. The two-page seen, delightfully, the coast of freckles and burns my all too deli- my luggage will sit my trusty run- been better off leaving it on the spread boasts a stunning photo of Vancouver, BC, crowded with cate skin. I have romanticized ning shoes, just waiting to hit the shelf. I have rarely reaped full a remarkable place on this planet boats to the right and fiery autum- those early hours, pacing myself in ground running. enjoyment from the slender publi- Earth, glossy and alluring. And nal foliage to the left of a runner the warm morning air cations, so shiny and enticing. somewhere, sometimes deeply on a quiet bicycle path. and greeting the sunrise One magazine, however, has been hidden, is an individual running I have never sent anything into a in peaceful silence, save a recent investment that more across the vast expanse of the page magazine for publication. Not a the pounding of my shoes than pays for itself: Runner's in the beautiful landscape. photo, a letter to the editor, a and the beating of my World. I have seen the Isle of Skye in question for an advice columnist. heart. It began innocently enough, Scotland, deep in the Cuillin I am a voyeur of the magazine Most of my time will be stealing my father's old, well-read mountains. Vast sweeping rock world. However, with a trip to spent with my partner's issues that he tucks away and faces, most staggeringly sheer in Brazil looming in my very near family and friends, as I nature, tower around the woman Body Work with Kim Mortson and Brandi McCarthy

A year from now..... ahead. Write down your goals other to really make a change today, and if you need a push, tified personal trainer, nutrition & and write down how you are this year. Never underestimate we're more than happy to help! wellness specialist. Brandi is a Ahh, January. The first month going to get there. We're serious. the power of a group, they can Happy New Year everyone! Registered Nutritionist and certi- of a New Year. It's the perfect Write it down, pen to paper, push you when you have given fied Personal Trainer at Body "start fresh" month. Januarys make it real and make it realistic. up on yourself. Kim Mortson is owner of Body Design. www.bodydesign.ca abound with New Year's Take a look at the months ahead This year you will not be afraid Design in Mount Albert and a cer- Resolutions, exercise plans just and ask yourself where your to fail. This is such an important aching to start and more healthy stumbling blocks are. Perhaps an thing to remember, but this is eating promises than you can upcoming vacation or work trip probably the biggest obstacle shake a stick at. January is will throw your schedule off, standing in your way. Human rebirth, perfect and clean. So maybe the kids have something nature tells us that failure is bad, what happens in February? almost every night of the week, when we fail we feel like that's Good old February, where all of maybe you have a few busier the end of the road, we feel like our best intentions and new- than usual weeks coming up. we blew it, success is out of found resolutions go flying out Whatever the obstacle is, writing reach. This couldn't be further the window. So why does that it down will help you identify it from the truth. Ralph Waldo happen? How are we so ready to and make a plan for overcoming Emerson once said that "Our make this year "the year" and it. When we get blindsided by greatest glory is not in never fail- only weeks later decide (con- the unexpected, it throws us off ing, but in rising up every time sciously or unconsciously) that it our game, when we plan for the we fail." Failure is a part of life was just too hard? Where do we unexpected we can arm ourselves and if we give up every time that go wrong? Likely it was a combi- with strategies to overcome the we fail, we will never achieve our nation of a few things: poor obstacle. goals. Plan that you will fail a planning, unrealistic expecta- This year you need to enlist a few times along the way and tions, fear of failure. We blame it team to help you get there. Tell when you do, get back up, dust on all sorts of things - we got too your friends and family what yourself off and continue along busy, it was too hard, I didn't you intend to do, ask them to the path you set out for yourself, know what to do, life got in the help you get there, put it out you WILL succeed. way. These are all just variations there for the world to see; what Body Design regularly sends of the same reasons, namely poor do you have to lose? We get so out motivational quotes and planning. So how will you make caught up in thinking that we articles to its clients. Recently, a it stick this year? How are YOU are super human and can do client of ours pointed out one going to stick with those "best everything ourselves that we for- that really stuck out to her last intentions" so that next January get the power of a group. Grab year and pushed her toward you can stop setting the same your friends, set goals together, reaching her goals, we think it's goals over and over in the hopes go to the gym together, hire a worth sharing with everyone: "A that one year it will just miracu- trainer or nutritionist together, year from now you will wish you lously happen? cook meals together, do what had started today" - Karen Lamb This year you are going to plan you need to do to motivate each This year is your year. Start The Uxbridge Cosmos 8 Thursday, January 19th 2012 The Uxbridge Cosmos 9 Thursday, January 19th 2012 Shopping local: the bleeding stops eventually

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explained that smoking really ing factor to the number of teen and can cause children to be more helped him cope with stress, as well smokers. It's a natural feeling to likely to be addicted to smoking as Tiger Talk as to get involved socially. “I heard want to do what your friends are they get older themselves. that smoking was a good way to doing, even if that means smoking. If you are a parent, look out for Time to butt out Wednesday', which challenges control weight, plus I was able to fit Statistics show that this is more your kid. Scientists say that your smokers to stay smoke free for one in with the people I wanted to hang common among females. relationship is very important: talk out with,” said another female teen. Media also influences teens' smok- to them, respect them, love them. by Gareth and day. The premise here is that if smokers can handle one day with- When asked if they would ever ing habits. If you see your favourite Listen to and support them, and Maggie Anderson out smoking, then hopefully this think about giving up smoking, the athlete or movie star smoking, you your kids will have higher expecta- can be the first step to a smoke-free teens gave a mixed bag of answers. may feel compelled to test it out. tions of themselves. Find out who Every year, thousands of Canadian future. The overall theme of the Many explained that they really did- Many researchers believe that the your kids hang out with and what teens choose to smoke. Tobacco can week is: “There are hundred of rea- n't know before they began smok- media influences teen smoking kinds of lifestyle choices they are seriously affect one's health and sons to quit...what's yours?” This is ing how addictive the substance habits even more than peer pressure. making, and talk to your child mental state: it contributes to more the question we'll focus on this was. In a newer twist, often the media about why they may be making than 37,000 deaths per year in week in Tiger Talk. “You learn about it when you're a portrays smokers these days as the choices that can affect their long- Canada. So the Region of Durham We started our research by asking kid, but it's a whole different thing anti-heroes or rebels, and this too term health and well-being. is holding their annual Non- a group of local teens, “Why did when you actually try it. Everyone can influence teens who want to try We very recently lost our grandfa- Smoking Week from January 15th you begin smoking?” One teen tells you that you won't be able to to be different. ther because of smoking. We realize to the 21st, including 'Weedless stop once you start, but there's no Parents can also be important role that it is just a horrible way to hurt way to know how that feels. I don't models in teens' lives. We often do your body and your loved ones. know if I can give it up,” said one what they do and we want to be like Papère would always go out for his teen. them. Unfortunately, teens with 'dessert' (smoke) after dinner (after On the other hand, a local female parents who smoke are at a higher many similar 'treats' during the A weekly seminar and support group for those grieving told Tiger Talk that she felt it would risk of smoking themselves, now or day). Other than the poor state of the loss of someone close. Discover a “safe place” to share be easy to give up smoking if she felt when they get older. Experts now his lungs, he was fighting fit. If he what you are going through right now. the need to do so: “I consider smok- encourage parents to smoke when was here now, he would tell you that WE KNOW IT HURTS AND WE CARE. ing just one part of my life. I could their child is not in the house, but you should not get on the smoke give it up when I want to, but not even then children and teens are still train, because there are two stops: THURSDAYS JAN. 19 TO APR. 12, 2012 now.” living and breathing in the fumes. the beginning, and the end. Think 2-4 pm - UXBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH 7-9 pm - ST. PAUL'S LEASKDALE Peer pressure is a large contribut- This is called second-hand smoke first, friends. Think first. CONTACT: [email protected] 905-852-5921 - EXT. 227 Leaskdale News GAME NIGHT WITH THE BRUINS with Helen Harrison Support Uxbridge’s Team! Our best wishes to all young people who are beginning Murray ministered at St. Paul's Leaskdale, for one year in the Hockey Night in Uxbridge their new semester in secondary, college, or universities. We early 70’s while he was on furlough from the mission field... 7:45 p.m., Uxbridge Arena wish you every success in your endeavours... Several members of the Herrema Family attended a gather- Gwen and Lori Lyons have returned home from South ing in remembrance of the life of Michael Muir, husband of Sports Entertainment At Its Best! Canterbury, New Zealand, where they spent several weeks Clare Herrema, at Bayview Golf and Country Club last and celebrated Christmas with Jim and Ruth Gibson Thursday. Our sincere sympathy goes to his family and Fri., Jan. 20 (Lyons)... friends... Our sincere sympathy to Sally Morgan and family on the Again there is a need for eight inch knitted squares to be BRUINS vs. recent death of Alun. A service to celebrate his life took place shipped this Spring to India to make blankets for AIDS LITTLE BRITAIN at St. Paul's Leaskdale Church on Fri. Jan 6. Our thoughts patients. If you can help, please call Anne Powell @ 905 852 are with Alun's family and many friends... 5450... Check out all Word has been received of the recent death of Rev. Murray Sincere condolences are extended to Jamie and Cheryl Garvin in Taipei, Taiwan, where he had been doing mission- French on the recent passing of Dylan. A service of remem- things Bruin at: ary work for some time. A memorial service will take place at brance took place at St. Paul's Leaskdale Presbyterian www.uxbridgebruins.com St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 47 Owen St. Barrie, this Church on Wednesday last week. Our thoughts and prayers Sun. Jan. 22 @ 3:00 p.m. with visiting one hour prior. are with both family and friends at this sad time. The Uxbridge Cosmos 11 Thursday, January 19th 2012

The War of 1812: the Uxbridge connection by Octavian Lacatusu

For the next three years, our nation back to the States when the war report himself to one of these James, coming to the conclusion Andrew Patterson of Whitchurch will commemorate a central event in began. Others were agitating for boards before the first day of that he was only “drawing” the can- Township in 1813, after he was its history, the War of 1812. So soon Upper Canada to become part of January 13, should be considered an nons, not firing them. The same charged before the court for suppos- after its founding, how did the war the States.” alien enemy and become liable to be couldn't be said for fellow Quaker edly pulling his hat off and shouting affect the tiny community of During the war, Yonge Street was treated as a prisoner of war or a spy Robert Willson, whose similar “huzza to the United States for their Uxbridge? used as a “military road” carrying as circumstances might dictate.” encounters with the military led great success in taking Fort soldiers and military supplies from Simply ignoring the outturn of him to be disowned by the Quaker George.” The Patterson brothers As cannon flew between HMS York (Toronto) up to Lake Simcoe. events wasn't feasible either, accord- meeting. Willson later sold originally left Leeds County and set- Leopard and U.S.S Chesapeake According to McGillivray, those liv- ing to McGillivray, saying that back Pickering Township. tled in Eastern Ontario in the early along the coast of Norfolk in 1812, ing on the west side of Whitchurch in those days the government could Any form of resistance against the 1800s. At the start of the war how- the opening shots of a North Township (including lots of “press” one into service. Such was Crown's plight was taken very seri- ever, one Patterson brother returned American war, Uxbridge Township Quakers) would have been well the case of Ezekial James, a Quaker ously. Such were the cases of to the States. was slowly beginning to take shape aware of and witness to this activity. who lived on the 6th Concession of Uxbridgers Moses Hambleton and Cruikbhank explained that in into a prosperous backwoods com- Despite this, many kept his son, both of whom were December of 1813, detained U.S munity. This rapidly changed, how- quiet and purposely imprisoned in York for citizens were to be escorted from ever; as Allan McGillivray, historian unaware, as their nature and refusing to take part in the York to Niagara and be put across and author, explains in Tales of the beliefs prevented most war effort. According to the frontier. However he states that Uxbridge Valley, Uxbridge’s growth Quakers to bear arms, take McGillivray, Moses' son under General Sheaffe's decisions, it abruptly declined in wake of the oaths or participate in mili- died in prison due to ill- was “imprudent” to allow any more war of 1812. tary activities. ness, and after being Americans to return to the States. It was a considerable hit, since the “One of the basic beliefs of released, Moses refused to “Sheaffe directed their passports to settlers that were in the Uxbridge the Quakers was to be paci- return to his property. He be suspended and granted them Township at the time were there fists. In other words, they then left Uxbridge permission to reside without only a few years when the war start- weren't supposed to get Township and reunited molestation at their former homes ed. Originally, the settlement was involved in such conflicts,” with his brother in New in Canada until further notice,” comprised of a dozen or so Quaker he says. York state. His brother's Cruikbhank said. families that came north from But their pacifism slowly son later came to Uxbridge After a slew of victories and defeats Pennsylvania starting in 1804-5. bordered on obligation, as Township and settled in the on both ends, the war of 1812 came When U.S President Madison the threat of imprisonment soon Uxbridge. James was supposedly Owen Road area. to an end on the first of March, declared war on Great Britain on became more evident. As the war made to assist the military by haul- As war efforts from both sides shat- 1815. According to McGillivray, June 19 1812, the impact on the began, their fears became official. ing cannons and other supplies tered buildings and ravaged forests, progress returned to Uxbridge after Uxbridge Township was profound, According to Colonel E. A. using his wagon and team of horses. the level of disaffection in Upper the war, with the township's school as the majority of the early settlers Cruikbhank's “A study of This didn't impress the Quakers at Canada became more apparent. being built in 1817 with the help of were essentially American. Disaffection in Upper Canada all, and as the war ended, he was Cruikbhank mentions in his book Ezekial James, and the Quaker “Many were still sympathetic to 1812-1815” a proclamation was summoned to a Quaker meeting to that the general population was meeting house in the1820s. James the American government.” published stating: “Every citizen of explain his dealings. Records show “universally in favour” of the United descendants still live in the area. McGillivray says. “Some even went the United States who did not the meeting eventually pardoned States. One such case involved

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It will ing up, they won't have to drive more than 500,000 houses world- Uxbridge ReStore will have a retail and vans, all operated by volunteer join the two other facilities in that far anymore,” she said. “It'll wide, providing shelter for more component featuring its usual drivers. Chateauvert says pick-ups Durham region, one in Ajax and be great to get everybody back into than two million people. Via an plethora of new and used building can be arranged via ReStore's cen- the other in Oshawa. Kathy the swing of things.” innovative system, Habitat houses materials, from tap sets to light fix- tral phone number. Chateauvert, head of Habitat for Dating back to 1985 in are sold to “partner” families at no tures to kitchen cabinets. 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Contact Manager Mike Frith, 905.895.5700 Women’s pro hockey In Loving Memory of comes to Uxbridge FRANKLIN ERNEST by Octavian Lacatusu and just letting people know what we're all about,” she said. “It's quite some- For those who wish to get a glimpse of thing, come check it out.” SKERRATT professional hockey, the Uxbridge Arena To learn more about the Canadian Women's Hockey League's upcoming September 9, 1924 – January 10, 2012 will be hosting the Toronto Furies vs. Brampton Thunders game on Saturday, games and events, visit the CWHL Passed away peacefully at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Jan 21, with tickets going for 8 dollars. Facebook page, go to cwhl.ca or follow them on Twitter @cwhl_insider. Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Frank, beloved husband of Muriel The event will feature a clash of Olympic women’s gold medallists such as Tessa (nee: Forsyth). Loving father of Marian and Barbara (Michael Bonhomme, winner of Battle of the Morrison). Proud grandfather of James and John Munro, Beth Blades, Sami Jo Small, Jayna Hefford (Jeff Friend), Brian and Aaron (Sabrina) Morrison and great and Gillian Apps. Bonhomme is set to grandfather of Rebeca, Jessica, Jacob, Reily, Grace and play along Small on the Furies side and Elizabeth. Predeceased by brothers Walter, George, David will be facing fellow Olympians Hefford and Apps on the Brampton Thunder Henry, Robert and Edwin. team. A memorial service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at a “They are great leaders, I'm very happy later date. In his memory donations may be made to the to have them on our team,” said Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Canadian Women's Hockey League's Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073. assistant coach, Ruth (Yoh) Campkin, a native of Uxbridge. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca Also joining the game on Saturday will be local women Britni Smith from Port Perry, who will be playing on the defence for the Furies, and CWHL's trainer OnStage Uxbridge Lauren Jukes from Uxbridge. Campkin said the goal is to encourage girls to be more confident in the sport. AUDITION NOTICE “This is a chance for all girls to see what kind of level of hockey they can strive for and actively compete in,” Campkin said. 12 ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose “It's a really great and cheap way to see Directed by Bryan Mailey Olympic gold medallists and the highest level of hockey that you'll see next to the Sunday January 22nd 7-10 pm Uxbridge Music Hall Olympic team.” To keep the game going however, Monday January 23rd 7-10 pm Uxbridge Baptist Church Campkin explained the CWHL needs Call-backs Monday January 30th sponsorship. Performances April, 2012 “The NHL gets all kinds of things that Needed: 12 men of varying ages bring much higher revenue into the rink Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script than we receive,” she said. “This is a chance for us to get out there to allow For additional information please visit UXBRIDGE MEMORIAL COMPANY people to sponsor us or even get www.onstageuxbridge.com involved.” 108 Brock Street West, Uxbridge L9P 1P4 Warm-up starts at 3:30 p.m. and the game is set to begin at 4 p.m. Everyone Interior Design Services Dave & Lori Tomkinson is encouraged to stick around after the ~Colour Consultation ~Space Planning game for an autograph session and meet ~Blinds and Shutters ~Custom Draperies the league's star players. Campkin said ~Furniture and Finishes Tel: 905-852.3472 • 1-888-672-4364 • Fax: 905-852-0085 it's all about keeping the hockey spirit ~Kitchen and Washroom Design alive. [email protected] “It's our way of promoting the game Ashley Armstrong 416.671.3249 [email protected] The Uxbridge Cosmos 14 Thursday, January 19 th 2012 Uxbridge bird count tallies 50 species by Derek Connelly Why the changes in bird num- bers? The owl count increased We did it! After a number of days because of an increase in our effort of pure sunshine the weather - more hours owling. The presence turned cloudy and storms of open water provided habitat for approached, as is traditional for the geese. the annual Christmas bird count. The increased participation and More than 44 birdwatchers braved the milder weather in general the outdoors while another 28 after the count near Greenbank. raised the numbers. stayed in and watched their feed- • Over 2000 Canada Geese, the Thanks all to the many partici- ers. Covering over 750 km on highest count yet, doubling the pants near and far, to Rick and the roads around Uxbridge and 2006 record. Nancy Hannah for hosting the 100 km on the trails, the dedicat- • Record numbers of American count potluck and Kim Adams for ed birders found over 10,000 Goldfinch, over 1600, up from data entry. birds of 49 species on Tuesday last years record high of 870, and For those interested in the details Dec. 27th, making this seventh chickadees also passed the 1000 follow the links to the Uxbridge official Audubon Count our high- mark ( 1160). count (UXON) on the Audubon est count yet of both individuals • A mute swan on the Nonquon website: and species. The American Kestrel lagoons adds a new species to our http://birds.audubon.org/christm and a Rough Legged Hawk were list. as-bird-count seen during count week, topping Participation increased this year the 50 mark for the week. with birders from Ottawa, If you would like to join the The highlights: Guelph, and the GTA joining the Uxbridge Birders email list con- • 10 Owls reported, more than regular Uxbridge locals plus a tact Derek Connelly at any other year - Great Horned , handful of new Uxbridge birders [email protected]. Barred and Screech Owls. There out in the field and on the feeder was also a Snowy Owl reported watch. Pineridge joins worldwide open house

We'd Like to Teach the World to Sing! This January voice. There is no cost to attend this event. has been set aside by Sweet Adelines International for Pineridge Chorus is part of Region 16, which is the every chorus in the world to hold an open house to cel- largest region in the Sweet Adelines world right now. ebrate its form of unaccompanied, four-part harmony, North Metro Chorus has won on the International in the barbershop style. Pineridge Chorus would like to stage, and the tenor from the winning quartet is from invite all women to celebrate music with them by com- Uxbridge. The Region has 34 choruses from Upper ing to the Uxbridge Music Hall on Monday, January New York State and Eastern Ontario. All are starting to 23, at 7:30 pm (snow date January 30). They will enter- prepare for the Annual Regional Competition, which tain a little, teach all comers a song, and party a lot. takes place in Syracuse in the spring. Everyone is welcome! Perhaps you will find your inner

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Photos by Stuart Blower The Uxbridge Cosmos 15 Thursday, January 19th 2012 Bruins soundly thrashed Bruin of by Roger Varley Friday, when they lost 6-1 to the three more goals before the peri- the Week Port Perry MoJacks. For most of od ended. With the way the looming OHA the first period, the Bruins dom- Replacing Melnychuk with by Jane Alexander Jr. C Central Division playoffs inated their Reach Street rivals, Kristoff Lyons in the third peri- are structured, one would expect constantly attacking the od did nothing to stir the Bruins, hockey when he was six or seven the Uxbridge Bruins to be doing MoJacks' net. But fans left the while Port Perry moved into a 5- KRISTOFF years old, but not always as a goalie. their utmost to attain third place arena shaking their heads by the 0 lead when Cory Finney LYONS "I wasn't always a goalie, but when in the standings. The third-place end of the night, wondering stripped the puck from a Bruins it was my turn in net I enjoyed it a finisher will face the struggling what happened the rest of the defender. It wasn't until the last lot," Kristoff said. So then he stuck Some might argue who the most Georgina Ice in the first round of game. five minutes of the game that with it and pursued his sport as a important player on the ice is. Is it the playoffs, since it will take a A short-handed goal by Port Blake Ertel finally scored on a goaltender. “I am normally the start- the forwards, trying to get the puck ing goalie in net every game.” miracle for the Ice to move out Perry late in the first period, blast from the point, courtesy of in the net or maybe the defencemen, After playing 15 games with the of the cellar. But third place - which resulted from a major a pass from newcomer Brett fending off the other team? In any Bruins, Kristoff’s record is 7-6-2 and even second place - is still defensive lapse, saw the visitors Penrose. The MoJacks capped survey, one position would probably (seven wins, six losses, and two over- within the grasp of the Bruins, head into the first intermission off the game with their sixth win easily. No individual perform- time losses.) In his last five games, he the Port Perry MoJacks, the with a one-goal lead. Goalie marker on a power play with just ance is more important than that of lost two and won three. If there was the goaltender. one thing Kristoff would like to add Clarington Eagles and the Little Stefan Melnychuk raced out of 23 seconds remaining. For 18-year-old Kristoff Lyons Britain Merchants. All are within his net to beat MoJacks forward The Bruins start off their six more of into his game, it would be to being the goalie for the Uxbridge play the puck more than he does five points of each other, well Dakota Watson to the puck and remaining regular season games Bruins came with high expectations. now. behind the league-leading knock it to one of his defence- with back-to-back tilts this With nine games already into the sea- Kristoff is planning to go to college Lakefield Chiefs. men. But the puck bounced off weekend against the Little son for the Bruins, Kristoff came in next year and hopes that he can still It seemed as though the Bruins his teammate's stick right onto Britain Merchants, with a game as the new goaltender. fit the Bruins’ schedule into that as were determined to make that Watson's blade, giving Watson a at the arena tomorrow at 7:45 "They were looking for a new well, and continue playing for them. goalie," Kristoff explained. "Matt late-season drive, given the out- clear shot at the net. p..m. and then in Little Britain “I like playing for the Bruins. It’s a called me up. I wasn't happy with my lot of fun.” standing way they won against When the teams returned for on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. junior team I was playing Georgina and Clarington a cou- the second period, however, it If they can defeat Little Britain with, so I watched a game ple of weeks ago. But judging by was as though the Bruins had twice as they did in December, and then agreed to play for their last two performances, the sent out another team. They their playoff prospects might them." Bruins seem content to settle for were lifeless and unfocused, look rosier. But it’s a big if. Kristoff used to play for fifth place in the league they allowing the MoJacks to score Mississauga at the start of the season before getting dominated last season. called up to play for the In Lakefield on Tuesday night, Bruins. His first game was the Bruins allowed the Chiefs to JUNIOR CSTANDINGS - as of Tuesday, Jan. 10 against Clarington. He did run up a 7-0 lead by the end of Team Wins Losses OT Losses Points well for the team by winning the first period. The Uxbridge 7-2. Interestingly enough, squad held their own for the next LAKEFIELD CHIEFS 23 8 3 49 two periods, finishing the second Kristoff started playing at 10-3 and the final period at LITTLE BRITAIN MERCHANTS 17 11 4 38 12-5, but holding their own at PORT PERRY MOJACKS 18 14 1 37 this point in the season isn't CLARINGTON EAGLES 16 15 3 35 good enough. And it wasn't good enough on UXBRIDGE BRUINS 15 16 3 33 GEORGINA ICE 12 22 1 25 VIEWPOINTS Udora News by Lori Tomkinson

ow well do you know the highways and Well, we have rolled around to another New Year! For all those who made byways of Uxbridge Township? The first per- resolutions to take better care of themselves we have Yoga on Mondays Hson each week to call into our office number, from 7:00p.m.-8:15 p.m. Call Heather for more information 905-649- 905-852-1900, and correctly identify the location 8596. If you resolved to get more active or to try something new, Zumba is on Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Call Nadia 705-228-8431. In addi- of our photo, will receive a prize; this week, it’s two tion we have karate beginning on Tuesday and Thursday for children to tickets for HMS Pinafore at the Music Hall. Last adults from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Call Lisa 905-862-2431 or e-mail week’s viewpoint (lower photo) is at the works yard [email protected]. Playschool is still busy on Tuesday and on Hwy. 8 west; it was guessed by Dianne Morris of Thursday mornings from 10:00a.m.-12:00 noon, call Jennifer 705-357- Uxbridge. We’ll have the answer to the upper photo 3644. All activities will take place at the Udora Community Hall. next week. Photos by Renee Leahy. SIGN UP FOR OUR BUTCHER’S BLOCK - BE THE FIRST TO GET NEWS OF SPECIALS, NEW PRODUCTS AND MORE!

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