Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Pass Through Uxbridge

Volume 11 No. 3 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, January 22 2015

GOOD FORM - Nancy Norris, a member of a bowling group for seniors, kept her eye on the ball at Parish Lanes on Monday. The group meets weekly at the local bowling lanes for fun, prizes, and some great indoor exercise during the winter months. Parish Lanes features both regular and glow-in-the-dark five-pin bowling for all ages on its 12 lanes. Photo by John Cavers Pan Am Games Torch Relay to pass through Uxbridge by Roger Varley teer record and his leadership com- to exempt local business from would go before the committee of iour?" he asked. mitment within Uxbridge. Two bylaws restricting deliveries at night adjustment and therefore would not Regional Councillor Ballinger said Uxbridge recently learned that it is other individuals would also have to for the two-week period of the Pan automatically require notification. he thought Mrs. Knoll should have officially on the list of 130 be nominated as alternates. Council Am Games in order to facilitate the However, Mr. Shapardanis pointed to come back before council. Canadian communities that will see supported the decision to nominate Off-Peak Deliveries program out that the condominium board at Councillor Gordon Highet, who the Pan Am Games Torch Relay Mr. Picov. designed to alleviate traffic conges- Wyndance had written a letter to referred to the privacy screens as pass through this summer. The nomination procedure for the tion in the GTA while the games are the applicant, Cathy Knoll - before "godawful", successfully moved that Recreation Manager Amanda Pan Am/Parapan Am Games is still on. her request was considered by coun- the issue be referred to staff for Ferraro announced the news to in early stages, and proposed candi- In other council news, Council cil - advising her that the board had direction. council on Monday. Mayor Gerri dates must go through several steps found itself in a sticky situation "no objections to the installation of Also at council on Monday: in her Lynn O'Connor said this is a "great and procedures before any one per- Monday when a deputant asked privacy screens as long as they con- annual report to council, Animal opportunity" for Uxbridge and rec- son is selected to be a torch bearer. that it reverse a decision made last form to the Town of Uxbridge's by- Control Manager Victoria ommended that council choose a The relay with the torch, whose September by the old council to laws and the rules of the (condo- McWhirter showed that 40 dogs "handicapable" person to run with flame originates in Teotihuacan, allow eight-foot-tall privacy screens minium) corporation". The letter were impounded in Uxbridge in the torch and represent the town. Mexico, begins in Canada on May on a residential property on the went on to say that "if a request is 2014. Of that number, 30 were Councillor Pat Mikuse, noting 30, and ends in Toronto at the Wyndance estate near Coppins submitted for a variance . . . the cor- reclaimed by their owners, eight Uxbridge is the Trail Capital of Opening Cermonies of the Pan Am Corners. poration would request that a maxi- were adopted and one was eutha- Canada, suggested an alternate car- Games on July 10. The Parapan Am Jason Shapardanis of Empire mum height of 2.5 metres above nized. rier could be a member of the trails Games begin August 7. Communities, a developer of the grade be maintained". However, when it came to cats, of committee. The Cosmos will provide detailed community, said his company owns Ms. Leroux said council had not the 92 that were taken in in Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger information closer to the date that a vacant lot next to the property seen that letter. Uxbridge, only one owner went to then suggested that council nomi- the torch will travel through with the screens and that they are Mayor O'Connor said council had reclaim their pet. Sixty-four were nate Daryl Picov be the torch bear- Uxbridge. impacting the company's ability to been told by the applicant that the adopted and 19 euthanized. er, based on his exceptional volun- In a related matter, council agreed sell the vacant lot. He said neither condominium board supported the Asked if the figures indicated peo- Empire nor nearby residents were application and "that's why we ple were using cats as disposable Inside This Week’s Cosmos notified of the applicant's request decided what we did". pets, Ms. Leroux said all potential for an exemption from the town- Councillor Fred Bryan said it pet adopters are screened closely to Budget slims down . . . 6 ship's fence and screen bylaw appeared the applicant had held make sure the owner-pet relation- Tribute to Ron Tindley . . . 8 restrictions in order to erect the back an important piece of informa- ship will be a good match and the Two teams are Stars . . . 9 screens. tion. number of times a person adopts a Bruins on a roll . . . 9 Clerk Debbie Leroux said the orig- "If we allow (the decision) to pet is also tracked. inal request was not something that stand, are we rewarding bad behav- The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, January 22 2015

51 Toronto Street South The Corporation of Follow the P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge L9P 1T1 Township Online Tel: 905-852-9181 The Township of Uxbridge Fax: 905-852-9674 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca Council & Committees Employment Opportunity Summer Employment RECRUITMENT UXBRIDGE Trails Coordinator, Public Works Department PUBLIC LIBRARY Meeting Schedule Township of Uxbridge THE TOWNSHIP OF for January 2015 UXBRIDGE FIRE WINTER PROGRAMS Term of Work: This is a part- We are looking for two (2) student DEPARTMENT is currently Thursday, Jan. 22 time, contract position work- labourers to perform a variety of Starting in January: accepting applications for Budget Meeting 1-6 p.m. ing approximately 16 hours tasks related to road mainte- interested persons to join Wiggles and Giggles: 2 years CANCELLED per week. Hours are flex- nance and construction. our team of Part-Time and up: January 26, 10:30 - ible and may include some Applicants must have a valid “G2” (Volunteer) Firefighters. 11:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 evening and occasional driver's licence accompanied with Tickles and Tunes: 6 - 36+ Budget Meeting 1-4 p.m. weekend work. a driver's abstract. Applicants MINIMUM QUALIFICA- should submit a cover letter months; Thursdays starting TIONS INCLUDE: January 22, 2 class times. Monday, Jan. 26 Duties: The Trails together with a detailed resume • Must legally be eligible to Family Fun Night with a Budget Open House Coordinator coordinates all containing experience, back- work in Canada “Frozen” theme: Thursday, 6 - 7 p.m. activities related to the ground, past employment, refer- • Minimum 18 years old January 22, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. COUNCIL 7 p.m. Uxbridge Trails program ences and work related skills, • Minimum high school *Special Guest* Public Meeting - including: experience and training. diploma or equivalent “Play with Me” with Jacquie Vicdom Sand & Gravel • Volunteer recruitment, Students in a University/College • Live within a reasonable Hermans: Mondays starting ZBA 2014-05 7:30 p.m. training and management Civil Engineering co-operative distance of the Fire Station January 12. • Trail maintenance planning education program may apply. All • Able to respond to the Wednesday, Jan. 28 and coordination applicants must be returning to majority of calls Starting in February: Budget Meeting 1-6 p.m. • Grant application, monitor- school (high school, university or • Be required to pass an Wiggles and Giggles: 2 years ing and reporting college) in the fall of 2015. aptitude test, which may be and up; Mondays, February 2, 9 Thursday, Jan. 29 • Budget preparation Please ensure that the position conducted by an outside & 23, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Budget Meeting 1-6 p.m. • Assistance with special being applied for is clearly agency Clowning Around with Jo: events marked on the application. • Be required to pass a Wednesday, February 18, 10:45 - • Liaising with the public and Direct resumés to the atten- physical test of bona fide TENDER U15-01 11:30 a.m. media tion of Ben Kester, C.E.T., CRS- occupational requirements TREE REMOVAL Family Fun Night with a Lego • Administrative support for S, Director of Public Works & that will be conducted by an theme: - Thursday, February 26, the Town Trails Committee Operations no later than outside agency. The cost of 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Supply of all labour, equipment February 6, 2015. such test will be the respon- and material necessary to per- Qualifications: sibility of the candidate. In All the programs above form tree removal for specified • Self-starter who is able to advance of undergoing NOTICE FROM THE require pre-registration. roadside trees. work independently and in UXBRIDGE physical fitness testing, Sealed Tenders will be groups candidates must submit a FIRE DEPARTMENT Please come in, phone in or received until 2 p.m. local time • Strong organizational and note from their physician check our website, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 by: time management skills stating that they are physi- Commencing December 1, www.uxlib.com for more informa- Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township • Experience/interest in cally capable of taking such 2014, residents may purchase tion on any of our programs. of Uxbridge. working with volunteers testing. their 2015 Burning Permits. • Enthusiastic attitude about • Obtain a valid DZ license, Lowest or any bid not READING BUDDIES Uxbridge Trails and the out- at their expense, within 12 necessarily accepted. Fees are: $25 for a Regular doors months of being hired Permit Children in GRADES 1 to 3, • Excellent computer skills • Additional requirements $75 for an Oversize including FRENCH immersion, This Bid Document is posted on including Word, Excel, are noted in the application Permit will have lots of fun reading and the Township of Uxbridge's web- PowerPoint and social package N/C for a Recreational Permit participating in literacy-based site at media • Candidates who have activities with a VOLUNTEER http://www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/ completed NFPA 1001 ALL NEW OVERSIZE SITES from the community! bids_and_tenders under Please apply with a Firefighter I and II would be MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE Current Bid Opportunities and is resume and covering letter an asset. FIRE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO January 9/13/14 to March 3/4/6 available for downloading in describing your experience Applications can be ISSUANCE OF AN OVERSIZE (skip Feb. 13), Tuesdays, 3:45- Adobe Acrobat Version 6.0 or and qualifications to: picked up at and returned PERMIT. 4:45 OR 6:30-7:30 OR higher by following the registra- Clerk's Department to: c/o Debbie Leroux Permits may be obtained at the Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 OR tion instructions on that page. The Uxbridge Fire Township of Uxbridge Municipal Office (51 Toronto St. Fridays, 3:45-4:45. Please ensure that when you Deptartment, 17 Bascom Re: Trails Coordinator S.) or at the Fire Station (17 download the document, you St., Position Bascom St.) during business $10 per child, includes add your company's name to Attn: Chief Richardson 51 Toronto St. South hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 snack/drink and overdue fines the Document Takers List in OR P.O. Box 190 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. forgiven. Space is limited/based order to receive any addenda The Township of Uxbridge Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1 on availability of volunteers. that may be issued. For ques- NOTE: All existing permits Municipal Office, 51 Toronto Details/application forms are tions regarding downloading of Or email your application to: expired December 31, 2014. St., S., Uxbridge. available at the children's desk or documents, contact the Clerk's [email protected] Any questions please contact DEADLINE FOR APPLI- at www.uxlib.com Department at 905-852-9181, Application deadline is the Fire Department at 905-852- CATIONS: January 29, Ext. 220. Friday, January 30, 4 p.m. 3393 2015

Uxpool / Summer Camps .905-852-7831 Uxbridge Public Library 905-852-9747 Zephyr Library Arena ...... 905-852-3081 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Tues., Thurs. 10 am - 9 pm 905-473-2375 Sundays after Thanksgiving to May 24 weekend 1 pm - 5 pm Historical Centre ...... 905-852-5854 www.uxlib.com HOURS Tues., Thurs., 3 pm - 8 pm Sat 10 am - 3 pm Animal Shelter ...... 905-985-9547 Township of Uxbridge documents are available in alternate formats upon Ux. BIA Chamber of Commerce ...... request. Please fill out the Request for Alternate Formats Form at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca or contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905- 905-852-9181 ...... [email protected]/www.uxcc.ca 852-9181 ext. 209 or at [email protected]. ext. 406 The Uxbridge Cosmos 3 Thursday, January 22 2015 TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW UXBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge passed By-law No. 2015-004 on the 12th day of 2014-2018 January, 2015, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. The changes in the By-law correct typographical The Council of the Township of Uxbridge invites applications from members of the public who and other technical errors applying to a range of sections through- are qualified electors of the Township of Uxbridge and who wish to have their names considered out the By-law, as well as the schedules. for a four-year appointment (term of Council - expiring Nov. 30, 2018) to one of the various Boards, Committees, etc. Any person interested in offering their services, and would accept an AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the appointment, are invited to submit a Committee Member Application Form available on the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Township's Website www.uxbridge.on.ca, along with a letter of interest outlining relevant quali- Clerk of The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge, not later than fications and experience to the undersigned by Friday, February 6, 2015. Please note that the the 10th day of February, 2015, a notice of appeal setting out the present members with expired terms are eligible for reappointment provided they have objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection expressed an interest. together with the required Ontario Municipal Board fee of $125.00. Cheques must be made payable to the MINISTER OF FINANCE. Any questions regarding these appointments may be directed to the Clerk.

PLEASE NOTE that only individuals, corporations and public bodies Debbie Leroux Telephone: (905) 852-9181 may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Township Clerk Fax: (905) 852-9674 notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association P.O. Box 190 e-mail: [email protected] or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of 51 Toronto Street South an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1 behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public Economic Development Committee body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, The Uxbridge Economic Development Advisory Committee will provide advice and recommen- there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a dations to the Council for the Township of Uxbridge on matters relating to the attractions, devel- party. opment and retention of all business sectors within the municipality inclusive of aggregates, An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law is given manufacturing, commercial (personal service and retail), agriculture and home-based business- below. The complete By-law is available for inspection in the es. Specific representation from Real Estate, Agriculture, Uxbridge BIA, Uxbridge Chamber of Clerk's Department during regular office hours. Commerce, Manufacturing Sector, Accommodation Sector, Arts Community, Home-Based Business and Aggregates Sector are being sought. DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE THIS 21st DAY OF This past term the committee met quarterly on a Wednesday morning 8 - 9:30 a.m. January, 2015. Skate Park Committee Debbie Leroux, Clerk Township File: ZBA 2015-01 The Skate Park Committee has been established as a Committee of Council to recommend Township of Uxbridge improvements, safety, events and overall operations of the park. Responsibilities will include the Technical Amendments annual Ramp Jam, Spring cleanup, promotion, safety, education and growth. We are looking for P.O.Box 190, 51 Toronto Street South five to seven members, 18 and over, and two (2) youth members 15 - 17. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1 Tourism Planning Committee PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW Given the wealth of cultural tourism attractions, events and the potential economic benefit to The purpose of this application is to amend the Zoning By-law to the entire municipality, a Tourism Advisory Board has been established as a Committee of correct typographical and other technical errors. Council to pursue this and other related initiatives. The proposed Mandate/Responsibilities are: completion of a draft Uxbridge Tourism Plan; Winter Reminders coordination of the Tourism Ambassador program; liaison and coordination with Region of Durham Department of Tourism and Economic Development and Central Counties; manage data relating to events, cultural sites and media mappings; coordinate and evaluate promotion Overnight Parking and marketing of events and sites; managing the execution of the Social Media policy as relat- Please be advised that By-law 2013-184 as amended prohibits ed to Tourism initiatives; and coordinate the production of brochures and tourism-related sig- overnight parking from November 1 until April 1 between the hours nage. of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on roadways and municipal lots within the We are looking for six to eight members with tourism/event/digital media expertise to join the Township of Uxbridge. Board, with some representation from the following stakeholders: Trails Association, Chamber Snow removal obstruction of Commerce, BIA, Agriculture, Culture, Hospitality and Recreation. Did you know that, in accordance with the Township of Uxbridge Traffic By-law 2013-184, it is an offence to stop any vehicle on a Goodwood Community Association highway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway? The purpose of this Committee is to make recommendations to Township staff for improve- Please make sure you park off any highway or roadway in order to ments to the facility and its operation, as well as bring any matters of concern to the immediate permit snow removal equipment and vehicles to clean the streets attention of staff. This committee will actively promote the use of the Community Centre by the during the winter season. community and various users so that the facility is utilized as much as possible. Meetings are Sidewalk Responsibilities conducted once a month. Snow Removal By-Law 2008-160 states every owner/occupant of any building or vacant lot within the Township of Uxbridge shall clear Sandford Community Association all snow and ice from any sidewalk(s) adjacent to their property within 24 hours after the accumulation of snow and/or ice. The purpose of this Committee is to make recommendations to Township staff for improve- Snowmobile By-law ments to the facility and its operation, as well as bring any matters of concern to the immediate Please keep the Township Snowmobile By-Law in mind while oper- attention of staff. The goal is to actively promote the use of the Community Centre by the com- ating your motorized snow vehicle this winter season. You are not munity and various users so that the facility is utilized as much as possible. Meetings are con- permitted to ride your snowmobile on any sidewalks, park lands or ducted once a month. any other Township property except to cross. Any person found in contravention of this By-Law is liable to a fine. The Uxbridge Cosmos 4 Thursday, January 22 2015 our two cents Tobogganing we’ll go When The Cosmos was choosing the photo for the cover of this week’s edition of the paper, we came very close to picking a photo, taken by our very own John Cavers, showing two young boys out on the pond at Barton Farms playing a good game of one-on-one hockey. The two were obviously having a great time, and the photo captured a quintessential Canadian pastime. For various reasons, however, we chose the bowling photo instead - indeed, a nice, relatively safe sport, bowling is. But now we’re left to wonder - perhaps we should have cho- sen the picture of the boys playing hockey on the pond. What if, in the days, months, or years to come, some bizarre by-law is put into place (heaven knows it wouldn’t be the first one in Uxbridge) and children and adults alike are no longer allowed to play on the ice on the Barton Farms pond? Or Elgin Pond? Or any other pond in town because it’s “too dangerous”? Under Bizarre By-Law Number Whatever, we wouldn’t be able to skate outside on a public property, toboggan outside on township lands - why, even the trails would be forbidden to us and our pets because the snow would be too deep and we could maybe get stuck, and then get left out in the cold and get hypothermia and die. Ok, we know we’ve taken it a bit far in the crazy examples above, but we wonder if these are the lengths that some municipalities might end up going to should more of them intro- duce bans like the one recently instituted in Hamilton - no tobogganing on city property. We know that there is plenty of proof citing how toboggan accidents rank number four amongst causes of injury in the winter. People have been seriously hurt tobogganing, even killed. We also understand why Hamilton put the ban on tobogganing in place - some insurance compa- Letters to the Editor ny decided that the city had to pay $900,000 to a man who had injured his spine when slid- I'm writing to relay a huge thanks former USS students, and the list I just finished reading my weekly ing down a hill near a reservoir. The company said that the city hadn’t put up enough signs, following last week's run of Pride goes on and on. Cosmos, start to finish, and felt that and that the fencing was poor, and that the city just hadn’t done enough to make sure that and Prejudice at Uxbridge Local businesses provided support you should be congratulated on the people were safe on their property. We don’t know all the ins and outs of the case, but we Secondary, put on by the 'Drama in through ads (Ron Noble Insurance, work that you do to promote are allowed to wonder - just how good was the judgement of said tobogganist that he was the Community' class, under the ROXY Theatres, and Canadian Uxbridge. tobogganing near a big ditch? Hello... This was all the city’s fault how? wonderful direction of drama head Tire) and gluten-free cookies (thank My family depends on the We remember when it was okay to bring Krazy Karpets to school and careen down the big Mr. Jeff Grujicich. you, Frankies!). “Township of Uxbridge” section to hill at the back of Uxbridge Public School. Heck, we used to line up for the chance to race As a parent of one of the cast mem- Blue Heron Books kindly promot- keep us informed and up to date on bers, what I wanted to remark on ed and assisted with the special our local events, promotions and down the hill, hoping for that epic wipe-out at the bottom that would cause those still waiting was the level of support the commu- 'Book Club' night and local papers businesses. at the top to grin and cringe all at the same time. We would proudly trudge back up the hill, nity offered to the students. The (including this one!) provided Love the articles and editorials as snow-covered, red-cheeked, and if you got snow down your front - cool. Get set to do it again. 'community' that came out was so invaluable coverage ahead of time. well! We don’t think it’s okay to moan and groan about young people spending too much time wide reaching. Not only were there I know the cast and crew were Looking forward, as always, to the inside on technological gadgets, and then turn around and take away their outside fun the usual (and appreciated) family incredibly grateful for it all, and I next publication! because we’re worried about getting sued. At the rate we’re going, we’re not far from think- members and loyal friends present, was just so touched by the cohesion C. Simpson ing that eventually skiing will become “too dangerous”, and snowboarding. Then hockey. Tai but whole swathes of support came and support our wider community Uxbridge Chi in the park will be the only thing left. in the form of groups coming from offered. Tobogganing is dangerous. That’s what makes it so wonderful, so fun. There’s an excitement many different churches, all the Lisa Walters other local theatre groups (and the- Uxbridge and a thrill in doing something so simple - throw yourself on a piece of wood or shiny plastic atre directors), book club members, and whip down a hill. Do keep your eyes open, do know where you’re headed. Wear a hel- met if you think it will help. But let’s not keep ourselves from having fun. We’re not meant with Bev Northeast to live in a bubble. We love to take risks. Accidents happen; sometimes they’re stupid and Goodwood News avoidable, and sometimes they’re not. Just watch out for the trees! The weather is cold and blustery holds its Sunday Service at 11 a.m., $5 you can enjoy some homemade Tobogganing isn’t becoming too dangerous for our kids, but the grown-ups are. and the birds are looking for food. along with Children's Church and soup, bread, dessert and a beverage. So please don't forget to feed the all are welcome to attend. On Jan. Fun and friendship are free! birds who grace us all year with their 18 music will be by Aaron Clubine; I hope everyone saw Murdoch beautiful songs. Jan. 25 music with David Mysteries on January 12, as it was I hope everyone has been taking Lawrenson; Feb. 1 music by Jean filmed at the Thomas Foster advantage of the new lending Liew; and Feb. 8 music by Cheryl Memorial. I am sure it will be back library at the North Park beside the Hockley. on again so look for it. Also, don't postal kiosk. It is so convenient and Every Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. is Kids forget that the CBC’s Schitt's Creek 9,500 copies of the Cosmos are published each Thursday in the Township of the selection is varied, so no excuse Club and youth fellowship. At 7 was filmed in Goodwood and pre- for not reading a different book p.m. is Bible Study and Prayer miered last Wednesday, so keep an Uxbridge: 8,700 delivered by mail, 800 available in stores and boxes. every week! Don't forget, you can meeting, and on January 24 at 7 eye open for this to be repeated as Publisher/Editor Lisha Van Nieuwenhove 905.852.1900 make donations to the lending p.m. is men's fellowship at the well. library to keep the reading material church. There’s lots going on, so I recently attended the Township Advertising/Sales Dianne Oad Winder 905.852.1900 fresh and interesting. come out and join the others, see budget meeting and was disappoint- The Lions Club has flooded the your neighbors and meet new ed to see such few residents in the 38 Toronto Street North, Unit One, Uxbridge Ontario L9P 1E6 rink in the north park and it’s good friends. For more information call audience. The budget meetings are e-mail: [email protected] web site: www.thecosmos.ca to see the residents are out enjoying 905-640-3111 or visit www.good- so important; this is what sets your the rink, regardless of how cold it woodbaptistchurch.com. tax rate so come out and let Council Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. has been. Don't forget to say thank The Gospel Hall holds its Sunday know what you want. The remain- EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and in letters to the editor are not nec- you to the Lions for their hard Service at 11 a.m. with Sunday ing dates of the budget meetings are essarily those of The Cosmos. Letters must be signed and the telephone number provided (number will work. School and Bible reading. Everyone Jan. 23 (1-4 p.m.), Jan. 28 (1-6 not be published). Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling rea- If you want to get into shape after is welcome to attend. For more p.m.) and Jan. 29 (1-6 p.m.). son. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected. The Cosmos reserves the right to edit and/or refuse all the Christmas goodies, or just information visit www.goodwood- Thank you to those who drive to publish unsolicited material. ADVERTISING POLICY: The Cosmos reserves the right to refuse any adver- tisement. The Cosmos is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors in advertisements or any want to increase your energy level, gospelhall.com. through the community at the other errors or omissions in advertisements. All material herein, including advertising design, is copy- visit the community centre and the The Goodwood United Church speed limit. Your life matters, don't righted, and may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Zumba classes there on Tuesday will host “The Original Soup speed. nights. Lunch” next Thursday, January 29 The Goodwood Baptist Church between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For Just The Uxbridge Cosmos 5 Thursday, January 22 2015 am I wrong? the barris beat column by Roger Varley column by Ted Barris Do you have the right to complain? Hard-wired or plastic

At the college where I work, this past week, I faced new students, people with dif- It is more or less a given that when council eventually finalizes the 2015 budget, ferent destinations than my students last fall. As I asked them about their aspira- a number of residents will dash off e-mails or send letters complaining bitterly about the increase in proper- tions for the course I was about to teach, one asked about what I do. In passing, I mentioned I'd be interviewing ty taxes. a doctor who believes the human brain can change, adapt, and even heal itself. Curious, I asked the class if any- Make no mistake about it: there will be a tax increase - again! The only question remaining is how high that one had ever had a traumatic brain experience. increase will be. “When I was young, I had a stroke,” one student said. “It took away my speech. I couldn't talk.” Feeling angry already? Well, here's some news for you: so is council. They are angry at you, the residents, I nodded that her current speech suggested a full recovery. “What happened? How did your speech come back?” who to all intents and purposes have ignored council's invitations - nay, implorings - to attend the budget dis- “They taught me Italian,” she said. “I didn't know a word of it. But in learning the Italian I got my English speech cussions, listen to the debates and the back-and-forth with department heads and ask questions about the back.” township's expenditures and revenues. In the budget meetings that have been held so far, only about four On Tuesday evening, I learned this woman's experience may not be as uncommon as one might think. In the lat- people have regularly attended, and they happen to be the same four people who regularly attend ordinary est of Blue Heron's “A Series of Fortunate (Literary) Events 2015,” I interviewed a Toronto-based psychiatrist, psy- council meetings. choanalyst and author, Norman Doidge, about his theory that perhaps the most important breakthrough about our In a departure from past practice, this year council has invited questions and comments from residents as understanding of the brain in 400 years is that it can change its own structure - physically - and in some cases soon as each department has been dealt with. No waiting for the end of the entire session: ask the questions even heal itself. now. They have scheduled some of the budget meetings from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to try and make it a bit “It's what's called neuroplasticity,” said Doidge, the author of The Brain That Changes Itself in 2007 and this year more convenient for residents to attend. But still no takers! The Brain's Way of Healing. In our conversation at the Wooden Sticks banquet room in front of about 150 audience members, Doidge explained that for hundreds of years, neuro-scientists viewed the brain as a kind of Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor said Monday she is disappointed with the lack of public participation in the budg- machine, with parts, each performing a single mental function, in a single location. Old school also dictated that if et process. So much so that council agreed to cancel tonight's scheduled meeting. any of the brain's locations was damaged - by a stroke, injury or disease - it could not be repaired. The so-called If residents attended these meetings they would have found out, as reported in The Cosmos recently, that circuits of such a hardwired device, stricken by some outside force would be gone, permanently, like a busted Uxbridge is getting less and less funding from the province, to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. chainsaw, an out-of-order elevator or a fried computer. But because, in his view, the brain was more like Plasticine, They would have learned that MPAC's decision to revise assessments of gravel pits, aggregate operations and Doidge has travelled far and wide to gather evidence of his thesis. golf courses has cost Uxbridge somewhere in the neighbourhood of $500,000. To put that in perspective, To make his case, Doidge cites the story of Mary Gaines, a 54-year-old woman from Manhattan, N.Y. As a mid- every $100,000 that is added to the budget represents a one-per-cent increase in property taxes. dle-aged woman she had suffered a major stroke from a burst blood vessel in her brain. The classic left-hemi- Just how is council supposed to make up for these lost revenues when the Greenbelt Act and the Oak Ridges sphere stroke left her with weakness on her right side, Doidge wrote, and affected her language. “I couldn't speak, Moraine Act prevent the township from any development or growth that will add any tangible revenues from write, read, cough, make any noise,” she told Doidge. “I was mute.” Gaines wasted four years struggling with the taxes and development charges. It is almost sad to watch councillors as they consider whether they can obtain disability. Then in 2012 she learned about an experimental lab in Madison, Wisconsin, where scientists had devel- a grant for this and a grant for that to help pay for stuff the township needs. oped something called the PoNS, a device designed to “speak to the brain through the skin,” via a process called Case in point: if that 200-year storm we've been hearing about hits within the next two or three years, down- “electro-tactile stimulation.” On the second day in the lab, Mary Gaines began to feel a change. town Uxbridge will be flooded severely and property owners will face devastating losses; most will probably “It was like a comb had gone through my brain,” she told Doidge, “and I didn't have any tangles anymore.” being unable to collect insurance payments (an act of God). Yet replacing the Brock Street culvert, as it stands Doidge's storytelling reminded me of my own encounters with people attempting to stimulate the brain to now, is off the books. Council has set aside a couple of hundred thousand dollars to do the engineering report improve performance. In 1982, I joined sports journalists John Short and George Hanson in the production of a book about the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club, then emerging as a force in the NHL. With the likes of Wayne so that it can be ready to go ahead if the scenario changes, but because the province is unwilling to kick in Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri and Paul Coffey, the Oilers had become contenders. I was given the job of assem- their share of the $10-million project - and thus the feds won't kick in either - there is no way Uxbridge can bling their story in time for the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals, the finals everybody figured the Oilers would win. afford to go ahead with it. Peter Pocklington, the team's always controversial and never conventional owner, had become a firm believer in As Councillor Pat Molloy, head of the finance committee and chair of the budget discussions, has noted a cou- the power of psycho-cybernetics. He'd hired American psychologist John K. Boyle and his “Omega Seminar,” ple of times, council has cut expenditures as much as possible over the past few years while trying to main- designed to implant in the brains of the young hockey players the principles of positive thinking. One of the con- tain the level and quality of services residents have come to expect. We have an incredibly beautiful library, verts to the system of listening to the Omega tapes, repeating out loud its concepts and goals, was 28-year-old a well-maintained and well-used arena, a swimming pool that is the envy of many towns our size, an acousti- forward Dave Lumley. Formerly with the Montreal Canadiens and picked up by the Oilers in 1979, Lumley was cally fabulous Music Hall, the one-of-a-kind Foster Memorial, a beautiful museum grounds with a marvelous skeptical about the psycho-cybernetics concept at first. view and the Fields of Uxbridge, all for the use of our residents. But some are aging and all require continu- “But (Boyle) had us looking back over our shoulders to see how far we could see,” Lumley told me. “Then, he ing maintenance. Township roads - not regional ones - are well maintained and in good shape. And they have told us to test ourselves to try looking even farther. Sure enough, I could see farther. It was voodoo, but it worked.” to be. Heaven forbid that someone should sue the township for millions of dollars because an accident is the The Oilers didn't win the Cup that year, but just two years later the club's positive training bore fruit. result or poorly maintained roads. Dr. Norman Doidge faces an uphill battle with his Brain's Way of Healing thesis. Indeed, the medical and phar- So, what would you cut from the budget? Where would you obtain additional revenue? If you've got the maceutical communities in Canada are a long way from accepting. “They're not exactly eager to wash my feet,” answers, council would be glad to hear from you. Doidge said. Still with sales of over a million copies of his first book, in more than 100 countries and in 20 different languages, Doidge believes that the mainstream medical world will have to start taking notice. Even their It seems to me, though, that if you don't have the answers you don't have the right to complain because brains can't be that resistant to credible alternative thinking. council - who are merely your friends and neighbours - don't have them either. Tell me, am I wrong? For more Barris Beat columns go to www.tedbarris.com CLEARANCE, CLEARANCE, CLEARANCE!!!

Canadian Tire Uxbridge www.canadiantire.ca Store 905 852 3315 The Uxbridge Cosmos 6 Thursday, January 22 2015 Council trims $650,000 from proposed budget by Roger Varley the second round of discussions voices. have to talk about what we can do than a business plan, and eventually By the end of Tuesday night's budg- begins tomorrow at 1 p.m. Chief Administrative Officer without," she said. agreed with councillors that the et discussions, councillors had cut Tuesday's session began with coun- Ingrid Svelnis, talking about Councillor Pat Mikuse said she requested $20,000 could be cut between $650,000 and $700,000 in cillors debating where they need to $20,000 she had requested to for- would rather see a business plan, from the budget. expenditures from the 2015 budget go in the next few years and how to mulate a "corporate plan", said it similar to one drawn up by Scugog That set a whole list of cuts in as it was initially presented. And get there. The difficulties they face would set council's goals for the council. motion: $5,000 here, $3,000 there, Councillor Pat Molloy, chair of the in attempting to keep costs down in next five years, but added that such "We need to know what direction until by the end of the night finance committee, said he expects the face of declining revenues was a plan could be affected by continu- we're going," she said. "We have to $153,900 had been pared from council to find more savings when evident in their faces and in their ing cuts to funding from the look at what we need, not what we expenditures. Many of the cuts Ontario Municipal Partnership want." came from repairs and maintenance Fund. Ms. Svelnis admitted that a corpo- budgets for the various township "If OMPF cuts continue, we might rate plan would have loftier goals facilities. After discussing the extremely small budget of economic develop- A weekly seminar and support group for those grieving ment, resident Brad Buss, who is the loss of someone close. also president of the Uxbridge Historical Society, asked whether it A “safe place” to walk with others on your journey. is time for the township to hire an WE KNOW IT HURTS AND WE CARE economic development officer February 19 - May 14, 2015 whose mandate it would be to draw Thursdays, 2 - 4 p.m., at Uxbridge Baptist Church more revenue into the township. Councillor Gordon Highet said the Pre-register: [email protected] or call 905-852-5921 subject of an economic development officer, who would also be a communications officer, would be discussed near the end of the budget process. On the financial activities file, the revenue side showed the township collected almost half-a-million dollars in both 2013 and 2014 from penalties and interest on property taxes. Asked whether those figures indicated some residents were having trouble paying their property taxes, Treasurer Donna Condon said she did not think that was the case. One item that was cut was the summer and fall weekend horse- and-wagon rides from the train station, even though the cut would have no affect on the budget, since the cost of providing the service was covered by donations from corporate sponsors. Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor said she did not think it right for the township to be seeking sponsors for the rides since they only benefitted the York Durham Heritage Railway. She said it would be more beneficial for Uxbridge if train riders walked into the downtown for an ice cream or cup of cof- fee and a chance to see what local stores have to offer instead of riding the wagon around a couple of streets and then heading back to the train station. The mayor noted that train ridership has increased steadily over the past few years and the YDHR should be able to pay for the wagon rides themselves. Nevertheless, Michael Whiston, a member of the tourism committee, said he was disappointed in the decision to cut the rides. At the end of the meeting, although Mr. Molloy announced how much had been cut from the budget so far, he would not say what the tax rate would likely be at this stage. However, given that he has regularly said that approximately $100,000 represents one per cent, cutting up to $700,000 would translate into about a seven-per-cent reduction from the 11.2-per-cent increase the original budget repre- sented. The Uxbridge Cosmos 7 Thursday, January 22 2015 Big names to answer airport questions at Town Hall meeting Last chance to book your ad NOW! by Nancy Melcher tions are working to keep the 'airport lands' to be used as they are at present: Mark you calendars for a very important farmland, forests, and towns. Come to the meeting! Next Wednesday, January 28, meeting to hear what these people have to will see a Town Hall meeting in Brougham say, and to voice your opinion. about the Pickering Airport, starting at 7 p.m. Co-hosted by Land Over Landings, Environmental Defence and the Greenbelt Association, it will be moderated by Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. Panelists will include Faisal Moola from the David Suzuki Foundation, LOL Chair Mary Delaney, renowned environmental lawyer David Donnelly, Debbie Crandell of STORM, Susan Swall of Environmental Defence, and Ian McLaurin of the Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force. 2015 is the International Year of Soils. What better time to partici- pate and let your voice be heard? Environmental Defence has listed the proposed Pickering Airport as one of the top threats to the Greenbelt. The Weather Network recently named the proposed building of the Pickering Airport one of the top ten environmental stories for Torontonians (and other residents of the GTA) to watch in 2015. The thousands of hectares of land currently slated for development for the airport and supporting indus- 2015 Well-read try are designated “Class 1”, the very Township of Uxbridge Throughout best soil for agri- the Township culture. In addi- Spring and Summer tion, the Oak What's inside: Ridges Moraine runs through the Community Spring & Summer northern portion programs and lessons of these lands. Guide This meeting is an The popular Summer opportunity to Camps Guide insert ask questions and For advertising options, sizes and prices hear from experts call 905.852.1900 Community events and about the pro- information posed develop- or email the [email protected] ment, and the Community groups, halls threat it poses to Guide to be distributed February 26th and organizations farmland, drink- ing water, forests and fields. These organiza- THE guide to activities in Uxbridge! The Uxbridge Cosmos 8 Thursday, January 22 2015

the west side of Uxbridge Conc. 7, 2 Church. Continuous serving from 5:30- NEXT WEEK km south of Durham 21. Contact: Russ 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Adults $8, Coming Up Wed. Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m. Oak Burton 905 830 2862 Children (5-12) $5, Pre-schoolers FREE, Ridges Trail Association Hike: Sat., Jan. 31, 7:00 a.m. Oak Family Ticket (parents & their children) Ridges Trail Association Hike: Al $20. Proceeds to Church & Outreach THIS WEEKEND Secord/Goodwood/Glasgow. 4+ hr., Ridges Trail Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail. 1+ hr., 4+ km moder- Programs. Tickets available following 12-16 km moderate to fast pace hike or Shaw Side Trail. 1+ hr., 4 km moderate Thurs., Fri., Sat.: Hairspray, ate pace hike; Bring icers or snow- 10:30 Sunday services, or at the door, OnStage Uxbridge’s kick-off to the new shoes. Join us for breakfast after the snowshoe with hills and side trails. pace loop hike. No dogs please. Meet or phone 905-852-7016. www.stpauls- year! Uxbridge Music Hall. See ad on hike. Meet at the parking area on the Meet at Secord Parking Lot, 2 km south at parking area on the west side of uxbridge.ca and on Facebook. of Goodwood Rd on Conc. 3 and east Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. page 6 for details. Tickets $20, avail- west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of ONGOING able at Little Acorn, 905-862-3524 or Durham Rd. 21. Contact: Joan Taylor on Secord Rd. Contact: Bob Comfort 21. Contact: Russ Burton 905 830 online at onstageuxbridge.com 905 477 2161 905 473 2669 2862 Soup Lunch, every Wed., St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Thurs., Jan. 22: North Durham Sat., Jan. 24: Robert Burns Thurs., Jan. 29: Soup Lunch, Sun., Feb. 1: Music Fest, 10-11 Goodwood United Church. 11 a.m. at Reachview Village, Uxbridge. Church, 12-1 p.m. Pay what you can Nature presents Geoff Supper. Hosted by the Uxbridge for an amazing hot meal. All welcome. Carpentier Birds of the Legion Pipes and Drums, at the a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade soup, bread, An excellent venue for anyone to gain dessert and beverage - all for just $5 experience performing - be it singing, COMING UP is a FREE community bul- Galapagos, Uxbridge Seniors Uxbridge Legion, Branch 170 (109 letin board. If you have a community Centre, 7 p.m. Brief AGM of North Franklin St. 905-852-5293). Featuring Fun and friendship free! For info call dance, story-telling or playing an instru- event for a charity or non-profit organi- Durham Nature chance to join up fol- the Address to the Haggis, toasts, 905 640 3347 ment. All welcome. For more info zation that you’d like us to mention (AS lowed by talk Contact Derek 905-852- Selkirk Grace, plus Highland dancers, Fri., Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. Oak please contact jo at 905-852-6487. SPACE PERMITS), please contact us at 5432 or northdurhamnature@power- the Luke Family band, and the Ridges Trail Association Hike: UPCOMING [email protected] or 905-852- gate.ca Uxbridge pipe band. Tickets $45 per Walker Woods/Durham Forest Skyloft. 2+ hr., 10+ km fast pace hike or snow- Tues., Feb. 17: Pancake & 1900. The deadline for our next issue is Sat., Jan. 24, 7:00 a.m. Oak person. Available at the Legion. Sausage Dinner. St Paul's Anglican shoe with hills. Meet at parking area on 6 p.m. Sunday. Uxbridge loses a legend: Ron Tindley, 1934 - 2015 by Barbara Pratt Many Uxbridge residents will be Tindley, a former resident of lowed the roads all around Lake Pritchard. saddened by the news that Ronald Uxbridge, died peacefully in his Simcoe. After they gave up the Hobby sleep after a brief illness at Belleville Ron will be remembered for his Horse, Ron and Rita opened a suc- General Hospital last Wednesday, fund-raising bike ride for the cessful catering business in January 14. Cottage Hospital, which went from Uxbridge, which they ran for five Ron and his wife of 57 years, Rita, the Lakehead back to Uxbridge. years. But they had their eye on were best known around Uxbridge In the early ‘80s, the old Prince Edward County, an area that for the many years they owned and Commercial Hotel on Brock Street suited their love of good food, wine, operated the popular Hobby Horse was slated for demolition. Ron and hospitality. They moved there Arms, located on Main St. Before bought the building for a dollar, and some years ago, and lived with their the Hobby Horse, Ron and Rita had it moved to its present location two beloved cats in a little house had the Penny Farthing Café at the on Main Street. They called it the overlooking the Bay. They opened corner of Church and Brock Street. Hobby Horse Arms, and operated it another catering business in nearby Though he trained as an engineer, for some 15 years, Rita in the Picton, Rita doing the cooking, and Ron was the quintessential entrepre- kitchen, Ron at the bar, greeting, Ron delivering the food, and taking neur, with great imagination and serving, and conversing with cus- orders. energy. He and Rita arrived from tomers. Their cats and dog were They have made many friends in England in the early ‘60s, newly- part of the family, and part of the the County who will miss Ron. But weds who were soon building their pub atmosphere. Ron's abiding Uxbridge has lost an important fig- own house in the country outside admiration for Winston Churchill ure from our past, especially from Uxbridge. Rita, fine cook that she was demonstrated by the photo- our arts and commercial communi- is, opened the Penny Farthing, graphs around the pub, (behind one ties. Ron Tindley was legendary. while Ron worked in Toronto. They of which a customer used to hide his In lieu of flowers donations in acquired a bicycle built for two, and bottle of ketchup, which had been Ron's name may be made to the loved touring the country roads. banned by Rita) and by the collec- Loyalist Humane Society at loyal- They biked further afield too, out tion of Churchill writings in his isthumaneso-ciety.com. west in the Rockies, and once fol- home library. Arrangements entrusted to the Ron was a dedicated supporter and Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main friend of the arts and the communi- Street, Picton. www.whattamfuner- ty, and during his time as proprietor alhome.com of the Hobby Horse, was one of the founders of the Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts, along with John Richmond, Christopher Chapman, Tom Baker, and Roz

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Uxbridge Stars Teams Dominate Silver Stick Internationals Submitted by Jackie Kosurko record. The team went head to head rematch against Krivo. The boys Sports with their rivals, the Whitby Blue tied the game 2-2 with seven sec- This past weekend was an exciting Wildcats in the finals, winning 3-2 onds left to send it to overtime. BRUINS EXTEND WIN STREAK TO FIVE time for two young Uxbridge Stars for the championship. Overtime was 3 on 3 and after two teams who qualified for their respec- The Uxbridge Stars Major Atom A scoreless periods, the team broke By Roger Varley the league as they scored six goals tive Silver Stick International Team, sponsored by Foxfire through in the third overtime with a in a row, four of them short-hand- Tournaments. Equestrian and Cartcon General goal to win. With a 5-2 victory over the ed. Jason Simmonds made the Contracting, travelled to Both teams are heading into the Clarington Eagles on Friday and a score 2-1, assisted by Adam Sarnia with 16 other teams OMHA playoffs at the top of their 7-3 thumping of the Port Perry Bartholomew and Shane Smith from Ontario and the US divisions and it would be great to see MoJacks on Sunday, the Uxbridge early in the period. Then Tyson to compete in their tourna- the community out to support the Bruins extended their current Eastgate, assisted by Thomas ment. In the round robin, boys as they battle for the division winning streak to five games. Sheedy, and Mastrangelo, assisted they went 2-1 in their divi- titles in hopes of winning the The two wins stopped the Eagles by Vahey and Spataro, both sion to qualify for the OMHAs. and MoJacks from moving ahead scored while Bartholomew was quarter finals. Their loss Please check the website for of them in the seven-team OHA serving a minor. That was fol- came to the number one schedules www.uxbridgeminorhock- Junior C Central Division and lowed by Brand, assisted by Dylan ranked Krivo School of ey.com; they would love to see the placed the Bruins two points Locke, and Winder, assisted by Hockey from Colorado. stands packed! behind the league-leading Vahey and Spataro, both scoring After winning both the GO STARS! quarters and semis, they Lakefield Chiefs with a game in while Shane Smith was in the sin Both the Minor Peewee A and got hand. bin. Patrick Bolahood rounded Major Atom A teams were successful their In Friday's game, the Bruins out Uxbridge's scoring with an taking home championships and chance were on fire, with all members of unassisted goal late in the period. winning the prestigious “Silver at the squad playing solidly as a Finally, the MoJacks managed to Stick”. revenge team. Korey Brand opened the score on a power play as the peri- Uxbridge Stars Minor Peewee A in a scoring midway through the first od entered the dying seconds. Team, sponsored by the Ryan period with an unassisted marker, Following that outburst of goals, Waters Foundation, played their followed less than two minutes the final period saw only one tournament in Newmarket, facing later by Robert Freckelton's back- score, when Clark again scored a top competition with teams from handed goal, also unassisted. short-handed goal for the around Ontario and the US. After The Eagles tied the game in short MoJacks. placing first in their division, the Uxbridge Stars Minor Peewee Team A, above left, and Major Atom A team, above, both cele- order with two power-play goals As the regular season nears its boys headed into semis with a 4-0 brated major victories this weekend. Photos submitted with story in the second period when the end, there are still only five points Bruins took three interference separating the Chiefs from the Smith skates to Special Olympics Provincials Photos by Malcolm Smith penalties in the space of 71 sec- Eagles and MoJacks, who are tied “Steve, and his brother, co-owner Jeff, have been great to Alicia, pro- onds, but Marco Mastrangelo for third place. The Bruins face viding work for her and being very flexible, allowing her to adjust her scored what proved to be the win- the toughest schedule in the schedule to work around skating practices and competitions,” says ning goal as Clarington took two remaining games, but goalies Alicia's father, Malcolm. penalties at the same time, giving Brandon Francey and Jake Joosten If Alicia does well in North Bay, she has the opportunity to compete at the Bruins a two-man advantage have a combined goals-against Nationals in 2016 and the Worlds in Austria in 2017. for a full two minutes. average of 2.22, well ahead of Port Mastrangelo was assisted by Perry's combined average of 2.54 Carter Vahey and Michael and the Chiefs' 2.64. As well, the Spataro. Then, with only five sec- Bruins' defence has suddenly onds left in the period, Connor gelled, particularly with the pair- Evans scored another power-play ing of Vahey and the newly- goal, assisted by Spataro. In the acquired Spataro, and all defence- third period, Mastrangelo fin- men are adding their punch to the ished off the scoring at the 14:53 scoring. mark, assisted by Jarrett Smith. Head coach Geoff Hodgkinson At the Scugog arena on Sunday said one of the keys to the Bruins' afternoon, the game started out as recent roll is concentrating on Alicia Smith has one figure skating Gold under belt, and is looking to a classic match-up of the two arch "the little things". repeat the win at the Ontario Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games rivals. Aiden Riley opened the "Every player has a role and, as in North Bay on January 30 and 31. scoring for the Bruins just 80 sec- coach, I insist they fulfill that Alicia, pictured above with coach Alison MacLean and Alicia's employ- onds after the opening whistle, role," he said. er, Uxbridge McDonald's franchise owner Steve Jackson, recently won assisted by Daryl Thomson and The Bruins are back in action at the Gold medal at a competition in Stirling, ON. When she heads to Todd Winder, and the MoJacks the arena tomorrow at 7:45 p.m., came back with a short-handed when they host the Little Britain North Bay, she will be competing at her fourth provincial games, this goal by Lucas Clark with just 80 Merchants before travelling north time in Ladies Level 3. Alicia qualified to skate in the Provincials earli- seconds left in the period. to Lakefield to meet the Chiefs on er in 2014 based on results at qualifying events. In the second period, however, Tuesday. 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Let’s Get Happy with Jacquie Hermans, Inspirational Comedian & Emotional Intelligence Specialist ed, angry and maybe even fearful as to tionship questions for my “video blogs” Family FUN Activity-“Gratitude Circle”: While more things that you appreciate. Practicing grati- Catching Those how the next hour will unfold for you. and get entered into a draw for a FREE sitting at the dinner table, everyone takes a turn tude is a wonderful way to remind yourself about Emotions To Remaining in this energy, will guarantee one on one session to clear any dense to share something they are grateful for about the great things you are experiencing even when Create A Shift a horrible morning. Attempting to shift energy you've been holding onto their day. Even if you had a horrible day, you find you might be immersed in the stressors of life. your experience will only create the ([email protected]). something that you appreciate. You can go around When you take the time to be grateful, you help Having a regular potential for feeling better than how Mark Sunday, February 1, in your the circle once or several times to find more and yourself to manifest more of what you love. awareness of you are currently feeling. Find a better Calendar for my next Light'n Up where your emotions are provides you thought! Here's how your thought pat- Women's Circle. The topic is relation- with the opportunity to shift your terns could potentially evolve: S#*@! ships. You'll have an opportunity to LOEWEN, thoughts to create a happier day. All of There’s a good chance my kids will be shift your thoughts and release some your thoughts impact your holistic late for school and I'll be late for work. patterning and dense energy around any Elsie health, your interactions and your “real- $#%@! of your relationships. You'll leave feeling ity”. Your thoughts determine whether What about: “Eventually these doors lighter, happier and inspired to create November 19, 1919 ~ you'll have a bad day, a good day or a will thaw and I will get into my car. Yes positive changes in your life. Visit January 17, 2015 great day. this situation is a bit yucky, but in the www.lightnup.ca (upcoming events) for Every single thought you have imme- end things normally work out. Who details or call (905) 758-0565 Passed away peacefully at Lakeview Manor, diately creates an emotion within you knows, maybe this situation could work Come to “Play with Me”, a program to Beaverton on Saturday January 17, 2015 that produces an energy, which impacts out for the better. I could call it a “snow LAUGH, PLAY and CONNECT with at the age of 95. the cells of your body. The energy you day” and use this as an excuse to have your kids. Drop-in or register for the Dearly loved wife of the late Lee Loewen. Loving mother of Beverley, generate either helps you to feel lighter fun day with my kids, or maybe I can Monday nights you have available. Call Carol (Paul) and Jane. Beloved grandmother to Cheryl (James), and energized or it can create a heavi- find a quick solution. I could get an (905) 758-0565. Amy (Matt) and Catherine. Cherished great-grandmother to Nathan ness or density within you. extension cord and my hair dryer and LIKE my “Light'n Up with Jacquie and Henry. Elsie will be dearly missed by family and friends, and the Your thoughts can determine your see if that works! Let's see how this situ- Hermans” FACEBOOK page to get reg- residents and staff at Lakeview. She spread joy to everyone with her warm smile, happiness level, and the energy they ation evolves. I will trust that it will ular inspirational video blogs to bright- delightful sense of humour and beautiful piano playing. produce radiates off of you, impacting work out for the best. Maybe I'm miss- en your day. your interactions with others. ing a car accident Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home (23 Main For this week’s article, I want to focus right now because Street South, Uxbridge, 905-852-3073). A service will be held on Friday January on creating an awareness of your emo- I'm not on the 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church (40B Toronto tions so you can shift your thoughts to road like I usually Street South, Uxbridge) with visitation one hour prior and a reception following the enhance the way you feel, while increas- am at this time”, service. Private family interment on Saturday in Toronto. ing your personal JOY and the positive etc. impact you have on others in your life. It maybe a longer If desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of process to get to Ontario. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca Emotional Check-Ins the “feeling good” Throughout the day perform Emotional about the situa- Check-Ins: “How am I feeling right tion, but it can ECCLES, now?” Your first emotional check-in happen with one should be in the morning when you better thought at a Amelia MaryJane wake up. An awesome habit to create is time. You can to find a thought every morning that choose to have a Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at makes you feel even better than where good day, a bad Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood, on Thursday, you started. Throughout the day the day or a great day! January 15, 2015, at the age of 69. Dearly loved mother goal is to keep that positive energy flow- Make your choice of Frank, Gord (Jane), Charlotte (Steve), Vincent and ing. and make it hap- Keep tuning into the way you are feel- pen! Rose. Cherished Grandmother of James, Jesse (Emily), ing and name the emotion: “I'm feeling Send me your rela- Gord Jr., Clark, Rachel, Nicole, Jessica and Jemma. tired”, “I'm excited”, “I'm stressed or Great-Grandmother to Yarrow Amelia. Predeceased anxious.” If you’re not within an emo- IT’S COLD OUT - STAY WARM WITH A DELICIOUS DINNER! by her longtime companion Calvin Mather. tion that feels good, find a thought that WE’VE GOT ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE IT PERFECT! Survived by her siblings Rose (Guy), and Jim feels a little better, then find another (Marilyn) and their families. thought that feels even better, and so • Free Range Poultry on. • Farm Fresh Beef Visitation took place on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at For example, let's say the doors on • Ontario Lamb the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge. A funeral your vehicle are frozen and you can't get • Preservative-Free Deli Meats service was held in the chapel on Monday, January 19, in. You are now going to be late getting 2015. the kids to school and late for work. The • Hormone-Free Meats thoughts popping into your head have 3 Brock Street West If desired, donations made to Campbell House Hospice obviously been negative. You’re frustrat- OPEN SUNDAYS 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. would be appreciated by the family. 905-852-9892 www.themeatmerchant.ca Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca VIEWPOINTS

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