Volume 9 No. 4 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, January 31tst 2013

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CREW - When someone clears off the local retention pond, as our photographer did in Barton Farms this past weekend, this is just the sort of motley riffraff that are likely to show up. If we were choosing up sides for a game of shinny, we’d pay close attention to the one in purple in the front row. Photo by John Cavers.

Milkweed, Ewen Trail by Renee Leahy Inside This Week’s Cosmos

Coffee with a passionate foodie... 3 The real angry birds... 7 Ash borer headed here... 9 Bruins placing down to last game... 9 Farewell to two eminent Uxbridgers... 12 The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, January 31st 2013

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

Council and Committee REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL on the criteria set out in the RFP. NOW HIRING FOR RFP # U13-01 The RFP documents must be picked up from SPRING SESSION - UXPOOL Meeting Schedule the Township of Uxbridge Municipal Office, Project Management Services for the Clerk's Office located at 51 Toronto Street for February construction of a new 16,000 sq ft Fire Hall Assistant Instructors must have current Closing Date: January 29, 2013 2:00 p.m. South, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1T1. All queries regarding this RFP shall be direct- AWSI, Bronze Cross and SFA Monday, February 4th ed to: Scott Richardson, Fire Chief, Township of Instructors must have current Red Cross COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. The Township of Uxbridge is seeking proposals Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge, WSI, LSS Instructors, SFA, Bronze Cross Council Education Session (Open to the for the Project Management Services for the Ontario L9P 1T1 Tel: (905) 852-3393, ext. 302, Lifeguards must have current LSS NLS Public) re Accessibility Standards and construction of a new 16,000 sq. ft. Fire Station e-mail: [email protected]. Regulations and Township of Uxbridge in the Township of Uxbridge. The Township of and SFA, Defib training an asset but will- Please state document U13-01 when inquiring Accessibility Policy and Procedures - Uxbridge has established a construction budg- ing to train. immediately following the Committee et for this work at $3,500,000.00. The Township about this RFP. Sealed Submissions, clearly Resumes with covering letters will be meeting of Uxbridge anticipates the design phase to be marked with the RFP number and the Closing accepted until: February 15, 2013. completed by April 30, 2013 and the construc- Date and Time, will be received ONLY at the Employment to commence on March 11th Township Municipal Office BEFORE 2:00pm, Monday, February 11th tion phase to be completed in the fall of 2014. for Lifeguards and March 20th for instruc- COUNCIL 9:30 a.m. The purpose of this Request for Proposal January 29, 2013; Attention: Debbie Leroux, Clerk tors/assistant instructors. Must be able to Council Education Session (Open to the (RFP) is to obtain submissions from competent attend Staff Inservice Training prior to Public) re Municipal Lottery Licencing - project managing firms to determine those qual- Township of Uxbridge start of employment. Date will be given at immediately following the Council ified, in the opinion of the Township of Uxbridge, meeting to provide project management services includ- PLEASE NOTE: The Township of Uxbridge will submission of resume. ing meeting attendance, commenting on design not be responsible for accepting couriered sub- Monday, February 18th drawings and construction inspection services. missions that are not delivered in accordance All resumes can be dropped off at: UxPool, 1 Family Day - No Meeting of the General From the submissions received the Township of with the bid documents. Parkside Dr., Uxbridge. Please list session you Purpose and Administration Committee Uxbridge will select a project manager based are applying for on the cover letter.

Wednesday, February 20th 7:00 p.m. Committee of Adjustment Meeting THE RENAMING OF THE 2012 to begin this exercise. should therefore be timeless. The Committee has established a few new 3. No individual’s name be considered as a KENNEDY HOUSE PROPERTY Monday, February 25th guidelines to help with the renaming of Kennedy name for the Park. COUNCIL 7:00 p.m. House. 4. The name should include Uxbridge. Thank you to all residents that submitted a 1. The Master Plan below shows what the prop- name. After our first round of submissions we erty will eventually look like. We would like to At present two names have risen to the top: believe we need to give a bit more description to choose a name that reflects this vision. As you Uxpark and Uxbridge Common. If you have the concept of re-naming the property. will note, this property will be the future home for another suggestion, please go to our Website History: In 2008 the Township of Uxbridge pur- parks, recreation and cultural activities. www.town.uxbridge.on.ca and submit a name. OLUNTEER AIR chased the former St. John’s Training V F 2. While many of the components that will even- Be part of History and submit a name that will be School/Kennedy House property from the tually be located at this site will have specific our future destination name for this property. Province of Ontario through the Ontario Realty Wednesday, February 20th names such as the Rotary Skate Park, these You may also submit your name at Uxpool, 1 Corporation. names will be part of a sponsorship program and Parkside Drive (open Monday - Sunday) and fill 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The Township has always felt that we should may be subject to change in the long term for out a suggestion form. If you need volunteers, eventually rename the property and we feel the those specific components. The Committee feels then register to have a table. time is now. A committee was formed in late the property name should never change and Deadline: March 1st, 2013. Call 905-640-3966 [email protected]

REGISTRATION FAIR

Wednesday, February 13th 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. For all groups who require registration. To book a table, call 905-640-3966 [email protected]

Both events take place at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre.

TENDER U13-02 TREE REMOVAL

Tenders are invited for the supply of all labour, equipment and material neces- sary to perform tree removal for speci- fied roadside trees. Tender forms may be picked up at the Township of Uxbridge Municipal Office at 51 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge, Ontario during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tender closing: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Uxpool ...... 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 request. Please fill out the Chamber of Commerce . .905-852-7683 Request for Alternate Formats Form at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca or contact the Accessibility Ux. BIA ... 905-852-9181 ext. 406 Coordinator at 905-852-9181 ext. 209 or at [email protected]. The Uxbridge Cosmos 3 Thursday, January 31st 2013

A Cup of Coffee... with Lisa Hutchinson by Roger Varley

With little or no retail experience, age from Bell and took a year off to "Let's look for a house here." We understanding products and cook- town and my store was right beside Lisa Hutchinson jumped into the decide what I wanted to do. My found the house of our dreams and ing myself, so I knew all the prod- hers in the lower level and we were role of store owner with both feet passion has always been cooking, I kept going back and having ucts that were the best. I knew there for each other because it was- and in a short time has become with an interest in food and travel. lunch at Don's and one day he from my travels what a paella pan n't always the busiest of places, one of the leading retailers in the Doing something in food would said: "I have some space down- was. So I said to my husband: "Is being downstairs. Ellen had gone downtown area. It was hard to pin be my dream. So it took a year to stairs and I could envision some- this something I can do?" through such a tragedy just a her down because of her busy figure out what in food. Did I thing like a kitchen store." And I've got business background, but month after I'd come to town, and schedule, but we finally managed want to be a chef? Did I want to that was it. I could do retail. I was how do you get a store? So I start- so that brought us much closer. to have her join us for a cup of work in a store? I just couldn't in customer service, I love to chat ed with 300 square feet. How So you use the term partner in a coffee. decide. What made my decision with people, I have spent so many could I go wrong? If it didn't friendship sense? was, at the same time I looked at years reading about food and work, I didn't invest too much. Correct. We loved so being part of Lisa, you own The Passionate moving from the downtown And it did work. I did cooking each other and we had the same Cook’s Essentials. How long has the (Toronto) core. I wanted a bigger classes out of my house so that I type of customers. People that store been open? house and I wanted to move out could supplement that whole knit, they're homebodies. They're Three years. We started in the further so I could be closer to my cooking experience. I couldn't creative. They'd come over and lower level of the Tin Mill cottage. My husband and I took a believe how well the cooking class- learn about the cooking side of it. Restaurant in 2009 and purchased drive up to Uxbridge: we Googled es took off. So when a place So they would go back and forth the building at 68 Brock Street in what is north of Pickering and became available on Brock Street, (between the two stores). So we 2011. close to my cottage and Uxbridge my partner Ellen (Skinner, owner thought if we could move together Do you have a background in fell perfectly into place. I had of On The Lamb) and I just decid- we'd really like that. When we retail? lunch at the Tin Mill and met Don ed to buy it. found 66 and 68 Brock with that Absolutely not. I was 28 years at (Andrews, the owner). I fell in love I know your shops are connected, opening (between the two stores) Bell Canada in customer service with Don. I loved his energy, his but Ellen is your partner? we thought: "We have to do this." and general manager of the service location. I met so many people Ellen and I became really fast It worked out famously. desk. After 28 years, I took a pack- during that lunch, I thought: friends. I didn't know anyone in The new store is quite a difference from that first one. Yes, now I have 1,500 square EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY feet. THE TOWNSHIP OF Obviously, you had to increase PUBLIC EDUCATION/ your stock. But what's it done TRAINING OFFICER for your business? UXBRIDGE It's hugely changed my busi- The Uxbridge Fire Department is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Public Education/Training ness. I don't think I could sus- SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Officer. The Public Education/Training Officer is under tain a kitchen store, full stop. the direction of the Fire Chief and shall assist the So you have to look at other Deputy Chief as required. things that customers want. So, The Township Summer Day Camps are looking ARENA AND PARKS The position requires a thorough knowledge of the to hire students for Summer 2013! ALL Resumes my business has changed DEPARTMENTS fire service, program development, teaching and Must have a Cover Letter stating the camps you are training methods. You will be required to assume on because I've brought in more interested in and addressed to Camp Coordinator The Township of Uxbridge is seeking call responsibilities and upon notification you will things, but just kitchenware Rebecca Harman. Uxbridge Summer Camps hire respond to incidents of emergency and non-emer- mature summer students to fill positions wouldn't cut it. So now I can the “best of the best” every year! We are looking for gency as necessary. in the Arena and Parks Departments. bring the cooking classes in, potential staff that are versatile, organized, a caring You shall have proven skills with project manage- Preferred qualifications include tractor adult, friendly, punctual, flexible and creative! ment, analytical and communication strengths, emer- people can shop after the class- experience, gardening, lawn mainte- Working with children and sharing their experiences gency incident management, and have a working es, but there's also the condi- nance, landscaping, painting and gen- for an entire summer is something you will never for- knowledge of related legislation, codes, standards, ment section, the food. If eral carpentry. A valid G2 driver's get! Any questions, please call the Uxpool @ (905) and corporate and department guidelines. You instill they're in there learning about licence is required accompanied with a 852-7831 or Email Camp Coordinator Rebecca and foster positive, sound labour relations practices, driver's abstract. This position is 40 work closely with senior Fire Department and cooking exotic type dishes, Harman - [email protected] hours per week and the applicant must Township staff to implement cost-effective, innovative then I have to have the food for be willing to work weekends when solutions that will improve internal and external client them. And it evolved yet again CAMP COUNSELLOR ( 16 YEARS + ): required. satisfaction and quality of service. into a fromagerie. The cus- • Assist in daily activities and routines. Must also While attending emergency and non-emergency develop versatile lesson plans that can be applied to incidents you will be delegated the duties of the tomers started asking for PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT call camps. Safety Officer reporting directly to the Incident cheese. I had a small cheese • Must be mature, responsible, enthusiastic, versa- Commander. counter, but customers asked if The Township of Uxbridge is seeking tile, and have an interest in working with a variety of Note: A job task list is available from the Fire I could carry more. So I found one (1) student labourer to perform a people and as a TEAM member! Department or on the Township of Uxbridge website variety of tasks related to road mainte- a distributor. I didn't know a • All staff are required to have current Standard First at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca nance and construction. Applicants lot about cheese and at the Aid and CPR “C”. must have a valid “G2” driver's licence This position requires that the employee work a flexi- • Weeks worked are dependent on registration num- same time I was introduced to accompanied with a driver's abstract. ble schedule. Hours of work shall be 35 hours per bers. somebody who was working, Applicants should submit a cover letter week. Evening and weekend duties will apply. The ASSISTANT CAMP COUNSELLOR ( 15 YEARS + ): but had a huge passion for together with a detailed resume con- salary for this position is $67,522.00 (2012). Qualified • Applicants must be mature, responsible, enthusi- cheese. taining experience, background, past candidates are invited to submit an application, in astic, and able to adapt to many new Assistant employment, references and work relat- confidence, to the undersigned no later than Friday You're talking about Cecilia Camp Counsellor Roles. ed skills, experience and training. February 15, 2013 to: Smith? • Must be able to assist in lesson planning, daily Township of Uxbridge Fire Department Students in a University/College Civil Cecilia! It was just magical that activities and routines. Attention: Scott Richardson, Fire Chief Engineering co-operative education I had a passion for food, she • All Staff are required to have Standard First Aid 51 Toronto Street South, program may apply. and CPR “C” P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1T1 had a passion for cheese, She • Preferred but not mandatory: Certificate in Telephone 905-852-3393 Fax 905-852-0125 said she'd sign on to help me Applicants should submit a cover Counsellor In Training and/or Leadership program. Email: [email protected] and then, lo and behold, does- letter along with a detailed resume to • This is a paid Counsellor training position. the attention of Ben Kester, C.E.T., We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, n't she leave her full-time job • Weeks worked are dependent on registration num- CRS-S, Director of Public Works and only those being considered for an interview will be and explore her passion and bers. Operations, 51 Toronto St. S., PO contacted. now she's gainfully employed Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1 no In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of in my shop bringing in unbe- Due Date: March 31st, 2013 later than February 15, 2013. Information and Privacy Act, personal information is Please Drop Your Resume off at: lievable value to the customers. Please ensure the position being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, UXPOOL, 1 Parkside Dr. And to myself. applied for is clearly marked on the 2001 and will only be used for the purpose of candi- date selection. application. continued page 6 The Uxbridge Cosmos 4 Thursday, January 31st 2013 our two cents First or second, the Bruins delivered

As we report in our story on page 9, the Uxbridge Bruins are battling right down to the wire with the Lakefield Chiefs for first place in the OHA Junior C Central Division. Tomorrow night's game at the arena against those self-same Chiefs could be the game that decides who comes out on top: if the Bruins win, they end the regular season in first place, which they’ve held all season long. If they lose, the teams will be tied at 61 points each with Lakefield having a game in hand against the Clarington Eagles next Tuesday. But while we are rooting for the Bruins to come out on top, even if they finish in second place the home team has done Uxbridge proud this season. A young team, with a bevy of home-grown talent on the roster, the Bruins have played with heart, with spirit and with discipline. Under the guiding hand of coach Dan West, the team is the least penalized in the Central Division this year. At this writing, they have 664 minutes in penalties,134 fewer than the next least penalized team. This is in sharp contrast to the 1,236 penalty minutes the team wracked up last season. Coach West is also to be congratulated on building his young team around a few veterans - defencemen Callum Lynch and Andrew Liboiron and forwards Mike Ramsey, Matt Allen and Steve Douitsis. While all players have contributed to the team's success this year - (they finished in fifth place last year and were blanked in the first round of the playoffs) - and it might seem unfair to name just a few, there were some standout performances by the rookies this season. Patrick Morgan leads the team in scoring with 22 goals and 21 assists. Defenceman Justin Bean has eight goals and 24 assists and forward Keegan Cairns has 13 goals and 14 assists. Joey Vocino, Shane Smith, Marco Mastrangelo, Steve Douitsis and Billy McBeth are exciting to watch. While goal-tending was shaky last year - and why wouldn't it be with 1,236 minutes in penal- Letters to the Editor ties? - this year has seen goalie Brandon Francey record an amazing 1.70 goals-against aver- age, winning 17 games and losing one. Notwithstanding his brilliance and the fine backup jobs In a recent article that appeared in a local Mark V. Neprily done first by Wayne Fryer and now by Greg Zupan, a lot of the credit for the low GAA goes to newspaper entitled, “Uxbridge golf course Uxbridge Cathy Boone owners looking for new cart path,” Sandy Uxbridge the defence, much improved this year. Williamson seems to give the impression Thank you for having the picture gallery Sure the team had a couple of shaky moments during the season, but with a record of 29 wins that he is deeply concerned with the well- on your web page. I am sure lots of people I found Ted Barris’s “Idle Voice No More” against only seven losses and three overtime losses, they were mere blips on the radar. Almost being of the residents of the Coral Creek are not aware of this feature. The set of pic- (Jan. 17) helpful. Too much of the com- all the games they lost were by only one goal. subdivision. Although he may be able to tures of My Fair Lady by Stuart Blower are mentary on the Idle No More movement fool Council, his attempt at justifying a spectacular. They are clear and show in recent weeks is quite inflammatory (and So if the Bruins defeat the Chiefs tomorrow, joy will reign in Uxbridge. If they lose, we still have land grab for his “pretty” golf course by everyone in the cast I think, at least once. nonsensical), so it is refreshing to hear the much to cheer about. They will go into the playoffs knowing they have outplayed all the other showing to be concerned with the resi- The actors are dressed in colourful cos- positive story of Elmer Ghostkeeper who teams during the course of the season: even if Lakefield wins tomorrow, Uxbridge will have a 5- dent’s quality of life is, in my opinion, tumes and have wonderfully expressive became a business leader and adopted an 3 edge over them on the season. hypocritical at best. He was quoted as say- faces. entrepreneurial approach to improving his ing, “We don’t want traffic in someone Métis community. The Bruins have provided their hard-core fans with entertaining, exciting hockey all season else’s backyard.” Williamson also said, Cynthia Nidd Although I have some knowledge and long. We think it would be good to see the people of Uxbridge show their appreciation by pack- “The farther away from a residential area Uxbridge experience with aboriginal communities (I ing the arena tomorrow night - (game time 7:45 p.m.) - and cheering the local lads in their last the better.” have six nephews and nieces who have Seriously? If he was so truly worried I walked into USS today (Jan. 18) to see Indian status), I am reluctant to weigh in epic battle of the season. It is sure to be an exciting night. At $8 per adult, and with hot dogs about traffic in our backyards, he would Bye Bye Birdie, the culmination of a semes- on an issue that is very complex and emo- costing only $3 and parking free, it is probably the best entertainment value in town, if not the not have sold land with the goal of ram- ter of hard work by this year's musical the- tional. Too many people are hurting on region. ming 50 rowhouse units with their 100 atre class. I was taken back to the day I reservations. If you have never been to a Bruins game, we encourage you to give them a try. And talk to cars (approx.) in our backyards. received a frantic call “Mum, our produc- But perhaps one can cut through the We as new homeowners had to sign a tion's in trouble, we can't practice in labyrinth of angry and polarized voices some of the Bruins staff while you're there. People like Elaine Cox, Brian Evans, Cam Stewart, legal document that made us recognize the school after hours, we can't practice in with the simple idea that employment can Michael Steptoe, just to name a few, are friendly and helpful and all do their part to make the land use surrounding the subdivision (ie. another location, we can't perform at bring dignity and hope to all of us. So game experience worthwhile. The youngsters know this. Of the six teams in the Central Division, golf course, industrial, agricultural). This Leaksdale. Mum, can we practice at our what generates employment whatever the none draw more young people to their games than the Bruins, and none draw crowds like the restrictive covenant precludes us from house?” physical setting might be? History reveals making any complaints regarding normal From that day, 28 spirited and deter- that no other economic system has been Bruins. use of the lands. Williamson should not be mined students showed up at my door. more successful than capitalism (even with Go, Bruins, go. using residential complaints to justify his What challenges lay ahead? First, to raise its flaws) in generating wealth and employ- personal gain. We bought on a golf course up a leader among their peers. They did ment. knowing full well that traffic consists of a that. To come into alignment under that I believe, for example, that books such as few small maintenance machines passing leadership. They did that. I heard conver- Hernando de Soto’s The Mystery of Capital: by infrequently for seven months out of sation of struggle and apology and the Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and the year during daylight hours, as opposed hum of determination to keep going. I felt Fails Everywhere Else deserve some atten- to over 100 cars driving through our sub- anxiety in response to my “how did it go tion. For de Soto, a legal private property division only to park in our backyards tonight” to the hope of progress and possi- system within capitalism is the key for the 24/7, 365 days a year. bility. As “opening morning” drew close I alleviation of poverty. As far as the condo development is con- expected stress and tension to pull near; Granted, this is a radical step given where cerned, there are several approval steps that instead an atmosphere of excitement and we stand with the Indian Act (1876) 9,000 copies of the Cosmos are published each Thursday in the Township of still require public input. For example, joy filled my home. On the last night song passed by the Canadian government and the Region of Durham is currently solicit- broke out at the dinner table; there was Canada’s new Constitution of 1982. At Uxbridge: 8,300 delivered by mail, 700 available in stores and boxes. ing public input regarding the land sever- laughter and chatter in the midst of chaos. any rate, meaningful discussion between ance application made by Foxbridge As I waited for the show to begin I all groups should begin with the question: Publisher/Editor Conrad Boyce 905.852.1900 Holdings. Williamson implied that condo thought to myself, you don't have to put Can history educate us on what works and construction will start next fall. I find this on this show today to succeed, you already does not work? 38 Toronto Street North, Unit One, Uxbridge Ontario L9P 1E6 completely arrogant since the Region has have. You've created a memory and friend- If there is no immediate political will to yet to approve the severance of the lands ships that will long outlast this moment in see aboriginal individuals gain some kind e-mail: [email protected] for the development. Does he have any time. But as they say, the show must go on, of private property arrangement, there web site: www.thecosmos.ca concept of due process? and go on it did. The story of Conrad should at least be greater recognition that We are fed up with the fact that Birdie (scream if you will) unfolded this entrepreneurial pursuits are a step in the Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Williamson, the Township, the new devel- morning under less than ideal conditions right direction in creating jobs and hope oper and other parties in this matter con- with the polish and professionalism of sea- for Canadian Aboriginals. EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and in letters to the editor are not nec- tinue to state that this development will soned actors. Ladies and gentlemen, I am My reading of Elmer Ghostkeeper, as pre- essarily those of the The Cosmos. Letters must be signed and the telephone number provided (number move forward and attach presumed dates in awe and have developed a deep respect sented by Mr. Barris, suggests this is so. will not be published). Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling without the completion of the required for each and every one of you. reason. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected. The Cosmos reserves the right to edit or refuse approval processes by the Region, Lake I've received more “thanks” than I can Eric R. Crouse to publish unsolicited material. ADVERTISING POLICY: The Cosmos reserves the right to refuse any adver- Simcoe Region Conservation Authority count, but the truth is I am more blessed Zephyr tisement. The Cosmos is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors in advertisements or any and other provincial bodies that will be than you know. So for now the house is other errors or omissions in advertisements. All material herein, including advertising design is copyright- relied upon by the public. quite and life will return to normal…. I'll ed, and may not be reproduced in any form without permission. miss you all. The Uxbridge Cosmos 5 Thursday, January 31st 2013 wandering the cosmos the barris beat column by Conrad Boyce column by Ted Barris From A to B - Refined Life on the death beat

I had a visit with the Queen this past week. Not Elizabeth II. No one with any royal When it comes to travelling very far from our Uxbridge home, my wife and I blood really. But she has certainly worn a crown, of sorts, as the best at what she does. In fact, she has won gold and often live vicariously through the career of an actress friend of ours. Wherever she happens to be perform- silver recognition in her profession. She is a writer, a writer of one of the oldest forms of journalism and among the ing, we find time to visit, and in addition to seeing her shows, plan a weekend’s or week’s vacation around most actively followed sections of published newspapers - the obituary. her. It usually works out very well, although this past summer we decided to catch her Broadway debut by “Her subjects (are) the famous as well as the unknown,” said a press release promoting her most recent book. scheduling a Big Apple holiday on the weekend of my birthday, and were stymied when her show unexpect- “Sandra Martin is the obit Queen of Canada.” edly closed a couple of months early. That, unfortunately, is show biz. About 10 years ago, Martin was working at the Globe and Mail writing book reviews and arts features. She had Depending on the proximity of the theatre, we sometimes fly (as we did to San Diego a year ago December), already won a batch of National Magazine Awards, the Atkinson and William Southam Journalism Fellowships and but most often drive. This summer, for instance, we’re looking forward to a week on Prince Edward Island, a lectureship at the University of Victoria. She said to me recently that she didn't think another interview and fea- where she’ll be playing the title role in a new musical version of Evangeline at the Charlottetown Festival, and ture would reveal much more of Margaret Atwood than had already been revealed. She discovered that the job of we’ll enjoy the hopefully balmy weather by driving there and back. writing obituaries - stories about those who'd recently died - was coming open at the Globe. Similarly, last October, we decided to see her in a world premiere in a city we’d never visited, Hartford, “Are you interested in the Siberia of journalism?” someone asked her. She was, but as far as she was concerned, Connecticut, and thought we would take in New England’s gorgeous fall colours by driving some of the less- right from the beginning, she viewed obituaries as “writing about life, not death.” direct routes. As it turned out, I drove almost the whole way because of my wife’s recently-broken ankle, and Martin jumped into her work. She approached the task of capturing her subjects not so much as biographical sketch- did it on the Interstates because of a cats-and-dogs type rain. When we arrived, we discovered Hartford to be es of lives lived, but more as a chance to revisit their accomplishments and shortcomings. She explained that in obit- uary writing, the difference between humdrum and compelling rested in the writer's ability to document weakness- a dull town indeed - the visitors’ information centre was closed on weekends, an interesting choice - so as es, celebrate strengths and place the person's life into the context of what else was happening around them. vacations go, it lacked a bit. At least our friend’s play was excellent. “What struck me about Rocket Richard,” she pointed out as an example, “was how vulnerable he was. He was a This past weekend, our favourite actress was opening in a non-musical, a rare treat for her and us, and not star in the radio era, the first francophone hockey star… and he got caught up in the controversies that existed just any old play, but the brilliant Oscar Wilde comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. And the production between Quebec and the rest of Canada.” was not just in any old city, but in wonderful old Halifax, across the harbour from the stomping grounds of Martin said she was also inspired by the lives of the women whose obituaries she wrote. Her recounting of the life my wife’s youth, Dartmouth. We had to go. Because of the month, January, and perhaps with our tortuous of Bertha Wilson was a perfect example. At 31 a homemaker and minister's wife, in 1954 Wilson managed to fight trip to Hartford in mind, we elected not to drive. It was a fortunate decision, and a joyous weekend, largely her way into law school, among the first women to be accepted. And in time, dedicating her life not to raising a fam- due to Lisa’s mother, who couldn’t be there. But I’ll share that fascinating, and painful, story with you anoth- ily but to her study of law, Wilson rose to become the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court of Canada bench. She er day. This time I want to talk about the journey. then participated in many of the key decisions securing women's rights, including a woman's constitutional right to On the surface of it, our itinerary seems fairly straightforward. We flew from Toronto to Halifax, where our choose to have an abortion; the 25th anniversary of that decision was marked this past week. friend picked us up at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (named for poltician Bob, not your under- “It is not just a medical decision,” Wilson wrote in the 1988 Henry Morgentaler decision. “It is a profound social wear, although they’re all in the same family), a full half hour outside the city. In order to arrive in Halifax and ethical one as well. It asserts that the woman's capacity to reproduce is to be subject not to her control, but to at a decent time (we sat down for lunch with our friend at 1:30 p.m. local time), it meant we had to rise before that of the state.” 4 a.m. on Reach Street. But that’s travel biz - it’s a bit wearying. At some point in her decade-long career at the Globe and Mail, a colleague asked Martin, “So how's life on the The bare facts of our departure and arrival, however, disguise the story of the adventure. Because for the dead beat?” Sandra realized there was something in that and several years ago began assembling her best work in a book Working the Dead Beat: 50 Lives that Changed Canada. In the book she includes her obits of politicians first time in my life, I think, in the process of getting from A to B, I took just about every method of mecha- (Pierre Trudeau, Duff Roblin and Louis Robichaud); artists (Pierre Berton, Celia Franka and Oscar Peterson); entre- nized transportation known to man. This occured first because we chose to fly Porter Airlines out of the City preneurs (Ed Mirvish, Ted Rogers and Ken Thomson); and architects of life (Arthur Erickson, Jane Jacobs and Donald Centre, or Billy Bishop Airport, and because we further chose not to endure the expense of parking down- Marshall). town. This led to the following sequence of events: “There is no such thing as an uninteresting life,” Martin said, “but there are badly researched and written accounts.” 4:55 a.m. Drive to Lincolnville in the Cosmos van. No GO bus leaves from Uxbridge quite that early. Sandra Martin is old school when it comes to getting the story. She learned the profession - as I did - when we 5:18 a.m. Depart for Union Station on the GO train, sitting upstairs for the view, which we quickly realize researched at stacks and shelves in the library, met with sources in person for interviews and bashed out our stories is pointless, since it will still be dark when we disembark. on the keys of manual typewriters. Not that modern journalism is less effective. 6:20 a.m. Arrive Union Station, and immediately hurry up the hill to find Casey’s Bar and Grill. Not for “I just love the hands-on digging,” Martin said. breakfast, which we had no time to eat at home, but because that’s where the shuttle bus to Billy Bishop Among the more fascinating stories behind Sandra Martin's journey into obituary writing was one she has never leaves from. captured in writing. It involved Alfred Nobel, the man responsible for creating the Nobel Peace Prize, although that 7:00 a.m. Take the ferry to Centre Island, lasting approximately 4.8 minutes, the shortest boat ride of my wasn't his first claim to fame. Martin explained that Nobel, also the inventor of dynamite, one day picked up a news- life, even including my grandson Callum’s first trip in a canoe. paper containing the obituary of his brother, Ludvig; except that the writer had mistakenly thought it was Alfred who 7:20 a.m. Finish checking in at Billy Bishop. We immediately go through security. No breakfast in the wait- had died. The obit writer dwelled on Nobel's explosive invention and all the destruction it had wrought. Nobel real- ing room either, but at least the almonds and orange juice are free. And the Globe. ized he could “rehabilitate his own legacy” and became a philanthropist, creating and funding the Nobel Peace Prizes. Sandra Martin considers her exploration of the obituary much the same way - creating her own legacy. 8:15 a.m. The Porter flight departs exactly on time, and it really is refined. A boxed breakfast (finally!), “What would you want in your obituary?” a colleague asked Martin. more free juice, and good leg room. “That I asked good questions and wrote good sentences,” she replied. So to get from Uxbridge to Halifax, I took a van, a train, a bus, a boat and an airplane. Very nice. Two hun- dred years earlier, only the boat would have been an option, and a different kind of boat at that. And I would For other Barris Beat columns go to www.tedbarris.com have had to allow a little more than eight hours. The Uxbridge Cosmos 6 Thursday, January 31st 2013

people back and forth. It's wonderful. If we can all get togeth- Coffee with Lisa er and put an event on, we do. If Shelly is doing something in Letters to the Editor from page 3 the back of her store, we'll all do something in the front of our store so we can complement the experience for the customers. After 28 years with Bell, moving into retail must have been Our daughter Maggie wrote recently in may take days, a trial may take months There's about six of us who get together monthly to share scary. Tiger Talk about the challenges USS the- or longer. experiences and best practices and ideas and just camaraderie It would have been a huge scare for me if I had started at 68 atre and music students have faced in We all agree that jury duty is an essen- Brock. But it was a really nice little baby step to take 300 and it works. putting together their production of Bye tial part of our justice system and we all square feet of rental property and learn how to pack that store Now I understand that Brock Street east of Toronto Street is Bye Birdie. The show did successfully 'go support it.Citizens should be called by a and display that store. It was really the best way to go about it. not as visually attractive as the west side, but is there something on' Jan. 17 and 18, to the great credit of process of random selection fromthose The big risk was moving to 68 Brock and owning it and rec- store owners in that section could learn from your group? all involved. But what I wanted to write elegible by a process as impartial as a ognizing money was going into the building and not in to my When we were looking for a building, we didn't care which and comment upon was the number of roulette wheel. Thus most would never store. So it is still scary. end we were on. We actually looked at two buildings down the local theatre directors and supporters -- be called, and a few called once. But a Since you give cooking classes, what is your background there? other end. I think that there's a row of retail really helps, who have all themselves worked with friend of mine, a citizen of Uxbridge, has My husband says if you read eight books a year on a certain whereas on the other end there's not a row of retail. It's cut up and supported Uxbridge youth in local now been called five times. No random topic, you're considered an expert in that topic. I read well by vacant buildings or services and I think that that is really theatrical efforts tirelessly over the years selection there. Perhaps if called and not over eight books a year on food, be it an intimate look at a the problem there. Now that Cheryl (Hinzel of Sugar FX) is -- who came out to lend their support to chosen, or excused for reason, one's coconut or a travel book or a cookbook. That is my entire there I think you'll see a bit of a difference, but I still think it's the USS production. It truly was name goes back on the top of the list to world. I travel to eat, I travel to learn and take cooking classes the fact that there's not a hard-core row of retail. I love the remarkable, especially as they had to be called again. It is all unfair in my wherever I go, I've been to the Cordon Bleu in Paris and butcher there, the bakery, I just don't understand some of the commit to coming at 8:30 in the morn- view. It is especially hard on the self- Ottawa. I've taken more cooking classes than you can possibly other ones. And the vacant property is probably the bane of ing, which is certainly not 'prime time' employed who suffer loss of income for imagine. I've met world-famous chefs and cooked in their my existence. for theatre types! an unpredictably long time. Also the homes. And, of course, I'm a champion of going to restau- You seem to be out of your store quite a bit. Are you travelling These folks all know who they are, but process is not transparent and equitable, rants. That's another thing Cecilia and I share: we're crazy a lot? I just wanted to say a big thank you from as proven by my friend being called five our youth for your enthusiasm and times. about finding the next hot spot. It can be in someone's kitchen You know, I hate to hear that, because I feel I'm in it all the kindness. in their little house or it can be a fancy restaurant somewhere time. But I do the classes at night, so if I do a class I'm not in Gord Duncan on a boat. So I have a lot of background in food and it's always the store during the day because I'm getting ready for it. I'm Lisa Walters and John Anderson Claremont been a huge passion. shopping for it, figuring out what we're going to do. It takes a Uxbridge You came to Uxbridge three years ago. Has Uxbridge lived up day to get ramped up for the class. How are the classes going? Re: Commentary by Stephen Leahy (Jan. to your expectations? We are so grateful to the Emergency 24) “We owe it to our children”. Climate I love Uxbridge to death. I think it is a wonderful communi- Amazingly well. I'm booked all the time. I put my classes out Dec. 1 and they were almost sold out by Dec. 30. I put on five Services, 911, Fire, and Ambulance who change is a complicated, worldwide ty. I love the fact that it is so food focused. I don't know if it's responded to to our home when our problem, but the solution is simple and new courses to supplement the waiting list and they're all sold because we don't have so many restaurants that people cook in husband and father, Bryan Shanks, had a local. Simply think about how you can out. Cecilia is now going to start doing some classes to help their homes a lot, I don't know if it's because we have such a respiratory crisis at 1:00 am on January improve your habits and personal space with this. She's going to do a Vietnamese class, she's going to lot of agriculture and farms around so people can get fresh pro- 6. This episode occurred during the and practise it. Then thinking about do curries. She's even done an Uxbridge pub night and that duce, but they're really food focused here. And I love that worst blizzard of the winter, 10 miles your community is an easy next step. everybody helps everybody. In terms of being a shop owner, was sold out with a huge waiting list. We do get a lot of events north of Uxbridge. The 911 Respondor Denial and apathy, as Stephen points being on the main street, everybody refers everyone to each that we have with Shelly, so we have great cookbook authors. and both Emergency crews acted in a out, are our true enemies, and I thank store and I love that. We just had a great guy on raw food and we try to get celebri- calm and professional manner, which the Cosmos for giving space to this cru- You brought the subject up, you seem to have fit in nicely with ties in every other month. helped us cope with the situation. Upon cial issue. Stephen Leahy should have a that amazing group of women store owners. How much help Do you get any men coming in to your cooking classes? arrival at the Uxbridge Cottage regular column to continue to inform us were they to you in getting started? Do I? We've had probably four men-only classes that they call Hospital, the Emergency Staff, and and give us more hope and solutions. i.e. Willa (Worsley of Presents Presents Presents) I think of as a and book themselves. They were so well-behaved, so much Doctor were equally helpful. Thank you how does eating less meat help the envi- mentor. She's an amazing lady and she couldn't wait to tell fun, they listened to everything. We encourage the men to Everyone! ronment? (I know it helps my personal people there's a kitchen store in town and refer people to me, come out because a lot of men love to cook and it doesn't have environment!) Would a “Transition even though she had an entire kitchen line. She went out of to be just the men-only class. We get lots of couples that come. The Shanks Family Town movement” work in Uxbridge? her way to help me. Shelly (Macbeth of Blue Heron Books) is We could go on, Lisa, but space is short. Thank you. Leaskdale What about the rural areas and on the exactly the same. I would say every single one of them send Thank you. farms? What is being done here now and Citizens are randomly called for Jury what can we build on? Let’s get out that selection and must report and wait, bandwagon and jump on it together. sometimes for days, to be interviewed The funny thing is, the more people Fighting the end of the Rangers and possibly selected. If selected they who jump onboard, the more room serve for the length of the trial. If select- there will be for the children. ed they are compensated at a minimal provincial government's plan to condense the program, this by Michelle McNally rate. If called and rejected, they are not Mary Dube dream might not come true. compensated at all and jury selection Zephyr Clearing trails and scrubbing down fish hatcheries under the The Ministry of Natural Resources means to discontinue the glare of the sun doesn't sound too enjoyable. Hours north in program. The Stewardship Youth Rangers program will serve as the heart of the forest, away from the comforts of home, sounds a replacement, a day camp that will require employees to report unpleasant for some, but for thousands of Ontario teenagers, it to their work station daily, as opposed to camping over-night has been the place of self-discovery and adventure. for the duration of eight weeks. This change will employ fewer For the last 69 years, as many as 70,000 youth have partici- teens and exclude any youth that can't commute the distance, pated in what is known as the Ontario Ranger Program, an mainly 'city kids'. The extra pair of hands communities could eight week summer camp that employ's high school students to rely on from the Rangers will be fewer in the years to come. The work in maintaining forests and provincial parks. The camp opportunity for youth in Ontario to embrace the outdoors and and its labour intensive qualities have helped to shape genera- independence will be limited. tions, giving adolescence the responsibility, leadership and In an effort to reclaim their beloved summer program, teamwork skills they need to be successful as adults. Now, the Rangers sprouting from all corners of Ontario have united Ranger program rests on the government's chopping block, together to create awareness and gain support. A 'Friends of the threatened to be watered down with a day-only version, alter- Rangers Program' group has formed in order to advocate the ing the overall results of this life-changing camp. Ranger Program and begin negotiations with the government. Sara West, like any 17 year-old, was going through issues. An online petition collecting 4,750 signatures to date waits to Escaping to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park in Thunder Bay reach its 5000 signature mark before making its way to Premier with the Rangers Program helped her cope through difficult Dalton McGunity and Minister of Natural Resources, Michael times. It was the break she needed to determine who she was Gravelle. On January 4th, nearly 200 Rangers gathered at and who she wanted to be. Queens Park, signs in hand and clad in yellow hard hats, peace- “It was amazing,” Sara recalls “The camp brought me closer fully protesting against the cutting of the overnight program. to nature, which is a big part of who I am now.” With the government making cuts here and here, Rangers are In her journeys with the Ranger Program in 1990, Sara concerned their cries will be out-shouted in the flurry of pro- became long-term friends with Uxbridge resident, Lisa Streets. gram annulments. The two often reminisce about their times together in Sleeping “With the rest of the economic struggles, this could get lost,” Giant. says Lisa. “During the rally at Queen’s Park, a man came out of Lisa recollects, “It was a place where we could get away from his office building and asked what happening. When I everything at the stage in our lives when we are trying to figure explained, he said 'I was a Ranger. I didn't know this was going out who we are.” on!'” Down through her family tree, Sara's uncle and father served While Lisa, Sara, and the rest of the rangers continue to seek as junior rangers in the Ontario Ranger program. Her reinforcements, awaiting the Liberal party to appoint a new boyfriend, now husband, used to travel up north to visit her leader, John O'Toole and other political leaders will be called to while she stayed at camp. For Sara, the Ranger Program played help withdraw the decision to rid of the Rangers. a significant role in her upbringing. For her children, the Rangers Program is something Sara hopes they will have the To find out more information, visit the 'Friends of the opportunity to experience for themselves one day. With the Rangers' website at http://friendsoftheorp.com. The Uxbridge Cosmos 7 Thursday, January 31st 2013

rewarded with views of this spectacular visitor. Another common Angry Bird dons camouflaged The Nature Nut apparel. In breeding season Goldfinches have bril- liant yellow and black feathers, but they moult to a with Nancy Melcher pale olive green for the winter months. They visit feeders in flocks often numbering in the dozens, chirping and bickering gently (not angrily) for pre- Angry Birds visit your feeder mium spots in a flurry of activity. Other characters in the basic game look a lot like Orioles, Did you know that several characters from a popular video with their black heads and orange underparts, as well as game live in Uxbridge? I kid you not! Played by billions Bluebirds that are a brilliant sky-blue colour. Their real-life around the world, “Angry Birds” is easy to learn. It is very opposites eat insects, and will not be found in the Uxbridge colourful due to the main characters, a group of vibrant area until they return from warmer areas in the spring. wingless birds. If you want these birds to play in your neighbourhood this Several students of Uxbridge voice teacher Jennifer Neveu-Cook (left) recently received superior In the game the multi-coloured birds are attempting to winter, set out your feeder filled with black sunflower seeds standing in their exams at Toronto’s Royal Conservatory. Pictured (L to R) are Leslie Higgins, retrieve their eggs, which have been stolen by a pack of green or a mixed blend, sometimes called “Wild Bird Feed”. Locate pigs. Launched from a slingshot, the birds are intent on the feeder away from windows, above the ground in a shel- Bronwyn Edgell and Madeleine Morton. All will be performing at this year’s Sunderland Music destroying the swine who are stationed on, or in, assorted tered spot. Chickadees, blue jays, juncos, redpolls and Festival (see story below). Photo by Miriam Smith. structures. As players advance, more birds become available mourning doves should also drop by for a meal. Be prepared with select talents that may be activated during each seg- to feed squirrels too – they're always looking for handouts! Sunderland Festival returns ment. Once the birds find your feeder, you'll need to keep filling Your Nature Nut has never seen a green pig, but many of it until after the ground has thawed in the spring. They the other characters in the video game have real-life counter- quickly come to rely on your generosity for their survival. despite labour problems parts flitting about the fields, forests and trails of Uxbridge However, you and your Nature Nut can watch their feeder Township. Some have joined the “Snow Birds” who migrate antics, or play with them in Angry Birds, enjoying all of the The Sunderland Lions Club will Uxbridge (next door to the south during cold weather, but several can be seen now at splashes of bright colours to chase away the winter blahs. host its 56th annual music festi- Cosmos!). Copies of the program neighbourhood bird feeders, gobbling up seeds while putting val next month, although it will are available for viewing at all on a lovely display. be slightly scaled back as a result public libraries in Brock , Scugog The basic Angry Bird looks a lot like our Cardinal, with the male's brilliant crim- of the ongoing labour situation and Uxbridge townships. son plumage and black face mask. Unlike between the provincial teachers' Please contact Dale St. John at his video counterpart this bird is very shy unions and the Government of 705 357 3405 for further infor- and will flee at the first sign of humans, Ontario. mation. chirping his alarm call to signal other birds. However, your patience may be The festival, which features young musicians from across north Durham Region, will Happy begin on Sunday, February 10th and potentially run through to February 22th. Along with one 80th string session, the first week is chock full of piano classes rang- Birthday ing from beginner to ARCT. Week two has been scaled back GEORGE to three days of vocal and instru- mental solo and duet perform- ances. Wednesday, Thursday and PAISLEY Friday of that week have been set aside for school choirs, rhythm Please join us to celebrate! bands and recorder groups that may be able to attend. The ele- OPEN HOUSE mentary/secondary concert and stage band program has been Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m. cancelled for this year. However, our two community band entries St. Paul’s Leaskdale Church will perform at Sunderland Best Wishes Only, Please Public School on Tuesday, February 19th at 6:30 p.m. All other sessions will be held at either the Sunderland Town Hall or Sunderland United Church. The popular church and com- munity choir classes and the “Bridge the Generation Gap” Going-Out-of class, featuring multi-generation What my new book is about: family entries, will be held on Business Sale I've designed pneumatic toys (gas-powered, like air) which elementary Sunday, February 17th at 6:00 and secondary students can build using wood (e.g. front end loader, tow p.m. Once again, lunches will be truck, miniature Canadarm). I have drawings and pictures of each toy served daily in the United On Now: with instructions on how to build them. Children will learn the joy of working with wood to the construction of an end product. Church. All Books 3 for $10.00! Children and adults alike have learned through my workshops how to Festival programs are available make many of the toys in this book. The sparkle in the eye of a child and on-line at www.sunderlandlions- Best-Sellers $1.00 Each! the broad smile of an educator when they have made the toy and when musicfestival.com or can be pur- they see it working is most gratifying. chased at the following locations: All Comic Back Issues 1/2 Price! I am not a carpenter. My 'toys' are available for everyone to build and Shoppers Drug Mart in Port with care, should last a lifetime. So let the fun begin. - Stan Taylor Perry and Uxbridge, Guardian 185 Main Street North Drugs, Flindalls and Home (Across from the Beer Store) Available at: Hardware in Sunderland and the Open 7 Days a Week, Until March 1st Blue Heron Books and Leaskdale Country Store Jennifer Neveu- Cook Studio in The Uxbridge Cosmos 8 Thursday, January 31st 2013

Association Hike: Secord-Goodwood Tracts; businesscentres.com Monday Morning Singers. Do you love to Coming Up 6+km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. T&B hike. sing and want to grow musically? New mem- Families and well-mannered dogs welcome. Fri., Feb. 15 Blood Donor Clinic 1-8 p.m., bers welcome. Come to St. Paul's Anglican Fast pace; 2+hrs. Hike or snowshoe, some hills. Bring snacks and water. Dress for the weather; Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St. Church 65 Toronto St. S. Monday Morning Meet at the parking lot on the west side of THIS WEEKEND bring icers or snowshoes. Meet at Secord 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Anne Mizen Baker directs Uxbridge 7th Concession, 2 km south of Durham Parking Lot, 2km south of Goodwood Rd Sat., Feb. 16 Valentine’s Lasagna this Women's Choir. Spring Concert May 5th. Road 21. Russ Burton at 905-830-2862. (Durham 21) in Goodwood on Concession 3, E Dinner Goodwood United Church, 6:30 p.m. Call (905) 852-3693 or visit Thurs., Jan. 31 Soup Lunch Join us 11 am on Secord Rd. Brian & Kathy Clark at 905-841- $12 including choices of lasagnas, bread, www.mmsingers.org - 1 pm for homemade soup, bread, dessert and Fri., Feb. 8 Uxbridge Networking 9757. dessert. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ADVISED beverage - all for just $3. Bottomless bowl for Group 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Scrambles since this event sells out quickly. To make your Invitation to Meditation is open to anyone $5!! Fun and friendship free. Goodwood United Restaurant, Foxbridge Golf Club. Guest speaker Feb. 10-23 Oliver Classic musical from reservation, call 905 640 3347 before February interested in practicing meditation. Sessions are Church Corner of Front St (Concession 3) and is Teresa Shaver, Executive Director of BACD Ryleepuss Productions. For box office details, 13. every 1st and 3rd Thursday starting at 7:00 pm Goodwood Rd. (Business Advisory Centre Durham), on “We're see page 11. at Siloam Community Centre. By donation. Connected!” RSVP to 905-852-6686, or by Sat., Feb.16, 7:00AM, Oak Ridges Trail (905) 852-9974 for information. Sat, Feb. 2, 7:00AM, Oak Ridges Trail email to [email protected]. UPCOMING Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail ; 4+km; Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Meet at the entrance on Loaves & Fishes Food Bank is open Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet Fri., Feb. 8 Cottage Hospital Auxiliary Tues., Feb. 12 Sandford United Church the west side of the 6th Conc., 1.5 km south of Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. for those requiring assis- at the entrance on the west side of the 6th Conc., Glow in the Dark Bingo Bowling Parish Annual Pancake Supper 5 - 7:30pm. Durham Rd. 21. No dogs please. Bob Comfort tance. All donations are always appreciated. 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Joan Taylor at Lanes, Uxbridge. 7-10pm, Tickets $20 in Sandford Hall, 433 Sandford Road. Prices are at 905-473-2669. Current needs include: Instant Coffee, Tea, 905-477-2161. advance available at the Bowling Center, $7 for adults, $3 for those ages 6-12, 5 and Ketchup, Peanut Butter, Tuna/Hamburger Presents Presents & the Hospital Gift Shop, tick- under are free. Mon., Feb. 18 Living Water Community Helper, Canned Fruit, Toothpaste, Soap, Sun., Feb. 3 Music Fest will be held from 10- ets $26 at the door. Church will be hosting a Free Bowling time Shampoo. Tax receipts are issued for Financial 11 a.m. at Reachview Village, Uxbridge. All Tues., Feb. 12 - Pancake Dinner St Paul's at the Uxbridge Bowling Alley from 9:30-11:30 Donations. Donations may be dropped in the welcome. For more information please contact jo Sat., Feb. 9, 7:00AM, Oak Ridges Trail Anglican Church, with sausage, real maple am on Family Day for anyone in the community. Food Bank Box at Zehrs or at St. Andrew's at 905-852-6487. Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail; 4+km; syrup, fruit salad & more. Continuous serving Presbyterian Church Monday to Friday 9 a.m.- Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet from 6:15 PM in the Lower Hall. Adults $ 7, ONGOING noon. NEXT WEEK at the entrance on the west side of Uxbridge 6th Children (5-12) $ 4, Pre-schoolers FREE, Family concession, 1.5 km south of Durham Road 21. Rate - Parents & Children $ 16. Proceeds to our DRUMMING: "Ladybeat" Women's Hospital Auxiliary “Chances Are” Store Wed., Feb. 6, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Trail Russ Burton at 905-830-2862. Church & Outreach Programs. Tickets available Community Drum Circle, Monday evenings Jan on Bascom Street accepting good winter cloth- Association Hike: Secord/Goodwood 16km; at the door, or phone 905-852-7016. 28 - Mar 4. Beginners or experienced drum- ing. Proceeds to Cottage Hospital. Moderate to Fast pace; 4hrs. T&B. Actual dis- Sat., Feb. 9 Precious Valentine’s Dance, www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca and on Facebook. mers welcome. Drums available if you don't tance and time dependent on weather & trail Mill Run Golf Club, 8 pm-midnight, $40 p.p. Live have your own. For info and registration, con- If you have a community event you’d like us to conditions. Be prepared with icers or snow- Music and DJ. Chance to win a romantic trip Wed., Feb. 13 FREE Mobile Productivity tact Anne Webb, [email protected] mention, please contact us at shoes, as appropriate. Meet at Secord parking for 2 to the Caribbean. Full details and ticket Workshop Hosted by Take Root Creative and [email protected] or 905-852-1900. lot, 2 km S of Goodwood Rd on Con.3; E on orders at www.preciousminds.com. Tickets Treehouse Business Centres. We will show you The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary The deadline for our next issue is 6 p.m. Sunday. Secord Rd. 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minutes making them feel like a impacts all grade nines and is a pos- bullying, rumours and acceptance. part of the tiger pack. SLAM lead- itive program that well prepares Through the use of games and Tiger Talk ers go in armed with an agenda them for battle. activities students learn about which includes everything they Now what if I approached you issues that are real to them and need to go over with the grade nine again and said “Twice a semester I affect their school…while having a The SLAMing last exam - and as the school bell warriors. They discuss announce- SLAM your kid for a whole peri- blast. SLAM leaders are equipping of the ninth graders rang, put down their pens and pen- ments, important messages and od!” Well, hopefully because you them with valuable tools and the cils and rejoiced- and the first half events, opportunities to be now know what SLAM is you’d say grade nines of today then become of the school year came to a close. involved in the school. The leaders “Wow, that’s awesome! Delighted the leaders of tomorrow. by Connor Lamoureux The end of the semester brings encourage the grade nines to par- to meet you”. As we pick up our weapons once change; new classes, new teachers, ticipate in spirit days, join clubs Full period SLAM is without a more and prepare to face semester The clang of the giant iron bell and new adventures. Everyone and sports and most importantly doubt a huge highlight of any grade two and all of the challenges it will resounds throughout the moun- starts over with a clean slate and become their friend. They become nines year. Each period has a dif- bring, we will continue to work tains. Warriors that are strewn armours up for another battle. someone who the grade nines can ferent overall theme or message and hard, learn lots and SLAM stu- across the battlefield are seen put- Along with these changes comes approach about anything. After addresses topics such as stereotypes, dents. ting down their weapons. Swords, another alteration, but this one all, what niner doesn’t need a good spears and shields are thrown to the only affecting the youngest of stu- senior chum? Short icebreakers or ground. Hollers of excitement and dents… the grade nines. New bonding games are played and happiness are heard. For some a SLAM partners are paired up and always seem to be the highlight of sense of relief and pride of a job each grade nine homeroom will be the morning. They finish off with well done engulfs them. Others getting fresh SLAMers. an inspiring quote for the young kneel to the ground as if a weight Now if you were a parent (maybe scholars to ponder and chew on as has been lifted off their shoulders. you are) and I came up to you and they start their day. The warriors exchange high fives as said “Hey! My name’s Connor, and SLAM is truly a beneficial pro- they realize what they’ve just I SLAM your kid!” you would gram that immensely helps the accomplished. The hard fought probably become very concerned… grade nines settle into their new battle is over… and they have all maybe call the principle or have a home. It’s also a very complex survived it. chat with a guidance counsellor. program that requires a lot of The warriors are students of USS, Let me tell you something else organization and work. Three their battle… semester one. This while I’m on a roll… “all of the grade twelve students are involved past Tuesday, students wrote their grade nines get SLAMed by with the success of SLAM. Carly older students twice a Van Kessel, Mitch Anderson and week”. There, now you’d Tiger Talk’s very own Jenna Smith probably call the cops. are the three co-chairs. They all The SLAMing that I’m believe that SLAM is a very impor- talking about is probably tant part of USS. Jenna believes not what most people would that “it helps the grade nines adjust think. SLAM stands for to the huge differences between ele- Student Led Advisory mentary and secondary school and Meetings. Way less violent makes them feel welcome”. then what you first thought, All three of them chose to be right? SLAM is a peer men- SLAM chairs for the same reason… torship program that USS their own experience as grade has been running for many nines. They were all affected by years. Every Tuesday and their own SLAM leaders who had a Thursday, SLAM leaders large impact on them. As Mitch (senior students) go into stated, in turn they “wanted to give their designated grade nine back to this year’s grade nines”. homeroom class and spend They’ve certainly had a great approximately 10 to 15 chance to do just that, as SLAM The Uxbridge Cosmos 9 Thursday, January 31st 2013

notably Oakville, have taken an TOWN HALL aggressive position against the ash Bruins hold Tax increase reduced borer with the use of the chemical by Roger Varley injections, while ash trees in by Roger Varley Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor said she Notes from the Jan. 28 Ottawa are being devastated. own fate was in "total support" of three of the Mini-kids wants mini-centre: Council meeting In the final meeting to discuss the 2013 four venues Mr. Mantle listed. Accompanied by their teacher, by Roger Varley "There are things that won't pay their Robin Vandervleuten, nine Grade budget, finance committee chair Pat Little bug could cost Uxbridge: Just as Molloy announced the final budget way and we need to find ways to Uxbridge council finished its 2013 5 students from St. Joseph's Catholic There are just two points separating the increase (their) revenue," she said. Uxbridge Bruins and the Lakefield Chiefs fol- will see an increase in property taxes of budget deliberations, councillors were School appealed to council for a youth She said the Foster Memorial is a par- centre for pre-teens. lowing the Chiefs' 5-4 shoot-out win over 3.7 per cent, a little less than the four told Monday night that the township Port Perry MoJacks on Tuesday night. The per cent that was predicted. ticularly difficult problem. could face additional costs over the After providing councillors with a 12- Bruins stand atop the OHA Junior C Central "We saved it once, but we're not in a page information booklet, the students Councillor Molloy said that would next few years, thanks to a one-cen- Division with 61 points and the Chiefs have amount to a $40.15 increase in taxes position to keep it up," she said. said children aged nine to 12 need 59. timetre bug. for a house assessed at $400,000. He Councillor Bev Northeast said the their own youth centre. They said they When the two teams meet at the arena In a presentation to council, well- said the lower percentage increase came Foster cannot be neglected any more known horticulturist Mark Cullen said often find places like the Roxy, the tomorrow night, first place will be on the line and the township needs to find some- and the Bruins will be masters of their own about after staff found an additional the emerald ash borer is spreading bowling alley and the skate park are one to take it over. She added, howev- "intimidating" because of older youth destiny. The game will be the last of the regu- $100,000 in budget reductions and throughout southern Ontario and will lar season for the Bruins, but Lakefield has er, it would be difficult to find some- or they need parental supervision. Treasurer Al Shultz made other adjust- be hitting ash trees in Uxbridge soon. one more game against Clarington Eagles. If ments and "moved some numbers one to take over a building in need of The emerald ash borer, accidentally "We love to hang out with our friends the Bruins win, they claim first-place going $800,000 in repairs. and meet kids our age (but) it is often around". introduced into North America about into the playoffs. If the Chiefs win, Uxbridge The 3.7-per-cent increase consists of a Councillor Gordon Highet said the hard to find a place to get together," fans have to hope the Eagles can pull off an 10 years ago, has no known natural 2.7-per-cent general increase plus one township needs a long-term vision on predators here to stop its deadly attacks they said. upset win in regulation play in Lakefield next how it can retain some of the venues. Tuesday. An overtime win against Lakefield per cent for the planned new fire hall. on the trees. It often takes two or three The children said a pre-teen centre "In the real world, vision drives the would see the Chiefs awarded a point, The new budget will officially be years after a tree has been infested for doesn't have to be large, "perhaps the budget, not the other way around," he size of our classroom". They suggested enough to take first place. adopted at council in two weeks. the symptoms to be noticed. Should the two teams end up tied at 61 Later, emphasizing that the Region of said. Mr. Cullen quoted a University of it could be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. points apiece, the Bruins would be awarded Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger on weekdays and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Durham takes 57 per cent of the taxes Toronto dean of forestry as saying it first place, having won five of their eight Uxbridge raises, he noted that the suggested service clubs might be able to weekends. They further suggested the games against Lakefield during the season. costs more to cut down, remove and Durham Regional Police Service use some of the venues as meeting cost of such a centre could be offset by For the Bruins, a three-game losing streak replace an ash tree than it does to treat receives half of that 57 per cent. places, noting that the cadets pay to use the trees with a product known as movie nights and dances and by charg- ended last Friday night with a 3-2 win over the high school. Little Britain Merchants, followed by a 4-2 Despite meeting and beating the four- TreeAzin. He said the treatment, ing registration fees. "As pre-teens, we feel there should be decision over the Georgina Ice in Keswick on per-cent goal, however, councillors had which consists of three TreeAzin injec- Saturday. In playing the two cellar-dwelling a good connection between us and our some sobering thoughts about the tions over about six years, costs teams, the Uxbridge squad returned to their community," they said. "It will be a future of some of the township's approximately $1,200 per tree. Public earlier form, with strong defence and danger- money-losing properties. good opportunity for us to grow ous offensive attacks. Works director Ben Kester estimated Councillor Jacob Mantle began the together: children and the communi- Nevertheless, Little Britain opened the scor- the cost of cutting down, removing discussion by noting the Foster and replacing a dead or dying mature ty." ing Friday. Andrew Liboiron evened the score with a power-play goal near the midway Memorial needs significant - and cost- ash is about $2,000. Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor said mark, one-timing a cross-ice pass from ly - repairs, the museum's revenues and Given Mr. Kester's estimate of 440 ash such a centre is not "out of reach" for council, but said council needs more Callum Lynch. With just under four minutes usage don't justify the cost of keeping trees in urban Uxbridge alone, the cost remaining in the period, Keegan Cairns put it open, and Siloam Hall habitually sees of treating them all would run around time to see if they can meet the chil- the Bruins ahead with a wrist shot that sent dren's needs, suggesting that maybe a little use. He also questioned the viabil- half-a-million dollars: removing and the puck sailing just a couple of inches off the ity of the Lions’ Hall in Goodwood. replacing them would be in the range site could be found to accommodate ice. the pre-teens a couple of nights a week Early in the second period, the Merchants He said discussions on such properties of $800,000. Mr. Kester added, how- need to be held before the next budget ever, that most of the ash trees are in and perhaps one day on the weekend. missed a golden opportunity to even the score when Zupan gave up a rebound and a comes up. urban sub-divisions and few of them Councillor Gordon Highet said the Uxbridge Youth Centre had talked Merchants forward shot the puck high over a could be considered mature. half-empty net. There was a virtual replay just Mr. Cullen said ash trees account for some time ago about expanding its 30 seconds later. But at the 16:54 mark Little about eight per cent of urban tree services to younger children with des- Britain did convert another Zupan rebound. UXBRIDGE canopies and, if not treated, all will be ignated hours. 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