Former Player Returns to Coach Bruins

Volume 6 No. 32 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, August 19th 2010

SLUGGER IN PINK - Madeline Jefferies knows that style on the course is as important as technique. She and her admiring colleagues were participating this week in one of the annual combina- tion golf/hockey camps at Foxbridge Golf Course in Uxbridge. Photo by Stuart Blower. Former player returns to coach Bruins Get a taste of Uxbridge tonight at the Music Hall Meet Matt Muir! He is the new head coach of “We've got solid players coming out and hockey.” Meet the people that provide the food we eat! Bring the the Uxbridge Bruins, but he's no stranger to we're going full steam ahead,” he said, noting Calling himself a life-long Bruins fan, he long-time Bruins fans. that close to 60 players attended the Bruins' said he watched last season's final playoff whole family down to the Uxbridge Music Hall tonight, Muir, a Whitby resident, played for the rookie camp earlier this summer. series between the Bruins and the Merchants, Thursday, Aug. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., and sample all the Bruins from 1993 to 1996 and was assistant That 60 had been cut down to about 40 as who took the playoff title. wonderful fare that’s grown within our borders. A hallful coach of the team from 2003 to 2005. In the Bruins took to the ice Tuesday night for “Little Britain out-muscled and intimidated of Uxbridge farmers will be there to answer your ques- both capacities, he helped the team to OHA the first session of their training camp under the Bruins,” he said. “That's not going to tions. There’ll be refreshments, entertainment, and of Jr. C Central Division titles. He also coached Muir. It was the first time for coach and play- happen this year.” course, great food! Don’t miss this great event, as the mar- the Little Britain Merchants from 2006 to ers to have a look at each other. To that end, he said the team is looking for 2008. The new coach said that although he had size and speed as it goes though the whittling ket comes downtown. Muir coached Port Hope Panthers in the Jr. nothing to do with the circumstances under down process during the training camp. Cosmos, Shobrook Gardens by Conrad Boyce C Empire Division last season, leading them which he takes over the team, he does expect Joining Muir on the bench is his assistant to that league's playoff finals before succumb- some friction and “some fires to be put out.” coach, Keith Leslie of Oshawa, a former play- ing to a strong Napanee team. “But that's normal and expected,” he said. er with the Port Perry MoJacks and coach The 34-year-old father of a two-week-old Muir, who described himself as a player's with the Merchants. son has been hired to replace former coach coach, said he believes in discipline, hard Bruins fans can take their first look at the and general manager Dan West. West and the work, physical fitness and a strong mental prospects tomorrow when the team hosts Bruins were unable to come to terms on a approach to the game. Stayner Siskins at 7:45 p.m. for an exhibition new contract and finally parted ways last “The attitudes and culture of kids have game. The two teams then play again at week. Bruins president John Miller said both changed in the Internet age and a coach has Wasaga Beach at 2 p.m. Sunday. sides were too far apart in the negotiations. to find ways to adapt,” he said. On Sept. 12, the Bruins head off for the Miller said he wasn't too concerned with He said his approach to the game starts with annual Alliston tournament and then play speculation that some of last year's veterans solid goal-tending and a strong defence, “but the season opener against Lakefield Chiefs at might not return to the team because of I won't take creativity away from the kids. the arena on Sept. 24. West's departure. I'm going to try and promote free-wheeling The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, August 19th 2010

noticed that all of their echinacea Heliopsis, Rudbeckia, and Asters had black cones. I told them what I (when they start blooming). Cut Can you dig it? by John Statham had found and asked them to cut all them back fairly hard and burn what of their echinacea back and burn you cut right away. If you can't burn Bugs II had run across this last year as well. I and starting squirming and trying to them. The next day, another consul- it, seal them in a bag, preferably started inspecting my echinacea get as far from me as he could. I tation, and more worms. I then black like a garbage bag, and leave more closely, pulling apart the cones began removing all of the flowers Continuing on last week's column, I received a shipment of plants com- them in a sunny spot, which will of the flowers that had turned black that had blackened cones. It turned have a new bug to talk about. ing from the Hamilton area and hopefully cook them, until you can already. Deep down in the cone, far out to be a considerable number, There's a worm, or probably more immediately checked the echinacea. put them out with the garbage. from eyesight, was this fat little almost half of them. I then started correctly, larva, that's burrowing into They looked fine, but between the Don't compost them, or put them in worm about 1/2 inch long, greyish- looking more closely at the remain- the cones of echinacea (cone flower). orange spikes was the grey mass. I your green bins. I'll let you know green with stripes. He (I'm calling it ing flowers and noticed that some of I first noticed that some of the cones cut apart one of the flowers to reveal when I have any more information. a he because of its voracious the paleae (the orange spikes that were turning black, then had a cus- the worm and put it in a ziploc to Hopefully, this isn't a major concern appetite) did not like being exposed make up the cone of the single-flow- tomer from Oshawa tell me that she send back to the grower (along with like the lily beetle, and is just a prob- ering varieties) were standing taller all of the echinacea). Two days later lem this year because of the mild than the rest. These orange spikes are we had another delivery, this time winter. what gave echinacea their name, from the Niagara region. Again, the If you have any questions, please feel which was derived from echinos, the echinacea were returned with a free to Email me at: greek word for hedgehog. I carefully flower cut in half, safely secured in a [email protected]. pulled apart the cone and found ziploc. another worm, this time a little Having destroyed most of the flow- smaller. After removing all of these ers and stems, and checking the flowers, I got in for a real personal remaining echinacea daily, I thought and up-close look at the remaining we were on top of this new problem. flowers. In between the orange spikes Then I noticed that it was getting I noticed a small grey mass. into the Heliopsis (false sunflowers) Certainly not something you'd see as well and I began checking all flow- unless the cone was close enough to ers with that daisy shape to them. I poke you in the eye. I pulled apart found it in some of the Rudbeckia the cone and, sure enough, found (Black-eyed Susans) too. After another worm, this time no bigger updating everyone I had passed than 1/8 inch. I removed all of these along the initial information to, I cut Just before deadline, John was final- flowers and then took the stems back more plants, had a little (ok, a ly able to identify his worm (pic- down to the base, just in case they lot) less colour, but hopefully no tured above): it is the larva of the were also taking up residence in the more of these worms. Sunflower Moth, Homoeosoma stems. When I stood back and Please, check your Echinacea, electellum. looked where there had been, just a short while beforehand, hundreds of blooms, there was now maybe a THERE’SANEW dozen. I filled two garbage bags with flowers and stems and tied them MINISTER IN TOWN! tight to keep the worms from escap- ing, which they started trying to do Come and hear within an hour of the flowers being cut. I then tried to Google the prob- a great sermon with lem but nothing showed up, so I changed the wording, but again REV. BILL FRITZ nothing. I sent a few Emails to some plant people I know, but they didn't know anything about it. They have Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. at A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE since passed it on to people they know and I'm still waiting to hear RINITY NITED HURCH FOR ALL AUTOMOBILE POLICY OWNERS back. T U C A few days later I was doing a con- 20 First Ave., Uxbridge 905-852-6213 sultation at someone's home when I Effective September 1, 2010, the accident benefits section of all automobile policies will be changing. 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The Uxbridge Cosmos 3 Thursday, August 19th 2010 Celebration of Arts holds 25-hour Things lookin’ up for photo contest for anniversary Community Concert Band As part of its 25th anniversary activities, the book is also in the plans, as well as a gallery show- Look up. Look way up. Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts is organizing a ing. Readers of a certain vintage will immediately think of CBC's "Friendly 25 hour photo shoot of everything happening in All images must meet two criteria: they must be Giant", but humankind has often been inspired by looking at the skies. The Uxbridge Community Concert Band brings some of that wonderment to the Township of Uxbridge. taken in Uxbridge Township or depict a connec- musical life in its 19th annual summer recital, being held at Trinity United Amateur photographers are invited to send in tion to Uxbridge Township, and they must be Church on Sunday, August 29 at 7pm. their photos, covering any subject matter, as long taken between the above times. Subject matter is During the two-hour concert, the 65-piece ensemble will feature music that as they were taken in Uxbridge and during the totally open. captures the beauty of a night sky, the thrill of flight, and the majesty of specified time, from noon on Friday, Aug. 27 to 1 To register or for more information, call Stuart mountains. p.m. Sat., Aug. 28. Photographers are also encour- Blower at 905-852-2729 or visit the celebration As always, the UCCB, under the direction of Steffan Brunette, performs a aged to consider multiple assignments throughout website:wide variety of music. Lovers of the march will appreciate the dignified the day at various locations of their own choosing http://www.celebrationofthearts.ca/25photo.html strains of Goldman's "Onward-Upward March", and the UCCB Wind or by assignment. Ensemble presents a rare performance of John Phillip Sousa's "Looking The final product will be a slide show shown at Upward Suite". Classical music aficionados will be treated to the powerful assault of "Mars" the Celebration. A limited edition coffee table from "The Planets". Music of the gentler sort follows with Anne McGinty's beautiful "Red Balloon", and Todd Stadelt's meditative "Then I Saw the Lucent Sky". Ontario mountain bike champi- Popular music isn't far behind, with arrangements from the Disney movie "Up", and a medley that includes "Singin' in the Rain" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head". And every note is enhanced by the glorious acoustics onship on new Uxbridge course of Trinity United Church at 20 First Avenue. Also featured on the program will be performances by the 2010 winners of Uxbridge Music Scholarship The Plastiglas Ontario Cup Series great site for the Ontario will make it a racer favourite. This Trust awards: Tom Hanley, Travis Smalley, and Katie Wilson. and Chico Racing have announced Championships. year’s course is 8.2 km, with a great Tickets will be sold at the door for $10. Refreshments will also be served the new host of the Ontario “One of Chico Racing’s goals has blend of hand and machine built during intermission on a freewill donation basis. Mountain Bike X-Country been to keep the Plastiglas Ontario singletrack. Woodnewton is not Those who are unable to make the concert on August 29 may wish to make Championships on August 22. Cup Series fresh and exciting by open for regular riding; however the trip to Palmer Park, Port Perry on August 22 to see the band perform a Woodnewton is a private 200 acre developing new courses and ven- there are ample pre-riding opportu- shorter concert beginning at 6:30 pm. parcel of land just south of ues,” says Ruppel. nities available during the weekend Uxbridge featuring rolling hills, The course designer, Sean Ruppel, of the event. Log onto www.chico- forests and terrain that will be a adds: “Chico Racing began in racing.com for the complete event mainstay of mountain bike race Uxbridge, recently named the trail schedule and details. ~ THANK YOU ~ venues for years to come. capital of Canada, and it is fitting Race Location: 6th Concession 4 Chico Racing, run by Uxbridge’s that we host the 2010 Ontario XC km South of Uxbridge, 2 km North John, Bev and Cameron MacDonald Adam Ruppel, began working with Championships here on brand new of Durham #21 on 6th Concession the land owner last summer to cre- trails.” Race Times: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, would like to thank our ate a variety of single track utilizing The course has been designed from Sunday, August 22 (Pros race at the unique topography to create a scratch, with many elements that 1:30 pm) friends and neighbours for their generosity, prayers and best wishes following John’s lung transplant. The Uxbridge Cosmos 4 Thursday, August 19th 2010 our two cents A cause for Celebration Tucked within this week’s Cosmos, most of you will find two brochures: one outlining the program for this year’s Celebration of the Arts, marking a glorious silver anniversary; the second detailing all the stops on the Uxbridge Studio Tour, one of the oldest and loveliest in the province. On page 6 you will find a great article by Lisha Cassibo attempting to lure you to another of our cultural traditions, the Lions’ sylvan adven- ture, Art in the Park. And scattered throughout the paper are previews of other concerts and festivals upcoming in Udora, Pefferlaw, at the Historical Centre, Trinity United Church and the Music Hall. And oh, on page 11, our weekly feature highlighting this week’s Friday night concert at the Foster Memorial. It’s appropriate that the star at the Foster this Friday has probably been one of the busiest women in the local performing arts scene since her arrival in Uxbridge five years back. Jane Loewen not only has a beautiful soprano voice, she’s an accomplished pianist and dedicated teacher, and although professional gigs have been few and far between since her northward migration from Toronto, she’s been generous of her time, energy and talent to musical theatre productions, fund-raising concerts and as an organizer with the Music Scholarship Fund. That kind of community spirit, of course, is typical of the people who 25 years ago dreamt up the annual fall kickoff to our annual arts calendar, the Celebration, and the people whose creative and organizational genius keep making it bigger and better Letters to the Editor every year. The Studio Tour originally was a totally separate entity, but several years I wanted to take this opportunity, to express thought, perhaps Mayor Shepherd could of Council members. ago came under the Celebration umbrella. a few issues I have with my “motherland”- allow more money for the road budget and As for your comments about running into Uxbridge. Before I delve into my displeas- they could buy a mower that will cut the full people "at the general store or at church", let Apart from dance, which really doesn’t have a venue in Uxbridge adequate to its ures with the community, I would like to width of the ditches. To go along with the me inform you that several people who stop requirements, the Celebration includes every art form within its three-week calendar: first state, that my following thoughts and awful looking weed infested roadside, every at the general store or go to my home words are not a direct shot nor a distaste for corner you approach in rural Uxbridge, is church in Zephyr, live outside the ward. theatre, vocal & instrumental music, literature, cinema, painting, sculpture, photogra- the work of our roads department, or its overgrown, making it very hard to see (FYI My brochure states I support local phy. Take the time to to thoroughly peruse their 24-page brochure; we guarantee you workers, as they do a great job (with what oncoming traffic. Not safe. A wider mower churches, which means churches in the they are given). Now, to the point of the and a little more common sense and possi- whole township.) will find something to intrigue and entertain you, no matter your age, budget or artis- matter. bly effort while cutting the roadsides could Since where a candidate lives appears to be tic inclination. And after you’ve done your perusing, sit back and marvel a little. Several years ago I moved from Uxbridge make them look better, not to mention save your burning election issue, perhaps you township to Blackie, Alberta. Growing up a life. should contact the folks in charge of the Uxbridge is really a very small community; our total population could fit within a tiny on a dairy farm on Concession Six, in Driving these roads just two weeks ago left Municipal Act and see if they would declare corner of Toronto. But we possess a wealth of artistic talent. Many people, artists and Uxbridge township, I was always proud of a very sour taste in my mouth, with the way it illegal for candidates to run if they don't arts consumers alike, have been drawn to this place because of that rich atmosphere, our road and its beauty, not to mention our rural township is going (downhill) and live in their ward. If successful, your next big proud of any other concession road in the left me very embarrassed in front of my sig- issue could be cross-ward worship. I do con- the above-mentioned Ms. Loewen among them. And of course, the more artists we township. Knowing the 6th concession the nificant other. After I had boasted about our fess I am guilty of that too! attract, the richer we get. best, I will use it as an example to express my township and how gorgeous it was, she did thoughts. not have to express in words her disappoint- Mary Dubé, Candidate Uxbridge may advertise itself as the Trail Capital of Canada, but we hope the people Just two weeks ago I returned home for a ment. I will give credit where it is due, and Ward 3 who promote our town to poential visitors won’t over-emphasize that feature, as won- summer visit, my first since moving to will say that downtown Uxbridge looks Alberta three and a half years ago. With me, amazing, and I am quite fond of what has I feel I must respond to Donna van Veghel's derful as it is, to the detriment of our cultural attractions. We have unique historical I brought my current girlfriend, a born and been done with Brock Street. Uxbridge is column regarding buying local (Aug. 12). places like the Foster Memorial, Lucy Maud’s Manse and the train station with its raised Albertan. I had been boasting about supposed to be a community that is proud It's great for our local farmers, and it's my hometown, for its beauty, cleanliness, of its heritage in agriculture, but you would encouraging to see more young farmers tak- Heritage Railway. But for our tourism potential, not to mention the quality of life of and small town warmth. Upon my return I never know it from driving around rural ing over the job. But I have to make a com- our own citizens, our greatest resource is our population of artists. We should never was completely disgusted and embarrassed. Uxbridge. I’m not sure if this letter will be ment on a commonly misunderstood issue - Driving up the sixth the first thing I noticed printed, or if it is if anyone will read it; I do, genetic modification. This is not a pro or forget that, and bravo to the Celebration for reminding us, each and every year. was the massive amounts of weeds along the however hope that it does get printed and con, just an observation. I think she may be roadside, not to mention the dead or dying gets read, because I am ashamed of the fact confusing hybridization (selective breeding, maple trees that used to line the road and that it took a former resident who moved around for hundreds of years), with trans- add a little charm to the country scenery. three provinces away to stand up and say genic modification, (DNA altered through Now, several of these large maples have something about the cosmetic appeal of our genetic engineering). And food sensitivities completely died, most likely of old age, as I once great and beautiful township. I do plan are something else entirely. figure most of them are well over 100 years on returning to Uxbridge to reside someday; It's a misconception that "most" of our old. Now I understand that, but what I don’t hopefully, when that day comes I can regain foods are transgenically modifed. However, understand is why are they still standing? the pride I once carried for our township. field corn, canola, soy, and rice are the most Not only are they an eye sore, but they are common foods, so it's in the foods offered unsafe as well, I’m not sure how many peo- Trevor Cox on the shelves. The most common traits that ple know this; but a dead tree does not stand Blackie, Alberta transgenic modification offer are disease 8,900 copies of the Cosmos are published each Thursday in the Township of up well to a mid-July thunderstorm. As well resistance, herbicide resistance, and insect as these dying trees are countless amounts of You can continue to ask your question about resistance, and there is much research ongo- Uxbridge: 8,200 delivered by mail, 700 available in stores and boxes. young trees, that will someday grow and where candidates live (Our Two Cents, Aug. ing as to its benefits and dangers. Study up flourish and be beautiful sights; however 12) and I will continue to ask candidates on it, by all means, but read scientific arti- Publisher/Editor Conrad Boyce 905.852.1900 they are bushed out and need to be where they stand on the (gravel pits) com- cles, not alarmist misinformation. I had a trimmed, well, because they look awful. To mercial fill issue. The battle lines have been read through the Stokes Catalogue, a huge go along with these dead trees are weeds drawn and your readers know I am no supplier of seeds here and in the US, and no 38 Toronto Street North, Unit One, Uxbridge Ontario L9P 1E6 standing shoulder high along the road. Now, stranger to serious threats to Ward 3 and our transgenically modified seeds were offered. I do understand that it is against the law to township. The majority of seeds offered are hybrid, spray weeds in Ontario now, but no one said Like you, I also defend the ward system developed through time-tested breeding e-mail: [email protected] it’s against the law to cut or pull them. These rather than the "Voting at Large" system in practices. web site: www.thecosmos.ca weeds are disgusting looking, not to men- municipalities such as Aurora and East They also offer "heritage" types, old and tion once they come out into seed they will Gwillumbury. (i.e. all councillors are tasty, still the result of breeding. My point is, spread like wildfire, and overtake any grass approachable and accountable to all resi- don't feel that you are in danger if you buy Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. we may have left in our ditches. Another dents). I would be the first point of contact from Zehrs, whether the grower lives in EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and in letters to the editor are not nec- question that comes to mind, is who is for Ward 3 residents if elected. Also, resi- California or Uxbridge. Buy local because essarily those of the The Cosmos. Letters must be signed and the telephone number provided (number going to reimburse the farmers for having to dents do not have to worry about going in the produce is fresh, you can chat to the will not be published). Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling buy more spray once these weeds have front of council. They can call their ward farmer, and have a nice day out. reason. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected. The Cosmos reserves the right to edit or refuse spread into their fields? Everyone talks about councillor as you stated and/or they can to publish unsolicited material. ADVERTISING POLICY: The Cosmos reserves the right to refuse any adver- giving the youth something to do around simply write a letter to the Uxbridge Town Ruth Smith tisement. The Cosmos is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors in advertisements or any the community, why not hire some young Clerk. Last month I had the privilege of Goodwood students looking for work to pull weeds, or being asked by a gentleman with a farm in other errors or omissions in advertisements. All material herein, including advertising design is copyright- cut them along our roadsides? Or, here is a Ward 3 to support him at a meeting in front ed, and may not be reproduced in any form without permission. The Uxbridge Cosmos 5 Thursday, August 19th 2010 wandering the cosmos the barris beat column by Conrad Boyce column by Ted Barris Paddle, pedal, pump Getting life from a stone

Not necessarily my idea of a good time. I remember the day the Cosmos board of directors needed a room in which to First, swim 750 metres up and down a river of questionable cleanliness and unquestionable frigidity, surrounded meet. Financial advisor Brian Evans offered his offices. As I sat down in his Toronto Street boardroom, I spotted by a surge of thrashing humanity that could thwack you into unconsciousness at any moment. And obliged to wear a large picture frame on the wall. It contained several images of the former Uxbridge Post Office. It was typi- a very unfashionable bathing cap to boot. cal of that turn-of-the-century, Edwardian construction - tall central tower, large windows, red bricks. When I Next, ride for 20 kilometres along a fairly busy highway, surrounded by dozens of bikes way faster than your own, asked what had happened to it, someone said they'd torn it down. all of their riders snarling impatiently, itching to flash past you at the first available opportunity. And of course, being “Any chance they'd ever rebuild something like that?” I asked naively. an Ontario road, it could leap up and bite you at any moment, causing you and your bike to crumple, precipitating “No will. No way,” fellow board members told me. one of those bone-smashing chain-reaction pileups typical of the Tour de France. Let me tell you about the will to rebuild. Come to Eastern Europe as I have this past week. In the past 70 years Finally, having survived the 20 kms., you throw aside your bike and start the grand finale, a 5 km. run. Although - and in particular since the Berlin Wall and East Bloc Communism tumbled in 1989 - no other place I have ever the first 200 metres is uphill, it’s through a shaded, grassy park. Then reality hits - pounding along the hardest pave- seen illustrates that will better. I am currently touring Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, planning a tour ment on earth just as the day is starting to get hot. Your body starts to burn and you yearn once again for that river. here next spring to explore this part of the world for its wartime history and other unique attractions. I've dis- If it were me, I think I’d start with the run in the cool of the morning, and end with the swim when I most need- covered one that epitomizes what it means to rebuild from scratch. ed it. Of course, if it were me, I wouldn’t have undertaken the whole entire absurd thing in the first place. It all began the night of February 13-14, 1945, during the Second World War. Taking off from British aero- The ‘thing’, of course, if you’re not one of those who follows athletics, is a ‘triathlon’. In this case, it’s called a half- dromes that night, nearly 800 Allied bombers set out for destinations deep in Europe. About 250 of them flew triathlon, because each of the disciplines is exactly half the length of the Olympic triathlon. We won’t even talk about to Dresden targeting more than 120 wartime factories. George Mitchell, an RCAF veteran friend of mine gave the beast they call the ‘Ironman’, which includes a full marathon at the end, and I think also involves a bike across me details of the legendary attack. Canada and a swim through the Northwest Passage. “Altogether 881 tons of bombs fell in the central districts of Dresden between 10:13 and 10:28 p.m.,” Mitchell So I and several members of my family had arisen early from our cottage beds and come to Bracebridge to watch wrote. “By 11 p.m. the [city] was burning so intensely that it was too much for the city force of a thousand fire- this ‘thing’. Why? Because one of the participants was my beloved stepdaughter Alida, who many of our readers will fighters... Most people then thought it was all over… At 1:07 a.m. the air raid sirens sounded again … A sec- remember from her Uxbridge youth. ond bombing [took place] from 1:21 to 1:45 a.m. The fires could be seen 50 miles away.” One of the things that you will possibly not remember from Alida’s youth is her athletic prowess. And that’s because In addition to the destruction of military targets, tragically more than 20,000 people died in the resulting she was better known as an actress, a singer, and especially as a musician. 1000-degrees Celsius firestorm. Equally unfortunate, the 18th century, 100-metre high Frauenkirche (Church But behind the scenes, she was also a heck of a swimmer and none too shabby a runner. And she loved the out- of Our Lady) was destroyed. doors, able to hike, paddle and portage with the best of them. Then, over the last few years, little details called ‘career’, ‘marriage’ and ‘motherhood’ got in the way of main- “Fire erupted inside the church at 2 in the morning,” church historians reported. “The organ too was engulfed taining that athletic edge. As you grow older, don’t we all know, it takes time to stay in shape. So over the last few and the tin of the organ pipes melted. When the organ loft collapsed, it fell on the lower altar area, shielding months, now that her youngest lad has become ambulatory, Alida decided to get a bit more mobile herself. She it enough for some of the altar requisites to survive undamaged.” resumed regular swims and began regular runs, and the pounds began to melt away. Except for two stair towers of stone on either side of the church, 6,000 tons of the Frauenkirche structure crum- Enthused about the progress she was making, she began to think about challenging herself a little bit more. And bled into a mountain of debris. And there it remained until the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, when enthusi- the triathlon ‘thing’ came into her mind. asts began a public awareness and fund-raising campaign to resurrect the church. From a handful of musicians Her aunt and uncle have a cottage not far from Bracebridge. Because it was the summer and she was on teacher originally to a city-wide (and eventually worldwide) campaign, those sympathetic to rebuilding the church raised hiatus, she could take a whole week up there and train for the thing. One day she would swim, another day she’d 180 million Euros (including U.S. doctor Gunter Blobel who donated his entire $1 million Nobel prize). But that bike or run, some days she’d do two of the three. For some reason, her training regimen, which she’d downloaded was only half the unique story. from the website of the folks organizing the triathlon, never asked her to do the whole thing. Seemed a little weird Beginning in 1991, archaeologists scoured the 70-metre-square pile of rubble and like a jigsaw puzzle they to me, but I have no athletic prowess whatsoever, so what do I know? marked with metal “dog tags” and catalogued each of the 8,500 stones they found. Then, based on photo- So here we were on a Saturday morning in August. There was Alida, in her cute baby blue bathing cap and her graphs, memories of worshippers and something called “photo-electronic stocktaking,” nearly 3,800 of the competitor number - 218 - tattooed on her like she was in a prison camp. A prison camp with a whole lot of high- original stones and thousands of new replicas were laid one-by-one, beginning with the foundation stone in tech bicycles. 1994. In 2003, work began on the cupola, topped with a gilded cross the next year. New bells rang from the The horn sounded, and Alida was off in the second wave of swimmers (the participants were in four waves accord- belfry and pipes sounded from the organ loft in 2005. Workers completed the job in 2006, in time to mark the ing to age and experience). She was boxed in at first, but soon worked her way into the clear. Without being pushy, 800-year anniversary of the City of Dresden. of course - Alida has always minded her manners. And that's key, because as was pointed out to me, Frauenkirche was rebuilt not so much for religious reasons, By the time she emerged from the water less than 20 minutes later, she had already caught up with some of the not just as a remembrance of those lost in the war, nor even as a symbol of reconciliation between former war- first wave - bravo! She moved to the ‘transition area’ where the bikes were, and her politeness took over again as ring enemies. another athlete had trouble getting her shirt on over her wet bathing suit. Alida lost a minute or two there, but this “A city functions very often based on its landmarks,” my guide friend René Thied told me this week as we wasn’t about time. toured the restored church. “People say, 'Let's meet at the Frauenkirche.' So landmarks keep people connect- Lots of people passed her on the road out to Santa’s Village - her machine was a mountain bike, not a road bike ed, a community functioning.” - but she never once thought of visiting Saint Nick instead of finishing the race. Again, ahead of her anticipated Thied pointed out that the same was true in Berlin, particularly since the wall came down in 1989. Even though schedule, she moved on to the run. much of the rubble left by the Second World War and 50 years of the Cold War remains in parts of the East, he She crossed the finish line in an hour and 42 minutes, several minutes faster than she thought. Forty other peo- said, cities in Germany have tried to rebuild squares, restore monuments, or even incorporate ruins (such as the ple quit, but not our Alida. She was tired, but it felt good. Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedachtniskirche) to give populations (literally and figuratively) touchstones. So #218 did the ‘thing’. Will she do it again? No telling, but I wouldn’t be surprised. If she does, though, I just know the mountain bike has got to go. It's a form of resuscitating a community's heart that some New World communities, even as small as Uxbridge, Our Alida’s not big on being passed. can learn from the Old World. FRESH PRODUCT AT EVERYDAY LOW PRICES…..

33-4805 Hardy 10” Mums (Assorted Colours) Only Only $ 99 FRESH SOD $ 99 5 (10 sq ft roll) 2 33-7801 33-6708 The Uxbridge Cosmos 6 Thursday, August 19th 2010 Creating the gallery amongst the trees by Lisha Cassibo for its organization and all the caus- tree with lumpy ground around it, you stroll by. They encourage every- men and women, and promises that es it supports. The Uxbridge but I just set my paintings up one to stop, admire, and ask as once you get involved, it becomes If you enjoy a good wander through Cottage Hospital, local youth around myself and, well, I do very many questions as you like. addictive! an art gallery but can't bring your- sports, and needy families at well. I really love it,” says Carol. The Uxbridge Lions Club will also The event takes place rain or shine, self to be inside on these last few Christmas time have all benefitted She is a self-taught oil painter who have a small booth there, ready to so plan to spend an afternoon this sunny days of summer, then this from the money the Lions raise loves to do large works. She would inform any and all who may be weekend at the art gallery in the weekend should provide the perfect through events like this one. love to be on the Uxbridge Studio interested as to how they can help park. Right here in Uxbridge. opportunity to satisfy the art lover “Oh, we have the Food Booth at Tour, and hopes that Art in the Park outposter-8-11.ai with 06/07/2010 8:46:47 all PM the Lions Club does. and outdoors enthusiast both. the Fair, and the Road Toll, but this will give her the exposure she needs Larry Peet stresses that the Club is The Uxbridge & District Lions (Art in the Park) really does well. It to gain acceptance to the Tour. She always looking for new members, Club is hosting its 16th annual Art really helps a lot of people,” says likes this festival because it is local, in the Park, a festival of talent nes- Peet. close to home, and puts her in tled together on a couple of acres of Which is amazing, considering touch with other local talent. INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL centuries-old trees and lush park- admission and parking for this one- Other artists come from a little land. Ninety artists and artisans will of-a-kind event is free. Donations further afield, like Caledon and showcase their latest works and are most welcome, however. Bowmanville. Laurie Denham will goods at Elgin Park this Saturday The festival is a juried show, which be coming from Toronto, and it's and Sunday from 10 to 5. means those who wish to participate her first Art in the Park experience. The festival isn't exactly like an art must submit photos of their work Laurie only started selling her work gallery, however. Along with the dis- before the show, and be chosen. two years ago, and made it a goal to plays of some of Ontario's finest Ninety is the maximum number the try and be in a show every month artists, there will be an art play area Lions can accommodate. over the summer. She was lament- udoraontario for budding Picassos, food vendors, The artists themselves come from ing the fact that a gallery in the city strolling minstrels and a silent auc- all over the province. A few are turned her down to a colleague at august28-29 tion. local, such as Carol Hendry, who work, and the colleague suggested for the latest news, artist announcements & info visit: “Oh, I think it's going to be won- resides in Goodwood. This will be she try a festival she knew of in www.jkjazz.ca derful,” exclaims Larry Peet, past Carol's fourth year at Art in the Uxbridge, which she had heard was president of the Lions Club. “We Park, and she is excited about this fantastic. Laurie applied, was LAURA PÕLDVERE TERRY CLARKE love working it, and the artists enjoy weekend. accepted, and is excited about head- “It really is a wonderful venue. The ing to Uxbridge this weekend. She RAIVO TAFENAU ADREAN FARRUGIA themselves when they come out.” MIHKEL MÄLGAND SOPHIA PERLMAN Lions are very generous with their says she has mentioned to several Art in the Park began 16 years ago KADRI VOORAND AND MOREERIC TO SOOSTAR COME when the Lions Club was looking booth sizes, and it's always such a other people where her next exhibi- ENO KOLLOM JÜRMO EESPERE for an innovative way to raise funds lovely spot. Sometimes I get a big tion will be, and has been thrilled at VIRGO SILLAMAA AND MORE TO COME how many people have heard of Art in the Park in Uxbridge. ADVANCE TICKETS $30 FOR ADULTS (UNTIL AUG 21)* “My mother and I took a drive up ADULTS $40 AT THE GATE there last weekend, just to see where YOUTH $15 (13-18) SOLD ONLY AT THE GATE I would be headed, and the park is KIDS (12 AND UNDER) FREE) just lovely!” she exclaimed. *GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS She says she has a “decent amount” of work to show this weekend, and is “hoping some people will like what I do.” At this outdoor art gallery, oils, acrylics and watercolours hang alongside jewelled earrings and bracelets, wooden sculptures, glass works, pottery, and other mixed media. There are even soap and bath product artisans that cleverly display their wares in the otherwise dingy public washrooms onsite in the park. Some artists may actually be working on their pieces while

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Live enter- Sun., Sept. 5 Music Fest 10-11 a.m.at Uxbridge Youth Centre Summer Hours Mon- tainment by Macullin, food and dozens of cars! Sun., Aug. 29 The Uxbridge Community Reachview Village, Uxbridge. A great place to Wed 1 - 8, Thurs-Fri 1 - 9 Sat. 12 - 6, Sunday - Fri. Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Concert Band presents its annual "Summer showcase your talents be it music, dance or written closed. Association is hosting a 2+ hr, 10 km moderate- Thurs., Aug. 26 Uxbridge Celtic-folk duo Poor Evening" recital at 7pm, Trinity United Church. word. All welcome! For more info please call Jo at fast and hilly hike in the Walker Woods. Meet at Tom is celebrating the launch of their second CD Tickets are $10, available at the door. 905-852-6487. Hospital Auxiliary “Chances Are” Store on the parking area on the east side of the 6th Conc., "A Mighty Fine Day" with a concert. 7:30 at the Bascom Street accepting good summer and fall 2 km south of Durham Rd. at Albright Rd. No dogs Uxbridge Music Hall. Admission is by donation Upcoming... Ongoing.... clothing. Proceeds to Cottage Hospital. please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161. only at the door. CDs will be available for purchase at the concert, or by visiting www.poortom.ca, or Mon., Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges The Disappearing Wooden Barns of If you have a community event you’d like us to men- Fri., Aug. 20 Blood Donor Clinic 1-7:30 p.m. on iTunes or CDBaby. Trail Association is hosting a 3 hr. slow to mod- Southern Ontario exhibit at the Uxbridge tion, please contact us at cosmosboyce@power- Uxbridge Seniors’ Centre, 75 Marietta Street. erate loop hike on the Secord-Goodwood Tracts. Historical Centre with photographs by Norman gate.ca or 905-852-1900. The deadline for our Fri., Aug. 27 Friday at the Foster 7:30-8:30 Well mannered dogs welcome. Meet at the Secord Mansfield and heritage tools from the museum’s col- next issue is 6 p.m. Sunday. Fri., Aug. 20 Friday at the Foster 7:30-8:30 Erwin Schack - Guitar 9449 Concession 7. Parking Lot. Go 2km south on Conc. 3 from lection. Open Wednesday to Sunday and holidays, Jane Loewen, Soprano 9449 Concession 7. Admission by donation. Goodwood and east on Secord Rd. Wilma and 10am to 4pm. Regular admission fees apply. Admission by donation. Brian Millage 905-853-2407. Contact 905-852-5854 for more information. Sat., Aug. 28, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Sat., Aug. 21, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a hike on the Al Wed., Sept. 1, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Ê >ÌÃÊUÊ-ÜÜi>ÀÊUÊiÃÊUÊ,i«>ÀÃÊUÊÌiÀ>ÌÃÊUÊ-iÜ}ÊUÊ/>À}Ê Trail Association is hosting a hike on the Al Shaw side Trail. This is a 1.5 hr. 4.5 km moderate Trail Association is hosting a moderate to fast Shaw side Trail. This is a 1.5 hr. 4.5 km moderate pace hike. Meet at the trail entrance on the west 16+ km, 4+ hr. hike. Meet at the trail parking lot SEW PERFECT ALTERATIONS pace hike. Meet at the trail entrance on the west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. on the west side of Conc. 7, 2.1 km south of side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862. Durham Rd. 21. We will have lunch on the trail. <««iÀÃÊUÊi>ÃÊUÊ À>«iÀÞÊUÊ À`>ÊUÊ-«ÀÌÃÊUÊ µÕiÃÌÀ>ÊUÊ,iÃÌÞ} No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161. Russ Burton 905-830 2862 Sat. Aug. 28 and Sun. Aug. 29, 10-5 39th i>Ì iÀÊ>`Ê-ÕiìÊ i>}Ê->i Sat., Aug. 21 Endless Summer Celebration Annual Heritage Days at Uxbridge Historical Thurs., Sept. 2 Living Water Cruise-In On 1ÌÊ/ÕiÃ`>Þ]ÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÎ£ÊÜiÊ>ÀiÊ Centre. See below for more details. Reach Street opposite Reachview Village. Live enter- >Û}ÊÕÀÊL>Õ>Êi>Ì iÀÊ>`Ê held throughout Uxbridge, spoonsored by the BIA. -ÕiìÊ i>}Ê->i°ÊÊ>ViÌÃÊ>`Ê See page 12 for details. tainment by the Dnes Sisters, food and dozens of V>ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊÕÃÌÊfÎ{°xÊ>`ÊÛiÃÌÃ]ÊÃÀÌÃÊ Aug. 28-29 JK Jazz Festival Udora. cars! >`Ê«>ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊÕÃÌÊfÓÓ°x°Ê/ iÃiÊ Aug. 21 & 22 Art in the Park Annual celebra- Continuous music, art exhibit and sale, great food, «ÀViÃÊVÕìÊÀi`Þ}Ê>`Ê tion of the visual arts hosted by the Uxbridge Lions free parking. For details, see www.jkjazz.ca Fri., Sept. 3 Friday at the Foster 7:30-8:30 Ü>ÌiÀ«Àv}°Ê/ ÃÊÃÊ>ÊÜìÀvÕÊ Club. 10-5, Elgin Park. Parking Admission free. Shimoda Family Recorder Ensemble 9449 Ü>ÞÊÌÊÀiÛÌ>âiÊ`Êi>Ì iÀÊ>`Ê>Ê There will be 90 artists, an art/play area for kids, Sun., Aug. 29 Bike for Bibles - 50k in One Concession 7. Admission by donation. «iÀviVÌÊÌiÊÌÊ}iÌÊÀi«>ÀÃÊ>`Ê food venders, entertainment, silent auction and Day 2-4pm Elgin Park (parking lot) Put Bibles into ÀiÃÌÞ}ÊìÊvÀÊÌ ÃÊv>Ê>`ÊÜÌiÀ°Ê iÊÊLivÀiÊÌ¿ÃÊÌÊ>Ìi° much more. Proceeds to Lion's Dog Guides and the hands of Canadian military personnel and their Sat., Sept. 4, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail other community projects. families. Association is hosting a hike on the Al Shaw side >LÀVÊUÊi>Ì iÀÊUÊ-ÕiìÊUÊÕÀÊUÊÌÃÊUÊi>Ì iÀÊEÊ-ÕiìÊ i>} Trail. This is a 1.5 hr. 4.5 km moderate pace hike. Next Week... Sunday August 29, 10:30am Living Water Meet at the trail entrance on the west side of Conc. ÓÇnÊ >Ê-ÌÊ ]Ê£]Ê/iV }ÞÊ-µÕ>Ài]Ê1ÝLÀ`}iÊäxnxÓÈnÓ£Ê Community Church invites everyone to join us in 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. No dogs ÀÊn\ÎäxÊ->ÌÊ{ÊÊÊÊÜÜÜ°ÃiÜ«iÀviVÌ>ÌiÀ>ÌÃ°V> Hand-made treasures on view at Heritage Days

Sheila Maloney, an internationally Museum of Folk Art in New York they immigrated to Canada in the In the Kydd House items from the known artist from Zephyr, will be City. This quilt has been shown late 1800s. Historical Centre's extensive working on her latest personally around the world. Sheila also has art A beautiful wall hanging of the archival collection will be present- designed and hand-made quilt in work in the Museum of Civilization Lord's Prayer carved of Balsa wood ed, including soldier's letters sent the historic church at the Uxbridge and her 60 painting collection “An using a fret saw, with letters and del- home from the front in WWI, Historical Centre for Heritage Days Irish Canadian Family's Story” is icate designs including angels with Victorian postcards, photographs, August 28 and 29th. This quilt, owned by Concordia University's trumpets, all glued to velvet on a jewellery and personal papers from made up of knitted abstract land- Irish Studies Centre. wooden backing is also being dis- the Dr. Metcalf Collection and scapes influenced by scenes in Sheila's work will be part of a spe- played. This was designed by Dr. other personal notes and valentine Canada, Ireland and Scotland, will cial display of items made by hand, Benjamin Coates and carved by his cards. be 10 feet by 7 feet when complet- including museum artifacts like hair brother Edward Coates, great- A recently donated settee and chair ed. Also on display will be her quilt wreaths and folk art. Personal col- uncles of Dorothy Baker of made by the Uxbridge Gold Medal that won the award for all of lections will include a crocheted Uxbridge. Local women will Furniture Factory and restored by Canada in a World Wide Quilt tablecloth, made by an Uxbridge's demonstrate crocheting, tatting and Andrew Cummings of Uxbridge Show held by the American family's ancestors on their ship as chair caning. Custom Upholstery will be a highlight in the Carmody House. Only a small amount of gold braid had to be added to the original cloth. The 39th Annual Presented by the Along with the many tractors and Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society machines carefully restored and on display, the collection of scratch- At the Museum Grounds made ships, both sailing and 2 km west of Uxbridge WWII, the “Disappearing Barns” display, our returning demonstra- 300 m north on 6th Concession tions and a newly reorganized gift shop with a great collection of Travel back in time and discover unique articles, and gifts for all ages the ways of the pioneers! at reasonable prices, there's lots to 1812 Village & Re-enactment see at Heritage Days on Aug. 28th Steam, Gas and Oil Engines and 29th. Antique Cars, Trucks & Tractors Pioneer Arts & Crafts Miniature Railroad & Model Ships One Stop Saturday and Sunday Displays & Demonstrations August 28 & 29, 2010 Shopping www.deanwat- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Musical entertainment, home baked goods and refreshments. sonchrysler.ca Fun for the whole family! • New • Used All 10 buildings are wheelchair accessible • Service • Parts

Free Parking Dean Watson Auto Sales Adults $10 - Children with Adult Free 253 Toronto Street South For info call: 905-852-5854 905-852-3313 The Uxbridge Cosmos 9 Thursday, August 19th 2010 TOWN HALL notes from Township Council, Aug. 16 by Lisha Cassibo • Durham Region is going to be get- but decided to inspect the dock to • Dagmar Ski Resort is asking aging main chair lift. Installed in more details as to what would be ting the blues. Blue boxes, that is. A ensure its safety and evaluate its Uxbridge Township for permission 1982, the lift, called “Rendezvous”, is required. Council will wait for the full new 22 gallon (83 litre) blue box will capacity, as well as post signage in the to import clean fill in order to build a triple-chair lift that has over 10,000 report from Dagmar before proceed- be delivered by the Works area of the dock instructing boaters up existing terrain that it believes hours of operation on it. According to ing with the application. Department to every household in that no overnight docking is allowed. may be unsafe to skiers. In a propos- Woods, the lift is in good condition Dagmar Resort, located on the region. The large blue bin is • Uxbridge vistors to the Canadian al presented Monday, Jason Woods, but is beginning to cost a great deal Lakeridge Road south of Uxbridge, intended for recyclable containers National Exhibition will get a chance Dagmar's Chief Operations Officer, annually for maintenance, inspection, offers more than 200 acres of down- only, such as pop bottles and juice to see their hometown on display to pointed out that the two main reasons and repair. Dagmar would like to hill and cross-country skiing, as well containers. No paper products are to the world. Council got a sneak pre- the local ski facility needed fill was in replace this lift with a quadruple seat as snowboarding. go in the new boxes, as they may be view of the video, made and produced order to build up an area at the top of lift, which would move more people too heavy to carry to the curb when by Stuart Blower, that will be shown the main ski lift, as well as to provide through and reduce waiting times at full. Delivery of the new boxes will at the CNE, which starts this Friday a proper base for installation of a new the bottom of the slopes. Without begin the week of September 27th. in Toronto. The theme for this year's chair lift that would replace the pres- new fill, Dagmar maintains that the Ben Kester, Director of Public Works booth is Uxbridge - Trail Capital of ent one. chair lift project will simply not be Lisa Ritchie Brooks for Uxbridge Township, assures that Canada. Footage of the lush trails and “We want to focus on the safety of possible. an extensive educational and promo- those enjoying them will fill the large, the people who ski with us,” he said. Council had concerns regarding the Certified General Accountant tional program will take place so that high definition screen which will “We believe that building up the areas size of the project. Councillor Jack residents know exactly how to use the highlight the display. There is also that are eroding away will make sure Ballinger balked at the estimated • Personal & Corporate new, larger boxes. Residents can extensive footage on the Township's no one gets hurt.” thousands of truckloads of fill that Tax Returns expect to see news releases, tv spots other points of interest, including the The area to which Woods is referring would be necessary to do the job. He • Financial Statement Preparation and various advertising promoting Lucy Maud Montgomery Manse and is just to the west of the top of the worried about traffic, noise levels and • Bookkeeping and Accounting the blue bins, which are being distrib- St. Paul's Church in Leaskdale, the main chair lift. Right now, skiers dis- disruption to neighbouring resi- uted in the hope that it will improve York-Durham Heritage Railway, the embark from the lift and have about dences. Councillor Gordon Highet 905.862.3393 participation in the Region's existing Thomas Foster Memorial, the Music 18 feet of space to ski off. Trouble compared the proposal to a gravel pit blue box collection program. Hall, and the Uxbridge Historical arises when beginner skiers fall after fill. Cemetery Road, Uxbridge • The dock at Wagner's Lake may Centre. getting off the chair lift, and a pile up “It's a commercial fill that happens [email protected] not be afloat much longer. The dock, Councillor Pat Mikuse, chair for cul- begins because there is no where for to be being used for insfrastructure,” which is located at the end of ture and tourism in the Township, other skiers coming off the lift behind he said. Whitney Road on Wagner's Lake, was presented the video to Council, and them to go. Also, some skiers have Commercial fill in the area is a con- installed just last year. Recently, how- announced that no less than 74 vol- come “into contact” with the wooden tentious issue within the township at DECORCRAFT ever, several complaints have been unteers had signed up to help out at fence that separates the slopes from a the moment. made with regards to boats being tied the Uxbridge booth during the 20 metre drop on the other side. Rich Vandezande, manager of to the dock overnight or for long peri- Exhibition. Woods added that some skiers are Development Services for the PAINTING ods of time. There are also concerns “It will be very exciting,” she added. even hopping the fence altogether and Township, agreed that the project is a 60 years experience... that the small dock, built by Paul “We'll have lots of seating, giveaways, skiing the extremely steep slope, sizeable one, and needs more looking We do the best because Meek, will grow into a small marina and some really super prizes. There injuring themselves. into. He questioned the proposed as sections are added to the existing will be three draws that are going to He went on to point out that the timing of the project, which Woods we hire the best! dock. The By-law Department asked be really amazing!” she teased, with- resort's snow maker and groomer is put at two, maybe three years. 905-852-4078 Council on Monday to take steps to out giving away any details. also 18 feet wide, making it exceed- Vandezande suggested looking at cell 416-723-5617 have the dock removed, as no restric- The Uxbridge booth will be located ingly difficult and dangerous to phasing the process. tions were originally placed on the use in the Heritage Court at the manoeuvre the machine at the top of Woods readily pointed out that he of the dock, making it difficult for Exhibition, which runs from August the hill. was simply putting in the proposal at By-law staff to enforce any kind of 20 until September 6. “There is NOT a lot of room for this time, and that no engineers, con- 4 ON THE FLOOR order there. Council, however, would “We hope to see all of you there,” error up there,” said Woods. sultants or other professional services not look at destruction of the dock, says Councillor Mikuse. Dagmar also wants to replace its had been brought on board yet to give DOG TRAINING

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here! Wallpapering, Give me a call - No job too small drywall & plaster repairs ONLY 905.852.6970 or ISA Certified Arborists (cell) 416-705-6970 Anna is back to serve you... Established 1981 - Fully Insured Crown moulding - $20/week [email protected] at Vikki’s Hair Studio • Bucket Trucks, Professional Climbers Home renovations 114 Brock St. West (in back) • Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding David Watts, B.Sc. (Agr.) 416-997-2703 www.uxbridgetreeservice.com 905-852-7129 HOME OFFICE COTTAGE Classified FOR RENT: Uxbridge one bedroom apartment available immediately. 852-3418 to identify. great items; 1 Colonel Sharpe Cres. Clean, quiet, well maintained, downtown. Stairs. $715 includes heat. WANTED: Old barn boards. 905-473-3636 Jeff. FOR SALE: Used kitchen cabinets, nice solid oak doors with ceramic Isn’t it time you Please call 905 862 0829. References required. FOR RENT: Udora 2-Bed Basement Apartment. 1,000 sq.ft. Complete hardware. Approx. C-shaped dimensions: 9.5 x 10 x 8.5' Call Eric at Early Style Canadian owned a Gilldercroft? FOR SALE: Two lightly used acoustical guitars. Great for contemporary renovation. Unfurnished. Own washer/dryer. Private 705 228-8202. $1000 or best offer. Handcrafted Pine Furniture beginners/intermediate players or new students. 1 Yamaha FS720S - entrance. 2 car parking. Quiet living – 12 mins. to Uxbridge. No FREE: 26"CONSOLE COLOUR TV, IKEA LIGHTING, MEDIA SHELF FOR 9269 $190. 1 Fender CG-7 - $145. Call Steve 905-862-0024. pets/smokers. $ 900 hydro inclusive. Derek 647-338-2874. DVD, CD'S, COMPUTER WINDOWS 98, 2 NEW WHITE CUPBOARD DOORS 905-852-2275 FOR SALE: '98 Nissan Maxima runs well, good tires and battery, FOR SALE: 2002 Honda SUV-EXL, original SR owner, wife's car. 18"X29", SMALL TV STAND, IKEA CD TOWER, 905 852 0373. www.gilldercroft.com Third Concession needs work, as is $1000 obo. 905 862 0136. Loaded. Sunroof, Running Boards, 6CD, Air Deflectors, Blue new brakes FOR RENT: Bright, Spacious, one bedroom, 5 min N of Uxbridge, BARTON FARMS NANA looking for two children before and after front and back, well maintained certified 172K $10,500 or BO. fridge stove heat & hydro incl, Satellite TV avail, $875/month, no school from Joseph Gould or Quaker Village call Debby 905-862-0909. 905-649-6309 anytime. smoke, 1st & last, avail Sept 1 905-862-0212. FOR SALE: 13" Macbook, 3 years old, 80gb hard drive, Mac OSX 10.4 SNOWFLAKES & MEMORIES CRAFT AND GIFT SALE, FOR SALE: Delta Portable Bench Band Saw like new. $50. 905 852 Garage Doors SEE FOUR HILARIOUS SHOWS reinstalled, in great condition, comes with software upgrades and a free Saturday October 30th 9-4. Sunderland Town Hall. 8x8 booths with 2078 Richard. wireless mouse. 905 852 7207. table and 2 chairs $40.00 Booths going fast...book yours soon. Jen WANTED TO RENT: Professional male, no car, no pets. non smoker FOR THE PRICE OF THREE! FOR SALE: 2001 Crysler Intrepid ES, 161,000 kms, leather interior, 705-357-3304. and non drinker is looking for a room around Uxbridge Cottage DOOR GET YOUR SEASON’S TICKETS sunroof, fully loaded, no rust, asking $2100 o.b.o. 905 852 1084 ask FOR SALE: Vitamaster Treadmill, Great shape, runs well, $50. Rick Hospital. [email protected] (416) 897-8223. SERVICE for Mike. 905 852 3475. FOR SALE: Hockey gear used less than half season for tall man, UPRIGHT NOW FOR ONSTAGE UXBRIDGE’S THREE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS FOR SALE, all in great shape: FOR SALE: Antique Pine table with 8 pressback Oak chairs - $500 or gloves, helmet with face guard,pants shin pads, elbow pads, large bag. Bell Starlight Full Face. Black with striping. Made in Italy - L/XL - $100. best offer. Antique living room set (couch & chair) - $500 or best offer. All good quality, looks new. $150. 905 862 0136. GARAGE DOORS•ELECTRIC OPERATORS 2010-2011 SEASON. Gray Shoei Threequarter. Snell and Dot-Approved. Large - $75. Black 905-862-2544. FOR RENT: Uxbridge 3 bedroom main floor apartment. Bright, Fast dependable service & repairs Harley Davidson Shorty - Medium, $75. Email GARAGE SALE 9 am Sat Aug 14, 63 Quaker Village Drive. clean, well maintained, walk to downtown. Parking, laundry, $1250 Sales & installation of quality doors and operators VISIT LA PETITE FLEUR, [email protected], or 852-4761. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Beautiful home for rent in Zephyr. inclusive. 905-862-3404, please leave message. 905-852-1981 43 BROCK ST. WEST, SPOTS AVAILABLE for before and after school care. Call 905-852- Quiet well kept neighbourhood. Walking distance to golf course, FOR RENT: Uxbridge 2 bedroom basement apartment. Very bright 3769 for more information. library, park and corner store. Fridge/stove/microwave/dishwash- with large windows, separate entrance, walk to downtown. Parking, www.uprightdoorservice.com HAY FOR SALE: Approx. 50 4X4 round bales, timothy-alfalfa mix. er/washing machine/dryer included. Utilities extra. References and laundry, $950 inclusive. 905-862-3404 please leave message. We offer a 10 year pro-rated warranty on OR BOOK ONLINE AT: Please call (905)473-5539. first/last required. $1250/month (905) 852-1704 or email 4mon- FOR SALE: 2005 Dodge Dakota 4x4. Quad cab, power locks and spring & cable repairs WWW.ONSTAGEUXBRIDGE.COM FREE: Double bed frame and two bakers racks 50 dollars each. 905- [email protected] windows, a/c, keyless entry, cruise, factory hitch, LINEX spray in bed- 862-0909. KIND MUM OR GRANDMA NEEDED to help with great kids, 7 and liner. Only 48,000km. $13,500 OBO. Please leave message at 905- FOR SALE: Spa berry hot tub 6 jets, red, lights, only 1 year old, 9, after school on Thursdays, make supper, encourage clean up, help 862-3404. $2300 firm. 905-862-0909. with homework. Downtown Uxbridge. 3pm til 7.30 pm. $50. Also need- FOR SALE: Life fitness recumbent bike, never used. $850. Was PORTUGUESE CLEANING LADY available, good references, pet ed cheerful person to help with housework and organzing for busy but $2000. 905 852 2223. friendly. 416 624-9827 or 705 228-8620. happy young family. Very flexible hours. $15 hr. Please send email re: FOR SALE: Baby clothes and misc items excellent condition 0-6 mos FOR SALE: New and used baby items. Used/Great condition Baby either to [email protected] boy. Infant seat, high chair etc. 905 852 2223. Bjorn Navy $50. Barely used Fisher Price 2 in 1 cradle swing $60. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE: Purebred shepherds, FOR SALE: Fashionable maternity clothes like new from Thyme. M Never used Crib mattress $40. Barely used Bumbo chair + tray $35. black and red/tan, home raised, parents on site. Lovely pets! $400.00. bottoms/ L tops. 905 852 2223. Call 905-862-2139 or email [email protected] 905-473-1667 / 647-321-1077. FOSTER HOMES needed to provide temporary shelter for cats and WANTED: Baby bath ring seat. 905-862-2139. FOR SALE: Cedar Wine Rack Holds 270 plus Bottles. 86”L x 53”H x kittens whilst adoptions are being sought. Please call # 905 852 1814 FOR SALE: Clay flower pots. Assorted sizes. Some plastic also. 16”D Price: $150.00. (905) 852-6453. to find out how you can help. Very reasonable. 905-862-2139. FOR SALE: Elegant Table Lamp; approx. 2 ? Feet High: Brass and FOR SALE: Yamaha 6'1" G3 grand piano, black, 1994, excellent FOR SALE: Antique oak drafting/library desk. 70" wide x 47" tall Dark Green w. Beige Lamp Shade. Like New. $25.00. (905) 852- condition, $12,500. 905-649-0094. x30" deep. 500. 905-862-2139. 6453 . FOR SALE: Quality made solid oak dining set. Table 42" x 63" with 2 MOVING BOXES FOR SALE: (paid 2.00 - 6.00) 18 Picture, 13 - FOR SALE: Canon 35mm A-1 Camera with 50mm Lens: $100.00, leafs installed, or 42" x 43" without. 4 chairs, 2 pc bottom cabinet and ( 5 cu ft.), 32 (4 cu. ft) 31 (3.1 cu. ft.), 7 (2 cu. ft), 6 (2 ft long), 60 Canon Flash: $35.00, Canon Wide Angle Lens FD-28mm: $50.00, top display hutch with 3 leaded glass doors. No scratches. 416-286- (1.5 cu. ft), 1.5 boxes of paper. - $1.00 a box or $100.00 for all - Canon Zoom Lens 100 – 300mm: $120.00, Elicar Zoom Lens 100 – 4605. call (905) 862-3795. 200mm: $75.00, Tripod: $35.00, Leather Carrying Case: $35.00, Fuji LOOOKING FOR WORK: Experienced to do carpentry, (finish or TOOLS FOR SALE: Hardwood Floor Polisher - $15.00, Gas Tiller 210 Zoom Camera: $20.00. (905) 852-6453. rough). Painting interior and exterior, Drywall repairs, Plumbing (used twice) - $100.00, Wheel Barrow - $15.00, Table Saw - $125.00 COMMERCIAL OVEN: Do you have, or know of someone who has, repairs, tile repairs and more. 905-852-1424. - call (905) 862-3795. a commercial oven in the Uxbridge area, which I could use 2 or 3 times LOOKING FOR SOMEONE who's accepting after school care for a FOR SALE: Girl's 18 Speed Bike - $50.00, White Fridge with Freezer a week for baking bread? Please call Sean at 416-689-8980. student @ Scott Central, till 5 or 6pm only. 905-852-1424. on Top - $150.00, 4 Camping Cots - $10.00 each, Queen Size Sleigh FREE: Old, still works, Lloyds Stereo system, brown cabinet, 37"long MISSING: 2yr old cat named Molson grey and white, very fluffy & Bed Frame, Headboard and Footboard - $75.00 - call (905) 862-3795. x 15"wide. Contains speekers, radio, 8 track & record player. 905-852- very friendly, around the area of john harvey st, since sunday aug FREE: Graco stroller. 905-862-3140. 6335. 8th. 905-852-5760 or 416-909-1081. FREE TO GOOD HOME - MOM WANTS THEM OUT! Two-sided woodburning FIREPLACE FOR SALE, 39" x 39" with glass WANTED: Your old working appliances. Fridges, stoves, washers, dry- Mendelssohn Upright Piano and bench. Approx 50 years old. Just doors, incl. 2 Oak Mantels & Stainless steel chimney. $600. 905-852- ers and freezer. Old copper and alunimum. Call 905-985-6625. needs tuning. W Halle & Co Steel Frame Antique Upright Piano. 6117. YARD SALE: Multi-family, 39 Munro Cresc. and 44 Ewen Dr., Sat., Approx. 100 years old. Needs lots of TLC. Would make a great show FOR SALE: Small Wood Stove $200. The Harman Accentra Pellet Aug. 21, 8-12, weather permitting. piece. NOTE: This baby is very heavy and would need a few strong Stove, 4 years old in Very good Shape $1600. QP Gas Water FOR SALE: Teak rocker, $130. 5200 BTU window AC unit, $150. Lawn backs to move. Probably why the previous owner left it. 705-228- Pump,Model (E) 2010 Size 2x2, $200. 905-852-1424. flattener, 3’ wide, $150. Will accept money or work as payment. 905- 1186 anytime between 9am and 9pm. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Available for individuals to enter the 852-7634. FOR SALE: Pool vacuum hose, professional, like new, $25. 905-852- exciting Travel Industry. We offer the flexibility to work from home or FOR SALE: Maple dinette table, round, 4 chairs, $75. Microwave cart, Low & Low Limited 0707. work in the office in Port Perry. Complete training provided. 2 drawers, $20. Dining room table, 4 chairs., $100. Lehane cutlery set SPECIAL CATS REQUIRE SPECIAL HOME. Born with disabilities, Experienced travel agents welcome. For info, email: for 8, with chest, $35. 905-852-6635. FUNERAL DIRECTORS sisters require good home, hopefully together. Approx 4 yrs, loving and [email protected] FOR SALE: 1999 Toro Wheel Horse riding mower, 16 hp, 38”, very 130 Years in Business – 5 Generations sweet nature. 905 852 1814. FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom apartment, 2nd floor, private entrance from good condition. $650. 905-852-9060. Honesty • Integrity • Fair Prices 4 MONTH OLD KITTENS – In foster home- black fluffy and majes- outside, walk to downtown Uxbridge or Go Bus, parking for one car, FOR SALE: Heyer patient lifter, 400 lb., battery operated with built-in tic grey brothers. $175 includes all vaccines, neuter and de-worm. 905 newly renovated. $875 per month plus hydro. Call 905-862-3797. charger, A1 condition. $800 obo. 905-852-9651. 852 1814. FOR SALE: Wingham Clifford wood cook stove, $125 obo. 905-473- FOR SALE: Power wheel chair, Quantum 6000. 2 yrs. old with charg- Since 1875 Uxbridge Chapel - 23 Main St. S. 905-852-3073 FOR SALE: Canoe/Kayak Boat Trailer. $600.00. 647-224-2697. 9726. er and Roho cushion, $9K new, asking $2500 obo. 905-852-9651. Port Perry Chapel - 1763 Reach St. 905-985-7331 FOR SALE: 2002 McBride horse trailer, 5th Wheel, 2 horse straight FOR SALE: Dining room suite, corner cupboard, buffet, table and six FOR SALE: 1993 Ford E350 Diesel Elite motorhome Class C, fully ramp load, excellent condition, certified. Asking $6,500 o.b.o. 905- chairs. Tawny oak. $500. 905-852-6084. loaded, new tires, 204,000 km. Wheelchair lift and inside track lift. 852-9217. FOR SALE: Quantity of driveway sealer and foundation sealer, half Needs some roof repair. $10,000 obo. 905-852-9651. THE ARE YOU FOR SALE: Electric bicycle, 28” wheel, 30 km. range, speed up to 25 price. 905-852-6548. FOR SALE: Queen size sofa bed, down-filled, cream & beige, $225. km/hr., rarely used. $400. 905-852-4327. FOR SALE: 30” white stove, exc. condition. 905-852-1923. 289-264-5644. CELEBRATING: WORD OF THE WEEK FOR RENT: Uxbridge 1 bdrm. apt., newly reno, quiet building, close FOR SALE: 2000 Olds Silhouette van, cadillac of all vans, fully loaded, HELP WANTED: Someone to professionally install sliding glass doors • the birth to amenities. $750 plus utilities. 905-852-1802. certified, clean, good condition. 200,000 km. $3650. 647-273-7193 on wood-framed cottage. Can do maintenance work in exchange. 289- FOR RENT: 1 bdrm apt, Bloomington and Conc. 2, overlooking 10- Russ. 264-5644. of a child? “You, Lord, are with me, acre rural setting, ideal for young couple. No children, no pets. $1100 FOR SALE: Bernese cross pups, half price, $495 to $595. 905-852- FOR SALE: 4 pressure-treated beams, 8’ long. $25 for all. 289-264- • a wedding? inclusive. 905-640-0495. 4078. 5644. • a landmark anniversary? and your shepherd’s staff FOR SALE: 60” floor tapestry loom with bench. $200 obo. 905-852- FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. basement suite, separate entrance, new fridge • coming to a new home in Uxbridge? 5770. and stove, $695/mo. first & last. 905-852-4078. makes me feel safe.” FREE: Player piano with rolls. Needs restoration. 905-852-5770. FOR SALE: Roll top desk, oak finish, like new, a must see. $275 obo. You may qualify for a unique, WANTED: Older model manual Underwood typewriter, operable con- 905-852-7049. CLASSIFIEDS personalized Keepsake Gift, - Psalm 23 dition, appearance not important. Reasonable price. 705-228-1169 WANTED: Garden rototiller in good working condition. compliments of community-minded sponsors. after 6. 905.649.8623. UXBRIDGE FREE FOR 3 WEEKS! “Community is an important Safety Net” CPR COURSE OFFERED Sept 4th and 11th at 905-862-0909, call if FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge 1500 pick-up 4X4, extended cab, p/w, p/l, BRANCH interested. Cost $125, will confirm if we get enough to proceed.. matching cap, good tires, reese hitch, asking $1250, 905 852 1084. For information, [email protected] 905-852-3162 FOR RENT: Spacious garage Great for working or storage, has power GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 28th. Rain or Shine, 2 drawer filing contact Tamara McKenney and heat. Available anytime. $500/month. Stella at # 905-852-9178. cabinet, bike rack, t.v., snowboard, large hockey bag, double fouton or 905-852-1900 at 905-862-0796. www.biblesociety.ca FOUND: Set of keys in the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve. Please call and frame, kitchen utensils, microwave, large cooler and many more Deadline: Monday 5:30 p.m. The Uxbridge Cosmos 11 Thursday, August 19th 2010 A Mighty Fine Day indeed! Appleyard at Udora jazzfest A review by Lisha Cassibo Poor Tom is comprised of the duo of With less than two weeks to go until “JK Jazz 2010” Estonia's Jazz Artist of the Year in 2010) Raivo Wanda Stride and Susan Luke (a minister opens its gates, organizers of Udora’s international Tafenau, will grace the JK Jazz stage on both days. jazz festival have completed their lineup of perform- They will be joined by noted vocalists Laura and teacher in their working lives). They A Mighty Fine Day is the title of the second ers. Põldvere and Kadri Voorand, both of whom are CD to come from local folk duo Poor Tom, both sing like angels;, Wanda plays the Headlining the first day's entertainment, on established jazz singers, with Voorand having been and it is what August 26th will be when this piano, guitar, accordian and tin whistle, Saturday August 28, is the “Peter Appleyard selected Estonia's Jazz Artist of the Year in 2008. fabulous cd will be officially released to the Susan plays the fiddle, guitar and mandolin. Quartet” featuring Peter Appleyard on the vibra- In addition, a silent auction, an open-air market public, in a concert at the Music Hall (see Normally just a two-woman band, they phone. This quartet is arguably Canada's all-star and an art exhibit and sale help ensure that there is page 8 for details). invited several friends to perform on this team of jazz performers. Appleyard is considered by something offered for everyone. The event is family The low rumbling piano that sounds the CD to add depth and fullness to the pieces many to be the greatest jazz vibraphonist on the friendly, with kids under 12 admitted free and all planet. tickets priced reasonably. Youth (13-18) are $15, first few measures of the first track, which is that would still stand well on their own if performed live. Festival attendees will enjoy many other high-qual- sold only at the gate. Adults are $40 at the gate and also the title track, immediately capture ity musical acts. Noteworthy are Luis Mario Ochoa, $30 during the advance sale which runs until attention like an overture at an opera. This Wanda and Susan's voices blend so perfect- Hilario Duran and their Cuban ensemble, Wednesday August 26. All tickets are good for both song, and the next, entitled ‘Dancing Day’, ly they could perform everything a capella Canadian pianist Adrean Farrugia and jazz vocalist days of the festival. can keep one smiling for the whole eight and it would be heavenly. Wanda's voice is Sophia Perlman. Advance tickets are available at the Tin Mill and minutes they play. The words - basically the clear, steady and perfectly enunciated. From Estonia, an award-win- Frankie's in Uxbridge, and at the Udora General stop-and-smell-the-flowers theme, which we Susan's voice is slightly huskier, and carries ning five-piece jazz ensemble Store and UPI Gas Bar in Udora. Visit get told time and time again. But set them the harmony with grace and strength. headed up by saxophonist (and www.jkjazz.ca for more information. to expert fiddling and bounce in your seat An easy to listen to CD that will get better rhythms, and you're more than willing to with every hearing. take the advice. Uxbridge is even mentioned, and that sends a thrill right through this listener's ear! Other pieces on the cd touch on top- FRIDAY NIGHT WITH THE BRUINS ics that are known to Uxbridge. ‘Do Our first pre-season exhibition! We Have to Agree?’ seems to touch on the science vs. religion argument that Hockey Night in Uxbridge was rife in the town for a while not too 7:45 p.m., Uxbridge Arena long ago. ‘Ruby’ is a touching ballad Sports Entertainment At Its Best! composed for the daughter of Thomas Foster, who died at age 10, and is buried at the Foster Memorial just Fri., Aug. 20 north of town. BRUINS vs. Salley Gardens features a reading of Stayner Siskins “When You are Old and Grey” by W.B. Yeats, read by Mark Finnan, and Check out all things is reminicent of how Canadian Bruin at: songstress Loreena McKennitt sets poems by the masters to music, and is www.uxbridgebruins.com just as well done. The overall style of the cd is difficult to pin down. It seems to be predomi- nantly celtic-infused, but with strong elements of bluegrass, country, folk and even jazz. The harmonies blend beautifully, and the music is never shrill or stressful.

VIEWPOINTS Everyone is invited to a WELCOME SERVICE & BARBECUE

ow well do you know the highways and byways of SUNDAY AUGUST 29 AT 10:30 AM Uxbridge Township? The first person each week to call A special day for Living Water Community Church and for Hinto our office number, 905-852-1900, and correctly Uxbridgeas we celebrate the arrival of our identify the location of our photo, will receive a prize; this new Lead Pastor week, it’s two passes for the Roxy Theatres. Last week’s view- point (bottom) is at the Uxbridge Historical Centre; it was REV. BARRY WEBSTER This guessed almost simultaneously by Lianne Horton of Uxbridge and his family. and Jean Ward of Concession 6. We’ll have the answer to the upper photo next week. Photos by Conrad Boyce. Pastor Barry will speak at the 10:30 service, Friday followed by a barbecue at the church, 141 Reach Street. Please Join Us! at the

VISIT US FOR A STREET BARBECUE DURING THE ENDLESS Foster SUMMER EVENT SAT., AUG. 21 (SEE PAGE 12)! 7:30 p.m. 9449 Concession 7 • Free Range Poultry Admission by Donation AUGUST 20 - JANE LOEWEN • Farm Fresh Beef Jane Loewen is a classically trained singer and pianist with years of stage and • Ontario Lamb concert experience. She completed her MusBac (U of T) and ARCT (Royal • Preservative-Free Deli Meats Conservatory) degrees in voice 20 years ago, and has performed professionally ever since. Since moving from Toronto to Uxbridge in 2006, she has sung lead • Hormone-Free Meats roles with OnStage Uxbridge, performed concerts for the Foster Concert Series, the Celebration of the Arts, the UAA and numerous charity events, and been music director and show pianist for La Cage aux Folles, AhMen Project and Anne of 3 Brock Street West Green Gables. This Friday she will sing Broadway and other favourites with piano OPEN SUNDAYS 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. self-accompaniment, joined by local singer and Foster tour guide Travis Smalley. The Uxbridge Cosmos 12 Thursday, August 19th 2010

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Classic Car Cruise-in on Brock Street 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth Manley in front of Sears with Olympic Torch for picture taking 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Information Fair in Centennial Park including special speakers on health and wellness and financial topics. Also free demonstrations and personal treatments. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Petting Zoo in Centennial Park 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Soap Box Derby on Spruce Street (there will be a couple of pre-made soap boxes there to try out) 11:00 a.m. Hockey Tourney begins in Staples Parking Lot off Banff Road 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Water Tag, Cooler Kart racers and a bouncy castle in Staples Parking Lot off Banff Road Mid day - Food Court on Brock Street at Main Street Brought to 9:00 a.m. - Garage Sale on Bascom Street All day - KX 96 FM radio station will be broadcasting from in front you by: of the CIBC.

Many Uxbridge BIA member businesses will be offering special events of their own, sidewalk sales and in-store specials. Be sure to drop by the BIA tent located at the corner of Brock and Main in front of Re/Max to pick up your event listing brochure before you start your day.

Registration forms for both the hockey and soap box derby can be found at www.uxbridgebia.ca.