Volume 8 No. 47 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, November 29th 2012

ON PARADE - Belly Button the Clown was only one of hundreds of colourful characters populating Uxbridge’s annual Santa Claus Parade on Brock Street Saturday morning. Mother Nature cooperated nicely with event organizers, laying down a nice dusting of snow the night before. For more photos, see page 14. Photo by Michelle McNally.

Barred Owl, Goodwood by Deby Kasman Inside This Week’s Cosmos

O’Toole cruises to victory in by-election ... 3 Southwest stories... 4 Giant solar farm set for Fourth... 7 Bruins just keep winning... 11 The Grey Cup’s Uxbridge connection... 15 The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, November 29th 2012

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Council and Committee UXBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Meeting Schedule for December BOARD APPOINTMENT Program Director, Pamela Noble, Monday, December 3rd 905-852-9747,ext. 24 COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. MUSEUM The Council of the Township of OPENS at 10:00 am (previously 9:30) 7:00 p.m. Public Planning Meeting Uxbridge is now inviting appli- - ZBA 2012-09, SUB 2012-1 and SPD GIFT SHOP cations from members of the PERFECT PET POETRY CONTEST…Write about 2012-14, Ken Sherwood, Owner public who are qualified elec- your pet, someone else's or one you wish you Monday, December 10th Saturday tors of the Township of had! Make your poem 100 words or less and COUNCIL 9:30 a.m. December 1st Uxbridge and wish to have their include a drawing or photo if you like. Enter in Following Council - names considered for one one of the following five age groups: up to grd. 1, Education Session appointment as a member to Come and shop for unique gifts at the grds.2-4, grds. 5-8, teens, adults/seniors. Contest (Closed to Public) the Committee of Adjustment. Kydd House Gift Shop during the Past & closes Mon., Dec. 14@5:00 pm. Entry forms avail- Any persons interested in able at the Uxbridge Library, Zephyr Library and Presents Gift Sale. We have a great selection offering their services by of home and garden décor, ceramics, clas- Pet Value. Info. contact: Leslie Nagle, 905-852- UPCOMING EVENTS AT accepting an appointment to 9747, ext. 27. sic children's toys, glassware, cards, and this Committee are invited to THE MUSEUM local history books. CHRISTMAS FUN AT THE LIBRARY… Holiday sto- submit a letter of interest along ries, songs, games, take home craft and a tasty The Museum Gift Shop will be open for with a completed Volunteer - treat complete this fun time! Children in Grds. Jk- holiday shopping for one day only! Committee Member Application Sat. Dec 1, 10am-4pm Sk are invited to join in. Sign up now for this spe- Cash only please. Form, available at the Clerk's cial program on Mon. Dec. 3, 10:30-11:30 am. PAST & PRESENTS 7239 CONCESSION ROAD 6, Department or on the Township Cost: $3.50 JUST NORTH OF THE ROUNDABOUT. of Uxbridge website, under COMING SOON: ARTISAN GIFT SALE 905-852-5854 Committees and Initiatives, to the undersigned by Friday, Celebration Cookbook: 125 Recipes for 125 Years December 14th, 2012. Thanks to all for submissions to complete this NOTICE Any questions regarding this project, which will finish off our anniversary year! appointment may be directed to Look for this great stocking stuffer, or just buy it the undersigned. for yourself, starting the week of December 10. UXBRIDGE BIA NEW: Coming in 2013 (Business Improvement Area) - Debbie Leroux, Clerk 5 for 5 BOOK CHAT… a reading group offered afternoons and evenings, this club is being Please be advised that the Uxbridge BIA designed to fit with everyone's schedule. Choose Board meeting has been postponed from the time you can, or most prefer, to attend. The December 11th. It will now be held on meetings are set up for once a month, in FIVE Tuesday December 18th at 6:30 p.m. in month blocks, to work with our Canadian climate the Scribes Room at the Township Office too! Session 1: Jan-May, first Tue. (after Jan.

51 Toronto St. S. Want to stay active during the winter months? meeting) 1:30-3:00 pm. Session 2: May-Nov, first Wed., 7:30-9:00 pm. *No meetings in July, August or December. WINTER REMINDERS Walk Uxbridge’s Indoor Trail, in the halls of Uxbridge Secondary School, now open two evenings per week! As a starting point the categories for selection, in no particular order, could include: winner from • OVERNIGHT PARKING Please be Uxbridge Reads, classic, Canadian author, mem- advised that By-law 89-52 as amended pro- ber's choice, non fiction, biography, medal winner, hibits overnight parking from November 1 staff picks, mystery, poetry. Other suggestions until April 1 between the hours of 2 am and will be welcome. If you have considered joining a Monday and Wednesday evenings 7 am on roadways and Municipal lots within book club, this is the opportunity to do so - share the Township of Uxbridge. November 5/12 – April 29/13 opinions, talk about your favourites, but also be • SNOW REMOVAL OBSTRUCTION Did Indoor Trail is open from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. open to reading books you may not have other- you know that in accordance with the Township of Uxbridge Traffic By-law 89-52, it Volunteers Needed! Please call Rebecca at 905-852-7831 wise! Start up is planned for TUE. JAN. 8 at 1:30 pm. We will talk about recent reads and choose is an offence to stop any vehicle on a high- x 4.5 Laps= 1km way in such a manner as to interfere with the x Pedometers to borrow to track your steps! the five genres, most appear interested in tack- movement of traffic or the clearing of snow x 2 flights of stairs for cardio! ling, for this initial daytime gathering. A time of x Simple fitness stations! from the highway? Please make sure you x Fast and leisure lane! year to re-energize, share the love of reading, and park off any highway or roadway so as to x Monthly Newsletter! perhaps make some new friends over a cup of cof- x Music! permit snow removal equipment and vehi- x We track your progression each week! fee! Drop by to sign up or call Pam at 905-852- cles to clean the streets during the winter 8747, ext. 24 season. “The benefits of walking are unlimited!” • SIDEWALK RESPONSIBILITIES Snow Removal By-Law 2008-160 states every x One-time membership fee of $25 or a $2 drop in fee - sign up on your first night! x No fee for children under 12 years (must be accompanied by an adult) AUNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT owner/occupant of any building or vacant lot x Please use the Cafeteria entrance doors within the Township of Uxbridge shall clear x Bring comfortable indoor shoes for walking – cloak room available FROM SANTA all snow and ice from any sidewalk(s) adja- All welcome! cent to their property within 24 hours after A "Doors of Uxbridge" poster board 18" X the accumulation of snow and/or ice. 24" depicting 12 different "coloured" • SNOWMOBILE BY-LAW Please keep the doors throughout Uxbridge area, placed Township Snowmobile By-Law in mind while on a black background, ready to hang, as operating your motorized snow vehicle this is.If you are interested, they are avail- winter season. You are not permitted to ride able for purchase at $55.00 hst incl. your snowmobile on any sidewalks, park lands or any other Township property except They are available at the town hall offices, to cross. Any person found in contravention between Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 of this By-Law is liable to a fine. pm. Proceeds go to the Uxbridge

Heritage Committee.

Uxpool ...... 905-852-7831 Uxbridge Public Library 905-852-9747 Zephyr Library Arena ...... 905-852-3081 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 am - 5 pm 905-473-2375 Tues., Thurs. 10 am - 9 pm Historical Centre ...... 905-852-5854 Sundays after Thanksgiving to May 24 weekend 1 pm - 5 pm HOURS Tues., Thurs., 3 pm - 8 pm Sat 10 am - 3 pm Animal Shelter ...... 905-985-9547 Chamber of Commerce . .905-852-7683 Uxbridge Arts Association: . . .www.uxbridgearts.com Ux. BIA ... 905-852-9181 ext. 406 Township Library: ...... www.uxlib.com The Uxbridge Cosmos 3 Thursday, November 29th 2012

Am I Wrong? column by Roger Varley

What's going on Reading the agenda on the town- three community newspapers that able time and effort to attend a coun- or poten- ship page will allow you to see all the cover council meetings for you. As of cil meeting, how does that encourage tial litiga- at council? correspondence and the reports to be this month, the Township has public participation? And there is tion, discussed at the council meeting, but stopped supplying the council nothing more bewildering than lis- including There are a few ways to find out it will not allow you to hear council- reporters with full copies of the agen- tening to a group of people discuss an matters what's going on at Uxbridge lors' comments on the various issues da. We get the slimmed-down ver- issue where they have all the informa- before Council. One can attend council and will not give you an account of sion the public gets. If we want the tion and you have none. administrative tribunals, affecting the meetings, read the council agenda on what various deputants say when full copy, we have to pay $10. In In the last municipal election, there municipality or local board; (f) the township's web page or obtain a they appear before council. other words, the township has found was a good deal of talk by some of advice that is subject to solicitor- much reduced narrative by reading of That leaves attending council meet- a way to save a paltry $30 a week. the candidates about making council client privilege, including communi- council doings in the local newspa- ings in person. If you have the time The full agenda allows the reporters more accessible to the public. cations necessary for that purpose; pers. available - and some meetings have to follow more closely what council- Charging them $10 a pop does not (g) a matter in respect of which a But there are drawbacks to all three been known to go on for four hours lors are talking about. At budget seem to me to be making it more council, board, committee or other methods. The newspaper article, for or more - you can sit in the public time, it allows us to follow the num- accessible. body may hold a closed meeting example, only gives you what the gallery and follow the action - to a bers being discussed. And, at the end On top of that, this current council under another Act. reporter thinks was important point. of council meetings when the mayor seems to be holding in-camera (or The in-camera sessions held so far because the space allotted for the As a member of the public, you will asks us if we have any questions, the private) sessions with increasing reg- this year by Uxbridge council have council story is dependent on a num- be provided with an agenda showing full agenda allows us to ask more ularity. There have been close to 20 more or less been confined to (b), (c) ber of factors. what will be discussed, but it will not intelligent, informed questions. in-camera sessions this year alone. and (e) and I am not for one minute contain copies of the correspondence Without it, as happened Monday, we The Ontario Municipal Act says a suggesting anything untoward is tak-

Dec. 13 - 5-8pm 13 BROCK ST. W or reports that council will be dis- just sit there, mute. As Adam council meeting or part of a meeting ing place in these meetings. But is NEW LOCATION cussing. If, as happened this week, observes in The Diaries of Adam and may be closed to the public if the Uxbridge involved in so many litiga- for example, Council votes to sup- Eve:"A person cannot think if he subject matter being considered is (a) tions, so many land disposals and so port the Township of Brock's posi- does not have the material to think the security of the property of the many personal matters that they tion on the prorogation of the with." municipality or local board; (b) per- require 20 secret meetings? Ontario legislature, you won't know Yes, the three newspapers could sonal matters about an identifiable It seems to me that by making it what position they are supporting print out the agenda from the web- individual, including municipal or harder for people to follow what's because you don't have a copy of the page, but that is too much like being local board employees; (c) a proposed going on at council, the incumbents correspondence. Unless, of course, charged for doing our jobs. Even or pending acquisition or disposition are not even paying lip service to you are willing to pay $10 to have the more than that, if a member of the of land by the municipality or local council accessibility. complete agenda printed for you. public has to pay $10 for an agenda board; (d) labour relations or Tell me, am I wrong? SUGAR FX HOOT - Help Out Our Town!! And that edict now applies to the when they have taken the consider- employee negotiations; (e) litigation www.uxbridgeBIA.com CASH MOB BUCKINGHAM GALLERY O’Toole takes easy victory by Conrad Boyce soon. of FINE ART Mr. O’Toole said he learned Although the other two federal by- Monday that he and his father are the Since 1981 elections held Monday proved to be first father-and-son team in relative squeakers, the Conservatives Canadian history to be in office had no trouble holding on to the seat simultaneously at different levels of vacated by Bev Oda this summer. government. Although our new MP lives in New entrance As can be seen in the accompanying box, lawyer Erin O’Toole (son of Courtice with his wife and two chil- 5470 Hwy 47 Durham MPP John O’Toole) didn’t dren, he says he has enjoyed getting Uxbridge Ontario need a “past-the-post” victory, taking to know the Uxbridge community, L9P 1R1 a clear majority of the votes and hopes it will continue to be part (although reduced from the 54% of the same riding in the next federal election. Four driveways south of our Oda took in May of 2011). Although he increased the NDP’s old driveway, same side share of the vote by 4% from 2011, Larry O’Connor, the only candidate with political experience, still fin- Open ished more than 8,000 votes behind. Grant Humes, meanwhile, in his sec- Saturday & Sunday ond try at the seat, could not noon to 3:30pm improve on his distant third-place showing. Although Tuesday to Friday the Green Party did MICHAEL DUMAS by appointment well in Calgary and FEDERAL BY-ELECTION AND FRIENDS Victoria, taking more Telephone 905 852 6874 than 25% of the DURHAM RIDING Show and Sale vote, Virginia Ervin Cell 905 852 0913 Preliminary Results of Fine Original Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture could only manage Email 4% in finishing Erin O’Toole Conservative 17,281 50.7% FRIENDS [email protected] fourth. International Artists Robert Bateman, Valerie Hinz & Liz Lesperance O’Toole credited Larry O’Connor NDP 8,947 26.3% Preview the hard work of his December 6th to 8th team for the victory, saying they knocked Grant Humes Liberal 5,887 17.3% ~ OFFICIAL OPENING ~ on over 20,000 Sunday, December 9th, Noon to 4 pm doors. He had his Virginia Ervin Green 1,386 4.1% Michael Dumas in attendance, Sunday only, 1 to 3 pm first caucus meeting in Ottawa yesterday, Andrew Moriarity CHP 437 1.3% and hopes to set up an Uxbridge office Michael Nicula Online Party 132 0.4% The Uxbridge Cosmos 4 Thursday, November 29th 2012 our two cents Front page for sale?

Last week, every community newspaper owned by Metroland in Durham riding featured the same front page: a picture of Conservative candidate Erin O'Toole campaigning, emblazoned with the bold title: "O'Toole the clear choice for Durham". The thing is, though, it wasn't really the front page. Or was it? Mr. O'Toole's campaign appeared to score a major advertising coup - aided, obviously, by a sub- stantially funded war-chest - and one cannot fault the candidate nor his team for using such an inno- vative approach to get their message out. But is there fault to be found in Metroland for allowing its community newspapers to be used in this way? Although the resulting advertising dollars realized by the company were also likely substantial, will Metroland itself suffer in other ways down the road? The "front page" came across - intended or otherwise - as Metroland's endorsement of the candi- date. It’s one thing to wrap your newspaper in advertising, if it’s clearly that. In this case, for what- ever reason, the reader is intended to mistake it for the real front page (statements in small print like “paid advertisement” or “Turn here for today’s edition” notwithstanding). The fact that the offi- cial Metroland endorsement came on the editorial page is beside the point, although the very same editorial appeared in each of the newspapers: the Uxbridge Times-Journal, the Port Perry Star and Clarington This Week. No independent editorial views were published in the three newspapers. The juxtaposition of the full front-page ad with the editorial endorsement leads us to wonder whether Metroland would have allowed any other candidate to grab that front page if he or she had thought of it first. As for the editorial, Metroland has every right to express its choice of candidate in this manner. Other newspapers do it. The Globe and Mail heartily endorsed Stephen Harper in the last federal gen- eral election. We at the Cosmos just don't agree with the practice. We have never and will never On Heritage Trails by Allan McGillivray advocate for any particular candidate or party in any election, be it federal, provincial or municipal. We believe it is the obligation of newspapers to present all the candidates as fairly and accurately as The hamlet of Altona is located Apparently it was named either you are in Garibaldi which was possible, allow them to put forward their beliefs and policies, even, in our case, to host all-candidates at the intersection of the 2nd by Alexander Gordon or Charles not a hamlet but just a rural forums. In this way, we believe, voters have the opportunity to examine the candidates and form Concession Road and the Mitchell, two local residents area. By 1861, Peter Shewfelt their own opinions abut who is best suited to serve them. Uxbridge-Pickering Town Line. from Glasgow, Scotland, and the had built a tavern on the south- The very last thing the Cosmos would consider is to sell its front page to anyone, any organization, Many of the settlers in this area name was in use by 1859. The east corner of Old Stouffville any cause, no matter how noble or worthy. The front page is our brand, it is our signature. We don't were Mennonites who were also post office operated from 1868 Road (now Regional Road 47) mess with it, not for any price. The other problem with Metroland taking the approach it did is this: how can Metroland readers in known as Pennsylvania Dutch until 1918 when rural delivery and the 2nd Concession Road. Durham riding have confidence that the above mentioned publications will take MP O'Toole to task or Germans. The hamlet was got underway. He named it the Garibaldi Inn if ever the occasion should warrant it? We have no reason to believe that the new MP will be any- named after Altona in Germany In the 1940s, the McGillivray after Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807- thing but straightforward, hard-working and a strong voice for his new constituents, just as his father where books valued by the family were living on the 3rd 1882), the great Italian patriot. is at Queen's Park. But then, don't we think that of every candidate ever elected? Mennonites had been pub- farm to the north on the east You can still see the old inn Bev Oda is a case in point. Who would have thought, when she was first elected, that she would lished. The Mennonite Meeting side of the road. A creek crossed building there on the southeast become so embroiled in controversy, so prone to bad judgements? But that matters not to Metroland. House and Burial Ground are the farm, and one time corner. It was once the home of In its editorial, it makes a passing reference to Ms. Oda by saying we must look to the future, not located just to the south, and as Grandfather McGillivray was in the Taylor family. the past. In other words, the current federal government's mantra: "Nothing to see here, folks. Move far as I know they were not the creek in his long rubber A school built further north along." expropriated for the airport boots throwing out suckers. took on the name Garibaldi, One last thought: if any party, any candidate, can convince a newspaper to turn over its front page lands. Reesor's plan and the last simply to make some extra money, what else can that newspaper be convinced to do? At what point for Altona was reg- Garibaldi School is does that newspaper become the mouthpiece of that party? At what point does the newspaper begin istered on October still there and is suppressing articles or letters to the editor that are critical of that party? At what point does the news- 10, 1857. now a home. My paper cease to be independent and the voice of the community? The old Altona parents went to Inn at the corner school there, and I (pictured in a was born just up painting by myself the road, so I grew at right) also saw up hearing the life as a store. It was name Garibaldi. Ollie Madill's Follow General Store in Regional Road 47 the 1940s complete to the west to the with a gas pump. I intersection of 8,900 copies of the Cosmos are published each Thursday in the Township of had an ice cream Durham Roads 47 Uxbridge: 8,200 delivered by mail, 700 available in stores and boxes. cone there about and 30, and you Publisher/Editor Conrad Boyce 905.852.1900 1954. Hilker and will be at Annie Brown were Lincolnville. This 38 Toronto Street North, Unit One, Uxbridge Ontario L9P 1E6 running the store then. They The railway crossing is further area is just over the line in York e-mail: [email protected] were not connected to any local north. Grandmother and some Region. I have not been able to Browns but were from Bruce of the boys were once driving locate the origin of the name, web site: www.thecosmos.ca County. Hilker was my across the tracks when the car but I expect it was named after Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Grandmother McGillivray's stalled. Of course the train whis- Abraham Lincoln. Perhaps there brother. tle blew just then. They jumped was an inn there called the EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and in letters to the editor are not nec- essarily those of the The Cosmos. Letters must be signed and the telephone number provided (number North up the road at the next out and were not hurt, but the Lincoln Inn. Anyway, I'm glad will not be published). Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling intersection is Glasgow. Settling car was a mess. The dog got out the name was kept when reason. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected. The Cosmos reserves the right to edit or refuse there by 1816 were the families after the collision and was fine. Lincolnville Go Station was to publish unsolicited material. ADVERTISING POLICY: The Cosmos reserves the right to refuse any adver- tisement. The Cosmos is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors in advertisements or any of David Morden and his son- When you are at the intersec- established a little to the south. other errors or omissions in advertisements. All material herein, including advertising design is copyright- in-law, James Forsyth, ancestor tion of the 2nd Concession ed, and may not be reproduced in any form without permission. of many of the local Forsyths. Road and Regional Road 47, The Uxbridge Cosmos 5 Thursday, November 29th 2012 wandering the cosmos the barris beat column by Conrad Boyce column by Ted Barris Starving for cinema Value of votes

I’ve always been a bit of a nut for the movies. Loved all those Disney cartoons A close veteran friend of mine died this week. Bruce Evans, winner of the Governor when I was a young-un, and one of my favourite memories from when I was a yout’ (as Joe Pesci would have General's Caring Canadian Award, served in the Second World War with the 1st Hussars tank regiment. He landed called me in one of the great comedies, and simultaneously, one of the great courtroom movies of all time, My in Normandy and was wounded on D-Day 1944; but he rejoined the 6th Armoured Regiment in time to help liber- ate Holland in 1944-45. His reason for serving was simple. Cousin Vinny) was sneaking out of school one day with my friend Wayne Chelak, and walking halfway across “It wasn't patriotism that drove us,” Evans said. “Our job was to … liberate Europe,” and he was always mindful Edmonton’s south side to sit just the two of us in the balcony of the old art deco Garneau Theatre (it’s still there) of the regiment's motto, “today not tomorrow.” to watch a matinee screening of the sword-and-sandal epic Quo Vadis. It was all about the Romans against the Little more than 20 years old at the time, Bruce Evans hadn't even voted in an election when he landed to fight in Christians, and I remember a group of nuns sitting on the main floor, rooting for the Christians. They lost. I Europe. And yet he was struck by mortar shrapnel on June 6, 1944, protested being sent back to England for treat- don’t think Wayne and I were there for the history lesson, it was the action and the music and the Technicolor ment, and was back in action on the continent weeks later. My guess is that Bruce Evans would, therefore, be and a little bit of steamy romance here and there. But no togas came off to my recollection, and I’m sure I appalled at the voter turnout statistics from Monday's byelections in B.C., Alberta and Ontario. The latest figures indi- would have recalled something like that. cate that in all three byelections fewer than half those eligible to vote, bothered to do so. In the Victoria, B.C., rid- Not long after that, The Sound of Music played for almost two whole years, and I think I saw it every month. ing, less than 43.9 per cent of the constituency voted. In Calgary Centre less than 30 per cent of those of voting age I think I had a crush on Liesl. And it’s funny Maggie mentioned Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet in last felt motivated to cast ballots. And in the Ontario riding of Durham, it was less than 36 per cent showing up at polling week’s Tiger Talk, because that was another of my all-time favourites, the beginning of my obsession with Will stations. Shakespeare. I think I also had a crush on Olivia Hussey. To a certain extent I can understand why young people don't bother to vote. We don't make it relevant for them. Another of the movie memories that’s stayed with me through the decades came the first summer I planted But any veteran, anyone fighting for equality among men and women, any civic-minded individual at all would be trees in the foothills of the Rockies to pay my way through university. We were in the pulp-mill town of Hinton, offended by such apathy. At best, such statistics tell Canadians that the people they send to the House of Commons, Alberta, and a lot of people fled to the movie theatre because it was air-conditioned and you could escape the provincial legislatures or municipal councils don't really represent the majority of those living in their ridings. In stench of the mill for a couple of hours. On this particular night, it was actually closer to three hours, because other words, even the winners in the three ridings - Murray Rankin (in Victoria), Joan Crockatt (in Calgary) and Erin this was the summer that the matchless movie musical Oliver! made its debut. The kid who played the title role O'Toole (in Durham) - are not truly “representatives” since less than half eligible adults believe enough in them to was a bit of a washout, but Ron Moody as Fagin was spectacular, and when I emerged into the August rain, I cast ballots. At worst, such stats say Canadians have little respect. “They're all bums,” some of you say. “Why vote for any of them?” danced down the street singing “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, Boys”, and my tree-planting friends were All the more reason to put someone on Parliament Hill, at Queen's Park or in Township Council who isn't. As far as only confirmed in their impression that I was a bit different. exciting young people about elections? Well, I have exposure to some of them in my college classrooms/labs every After university, I have for the most part spent my life in small cities like Grande Prairie, Alberta, Whitehorse day. On Monday I asked a few, if they lived in one of the byelection ridings, would they vote? Wouldn't waste the or Courtenay on Vancouver Island. These places generally only had a single movie theatre, not even with two time, one said. One vote doesn't matter, another said. And worst of all, many said they didn't care. Perhaps we have screens like our beloved Roxie. So it would take a long time for the big hits to arrive, time enough for a huge to rattle the youth cage a little bit, make elections “in your face” for a change. Maybe if politicians told young vot- reputation to precede them. The crowds lined up around the block, and I was inevitably among them. I’ve ers they were considering taxing texting time… that time allowed on Facebook was contingent on the number of never much like watching movies on TV (unless they were uninterrupted, as on HBO), so when it became pos- community hours donated… and that ownership of new fashion would be predicated by the recycling of old… they sible to rent movies and watch them at home, I would eagerly watch all the ones that never made it to the might get youth attention and youth votes. local big screen. I saw virtually everything that came out, comedy, drama or musical, good, bad or mediocre. Some years ago, I invited veteran Bruce Evans to engage the young. One autumn (to acknowledge Canada's role Then I came to Uxbridge where, despite being a few minutes way from one of the best little movie houses in in liberating them during the war) the Dutch had sent thousands of tulip bulbs to be planted at Canadian schools. all of Ontario, I have become starved for cinema. In my entire 17 years here, I’m lucky if I’ve been through But with little tangible explanation, the students couldn't figure out why. I asked Evans, who had been part of the the doors of the Roxy even 50 times. The reason? My dear wife, despite a million virtues, has a fundamental liberation of the Netherlands, if he would meet a group of Grade 8 kids. I also invited Dutch-born Canadian Anne flaw. She doesn’t enjoy films. They put her to sleep, whether in public or on her own living room couch. Pompili, a teenager in Holland in 1945, to remember how freedom was restored by young Canadians, such as Bruce Whenever I suggest going to the movies (or renting one, or watching the movie channel), she can almost Evans. always find something better to do. “I was 13 years old when German planes bombed Rotterdam,” Pompili said. “They arrested my father and occu- And so it is that the list of movies I’ve always wanted to see grows by dozens every year. If something takes pied our home.” her out of town for a couple of days, I will usually indulge in my own private film festival, but it really does- As he and his tank crew fought through the villages and towns in the winter and spring of 1945, Evans remem- bered how grateful Dutch citizens had been to be given back their freedom. n’t whittle the list down very far. “During the liberation of Apeldoorn (Holland), the tank battles caused a lot of destruction,” Evans said. “At one This month, though, I’m afraid I’m not taking “no” for an answer. First a film by Spielberg about one of my point, to protect ourselves from snipers, we moved our tank between two damaged houses. Suddenly, I noticed this favourite historical characters, Lincoln. Then one of my best-loved adult novels, Life of Pi, followed by one of tapping sound on the outside of the tank… There was a Dutch family handing up a bowl of fruit to us. It was all the cherished books from my youth, The Hobbit. Finally, one of the greatest modern musicals finally brought they had.” to the screen, Les Miserables. It’s going to be delightful satisfying my craving for the next few weeks, and I The Grade 8 students were moved. They understood that freedom had been lost and restored. They then under- think my lady might even join me, at the risk of overindulging. stood why the Dutch had sent tulip bulbs to Canadian schools. As Anne and Bruce and the students planted the bulbs Of course one can’t write a column like this without divulging one’s favourite film of all time. For me, it’s a in the school flower garden that fall morning, one student captured the moment. toss-up between the sublime and the ridiculous: the aforementioned Romeo and Juliet, or one of the funniest “I can't picture myself going through what Bruce and Anne did,” the student said. “I don't think I could have made movies ever, A Fish Called Wanda. It’s the images. like the duel between Tybalt and Mercutio, or the duel the decisions they did.” between Michael Palin and the old lady. Or it’s the timeless lines, like the balcony scene or the moment when Such revelations might be valuable the next time Canadians - of any age - are invited to vote in an election. Kevin Kline discovers the empty safe: “Disappointed!” Classics. There’s just no place like the movies. For other Barris Beat columns go to www.tedbarris.com The Uxbridge Cosmos 6 Thursday, November 29th 2012

Stemp’s Stew column by Harry Stemp

At least one organization in the world Unfortunately Harry Hudson, Keith and thought Canada would be better off if has offered to match the first $50,000 in their names in seems to have got it right. The World’s Carl Durham, Bing Wells, Fred Ballinger there were more Quebecers in charge. donations received before December 15. Quebec to Biggest Liar Competition is held annual- are no longer with us. But I know that "I'm a Liberal, so of course I think so, A great way to see your donation dou- suit a new ly in Cumbria, England. Every Grant ‘Doc’ Elliot, Sandy Williamson, yes," Trudeau responded. "Certainly bled so I am hoping you will help. interpretation November, the tellers of tall tales gather Bill Ballinger, brother Barry Stemp, Kent when we look at the great prime minis- You can learn more about this wonder- of the at the Santon Bridge Inn where competi- Painter, Nelson Cheung, Jim Schwan ters of the 20th century, those that really ful appeal and, more important, make a province's tors have anywhere between two and five and Jim Munro will remember the good stood the test of time, they were MPs donation which will be doubled by going French protection laws. Stores such as minutes to spin the finest yarn they can times we had attending the Canadian from Quebec. This country - Canada - it online to www.jenash.org/bridgethegap Walmart, Gap and Costco — the three muster. classic over the years. belongs to us." All of our children have so much at this horsemen of English imperialism — Previous winners have captivated judges We’ve all gotten older and enjoy the Naturally, once the brown stuff hit the time of year. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind have been told their brand names are no with stories as varied as mermaid farm- comfort of a warm room and a large- fan, Trudeau backtracked immediately giving up just one gift knowing they may longer acceptable and must either ing to an impromptu snail-racing com- screen TV, but the memories of fun and claimed he had been misunder- be helping another child enjoy the gift of change them into French or add a petition with Prince Charles. But con- times together will always be with us. stood, along with a myriad of other a reasonably healthy life. French tag line to their signs. testants will have to come up with a ------excuses politicians are noted for using ------The OQLF has suggested Walmart, for monstrous lie if they hope to beat John As if the Liberals aren’t having enough when they find they have only taken one I can just imagine that shoppers in example, change its name in Quebec to Graham, a Lake District farmer, whose problems rebuilding their party and try- foot out of their mouth so they could Quebec must be ecstatic because, thanks "Le Magasin Walmart," which translates engaging delivery may only be matched ing to work themselves back up the pop- put the other one in. Now Justin is going to their newly elected separatist provin- to "The Walmart Store." That should by the quality of his fibs and has won ularity ladder with voters, especially in across Canada doing damage control, cial government, they will now be able to clear things up and make shopping more him the championship seven times. western Canada, along comes MP David backtracking and claiming all is well in find the nearest Walmart. You see they comfortable. Understandably these com- This year the organizers have added a McGuinty who, for some unknown rea- an effort to make sure that his corona- have had a problem because the name on panies are not entirely thrilled at the new new rule and will not allow politicians or son, publicly threw a number of cheap tion as Liberal Party leader is still on the store is not bilingual. Heaven forbid interpretation and are taking the Quebec lawyers to enter the competition. They shots at fellow MPs who hail from track. Kind of reminds me of that won- it is only in English. So enter the lan- government to court over the demand to claim that they have an unfair advantage Alberta. It’s well known that the Liberals derful quote by Groucho Marx – “if you guage police who have now told the change their names. This, of course, as they are professional liars and would are not popular with Albertans ever since don't like my principles, I can change multi-national, multi-billion dollar com- thrills the many legal firms who will reap take away from the popular annual com- PM Pierre Trudeau came up with what them for you” pany that they must change their name millions of dollars – a lot of those are petition which is for amateur liars only. they saw as an unfair national energy ------. to French. The recent victory by the taxpayer dollars – fighting the case that Sure captures the feelings of a lot of peo- plan many years ago. Ever since then The wonderful season of giving is fast Parti Quebecois has awoken those in the will probably take years to settle. The ple. Liberal leaders have worked hard to get approaching and I would like to suggest Office Quebecois de la Langue Francaise chap who said they aren’t all in an asy------back in their good books and have made the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity (OQLF) who are demanding several lum, they are elected in Quebec and As a lover of the Canadian Football some headway, but remarks made by be placed near the top of your list. For major international companies change walk among us, sure had it right. League I couldn’t have been more McGuinty have no doubt cancelled over 22 years this charity has quietly pleased to see the 100th annual Grey much of the progress made to date. financially assisting seriously ill Ontario Cup game played in Toronto and the And it gets worse for the Liberal Party children and their families. We all know Toronto Argonauts walk away with the as a TV interview by Justin Trudeau, there is a huge financial cost when you Learn the basics of coveted trophy. I’m just sorry I couldn’t who hopes to be anointed party leader at have a seriously ill child who requires be at the game. Toronto won the cup the the convention next April, only adds to special medical treatments and is facing first time it was presented 100 years ago, the bad feelings and distrust westerners months in the hospital. Our community so it was fitting they should be victorious have for the Liberal party. In the inter- has always been well aware of these cases this time around. view – made a couple of years ago - and have been more than generous in Watching fans enjoying the festivities Trudeau said “that Canada isn't doing helping families cope through these try- and the game brought back memories of well right now because it's Albertans ing times. the fun times I enjoyed with a wonderful who control our community and socio- This year their goal is $250,000 and group of friends who attended many democratic agenda. It doesn't work." that will get a big boost as their partners, in Uxbridge! Grey Cup games across Canada. The reporter then asked Trudeau if he Richard Muir/the Jericho Foundation

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ents "Surviving the Holidays". Guest speaker for Trail Association is hosting a 2+ hr., 8.5 km Coming Up Sat., Dec. 8, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges the session is a Registered Dietitian, Certified moderate pace hike in Durham Forest. Bring Trail Association is hosting a 1+ hr., 4 km Diabetes Educator. Bring a friend, a family mem- water and a snack. Meet at main parking lot, Sun., Dec. 2 - 7:30 pm - Candlelight moderate pace hike on the Al Shaw side Trail. ber or just yourself. Drop-ins are welcomed but 3789 Conc. 7, Uxbridge. Chris Johnston 905- Service, Sandford United Church. THIS WEEKEND Join us for breakfast after the hike. No dogs RSVPs are encouraged. (905) 668-6831 ext. 852-7524. Come to enjoy the beginnings of the festive sea- please. Meet at the trail entrance on the west 3158. son. side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. ONGOING Nov. 29-Dec. 1 MARK TWAIN’S THE Joan Taylor 905-477-2161. Fri., Dec. 14 Uxbridge & Area DIARIES OF ADAM AND EVE. Whimsical and NEXT WEEK Networking Group Christmas Lunch The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary poignant look at the lives of Adam and Eve, Sat. Dec 8 The Kids Christmas Bird Count 11:45am - 2:30pm, Mill Run Golf Club. Speaker: is looking for anyone interested in knitting. For OnStage Uxbridge production a labour of love Mon., Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges – a family event ages 8 and up - birding the Trails Jackie Hermans, Inspirational Comedian. New further information please contact: Jackie Teskey for co-stars Roger Varley and Dorothy Partridge. Trail Association is hosting a 2.5 hr. moderate of Uxbridge members welcome. To attend lunch $37 if paid 905 852 3707 For full box office info, see page 14. pace hike in Walker Woods, Al Shaw. Well man- -Register at “Presents” 60 Brock Street or email before Nov. 30 and $40 later. Please RSVP nered dogs welcome. Meet at 6th Conc. and Derek at [email protected] Chris Auger at 905-862-0452 or email network- Loaves & Fishes Food Bank is open Sat., Dec. 1, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Albright Rd. parking lot. Brian & Wilma Millage [email protected] Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. for those requiring assis- Trail Association is hosting a 1+ hr., 4 km 905-853-2407. Sat., Dec. 8 Precious Minds Poinsettia tance. Current needs include: Instant Coffee, Tea, moderate pace loop hike on the Al Shaw side Fundraiser, Uxbridge Arena, 10 am–2 pm. Dec. 14-15 One Voice Uxbridge Singers Ketchup, Peanut Butter, Tuna/Hamburger Helper, Trail. There are some hills. No dogs please. Meet Tues., Dec. 4 Pine Grove Pioneer Church Pre-orders are recommended at www.precious- presents Christmas Tapestry Music Director Canned Fruit, Toothpaste, Soap, Shampoo. Tax at the trail entrance on the west side of Conc. 6, Christmas Carol Service 7 p.m. Christmas minds.com. All plants $25. Call 905-982-0882 Charles White, Accompanist Debra Thompson. receipts are issued for Financial Donations. 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Russ Burton music and stories, good will offering to Salvation for further details or email admin@precious- Friday, at 7:30pm, Saturday at 3:00pm. Donations may be dropped in the Food Bank Box 905-830-2862 Army. All welcome. minds.com St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Tickets $15 (children at Zehrs or at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church under 10 n/c) at “Presents, Presents, Presents”. Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Sat., Dec. 1 Past & Presents Artisan Tues., Dec. 4 "Everybody's Here" CD Sat., Dec. 8 Christmas In Uxbridge - Men Christmas Craft and Gift Sale 10am-4pm at Release Party with Whitney Ross-Barris of Note Choir, 7:30 PM - A pleasing balance Sat., Dec. 15, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Hospital Auxiliary “Chances Are” Store the Uxbridge Historical Centre Museum. Hand- 8pm (doors open at 7pm), Lula Lounge (1585 of tenor, baritone and rich, resonant bass voices Trail Association is hosting a 1+ hr., 4+ km on Bascom Street accepting good winter clothing. painted gift ware and garden decor, folk art, jew- Dundas St. West), Toronto. Another local singing that together create an almost perfect blend of moderate pace loop hike on the Al Shaw side Proceeds to Cottage Hospital. ellery and accessories, specialty candles and sensation! sweet harmonious sound. Tickets: $ 15 Adults, Trail. No dogs please. Meet at the trail entrance soaps, photographs,paintings, custom embroi- $ 12 Seniors and Children 12 and under from on the west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of If you have a community event you’d like us to dery.....and more....Free admission but a dona- Wed., Dec. 5 630 pm-9 pm. Free the Church Office or phone 905-852-7016. St Durham Rd. 21. Russ Burton 905-830-2862. mention, please contact us at tion to the Historical Society is always appreciat- Community Diabetes Series at the Uxbridge Paul's Anglican Church. [email protected] or 905-852-1900. ed. Seniors Centre. Learn about diabetes and holiday Sun., Dec. 16, 9:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges The deadline for our next issue is 6 p.m. Sunday. eating, diabetes and foot care from a Registered Sun., Dec. 9, 2:00 p.m. The Oak Ridges Sat., Dec. 1 Sacred Heart Church Annual Dietitian and Registered Nurse. Free admission, Trail Association is hosting a 3 hr.; 7 km slow Bake Sale 10:00 to 2:00pm in church hall. parking, refreshments and giveaways! Hosted to moderate pace hike in Walker Woods. Home made soup and chili served for lunch. All by the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Families and well mannered dogs welcome. are welcome. Durham Region Diabetes Network. For more Meet at parking lot on the west side of Conc. 7, information contact 1(800) 226-8464. 2 km south of Goodwood Rd. Brian & Kathy Sat., Dec. 1 Monday Morning Singers Clark 905-841-9757. perform Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria". St. Thurs., Dec. 6 Christmas Show Second Paul's Anglican Church. 7:30 p.m. Accompanied annual seasonal concert featuring an all star line Sun., Dec. 9 Children’s performer Russ by organist Ian Sadler. Tickets $15.00 at up of talent. For more, see pages 8 and 16. Clayton at the seniors centre. The show starts at Presents, Presents or at the door. Children free. 2;00 all tickets are only $5.00 all proceeds to www.mmsingers.org. (905) 852-3693. Fri., Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Jumpstart. Please bring a new unwrapped toy; Association is hosting a 2+hr., 10+ km fast the Toy Van will be parked outside. For tickets call Sun., Dec. 2 Authentic Scratch & Friends' pace hike in Walker Woods. There are hills. No Sugar Fx at 905 852 7811. 20th Christmas Open House 10 to noon at dogs please. Meet at parking area on the east Reachview Village, Uxbridge. We are always side of Conc. 6, 2 km south of Durham Rd. 21 at UPCOMING looking for new talent, be it music, dance, story Albright Rd. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161. and joke-telling. Everyone welcome. For Wed., Dec. 12, 7-9 pm Testa Building, 2nd more information please contact Jo at 905-852- Fri., Dec. 7 Elvis Christmas Show starring Floor Boardroom, 2 Campbell Drive. The North 6487. Jay Zanier. For tickets call Mike Bridgeman Durham Diabetes Support Group pres- 905 852 1836.

O'Halloran “but everything seems to Our students proceed to create pos- themselves.” concludes Jamie. be in place.” sibilities to learn and embrace the While blizzards rage on outside, Tiger Talk Indeed, the back end of our cafete- school community while having a and the snow accumulates, we'll be ria had been wide to the world for ball. having the time of our lives inside in some time. Now sealed off, the mess “We're providing a place for stu- the heat of winter semi-formals. Escape to The charity is no stranger to hall makes a perfect dance floor. dents to not only be involved and Uxbridge, and continues to expand Digging deeper, it's not always the have fun, but a place for them to be Winter Wonderland inside North Durham region. Since physical situations that endanger 1999, Precious Minds has been sup- dances and school events. Every once by Michelle McNally porting physically and mentally dis- and a while, the choices made by cer- abled children and teens, and their tain students result in the cancella- As much as we tigers are dedicated to families with advice, care and hope. tion of events. Often associated with our community and studies, we can't Precious Minds has been providing party die-hards and 'dancing juice', deny that we like to blow off some families with the knowledge and functions like semi-formals are the steam every once and a while, partic- assistance to care for their disabled first to be cut from our school list of ularly during these dark days of win- loved ones for years. events in cases of intoxicated indi- ter. Over the last couple of months, Our leadership camp, held every viduals causing mishaps. Hence the the student council of USS has been year at Camp Kandalore in reason why semi's is contained in a working hard to piece together one Haliburton, is what most students wall of police and held smack dab in night of dressing up, and boogying would call, “a life changing experi- the middle of the week. It's a trust down, also known as the Winter ence”. Leadership camp is the most thing between the staff and the stu- Wonderland Semi-Formals. As a amazing three days in many of the dents. As long as we do our best to great way to loosen up before the lives of lucky students that catch the behave ourselves, just a little bit, we arrival of the Christmas holidays, chance to go. A kingdom of cabins can continue to keep our dances like semi-formals, commencing tonight set in the wilderness, Camp prom and semis's going, and keep it (Thursday), is a fantastic time for all Kandalore is a place where many fun for everyone else. Believe us, we made possible by our devoted stu- USS tigers have forged friendships love to party, but some have a ten- dents. and discovered themselves. Both dency to overdo it. Behind the scenes, winter semi-for- groups are evenly deserving of the What's next in store for the stu- mals is a two month haul to prepare. funds raised by semi-formals, and dents of USS is always a surprise. Our student council collaborates to play an equally important part in the fill the must-have list for décor, a DJ, social development of our Durham and mind blowing sound equip- youth. Events like semi-formals ment. Most importantly, the council make these opportunities possible is in charge of recruiting security and for our students. police chaperones. The gathered pro- There is no doubt that with every ceeds from ticket sales are donated to school event student council plans, a good cause. As Jamie O'Halloran, challenges are encountered. Semi- co-chairman of the leadership com- formals has had its fair share of road mittee explains “Half goes to blocks in the work and progress. Precious Minds, and the other half “At first we thought the ongoing to leadership camp.” construction and the teachers’ strike 'Precious Minds' may ring a bell. would be a problem,” says Jamie The Uxbridge Cosmos 11 Thursday, November 29th 2012

UXBRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL Bruins face Friday showdown with Chiefs NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH by Conrad Boyce amassed 30 minutes in these two, back with four minutes to play, 18 against the arch-rival Mojacks. making the final 7-3 for the STUDENT OF THE MONTH They remain, however, the least- home side. JULIA KEARLEY has shown tremendous leadership in the class- For the Uxbridge Bruins, tomor- room, in athletics and in the community. Julia's commitment to row night’s home game against penalized team in the division, Although Wayne Fryer got the her schooling is much like her commitment to athletics and in the the Lakefield Chiefs promises to the only one with fewer than 400 victory in goal Friday, the divi- community. Julia shows an exemplary work ethic in school and a total commitment to learning. She maintains a class average in be a showdown that could pre- minutes in the first half of the sion’s top goalie, Brandon the mid 90's on top of an extremely hectic schedule. In addition view the league finals in March. season. Francey, was between the pipes to her academic life, Julia has demonstrated exemplary leader- And after spreading out the again in Port Perry (as he is ship on the Cross Country team this year. She recently won her The two teams are separating 3rd individual LOSSA title and her 2nd consecutive LOSSA XC themselves from the rest of the scoring fairly evenly of late, the expected to be against the Chiefs Team Championship. She then went onto a 7th place finish at the Junior C Division, but the Bruins saw one of their team tomorrow), and with the Bruins OFSAA X-Country championships in Brampton. Julia is the first person at practice and one of the last to leave. At meets, she makes a conscious effort to make sure her teammates Bruins, who took a 7-3 decision move into the top 5 in scoring, as being outshot 31-25, he was the had a positive experience. This past year at the LOSSA championship, LOSSA only gave against the Georgina Ice last winger Patrick Morgan had a 5- difference in a tight contest. The out 7 gold medals to the Junior Girls team for a team of 8. Julia gave her medal to her Friday and a last-minute 3-2 vic- point weekend, with a hat trick first period ended in a 2-1 margin teammate, demonstrating her leadership and her commitment to her teammates. Recently, Julia discovered there was a visually impaired runner from a school in the York tory in Port Perry on Sunday, against Georgina, and a goal and for the Mojacks, the second was Region who may not have been able to run at OFSAA X-Country because there was not could still only keep their slim an assist against the Mojacks. He scoreless, and Michael Spataro a guide for the young runner. Julia volunteered to guide the young runner at OFSAA, on top of her own race. Fortunately for Christina, her coach was able to find an athlete at three-point lead over the second- had the first goal Friday, only to finally tied the game 11 minutes school and Christina was able to race at OFSAA, as did Julia. place Chiefs, who defeated the see the Ice storm back for a 2-1 into the third. Overtime seemed Once again, Julia has proven to be an exemplary Tiger! same two teams, 2-1 over the lead thanks to a power play and a inevitable until Morgan stuffed ARTIST OF THE MONTH Mojacks on Saturday and a 6-0 sloppy Bruins clearing attempt. in a pass from mike Ramsey with LUKE KIMBALL is an exceptionally dedicated student whose whitewash of the Ice on Tuesday. The Bruins tied the game before only six seconds on the clock. positive attitude and extraordinary efforts contribute to every- The Bruins departed from the intermission, however, and With such a key game tomorrow one's success in a wide variety of ways. Passionate about Drama, he regularly runs the Improv Team rehearsals with his recent form in a couple of ways then went on a five-goal run, night, the Bruins could use your friend, rehearses for the school's production of “Bye, Bye last weekend. After taking only thanks to relentless pressure, support, so bring the whole fam- Birdie,” volunteers in a Grade 11 Drama class, collaborates on writing a one act play for the Sears Festival, mentors younger 12 minutes in penalties over the smooth passing and precision ily to the best game in town; the students of Drama, and motivates everyone around him with his previous two games, they shooting. The Ice finally got one festivities begin at 7:45. optimistic approach. Although he seems to be humbly unaware of the influence he has on others, he also motivates students in his English class to strive for their very best; his positive attitude and his insightful comments contribute to very interesting class activities. Activities in his Social Sciences class are also enhanced by his UXBRIDGE COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION participation - they are more successful due to his insightful, empathetic, and enthusias- tic contributions. Luke has very high expectations for himself, and he consistently meets presents those standards. He is an outstanding, hard-working student who is more than deserv- ing of the Artist of the Month Award. FESTIVAL CITIZEN OF THE MONTH MORGAN BEBBINGTON is very busy in the community, both in and out of school! He is the Vice Chair of the Durham Youth Council and is a founding member of the school group Hope for Happiness which helps to erase the stigma of mental OF LIGHTS health issues here at USS. He is on the prom committee and vol- unteers as the Youth Chair on the Durham Conservative by- election campaign. Also he is on the Safe Schools committee as well as the Tech Crew and helps to run all of the events here at school. He is a ski instructor at Dagmar and is also a Board mem- Wednesday, ber and volunteer at the Uxbridge Youth Centre. If you see Morgan congratulate him on being this month's Citizen of the Month! December 5, 2012 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Generously sponsored by KATIE FISHER has just finished an incredible X-Country sea- son. Her Season began with a win at the Dwyer Invitational, smashing the course record by 30 seconds. Her next race was the pre-OFSAA meet at Heart Lake Conservation in Brampton, New Ultrasound Room tour begins at 5:00 p.m. where she placed 4th and was the first grade 11 student. A week later Katie anchored the Team of Emma Winnitoy, Lauren Ceremonies commence at 6:30 p.m. Tzogas and Julia Kearley to the fastest 4 x 3000m Nike (in front of the Hospital – 4 Campbell Drive, Uxbridge) Boardwalk relay post grade 13 and the 2nd fastest time in the 27 year history of the event. The hits keep coming; on Thursday October 25th, Katie earned her 8th Straight LOSSA individual title winning the Sr girls race by 20 seconds and creating a course record and complet- Enjoy complimentary cookies, hot apple cider & hot chocolate ing the Uxbridge Tigers individual Girls sweep, of the gold medals. On November 3rd, Festive FIREWORKS Display and, SANTA is coming too! Katie earned herself a second OFSAA medal capturing 2nd place in the Sr Girls race. She managed to outrun the number 1 High School female distance runner in Canada and one of the most recruited grade 12 girls in North America. Katie's OFSAA performance Everyone Welcome caught the eyes of the province, X-Country coaches from the MacMaster University, University of Virginia and the University of Michigan and within an hour a text message - Admission & Parking – No Charge went out from one of Canada's Olympic Athletes to her former coach at top ranked Donations to UCH Foundation GREATLY APPRECIATED! 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TOWN HALL highest suicide rate in the Council supports slap at profound disappointment that to homes. but not close enough region. McGuinty: Members of council the legislature has been pro- for them to be hit by errant by Roger Varley Ms. West said a memorial voted to support a resolution by rogued" and that a copy of the pucks. Notes from the Nov. 26 stone would also be placed the Township of Brock expressing resolution be forwarded to the Mr. MacDonald said he had Council meeting beside the tree. She said the disappointment in Premier Office of the Premier." received assurances from the bur oak is chosen because "it is Dalton McGuinty's decision to Skating rink proposed: A Coral Bonner Boys and the Gorgons A tree for Elgin Park: Elgin Park a survivor". She asked that the prorogue the Ontario legislature Creek resident was on hand that they would help with sup- will see another tree next spring, a tree planting be allowed to take until next Spring. In part, the res- Monday to seek council's permis- plies for the 30 foot by 80 foot tree dedicated to reflection and place on May 11, the last day of olution notes that the Municipal sion to build a skating rink in the rink. remembrance. In a deputation to Canadian Mental Health Week. Act requires local municipalities parkland behind his home. Mayor O'Connor said she Uxbridge Council on Monday, Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor to provide for open and transpar- Michael MacDonald said his thought the rink would be a good Una West of the Compassion and quickly endorsed Ms. West's ent government and it is a reason- neighbours support the idea and idea but said the Township would Peace Association of Canada, request, saying the tree planting is able expectation that members of would help him with mainte- first have to check on insurance, accompanied by Shannon Legault "an amazing gesture" and adding the Provincial legislature should nance of the rink. He said the site and asked Mr. MacDonald to of Uxbridge, requested permis- that the township would place a abide by the same terms but the proposed is near his backyard, return in the near future for an sion to plant a bur oak in Elgin bench beside the tree. proroguing of the legislature which would enable him to water answer. Park in memory of those "Uxbridge has been hit hard in effectively precludes an open and the rink regularly and provide Uxbridge residents who have the last few years," she said. "It transparent form of governing. flood-lighting at night. He also committed suicide. She said has brought awareness to all of us The resolution goes on to say claimed vandalism would not be North Durham has the second how fragile life is." that Brock "hereby expresses its a factor as the rink would be close Yoga studio COME OUT AND ENJOY A UNIQUE celebrates opening SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, in the heart of Greenbank, the Greenbank Centennial Hall, Do you yoga already? 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Our first real taste of winter came last come to come for a great meal and fellow- Saturday - very appropriate for the arrival of ship... Santa Claus in several area localities... We were saddened to hear of the passing Congratulations to Cameron Herrema, who recently of Helen Pearson following several has completed his police training in Belleville. years of failing health. A service of remem- He has been accepted in a 4-week shadowing brance took place at Low and Low Funeral program with the Picton O.P.P. Best wishes, Home in Uxbridge on November 19. Cameron for your future endeavours... Sincere sympathy is extended to her family A special 2-hour program 'Surviving the and friends... Holidays', a seminar of Grief Share will take This Sun. Dec. 2 marks the beginning of place at St.Paul's Leaskdale Church on Thu. Advent Season. December dates to keep in Dec. 13, 7-9 p.m.and again at Uxbridge mind are: Baptist Church on Sun. Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m. If • Leaskdale W.A. (Women's Assoc.) - Dec. 12 you have lost someone close, come for sup- @12:00 p.m. for a Pot Luck Lunch and meet- port and mentoring. You will be welcomed... ing to follow. Men's Breakfast will be this Sat. Dec. 1 • Christmas Eve Services will be @ 5:00, 7:00, @8:30 a.m. at the church. All men are wel- & 9:00 p.m. The Uxbridge Cosmos 16 Thursday, November 29th 2012

GREY CUP from page 15

Uxbridge is a “hockey town, and Stampeder, that’s what I grew up watching,” Jeff Pilon, who says mother-in-law Mary Bryon has two Grey who was in attendance when the Cup rings to Argos won on Sunday. They his name. In a were excited to be there and found strange twist the experience “unbelievable.” of fate the two Not just that Jeff was on the win- Jeffs have ning team but by the “spirit of the lined up Grey Cup.” People book their against one tickets” a year in advance and another. come in costume supporting their Keeping was a own team” – even if they are not defensive tack- playing. “The culture of the fan le and Pilon an base is impressive,” says Bryon. offensive line- The biggest moment of the game man. for Bryon was seeing Jeff and Family and Marcia connect when they knew friends, in the Argos had won. “It was really attendance or heartwarming.” watching on It is not the first time the Bryons TV, were have had a son-in-law reached this cheering loud and proud for the donned his number 67 Argo jersey gram as the Stanley Cup, but he is and it seems that if it were at all pinnacle. Their daughter Kelly is hometown boy on Sunday. Dr. as he saw patients in the office. hopeful – “We would love to have possible Jeff Keeping is the kind of married to former Calgary Terry Bryon was still celebrating Connelly is not sure if the Grey Jeff here with the Grey Cup at a guy to make it happen. the win on Monday when he Cup has the same touring pro- big assembly in the school” --

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