Volume 10 No. 8 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, February 20th 2014 CHEERING FOR THE WIN! - Team Canada fans watch the Olympic game between Canada and Finland at Boston Pizza on Sunday, and celebrated when Canada scored the winning goal. Front row: Graham Denyer,Keith Hughes, Lindsay Bolingbroke, Caitlin Low, Jeff Bolingbroke, Brent Cooper. Back row: Cory Chapman, Amanda Wood, Dave Wood and Eric Cockburn. Boston Pizza has the big screen tuned to all the major Olympic events, and if you mark “Uxbridge Public Library” on your receipt, a portion of the bill will go to the Library. Go Canada, and read on! Photo by John Cavers. Award-winning “Green” restaurant at the heart of Uxbridge by Nancy Melcher seven times more energy per square an on-site review of their operations. munities and creating a real sense of British Columbia, to provide food It should come as no surprise that foot than other commercial buildings”. They must meet minimum standards pride in their staff. service dedicated to environmentally- Donna and Joel Van Veghel have gar- Since 2009, LEAF has been helping for ten key areas, including energy use, Frankie's Ristorante and Baked at friendly practices. nered more awards for outstanding the Canadian food service industry food purchasing and menu items, Frankie's have been given the highest An interesting sidebar to this story is service to their customers. Both reduce its environmental impact, and waste and recycling, building and loca- possible recognition for their efforts. that Frankie's Ristorante is the place Frankie's Ristorante and Baked at make it easier for diners to find certi- tion, furnishings and decorative items, Frankie's was awarded the Level 3 local food inspectors often choose for Frankie's have been recognized by fied green restaurants. LEAF's goal is and water use. There are three levels of LEAF Award. According to the LEAF their meals. In addition, all the take- Leaders in Environmentally to reduce the environmental impact of certification, each demonstrating a website (www.leafme.ca), “The facility out containers and utensils are com- Accountable Foodservice (LEAF) with establishments by targeting energy, higher level of environmental commit- has reached the top level of environ- pletely compost-able, cutlery included. their highest award. water, and waste reduction. ment. mental sustainability. The facility If take-out customers bring their own Restaurants are massive consumers of They also promote community part- Every restaurant and bakery in makes a continuous effort to reduce containers they're entitled to a dis- energy: ovens, cooktops, refrigeration, nerships and the “farm to table” prin- Canada could seek certification. Very environmental impact, and con- count on their order. Local artists' and dishwashers running constantly, ciples. Joel explained, “Diners who are minor modifications could ensure a tributes above and beyond that of works grace the walls, providing yet and pre- and post-consumer food energy-conscious themselves appreci- Level 1 Leaf Award: more commit- other facilities to provide the most sus- another reason to LEAF your cares at waste disposal, plus cleaning agents, ate the chance to get their food from a ment is necessary for higher levels. tainable food service experience to its home, and head to Uxbridge's latest contribute to more energy consump- place that also is working to reduce “It's very affordable to do the certifi- patrons.” High praise indeed, but not Award-Winning establishment! tion to deal with the waste from these energy consumption. This certification cation process,” Joel explained. “We an unexpected appraisal of the ongoing items. The Canadian Restaurants proves, especially here in Ontario, that decided to go for Level 3 or bust. commitment to green practices from Association says, “...restaurants and we are doing our part.” We're trying to do our part to make the team that operates the two commercial kitchens use about five to LEAF-certified restaurants undergo our businesses as green as possible.” Frankie's establishments. By making a few These local eateries join a select group changes, restaurants of Ontario food service locations to be Inside This Week’s Cosmos can effect substantial LEAF certified, including Balzacs reductions in their Coffee Roasters, with locations across Worth Stewing for . 3 waste stream and much of southern Ontario, The Beaver energy costs, which in Valley Ski Club, PJ's restaurant at Molloy first to file . 6 turn has a positive Guelph University, Frankie Tomatto's effect on the environ- in Toronto, and Cafe Belong. Uxbridge girls to take on Ontario . 7 Uxbridge Huck Finn Day Photo by Renée Leahy ment. This can great- However, it's important to note that Township of Uxbridge Published by www.town.uxbridge.on.ca Bruins heading for the best of seven . 9 ly improve their Frankie's Ristorante is the ONLY image and customer Level 3 establishment in Ontario. IT’S HERE! Find your copy of the 2014 Community Guide inside THIS edition of The Cosmos. Also avail- Murdoch Mysteries author coming to call . 11 appeal, making them They join a growing list of eateries able at the Cosmos office, and municipal buildings in leaders in their com- across Canada, from Newfoundland to Uxbridge. The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, February 20th 2014 51 Toronto Street South The Corporation of Follow the P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge L9P 1T1 Township Online Tel: 905-852-9181 The Township of Uxbridge Fax: 905-852-9674 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca Council & Committee TOWNSHIP BIDS AND TENDERS FROM THE TAX UXBRIDGE Meeting Schedule Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. OFFICE... PUBLIC LIBRARY for February/March QUOTE Q14-03 2014 Interim Tax Bills 905-852-9747 REQUEST FOR QUOTES All 2014 Interim Tax Bills have For individuals or companies Monday, Feb. 24th HORSE AND WAGON RIDES IN now been mailed. Payments wishing to contribute to our library: COUNCIL 7:00 p.m. DOWNTOWN UXBRIDGE are due on the due dates. Adopt-a-Magazine with your Payments must be received name etc. recognized on the dis- Monday, March 3rd Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, or paid on or before the due play shelf of the selected periodi- March 4th, 2014 by: Debbie Leroux, Clerk, cal. COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. dates. Township of Uxbridge For those wishing to make a The FIRST Tax more sizable donation, consider Monday, March 10th Installment is due on becoming part of our 'Volumes of March Break - Bid and Tender Documents are posted on the Township of Giving' program. This project is a Uxbridge's website at No meeting of Council February 25, 2014. sculpture of larger than life-sized http://www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/bids_and_tenders under The SECOND Tax books designed for inscription of Current Bid Opportunities and are available for downloading Monday, March 17th Installment is due on your choice, and will be a part of in Adobe Acrobat Version 6.0 or higher at no charge by fol- the Uxbridge Library as long as it COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. April 25, 2014. lowing the registration instructions on that page. Please is in existence! ensure that when you download the document, you add your Please pay promptly to avoid Wednesday, March 19th company's name to the Document Takers List in order to If you are eating at Boston Pizza receive any addenda that may be issued. For questions penalty. Committee of Uxbridge, please mark Uxbridge regarding downloading of documents, contact the Clerk's Public Library on your receipt and Adjustment Meeting Department at 905-852-9181, Ext. 220. For non-payment of the inter- 7:00 p.m. im tax levy on or before the a portion of your bill will come The bidder is solely responsible for ensuring receipt of all back to us! Thank you. addenda posted on the Township's website and that they respective due dates of each Monday, March 24th have been taken into account in the formation of their bid. In installment, a penalty of 1.25% shall be imposed on Musical Moments: Lots of toe COUNCIL 7:00 p.m. submitting a Bid, the Bidder acknowledges, understands and the first day of each calendar tapping fun and knee slapping, accepts the conditions noted in this article. To receive along with a variety of musical MPAC addenda by email, bidders must register on the Township's month and thereafter in which the default continues. Failure instruments, finger plays, and PRESENTATION website at http://www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/bids_and_tenders songs old and new! Classes led on the Current Bid Opportunities page. to receive a tax bill does not Wednesday, February 26, excuse the taxpayer from by popular musician, Kathy Reid- Delivery of Tender Documents by Mail: Where document tak- Naiman. Child accompanied by 7 p.m. at the Goodwood ers request delivery of any competitive bid documents by responsibility for payment of Community Center, 268 taxes nor liability for any adult for ages: 6-18 mos., 10:15- Highway 47. mail, the Township accepts no liability or responsibility, and is 10:45 a.m.; ages 19-36 mos., 11- not under any obligation, to ensure the document is received penalty or interest due to late payments. The penalty/inter- 11:30 a.m. Cost: $50/child, Thurs. MPAC (Municipal Property by the requestor within a time frame sufficient to allow the Apr. 3-May 22. Pre-registration is Assessment Corporation) est charges cannot be waived requestor to submit a bid. The request to use the mail, couri- necessary and spaces are limited. will explain their property er services or any third party for delivery of any competitive or reduced by the Tax valuation process and will bid documents to the document taker will be entirely at the Department or Council for any provide a demonstration of reason.