Volume 8 No. 4 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, January 26th 2012 EYES ON THE PUCK - Everyone was focused on the prize during first-period action at the Canadian Women’s Hockey League game at Uxbridge Arena Saturday. Photo byOctavian Lacatusu. Winter, Owen Road by Kathy Normandeau Inside This Week’s Cosmos Coffee with the costume queen... 3 Barris: the importance of social media... 5 The road to suicide prevention... 6 Uxbridger debuts historical novel... 9 Something the whole family can enjoy... 15 The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, January 26th 2012 51 Toronto Street South The Corporation of P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge L9P 1T1 Tel: 905-852-9181 The Township of Uxbridge Fax: 905-852-9674 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca Council and Committee Meeting WINTER ICE CONDITIONS CALLING ALL BUSKERS, UXBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Schedule for January & February ELGIN POND WANDERING MINSTRELS The Township of Uxbridge will be AND MAGICIANS!! Program Director, Pamela Noble, Monday, January 30 testing the ice conditions at Elgin Pond 905-852-9747,ext. 24 2 p.m. Budget Meeting throughout the winter: The Canada Day Committee is looking for local people willing to showcase their 7 p.m. PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING No Flags - We have not started to test WINTER PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES: FULL. Watch talent during the Canada Day Family VicDom Sand and Gravel (Ontario) Ltd. Red Flags - Ice is not safe to be on for details regarding spring sessions, with pre-reg- Yellow Flags - Skate with caution Celebrations this July 1st, 2012. The ZBA 2011-09, OPA 52, SPD 2011-11 istration opening on March 5 at 9:30 am. Monday, February 6th Please keep away from water inlets and out- hours involved are between 5:00 and FRIDAY, JANUARY 27…Lots happening at the COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. lets as ice thickness is compromised. Please 9:00 p.m.; there may be an honorarium library! Thursday, February 9th note: Flags are located at the North End of for the participants chosen. If you are • AGIFT FROM THE HEART…PA Day,10:00-11:30 am, Council Education Session Elgin Pond. seriously interested in performing on 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stormwater Management Facilities grds. 1-3 Students welcome for a fun morning of Monday, February 13th Please keep off of all stormwater manage- Canada Day, the Committee would like Valentine games, stories and a craft, to create COUNCIL 9:30 a.m. ment facilities. Water levels fluctuate at to see a short audition. To arrange a something special for mom or dad! Cost: $4.00. 7:00 p.m. Public Planning Meeting - these facilities and these facilities are not time for this audition please phone Sign up now in the children's department. Jaekel ZBA 2011-06 safe for skating or other activities. Debbie Dickie at 905-852-5040. • FAMILY LITERACY DAY… PICK UP your free Monday, February 20th 'Journey to Learning Passport' now, with tips for the Family Day - No Meeting TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE whole family to learn at home, around the town, WINTER REMINDERS ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW and throughout the world! It is surprisingly easy to OVERNIGHT PARKING The Township of Uxbridge is undertaking Stage 1 of practice literacy skills in the things we do every day. a review and update of its current Zoning By-law - By- Please be advised that By-law 89-52 as law No. 81-19. The current By-law has functioned Simply check off at least 5 activities on your pass- amended prohibits overnight parking from effectively since its adoption in 1981. However it port and DROP OFF at the library by January 27 for November 1 until April 1 between the hours does not reflect the current policy framework of the a chance to WIN a prize basket! of 2 am and 7 am on roadways and Province, Region and Township. Certain compo- • 2012…UXBRIDGE LIBRARY CELEBRATES nents should also be revised to better serve the Municipal lots within the Township of needs of the community. 125 YEARS “Cake to Celebrate” Patrons are invit- Uxbridge. Stage 1 will focus on the review of zoning regula- ed for cake and coffee in the adult department, SNOW REMOVAL OBSTRUCTION tions applicable to the Uxbridge Urban Area. from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Watch for 'cupcakes to However, consideration will be given to modifications celebrate' in the Children's Department in Did you know that in accordance with the to general regulations and definitions applicable to Township of Uxbridge Traffic By-law 89-52, areas outside the Urban Area where specific issues February! it is an offence to stop any vehicle on a are identified or which are applicable to more than FAMILY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY. Start time : highway in such a manner as to interfere the Urban Area. 1:30 pm. Cost: $2.00 Sign up now or come a lit- Stage 2 will involve the preparation of a tle early to pay at the door. Feel free to bring pil- with the movement of traffic or the clearing Development Permit By-law for the rural areas of the of snow from the highway? Township outside the Urban Area which are the sub- lows for children wishing to sit on the floor! Water Please make sure you park off any high- ject of the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine and popcorn available too for $1.00 each. way or roadway so as to permit snow Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan. Sun. Feb. 5 Puss in Boots More information about the Study can be found on Sat. Feb. 25 Happy Feet 2 removal equipment and vehicles to clean the Township's website www.town.uxbridge.on.ca. or the streets during the winter season. by visiting the Township's Development Services Department. Mark the date… SIDEWALK RESPONSIBILITIES Public input is a key component of the study and is and consider attending our celebration gala: Registration Fair Snow Removal By-Law 2008-160 states welcomed throughout the Zoning By-law Review every owner/occupant of any building or process, with public open houses/workshops/meet- Feb 16 at the Arena vacant lot within the Township of Uxbridge ings being held at key points in accordance with the BOOK LOVER'S BALL work program. Set up 6:00, Open 6:30-8:00. All wel- shall clear all snow and ice from any side- Throughout the Zoning By-law Review, there will be AND BENEFIT come to come out and register! All wel- walk(s) adjacent to their property within 24 publication of notices of public sessions on the come to come out & set up.Contact Bev hours after the accumulation of snow Township's website and in the local newspapers as SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012 Northeast [email protected] and/or ice. required by the Planning Act, and directed by WOODEN STICKS Council. However, should you wish to receive direct or 905-640-3966. SNOWMOBILE BY-LAW notification by mail, or if you have written comments COCKTAIL HOUR 6-7:00 pm & Please keep the Township Snowmobile By- or concerns, please make your request or submis- 3 COURSE DINNER to follow The Tourism Advisory Committee Law in mind while operating your motorized sion, including your name, return address, telephone LIVE BIG BAND: “HOT AIR” is looking for new “not for profit” snow vehicle this winter season. You are number and email address to: DANCING and SILENT AUCTION events that promote tourism in not permitted to ride your snowmobile on BY MAIL: Uxbridge. any sidewalks, park lands or any other Mr. R. Vandezande, MCIP, RPP Tickets available at the adult desk - $95.00 each. If you have an idea or need help pro- Township property except to cross. Any per- Manager, Development Services Only 150 tickets will be sold. Purchase yours soon moting your event to a larger audi- Township of Uxbridge or better still reserve a table (8) for a wonderful son found in contravention of this By-Law is 51 Toronto Street South ence, we would like to help. Please liable to a fine. P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, Ontario evening out, to share in the recognition of our 125th submit your idea by January 31st to L9P 1T1 anniversary, and support the continued growth of [email protected]. BY EMAIL: [email protected] the Uxbridge Library. Black tie optional. UXBRIDGE INDOOR WALKING TRAIL BY FAX: 905-852-9674 THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE NOW CONDUCTS Want to stay active during the winter months? Walk the Indoor Trail , in the halls of Uxbridge Secondary School CIVIL WEDDING CEREMONIES. Monday and Wednesday evenings If you would like to use November 2/11 ± April 30/12 these services, Indoor Trail is open from 6:00 ± 8:00 p.m. :DONQ¶7DONIRU7HHQV± 7:00 p.m. please contact the Volunteers Needed! Please call Rebecca at 905-852-7831 Clerk's Department, by visiting Annual fee of $25 - sign up at Uxpool or at the door 51 Toronto Street South, No fee for children under 12 Please use the doors on the east side of the school Uxbridge or by calling Bring comfortable indoor shoes for walking ± cloak room available 905-852-9181. All welcome ± children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult No running, walking poles or strollers Uxpool . .905-852-7831 Uxbridge Public Library 905-852-9747 Zephyr Library Mon.,Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:30 am - 5 pm 905-473-2375 Arena . .905-852-3081 Tues., Thurs. 9:30 am - 9pm Sundays after Thanksgiving to May 24 weekend 1 pm - 5 pm HOURS Tues., Thurs., 2 pm - 8 pm Historical Centre .