Volume 9 No. 35 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, September 5th 2013 STORY-TELLING AT ITS BEST - Conrad Boyce acts out the poems of Robert W. Service in his one-man show entitled Eldorado - A Night in the Klondike. This unique performance is happening at the Historic Leaskdale Church this weekend only. For more pictures and information about the show, see the article on page 8, and the ad on page 15. Photos by Lisha Van Nieuwenhove. UXBRIDGE ICE DANCING PAIR TAKES GOLD IN LATVIA by Shelagh Damus first of seven events in the 2013- “added so much to the whole expe- “We were a bit more nervous head- elements. According to Mackenzie 2014 ISU Grand Prix series - and rience and were so supportive” of ing into the Free Dance…given that this “hurt our score and closed the While most teenagers were prepar- the team placed first. the entire team. we needed to try and hold onto our gap” between the Canadians and the ing for the next school year, Bent and MacKeen attended a The team “drew a tenth out of placement.” two teams behind them. When the Uxbridge figure skater Mackenzie skating seminar in Riga two years twelve for the short dance which Nerves aside, the team skated a scores came up they knew it was Bent and partner Garrett MacKeen ago. Familiar with the rink, they was a great draw,” says Mackenzie. clean program that they were going to be a “tight race.” It was too were laying the foundation for the “already had a good idea of what to Combined with a skate that the pleased with. The technical special- tight to call just on the scores alone upcoming skating season. expect,” says Mackenzie. They were team “could not have been happier ists, whose rating of difficulty on - with nerves on edge they waited Over the past weekend, the ice the only Canadian ice dance team at with” they were in first place going elements combines with the judges' until the final placement was dance team competed in Riga, this competition, but the other into the Free Dance component of scores for the final scoring outcome, announced and it was gold for the Latvia. The competition was the skaters from the Canadian team the competition. downgraded a couple of the team's continued on page 7 Inside This Week’s Cosmos New name, same game . 6 Tales of the North . 8 Coffee with an Ambassador . 10 Studio Tour not just paintings . 11 Playing ‘possum . 15 Surprise Visitor, Enzo Cres. by Renee Leahy The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, September 5th 2013 51 Toronto Street South The Corporation of P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge L9P 1T1 Tel: 905-852-9181 The Township of Uxbridge Fax: 905-852-9674 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca Council and Committee FROM THE TAX OFFICE... SALE OF UXBRIDGE 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK Meeting Schedule 2013 Final Property Tax Bills PUBLIC LIBRARY 4.7 L with approximately 211,500 km. for September All 2013 Final Tax Bills have been mailed. Program Director, Pamela Quotation forms may be picked up at Payments for these bills are due on the due Noble, 905-852-9747, ext. 24 the Municipal Offices in Uxbridge Monday, Sept. 9th date. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. COUNCIL 9:30 a.m. UXBRIDGE FALL FAIR: Be sure to The SECOND Tax Installment is due on Quotes will be received until Tuesday, Wednesday September 25, 2013. look for our booth this year featuring September 10 at 2 p.m., by Monday, Sept. 16th 'Technology at the library'. Learn Debbie Leroux, Clerk. COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. Please pay promptly to avioid penalty. how to download free eBooks onto Q13-12 various devices, get information on Penalty/interest charges will be added to our many programs for all ages, and Highest or any quote not necessarily accepted Wednesday, Sept. 18th tax installments not paid by the due date at fill out a ballot for one of our famous the rate of 1.25% on the first day of each COMMITTEE OF 'library' gift baskets! ADJUSTMENT calendar month. Failure to receive a Tax The Township of Uxbridge would like Notice does not excuse the taxpayer from FOOD for FINES September 16-27. to thank the following supporters and responsibility for payment of taxes nor lia- Monday, Sept. 23rd You bring the food, we'll waive the contributors for their help with the bility for any penalty or interest due to late fines! For every donation of food, 4th Annual Farmers of Uxbridge COUNCIL 7:00 p.m. payments. The penalty/interest charges $2.00 will be waived from your event held on August 28. cannot be waived or reduced by the Tax overdue fines. This does NOT Department or Council for any reason. include any reduction on lost or •Durham Region Economic Tax payments can be made by the follow- damaged items. Expired or home- Development ing: In person by Interac, by cheque or made food will not accepted. •Choko Authentic Apparel, cash, by mail (post-dated cheques are •Investsmart SPECIAL EXHIBIT AT THE accepted), telephone & Internet banking, READING BUDDIES •Teddy's Organic Market UXBRIDGE HISTORICAL CENTRE drop box, or at most banks. •PharmaSave This fun weekly reading support pro- •Shoppers Drug Mart The Dowling Scrolls If you did not receive your 2013 Final Tax gram gives children one-on-one •Tim Hortons Bill, please call the Tax Department at 905- •Canadian Tire 852-9181, ext. 211. reading practice with a caring volun- teer who enjoys reading and working •Durham Region Health Department with children! Buddies read together PLEASE RETAIN YOUR 2013 FINAL TAX Thanks also go to our volunteers BILL FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES. If a for pleasure and enjoy fun literacy- Elaine Leigh and Katie Chase for reprinted tax bill or receipt is required, a fee based activities that boost confi- of $10.00 plus HST will apply. dence, interest and joy of reading. donating their time, and to Councillor Pat Mikuse and Pam Beach - Event The program is designed for chil- Thank You Co-ordinators. Sept. 14 - 15, and 27 - 28, dren in Grades 1 to 3, including Tax Department French Immersion, and runs for eight 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ONLY UxPool is now accepting weeks - October 1/2 to November Visit the rare and remarkable Dowling 19/20 - on Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 resumés for the following Scrolls, an over 400-foot-long and 7- p.m. OR Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:45 positions: foot high painted canvas featuring p.m. biblical and ancient scenes and cities, spread over four scrolls. $20 per child includes a drink and Instructor/Lifeguards: Must have snack each week, plus, each This amazing work of art, rarely seen Current Red Cross WSI, LSS child/volunteer will receive a FREE on public display, was painted by Instructors, NLS, SFA Uxbridge's Reverend James Dowling in Join us for the first annual library card and any overdue fines the 1870s. Walk-a-Thon will be forgiven too! Assistant Instructors: Must have This special exhibit is included with Application forms for both children Current Red Cross AWSI and regular museum admission. Group on Saturday, September and volunteers are available in the Bronze Cross tours are welcome (please contact the 28th, to support the New Children's Department at the Library, Centre to book). Animal Shelter for Uxbridge- or download at You must be available for training in the Scugog. uxlib.com/ReadingBuddies evenings of: September 10, 11, REGISTRATION FAIR Deadline to register is Monday, 12 and 13. The event will take place between September 23rd. But don't wait until September 11, 2013 Scugog Township then ~ children/volunteers will be Please forward all resumes with a and Uxbridge Township. matched on a first come, first serve covering letter by September 8th to: For more information, please visit Uxbridge Arena and www.animal-shelter.ca, contact basis! UxPool, 1 Parkside Dr. Uxbridge, Community Centre Jack Ballinger at 905-852-9181, Thank you to our sponsors: ON, L9P 1K7 UXBRIDGE FAMILY DENTISTRY ext. 219, or email Attention: Carolyn Clementson Registration under one roof [email protected] and DR. VI TU BANH, for all sports, organizations! OPTOMETRIST. Email: [email protected] Uxpool / Summer Camps .905-852-7831 Uxbridge Public Library 905-852-9747 Zephyr Library Arena . .905-852-3081 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Tues., Thurs. 10 am - 9 pm 905-473-2375 Sundays after Thanksgiving to May 24 weekend 1 pm - 5 pm Historical Centre . .905-852-5854 www.uxlib.com HOURS Tues., Thurs., 3 pm - 8 pm Sat 10 am - 3 pm Animal Shelter . .905-985-9547 Township of Uxbridge documents are available in alternate formats upon Ux. BIA Chamber of Commerce . .905-852-7683 request. Please fill out the Request for Alternate Formats Form at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca or contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905- 905-852-9181 . [email protected]/www.uxcc.ca 852-9181 ext. 209 or at [email protected]. ext. 406 The Uxbridge Cosmos 3 Thursday, September 5th 2013 TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN THE STUDY The Township of Uxbridge has chosen Stantec Consulting Ltd. to develop a Stormwater Management Master Plan for the Uxbridge Urban Area and the Hamlet of Coppin's Corners, in order to define all anticipated works necessary to maintain and improve the storm drainage system while protecting the natural resources of the Study Area. This Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Master Plan is intended to improve the management of stormwater for both existing and planned development.