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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 4 / April 2011
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4 Town Talk Tidbits 5 The Business of... Ineo Stuidos 6
Local Products Easter Egg-cessories
Staff Managing Editor: Carly Foster Creative Director: Kirsty Kernohan Copy Editor: Jodi Avery MacLean Graphic Designer: Matt Filion Staff Photographer: Deborah de Ville Contributors: Julie Fitz-Gerald Ken Kukay Randy Loewen Cover: © Mats Ylinikka | Dreamstime.com
7 Reader Photos Celebrating Rain 8 April Community Calendar 15
Faces of Uxbridge On The Run With Katharine Shepherd
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Your Community 20 Years and Still Cruisin’: A look back at uxperience
17 Guest Column The Secret to a Great Lawn 18
From My Mom’s Kitchen Playground Granola Bars
Contact Us Phone: 905 862 3747 Email: info@uxbridgetowntalk.com www.uxbridgetowntalk.com Mailing Address PO Box 1035 Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N3 Office Address 24 Toronto St. N., Unit 1 Uxbridge, ON L9P 1E6 facebook.com/uxbridgetowntalk twitter.com/uxtowntalk
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Each year around this time, it starts. My husband, who is not at all one for keeping up with the Jones’, starts standing on our front porch, cursing our lawn. He points out brown spots. He speculates on insect infestation. He walks measured steps, tossing fertilizer and grass seed. He loads up the weed torch and goes on a flaming frenzy. It’s lawn season. So I asked local lawn expert Ken Kukay for a detailed how-to on creating a lawn worthy of neighbourhood envy. I plan to discreetly put it on Eric’s pillow and blame one of the kids. In other news, it’s Easter! A time of rebirth and spring and newness and chocolate and bunnies. We found the best products in town to celebrate the season – even ones with glitter. We also bring you a look at uxperience, the local, all-inclusive variety show that has tickled the funny bones of Uxbridgians for the past 20 years. Remember the IGA Watchers? An Air Farce to Remember with a plane landing on Brock Street? Read on for more, plus food for Earth Day and your packed community events calendar. Enjoy!
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Mark Your Calendar
While Easter, April Fool’s and Earth Day are the most famous observances this month, check out these other fun holidays in April: April 3: Find a Rainbow Day April 7: No Housework Day April 10: Sibling Day April 18: Pet Owners’ Day April 20: Cuckoo Day April 23: William Shakespeare’s Birthday April 26: Hug a Friend Day April 29: Zipper Day
Food, Lips & Books
Celebrate Earth Day Uxbridge style April 18: There’s Lead in Your Lipstick author Gillian Deacon joins Blue Heron Books, Elemi Organics and Frankie’s Ristorante in this unique event. A $30 ticket includes glutenfree appetizers, a Friggin’ lip balm and signed copy of Green for Life. Visit www.blueheronbooks.com or call 905 852 4282 for tickets and details.
Ux Vids
Want to learn more about our lovely Township? You’ll find some super videos on the Township’s website under culture and tourism about our trails, art, music, landmarks, the train station and more. A great resource for out-of-town family and friends coming to visit. See them at www. town.uxbridge.on.ca/culture_and_ tourism#tourism_video
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What is ART®? ART® is a patented, state of the ART® soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
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uses a combination of the 500+ patented techniques to resolve the issue working within the clients pain tolerance.
Is it covered by extended health benefit plans? Yes – because ART® at Elevate Therapeutic Services is done by Registered Massage What is it used to treat? Therapist Jasmine Mathews extendHeadaches, back pain, carpal tunnel ed health benefit plans will cover syndrome, shin splints, shoulder ART® treatments under the maspain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee sage therapy section of their plan. problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that Who can provide ART® can be resolved quickly – this tech- treatments?In Ontario, providers nique is great for overused muscles. must be a regulated health professional and have completed all What is an ART® treatment like? examinations associated with the Clients are clothed and taken three ART® courses and re-certified through the same examination pro- every year. Jasmine is the only ART® cess of all Elevate Therapeutic provider in Uxbridge and within Services clients. When tight or sore 25 km. muscles are noted the therapist
e talk to our fans each day on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/uxbridgetowntalk.com) but this month let them collectively pick our front cover! Check out some of their ideas – we laughed at how many people suggested chocolate! – and compare with what we decided on: Colleen Carruthers Lubbock - Bunnies, Eggs and chocolate!! Chris Roth - Daffodils.....April is cancer month.....lovely sign of rebirth and spring. Dawn Fisher - Ukrainian Easter Eggs..Pyansky! I try to do a couple of eggs a year; it’s time I spend remembering my Baba (grandmother). Jennifer Martens - Eggs! Kevin Alcock - Maple syrup production. Paige Warwick Morden - Daffodils with some cute rubber boots and a bunny. Le’Anne Megaffin - Spring flowers, chocolate, and bunnies! They all go so well together. Pierre Mitham - How about some of the local newborn horsies?
THE BUSINESS OF.... ...Ineo Studios
Story and photo by Carly Foster
WHO: Brett Simmonds, owner of Ineo Studios WHAT: With names such as Sinatra Lounge, Hendrix Playhouse and Beethoven Hall, this music haven is tucked into Technology Square just north of downtown Uxbridge. Since June 2010, its halls have resonated with full album recordings (for local band 1985) to piano recitals and summer music camps for kids.
recording equipment, instruments and suite rental $22.50/hour. Recording studio rooms for any level of performer, including rental $250-$5,000/hour. One recent rap music teachers. song took a record 316 takes to complete. WHY: “There’s a ton of awesome local music and bands in Uxbridge,” Simmonds says of launching a recording studio here. “Plus a lot of bands like to get out of Toronto to record.”
PORTFOLIO: Simmonds has worked with local talent Leah Daniels, composed music HOW: Despite a first chosen career path in for films and jingles for commercials. He phys ed, Simmonds fell in love with music recently produced a full album with Uxwhile working as a producer for films. “You bridge band 1985. can interact with artists at their shows, but BY THE NUMBERS: 7 rooms. 7 guitars, 2 it’s totally different when they’re in their pianos (1 grand, 1 digital), 5 amplifiers, 2 creative element in studio,” he says. Ineo drum kits, 16 recording channels. Teaching is stuffed with top-of-the-line sound and
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Long hours. The day before our interview, Simmonds was in studio with a band until 3 a.m. BIGGEST REWARD: “This is my life,” he says. “The biggest reward would be to have some of my produced music go huge. I just love when people bring their music to me.” NEAT: Ineo is Latin for to create, to step into. CONTACT: www.ineostudios.com 905 862 3787
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Easter Egg-cessories Unique Wreath
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The delicate eggs and hardy twigs on this wreath form an eye catching juxtaposition that will make you the envy of the neighbourhood all springtime long. $39.95 at La Petite Fleur, 43 Brock St. W.
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Blue Delight We couldn’t resist the bright blue of this cocktail that reminded us of spring. A delicious treat for the grownups with passion fruit, cognac and vodka. $24.95 at the LCBO, 2B Wellwood Dr.
Egg-tastic Whether crafted into an airy Easter casserole or decorated with food colouring, eggs are a quintessential symbol of Easter. Stock up! $2.49 at Kawartha Dairy, 304 Toronto St. S.
Bling My Eggs
Kitchy Chicks
With styles such as marble, candy apple and pearlescent – and such an affordable price tag – your kids will love creating these designer decorations. $2 at Dollarama, 4 Banff Rd.
This charming trio dances and swings to “We Got the Tweet”– a play on the classic by the Go-Go’s. A timeless accessory that will make the whole family smile. $24.95 at Hallmark, 28 Wellwood Dr.
READER PHOTOS
Taken after a rainfall on our small farm just outside of Uxbridge. Submitted by Katie Fisher
Celebrating Rain We frequently use this picture to reaffirm each year which boy chose which umbrella because, these days, they both want the blue one! Submitted by Sue Cathcart-Mills. My daughter, Regan, twirling around our backyard just after a rainfall. Submitted by Robyn Miller.
Spotted after a heavy rainfall last summer at the Rolling Hills Farm & Guesthouse property. Submitted by Anja Kooistra. There’s nothing more fu in the spring for Lucy than dancing in the rain! Submitted by Carly Foster.
For our May issue, we’d love you to share your wedding photos. Email them to carly@sweetworldmedia.com by April 13, 2011.
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My son, Gordie, playing in the rain on our back deck. Submitted by Dianne Stott.
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APRIL COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, April 1
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike This is a moderate to fast pace hike in Walker Woods. Meet in parking area. No dogs please. Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Walker Woods, east side of Concession 6 Contact: 905 477 2161 www.oakridgestrail.org
Saturday, April 2
The Captain’s Dinner & Dance Fundraiser for the upcoming Come Cruise with Ux! uxperience show. Enjoy a fabulous sit down dinner with live entertainment and dance the night away to a DJ. Tickets $30 each at Sugar FX. Time: 6 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St. Contact: 905 852 7811 www.uxperience.ca Interactive Dinner Theatre Event Precious Minds fundraiser. Roast beef dinner, live auction and dancing. Tickets $75/person. Time: 6:15 p.m. Where: 21980 Highway 12, Sunderland Contact: 905 982 0882 www.preciousminds.com
Sunday, April 3
Books and Brunch Award-winning author Terry Fallis in conversation with Ted Barris. Terry’s book Best Laid Plans was chosen as the best Canadian book of the decade for Canada Reads 2011. $20 includes full brunch. Time: 11 a.m. Where: Wyndance Golf Club, 4 Wyndance Way Contact: 905 852 4282 www.blueheronbooks.com
Monday, April 4
Yoga with Jill Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, you can practice at your own pace, choosing modifications offered to accommodate your own unique path. Relax and rejuvenate in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Time: 8 p.m. Ongoing for 9 weeks. Where: St. Andrew’s-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40B Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 473 3888 www.bodydesign.ca
Tuesday, April 5
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Spring is Here! Young lamb, tender asparagus, sweet peas and tart rhubarb. We are using all these ingredients in our spring cooking class to highlight the season’s bounty. $85 includes full meal and recipes. Time: 7 p.m. Where: The Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 862 3359 www.thepassionatecook.ca
Wednesday, April 6
Learn to Run Designed for the newbie runner. Participants will learn running techniques and training elements. Within 10 weeks watch your confidence soar as we cross the 5km finish line together! Ongoing for 10 weeks. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Elgin Park, Water Street entrance Contact: 905 473 3888 www.bodydesign.ca 10km Run Clinic If introductory running has become a routine, the next step is to master 10 kms. Clinic classes will consist of interval training, long distance runs, strength building, race preparation, visualization tips, feedback and running homework. Ongoing for 10 weeks. Time: 7:45 p.m. Where: Elgin Park - Water Street Entrance Contact: 905 473 3888 www.bodydesign.ca
Thursday, April 7
Gentle Fit For those just starting out, returning to fitness or maintaining their health, this class will focus on building strong muscles and bones. Have fun working at your own pace in this supportive and encouraging class. Ongoing for 12 weeks. Time: 6:45 p.m. Where: Uxpool, Recreation Room, 1 Parkside Dr. Contact: 905 473 3888 www.bodydesign.ca Charley’s Aunt Charley’s Aunt is late-Victorian farce at its best. First performed in 1892, it’s about two Oxford scholars trying to woo their young ladies under the watchful eye of Charley’s Aunt. Runs until April 16. Time: Various Where: Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S. Contact: www.onstageuxbridge.com
Friday, April 8
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike A 10-km, moderate pace hike in Durham Forest. Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Durham Forest, Concession 7 south of Hwy. 21 Contact: 416 655 2256 www.oakridgestrail.org
Saturday, April 9
April Showers Luncheon and Cards Lunch followed by cards or other board games. Cash bar. Tickets $60 for a table of four or $20 each. Sold in advance at Presents, Woods & Woods or by calling Jean at 905 852 6816 or Jane at 905 862 2867. Time: Noon Where: Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: See above
Sunday, April 10
Let’s do Lunch...or is it Linner? Brunch is a great way to entertain friends and family and still have your Sunday night to prepare for the week to come. Smoked Salmon Gourgeres, Caramelized Apple Crepes and more. $85 includes a full meal and recipes. Time: 11:30 a.m. Where: The Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St.W. Contact: 905 862 3359 www.thepassionatecook.ca
Monday, April 11
Urban Pole Walking If you enjoy walking, give Urban Poling a try! By using custom poles (provided), reduce stress on your joints, improve your posture, and burn up to 400 more calories compared to regular walking. Ongoing for 7 weeks. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Centennial Park, behind the Township office, 51 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 473 3888 www.bodydesign.ca
Wednesday, April 13
Aromatherapy Workshop Level 1 This course provides a basic introduction to aromatherapy and essential oils, including safety, contraindications, methods of use and dosage, and an essential oil profile for 10 different oils. Cost: $25/ person. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Elemi Organics, 58 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 5575 www.elemi.ca Horticultural Society Meeting Our guest speaker is The Passionate Cook’s Essentials’ Lisa Hutchinson, who will be doing a cooking demo featuring this year’s Society seeds (parsley and peas). Guests $5, yearly membership $15. Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: 905 852 7232 www.uxbridgehorticulturalsociety.com 12 Months to Health Speaker Series Topic: The Many Faces of Stress. Guest: Susan Kern, M.Sc., Uxbridge Weight Loss & Wellness. Explore a variety of stressors, including nutritional, infectious, environmental and electromagnetic radiation, and what you can do to stay balanced. Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Horseback Riding Free! Children 5 to 8 years can try riding their own horse. Advance registration required. Hosted by Take TIME Uxbridge. Time: 12 - 4 p.m. Where: Wake Robin Farm, 563 Albright Rd. Contact: 416-526-1298 www.taketimeuxbridge.ca
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Where: Pathways to Peace Yoga & Healing, 58 Brock St. W. Suite 204 Contact: 416 571 0447
Saturday, April 16
Giant Book Sale A used-book sale in the meeting room. Thanks for your support! Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 9747 www.uxlib.com Frisbee Golf Free! Hoops around Elgin Park are the holes, so bring your Frisbee or use one of ours. Durham West 4-H’ers will be there to show you how. Hosted by Take TIME Uxbridge. Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Where: Elgin Park, 180 Main St. S. Contact: 416-813-7654 ext. 1431 www.taketimeuxbridge.ca Blues-Rock Phenom Greenbank Folk Music Society welcomes exciting young artist Jimmy Bowskill. Tickets $25 at Blue Heron Books and P O E Design in Port Perry. Time: 8 p.m. Where: Centennial Hall, Hwy 12, Greenbank Contact: 905 852 5019 www.globalserve.net/~ynot/grnbnk.htm
Sunday, April 17
Uxbridge MS Walk The Uxbridge MS Walk is in support of individuals affected by multiple sclerosis in the Durham Region. Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Uxbridge Secondary School, 127 Planks Lane Contact: 416 922 6600 nicole.ansell@mssociety.ca
Monday, April 18
Celebrate Earth Day Meet Gillian Deacon, author of There’s Lead in Your Lipstick. $30 ticket includes signed copy of Green for Life, one Friggin’ Lip Balm and gluten-free appetizers. Time: 7 p.m. Where: Frankie’s Ristorante, 1 Main St. S. Contact: 905 852 4282 www.blueheronbooks.com
Tuesday, April 19
Easter Bunny Cake Decorating Celebrate Easter at the Zehrs Cooking School by making a cake in the shape of a Bunny Rabbit. Don’t miss this special creature. Register at Customer Service or by phone. Time: 6 p.m. Where: Upstairs at Zehrs, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009
Wednesday, April 20
Aromatherapy Workshop Level 2 During this course, participants will profile carrier oils and essential oils, and learn to blend. Each participant will make their products to take home. Aromatherapy level 1 is recommended before taking this course. Cost $25/person. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Elemi Organics, 58 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 5575 www.elemi.ca Experience India An evening with author Sarita Mandanna as she chats about her book Tiger Hills. Tickets are $75 and include a signed copy of the book, Indian food with wine pairings, and a discussion of the regional ingredients and the recipes. The event is also running on April 28.
Time: 7 p.m. Where: The Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St.W. Contact: 905 852 4282 www.blueheronbooks.com
Thursday, April 21
Uxbridge Genealogy Group April Meeting Welcomes guest speaker Jan Wilson. Topic: Photo Solutions. The group meets at the Uxbridge Library, with new and returning members always welcome. $2 donation at the door. Time: 7 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Library, 9 Toronto St. S Contact: 905 852 5079 www.uxgen.net
Friday, April 22
Lynne Mcilvride Evans’s Annual Easter Studio Show Lynne has a solo art show Friday to Monday of Easter weekend yearly in her studio/ house between Uxbridge and Port Perry. All are welcome! Time: 1 p.m. Where: 415 Scugog Line 8, Port Perry Contact: 905 852 7768 www.mcilvride-evans.com
Saturday, April 23
Run for the Diamond Raise money for the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary and have a chance to win a $5,000 diamond from Rutldege Jewellers. Several distances, runs and walks available. Time: 7 a.m. Where: Wooden Sticks, 40 Elgin Park Dr Contact: 905 852 9771 ext. 5237 www.uxbridgehalfmarathon.ca
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Geo-cache Scavenger Hunt Use a GPS to find the hidden treasures. Swap your treasure for another from the cache. Let the U12 Uxbridge Boys Soccer Team show you how. Elgin Park and Township office Time: 2 – 4 p.m. Where: Various Contact: 416-813-7654 ext. 1431 www.taketimeuxbridge.ca
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Sunday, April 24
Easter Egg Hunt In addition to the egg hunt, there are prizes for every child, food for all families and, our newest addition, the chili cook off. Prizes will be awarded to the top three recipes. Open to all! Attendees must preregister on our website. Time: Noon Where: Barton Farms Herrema Soccer Fields Contact: 905 852 2295 www.bartonegghunt.com
Thursday, April 28
Kennedy House Master Plan Meeting A preliminary concept for Kennedy House will be available for review by residents. Your input and suggestions are important and will assist to develop the Master Plan. Plan to attend and bring your vital community perspective. Time: 7 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Council Chambers, 51 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 9181 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/kennedy_house
Friday, April 29
Broadway and Beyond One Voice Singers present their spring shows Broadway and Beyond on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets $15 at Presents. Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 65 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 0770 www.onevoicesingers.org
Monday, April 25
Doh-Nuts! Join us in the Zehrs Cooking School to learn how to make your own sweet doh-nut muffins. No supplies necessary, so come as you are! $12+HST. Time: 10 a.m. Where: Upstairs at Zehrs, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009
Tuesday, April 26
Meatless Meals People are trying to cut back on eating meat, so why not institute a meatless meal or two in your weekly meal schedule? Tagliatelle with basil pesto, saffron rice pilaf and more. $85 includes full meal and recipes. Time: 7 p.m. Where: The Passionate Cook’s Essentials, 68 Brock St.W. Contact: 905 862 3359 www.thepassionatecook.ca
Wednesday, April 27
As We See It Travelogue:Jordan and Egypt in 2010, well before the present situation. A wonderful journey through this ancient and modern part of the world! $2 for treats. Time: 1 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 9747 www.uxlib.com Lotions & Potions Learn to make your own natural, organic lotions, creams and body butter. Participants will take home a variety of products they make during this workshop. Cost $70/ person. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Elemi Organics, 58 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 5575 www.elemi.ca
Saturday, April 30
Huck Finn Day A free family-fun day, including kids parade, fishing, prizes and food. Fishing rods and more available for use for free all day. Come join this big day of fun for the whole family! Time: 9 a.m. Where: Elgin Pond, corner of Main and Reach streets Contact: 905 852 3315 or 905 852 9181
Regular Events
Artists of Uxbridge The group meets weekly to draw and paint, share demonstrations, and to participate in various workshops. The meetings take place Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. - noon Where: Zehrs Community Room, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 6357 www.artistsofuxbridge.ca Mat Bowling Join the group every Thursday through the winter months. Bowls provided. Time: 1:30 p.m. Where: Senior’s Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: 905 852 9477 Weekly Ladies Interdenominational Community Bible Study The meetings take place on Tuesdays and all ages are welcome. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock St. W Contact: 905 862 2846
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Children’s Play Group The group meets on Tuesdays and all ages are welcome.
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Running is part of Katharine Shepherd’s life. She is the organizer of this year’s Uxbridge Half Marathon. Photo by Randy Loewen
Easter egg hunt for the young participants. The courses for the major events wind through the scenic Uxbridge Countryside Preserve and on several beautiful holes of the Wooden Sticks Golf Club. Approximately 700 participants are expected this year with hopes of reaching 1,000 to 1,500 runners in the years to come. “It is so exciting to see people lining the streets the whole route long cheering you on,” beams Shepherd. “It’s a great atmosphere!” And with her order already placed for perfect weather, it just couldn’t get any better for a very memorable day. Randy Loewen lives in Uxbridge with his wife and has three children. He owns and operates Spectrum Administrative Solutions, and is a partner of Studio 4 Photography (www.studio4photography.ca).
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xbridge resident Katharine Shepherd always seems to be on the run...literally. If she isn’t teaching piano, volunteering her time with the Uxbridge Minor Hockey Association or keeping pace with her husband, Paul, and three sons, Daniel, David and James, she is often found pounding the pavement in preparation for her next big race. Shepherd’s passion for long distance running started more than 25 years ago when she met a friend who inspired her to take up the sport. “I love it,” she exclaims. “I have such a great support system of friends, and I learn a lot from them. It’s part of my lifestyle, now.” Shepherd’s very first marathon was the Toronto Marathon in 1998; however, after many weeks of training, she had discovered just a few days prior to the event that she was expecting her third child, James. “I was sick throughout the entire event,” she laughs. Since then, she has competed in the famous Boston Marathon in 2001, for which she had to qualify, and the Mississauga Marathon in 2005. As if long distance running wasn’t enough of a challenge, she fell in love with the triathlon – a gruelling sport that combines swimming, cycling and running into one event. To prepare for a triathlon, Shepherd alternates between swimming, cycling and running, spending between 15 and 20 hours each week in training. A highlight in her life was winning the Ontario Provincial Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships in Wasaga Beach in 2003, which automatically qualified her to participate in the Triathlon World Championships held in Queenstown, New Zealand later that year. It was at that event where she met fellow Canadian and inspiration, Simon Whitfield, who had won the gold medal in the triathlon in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Always ready for a challenge, Shepherd was approached by the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary to be the race director for this year’s Uxbridge Half Marathon, an annual event held to raise funds for the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Having been involved since its inception in 2008, she had a vision of what she would want to do if given the chance to direct the event: to conduct a well-organized race incorporating the unique theme of the “Trail Capital of Canada.” Held on April 23 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club, the Run for the Diamond includes something for everybody: a 21.1K, 10K and 5K race as well as the 300M Dash for Kids, which is followed by an
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YOUR COMMUNITY 20 Years and Still Cruisin’ by Julie Fitz-Gerald submitted photos
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t’s Wednesday evening and the drama room at Uxbridge Secondary School is alive in song. The three dozen or so chorus and band members of uxperience are seated facing the piano at the side of the room, sheet music in hand. Music director, Christina Enns, provides some instruction and the group takes it from the top, belting out the words to “Sea Cruise” by Frankie Ford. The room is comprised of 20-somethings to grandparents, and everyone in between. Cheryl Hinzel, director of this year’s show, is seated just inside the door observing the musical preparations for the 20th anniversary performance of Uxperience. Hinzel has been a part of the show since its inception, and this year is directing for the third time. Her journey with uxperience began 20 years ago at the Uxbridge Public Library where she was having story time with her three kids. Another mom, Cathy Christoff, introduced herself and talk turned to the new local variety group that Christoff and her husband were starting. “They were having their start-up meeting literally the next week,” Hinzel says. “I went and I’ve been in it ever since.” The group’s mandate has remained largely unchanged since it began in 1992: “To get together as a community, to have fun and to raise funds to give back to the community,” she adds. Uxperience has raised nearly $90,000 for various community organizations over the past two decades. Proceeds from this year’s show will go to Precious Minds Blaze Summer Camp. Apart from raising funds for deserving community groups, uxperience is also known for being inclusive. There are no auditions to participate in the show and skits are often written to suit those playing the roles. “The cool thing and the different thing about uxperience that no other group does is that we pick a theme and we write the whole show. We don’t buy rights to something and then put on a show that’s been done elsewhere. They’re completely and totally unique,”
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UXPERIENCE 2011 May 5, 6 and 7 at the Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S
• Tickets $18 adult, $10 children • Fundraiser: The Captain’s Dinner Dance April 2 at the Legion Hall, 109 Franklin St. • $30/person with formal dress • All tickets available at Sugar FX, 9a Bascom St.
Hinzel says. These one-of-a-kind shows have captured moments that you would only find in Uxbridge, like the year a filmed opening sequence was shot on Brock St. for An Air Farce to Remember. Where else could you see an airplane rolling through the middle of town, stopping for gas Visit www.uxperience.ca at the Peck Brothers’ Shell station? for more details And who could forget the famous I.G.A. Watchers, a recurring skit that saw Ken More, Steve David and Fred Cotie sitting on a bench observing the town’s daily comings and goings, sparking laughter from the audience before they even said a word. Cyndie Jacobs, a musician, joined uxperience one year after its inaugural show. “It’s my opportunity to play my flute and to do what comes natu-
Julie Fitz-Gerald is a freelance writer based in Uxbridge, where she resides with her husband and two young sons.
The Secret to a Great Lawn By Ken Kukay
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s the winter snow melts away, it reveals the horror that has been hidden for the last four months: your lawn. How are you going to turn that soggy, brown patchy mess into a lush, green carpet that is the envy of your neighborhood? The secret to a really great lawn is you need to build up what you can’t see—the roots. A thick root system will produce a more lush lawn, which will block out new weed growth and provide a less inviting place for damaging insects, such as grubs or chinch bugs. Your lawn, like you, needs food and water. Fertilize your lawn with a high-quality product four to five times during the growing season, including once in the fall or winter. Over-seed bare spots with grass seed or use sod to add a quick shot of green. Get your lawn mower blades sharpened as dull blades tear the grass tips, which will cause your lawn to dehydrate faster. In the summer, do not cut your lawn too short as this stresses the lawn, creating the perfect environment for weeds and insects to take hold. Water your lawn regularly, using 1” to 1.5” of water per week. Early in morning or in the evening is the best time to water. As for the weeds, try to pull them as soon as you can. For even better results, ask your lawn-care company about getting your lawn aerated at least once per season and have them provide you with an effective, natural weed- or insectcontrol program. You should also inquire about the benefits of getting your soil tested as it can also help create a healthy lawn. With a little time and effort you too can have that lawn which is the envy of the neighborhood. Ken Kukay is the owner of CopperRidge Property Management and member of the Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario. He also has the best lawn in Uxbridge! uxbridgetowntalk.com
rally to me,” she says of her 19 years with the performance group. “It’s my way of honouring my heritage and I love it. It’s also a great way to be involved in the community.” Community involvement is what brought Gary Newton out for the first time this year. “We are actually new to town in the last four and a half years. For me, it’s a chance to get out and meet people in the community, since I don’t work in town,” Newton says. While the chorus continues rehearsing, Hinzel heads back through the school to the renovated weight room, which has been expanded to include a sunken dance floor surrounded by mirrors. Here the dancers are learning choreography. For dancer Michelle VanDyke-Houghton, uxperience is a family affair. Her mom, Dale, sings in the chorus and her dad, Ed, plays drums in the band. “It’s a blast,” she says enthusiastically. “I got married a few years ago and moved away, so it’s nice to come [back to Uxbridge] for this. We spend January through May seeing each other a lot. It’s nice to be able to do that; it’s an experience that we share together.” After watching the dancers shake it to “All the Single Ladies”, by Beyonce, Hinzel heads back to the basement of the old part of the school (still known as “the dungeon” for any USS-alumni readers). This is where the writers, or “skitters,” are gathered, their desks arranged in a circle, pitching ideas and formulating skits for the show. John Wood has been performing skits in uxperience for the past 18 years. “I find I’ve grown as a performer each and every year,” he says. “I’m always learning things. It’s a great community to meet new people in, to meet new friends and to give back to the community.” Many hilarious skits are underway for this year’s show, which is a party cruise entitled, Come Cruise with ux. The audience will be brought aboard a three-day, two- night cruise—complete with a stormy night at sea, a mob dance and a sexy demo life-jacket tease. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a gut-busting night of local hilarity.
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FROM MY MOM’S KITCHEN Guest Recipe: Playground Granola Bars We pay homage to Earth Day on April 22 with this ultra easy and delicious granola bar recipe the whole family will enjoy. With our local schools practising litterless lunches, this is a great alternative to store-bought, packaged granola bars. Filled with whole grains and adaptable ingredients, such as seeds and dried fruit, it’s a super energy source with the added benefit of knowing exactly what’s inside. My daughter Kylah gobbled these up when I made them with chocolate chips for a treat. ~Laura
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rolled oats (not quick cook) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup wheat germ 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup raisins, dried berries, nuts or seeds (optional) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and generously grease a 9” x 13” baking pan.In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the centre, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. NOTE: Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.
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Laura Lake grew up in Uxbridge and now lives here with her three kids, aged 4, 3 and 1, and high school sweetheart husband. She’s a stay-at-home mom who has a passion for cooking and baking. In between eating and drinking much-needed coffee and taking care of her kids, she enjoys sharing her family’s favourite recipes and cooking tips at Laura Cooks: www.recipes.lakefamily.ca.
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