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Volume 5 | Issue 6 | August 2013

uxbridge town talk

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Town Talk Tidbits Fun Summer Facts

Peacefully Productive They Don’t Make Statues of Critics

Techy Tips Tech Talk

Spotlight On You Nadine Lauder

Faces of Uxbridge Dr. Vi Tu Banh

Guest Column Vince’s Market

Historically Speaking Elgin Pond

Your Community Local Living

Community Calendar August

UTT Kitchen Garden Muffins & Pasta Salad

Community Calendar Con’t...

Feeling Fine How to Experience More Abundance in your Life

STAFF Managing Editor: Elaine Leigh Graphic Designer: Holly Myers Sales Manager: Sandi Leigh

CONTACT US Phone: 905 862 3747 Email: info@uxbridgetowntalk.com www.uxbridgetowntalk.com

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Unlike the other summer months, August is merely the calm before the impending storm. Although August is a big vacation month for a lot of people, it is also the month to prepare for what seems like the start of a new year.

With the kids going back to school, some for the very first time, and a lot of parents going back to work, it takes a lot of preparation and focus to get everyone ready.

Although the kids want to take this last 4 weeks of vacation and just enjoy, we as parents want to prepare them for the upcoming school year by setting and keeping schedules again.

I as the mother of 3 young children, 20 months, 7 and 9, know how easy it is to allow everyone to make the most out of their summer, which in turn means we are all way off schedule. Breakfast is eaten at 10 some mornings, lunch maybe not until 3; hey if they are enjoying the park then why drag them home for lunch?

Dinner some nights is being eaten at 9pm, because it’s still light out and the kids have been enjoying the sprinkler.

So although August is a great summer month with lots of fun and exciting things to do, which can be relaxing and exciting for everyone, it is also a great month to regain some of that much need routine and prepare for the hustle and bustle of September, the ever dreaded back-to-school month.

Here in Uxbridge we have many great places to help prepare everyone for a new school year ranging from back to school supplies to educational activities and after school programs. Don’t forget to go shopping at your local stores to find all your supplies and take a look out for the many different after school programs that you will soon be able to register your children for.

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| fun summer facts | The Dog Days of Summer refers to the weeks between July 3rd and August 11th. They are named after the Dog Star (Sirius) in the constellation of Canis Major.

Ancient Romans and Greeks blamed Sirius for the extreme temperatures, drought, sickness, and discomfort that came in late summer.

The Summer Olympics takes place every four years. They were held for the first time in Greece more than two thousand years ago. The modern Summer Olympics were revived in 1896.

One of the more annoying parts of summer are the mosquitoes, which have been around for 30 million years. It’s said they can find warm-blooded mammals from 100 feet away.

Summers spent throwing a Frisbee back and forth owe their game to a pie maker named Mr. Frisbee. They were originally

designed as pie plates in the 1870s, and people started throwing them in the 1940s.

The first bathing suit for women was created in the 1800s. It was long sleeved with woolen bloomers.

Hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts until November 30th.

The frequency of a cricket’s chirps fluctuates with the temperature. If you count a cricket’s chirps for 15 seconds and add 37, you will have the approximate outdoor temperature (in Fahrenheit).

The Folies-Bergere theater in New York began offering air conditioning in the summer of 1911 to lure audiences in to watch films and cool off.

School summer vacations were invented by educator Horace Mann in 1840.

France’s Eiffel Tower can grow by more than 6 inches in summer due to the expansion of the iron on hot days.

Ice pops were invented by accident in 1905 by 11 year old Frank Epperson.

He mixed soda and water and left the mixture out overnight with the stirring stick still in it. Since the temperature was low, the mixture froze. He patented the idea in 1924.

Watermelon is actually a vegetable, not a fruit! It is most closely related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. The watermelon is composed of 92% water and early explorers often used hollowed out watermelons as canteens.

The names of the key summer months have Roman origins. June is named after Juno, who was the wife of Jupiter. Marc Antony named July after Julius Caesar and August was named after Caesar’s nephew, Augustus.

Uxbridge Fall Fair celebrates 100 Years of 4H Canada Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 6, 7, 8 Elgin Park, Uxbridge

Friday, Sept. 6

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10:00am Buildings and Midway Open 10:00am Barnyard Rodeo 11:00am Sheep Show, Goat Show & 4H Rabbit Show 12:00pm Open Dairy Show 01:00pm Durham West 4H and Open Lawn Tractor Pulling Club 07:00pm Demolition Derby (Smoke Free Bleachers) 10:00pm Buildings Close

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09:00am Heavy Horse Show 10:00am Buildings and Midway Open 10:00am Canine Equine Challenge GENERAL ADMISSION $10.00 CHILDREN GRADE 8 & UNDER FREE 11:00am Cruise-in Car Show, Baby Show, Poultry Show 12:00pm Beef Show WEEKEND PASS $25.00 PARKING FREE 02:30pm Horse Pull SATURDAY OFFSITE SHUTTLE FREE 05:00pm Fair Closes Kiddies Rides will close at 10:00pm. Ticket Booths will close at 10:30pm. All rides or attractions will shutdown promptly by 11:00pm.

No skateboards, no bicycles, wristbands must be worn, no alcohol, backpacks and bags will be subject to search.

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The Internet, computers and smartphones have made our kids adept at a great many skills – and we often fail to recognize it.

How times have changed! Technology used to mean a wired telephone, pocket calculator and fancy stereo system, but in today’s world, technology is everywhere and it shapes us as much as it drives progress. To be successful in today’s world we need little more than transportation and basic computer skills, and the former is becoming more optional with each passing day thanks to technological advances.

Many of us, especially parents, have a natural resistance to technology because of the relentless pace of change and the onslaught of negative daily news. Computer assisted crime, malware, privacy issues and technology abuse lead many parents to protect kids by delaying technology adoption. But I submit that although well intentioned, this is entirely misguided, especially when kids are young. True: 80% of kids have witnessed cyberbullying, but they will continue to do so. Also true: most experience a temporary addiction to technology. But isn’t that human?

So why not go ahead and let them be curious? Don’t hesitate to go beyond video chats and social media: just below the surface of the Web lies a rich world of awesomeness. From microlending to participating in planetary exploration, meteorite collecting to rocketry clubs, there’s a rich, real world to explore. Be a superhero and help them achieve something. Be a modern parent and let kids feel like superheroes themselves.

What about unsavory content? Here are three tips for lowering your blood pressure. Enable the Google Safety filter, toggle

BY CLAUDIU POPA

YouTube’s Safety Mode and sign up with OpenDNS. It’s very easy, free and will give you the peace of mind to jointly discover a world of knowledge without passively waiting for the next TV program to deliver more mindless content to your family.

If you liked this article I’d like to hear about some of the awesome hobbies you enjoy online with your young family. How has technology improved your relationships and what secrets do you want to share with other readers?

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| tech talk: cybersafety, fun and technology |

Claudiu Popa is the founder of KnowledgeFlow.ca. He is an author, speaker and lecturer on information and technology.

Want to get in touch? Connect with Claudiu on Twitter @ datarisk and on Facebook.ClaudiuPopa.com. KnowledgeFlow. ca is a non profit community education initiative.

Tips for Parents | Sourced From www.torontopolice.on.ca • • • • • • •

Learn about what your child is doing on the Internet - Know what Web Sites they are visiting, know what type of chat rooms, e-mail, and messages your child is involved in online Find out about Filtering Software that is available to block out objectionable material Set reasonable guidelines for computer use by your children monitor the amount of time spent on the computer and when Keep computer usage as a family activity by putting the computer in a family room rather than in the child’s bedroom Ensure your child does not give out personal information.

Have them use a ‘code name’ Create a password for your computer that is hard to guess but easy to remember and change it often Monitor your credit card bills

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BY ELAINE LEIGH

For this month’s “Faces of Uxbridge” I spent an afternoon with Dr. Vi Tu Banh. Some of you may know him personally or may have been to his Optometry practice on Elgin Park Drive, but there is so much more than meets the eye when it comes to Vi Tu Banh and his family. The Banh’s came to Uxbridge as refugees from Vietnam with the help, dedication and support from some special Uxbridge families and several local churches.

Vi Tu’s journey here was not an easy one; he experienced illness, malnutrition, and fear of the unknown.

Although a young child at the time, he was wise beyond his years, and chose to approach every challenge with optimism and a positive attitude. When I was speaking with Vi Tu I couldn’t help but find myself wondering how such horrible things can happen, yet at the same time I felt a sense of pride that fellow Canadians, and even more specifically Uxbridge families, opened their hearts to the Banh family. No one should have to experience the unmentionable things that Vi Tu’s family had to endure. In spite of the hardships, Vi Tu is one of the most inspirational and optimistic men I have ever had the opportunity to interview, and I learned a lot in the short time we were together.

Dr. Banh started his life in Uxbridge in a farm house. He and his family spent many days earning money by shovelling the driveway at CIBC and delivering newspapers on foot. Eventually his father was able to find work in Toronto, so they relocated, and with help from Uxbridge’s generous families they bought a house.

Although a mere child when he first settled in Uxbridge, Dr. Banh will never forget those that brought him and his family to Canada and to this great town.

Vi Tu continued to succeed in this new country; he was valedictorian at his high school graduation and was chosen from a group of 60 students to study as an Optometrist.

After gaining optometry experience in Toronto he returned to Uxbridge to open his practice in 2001, along with his brother, Dr. Michael Banh, a Dentist who opened his practice in 2008. When you visit Dr. Banh for the first time he will spend an hour with you, a standard practice for him. His years as an Optometrist in Toronto taught him that people respond well to education. Optometry is something he loves to do, for Vi Tu it is more than just a job, and this is evident in his practice. Vi Tu strongly believes in giving back to the community.

His optometry practice is only one facet of his life; he has developed scholarship funds and bursaries for students, a passion that he continues to support. Dr. Banh introduced me to one of the students he has had the opportunity to encourage and support. His belief in this particular youth shone as he explained what this young man has been able to accomplish. Malcolm Barton, 15, was looking for sponsors for his sport of Superfly racing. On his own he presented Dr. Banh with a written essay outlining his racing goals: “Dr. Banh talks a lot about goal setting and being successful. This inspired me to set goals of my own. I realized to achieve my goals I needed help so I asked if Dr. Banh would support my goals. He is very generous and supportive. He has helped give me an opportunity

to work with a great coach, Eric Orschel at bikenxs and also to race against some great competition from across the country.”

On a more personal note, Vi Tu, is an avid golfer and responsible for the “Winnie golf tournament” fundraiser in support of the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and the Uxbridge Scugog Animal Shelter. He is a teacher of Chi Running - an injury free, energy efficient technic - which he teaches at his clinic. Vi Tu is also a marathon runner. He smiles as he tells me he has read 700 books, incredibly with everything he has going on he also has the time to be an ardent reader.

With years of hard work, dedication and determination, not to mention an incredible philosophy on life, Dr. Banh has become an integral part of the Uxbridge Community. I predict that you will see Vi Tu involved in the community, continuing to give back and pay it forward, both statements he uses often and with passion, for years to come.

As a new resident of Uxbridge Elaine has taken the helm of Sweet World Media, publisher of Uxbridge Town Talk. Elaine has three passions, family, photography and her Golden Retriever Jake. With a new business, three grandchildren and plenty of photo opportunities in Uxbridge, life’s been busy but fun!

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In its 185-year history Elgin Pond has been known by various names, including Mill Pond, Gould Pond, Park Pond and even the Oatmeal Pond. The pond has served many purposes; it provided water for domestic use and fire fighting purposes, offered local residents a place to swim and fish in the warm summer months, and provided a rink for skating and a source of ice for the ice box in the cold winter months. During the town’s formative years, Elgin Pond powered several mills.

In 1828 John Plank a local tavern owner saw the need for mills in the area and sought permission to build a dam and saw mill. Plank constructed the dam and mill where the present dam at the Pond is, giving shape to a body of water known at the time as the Mill Pond.

The narrow creek valley of the Uxbridge Brook had high, solid banks, which raised the water level so it could be directed along a trough before falling on a water wheel, generating power for the mill equipment. Although it was an ideal spot to build a dam, Plank ran into difficulties maintaining it and thus abandoned the sawmill a few years into the project.

Joseph Gould, a young wheat farmer at this time, approached Plank looking for a place to store his crops. Plank refused to get involved with the mill again, and instead sold the mill to Gould hoping he would have better luck with it. Before long, the dam washed away worse than before; Gould employed help to overhaul the mill, but the banks continued to wash out. Gould traded the property to Abraham

Bagshaw, and went back to farming. Bagshaw rebuilt the dam but it washed out again! Without the use of modern machinery to aid in the construction and maintenance of the dam, the banks were destroyed time and time again. As it turned out, Bagshaw hadn’t got a clear title to the land, and after some legal involvement Joseph Gould returned to run the mill, this time with help from his brother-in-law Mark Shell.

The property was passed from one ambitious and optimistic man to another, with the mills falling in and out of operation, only to re-open as a different mill. Over the years, Elgin Pond has been the site of many a mill, from sawmills, lumber mills, and woolen mills to a chopping mill and oat mill. During the oat mill years (circa 1886 -1900) public school pupils would stop off at the mill for breakfast on – the –go; a handful of fresh oatmeal. The yellow brick house that sits on the North East corner of Bascom and Mill Streets was at one time a kiln for drying the oats. The oat mill operated into the 1900’s before the Quaker Oat Company bought it and closed it down. The Town of Uxbridge bought the property and the mill equipment in 1911 to secure a source for domestic water supply for the town’s residents…

To be continued. Look for more on Elgin Pond in a future issue of UTT. Research on Elgin Pond was conducted at the Uxbridge Historical Center and by consulting Allan McGillivray’s book Tales from the Uxbridge Valley, available for purchase at the Museum, and for loan at the Uxbridge Public Library.

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Born and raised in Uxbridge, Ontario, Elizabeth is a busy mom of 2 trying to carve out a life-work balance. She is selfproclaimed social-media enthusiast, gourmand, voracious reader and wanna-be writer.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Poolside Treats Ages 6-12. There’s nothing like lying by the pool in the summer sun, we’ll show your kids how to prepare some great summery sensations, including zesty Summer Salsa with Homemade Chips; delicious Grilled Vegetable Pizzas; flavourful Mediterranean Salad; and a luscious Pool Party Cake.

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

Santa Claus Rides the Rails in the Summer The York-Durham Heritage Railway has persuaded Santa to take a break from his summer vacation and visit the train. Santa will land on the train roof and visit each child to find out if they have been naughty or nice, and naturally take orders for this year’s presents. Children will be able to visit Santa during the journey.

using stop-motion animation. If you enjoyed movies like Wallace & Grommit, Coraline, Chicken Run and Fantastic Mr. Fox then this is the class for you! Learn, have fun and create your own mini-movie using your digital camera, ipad, ipad touch or other personal capture device. Recommended age 9+. $45+HST

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway St. Contact: www.ydhr.ca

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Blue Heron Studio, 62 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 4282

Uxbridge Community Sports Camp For kids ages 6-13. Really cool coaches make sure your kids have a blast and become a better athlete.

Kids will learn skills in basketball, ball hockey, flag rugby and soccer. All campers get a T-shirt and other cool stuff. Join us as we read bible stories, play fun games and meet lots of new friends. Camp runs Aug 12-16.

Art in the Park Come, stroll through our beautiful Elgin Park, that is filled with many trees. Talk with the artists. Watch how some of the artists apply their skill and knowledge to their works. Enjoy fun for the whole family with nearly 100 artists, free draws, children’s programs and free parking and admittance.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Al Fresco Dining with Chef Monique van den Wildenberg Dining al fresco is Italian for dining outdoors. Your sensational, summery selection includes yummy Grilled Pear & Gorgonzola Bites; tasty Mango Spinach Salad; succulent Prosciutto-Wrapped Salmon; and scrumptious Grilled Fruit Salad with Almond Mascarpone for dessert.

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Settler for a Day Learn how to churn butter, make cookies, do “chores,”plant seeds to take home and grow into a garden, play fun pioneer games, and more! Kids can come dressed in their favourite pioneer outfit, or choose one from the museum’s costumes to wear for the morning. $10. Ages 6-10. Preregister. Bring a picnic lunch.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact: 905 852 2059 www.livingwateruxbridge.ca

Pancake Crazy Today your kids will discover why pancakes have been internationally popular for so long, as they create sensational Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes; classic Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes; scrumptious Cream Cheese Pancakes; and delicious Spiced Pancakes.

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

Neil Flambe With author/illustrator Kevin Sylvester. He’s back for another round of fun but we could only get him for one day! Join Kevin for a fun-filled, full day workshop of cartooning and story making. Take on the persona of SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 Sylvester’s protagonist, Neil Flambe and learn to cook a delectable lunch at the Passionate 11th Annual Charity Winnie Classic Golf Tournament All proceeds go to the Uxbridge- Cook’s Essentials Cooking School and then eat it! $70 + HST Scugog Animal Shelter & the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Includes a power cart, 18 holes Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. of golf, free ‘goodie’ bag (worth more than Where: Blue Heron Studio, 62 Brock St. W. $30), bbq meal, and a shot-gun start.

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Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Elgin Park, Contact: 905 852 4227 lions@uxbridge.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Ice Cream Day on the Railway Come and ride the Heritage Train through the picturesque Oak Ridges Moraine and enjoy free Ice Cream that will be served to all Stouffville and Uxbridge passengers at the Uxbridge Train Station from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm compliments of Kawartha Dairy.

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway St. Contact: www.ydhr.ca

Time: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 Contact: www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

Time: 7 a.m.

Where: Foxbridge Golf and Country Club, 228 Brock St. E. Contact: 647-291-8860

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Stop Motion Animation With John Allen.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 Kids Jewellery Beginning principles of jewellery making with Denny Corbett. Have a whale of a time creating your own shells, pearls and frosted glass necklace worth admiration. Suggested age 10+. $45 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Blue Heron Studio, 62 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 4282

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A&W Cruisin’ for a Cause Since 2009, A&W Cruisin’ for a Cause has raised more than $3 million to help fund groundbreaking research and provide vital services across the country for the 55,000-75,000 Canadians living with MS. Buy a Teen Burger® on August 22nd and $1 will be donated to the MS Society.

Where: A&W Restaurant, 278 Toronto St.

4th Annual Farmers of Uxbridge Buy local and learn about the farm industry. Farmers that produce dairy, beef, pork, lamb, duck, fresh fruit and produce. Specialty items include local honey, maple syrup, sheep cheese, jams and a local wine producer.

Outdoor displays include fainting goats, goat milking demonstration and talking “Maple the Cow”. Over 150 vintage/antique cars on display for viewing. Free event, free parking.

Refreshments are provided. Join us in learning about our local farmers.

Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Arena Hall, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: 905 852 0206

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Blood Donor Clinic If you knew you could save a life in 1 hour would you? Well here is your chance…..donate blood. Each blood donation impacts the lives of three people.

Rally your family and friends and donate blood at the upcoming blood donor clinic.

Contact: 905 852 5009

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Mediterranean ‘Cruisine’ with Grace Allison Grace’s Mediterranean culinary cruise takes you to Greece and Italy, this fabulous feast includes fresh, flavourful Seafood Ceviche; creamy, chilled Avocado & Greek Yogurt Soup; succulent Porchetta* with warm, Italian-Style Potato Salad; and for dessert, luscious Ricotta Cake with Limoncello Cream.

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 5009

REGULAR EVENTS Uxbridge BIA Seniors Day Seniors are encouraged to come shop, dine & explore Uxbridge each Tuesday. On Tuesday, participating businesses will display an orange ‘Keep Calm Seniors Day Here’ sign. Stop by to discover special Seniors promotions, sale items, in-store guests, a demonstration, a free activity or a Seniors discount.

Contact: 905 852-9181 x 406

Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight On display June 8 to September 29.

Wed to Sunday and Holidays. 10am-4pm.

Come and tour this exciting new travelling exhibit which relates the history of Freemasonry and its influence on society today. Learn about Freemasonry and its history in Uxbrige.

Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6 Contact: 905-852-5854

Time: 1:30 - 7 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St. Contact: 1 888 236 6283 www.blood.ca

Uxbridge Farmers Market Providing farm fresh produce & meats, homemade preserves & baking, honey & maple syrup, as well as handmade crafts & artwork. Open every Sunday 9am - 1pm.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W. Contact: www.uxbridgefarmersmarket.ca

Kids Snacks Hey Kids do you like snacks?

Well we will teach you how to make, yummy Apple Nachos; amazing Grilled Jam & Cheese; tasty Muffin Cup Tacos; scrumptious Cheese Calzones; and delectable Dessert Pizza.

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 Toronto St. S.

Summer Open Doors St. Paul’s Anglican Church will provide free guided tours of this beautiful local Church built by local craftsmen in the 1880’s. Free cold drinks. Weekly on Wednesday and Saturday until September 1.

Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 7016

August is already here!

We hope you’re enjoying your summer

Uxbridge Community Midwives is accepting new patients

CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION 905-862-3535 W W W. U X B R I D G E M I DW I V E S . C O M

Fridays at the Foster A different concert each Friday until October 26, 2013. Admission is donation at the door. A free draw at the end of the month.

Time: 6:45 - 9 p.m.

Where: The Thomas Foster Memorial, 7239 Conc. Rd. 6

Ladies Monday Night Ride Durham Mountain Biking Association weekly ride for women of all abilities. Continues till midSeptember (except on long weekends). All welcome.

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Where: Durham Forest, 3789 Conc. Rd. 7 Contact: www.durhammountainbiking.ca

Wednesday Night Ride Durham Mountain Biking Association weekly ride for all levels of riders. Continues till mid- September. All welcome.

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Where: Durham Forest, 3789 Conc. Rd. 7 Contact: www.durhammountainbiking.ca

Cruise in Classic Auto Show Held weekly on Thursday evenings. Come out and see the great autos on display and enjoy the entertainment.

Time: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W.

Summer Day Camps August 19 - 23. Camp includes creative activities, crafts, teamwork skills, laptop time/training, games and activities galore! Camp includes a Friday afternoon swim at the Uxpool. Register at the Uxbridge Public Library in the Children’s Department.

Early Drop off/pickup available. Spaces are limited, register quickly. $100/week grades 1 - 4.

Time: 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. Contact: www.uxlib.com Submit your events online at www.uxbridgetowntalk.com Uxbridge Town Talk Advertisers receive highlighted ads in our calendar.

Listings for the print calendar are due in advance of the beginning of the month. We are not responsible for errors and omissions, and reserve the right to edit for space.

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| they don’t make statues of critics |

BY DARRIN DAVIS

“You’re really going to try and sell THAT painting? Are you sure? Isn’t it a little, um, you know... not so good?”

“If your music had the potential to really matter to people, wouldn’t more fans come out to your shows?”

“Wouldn’t you feel better about life if you stopped doing all these artsy things that don’t make much money, and focused on bringing home the bacon?”

“You are a certified dingbat.”

These are all snippets of conversations I’ve heard recently.

Where, you ask? At the subterranean coffee-shop? At the window-seat of my favourite gluten-free ristorante? At my nephews baseball game?

Nice guesses, but all incorrect. These ‘conversations’ were overheard somewhere much closer to home for me: Inside my own head.

I’d like to introduce you to the rusty old curmudgeon doing the talking. His name is Falstaff. He’s my inner-critic, and he can be one heck of a jerk. I named him last year, as a way of separating his pompous, nagging voice from that of my true inner-voice, the one that is kind to me, and wants me to keep moving forward and expanding through life.

I leave you with a story from my honeymoon: my wife and I had chosen Ireland as our destination. I was reading up on James Joyce (as all self-respecting visitors to the Emerald Isle ought) and came across several early critical responses to his masterpiece, Ulysses.

The critics DESTROYED this book. It was kind of heartbreaking to read what these (at the time) well-known literary critics were saying about his work. ’Absolute childish rubbish.’ ’Mr. Joyce does not know the first thing about writing...’ and worse!

When we arrived in Dublin, one of the first places we visited was St. Stephens Green, and the famous statue of James Joyce. As I placed my newly purchased Irishman’s cap on the statue’s head and man-hugged the iron bust of the great novelist, it struck me: I’ve never seen a statue of a critic.

Not once. But they sure make a lot of statues for those artists who fight through their fears and create works of deep personal meaning, even if they aren’t understood when they first hit the scene.

So give your inner-critic a name, and keep on digging deep, finding what makes you sing and sew and shutter-snap, and maybe say a little prayer for those poor, lowly critics who don’t get you yet. They’re going to look SO ridiculous when the world finally catches up to the meaning of your work...

Darrin Davis is a professional Singer/Songwriter, Painter, Photographer and Creativity Coach. The CEO of Peacefully Productive Inc, Darrin lives in the wildwood splendor of Uxbridge, Ontario with his lovely wife Amy and his incorrigible puppy Dublin. (All 3 are relentless Blue Jays fans.) www.reverbnation.com/thedarrindavisband www.etsy.com/shop/crazyuncleart

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We are fully stocked with perennial colour all season long

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When we create something out of nothing it stirs up a lot of things, in our own heads and in the minds of others. Lots of other people may get inspired. Even if what we create isn’t necessarily A-list, magazine cover material, it still has meaning, both to ourselves and those around us. Telling your story, in any number of ways, shows other people who may not yet have the courage that it’s ok to express their own unique story, and that’s a big deal.

Inspiring people is awesome, and an admirable goal…..But sometimes creating brings out another side of people. Jealousy, and a little resentment that you’re doing it, and they’re not. Insecurities abound when things take flight, and sometimes, alongside the beautiful poems, photographs, cupcakes, homeopathic remedies, handmade soaps, or repurposed vintage furniture we create, we also create a critic.

Let me tell you, critics are a dime a dozen. Kick over most rocks or decaying swamp logs and you’re bound to find one scurrying about. Drag a cup through a murky, well-wormed puddle, I bet you’ll scoop up a little critic. Shopping mall parking lots, art gallery openings, acoustic open-mics... they’re everywhere.

But don’t let ’em get you down.

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Nadine Lauder is a local artist who has been busy creating ever since she picked up her first crayon at a young age. She works predominantly in the medium of painting, but does express herself in various other forms of art. Nadine has completed numerous art courses and has had the pleasure of learning different techniques from other local artists. Her last venue was the Square Foot Art Show at the Twist Gallery in Toronto. A couple of murals have been drawn out by Nadine and painted by the staff members at Ajax Pet Care, and she enjoyed painting the beer trailer for Stouffville’s Strawberry Festival. For the last year Nadine has been focused on the art of doodling or “Zentangle” (a style created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts). This drawing or doodling of repetitive patterns is an imaginative, neat and clutter-free way of creating art in a very soothing and Zen like form. Nadine is teaching this relaxing art form at the Blue Heron Studio. There are classes for children, adults and seniors. If you can put pen to paper.....you can doodle!

Nadine currently lives and works in Uxbridge

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BY GIANCARLO TRIMARCHI

Vince’s Market is an Independent Grocer located in Sharon, Newmarket and Uxbridge Ontario. We pride ourselves on fresh departments such as produce, bakery, meat and deli.

Our history runs deep in the areas we serve as the first Vince’s was actually established in Toronto in 1929.

The Vince brothers moved the location to Sharon in 1956 as an openair fruit market. Carmen Trimarchi purchased the market in 1986, and has grown Vince’s along with his partner Brian Johns and son, Giancarlo Trimarchi, to three locations.

Vince’s opened its doors in Uxbridge in March of 2009. Carmen’s plan to be in Uxbridge began many years earlier in the 90’s when he purchased some residential land on Toronto St. in the hope that one day he would be able to expand and open a new location. Vince’s was so very proud when the development process began, there was actually a petition signed by local residents to the Town asking for Vince’s to be permitted to develop. For this, we are forever grateful, as Carmen’s vision became reality and we were able to develop and open the kind of supermarket we have always dreamed of.

We have a lot of amazing and talented people working for us. Without our team of supervisors and staff, our ability to provide customers with the very best fresh products would not be possible.

Our family is committed to being a strong, community focused independent grocer. In order to be successful in such a competitive business, we have to find a way to be different and give customers value. We do this with our knowledge and experience. Carmen has been involved in the produce business since he was 13 years old –

that’s 5 decades of direct experience handling, buying and procuring products. Carmen still visits the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto, ON five days a week to hand select the products we sell. This is the Vince’s difference. Brian Johns started as a part time employee at Vince’s when he was 15 years old. His love for the business brought him back in his twenties as an owner. As the meat buyer for close to 10 years, Brian has the ability to source the top grades and cuts of meats that our customers are looking for. Giancarlo was born into the business and started sweeping floors and working in the backroom with his grandparents at 10. Completing his formal education in Commerce and working for a Canadian financial institution as a Commercial Banker for several years, Giancarlo brings a blend of experience and knowledge to the business and is the buyer for the Bakery department.

Vince’s Market is proud to be an award-winning chain, recognized as being one of the top Independent Grocers in the country by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers. (CFIG). Locally our stores have won numerous awards from the local chambers of commerce in which we reside and community newspapers continually recognize the stores through the “Readers Choice Awards” year after year.

We are truly a Canadian Independent Grocer who strives to excel in providing fresh, quality products at great value “…Because food is one of life’s greatest pleasures”.

Giancarlo Trimarchi is the Store Supervisor for the Vince’s Market Newmarket location. He has been working in the grocery business since he was a little boy. He learned the ropes from his father, Carmen, and grandparents, Salvatore and Maria, as well as employees past and present. He also acts as the Chair of the Community Support Committee at Vince’s Market, the Financial Controller, the Marketing Manager and is the Bakery Manager.

The Uxbridge Fall Fair The uxbridge fall fair is celebrating 100 years of 4-H in Canada. It is one of Cana-

up as a living village containing 10 historic buildings that have been carefully maintained and preserved.

Visitors travel back in time to explore the way of life 200 years ago. There is food (Meat Merchant bbq, corn on the cob, fresh pies), live musical entertainment (held in the gazebo with bleacher seats under the trees), a local First Nations camp will be set up, wheat threshing, antique car and tractor show, fur trapper, blacksmith, and many other exhibits throughout the grounds and inside the various historic buildings.

This year’s Heritage Days has a Kids Zone featuring a multitude of games, crafts and activities! Every exhibit will have hands-on elements for kids to interact with history. There is also a Festival Passport for visitors to get stamps at the various exhibits for a chance to win a prize!

So why not visit the Uxbridge Historical Centre at 7239 Concession Road 6 on Aug 24 & 25, 10 am - 5 pm. Adult admission is $6 and children 12 and under are free! All proceeds go to support the Historical Centre. You can find more information at www.uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca/events/heritage-days.

da’s longest-running youth organizations for young people between the ages of 8 and 21. The name represents four personal development areas of focus for the organization: head, heart, hands, and health.

Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization as a result of its history, since 1913, 4-H has given Canadian youth opportunities to learn the skills needed to contribute to making this a better world.

Everyone’s favourite events are returning to the Fair like the Demolition Derby and Tractor Pull and new ones like calf roping are planned. The Midway will be back with some

4th Annual Farmers of Uxbridge You are invited to attend the 4th annual Farmers of Uxbridge event at the Uxbridge Arena. This event will take place on Thursday, August 22 from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Uxbridge Arena Hall (291 Brock St. W.) There are over 30 local farmers with an extensive variety of products.

new attractions and all the animals, agriculture and crafts will be here for your enjoyment. Bring the whole family and join the celebration of agriculture and community.

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Fair and new ones are always welcome.

Whether you are interested in working with crafts, flowers, vegetables, livestock, computers or even people, your talents are always appreciated.

And did you know that 2014 marks the 150th anniversary of the Uxbridge Fall Fair? Preparations are already underway and as new contests and events are finalized, they will be added to www.uxbridgefair.ca.

Buy local and learn about the farm industry. There are farmers that produce dairy, beef, pork, lamb, duck, and fresh fruit and produce.

Specialty items include local honey, maple syrup, sheep cheese, jams and a local wine producer.

Outdoor displays include fainting goats, goat milking demonstration and talking Maple the Cow. There are over 150 vintage/antique cars on display for viewing. This is a free event, free parking, with overflow parking at the Baptist Church and a free wagon ride to the event. Refreshments are provided. Go again, or for the first time and learn about the local farmers.

For more information, contact Pat Mikuse 905 852 0206.

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Heritage Days Heritage Days has been a centerpiece of Uxbridge’s festivals since its inception in 1971! It has grown into a 2 day celebration of the Uxbridge Township and surrounding area’s unique history and heritage. It is organized and run by the Uxbridge Historical Society, a registered charity run by volunteers, whose mandate is to support the Historical Centre from a fundraising and volunteer perspective. Held on the beautiful Quaker Hill overlooking the Town and surrounding valley, Heritage Days takes place on the 5 acre Uxbridge Historical Centre’s grounds. This municipally funded and run community museum is set

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| easy greek pasta salad |

BY ELIZABETH BROOKE ACTON

utt kitchen

Greek Salad is one of my all time favourite summer salads… yummy cucumbers, grape or cherry tomatoes, black olives and of course Greek feta cheese are the meat and potatoes of this family favourite. My Easy Greek Pasta Salad is true to its name -no muss or fuss, just wash, chop and toss the veggies with your favourite pasta noodle (I usually use Fuseli) and salad dressing of choice!

Directions In a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water, cook pasta as directed.

While pasta is cooking, cut tomatoes into 1/4’s. Cut cucumber into rounds, then 1/4 the rounds.

Drain olives and feta cheese, set aside.

Ingredients 1 bag of uncooked pasta, approx. 16 oz.

1 clamshell of grape tomatoes, washed 1 cucumber, washed 1 can of sliced black olives 1 container of Feta cheese 1/2 bottle, or more to taste, of Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Greek Feta salad dressing.

Salt and Pepper

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Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup applesauce 1 cup peeled, grated carrot 1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup oats 2 tsps baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt

When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water. Add chopped vegetables, and olives to pasta pot (for easier mixing).

Crumble feta over the pasta mixture. Add 1/2 bottle, or more to taste, of your favourite greek salad dressing to pasta. Add fresh ground salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.

Dish into large serving bowl, cover and chill in refrigerator. Before serving, give pasta another mix in bowl to re-distribute salad dressing.

Serves 8-10. This salad can easily be made gluten free by substituting rice pasta.

BY ELIZABETH BROOKE ACTON

These muffins are healthy and delicious, and you can make them with carrots and zucchini from your own garden.

Our family loves muffins – they are a great vehicle to sneak healthy veggies and fruit into a grab and go snack.

TIP: This recipe can easily be made Gluten-Free, by substituting all purpose Gluten-Free flour and GlutenFree Oats (Bob’s Red Mill brand available at Zehrs and Vince’s) and Vegan by using a Flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flax seed, mixed with 3 tbsp cold water. Ready when a gel-like consistency is achieved.

Directions Whisk together oil and sugar. Beat in egg, then applesauce. Stir in carrots and zucchini.

In another bowl, whisk together flours (and oats if using), baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Fold dry ingredients into wet, until just mixed. Grease muffin tray, or line with muffin papers.

Spoon batter to the very top of muffin cups and bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean.

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Get ready for…excitement!

If you’re 12 or older, want to meet friends and try something new, then we have just the thing for you! By joining Army Cadets, you are saying YES! to free fun activities and exciting challenges supervised by trained adult leaders.

Look for our information booth at this years Uxbridge Fall Fair, Elgin Park, September 6th-8th

Can’t wait til then? Email us at uxbridgercaccsupportcommittee@hotmail.com

Fun for the whole family!

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An abundant life requires abundance thinking.

The resounding mental tapes of those who struggle with abundance are: “I don’t have enough” or, “I am not enough” or, “I would be a lot happier if I only had _________.” These sentiments amplify what is missing. It’s time to eject these tapes and play a fresh, more exuberant tune. To really experience life at it’s best, start seeing and feeling abundance everywhere. Here are 5 tips to living a more abundant life: Be Grateful Focus on the abundance that already exists in your life and practice giving thanks each and every day. It’s helpful to create a ‘gratitude list’ that you can read regularly. The practice of gratitude is key in setting the stage for more to come into your life.

Check Your Beliefs Our beliefs can support or block our ability to experience more abundance into our lives. For example, if we believe that we aren’t worthy of having x,y or z then that will prevent us from having x,y or z show up in our life. It can take time to uproot some of our more deeply engrained beliefs so don’t get discouraged. Keep at it!

Practice Affirmations Write out several affirmations around the theme of abundance and speak them aloud every day. The key with affirmations is to feel and believe without a doubt the words you are speaking. If you are just mechanically going through the motions without feeling what you have written, they will have no effect. Always keep them in the positive too. Eg. Don’t say, “I no longer feel tired.” Instead say, “I have lots of energy.”

A few examples are: • •

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Money Flows to me easily and effortlessly.

I radiate good health.

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I attract success and abundance into my life.

I always have plenty of time.

Stay Open To The Signs Pay attention to what shows up in your life as a result of your new attitude-of-plenty... and celebrate it when it comes! eg. you’re walking down the street and you notice a quarter on the sidewalk. This is a symbol of abundance. Pick it up! Be thankful! And know that more of this is on the way. eg 2. a neighbour unexpectedly brings you fresh produce from their garden. Another sign of the abundance that surrounds and nourishes you.

Remember to stay open to receiving. If we are closed nothing can get in.

Give Abundantly Do your part - give love, joy, encouragement and compassion to others. Give the gift of your time and presence....give whatever you feel inspired to give.

It may be cliche but it is absolutely true that in giving we receive.

Notice how you feel when you authentically give of yourself.

Remember once you get in the habit of thinking in abundant ways, more abundance will show up. Here’s to your abundance today and always!

Amy Jefferies is a certified Life Coach and Health Coach who owns and operates Bloom Within. www.bloomwithin.ca. An honours graduate from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine, she has a diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. She is also a DONA trained Birth Doula. Amy lives in Uxbridge with her husband and adorable puppy Dublin.

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“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something that we tune into.” Wayne Dyer August has always been one of my favourite months. When I think of this time of year colourful, mouth-watering visions of fresh, juicy peaches, tomatoes, corn and other delectable delights from local Ontario farms and gardens immediately come to mind. It is the month of plenty in our northern climate - the month of true abundance for all things green and growing.

Reflecting on this bounty in nature, my thoughts turn to the idea of abundance in our own personal lives. What are the different ways it reveals itself to us? How can we experience more of it in all aspects of our being so that we feel happier and more fulfilled?

Abundance comes in many forms, not just in terms of money in our bank account. We can expand our definition of abundance to include our body, mind, emotions and spirit. We can experience it in our work, finances, relationships and health. It can also be found in other areas such as: creativity, joy and confidence. And the list goes on...

So why do we struggle with experiencing abundance in one or more areas of our lives?

Well, the biggest roadblock to living a full, plentiful life is having what Dr. Wayne Dyer calls a scarcity mentality: “If we have a scarcity mentality, it means that we believe in scarcity, that we evaluate our life in terms of its lacks. If we dwell on scarcity we are putting energy into what we do not have, and this continues to be our experience of life.” This is not merely a whimsical explanation for why we live in scarcity. It’s actually quite logical. Whatever we focus on is what we will in turn create more of. It’s really that simple.

BY AMY JEFFRIES

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