Uxbridge Town Talk

Volume 6 | Issue 5 | June 2014

brother of a great sister | bill alsop | heritage railway | the art of building

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volume 6 | issue 5 | june 2014

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Town Talk Tidbits Fun Summer Facts

Peacefully Productive The Art of Building

Youthful Notions Brother of a Great Sister with special needs

Spotlight On You Charlotte Damus

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Faces of Uxbridge Bill Alsop

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Historically Speaking Uxbridge’s Heritage Railway

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Agricultural News Uxbridge Farmers Market

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Your Community Local Living

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Community Calendar June 2014

UTT Kitchen Creamy Tarragon Fingerling Potato Salad

Community Calendar Con’t...

Feeling Fine From Anxiety to Resilience

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

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CONTRIBUTORS Darrin Davis Lisa Cooper Kennedy Bailey-Borges Malcolm Back Jacquie Hermans

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June is a busy month in Uxbridge, keep watching our calendar for events. I have really enjoyed watching locals finally coming out of hibernation. I am certain the retail shops are enjoying increased traffic. Please remember shopping local keeps the town we love alive, do what you can to support our town and SHOP LOCAL. Summer is here, enjoy!!!

-town talk Pick up copies at: Zehrs, Blue Heron Books, Township Office, Uxbridge and Zephyr libraries, NRG4Life and more.

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I know we usually honour Dads in June and certainly this Father’s Day is no exception. I thought I would share my thoughts in a unique fashion. My family has a great sense of humour and I promise you my Dad would completely understand my words of honour.

I hope you all have this kind of a memorable relationship with your Dad, I know my kids do with theirs. Without further delay, this is for you Dad, wherever you are: you were fun, mischievous, bad (in a fun way) protective and always outrageous. Our time together was always special. You will, and are always in my heart.

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Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month. U.S. citizens consume about 5.5 gallons per year (on average). Higher temperatures affect sales.

Frisbees were invented by accident. If you visit the park in the summer, you probably enjoy tossing a Frisbee. This toy was created in the 1870s as a pie plate. (Yum!) Students started throwing them around in 1940s changing the use to a form of entertainment. 


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.

The Eiffel Tower grows in summer. This historic structure is made of iron. Metal expands with heat. As a result, the Eiffel Tower can grow more than six inches in hot weather.

The dog days of summer: This is a common

Watermelon is a vegetable. As the air heats up, so does the consumption of watermelon.

This vegetable is part of the cucumber, squash and pumpkin family.

The first day of summer has a name. The summer solstice kicks off the season. This day usually falls on June 20 or June 21. The term solstice is Latin for sun stand still.

Summer breaks vary around the globe. Children in industrialized countries go to school for more hours in a day and more days per year. Summer Breaks are shorter as well. Be grateful if you reside in a high-tech environment.

Ice cream is sold the most in July. In July,

Swimming nude use to be the norm. No clothes necessary - at least in ancient days.

This practice changed around the 17th century. Laws were put in place about decent swimming attire. Apparently, nobody wanted to see grandpa in the buff anymore.

Summer Olympic games used to be exclusive.

This event began in 1896 at Athens. Initially, the fairer sex could only be a spectator. This reality changed by 1900.

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.

Ice pops were invented by accident in 1905

phrase that is used to refer to the hot sunny days of summer. It refers to the weeks in July and August named after the dog star Sirius in Canis Major.

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Celebrating 25 years

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My name is Kennedy Bailey-Borges and I am in grade 5 at Quaker Village Public School. I have an awesome sister Madison who is 14 years old and she is the best sister in the world. She is starting high school next year and is growing up way too fast. Madison has Down Syndrome and I am not really sure what that is but she can do everything I can do, maybe even a few things better. She is the number one Special Olympics athlete in my eyes.

Madison is involved in golf, basketball and swimming with Special Olympics Ontario. Madison and I have been swimming since before we could walk and we both love the water. We take lessons every Saturday morning at 7:30am in Port Perry at Swim Kids. It is worth getting up early to go swimming!

I play baseball in the summer and Madison goes to all my games. I can always hear her cheering me on in the stands. Last year she even received an award from my team for being our “Number 1 Fan”.

Madison joined the Aurora Special Ducks this year and she competed in some Special Olympics swim meets. She did awesome competing in both 50M and 100M front and back strokes. In her last competition, Madison won three 1st place ribbons and a 5th place ribbon. I was really proud to go to her meets and cheer her on.

Madison and I have had golf clubs since we were 4 years old.

We used to go to the driving range with my parents and before I was good, I used to be more interested in picking worms out of the ground, instead of hitting the golf ball. Madison was always focused on hitting the golf ball as far as she could, she loves golf.

Over the years we both practiced really hard and today we both play golf at Mill Run Golf Course with my parents. In the summer, we get up early on Sunday mornings and try to tee off around 7am. We

play the Highlands course at Mill Run and have lots of fun and challenge each other. Last year, I beat my parents on a couple of holes and it feels great. I am very competitive and like to win in every sport I play, but being a good sport is also very important to me.

My family runs a golf program at Mill Run Golf Course in Uxbridge for youth athletes with Special Needs. This is the 4th year of our program and I like to help out. Our program is about helping Special Needs kids learn the game of golf so they can play with their families and get out on the golf course, some have even competed in Special Olympic tournaments. I have been helping my parents with the program because I like seeing and playing with the kids. People say they have Special Needs but I see them as just kids and they can play golf and get better every year.

Our program runs for 12 weeks; the first 5 weeks, Golf Pro’s Matt and Cameron from Mill Run Golf course give the kids lessons to teach them the basics and safety about golf. The next 7 weeks they are on the course and that is where I get to play with the kids and see how much fun they are having.

When it comes to golf, putting the ball on the green is my favourite thing to do. Long putts are the most challenging as they really test your skills and patience. Madison’s favourite club is the driver, she likes to whack the ball hard. Madison likes to wear fancy golf clothes as it is all about fashion with her. She uses pink balls and just likes to have fun! When Madison misses a shot, she just says “don’t worry about it”.

I know that Madison is the best golfer and I will continue to help her and my friends in our golf program be the best they can be. I will cheer them on, give them high fives and be their number one fan!

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BY ELAINE LEIGH

I’ve said it before and I will say it again; I always have so much fun when interviewing our “Faces of Uxbridge” feature, and this month is no exception. Bill Alsop is a funny, friendly, and kind individual who comes from a family that are long time residents of Uxbridge. I loved to hear the history as seen from the eyes of a man of 87 years, and fond memories of a boy growing up in Uxbridge. The time I spend with Bill served as an amazing education on early life in Uxbridge, the challenges, the fun and a general sense of what Uxbridge was like in the early days.

Bill’s life in Uxbridge began on October 8th 1927 in the family home, a property close to the house where he lives now. Born to Gertrude Flewell, a Quaker, and Anthony Alsop a man whose lineage can be traced back to Pennsylvania. When Bill was 9, the family desperately needed to build a new home, but these were difficult times and money was scarce. With his mother’s flair for finances, they were able to order and pay for lumber from Kawartha Lumber, and within 6 months the new house was built.

Bill attended SS#1 Scott Township Schoolhouse from 1934 - 1940, from the age of 7 to 14. Although school was important, chores still had to be done; milking the cows, feeding the livestock, etc. chores that were usually done by the kids before school. Helping with ploughing and other labourious tasks were typically done after school. The days were long and full of hard work for both adults and children, who began chores at a very young age.

When Bill was 20, his mother bought him the farm across the street, originally named Sprucedale Farms. For many years the property was rented, as Bill stayed at home to help his family with their farm. A fire burned down the original rental house, and in 1964 Bill built a new house on the property and Alsopdale Farms was born.

Farming was hard work as at this time the fields were all ploughed by hand. I have shared a photo of Bill, sowing grain with one of his prized horses.

At this time Bill also raised pigs, Short Horned cattle as well as buying and selling Champion Belgian, Percheron and Clydesdale horses.

With his prized horses Bill attended the Heber Downs Ploughing match, was a regular in Uxbridge’s Santa Claus parade and participated in the Spring Water Days Parade, always with his brother Gordon. Gordon the plough man and Bill the horse man - they made a memorable team!

I suspect that the busy farming life did not allow for much of a social one, as Bill didn’t marry until later in life - In 1982 he met and married his wife Edith Marjorie Brooks. She loved farming life and loved Alsopdale Farms. By 1984 their first son Jonathon was born, and they settled in the house Bill had build in 1964. Edith loved this house. Sadly in 1998, Edith passed away peacefully, in the home she loved.

As you travel around town you will find some historical traces of the Alsop’s, one being a street named “Alsop Place” after Bills father who ploughed the fields in the area. The other is the Alsopdale Trophy awarded to The Best Draft Horse at Uxbridge Fall Fair. Both are such nice ways to honor and acknowledge such a long time family of our

Town of Uxbridge.

I have attempted to share photos of Bill with his champion horses, I hope you enjoy them.

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Uxbridge’s romance with the railway began on October 7th 1871 when the town welcomed the first train on the Toronto and Nipissing Railway (T&N). It operated from the waterfront of Toronto just west of the site now known as the Distillery District, at Parliament and Mill Streets.

Originally laid to narrow gauge standards (42” between the rails) the T&N along with the Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway were in fact the first public passenger carrying narrow gauge railways in North America, even predating the more famous Colorado narrow gauge lines.

The narrow gauge was chosen because the initial construction costs were lower, and the locomotives and rolling stock were cheaper to acquire. The downfall was however, the necessity to transfer goods manually when interchanging with other railways that had built to the more common standard gauge of 4’ 8 ½”. By 1883 the entire T&N line had been converted to standard gauge.

As the name implies, the T&N Railway originally had been chartered to lay rails all of the way from Toronto to Lake Nipissing in the far north. As was often the case in these early days of railroad frenzy, this dream was never realized. The closest the T&N line came to Lake Nipissing was Coboconk, about 37 kilometers north of Lindsay Ontario. There was also a branch line known as the Lake Simcoe

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Junction Railway (LSJR) that left the mainline at Stouffville Junction, running north to Jackson’s Point on Lake Simcoe. It was completed on October 1, 1877.

The T&N name survived less than 10 years, until July 1881 when the T&N Railroad became part of the Midland Railway system. Twelve years later, on April 1, 1893, both the Midland Railway and the LSJR became part of the larger Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) which was itself absorbed into the Canadian National Railway (CNR) system on January 20, 1923. The famous Uxbridge ”witch’s hat” train station built in 1904, dates from the GTR era. By all accounts it is the last of the witch’s hat stations extant in Ontario, still serviced by an operating railway, in this case the York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR).

By the mid 1960’s most of the CNR trackage from Uxbridge to Coboconk, and the Sutton Branch to Lake Simcoe were abandoned and the rails lifted. The line from Scarborough to Stouffville was saved for use for VIA passenger trains and later by GO Transit, now under Metrolinx control. The Stouffville to Uxbridge portion was saved for possible future expansion and for the operations of the YDHR. The narrow gauge heritage of the Uxbridge railway line can still be seen today on the YDHR, which operates between Uxbridge and Stouffville on the old T&N right-ofway. Laid on the original T&N roadbed, the line features sharp curves and steep grades as it winds its way up and over the Oak Ridges Moraine. The YDHR reopened the line between Uxbridge and Stouffville in 1996, and have been operating the tourist line during the summer since then.

The 18th year of operations begins on June 1, 2014, and runs until December 14, 2014. During the season there are many familyoriented theme days including a BBQ day, Ice cream day, Pizza day, Teddy Bear day, Grandparents day, and of course the ever popular Halloween and Santa runs. You can even enjoy a catered lunch in a licensed dining car while taking pleasure in a leisurely train ride over the Oak Ridges Moraine. Information for all of the events, and on-line ticketing is available at the YDHR website www.ydhr.ca.

The YDHR is run entirely by a great team of dedicated volunteers who look after grass cutting, coach cleaning and painting, selling souvenirs and snacks onboard the train, selling tickets on Sundays, maintaining our coaches and locomotives as well as the track roadbed. Our operating crews are also all volunteers who have worked up the ranks from Trainmen to Conductors to Engineers. All of these tasks require a great deal of volunteer time and we are always in need of more interested individuals to help us accomplish all that we do on a weekly basis.

Why not come out and ride the rails this year and ride on Uxbridge’s Heritage Railway for yourself?

Malcolm is recently retired from the Royal Ontario Museum and has been an active member of the YDHR since 1996, due to his active involvement with the YDHR, he won “Member of the Year” in 2011 and 2014 and Malcolm is currently one of their Operating Engineers.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH Township of Uxbridge Annual ‘Classic’ Charity Golf Tournament is being held at Foxbridge Golf Club, south side on Friday June 6th. 18 Holes, Texas Scramble Shot-gun Start at 11:30 a.m. (Power Cart Included) (Lunch Included – 10:45 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.)

Chicken & Rib Dinner: 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $140.00 per person $550.00 per team of four Dinner only: $40.00 There will be gifts , closest-to-the-Pin Awards and prizes for everyone including team prizes to the champions.

Please confirm your registration by Friday, May 16th, 2014 Time: 11:30 am Where: 228 Reach Street, Uxbridge Contact: For further information, please call Laura Rupprecht 905-852-9181 ext. 220

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH St. Paul’s Anglican Church Concert. On Saturday June 7th at 7:30pm. a benefit concert will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Five choirs from Uxbridge (One Voice Singers, Bella Nova, Tudor Concert, Monday Morning Singers and Uxbridge Chamber Choir) will be performing. The purpose of the concert is to raise money towards a new grand piano for the church. A free will offering will be taken and refreshments will be served after the concert.

Most of the choirs rehearse in the church and all have performed there, so a new piano will be a benefit not only to the musical presentations of the church services, but to the many musical concerts for the whole Uxbridge community.

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Time: 7:30 pm Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 65 Toronto Street S.

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Community Care Walk for Mental Health Awarness. The 9th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness will begin with registration and warm-up exercises at 9:00 a.m. At the completion of the Walk, participants enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch, sponsored by En-

bridge Gas. There will be many family-oriented things to see and do, including entertainment, music, face painting and other children’s activities. A Resource and Information Tent will be filled with booths from community groups, offering brochures and information on local resources. The first 200 participants to register will receive a free Walk t-shirt. There are great draw prizes to be won, including a two night stay at the Lakes of Wasaga Resort Chalet!

Time: 9:00 am Where: 589 Water Street, Whitby Contact: www.ccdwalk.org

Trinity United Church of Uxbridge presents the 44th annual Tour of Homes. Tickets in advance $18.00 can be purchased in Uxbridge at Pharmasave, Shoppers Drug Mart or Trinity United Church. In Stouffville at IDA Drug Store and in Port Perry at Luke’s Country Store. On June 7th tickets are $20.00. For further information please call the church office at 905-8526213 or www.trinityuxbridge.com. Come and enjoy the lovely countryside of Uxbridge, in Durham, and experience diversity in our homes, knowing that proceeds are going to worthy outreach causes.

Time: 6:15 pm Where: Parkette between Branching Out & Coffee shop Contact: 905-985-6516

Uxbridge Horticulture Club annual Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 7th. Come and get some new plants for your garden and some great baking for yourself. Members will be on hand to advise buyers on the care of plants you are purchasing. Held at the Parkette between Branching Out and the Coffee shop.

Note: This was originally scheduled for May 24th, but due to the late arrival of spring was moved to this date.

Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Contact: 905-852-6213

SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH Pineridge Chorus Tuneful Tea Come to a Tuneful Tea to enjoy Home-Made Goodies, a performance by Pineridge Chorus, Silent

Auction, Gift Basket Raffle, and a Prize for the Prettiest Hat! Tickets are $10.00 Adult/Senior and $5.00 Child – Call Chris at 905 473-2342 or ask any Chorus Member. (Men are Welcome too!) www.pineridgechorusuxbridge.ca Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Contact: Chris at 905-473-2342

First Responders Day The York-Durham Heritage Railway would like to honour our First Responders by offering them a free ride on this special day. Emergency services are organizations like Police, Fire and Ambulance which ensure public safety and health by responding to all types of emergencies. Aside from their heroic day-to-day duties, all of these folks engage in community awareness and prevention programs to help the public avoid, detect and report emergencies effectively. www.ydhr.ca

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Where: York Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street Contact: Rose at rose@ydhr.ca

SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH Uxbridge Historical Centre – Saturday programs for families. Join us at the Uxbridge Historical Centre on June 14th, August 9th, September 13th and October 18th with your family to enjoy fun activities and learn something new!

These special programs cost only $3/child for ages 5 and over (parents free), and take place from 10am-11:30am. No need to register, just show up! The activities & crafts are geared to ages 5 to 10, but all ages are welcome. In case of rain, all programs will continue; please dress for the weather and activities! Why don’t you bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outside after the program to complete your fun morning at the Museum!

June 14th – Photo Scavenger Hunt Bring your digital camera and go on a fun exploration around the Historical Centre with your family to find hidden treasures!

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Road 6 Contact: 905-852-5854 or museum@town.uxbridge. on.ca

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Time: 7:30 pm Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock Street W. Contact: 905-852-1374

SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH Father’s Day Special Offer – 50% off for Dads!

Right across North America, June 15th is the day that fathers are honoured. What better way than to take them for a trip on the York-Durham Heritage Railway. To make things better still the railway has a special offer on that day, Dads ride for half price, when accompanied by their children. www.ydhr.ca

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Where: York Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street Contact: Rose at rose@ydhr.ca

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH Uxbridge at War Exhibit June 18 to Sept. 28, Wednesday to Sunday and holidays, 10am to 4pm. A special exhibit exploring the role of Uxbridge in WWI, corresponding with the 100th anniversary of the start of the ‘Great War’ (19141918). Uxbridge’s involvement in WWI will be explored through artifacts, photographs, and archival materials from the Museum’s collection, and told through the narrative of letters and stories from members of the Uxbridge community. The museum welcomes group tours. Arrangements can be made for group tours outside of regular tour hours (please call in advance to arrange).

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession

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Road 6 Contact: 905-852-5854 or museum@town.uxbridge. on.ca

Where: Oakridge Golf Club Contact: Ingrid Hilyer @ Ingrid-hilyer@coldwellbanker. ca or 905-985-9777

SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST

REGULAR EVENTS

Strawberry Social & Garden Day Enjoy our garden tours and talks at the Historic Leaskdale Church. A delicious lunch is served with Strawberry Shortcake dessert. www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca

Uxbridge Farmers Market If you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, home made preserves and baking, as well as hand made crafts and artwork the Uxbridge Farmers’ Market is the place to be! The Uxbridge Farmers’ Market strives to have only local produce and craftspeople represented, giving you a taste and experience unique to Uxbridge. Sundays from 9am-1pm. For more information go to www.uxbridgefarmersmarket.ca

Where: Historic Leaskdale Church Contact: lmmontgomery.on@gmail.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND Joint Uxbridge Historical Centre & YorkDurham Heritage Railway Tour. Join us for a tour of the Uxbridge Historical Centre (Museum & Archives), a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Centre, followed by a trip to Stouffville and back on the York-Durham Heritage Railway, the only heritage railway in the GTA! It will be a fantastic day touring the Centre’s heritage buildings including their brand new exhibit ‘Uxbridge at War’, lunch on the Centre’s scenic grounds overlooking the Town of Uxbridge and the Oak Ridges Moraine (or in the Centre’s 1924 heritage schoolhouse), followed by a scenic train ride on the York-Durham Heritage Railway. Groups are welcome. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Uxbridge Historical Centre.

Time: 11:00 am - 5:15 pm Where: Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Road 6 Contact: 905-852-5854 or museum@town.uxbridge. on.ca

THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH 2nd Annual “In the Ruff” Golf Tournament.

The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog will be holding its second annual “In the Ruff” golf tournament on June 26, 2014 at Oakridge Golf Club in Port Perry. Registration is $125 per golfer and includes dinner and cart for the tournament. Registration form and details available at Pet Valu in Uxbridge and Port Perry.

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Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock Street West

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

Legion Bingo Bingo Thursdays at the Uxbridge Legion. $1200 in prizes to be awarded.

Must be at least 19 years of age. Doors open 6:30pm. Bingo starts at 7:30pm Taoist Tai Chi at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre.

Includes a gentle set of movements that promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. Beginner class: every Friday 9-10am. Continuous class: every Friday 1011:30am.

Sketchy Crafts and Crafty Sketches A fun drawing and crafting workshop led by young artist Rachel Prentice. Each week a different project is featured such as clay sculptures, paper masks, figure sketching and much more.

Ages 11 and up. Every Wednesday. Free.

Time: 4 pm Where: Uxbridge Youth Centre, 34 Brock St.

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Bonner Boys Annual Car Draw Fundraiser.

The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog is proud to be this years recipient of a portion of the proceeds from the Bonner Boys annual Car Draw Fundraiser. The Car Draw Fundraiser will be held at the Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Center on June 14, 2014 with over $24,000 in prizes to be won, including a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport. Tickets are $100 per couple and can be purchased at Presents Presents Presents in Uxbridge, Cakes by Stephanie in Port Perry, from any of our board members or the Bonner Boys.

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BY DARRIN DAVIS

The bond between a musician and their instrument runs very deep. It’s hard to imagine B.B. King without ‘Lucille’, or Willie Nelson without trusty old ‘Trigger.’ As music creators, we’re always looking for that magic tone - for an instrument that feels like home - in our hands and hearts.

One of my favourite aspects of being part of the local music scene here is getting to know the many inspired artisans, song-writers and musicians this area has to offer. Last month I received an email from a brilliant young local Luthier (guitar-builder) named Mike Coleman, who runs ‘Black Sheep Guitar’ in Bomanville. (www. blacksheepguitar.com) He’d seen some of my ‘Pink Couch’ videos and wanted to meet up to discuss a possible sponsorship. I was (of course!) honoured and we got together recently, discussing what inspires his craft, amongst other musical topics. I had lots of questions that I knew plenty of readers would be interested in. What follows is an interview with Mike regarding his amazing work.

DD- What was it that brought you to guitar-building? Was it one ‘Eureka’ moment, or was it a series of smaller nudges and discoveries?

MC- A series of nudges - I wanted a guitar with some unusual features, so I bought a kit. I finished it, and another, and another, relying less on the kit each time. I wanted to build acoustic instruments, so I went to Quebec to learn how to do it properly with Sergei de Jonge.

DD- What is the story behind the name ‘Black Sheep Guitars’?

MC- I come from a hockey town, and the nerdy kid that loves computers and music and star trek didn’t really fit into that environment. The idea came from that - feeling that I am a little bit of an “other”, which is something I think a lot of musicians feel, as well.

DD- How has learning the craft of lutherie changed how you listen to, appreciate, and create music?

MC- French polishing gets shellac all over my hands, making it hard to play, so I’ve become a much worse player. (laughs) It’s a sacrifice, but one I’m willing to make. If I can enable and inspire artists more talented than myself to push their limits, then I’ve contributed in my own way. I am, however, a much more active listener, and notice things I never would have before.

DD- How did you first discover your mentor, Sergei de Jonge? What was the most important thing you learned from him about building guitars?

MC- Grit Laskin, a legend in the field, told me about Sergei, who he’d worked with in the 80s. The more people I asked, the more times I heard about Sergei – and now, I refer others to him. Narrowing down what Sergei taught me to one thing seems impossible – I learned everything

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DD- What are some of the most exciting plans for Black Sheep Guitars in the coming months?

MC- I’ll be appearing at the Bowmanville Summerfest on June 14, which is exciting. I’m just releasing some guitars with a new shape - very curvy, and about the size of a dreadnought. I’m also considering doing some experimentation, and build a double-neck guitar, or maybe a guitar/ mandolin.

DD- I’ll take that guitar/mandolin, thanks. Who are some of your Canadian Lutherie heros?

MC- One of the great things about this trade in Canada is that I’m spoiled for choice. The big three are my instructor Sergei, Grit Laskin, and Linda Manzer, as well as some slightly less well known people like David Wren.

DD- Do you have a favourite guitar that you’ve built, so far?

MC- My first was the most complex build I’ve done – I really wanted to push myself - but some of my more recent guitars have much prettier wood - like the pale moon ebony on my Tamarind guitar. The black limba guitar, though, holds a special place in my heart.

DD- There has been a lot of press recently about new laws limiting and outright banning the use of certain traditional tone-woods for guitars.

What are your favourite sustainable tone-woods, and are there any that you are looking forward to experimenting with?

MC- That’s hard to answer, as it’s really a moving target. I like using non-traditional woods. If someone is going to buy a custom guitar, why would they want it to look like it came off an assembly line? Most ebony used in instruments is plain black – I like picking ebony with interesting patterns and colours, like the pale moon ebony I’ve been using – which has the advantage of being more plentiful, as well as more visually interesting.

DD- How has the art of guitar building changed your life?

MC- Coming from the IT world, a 9-5 work-a-day environment, to being an artist has been a big switch - but the feeling you get when you play your first chord on a brand new guitar you just built is indescribable.

Well there you have it, folks! Check out Mike’s awesome guitars at: www.blacksheepguitar.com, and watch for them to be demo’ed on an upcoming ‘Songs on a Pink Couch’ video at www.youtube.com/user/ thedarrindavisband.

Keep on creating, and I’ll see you around town!

Darrin Davis is the owner and operator of Peacefully Productive Studios. He is a professional musician, singer-songwriter, photographer and painter. His weekly music video series ‘Songs on a Pink Couch’ can be followed at youtube.com/ user/thedarrindavisband, and his weekly photography series can be seen at facebook.com/darrindavisphotography. He lives in the wildwood splendour of Uxbridge, Ontario with his lovely wife Amy, and their incorrigible pup, Dublin. All 3 are relentless Blue Jays fans.

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While still in her teens, Uxbridge Secondary student Charlotte Damus views the world through a camera lens with a vision that is unique and unexpected. Her work is sometimes visually startling, often quirky and always thoughtful and provocative. Her self-imposed 80 Days of Summer project, completed in the summer of 2013, and her present 52 week photography project, requires discipline, dedication and a wellspring of creativity.

Charlotte recently won the award for Best Youth Photo in the Reachview Village Photography contest. Visit www. cdamusphotography.wordpress.com for more information or to view more of her work.

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agricultural news

| uxbridge farmers market |

BY LISA COOPER

Welcome to another season of fresh locally grown, vegetables, fruits, farm raised meats, preserves, honey, maple syrup, baked goods and much more! This is the 13th year for the Uxbridge Farmers’ Market. We are located at 291 Brock St (AKA The Uxbridge Arena) from 9am to 1pm every Sunday from May 18 to Oct 26.

We pride ourselves on being a true ‘farmers market’. We all make it, bake it, or grow it.

There are so many different vendors at the farmers market (sometimes as many as 25), they each offer something wonderful and unique.

We feature many produce vendors; FN Happy Farm, Willow’Wind, River Road Farms, Mast Creek Harvest, Jan Hing Farm, Cooper’s CSA Farm, Prima Orchard, Maple syrup and honey from Batten’s Country Choice Honey, Farm raised meat from D & W Cooper Farms, Breezy Ridge Farm, Alpaca wool products from Top Line Alpacas, Sheep wool products from Wool 4 Ewe, Preserve specialist, By the Pond, On site kettle corn prepared by Cracklin Kettle Corn, A huge selection of meats from Cosmos Smoked Meats, Amazing hand crafted wood ornaments and crafts from, Wood N’More, On site sharpening services from Exact Edge, Fantastic on site prepared food from Mike’s Tasty Meat, Wendy’s Dim Sum Place, and Uncle Jacks meat pies (who also have a full line of frozen prepared meals to take home) We also have some fantastic bakes in the market, The Strudel Lady, D & W Cooper Farm. We have accepted and anticipate PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY INC. starting in June.

June 2-8, 2014 has been designated “Celebrate Ontario Local Food Week” as part of the government’s local food strategy to encourage the growth and development of markets for foods grown and made in Ontario. The UFM will celebrate this on Sunday June 8 with a local band performing; Durham Community Advisors will be preparing a recipe with seasonal food provided by our vendors, giveaways, and a chance

to win a copy of the ‘Ontario Table’ cook book. (It features one of our vendors!)

If every household in Ontario spent just $10 of their grocery budget on local foods each week, there would be a $2.4 billion dollar influx into the provincial economy each year. Not to mention the added bonus of keeping money in your community and in turn farmers hire local employees who also spend their wages in town. Farmers markets are about building local food communities; they’re living examples of Ontario’s edible heritage.

The vender from the Ontario Table cookbook is, Cooper’s CSA Farm.

Steve and Lisa Cooper run a successful CSA program from their 250 acre farm in Zephyr. Steve is a 5th generation farmer who started selling sweet corn at the side of the road in Newmarket in 1981. They grow over 50 different vegetables and fruit, from asparagus to zucchini, and within some of the crops they offer up to 8 varieties. The CSA began in 2007, and today the Cooper’s serve about 500 families with their farm fresh vegetables. They have expanded their shares to include year round shares, and not only fruit and vegetables, but beef, pork, and a small amount of chicken and turkey.

Remember if you’ve eaten today, Thank a Farmer.

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Chlorella is a green algae and is one of the highest sources of chlorophyll in the world. It increases red blood cells in your body, which helps deliver oxygen to your cells. Chlorophyll also boosts immune function, reduces inflammation and promotes alkalinity.

This jacked-up superfood increases tissue-building and repair, multiplies the 'good' active bacterial culture in your intestines and supercharges white blood cell activity.

Chlorella contains one of the highest food sources of RNA. RNA is a nucleic acid similar to DNA and an essential component of all life forms. Chlorella rocks. It’s rich in energy-boosting and stress-busting B-vitamins, especially B1, B2, and B6. Chlorella has strong detoxification properties and helps remove heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins from the body (including alcohol) TIP: Chlorella contains up to 5 times more chlorophyll than wheat grass, up to 10 times more than Spirulina, up to 12 times more than barley, and up to 50 times more than alfalfa (depending on species and grade).

In The Ruff The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog will be holding its second annual In the Ruff fundraising golf tournament on Thursday, June 26 at Oakridge Golf Club in Port Perry. The registration fee of $125 includes the driving range, putting contest, 18 holes of golf, a cart, cash bar and full dinner.

Anyone wishing to attend just the dinner can do so for $30. Registration can be completed at Pet Valu in Port Perry and Uxbridge or online at www.animal-shelter.ca.

Bonner Boys Car Draw This year, the Bonner Boys Annual Car Draw Fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, June 14 at the Uxbridge Community Centre (arena) starting at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog. Williamson Chrysler is the sponsor, providing the grand prize of a 2014 Jeep Wrangler or $17,000 cash.

Additional prizes include more than $7,000 in cash prizes, an Early Bird draw for a $2,500 travel voucher and a 50-inch flat screen TV (to be drawn at the event at 8 p.m.). Tickets must be purchased before May 1 to qualify for the Early Bird draw and before June 7 to qualify for the TV (the ticket holder must be present to claim the TV).

The Horses are Coming! The Horses are Coming!

On Sunday June 8 the Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association members and their horses will be holding a FOOD DRIVE with donations going to the

Uxbridge Loaves & Fishes Food Bank. We would ask the families of Uxbridge to put out a bag at the end of your driveway for pick up that morning. Check local Uxbridge papers for our route.

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| local living |

Uxbridge youth, Joel Speers, is one of seven exceptional young people from across the province honoured Wednesday May 14, 2014 at Queen’s Park as recipients of The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers for 2014 presented by The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is an honour presented annually by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for outstanding contributions by young volunteers in the province of Ontario.

The medal is part of the Canadian honours system. It was created in 1998 to recognize the outstanding contributions of young people between the ages of 15 and 24, to improve the quality of life in Ontario and internationally through volunteer activities. By honouring outstanding contributions made by youth volunteers, this award recognizes exceptional young people as role models.

Up to 10 recipients are chosen each year by

an independent advisory council made up of seven members appointed by the lieutenant governor on the advice of the premier.

Joel joins a group of only 127 people who have received this prestigious award since its inception.

Joel’s nominators, Nancy Hannah and Debbie Dickie of the Uxbridge Fair Board are so very thrilled Joel received this award in this very special 150th anniversary year of our Fall Fair. We are also very grateful to everyone who wrote beautiful supporting letters, contributed pictures and shared treasured stories of Joel’s selfless volunteerism to complete our nomination package. We were told by a member of the selection committee that everything you gave us to include provided them with a well rounded picture of the exceptional person Joel is and was a strong part of the deciding factor is awarding Joel this prestigious award.

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| creamy tarragon fingerling potato salad |

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Creamy Tarragon Fingerling Potato Salad This delicious and creamy potato salad sings with flavour. No need to chop the tarragon, the leaves taste and look great whole.

Instructions 1. Place potatoes in pot with cold salted water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Place in large bowl; refrigerate until cool, about 45 minutes.

2. Make Dressing: In another bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Add potatoes, celery, red onion and all but a few tarragon leaves. Stir to combine. Serve garnished with remaining tarragon.

Ingredients 1 pkg (680 g) PC Golden Fingerling Potatoes 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced celery 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced red onion 2 tbsp (25 mL) leaves PC Fresh Tarragon Dressing: 3/4 cup (175 mL) PC Mayonnaise made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) cider vinegar 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy Dijon mustard 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp (1 mL) granulated sugar

Have a recipe that your family loves? Do you want to share it with Uxbridge? Drop in or email us and we will include it in one of our future issues. sandi@sweetworldmedia.com

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Kids dawdling when the bus will arrive any minute, swimming lessons at 6:15pm and needing to ensure the kids get their after school snacks, homework done, swim suits packed and dinner needs to be made? Bank account not looking so good and my husband asking when I will be bringing in more money.

All of the above are examples of daily stresses that can wreak havoc on the adrenals, create stressful and unpleasant energy in the home and can suck the JOY right out of you.

Even before I had kids I was stressed out. Always in my head, practicing conversations before I had them, worried about what might happen, concerned about whether people were judging my words or actions and scared to look like an idiot in front of anyone.

My stress was also affecting my health. Crohn’s and Colitis runs in my family and at the age of 30 I already was experiencing irritable bowels.

My fears came to the forefront on my very first day of Second City Training.

I have always been into acting, singing and dancing. Ever since I can remember I wanted to entertain. However, I was only comfortable being the center of attention if I had practiced and practiced. Put me on the spot…that’s when the fear would erupt and that’s just what happened when we were asked to introduce ourselves on the first day of Second City class. I knew my name and why I was taking the class…so why was I freaking out? I didn’t have to study for this!

There were 17 of us and I was third from the end, which meant I had a lot of people to sit through and be in my head THINKING “What should I say?”, “How should I say it?” About half way through the group I had this realization…”What if there is a name game? I haven’t been paying attention!!” So now, my stress is jacked into high gear. By the time it was my turn, I had a lip quiver and one of those annoying eye twitches.

I blurted out my name and why I was taking the course. I went beat red and was exhausted for what I just put myself through.

This was my turning point. I said to myself “Jacquie this is ridiculous!

It’s time to get over yourself.” This was of course the most perfect divine timing. I was now enrolled in improv and in improv you need to trust that whatever comes out of your mouth, you can deal with it, and whatever comes out of someone else’s mouth…you can creativity deal with their stuff too.

Now because I made a commitment to get over myself, I had an AWARENESS of when my fears of failure, fears of judgment or fears of the unknown would come up. I consciously chose to observe my thought patterns and adjusted them to the positive. I was walking through my fears while laughing and playing. What I discovered was that any practice walking through your fears helps you to walk through fears in any area of your life. Isn’t life one big IMPROV scene? You never know what life will throw you!

After taking the first level of IMPROV, I was so addicted to laughing and playing every week; I took the next level and the next level, and the next, till I completed all 5 levels. Throughout this process I was not only overcoming fears, but I was also gaining the confidence and courage to

be me and trusting that I could deal with whatever obstacles I faced. I gained so much courage that I quit my job and decided I wanted to help others experience what I had.

Since my improv training with Second City, I had joined a couple of improv troupes and performed regularly. I discovered that not everyone who’s taken improv has overcome his or her fears. The INTENTION, AWARENESS, and consciously making different CHOICES are key components to strengthening your emotional intelligence.

It’s been 12 years since immersing myself in improv and using it as a powerful personal development tool. Improv can be an EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE boot camp, creating courage, confidence and the freedom to be you.

The relationships I now keep are healthy and so much FUN! I can better deal with the individuals that push my buttons. I am way better at creating more balance in my life, and I have the confidence and courage to let my true self-shine.

Do I get anxious? Do I get stressed or scared? Absolutely, I’m human.

The difference is that I can work through my emotions faster and they don’t always need to impact the people around me.

If you loved this article and would like to see more like it…let Uxbridge Town Talk know!!

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