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Welcome to our Oh, Canada, Oh, Uxbridge special edition of Uxbridge Town Talk! We each have our own reasons for loving our country and this special township where we live. From Kirsty: Canada is beyond special to me. My parents moved to Canada from England in the early 80s, as they knew that this country would offer something better than how we would grow up in England. I have opportunities here that would have never existed in the part of England where I was from. To attend university was the exception and not the norm like here. Celebrating Canada Day is important to myself and my family. As I watch my truly Canadian kids I am happy now more than ever that my children will grow up here, in Canada, but especially Uxbridge. I love walking downtown and greeting people, and have them greet me back. There is a small-town courtesy among people and businesses that you rarely see anymore. I love movies at the Roxy and fish and chips at the Hobby Horse, and all the amazing festivals and events here. From Carly: As a kid in daycare, we celebrated Canada by dressing up in clothing from our native countries. My Mom sent me in a dress with a basket of Ontario-grown fruit and veggies. As a jour-nalist who has written about injustice in all parts of the world throughout my career, I am grateful each day to live in such a diverse and free country. I grew up in Zephyr, and couldn’t wait to get out of town once I left for university in Toronto. But I realized very early on that I wasn’t a big city girl. The roots my family planted here brought me back with a contented sigh, and each day I feel blessed to be raising my children here among so much beauty and wonderful people. This month, our favourite products are all made-in-Uxbridge (page 6). The community story talks of a retired artist mixing old with new to teach watercolours (page 7). This is juxtaposed by the artistic vision of a young man reaching out to youth via a can of spray paint (page 5). And as usual, we bring you a stuffed local events calendar on page 8 that gives you no reason to leave town for summer vacation. Oh, Canada, Oh, Uxbridge – enjoy!

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From the publishers............................................................................................. 3Town Talk Tidbits................................................................................................... 4The business of...ThUMP......................................................................................5Our fave home-crafted products.....................................................................6Paint by photos.......................................................................................................7July events calendar..............................................................................................8Faces of Uxbridge: From Broadway to Hollywood to Uxbridge..........10Sizzling summer reads........................................................................................11Lawn bowling........................................................................................................12Summer health tips.............................................................................................12From my mom’s kitchen: blueberry delight popsicles............................14

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town talk tidbitsWho: Nate Sachse

What: Co-collaborator of The Uxbridge Mural Project (ThUMP).

Mission: Dedicated to community renewal and creative collaboration, Sachse and buddy Jesse Albert are working towards the “ongoing beautification of wall space of the downtown” by crafting spray paint murals with local high school youth.

Why: With graffiti (spray painting on walls) and tagging (the act of spray painting the artist name on a wall) a reoccurring problem in town, Sachse approached the Uxbridge Youth Centre about ThUMP. “I see tagging and vandalism as symptomatic of youth wanting to express them-selves, of filling the void of being bored,” he said. “We wanted them to have a more constructive way of leaving their mark.”

Portfolio: The south wall of Martino’s Cabinets and Refinishing at 54 Main St. S. The once dreary gray and graffiti-marked wall is now graced with sprouting trilliums, rolling hills and soaring trees. At press time, ThUMP was just starting

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Oh, Canada, Oh, Uxbridge!

Wondering how we fit into our home and native land? The 2006 census showed a Township population of 19,169. Canada’s is 31,241,030. Uxbridge has a land mass is 420 km2, while Canada’s is 9,984,670 km2. Uxbridge was incorporated in 1850, becoming part of Ontario County in 1852. Canada was established as a country in 1867.

Gardens of UxbridgeWe are blessed to be surrounded by incredible landscape beauty here. Now is the time to peek into some of the most stunning backyards in Uxbridge Town-ship with Community Care Durham’s Gardens of Uxbridge Tour. Tickets are $20, and include a boxed lunch. CCD supports those with disabilities, ageing and mental health in our community. Visit www.communitycaredurham.on.ca or call 905-852-7445.

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Who: Nate Sachse

What: Co-collaborator of The Uxbridge Mural Project (ThUMP).

Mission: Dedicated to community renewal and creative collaboration, Sachse and buddy Jesse Albert are working towards the “ongoing beautification of wall space of the downtown” by crafting spray paint murals with local high school youth.

Why: With graffiti (spray painting on walls) and tagging (the act of spray painting the artist name on a wall) a reoccurring problem in town, Sachse approached the Uxbridge Youth Centre about ThUMP. “I see tagging and vandalism as symptomatic of youth wanting to express them-selves, of filling the void of being bored,” he said. “We wanted them to have a more constructive way of leaving their mark.”

Portfolio: The south wall of Martino’s Cabinets and Refinishing at 54 Main St. S. The once dreary gray and graffiti-marked wall is now graced with sprouting trilliums, rolling hills and soaring trees. At press time, ThUMP was just starting

a mural at Frankie’s Ristorante, at Brock and Main streets.

By the numbers: The Martino’s project took 5 hours of painting from 9-15 youth during the day, including Sachse and Albert. The motif took 20 cans of spray paint, using 11 colours. Total cost was $200, with all painting by volun-teers. Martino’s covered the costs, and also made a $100 donation to the Youth Centre.

How it helps: Beautifying spaces. Community collaboration. Youth creating positive energy. And art unto itself carries an unspoken respect not to be messed with, Sachse says, so the mu-rals should prevent any further graffiti in these spots. “What it does is bring people together, not just youth,” said Vanessa Slater, director of the Youth Centre. “(During painting Martino’s), people were stopping and asking, ‘What are you doing?’ One boy brought his family out to show them what he’d done. It gets the community together and people talking.”

Neat: Youth involved get to use mural creation towards their community service hours.

Biggest challenge: Keeping the momentum. With both guys working almost full time and Sachse on summer break from Toronto’s Ontario College of Art & Design CAD (he’s studying sculpture), it can be hard to organize the masses.

Biggest reward: “Taking something that’s seemingly negative, and essentially reclaiming it,” Sachse said.

For more information: To contact Nate, see future projects, photos and more, visitwww.uxmp.wordpress.com

Golfing for a causeEnjoy fine company, spirited competition and fabulous prizes at the 10th annual Jennifer Ash-leigh Children’s charity golf classic. Held July 7, the event is a major fundraiser for the local organiza-tion that assists children who are seriously ill or have a permanent disability. For more information to register or sponsor, visit www.jenash.org.

The business of....ThUMP

by Carly FosterManaging Editor

Free guides for summer

Staying close to home this summer? The Province has a ton of free and

helpful guides to help you plan your vacation. We recently ordered an

updated official Ontario road map, At-tractions Ontario booklet with $1,200

in coupons and a guide to festivals and events in Ontario. They’re delivered to your door, or available as a PDF

download via www.ontariotravel.net. Happy travels!

Nate Sachse in front of ThUMP’s first mural at Martino’s, in this submitted photo.

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by Carly FosterManaging Editor

Mixing modern technology with old fashioned techniques and a whole lot of charm, Uxbridge resident John Fisher is passing on his passion for watercolour painting and creating a group of budding local artists. The retired seniors have been meeting each Tuesday afternoon since January in the community room of the Testa Heights apartment building at Reach Street and Testa Road. Fisher, accustomed to teaching experienced artists, had to come up with a new way of piquing interest and producing work. “We live in time of instant gratifi-cation, so if (the students) don’t get the sense of fun and accomplishment off the top, they won’t stick to it,” said Fisher, 83. “So I figured I had to use computer technology.” The biggest detriment to newbie painters is learning to draw, he said. So Fisher essentially does the drawing for each student: he sets up the subject – their first work was an apple – then draws it himself. He provides this sketch to his students for them to trace. Then he photographs each step of painting, every technique, and uses his lap-top to help teach the group. “Purists think that unless you learn to draw, you’re not an artist,” said Fisher, who happily volunteers his time. “But computer technology works very well in art. With these modern cameras and images, you can zoom right in and see exactly what’s there.” His technique is working: The group of six are work-ing on their fourth piece, bricks, after completing apples, leaves, and orange with grapes. “When you see the look on their faces when they start to add colour, they’re like kids,” Fisher laughed. “I was so pleased with them. For people who had never painted before, it was really quite astounding.”

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by Carly FosterManaging Editor

Mixing modern technology with old fashioned techniques and a whole lot of charm, Uxbridge resident John Fisher is passing on his passion for watercolour painting and creating a group of budding local artists. The retired seniors have been meeting each Tuesday afternoon since January in the community room of the Testa Heights apartment building at Reach Street and Testa Road. Fisher, accustomed to teaching experienced artists, had to come up with a new way of piquing interest and producing work. “We live in time of instant gratifi-cation, so if (the students) don’t get the sense of fun and accomplishment off the top, they won’t stick to it,” said Fisher, 83. “So I figured I had to use computer technology.” The biggest detriment to newbie painters is learning to draw, he said. So Fisher essentially does the drawing for each student: he sets up the subject – their first work was an apple – then draws it himself. He provides this sketch to his students for them to trace. Then he photographs each step of painting, every technique, and uses his lap-top to help teach the group. “Purists think that unless you learn to draw, you’re not an artist,” said Fisher, who happily volunteers his time. “But computer technology works very well in art. With these modern cameras and images, you can zoom right in and see exactly what’s there.” His technique is working: The group of six are work-ing on their fourth piece, bricks, after completing apples, leaves, and orange with grapes. “When you see the look on their faces when they start to add colour, they’re like kids,” Fisher laughed. “I was so pleased with them. For people who had never painted before, it was really quite astounding.”

Jan Wristen, one of Fisher’s students, agreed. “John’s plan to have us not draw reduced the pressure so much,” she said, adding she plans to keep painting on her own this summer. “We got the colour on the page so quickly. It’s so rejuvenating.” Fisher was born and educated in England, immigrat-ing to Canada in 1952. He worked as a graphic designer as well as careers in advertising, marketing and public relations. It wasn’t until 1989, when he met an inspiring watercolour artist while winter living in Florida, that he picked up a brush again. He has melded photography and art together ever since. Fisher’s class ended June 22 for the summer, but will start up again in the fall. He plans to take his group of six students for outdoor painting soon. “It’s good for me that I get to interact with other people, and it’s nice to give back to the community,” Fisher said. “It’s a fantastic social event. We’re not compet-ing with anybody, and we’re all relaxed.” To learn more about Fisher, and to see his unique painting technique, visit his website at www.watercoloursforfun.com.

Paint by PhotosLocal artist melds new technology with classic technique

Some of John Fisher’s techiniques, above and below.

The painting groupL to R: (Standing)Joyce Dickson, Mike Scarlett, Jan Wristen, Marj Lampman. Front row: John Fisher, Bev Fellows.

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Thursday, July 1

2-for-1 Public Swim1-3 p.m.Celebrate Canada Day at Uxpool with a 2-for-1 swim. 1 Parkside Dr.905-852-7831 Canada Day Celebration 5 p.m. The evening will feature horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities including a jumping castle, musical entertainment and fireworks at dusk. Food and desserts will be available for sale. Donations to offset the price of fireworks are greatly appreciated. Join Sugar FX at Elgin Park for sweet treats, too. All proceeds for the day will go to sponsor owner Cheryl Hinzel’s father in the Parkinsons Superwalk. Donations also appreci-ated.905-852-0206

Monday, July 5

Summer Day Camp7 a.m.Sunderland Country Day School is now open, lo-cated right beside Sunderland Public School. We have spots for children 18 months to age 12. Call or e-mail today to sign up for a child care spot or to join us for summer camp. Crafts, games, water play, sports, making new friends and more.sunderlandcountrydayschool.ca 705-357-1200

Township Of Uxbridge Summer CampsChef, dance, cheerleading, French, whiz kids, Jr. sports, basketball, soccer, beach volleyball, racquet, swim, splash, art, pre-school, adven-ture, theatre and leadership. Programs run one week each. Contact us for a complete listing of programs, fees and weeks available. 905-852-7831 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca

Reading Club and Day Programs1:30 p.m. The Uxbridge Public Library has many reading clubs and day programs for kids this summer, in-cluding jungle reading, exploration week, safari camp out and drumming. Free or low cost.www.uxlib.com 905-852-9747

Tuesday, July 6

School’s Out Kid’s Party11 a.m.-3 p.m.Colour, meet Lionel the mascot, face painting and more. Free activites. At Boston Pizza, 284 Toronto St. S.905-852-0003 taryn@bostonpizzauxbridge.com

July 7

10th Annual Charity Golf Classic9:30 a.m.Support local organization Jennifer Ashleigh Children Charity’s 10th annual golf classic at Wyndance Golf Club. $600/person, $2,000/four-some. Help us raise funds to assist seriously ill or permanently disabled children.www.jenash.org 905-852-0124

Friday, July 9

Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike9:30 a.m.This is a 10+ km, 2+hr moderate to fast and hilly loop hike. Meet at the parking area on the east side of Uxbridge Conc. 6, 0.6 km north of Uxbridge town line or 5.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21.www.oakridgestrail.org 905-830-2862

Saturday, July 10

Ride for Africycle 4.011 a.m. One-day charity road ride: 50-100 km on road, or 15-25 km family trail ride. Music, food, entertain-ment. Africycle is a registered Canadian Charity that is helping to improve access to bicycles and other forms of low-cost transportation to impov-erished families in Malawi. At Elgin Park. Visit our website to register and for more info. Volunteers gratefully accepted.www.africycycle.org 905-852-2748

Saturday July 10

14th Annual Gardens of Uxbridge Tour 10 a.m.

A self-guided tour of eight private gardens within the town of Uxbridge and the rural area. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the joys of gardening. Early bird priz-es to be won. $20 includes box lunch. Proceeds benefit Community Care Durham-Uxbridge. www.communitycaredurham.on.ca 905-852-7445

Sunday, July 11

FIFA World Cup Final PartyJoin us for the final FIFA World Cup Soccer Game! At Boston Pizza, 284 Toronto St. S. 905-852-0003 taryn@bostonpizzauxbridge.com

Monday, July 12

Zehrs Scrapbook Cooking Camp11 a.m.Each day at our week-long camp we will design a scrapbook page, learn a new recipe to add to our scrapbooks, and eat lunch. Supplies and meals included. Upstairs at Zehrs. Only 15 spots avail-able, so reserve ASAP! Ages 7-12.905-852-5009 or 905-852-1212

Wednesday, July 14

Seniors Appreciation Luncheon 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Seniors can eat for just $9.99 (plus taxes). At Boston Pizza, 284 Toronto St. S. 905-852-0003 taryn@bostonpizzauxbridge.com Friday, July 16

Uxbridge Ribfest 4 p.m.Join the Uxbridge Legion Friday-Sunday in Elgin Park for our third annual, mouth watering, lip smackin’ Ribfest. There will be six ribbers this year, serving up a huge amount of barbequed ribs, chicken and pulled pork. As well, we will have fries, hamburgers, hotdogs, onion rings, funnel cakes, salads and much more! New this year will be a classic car show on Sunday. You will be entertained over the weekend with some great music and bands.ribfest@uxbridge.com 647-220-8012

Saturday, July 17

Quaker Challenge8:30 a.m.Cash tournament, open triples lawn bowl-ing. This popular event attracts some of the best lawn bowlers in southern Ontario. At the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club, behind the arena at Brock and Centre streets. 905 852 4780

Gorgon Charity Golf Tournament9 a.m.The Gorgons’ annual charity golf tournament. First accepting past players, then new comers for $125/player. Raising funds for Precious Minds and other local charities. At Foxbridge Golf Club.905-852-5283

Sunday, July 18

Plant & Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mouth watering selection of home made baking along with garden plants. At the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club, behind the arena at Brock and Centre streets.905-852-4780

Birthday Cake Cutting10 a.m.Join us as Zehrs celebrates its 60 years as a cor-poration with free cake.905-852-1212

Saturday, July 25

Highland of Durham Games10 a.m.Massed bands, avenue of the clans, Highland Dance competitions, youth pavilion, dog and livestock shows, heavy games and more Satur-day and Sunday. Tickets $20. At Elgin Park.www.highlandsofdurhamgames.com 1-888-253-5552

July events

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A self-guided tour of eight private gardens within the town of Uxbridge and the rural area. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the joys of gardening. Early bird priz-es to be won. $20 includes box lunch. Proceeds benefit Community Care Durham-Uxbridge. www.communitycaredurham.on.ca 905-852-7445

Sunday, July 11

FIFA World Cup Final PartyJoin us for the final FIFA World Cup Soccer Game! At Boston Pizza, 284 Toronto St. S. 905-852-0003 taryn@bostonpizzauxbridge.com

Monday, July 12

Zehrs Scrapbook Cooking Camp11 a.m.Each day at our week-long camp we will design a scrapbook page, learn a new recipe to add to our scrapbooks, and eat lunch. Supplies and meals included. Upstairs at Zehrs. Only 15 spots avail-able, so reserve ASAP! Ages 7-12.905-852-5009 or 905-852-1212

Wednesday, July 14

Seniors Appreciation Luncheon 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Seniors can eat for just $9.99 (plus taxes). At Boston Pizza, 284 Toronto St. S. 905-852-0003 taryn@bostonpizzauxbridge.com Friday, July 16

Uxbridge Ribfest 4 p.m.Join the Uxbridge Legion Friday-Sunday in Elgin Park for our third annual, mouth watering, lip smackin’ Ribfest. There will be six ribbers this year, serving up a huge amount of barbequed ribs, chicken and pulled pork. As well, we will have fries, hamburgers, hotdogs, onion rings, funnel cakes, salads and much more! New this year will be a classic car show on Sunday. You will be entertained over the weekend with some great music and bands.ribfest@uxbridge.com 647-220-8012

Saturday, July 17

Quaker Challenge8:30 a.m.Cash tournament, open triples lawn bowl-ing. This popular event attracts some of the best lawn bowlers in southern Ontario. At the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club, behind the arena at Brock and Centre streets. 905 852 4780

Gorgon Charity Golf Tournament9 a.m.The Gorgons’ annual charity golf tournament. First accepting past players, then new comers for $125/player. Raising funds for Precious Minds and other local charities. At Foxbridge Golf Club.905-852-5283

Sunday, July 18

Plant & Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mouth watering selection of home made baking along with garden plants. At the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club, behind the arena at Brock and Centre streets.905-852-4780

Birthday Cake Cutting10 a.m.Join us as Zehrs celebrates its 60 years as a cor-poration with free cake.905-852-1212

Saturday, July 25

Highland of Durham Games10 a.m.Massed bands, avenue of the clans, Highland Dance competitions, youth pavilion, dog and livestock shows, heavy games and more Satur-day and Sunday. Tickets $20. At Elgin Park.www.highlandsofdurhamgames.com 1-888-253-5552

Regular EventsFamily Play to Learn Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. Drop-in and registered play time and crafts. Free. Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources. www.durhamfamilyresources.org 905-862-2750

GURR Community Run 6:30 p.m. A casual run - a variety of distances available. All runners welcome. Thursdays. www.gurrclub.org 905 852 7224 Uxbridge Farmer’s Market 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays until October 10. Enjoy farm fresh produce and meats, home made preserves and produce and meats, home made preserves and baking, as well as hand made crafts and artwork. At the Uxbridge Arena. www.uxbridgefarmersmarket.ca 905-473-9867

Phatcamp BootcampStarting July 20, bootcamp classes run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (5 and 6 p.m.) and Satur-day (9:30 a.m.). www.committofitness.net 905-852-4774

Step Bosu, and Sculpt 9 a.m. This interval style class uses the step for the first part and then the bosu for the second half. Not only is this a great cardio workout, it also is great toning, especially for the core! Sundays. www.nrg4lifefitness.com 905-852-4750

Flow Yoga 9:15 a.m.This class is a combination of Vinyasa flow style Yoga fused with more dynamic Hatha Yoga poses. We will strengthen and tone the physical body while breathing. Starts July 14.www.nrg4lifefitness.com 905-852-4750

Sarah’s NRG 2 Go Bootcamp6 a.m.This is called Bootcamp not because it’s intimi-dating but because it’s fast-paced and results driven. You will experience a fun and motivat-ing interval program designed to progress and reach your goals using a wide variety of cardio

machines and exercises along with balls, bands and hand weights. (Mondays)www.nrg4lifefitness.com 905-852-4750

Urban Pole Walking 7 p.m. Urban Poling is an invigorating walking activity that combines the aerobic and strength building benefits of cross-country skiing with walking. Urban poles supplied. Mondays. www.bodydesign.ca 905-473-3888

Drop-in Morning Yoga Classes 9:30 a.m.Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Small classes of maximum six people. At Pathways to Peace Yoga, 58 Brock St. W. (upstairs). 416-571-0447 pathwaystopeaceyoga@hotmail.com

Lunchtime Deep Relaxation Yoga12:15 p.m.Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Unwind work stress and return refreshed after this half hour class. At Pathways to Peace Yoga, 58 Brock St. W. (upstairs). 416-571-0447 pathwaystopeaceyoga@hotmail.com

Parent and Kid Yoga9:30 a.m.Thursdays. Mom or Dad do yoga with their kids in this fun summer class. At Pathways to Peace Yoga, 58 Brock St. W. (upstairs). 416-571-0447 pathwaystopeaceyoga@hotmail.com

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From Broadway to Hollywood to Uxbridge

There are many notable individuals residing in Uxbridge, and yes, we even have one who has won a Genie and a handful of Gemini awards. Of course, it is none other than Kenneth Welsh, one of Canada’s most well-known actors.

His 40 years of experience stretches from Stratford and Broadway to Canadian films and TV, and Hollywood blockbusters. He has appeared in more than 225 movies and TV shows.

Born in Edmonton, Welsh got the acting bug through sheer coincidence: he took drama in high school because it was an easy credit. His teacher ar-ranged for some unique plays, which Welsh sunk his teeth into. He enjoyed it so much that he attended the Na-tional Theatre School in Alberta.

“My instructor, Gordon Peacock, told me that I would be a natural, as I possessed charm, ability and sex ap-peal,” laughed the 68-year-old. “I hope I still have it.”

Welsh left Alberta and headed for Stratford, where at 26, he played Ham-let for seven seasons. From Stratford he made his way to Broadway, where he enjoyed success and lived for 12 years. In 1982 he was lured to Montreal for a short time to star in the miniseries, Empire, Inc.

He won his third Gemini for his performance as Colin Thatcher in Love and Hate, the first Canadian film to top the Nielsen ratings. Twin Peaks fans will remember him as the villain Windom Earle. Welsh played opposite Kathy Bates in the 1987 film, Frankie

and Johnny. His numerous film credits include The Day After Tomorrow, The Aviator, and Legends of the Fall.

In 2004 Welsh added another award to his vast collection: he was made a member of the prestigious Order of Canada.

Asked of his favourite role, Welsh immediately said that of Angus Mac-Neil in Margaret’s Museum, a role for which he won a Genie as Best Support-ing Actor. “I truly enjoyed working with Helena Bonham Carter [in the role of Margaret MacNeil],” Welsh said.

Welsh lives on the outskirts of Uxbridge. When he is not portraying famous people (he has played Colin Thatcher, Harry S. Truman and Thomas Edison), he putters in his garden. Welsh moved to Uxbridge in the early 90s after living in Toronto for a year. A visit to friends in the area was enough to attract him to our peaceful community.

Next time you rent a movie or visit the Roxy you never know...you just may see Kenneth Welsh in one of the hundreds of roles he has portrayed.

_____ Jonathan van Bilsen is an internation-ally travlled photographer and author. He is co-owner of Studio 4 photogra-phy. The Faces of Uxbridge is a regular series profiling interesting people in Uxbridge Township.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 presents

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 presents

Ribfest

The 3RdAnnual

IN Elgin Park Friday,July 16 - 4pm - 10pm

Saturday, July 17 - 11am to 10pm

Sunday, July 18 - 11am to 7pm

Free AdmissionFree Admission

live ENTERTAINMENT

food vendorscraft vendors

Uxbridge Lions club pancake breakfast - Sat & Sun 8am - noon

MidwayCar show

UXBRIDGE

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FOR MORE INFO VISIT www.uxbridge.com/ribfest

Classic Car Show - Sun 10 am - 4pm

live ENTERTAINMENT

food vendorscraft vendors

Uxbridge Lions club pancake breakfast - Sat & Sun 8am - noon

MidwayCar show

Classic Car Show - Sun 10 am - 4pm

UxbridgeT I M E S - J O U R N A L

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME

There’s something about summer and books. On a beach, by the pool or sitting in an outdoor café, a book in hand translates into doing some-thing, makes the process of relaxing, for those unaccustomed to it, palatable. Literary aficionados take licence to indulge in a novel of pure escapism. Tish Cohen’s Truth about Delilah Blue or Kathryn Stock-ett’s The Help fit the recipe for a lighter course of powerful reading in a similar vein as The Memory Keeper’s Daughter or The Glass Castle. Great plot, good writing, but easy to pick up and put down when you need to take dip in the lake or replen-ish the ice in your cocktail. With summer non-fiction diehards will dabble in light fiction; enjoying the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest hero atop the bestseller’s list. At present there is one heroine on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Stieg Larsson’s Lisbeth Salander, other-wise known as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. For some, time away is the impetus to knock titles off their bucket list of literature, titles such as War and Peace, Pride and Prejudice, or On the Road. In summer, readers want fresh new voices, voices like purported new Canadian Literature contender Shandi Mitchell. Mitchell’s novel Un-der the Unbroken Sky is a depression era story of family and betrayal set in winter on the prairies. As the mercury climbs readers will be chilled by

Sizzling summer readsBy Shellagh DamusSpecial to Uxbridge Town Talk

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and Johnny. His numerous film credits include The Day After Tomorrow, The Aviator, and Legends of the Fall.

In 2004 Welsh added another award to his vast collection: he was made a member of the prestigious Order of Canada.

Asked of his favourite role, Welsh immediately said that of Angus Mac-Neil in Margaret’s Museum, a role for which he won a Genie as Best Support-ing Actor. “I truly enjoyed working with Helena Bonham Carter [in the role of Margaret MacNeil],” Welsh said.

Welsh lives on the outskirts of Uxbridge. When he is not portraying famous people (he has played Colin Thatcher, Harry S. Truman and Thomas Edison), he putters in his garden. Welsh moved to Uxbridge in the early 90s after living in Toronto for a year. A visit to friends in the area was enough to attract him to our peaceful community.

Next time you rent a movie or visit the Roxy you never know...you just may see Kenneth Welsh in one of the hundreds of roles he has portrayed.

_____ Jonathan van Bilsen is an internation-ally travlled photographer and author. He is co-owner of Studio 4 photogra-phy. The Faces of Uxbridge is a regular series profiling interesting people in Uxbridge Township.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 presents

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 presents

Ribfest

The 3RdAnnual

IN Elgin Park Friday,July 16 - 4pm - 10pm

Saturday, July 17 - 11am to 10pm

Sunday, July 18 - 11am to 7pm

Free AdmissionFree Admission

live ENTERTAINMENT

food vendorscraft vendors

Uxbridge Lions club pancake breakfast - Sat & Sun 8am - noon

MidwayCar show

UXBRIDGE

Hermann Laue Spice Company Ron Noble Insurance Peck Bros. Ltd.Uxbridge Shell The Flooring Barn Precision Auto Finishing

L

FOR MORE INFO VISIT www.uxbridge.com/ribfest

Classic Car Show - Sun 10 am - 4pm

live ENTERTAINMENT

food vendorscraft vendors

Uxbridge Lions club pancake breakfast - Sat & Sun 8am - noon

MidwayCar show

Classic Car Show - Sun 10 am - 4pm

UxbridgeT I M E S - J O U R N A L

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME

There’s something about summer and books. On a beach, by the pool or sitting in an outdoor café, a book in hand translates into doing some-thing, makes the process of relaxing, for those unaccustomed to it, palatable. Literary aficionados take licence to indulge in a novel of pure escapism. Tish Cohen’s Truth about Delilah Blue or Kathryn Stock-ett’s The Help fit the recipe for a lighter course of powerful reading in a similar vein as The Memory Keeper’s Daughter or The Glass Castle. Great plot, good writing, but easy to pick up and put down when you need to take dip in the lake or replen-ish the ice in your cocktail. With summer non-fiction diehards will dabble in light fiction; enjoying the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest hero atop the bestseller’s list. At present there is one heroine on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Stieg Larsson’s Lisbeth Salander, other-wise known as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. For some, time away is the impetus to knock titles off their bucket list of literature, titles such as War and Peace, Pride and Prejudice, or On the Road. In summer, readers want fresh new voices, voices like purported new Canadian Literature contender Shandi Mitchell. Mitchell’s novel Un-der the Unbroken Sky is a depression era story of family and betrayal set in winter on the prairies. As the mercury climbs readers will be chilled by

her evocative, sparse prose. Literary teens will find the fresh voice of Anna Jazab completely satisfying in All Unquiet Things. For those more inclined to match their read-ing to the hot and steamy weather, The Book of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric is just such

a diversion. Told from six different points of view, with the purest evil characters juxtaposed with the purest good characters, it’s a history, mystery, love angle novel with a big creep factor that satisfies the hot and steamy summer read need. For kids who love to read, the summer is nir-vana. Time is plentiful, bedtimes are relaxed and the long days mean late night reading no longer requires a flashlight. Rick Riordan, whose Percy Jackson and the Olympians series brought Greek mythology to life, is back with The Red Pyramid. In this new series, the pages are populated with characters from Egyptian mythology.

The reluctant reader is the greater challenge. How do you get a kid who doesn’t want to read to read? There is no specific formula, but after years of not taking comic books seriously librarians and educators around the world are adopting the graphic novel as the reluctant

reader’s gateway to reading enjoyment. Words and pictures together somehow cross barriers to reading success, open-ing channels to learning and desire for more stories. Successful series include Bone, Babymouse, and Daniel Boom a.k.a. Loudboy. There is a book for everyone, for every time and place. Drop by your local book-store, check out what’s new and what’s hot, then enjoy your summertime with a book in hand.

Happy reading!

Shelagh Damus is a full-time mom, part-time freelancer and anytime reader. She lives in Uxbridge with her husband and four children.

Sizzling summer readsBy Shellagh DamusSpecial to Uxbridge Town Talk

Five lucky readers will win a book of their choice off our summer reading list from Blue

Heron Books! Visit www.uxbridgetowntalk.com to fill our our online form, or pop into the store at 62 Brock St. W. to fill out a ballot. Winners will

be announced in our August issue.

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9 health tips for summerBy Sarah TerrionSpecial to Uxbridge Town Talk

Now that summer is well on its way, things are changing: days are longer and food is differ-ent, making it easier yet more exciting, to stay fit. Apply some of the tips below to make it a healthier season for you and your family. After all, if you don’t care of your body, where are you going to live? You can buy a new house, a new car or a new wardrobe, but the body you’ve got is the only one you get to work with. So it’s important to commit to a healthier lifestyle, one step at a time.

1 – Eat freshFood changes in the summer, bringing the real gems into season. Pick one new fruit or veg-etable each week. Stock up on vibrant red and purple fruits as they are some of the highest in antioxidants and energy without taking in a lot of calories.

2 - Hit the trailsPack your water, put on supportive shoes and take the family out for a breath of fresh air. After all, Uxbridge is the Trail Capital of Canada for good reason!

3 - Workout in the a.m.There’s something amazing about getting up on a warm summer’s morning and getting out-side while everything is quiet. The tranquillity can make for a relaxing, yet refreshing back-drop for your workout, with benefits that carry throughout the entire day.

4 - Drink plenty of waterWater helps hydrate your skin from within, and prevent heat stroke during the hot summer. Rule of thumb: if you’re thirsty, your body is already dehydrated.

5 - Stay fit with friendsThe buddy system is a great way to bond with friends and family. Make sure you can carry on a conversation, but not too easily. Summer is also a great time to try a new sport.

6 – Enjoy the sunshineSunshine can lift your spirits while providing a daily dose of ultra-healthy Vitamin D. Get out-doors and take in 10 or 15 minutes of

sunshine per day, while using a broad spectrum sunscreen.

7 - Splash!Exercising in water doesn’t feel like a work out because it’s cooler and easier on the joints, while also creating great resistance. It can make a great starting point for someone who is less seasoned to exercise.

8 – Set a new goalDon’t wait until life becomes more of a routine again in September to set a new goal. Make time this summer to commit to taking baby steps towards a healthier you.

9 - Express gratitudeTake the time to truly savour the good things in your life: things others have done for you, things you’ve done for others and all those small acts of kindness that make you smile. By practising small acts of kindness, you will per-ceive yourself and others more positively.

_____ Sarah Terrion is owner of NRG 4 Life Fitness, and has more than 20 years experience in the fitness industry. She enjoys strengthening Uxbridge one person at a time with her positive, support-ive approach to wellness.www.nrg4lifefitness.com

June 4 at 4:52 a.m.: a summer sunrise that too often gets missed. This is looking from west to east at the top of Quaker Village.

June 5 at 5:50 a.m.: Reach Street heading toward Uxbridge. Beauty in the shapes of trees with hills in the background.

May 26 at 7:06 a.m.: farm field getting ready for summer. Located on the 6th Concession, close to Ball Road.

By Margery CowleySpecial to Uxbridge Town Talk

It is an established fact that participation in the ancient game of “bowls” can lengthen life. As an avid lawn bowler, I think the sport offers great moderate outdoor exercise and presents it in the form of one of the most fascinating games ever devised by humandkind. Lawn bowling offers more than ideal physical exercise; it offers a better game! You will meet a roster of members, many of whom excelled in strenuous sports through life, who will now en-thusiastically tell you, “This is the best game of all.” It is based on skill, rather than muscle, provides keen competition for men and women of all ages and provides exercise suitable to the individual. Bowlers can challenge and often triumph over the younger and more vigorous contestant. This is a competitive struggle, not like tenpins, five pins, or golf, or billiards, or ballet dancing, where one struggles continuously to attain a standard “par” to quality, and show their skill. This is a contest where every bowl is a com-petitive give and take, and a perfect play can be spoiled by your opponent, even as you would do to him or her. The cares of the world are forgotten as the first bowl rolls down the green.

Systematic exercise promotes health and well being, and this includes lawn bowling: First, the physiological contraction of leg and arm muscles compresses veins and helps to pump blood back to the heart and lungs. Second, this contraction helps prevent venous stasis, varicosities and venous thrombosis. Third, healthy muscular fatigue encourages normal sleep and rest, the perfect substitute for sedatives and sleeping pills. Finally, there is mounting scientific

evidence that an active muscular metabolism, due to physical exercise suited to the individual over the years, plays a definite role in delaying or preventing clinical signs of hardening of the arteries. One important requirement is that exercise must be pleasant and can be fun. I believe the game of bowls completes these requirements! It offers mild exercise without undue fatigue, a combination of walking (the best of all exercises) in the fresh air, with rhythmic arm and body movements. This is presented in an intensely interesting game that makes regular and system-atic exercise a pleasure. Want to try yourself? Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. is free open bowling night, with a coach for new members. Contact Bruno Lenarduzzi at 905-852-5817. The Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club is located just off Centre Street behind the Uxbridge Arena, at the corner of Brock Street.

_____Margery Cowley settled in Uxbridge in 1969 with a young family and is now a proud grandmother. She started lawn bowling about 10 years ago, thoroughly enjoys the game and wishes more people would give it a try.

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sunshine per day, while using a broad spectrum sunscreen.

7 - Splash!Exercising in water doesn’t feel like a work out because it’s cooler and easier on the joints, while also creating great resistance. It can make a great starting point for someone who is less seasoned to exercise.

8 – Set a new goalDon’t wait until life becomes more of a routine again in September to set a new goal. Make time this summer to commit to taking baby steps towards a healthier you.

9 - Express gratitudeTake the time to truly savour the good things in your life: things others have done for you, things you’ve done for others and all those small acts of kindness that make you smile. By practising small acts of kindness, you will per-ceive yourself and others more positively.

_____ Sarah Terrion is owner of NRG 4 Life Fitness, and has more than 20 years experience in the fitness industry. She enjoys strengthening Uxbridge one person at a time with her positive, support-ive approach to wellness.www.nrg4lifefitness.com

the views of uxbridge

June 5 at 5:54 a.m.: fields of gold. These yellow flowers cover the field with the promise of summer sunshine. On Ball Roadat Centre Road.

May 26 at 7:32 p.m.: sunset whispered across the sky at the 6th Concession between Bolton Drive and Ball Road.

June 4 at 4:52 a.m.: a summer sunrise that too often gets missed. This is looking from west to east at the top of Quaker Village.

June 5 at 5:50 a.m.: Reach Street heading toward Uxbridge. Beauty in the shapes of trees with hills in the background.

May 26 at 7:06 a.m.: farm field getting ready for summer. Located on the 6th Concession, close to Ball Road.

evidence that an active muscular metabolism, due to physical exercise suited to the individual over the years, plays a definite role in delaying or preventing clinical signs of hardening of the arteries. One important requirement is that exercise must be pleasant and can be fun. I believe the game of bowls completes these requirements! It offers mild exercise without undue fatigue, a combination of walking (the best of all exercises) in the fresh air, with rhythmic arm and body movements. This is presented in an intensely interesting game that makes regular and system-atic exercise a pleasure. Want to try yourself? Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. is free open bowling night, with a coach for new members. Contact Bruno Lenarduzzi at 905-852-5817. The Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club is located just off Centre Street behind the Uxbridge Arena, at the corner of Brock Street.

_____Margery Cowley settled in Uxbridge in 1969 with a young family and is now a proud grandmother. She started lawn bowling about 10 years ago, thoroughly enjoys the game and wishes more people would give it a try.

Lawn bowling: Health and exercise for life

We asked photographerDeborah de Ville to find some of the best view in town. The results? Breathtaking. And all the more reason to stop among life’s chaos and appreciate this beautiful place we call home.

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This nutritious and tasty sweet treat is a perfect snack for those hot summer days. Blueberries are packed with vitamins, fibre and contain powerful antioxidants to promote health. The yogurt adds protein or you can add tofu for a dairy-free option, and don’t forget to add some essential fats in the form of flax oil. These support the immune system, brain function and help with healthy skin and hair.~Nicole

Blueberry Delight PopsiclesServing Size: 6

Ingredients1 1/4 cup favourite yogurt or substitute soft tofu1 1/2 cups fresh local blueberries (frozen will work as well, with juices)1 Tbsp (15 ml) flax oil3/4 cup (160 ml) water or use 100% juice for a sweeter taste1 ripe banana

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InstructionsPlace all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle containers or paper cups (insert popsicle stick when half frozen) and freeze until solid. Run under hot water to remove popsicles from the container, or peel off paper. Enjoy!

Nicole Scott has a passion for educating families and businesses about whole food nutrition and the importance of taking control of health. Nicole lives in the Uxbridge area with her husband and two daughters. www.passionfornutrition.ca

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... now that we have your attention...our feelings are just a little bit hurt (sniffle.)

We have everything you need to supply your gourmet kitchen and everything for knitting your favourite projects

ANDwe’re nice, we’re funny and

our second name is “customer service”AND

we’ve been here for ages and ...... well, we’re just sayin’ we’d love to see you!

53 Toronto St. NLower Level, Tin Mill

Uxbridge905 862-3359 905 852-1944

Hey! we. said. HEY!!!

InstructionsPlace all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle containers or paper cups (insert popsicle stick when half frozen) and freeze until solid. Run under hot water to remove popsicles from the container, or peel off paper. Enjoy!

Nicole Scott has a passion for educating families and businesses about whole food nutrition and the importance of taking control of health. Nicole lives in the Uxbridge area with her husband and two daughters. www.passionfornutrition.ca