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uxbridge town talkVol 4 Issue 5 May 2012
gifts for mom’s day
birds at the preserve
sunshine granola
faces of uxbridgeDorothy Jovkovic
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contentsV o l u m e 4 I s s u e 5 / M a y 2 0 1 2
Staff
Managing EDitor: Carly Foster
SaLES ManagEr: rebecca Cranney
graphiC DESign intErn: holly Myers
FrEELanCE rEportEr: Kathy Sima
ContributorS
gini Sage
Cover Photo
©ruth Black, 123rf.com
ContaCt uSphonE: 905 862 3747 EMaiL: [email protected]
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3Town Talk Tidbits
4Your NeighbourhoodFor the Birds at the Uxbridge Countryside preserve
5Local Productsgifts for Mom’s Day
7Your Community the Cosmos: Uxbridge’s Flower
8Your MayCommunity Calendar
11Guest PhotographerWoof!
13Faces of UxbridgeDorothy Jovkovic
14From my Mom’s KitchenSunshine granola
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town talk tidbitsthe Sovereign’s birthday the Queen’s birthday has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). an amendment to the Statutes of Canada in 1952 established the celebration of Victoria Day on the Monday preceding May 25. this year, that date is May 21, also known as May 2-4, and the unofficial start to summer. What are your plans?
Can i eat this?Some foods are safe to eat long past their expiry dates. Milk, for example, is usually good for one week after the best before date, whereas ketchup is edible for six months once opened. Start some fridge spring cleaning and find out what to toss and which to save at Stilltasty.com.
rec by the #saccording to our township’s website, Uxbridge is home to:» 9 baseball diamonds» 5 public tennis courts» 2 squash courts » 2 soccer fields» 2 ice pads» 1 swimming pool (25 metres long, 6 lanes, 83°F)» 1 curling club» 1 lawn bowling centre
Calling all fall fair fansEach September a dedicated group of residents put on our spec-tacular Fall Fair – and they need our help. From set up to clean up, volunteers are needed to keep this weekend-long celebration of food, games, dance, farming, animals, smashing cars and pulling trac-tors. Meetings start May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Elgin park, Main Street just south of Elgin pond. Email [email protected] for more info.
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Gifts for mom
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the Uxbridge Countryside preserve is billed as the place “Where the Countryside Comes to town” and this is certainly a great description for this nature sanctuary on the edge of town. Located directly behind Walmart on Welwood Drive, you feel that you have escaped into the country as soon as you venture down one of the trails.
according to local birding expert Derek Connolly, it is possible to see between 30-50 species of birds in a day at the Countryside preserve from april to June, with morning being the best time to see many of them.
i set out to see for myself, visiting one recent sunny spring morning to discover this unique locale from the perspective of bird watchers; i have spent many hours walking in the preserve, but had never gone specifically to look for birds.
the Countryside preserve consists of 140 acres of mixed terrain on the oak ridges Moraine, and has 6 kms of well-marked trails. it is very accessible and is a popular spot for hikers, runners and people walking their dogs to get out in nature. there are some moderate slopes and uneven terrain, but overall, walking through
the preserve is quite easy. i was amazed at the number of different birds i heard and spot-
ted in a short period of time: tree swallows, chickadees, robins, red-winged blackbirds, sparrows, a mallard duck and a hawk. there were many more birds that i was not able to identify, and some that seemed determined to stay out of my sight.
Connolly says keen observers may also encounter american goldfinches, blue jays, starlings, grackles, crows, wood and pine warblers, chirping and song sparrows, northern orioles, woodcocks, rose breasted grosbeaks, a variety of woodpeckers including the downy, hairy, northern flicker and pileated, as well as savannah, field, grasshopper and clay coloured sparrows. The broad winged hawk and turkey vulture are often seen soaring over the fields.
the diversity of habitats in the preserve – meadows, wood-lands, wetlands and creeks – is one of the benefits. With a bit of patience and luck, you are able to find many different types of birds. in the spring, the Countryside preserve provides important nesting areas for many birds, including warblers, woodpeckers, wrens and swallows.
the nesting boxes set up throughout the preserve are used
primarily by tree swallows, house wrens and the occasional Eastern bluebird. tree swallows can be fairly aggressive birds and will chase away other birds from a box they have claimed as their own. however, if two boxes are placed in close proximity to each other, they will only defend one. For this reason, the nesting boxes in the Countryside preserve have been placed in pairs, several feet away from each other, ensuring there are still plenty of boxes available for nesting bluebirds and other birds.
if you go to the Countryside Preserve to do some bird watching or hiking, please be sure to follow the trail rules, including:
• Do not create new trails• Do not feed or aggressively approach wildlife, including birds• Carry out all garbage and litter• Respect the sounds of nature and avoid loud noises
if you are interested in monitoring a bird box in the preserve and being a “bird family caretaker” you can contact Derek Connolly at 905 852 5432.
f o r t h e b i r d s a t t h e U x b r i d g e C o u n t r y s i d e P r e s e r v estory&Photos // kathy sIMa
Kathy Sima lives in Uxbridge with her husband and two children. She works from home as a financial analyst and freelancer and enjoys hik-ing the Uxbridge trails.
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We are delighted to offer the Uxbridge community a safe, welcoming space to grow through the practice of yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
Our team of qualified, knowledgeable and compassionate teachers will assist you in finding a practice that’s right for your body and mind. Many of our teachers have been teaching
in Uxbridge for some time. We offer a full schedule of drop in classes for all fitness levels and body types. We also provide offerings such as:
• Yoga Foundations - to begin or expand your practice• Prenatal Yoga and Teen Yoga
• Partner Yoga and Pilates• Yoga for sports (cyclists, runners, equestrians, hockey / soccer players, etc)
• Yoga Warriors for First Responders and those in high stress jobs• Workshops, Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki
• Private and semi-private classes
Community events include ‘by donation’ classes for local charities, our mindful living meditation community and movie and potluck nights.
See our website for more information on classes, teachers, pricing and scheduling. Drop in for a class or contact us if you have any questions.
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It’s almost time to open the cottage for the season. May 24th is fast approaching and is a great time to see what the winter has wrought and what kind of work will be involved in opening your cottage.CHECK - the power lines for any damaged wires. Look for fallen trees, cracked windows, peeling paint or caulking, roof sags, loose stairs, planks or rotten wood on the deck or docks, corroding connectors, cor-roding or twisting planks or supports and protruding nails. WATER - turn the water on, checking the intake system and pipes. Do filters need replacing? Any leaks or cracks in the ceiling? Test the hot water tank.VISTORS - any signs of mice, bugs, spiders, birds nests in the cottage? Check the stored food, closets, chimneys, drawers and cupboards.PROPANE - check for any damages to the tank and the main or second-ary supply. Are all connections securely fastened?PHONES AND FUSES - time to turn on the power and phones. Check heaters, light switches, appliances, wires and outlets for any damage first and ensure the water heater is filled to avoid burning the element.ALARMS - replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries. Are fire extinquishers charged? If disposable, are they past their expiration date?
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REMEMBER TO DRIVE SAFELY OVER THE LONG WEEKEND AND HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL MOTHERS.
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Cosmos, the Township of Uxbridge flower, is a bright, easy-to-grow alternative for gardens. this hardy annual is native to Central and South america, and was cultivated by the early Spanish priests in their mission gardens in Mexico. Due to its evenly spaced petals they christened the flower “Cosmos,” from the greek word kosmos, which means “an orderly harmo-nious systematic universe.”
this light, feathery plant is delicate looking, but decep-tively hardy. it’s heritage and old fashioned look is the reason it was chosen to represent Uxbridge, says Mayor gerri Lynn o’Connor.
“the Cosmos was picked because it stands so tall, and is an old flower,” she says, adding its varying colour palette is really appealing. “i thought it really represented our heritage and his-tory.”
Quakers from Catawissa, pennsylvania began settling in Uxbridge in 1806.
in 1997 the township and its Uxbridge Blooms commit-tee asked the public for suggestions for a community flower. Several were put forth, with samples of each brought to council by then goodwood gardens owner David gribble, Mayor o’Connor remembers. the Cosmos was suggested by Ux-bridge resident John taylor, a member of the Uxbridge horticul-tural Society at the time.
gifts for Mom’s DayStory // CarLy FoStEr Cosmos belongs to the family of plants known as Composi-
tae, and consists of more than 20 species. the most common are easy to spot: C. sulphureus are shades of yellow, orange and red, with leaves that are long, with narrow lobes and hairy margins. The flowers of C. bipinnatus vary from the palest white to solid or variegated shades of pink to dark rose. the leaves are finely cut, and are similar in appearance to dill or ferns.
in contrast to many other annuals, Cosmos prefer hot, dry sites and poorer soils. purchase boxed plants at your local nursery, or sow seeds directly into the garden in april or May directly. Consistent with the site selection, do not over-water or over-fertilize the plants, as this will result in tall “leggy” plants with decreased flower production.
there are no diseases or pests that affect Cosmos, so care is easy: simply deadhead the spent flowers and they will continue to bloom well into the fall. allow some of the seeds to fall in your garden, as they will readily self-seed for the next year.
Celebrate the township of Uxbridge in your garden this year!
SPaCe For STUFFthis bag has more pockets than Mom has stuff for. Maybe? She’ll certainly have fun and look great trying with this this LUg Mambo Sun tote that comes in a ton of hot colours. $69.95 at presents, presents, presents, 60 Brock St. W.
Movie STar MUMMahelp Mom feel like the star she is in these retro-inspired sunglasses. $19 at Joe Fresh, 323 toronto St. S., inside Zehrs.
SKiNNY viNoThe tree-fruit flavours of apple, pear, yellow plum and citrus linger through the finish of this delicious new wine. and Moms everywhere will love that it's only 80 calories a glass! $11.95 at Vineyards Estates Wine, 323 toronto St. S., inside Zehrs.
PeDiCUreMom will love it when you send her to the spa for soft feet and pretty polish to welcome sandal weather. the hot stone, reflexology and organic spa treatments all sound delightful. $55 at Spa de Vie, 2 Campbell Dr.
FLower PowerWe love the bright, cheery colours of this hand-painted wine glass. Wouldn’t it look beautiful in Mom’s hand during a barbeque on the deck? $15.99 at Keith’s Flower Shop & gifts, 14 Brock St. E.
TeMPeraTUre reGULaTorperfect for the still fluctuating and un-predictable weather that May can bring, this versatile spring jacket is water-resis-tant and breathable. $119 at Mark’s, 2 Welwood Dr.
the cosmos:uxbridge’s flowerStory // gini SagE // FiLES // CarLy FoStEr
a Durham Master gardener since 2005, ginny Sage is an active member of the Uxbridge horticultural Society. her gardening inter-ests include design, horticulture, urban forestry and incorporating naturalized plant materials in sustainable landscapes.
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tuesday, May 1uxbridge fall fair volunteer meet-ing Come out and learn more about the Uxbridge Fall Fair, what we do and volunteer your time to help. Volunteers are needed in various aspects of the fair from setup to running event areas and clean up afterwards.time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Where: Elgin park, Main St. S.Contact: [email protected] www.uxbridgefair.ca
Wednesday, May 2Pub night Support Dr. Frackowiak’s nepal dental expedition with Dentists Without Borders. Join us for billiards, music, dancing, snacks and silent auc-tion. time: 5 – 9 p.m.Where: King henry’s arms pub, 65 Brock St. W.Contact: [email protected]
business building forum get moti-vated and inspired to build a business in north Durham. Learn from local business successes. Keynote speakers, live demos by award-winning robotics teams, refreshments, networking, Q&a.time: 6 – 9 p.m.Where: Sunderland town hall, 120 river St.Contact: [email protected].
the role of uxbridge in the rebel-lion of 1837 Learn why important citizens like Joseph gould rebelled, why they lost the battle but in the end won. presenter: historian allan Mcgillivray. Donations welcome.time: 7 – 9 p.m.Where: Museum schoolhouse, 7239 Con. 6 Contact: [email protected] www.uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca
thursday, May 3out of this World Sing, dance and laugh along with our Uxperience crew as we take you on a journey out of this world! an entertaining show for the whole family. tickets available at Sugar FX. also, May 4 and 5.time: 7:30 p.m., 3 p.m.Where: Uxbridge Music hall, 16 Main St. S.Contact: www.uxperience.ca
saturday, May 5gimme Shelter a fundraising dinner for the new animal shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog. tickets $100, or $750 for a table of 8; available at Blue heron Books, ron noble insurance, palmac’s pet Foods, pet Valu and more. hosted by neil Crone.time: 6 p.m.Where: Skyloft Ski & Country Club, 722 Chalk Lake rd. W.
sunday, May 6a concert in the afternoon L.M. Montgomery Society of ontario pres-ents a Concert featuring the tudor Singers, the Uxbridge youth Choir and Belle nove Singers. $10, with children under 12 free. time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.Where: historic Leaskdale Church, reg. rd. 1 LeaskdaleContact: www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca
thursday, May 10 healing with Crystals Learn how crystals work in healing on all levels - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or energetic. intro to the chakras and energies. Full demonstration on 2 lucky participants. $50. Call to pre-register.
time: 7 – 9 p.m.Where: pathways to peace yoga & healing, 58 Brock St. W., suite 204Contact: 416 571 0447 [email protected]
Friday, May 11Quilts 2012 Warmth, Decoration, art port perry patchers presents a show of traditional, contemporary and artis-tic, bed and wall quilts. 10 fabulous vendors! Demonstrations, Zentangle classes and a cafe. Silent auction, a raffle quilt benefiting Uxbridge/Scugog animal Shelter. admission $7. also Sat-urday, May 12 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Where: Scugog Community arena, 1655 reach St., port perryContact: portperrypatchers.ca [email protected]
Mother’s day Partner yoga Special Unique and fun gift for Mother’s Day. Welcoming all daughters, sons, or someone who is like a Mom. Lots of fun to be had at this partner style yoga class, suitable for all levels. $10.time: 6:45 – 8 p.m.Where: 9 Sandy hook rd.Contact: [email protected] www.uxbridgedanceyoga.ca
saturday, May 12Spring gift and garden Show More than 30 vendors of antiques, crafts, and garden plants and artifacts. Sponsored by the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society. $2.time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Where: St. paul’s presbyterian Church Leaskdale, reg. rd. 1Contact: www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca [email protected]
1st annual ryan “Chisel” vanderpost Memorial golf tournament & dinner $75 tickets include golf, cart and steak dinner or $40 for golf or dinner. pro-ceeds for mental illness awareness and suicide prevention.time: 12:30 p.m.Where: Foxbridge golf Course, 228 Brock St. E.Contact: [email protected] 905 852 7962
ron hynes East Coast Music award winner, genie award winner and past Juno, CCMa and Canadian Folk Music awards nominee. Come join “the Man of a thousand Songs” in concert with the greenbank Folk Music Society audi-ence.time: 8 – 11:30 p.m.Where: Centennial hall, hwy 12, greenbankContact: [email protected] globalserve.net/~ynot/grnbnk.htm
sunday, May 13Mom and tot Mother’s day Cooking Class Come celebrate Mother’s Day with your tot(s) at the Zehrs Cooking School. We are making a pizza lunch and decorating a Mother’s Day cake to take home. rSVp.time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Where: Zehrs Uxbridge, 323 toronto St. S.Contact: [email protected]
Wednesday, May 23diabetes focused Pharmacy tour Free diabetes focused pharmacy tour with a registered Diabetes nurse Edu-cator via the Markham Stouffville hos-pital, Uxbridge site, Diabetes Education Centre. Drop-ins welcome.
time: 7 – 8 a.m.Where: Shoppers Drug Mart, 232 toronto St. S.Contact: 905-852-9771 ext 5260
grocery Store tour Free grocery store tour with a registered Dietitian via the Markham Stouffville hospital, Uxbridge site, Diabetes Education Centre. Drop-ins welcometime: 7 – 8:30 p.m.Where: Vince’s Market, 234 toronto St. S.Contact: 905-852-9771 ext 5260
saturday, May 26Compost giveaway residents are invited to pick up compost, free of charge. the region is asking residents to bring their own shovels and contain-ers to carry the compost. Limit of three blue boxes per vehicle.time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.Where: Uxbridge arena, 291 Brock St. W.Contact: 905-668-7711 ext. 3732 [email protected]
Your Soul’s Statement Designed to guide you through exercises that unfold what is most important to you, your unique gifts, and what you are meant to focus on in your life.time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Where: pathways to peace yoga & healing Center, 58 Brock St. W., Suite 204Contact: [email protected] www.pathwaystopeaceyoga.com
uxbridge Chamber Choir good ‘ole country tunes, and a virtuoso band of bluegrass instrumentalists for some fine fiddlin’ and pickin’. Cash bar and
refreshments. tickets $20 (Seniors $15) available online or at Blue heron Books and presents, presents, presents.time: 7:30 - 10 p.m.Where: Wendy & gord Duncan’s Barn, 4360 paddock rd., pickeringContact: www.uxbridgechamberchoir.ca
sunday, May 27Purina Walk for dog guides the Walk will help provide Dog guides to people with disabilities in your community. 100% of funds go toward raising, train-ing and placing Dog guides at no cost to those in need.time: 12 – 2:30 p.m.Where: Elgin park, 180 Main St. S.Contact: [email protected] www.purinawalkfordogguides.com
regular EventsSalvation army Camp for Kids Sleep-ing bag donations Wash-Worx Laun-dromat is collecting sleeping bags and twin comforters for the Salvation army Camps For Kids. Donations accepted until May 31. time: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.Where: 11 Main St. n.Contact: 905 852 9466 [email protected]
Pilates with Cathy a mind body class that blends breath and movement. pi-lates strengthens the core enabling you to move the rest of your body with less risk of injury. Feel leaner and longer and improve your posture. Every Monday. time: 6 – 7 p.m.Where: 12 Douglas rd., Unit 1Contact: [email protected] www.radiantjoyyoga.com
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teen / adolescent Yoga this fun and energetic practice, specifically designed for teens/adolescents will get you mov-ing, breathing and learning about your body and mind. Learn the tools you need to deal with daily stressors. a six week series starting May 8.time: 5 – 6 p.m.Where: 12 Douglas rd., Unit 1Contact: [email protected] www.radiantjoyyoga.com
Yoga foundations 1 The first step on your yoga path. Learn the fundamentals of yoga including breathing exercises, gentle postures and mindfulness. this 8-week class is a wonderful and infor-mative introduction to our gentle and flow classes. Starts May 14.time: 7:45 – 9 p.m.Where: 12 Douglas rd., Unit 1Contact: [email protected] www.radiantjoyyoga.com
native Smudge Celebration Join us for an inspirational teaching by raven and experience the relaxation and grounding this traditional ritual has to offer. Everyone welcome. Free. third thursday of the month.time: 7 – 8 p.m.Where: Elemi organics, 58 Brock St. W.Contact: 905 852 5575 [email protected]
dave the guitar guy Dave will provide free guitar lessons and educate youth on guitar repair, care and accessories. all skill levels welcome! thursdays. time: 5 – 6 p.m.Where: Uxbridge youth Centre, 34 Brock St. W.Contact: 905 862 3456 www.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com
Wellness thursdays these work-shops allow youth to gather with their peers and discuss topics with Wellness practitioner heidi Walczak. Snacks
included. thursdays.time: 4 – 6 p.m.Where: Uxbridge youth Centre, 34 Brock St. W.Contact: 905 862 3456 www.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com
belly dancing lessons Beginner belly dancers 8 week course. Come try something new and join us for a fun workout! thursday from May 3 - June 21. $90/ persontime 8 – 9 p.m.Where: 9 Sandy hook road, Uxbridge Dance & yoga StudioContact: [email protected] www.uxbridgedanceyoga.ca
drop in Storytime Captivating stories in the children’s department for kids 18 months-5 years.time: 4 - 4:30 p.m.Where: Uxbridge public Library, 9 to-ronto St. S.Contact: 905 852 9747 www.uxlib.com
Join iode Women are invited to at-tend and learn about volunteer work. Wednesdays. time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.Where: Contact for locationContact: 905 852 7084 www.iode.ca
artists of uxbridge We meet weekly to draw and paint, share demonstrations, and participate in various workshops. Monday and Wednesday.time: 7 - 9 p.m., 9 a.m. - noon Where: Zehrs Community room, 323 toronto St. S. Contact: 905 852 9333 www.artistsofuxbridge.ca
udora Play group For moms and their kids 0-6 years. tuesdays and thurs-days. time: 10 a.m. - noon Where: Udora Community Centre, 24 Victoria St.
Contact: 705 228 8716
uxbridge Parkinson’s Support group Caregivers, friends and family gather to share information and experience. We can help each other! $10/year. guests are free. First thursday of the month.time: 1 - 3 p.m.Where: Bridgewater Building, 22 James hill Ct.Contact: 905 852 8894 www.uxparkinsons.com
SPin a great way to condition your car-diovascular system while cross-training to avoid injuries. Eleven different spin-ning classes per week! time: VariousWhere: nrg4 Life, 69 Brock St. W., upper levelContact: 905 852 4750 www.nrg4lifefitness.com
easy Spin & Sculpt geared towards those who are new to spin and want to work at a lower intensity. Easy to follow and fun! there’s nothing intimidating about it. thursdays.time: 7:15 – 8 p.m.Where: nrg4Life, 69 Brock St. W., upper levelContact: 905 852 4750 www.nrg4lifefitness.com
group Cycling Crank up the energy and burn calories fast in our run group cycling classes. this low impact work-out is a great way to condition your car-diovascular system while cross-training to avoid injuries.time: 6 – 7 p.m.Where: nrg4Life, 69 Brock St., upper LevelContact: 905 852 4750 www.nrg4lifefitness.com
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in honour of the new Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog fund-raising dinner on May 5, we just had to share these adorable canine characters. rutledge Jewellers recently raised $1,000 for the initiative with a pet pic day for store mascot Chippy’s 15 birthday. the gimme Shelter gala dinner, hosted by neil Crone, features live and silent auctions, local entertainment and music. For more info, visit w w w. a n i m a l - s h e l t e r. c a
Photos by Baby Butterfly Photography
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Losing Micky so suddenly and tragically has been a lot to deal with and the past three years have been a huge adjust-ment for Dorothy. Love and support has come from many sources – some of them unexpected. For instance, she has formed a friendship with the wife of the other man killed in the plane crash, and even visited her and their children at their home in South africa. Dorothy she has been fortunate to have had such amazing sup-port from her church, family, staff and others in the community. Everyone rallied around her and their love and support was evident. She never felt like she was alone, and cannot imagine what it would be like to go through this experience without all of the support she has received.
Dorothy returned to work at Uxbridge travel almost immedi-ately after Micky’s death, as it felt like a safe place for her. her staff is like family to her, and it was comforting to be with them. She remembers how people in the community made her feel loved. Still being rather numb from the shock of the accident, she would walk down the street in town and other business owners would come up to her and give her a hug. it is clear that this kindness still touches Dorothy’s heart.
one of Dorothy’s greatest passions in life is playing the piano. She started taking piano lessons at the age of six, and has been playing ever since. While she does not view herself as a performer, Dorothy greatly enjoys accompanying others and plays at church services. She also plays accompaniment to the Monday Morning Singers in town, and to vocalists performing at the Sunderland Music Festival.
Faith continues to remain very important to Dorothy, and she firmly believes that every person is special and deserves to be loved. She has volunteered at the Central East prison in Lindsay for the past six years, by helping to provide a weekly Christian service for prisoners. this is something she and Micky used to do together, and she has continued to do it for the simple reason that she wants to share faith and love.
Dorothy values the time she spends with her parents, children and grandchildren, and is happy to be part of such a caring community.
She recently sold greenbank airport, and is also looking for-ward to upcoming renovations to Uxbridge travel that are being planned for this summer.
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the respect and admiration Dorothy Jovkovic has for her community is evident right from the start.
Dorothy has lived in Uxbridge all her life. in fact, she was the first baby born at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, shortly after it opened. She jokes that there was a bit of a rivalry among the women who were in the maternity ward at the same time as her mother to see who would deliver their baby first.
While there have obviously been changes as the town has grown over the years, Dorothy believes that Uxbridge has been able to retain its small town feel. one of the things she loves most about living here is the real sense of community, with people caring about each other and looking out for one another.She appreciates and respects all of the good work being done by businesses, organizations and hard-working volunteers in town, and says it is apparent that Uxbridge residents genuinely want to see the community do well. She thinks it is a great place to raise a family.
Dorothy has been the owner operator of Uxbridge travel for the past 25 years. Most of the travel business comes through referrals and word of mouth, and she is proud of her staff and the service they provide to clients.
Dorothy and her husband Micky owned greenbank airport for many years. Micky was a people person in every sense of the word. he was outgoing, friendly and loved to meet people. Faith was important to both of them, and he and Dorothy used to operate a fly-in church service out of the airport hangar in the summer months. Pilots would fly their small aircraft to the airport on Sundays, and the families shared fellowship and meals. the Jovkovics believed that church is more about people coming together than the physical building itself. in July of 2008, they were interviewed at the airport by 100 huntley Street about their unique church service. Five days later, Micky was tragically killed when his small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. it was a shock to the entire community.
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Kathy Sima lives in Uxbridge with her husband and two children. She works from home as a financial analyst and freelancer and enjoys hik-ing the Uxbridge trails.
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ingredientS» 3 c rolled oats (not quick cook)» 2 c favourite raw nuts – i use chunky almonds and cashew pieces» 1 c raw sunflower seeds» 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut» 1/2 c sweetener, such as maple syrup (my fave), agave nectar, honey or brown sugar (or a combination of any)» 1/4 c oil» 3/4 tsp salt» 1 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots etc.
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preheat oven to 250.
in a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts and coconut. in a separate bowl, combine sweetener, oil, and salt. pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
Spread mix over foil- or parchment-lined cookie pans, spread-ing out evenly.
Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even colour and toastiness.
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