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Huck Finn Fishing Day

 Ah the days of our youth, the days of building a raft and floating it on the pond in the field, pretending to be Huckleberry Finn. Pretending to take the raft down the Mississippi River in the hope of finding freedom. The days of our carefree youth, filled with memories to be shared with your children.

Bring your youngsters out to Elgin pond on Sat. April 26th in Uxbridge and reminisce about those days. Teach your kids the fine art of fishing as you join in theUxbridge Youth Fishing Event.

Don't miss the Huck Finn Parade.Dress up in your best Huck Finn outfit decorate your bike or wagon and join the parade, starting at Elgin park (9:30am) and traveling down Mill St to Water St.

Fish from 10 am to 1 pm with plenty of fish to be caught.

No Fishing Gear No Problem There is free fishing rod and reel loaners and free bait. There will be prizes for all kids and a free lunch.

Huckleberry Finn and Jim, on their raft

One of the first things you do is line up for your poles and cup of worms....always a challenge to get the wiggly worms on those little hooks, but there is usually a local celebrity or two that can be coerced into lending a hand, it's all in the fun of the day. This event is well attended by parents, grandparent and plenty of kids, even in the rain the kids excitement is contagious.

This is the sixth year for the Huck Finn Fishing Day with local sponsors that include Canadian Tire, Durham Regional Police, The Uxbridge Legion, The Pickering Rod and Gun Club, The Optimists, The town of Uxbridge, as well as others. Together they put on a very good day for all participants.

Virtual Garden Show

 

 Is the rainy/damp weather putting a damper on your spring gardening activities. With damp drizzling weather blanketing most of Southern Ontario this weekend is an ideal time to make the best of it. Take a short trip to Peterborough to visit the"For the Love of Gardening Show" put on by "The Peterborough Horticultural Society, the Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners, and the Northumberland Master Gardeners". Now is the time to be thinking about curb appeal if you are contemplating the sale of your home.

 For the Love of Gardening Show.

Show hours, location and admission
Friday, April 11 (6 - 9 p.m.),
Saturday, April 12 (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.),
Sunday, April 13 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough
$5 admission, children free coat check

What's that you say!! You have other plans for the weekend and you can not make the show, or just wish you could do it in your own time. You would prefer to save a little bit of the environment especially with the high cost of gasoline.  Well then perhaps a virtual show might just be in order. Take your time and visit some of the exhibitors' web sites.

Vendor/Exibitor Web Products/Services
Anna's Perennials www.annasperennials.com Perennials
Arbor Care Tree Experts www.thetreepros.com Tree Service
Articulate Lawn Sprinklers www.articulatesprinklers.com Lawn Sprinklers--Installation, Service, Sales & Design
Avant-Garden Shop www.avantgardenshop.com Decor for Home and Garden, tools, bird feeders, seed and supplies
Bark Creek Crafts www.barkcreekcrafts.com Potpourri/soaps/lotions
Blake Richardson www.blakerichardson.com Earth Art/Earthen Sculptures/Earth prints
Blossom Hill Nursery www.blossomhillnursery.com Delphiniums/Peonies/Perennials/Dried Flowers
Bridget Gallaghers Fair Trade www.bgft.ca Ethical trade baskets/Planters/Gifts
Brookside Perennials www.brooksideperennials.ca Plants/Birdhouses/Garden Products
Burley's Gardens www.burleys.ca Perennials/Garden Statuary/Gifts
Burns Water Gardens www.burnswatergardens.ca Fountains/Water Garden Plants/Pond Supplies
Canadian Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society www.mumsanddahlias.com Information & Membership
Canadian Peony Society www.peony.ca Peony Information
Chive Inc. chive.ca Flower Vases
Dewdad Inc. www.dewdad.com Plant Clips/Pot Hooks
Earthbound Perennials www.earthboundgardens.com Lilly Bulbs/Spring Bulbs/Garden Art/Daylilies
Finnsage Inc. www.finnsage.com Magic Ring-Paper Yard Waste Bag Opener & Support Device
Florabunda Seeds www.florabundaseeds.com Seeds
For Every Season 4everyseason.com Organic fertilizers and Garden Tools
Garden Girl www.gardengirlcobourg.com Garden Finds/Vintage Objects
Gardens Plus www.gardensplus.ca 350+ Hostas & Daylilies--low maintenance perennials
Goldenbrook Hostas www.goldenbrookhostas.com Hostas
Green Side Up Environmental Services www.greenservices.ca Environmental Services/Natural Landscaping & Native Plants
Griffins Greenhouses www.griffinsgreenhouses.com Plants & Decor
Grow Tasty www.growtasty.com Potted Culinary Herbs
Grow Wild! www.grow-wild.com Native plant Nursery / Landscaping & Ecological Services
Harmony Farms www.harmonyfarm.ca Preserves/Gift Items/Baking
Hawberry Farms www.hawberryfarms.com Gourmet Food Products
Invisible Fence Brand Pet Containment www.invisiblefence.com Invisible Fence
Iron Age Originals 4everyseason.com Handmade Original Designs
Jaboli II www.jaboli.com Hand sculpted Jewellery
Jack Lake Landscape www.jacklakelandscape.com Garden Centre/Landscaping Supplies/Design, Build
Jardinique www.jardinique.com Outdoor chairs & Signs
Kawartha Country Wines www.kawarthawinery.com Wine Jellies/Wine/Preserves/Cooking Wines/Gourmet Foods
Kibo Soaps www.kibo.ca Handmade Organic Soaps
Lavender Hills www.lavenderhills.biz Lavender Products
Moose River Chamois Co. www.mooseriverchamois.com Chamois Absorbent Cloth/Stud Grabber
Pamela Meacher / Artist www.pamelameacher.com Watercolour paintings
Peterborough Green-Up www.greenup.on.ca Ecological Garden Services
Peterborough Social Planning Council www.pspc.on.ca Garden Cards and Brochures
Porcupine Creek Farm www.porcupinecreekfarm.ca Certified Organic Herbal Teas/Culinary Herbs/Herbal Body Products
Prestige Sunrooms www.pestigewindowssunrooms.ca Solariums
Rock Wall Gardens www.rockwallgardens.com Hypertufa Containers/Decorative Leaves/Water Features
Roto Spa Inc. www.rotospa.com Hot Tubs
Rova's Patio Furniture www.rovapatio.com Patio Furniture & Retractable Awnings
Stone Gardener www.stonegardener.ca Hypertufa Troughs & Planters
T.O.D. Enterprises innovationswestport.ca Weathervanes/stained Glass/Garden Accessories
The Cottage Gardener www.cottagegardener.com Heirloom Seeds
The Dry Stone Wall Association of Canada www.dswac.ca Dry Stone Wall Demonstration
The English Potter www.englishpotter.com Pottery-Leaves/Stone Features/Fountains/Bird Houses
Toronto Region Iris Society www.torontoirissociety.com Iris & Memberships
Tropical Expressions www.bonsaistore.ca Bonsai/Air Plants/Orchids/Lucky Bamboo/Carnivorous
Urban Harvest www.uharvest.ca Organic Seeds
Village Green www.thevillagegreen.ca Organic Seeds & Products
Weldlife Art www.weldlifeart.com Metal Garden Sculptures/Stone Birdbaths
Wicked Gourmet wickedgourmet.com Gourmet Foods & Gifts
Wild Ginger Native Plant Nursery www.wildgingernursery.ca Native Wildflowers, grasses and Shrubs
Wildsome Gardens www.wildsomegardens.com Wild & Historic Plants & Seeds
Williams Design Studio www.williamsdesignstudio.net Fountains, Garden Art, Art Gourds & Accessories

Uxbridge Supports Breast Cancer Research

Uxbridge has Two Opportunities
to
Pay it Forward
by
Supporting the Fight against Breast Cancer

The Uxbridge Half Marathon

Run For The Diamond

The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary is presenting a Half marathon and a five kilometre walk/run on Sunday, April 27th. Those who register by April 25th will have their names put in a draw for a $5,000 diamond ring donated by Rutledge Jewellers

Uxbridge Township is the Trails Capital of Canada!

The Half Marathon & 5km walk/run will take you along scenic trails down quiet roadways, through majestic trees, beautiful vistas & fresh country air. The proceeds from this race will be used to purchase digital breast cancer screening equipment for the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.

Uxbridge, located just a short ½ hour drive from Aurora, Newmarket, Whitby, Oshawa, Pickering and Markham, 1 hour from downtown Toronto and slightly over 1 hour from Barrie, Orillia, and Peterborough, is easily reached from anywhere in South Central Ontario.

You can register; in advance, online at www.uxbridgehalfmarathon.com or www.runningroom.com, by mail to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, 4 Campbell Drive PO Box 5003, Uxbridge, ON, or in person at on April 27 at 8am just prior to the run which starts at 9am

RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd.
Brokerage

Supports

THE YARD SALE FOR THE CURE

We will
Coordinate, Map and Promote
for all
Participating Yard Sales
in the
Uxbridge Area

Make a difference in women's lives by joining this
year's Yard Sale for the Cure, last year, through the
passion and Generosity of more than 1000 participants
hosting and shopping at yard sales, Yard Sale For The Cure
was able to raise over $150,000 towards the fight
against breast cancer.



RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd
.
Brokerage
905.852.6143

for further details Contact

Kathy Clulow
Sales Representatives
The Clulow Connection

Dangerous Waters Abound

Keep Your Children Away From Swollen Streams and Rivers

While the snow may be all but gone around Uxbridge the Streams and rivers are still very dangerous. The water level where these videos were taken rose close to 1 foot overnight last night (Wed April 02nd) and likely would have risen even more if the temperature had not dropped. Anticipated rain and just above freezing temperatures will likely keep the water levels high for the next week

How Much
Force is There?

The 25+ foot tree in the water was washed down river and through the dam. It is lodged on an island in the river that is now under about 1 foot of water

Normal Flow is about 3 to 4 inches in depth over the dam.

One of three Dams used to control the water level for Peers mill

The Flow through the dam is about 3 feet in depth at the time of these videos

Just How
Dangerous
is the flow?

Watch for the chunk of ice about 4 1/4 seconds into this segment.
It takes just over 1 second to travel 25 feet

Kathy Clulow, sales representative, RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd, brokerage Uxbridge, Ontario.
Kathy welcomes your real estate inquiries for the Durham Region communities of Uxbridge, Port Perry, Brock and Scugog, and the York Region Communities of Markham-Unionville, Stouffville and Georgina.

To
Contact Kathy, or visit our web sites
MyUxbridge.info or UxbridgeRealEstateOnline.com

Is Lock Bumping Compromising Your Home Security?

How Real Is the Threat To Your Home Security?

 

Lock Bumping is a very simple technique that involves using a key to apply pressure to the tumblers in the lock causing the pins inside the lock cylinder to jump above the shear line. This enables the lock to be opened by anyone with a lock bumping key that can be purchased over the internet for a few dollars.

There are many videos and web sites on the internet that explain in detail how it works. Older house locks and post office box or mail box lock are highly susceptible to this process. Lock Bumping.org provides a brief outline of the history and some basic information. If you want more detail visit Locked, but not secure where Marc Weber Tobias provides some detail and insight into how it works.

Some very good consumer information is presented on San Diego Lock & Safe's blog about lock bumping and bump keys.

Kathy Clulow, sales representative, RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd, brokerage Uxbridge, Ontario.
Kathy welcomes your real estate inquiries for the Durham Region communities of Uxbridge, Port Perry, Brock and Scugog, and the York Region Communities of Markham-Unionville, Stouffville and Georgina.

To
Contact Kathy, or visit our web sites
MyUxbridge.info or UxbridgeRealEstateOnline.com