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i PIS nl sts ot RAR 4 - "WEEKEND STAR" p-- FRIDAY, AUGUST n, 2000 RIK DAVIE / PORT PERRY STAR HISTORY RE-WRITTEN: Uxbridge-Scott Museum curator Allan McGillvary has recently completed his new book, "Tales From The Uxbridge Valley". The book will soon be available to the public at the museum and local book stores. a | \ FREER | i | Gin rr Allan McGillvary's new history book tells 'Tales From The Uxbridge Valley' By Rik Davie Weekend Star Allan McGillvary is history on two legs. The longtime curator of the Uxbridge-Scott Museum has put pen to paper to produce a con- cise history of the peo- ple and places that formed the foundation of Uxbridge, and that work (done as part of the Millennium Project) will be unveiled on Aug. 12. Tales from the Uxbridge Valley was orig- inated by the Millennium Committee and fills the need for a history of Uxbridge and was written over the win- ter by Mr. McGillvary. "Writing that book was like taking six pounds of butter and putting it in a one pound package," the local histo- rian said. "I tried to tell the basic story of Uxbridge from day-one till now. I wanted to get something that, some- one just coming into Uxbridge would get a good idea of what [pur % All Inventory Uxbridge was and how it came to be here." The book covers everything from the doc- tors, to the service sta- tions that have served the community. Even so, Mr. McGillvary said that this book, "cries out for more." He hopes the book will be enjoyed by longtime residents and spark curiosity in those new to the area. The local history of Uxbridge has been a love of Mr. McGillvary since his teaching days in elementary school, and he continues to bring history alive for children in his many lec- tures at the museum. There are programs and walking tours at the museum that give chil- dren a hands on view of history and Mr. McGillvary has a hand in almost all of them. The book will be available at the museum and local book stores and there will be a gath- ering at the Music Hall on Main Street from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. on August 12. Preparations underway for 136th Uxbridge Fall Fair at Elgin Park Many people are getting ready to display their specialties at the 136th edition of the Uxbridge Fall Fair at Elgin Park in Uxbridge on September 8-10. "We hope that entrants will pick up their entry forms as soon as possible," says Fair secretary Bruce Beveridge. "Many entries can be made person- ally at the Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 7 from noon until 8 p.m." said Mr. Beveridge. "However, it may be more convenient to mail them to me with fees." "That can be done anytime from now on provided I receive the entry by Sept. 7." Note that the closing date for live- stock exhibitors is Aug. 31, not September 7. Livestock entries made by Aug. 31 receive two free gate pass- es; those received after that date will have to pay at the gate. A booklet which outlines the rules and regulations including entry.dead- lines as well as entry tags and forms may be obtained at the Uxbridge Public Library or Township Office before Sept. 7 or by contacting Bruce at (905) 852-7003. hay, Ge MUST GOIlI™ a 171 Goin' 2000 SPORTAGE aml Fe a WA Sis: ve 5 0 oe A % Yo 2 J | 4 f A ¥ R ¥ d 4 ' Ex gr an Cy LN ' i ) wren rR AL P-- ss