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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" By Jim Belyea Special to the Star The arts take over the * community for the next four days as Uxbridge Cel- ebration of the Arts ie its 11th year. Uxbridge resident Ken- neth Welsh will receive a special tribute during the evening gala, RL in the Music Hall. Tickets are still available for the gala, which features a screening of Margaret's Museum, the film in which Mr. Welsh's performance earned him a Genie as Best Supporting actor. The movie's director and composer will be at the gala which will see wine and "Food as Art" served after the film. The celebration begins, Wednesday with the first of three organ recitals be- ing held in St. Andrew's- Chalmers Presbyterian Church. Each recital runs from noon to 1 p.m. On Thursday, the concert moves to Trinity United Church, and Friday 'sisin St. Paul's aa Church. Thursday is night in Uxbridge Music Hall featuring Tim Wynne-Jones reading from his Governor Gener- who is an act of heroism? "good kids" VAWARDS author's Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, involved worthwhile community service or a special person who is contributing, while living with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed The Ontario Community Newspapers Association, with Bell Canada as the patron, is looking to recognize these ; the young people of our province who show a commitment to making life better for others. A 7ONTARIO ie JUNIOR CITIZEN \~/ OF THE YEAR They've got plenty of events planned Celebration of Arts on in Uxbridge al's Award winning book for young Sr The Maestro. Anne Michaels will read from Fugitive Pieces and Charles nd author of TheyLast House of Ulster, will read from his latest novel, Butterfly Lovers. Friday the Music Hall lives up to its name as Symphony Winds, nine wind players from the To- ronto Symphony Orches- tra take to the stage dur- ing music night. An art exhibition runs Saturday at Uxbridge Sec- ondary School. Included in the show will be a large photograph exhibition in- cluding pictures by profes- sionals as well as ama- teurs. Nine artists will be con- ducting mini-studio. and performing demonstra- tions. The photographer will be holding dark room demonstrations as well. While at the art show, check out the fine water- color painting by Clarence Titcombe. It's been donat- ed for a silent auction over the weekend. Art show visitors will also be treat- ed to music, coffee and re- freshments. The studio tour and sale (bring your cheque book) in runs Saturday and Sun- day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Ch featuring 24 stops. Many studios will have guest artists and their works on site. While on the stidio tour, visitors are encour- aged to drop by Foster Me- morial along Regional Road 1, north of ond Road where the landmark will be recognized with a special historic plaque. The historic dedication ceremony runs from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and Uxbridge- Scott Museum curator Al- lan McGillivray will re- count the history of the memorial. The Uxbridge Chamber Choir will per- form during the ceremony. To help celebrate the ar- rival of The York-Durham Heritage "Railway, Day, at Saturday in the Me Hall, hits rk rails in the afternoon. Theres sa morning animation screening from 10 a.m. to noon and an afternoon film series starting at 1 p.m. The big feature is th Tas Jen 2h classie, he eneral _ starring Buster Keaton. Tom Bak- er will accom on the ke yboard. PI s just for kids at the er Han as the Ux- bridge Players and some of Uxbridge's young actors present Troll Stories, by Colleen Baskin. There are showsatland 3p.m. Scugog Bridge report Bridge-Sept.11 Afternoon 5 Table Howell - Avg. 54 First - Grace Love and Pat Love 64. Second - Delaine and Gerry Dyer 63-1/2. Third - Doris Phinney and Judy Atkinson 63. Fourth - Joan Granfield and Al Stevens 55-1/2. Evening 5 Table Howell - Avg. 54 First - Judy and Don At- kinson 68-1/2. Second - Bonnie and Jack Davies 67. Third - Ginny Clifford gad Marie Carnegie 55-1/ Fourth - Audrey and Pe- ter Francis 55. Not All Top Performers Were in Atlanta Some were performing worthwhile community service in towns right across Ontario NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting this community newspaper or OCNA at 905-844-0184 \ ontario community newspapers association To nominate an individual or a group of young people for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this community newspaper or the OCNA at 905-844-0184. Nominations for this year's awards will be accepted until October 31, 1996. Every nominee will certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $200 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. receive a Film pany the film \ as 37 NN PIANO « DRUMS hd * VOCAL » SAXOP| = Uxbridge 852-3510 Stonemoor 22