Zephyr & Sandford news

by Pat Asling

Uxbridge artist Robyn Ottolini is leading the charge of Durham talent at the Country Music Association of Ontario awards, with two nominations, including Album of the Year for “Growing Up To Do” and Female Artist of the Year. She will also perform at the awards’ Song and Stories showcase. Your friends and neighbours all wish you the best, Robyn!

From the hockey world and the Uxbridge Bruins, my young cousin Ryan Shier was the recipient of the Bob and Dorothy Pollard Award for one who embodied the spirit of the Bruins, on and off the ice! Congrats to all of them!

Congrats to Jill Tindall, who is participating in the Youth Squad for Springtide on June 14th.

Celebrations this week go out to Ellen Lapp Ballinger. Birthday greetings also to Frank VanVeghel, master baker! Best wishes also to Heather Moore; she and her husband Mike and their two sons run a very large, recently modernized farm, but she still has time to organize events for the Community Association as well as be involved with ploughing matches! Best wishes also to Erwin Hinzel who likes to travel but also enjoys local establishments! And to Anne Barrett, once known as the Dog Catcher, a job at which she excelled but she was also an excellent artist. Susan Risebrough also celebrated a birthday. Greetings also went out to Marg Davidson, next-door neighbour to Deborah Clements. The two of them were out for lunch to celebrate on Sunday.

On Sunday, May 25th, there will be a Plant and bake sale at Sharpes Farm Supply, 125 Brock W., from 9-11 a.m. Check the website from advice on donating. If you are wondering what to do with all that garden bounty to come later, Tindall Market is hosting a series of five classes, beginning May 27th, about how to make and preserve a number of various food types. Check out their website for details and registration.

On Thursday the Genealogy Group met with presenter David Joiner illustration how you can trace the travels of your ancestors on google maps etc, a very interesting and, according to him, an easy process. Don’t forget the Open House at the Library on Saturday, May 24th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help and information about tracing your roots a how to use various genealogical tools found at the library and genealogical room will be available.

The final Chamber music at The Historic Leaskdale church will be on May 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., with admission by donation. At the same time, the Friday night Concert at the Foster takes place with Paul Mingay, singer and songwriter, the performer. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. with admission by donation at the door.

Best wishes for better health go out to Ted Meyers, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, part of that in isolation. It is hoped by the time you read this, he will be on the mend. It was good to see Cathy Ellig out again after several weeks of not feeling well! Communion was served at Sandford Zephyr congregation today with Rev. Li officiating. Next week we have a new worship leader in the person of Len McEvoy. Ken is an LLWL and comes to us for the first time. All are welcome to join us at 10 a.m. The Spring service at Pine Grove Historical Church will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 25th, with Reflections leading the worship.