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Cruise Nights coming to Drayton - The Drayton Rotary Club hosted a well-attended Canada Day car show in Drayton on July 1 and is now planning three fundraising Cruise Nights on Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 7.

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Pool carnival in Palmerston

Drayton Rotary plans Cruise Nights DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club will hold the first of three planned Cruise Nights on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8pm across from the Drayton fire hall.

Cruise Nights are also planned for Sept. 9 and Oct. 7, at the same time/location.

Organizers state the events will include a barbecue, 50/50 draw and plenty of cars coming from all over the area.

Admission for all three nights is a donation to the local food bank.

Pool carnival - Palmerston Lifeguards hosted a fundraising carnival at the local swimming pool on Aug. 2 to raise funds for updated pool equipment. ABOVE: Lifeguard Ella Kuipers, right, watches as Courtney Soehner plays a token drop game. RIGHT: Pool staffers Jordan Weltz, left, and Lilly Foster handled barbecue duty. BELOW: A candy guessing game was popular with youngsters at the event.

Photos by Patrick Raftis

Earlier this summer the Rotary Club hosted a Canada Day car show that attracted 50 vehicles. Combined with the club’s bingo, raffle and 50/50 draws, the event helped the club raise funds for a barrier-free washroom at ABC Park in Drayton.

The show also attracted a “tremendous amount� of food donations, which were collected and delivered to the food bank with the assistance of Mapleton Township and the local fire department. “This day wouldn’t have

been such a success without all the hard work of a few of our Rotarians, businesses in the community and each of you. Thanks for all your continued support,� club officials state.

The club is also planning a fundraising Wine Elimination Draw on Sept. 6 at the Drayton Chop House.

The top three prizes are 50, 30 and 20 bottles of wine respectively and the fourth prize is a wine tour. For information or to buy a ticket call Lorrie Spaling at 519-998-2154.

Food drive - Fire Chief Rick Richardson, right, and Mapleton firefighters, as well as Mapleton Township personnel helped collect and deliver items for the local food bank at the Drayton Rotary Club Canada Day car show. The club is planning to host three Cruise Nights and will be accepting food bank donations at all three events.

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Busy weekend in Mapleton, Minto - fair, street party, story telling on tap Annual Drayton Fair set to take place Aug. 9 to 11 at the local fairgrounds.

Activities will once again include a demolition derby, tractor pulls, livestock shows, demonstrations, a fair breakfast and many more events and activities.

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The fifth annual Harriston Street Party is set to take place on Aug. 10. The event begins at 7am with a breakfast hosted by the Harriston Legion. Downtown activities get underway at 10am, with sidewalk sales, bouncy

castles, an obstacle course and face painting all part of the fun. At 3:30pm the Crown Theatre will present The Neverending Story.

The Leslie Motors Ford Show also runs downtown from 10am to 3pm. This year’s focus will be on 1999 and older Ford models.

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WELLINGTON COUNTY – There will be plenty of activity in the northern portion of the county this weekend, as Mapleton residents gear up for the annual Drayton Fair, while Minto residents are set to party in the street.

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For more information go to town.minto.on.ca Story telling A story telling session is planned in downtown Harriston on Aug. 11. state Org aniz ers Neil native Harriston

Aitchison will provide a “witty and comical� presentation about the Main Street historical buildings and their past owners, including stories from personal experiences.

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Mitchell to run for federal Liberals

Sports camp held in Drayton Drayton Reformed Church hosted an SU Drayton Sports camp from July 15 to 19 at the Agricultural Hall and fairgrounds in Drayton.

Programming was provided

by Scripture Union leaders and the camp was made possible by community support from five local churches and 25 volunteer leaders.

Programming included ball, soccer, ball hockey and football.

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STRATFORD – Local Liberals are set to gather in Stratford for a Team Trudeau 2019 nomination meeting on Aug. 12.

PIRIE P i r i e MITCHELL Mitchell is expected to be nominated as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Perth-Wellington.

The meeting will begin at 7pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 at B-804 Ontario Street in Stratford.

Liberal party riding officials state Mitchell has “deep roots in the community and a passionate commitment to building a better future for families throughout the region.”

Following a career as an elementary and secondary special education teacher, he went on to lead churches in St. Marys, Stratford and Palmerston as a minister with the United Church of Canada.

Mitchell and his wife Ruth are “proud parents and grandparents,” with five children and three grandchildren between them.

A press release from the riding association states Mitchell is committed to

BELOW LEFT: Team building games were also part of the program. Photo by Patrick Raftis

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Drug-free kids campaign focus for National Drug Drop-off Month OTTAWA - Close to 830 tonnes of unused and expired medicine – that’s a 14 per cent increase in the amount recuperated by local pharmacies in Canada last year.

Drug Free Kids (DFK) Canada has been promoting

the need for Canadians to secure their medications and return all leftovers to their pharmacies since 2013.

“The returned amounts have continued to increase as more parents are becoming aware of the importance of

returning unused drugs left in the medicine cabinet as they can easily be accessed by children and can harm our kids,” states Chantal Vallerand, executive director of DFK Canada.

An Ontario study reveals

that one-in-seven (close to 14%) of high school students report using a prescription drug non-medically. A total of 55% of those young people reported accessing opioids at home.

The goal of the National

EVENT CALENDAR Aug 9-11

Drayton Fair at the Drayton Fairgrounds.

Truck/tractor pulls, bouncy castles, animal shows, exotic pets & more. Fri/Sun $15, Sat. $10, after 5pm $15. Kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Weekend Pass: $30. Sunday: Breakfast, 8-11am, $10 adults, 12 & under free. Includes eggs, ham, pancakes toast, jam & fruit and coffee, tea and juice.

Take out available. Served by Drayton Legion.

Aug 10

Downtown Harriston Street Party, 10-4pm.

Includes breakfasts & BBQs, family-friendly activities, retail promotions, live music all day, car show, evening street dance & much more!

Aug 12/13

Conversations & Creations. Socialize, create a DIY chalkboard & share opinions about your community. Lion's Park Pavilion, Palmerston, Aug 12, 6-8pm or Centennial Park Pavilion, Drayton, Aug 13, 6-8pm. RSVP by Aug. 9 to youth@town.minto.on.ca

Aug 16

Euchre at the Drayton Legion, 7:30pm, $5. Light lunch served.

Aug 23-25

Palmerston Fair at the Palmerston Community Centre “140 Years of Farm & Family Fun”.

Fri.: Parade, Sat.: pedal tractor pull, auction, Corn Roast Supper, Box Car Movie Night, Sun.: Pig Races, Roast Beef Dinner & so much more.

Aug 24

Drayton Legion Breakfast includes eggs, ham or pancakes, toast & jam & fruit. Coffee, tea and juice. 8-11am. $10 adults. 12 & under free. Take out available.

Aug 27

Clifford Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show. Clifford Community Center, 6:30pm.

Guest Speaker: Murray Garrett speaks about Russia. All welcome!

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OPP West Region Free Family Day, Palmerston Community Fairgrounds, 525 Cavan St. noon3pm. Raffle, dunk tank and interactive displays.

Drayton Rotary Club meeting. Meet at Drayton Chop House, supper 6pm, meeting 6:30pm. All Welcome. Info: Lorrie 519-998-2154.

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Drug Drop-Off Month is also an opportunity for us to remind Canadians about the harms associated with misuse – especially as we all grapple with the opioid crisis in our communities across Canada,” said Canadian Pharmacists Association chair Christine Hrudka.

"Unused opioids in the home could be accidentally ingested by children, used by family members or even stolen and diverted to the black market. Please take a few minutes this August to clear out your medicine cabinet of unused, unwanted or expired medications and make the short trip to your local pharmacy.”

Chief Constable Adam Palmer, president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, said, “We commend Drug Free Kids Canada for their efforts to ensure the safety of Canada’s children. I urge parents to return unused or leftover prescription drugs like opioids, methamphetamines and sedatives to their local pharmacies.

"Police officers in all corners of this country have seen the devastating impact

Drug Drop-off Month is to highlight the issue of the problematic use of prescription drugs by teens and emphasize the need for Canadians to clear their households of any unused and expired prescription drugs as well as over-thecounter (OTC) medicines, and to drop them off at their local pharmacy for environmentally safe disposal.

Several organizations are joining Drug Free Kids to promote National Drug Dropoff Month: - Canadian Pharmacists Association; - L’Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec; - Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police; and Health Products Stewardship Association.

National Drug Drop-off Month is being supported by a national and multinational campaign developed by ad agency FCB in Montreal.

“The Pill Fairy” campaign relies on humour to generate positive emotions, make parents stop and think, and get them to do the right thing.

“While Canadian pharmacies accept unused medication for safe disposal every day of the year, National

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A ‘tale as old as time’ comes to Drayton Festival Theatre DRAYTON – Experience “a tale as old as time,” as Disney’s much-loved blockbuster musical Beauty and the Beast delights audiences of all generations with its memorable story of romance and redemption, from Aug. 15 to 31 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

“Beauty and the Beast is a global sensation and Disney’s most popular musical,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment.

“Although the story remains true to the original animated movie, there are added songs and greater depth to the characters that make the live theatrical production extra special – it’s the perfect summer theatre experience for families.”

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tells the classic story of Belle, a spirited young woman in a provincial town, and a troubled Beast, who is really a prince trapped in a spell placed on him by an enchantress.

The terrible hex also affects his castle staff, transforming them into talking candlesticks, clocks, tea pots, and more. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved in return before the final petal falls on an enchanted rose, the curse will end and he and his household will be transformed to their former selves.

But time is running out.

If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Can “beauty” tame the Beast and see the truth

beneath his physical appearance before the last petal falls?

With stirring musical numbers like Be Our Guest, Home, and Beauty and the Beast, this lavish production is sure to entertain theatregoers who know and love the story and those who are experiencing the magic of Beauty and the Beast for the first time.

Jayme Armstrong takes the helm as the production’s director.

She is no stranger to the Disney canon, having appeared as Mary in Mary Poppins and Ariel in The Little Mermaid previously for Drayton Entertainment.

She has also played the role of Belle three times, most recently for Theatre Aquarius in 2016.

Armstrong is joined by choreographer Robin Calvert, music director David Myers, set designer Christine Peters, costume designer Rachel Berchtold, lighting designer Kevin Fraser, stage manager Paul Pembleton, assistant stage manager Emily Maxwell, and apprentice stage manager Alexandra Ramjass-Spicer.

Jessica Gallant anchors the production as Belle, the feisty, bookish beauty who dreams of adventures beyond her provincial life.

Gallant charmed audiences as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid in St. Jacobs and Grand Bend last season. She has also appeared in numerous roles at the Charlottetown Festival including the title role in Anne of Green Gables.

Tale as old as time - Beauty and the Beast comes to the Drayton Festival Theatre Aug. 15 to 31.

Submitted photo New York actor Tony Edgerton is the fearsome yet misunderstood Beast, who is imprisoned in his enchanted castle as punishment for his selfish ways.

The beast becomes increasingly tender as his desire to win Belle’s affection grows, softening his rough exterior as he learns the value of kindness.

Edgerton has appeared

in several productions in the U.S. including the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

David Light tackles the role of the handsome and haughty Gaston, who is determined to marry Belle at any cost, while Eric Dahlinger makes his Drayton Entertainment debut as his hapless assistant, LeFou.

Light previously appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Chicago for Drayton Entertainment. Dahlinger has appeared in numerous productions across the country including Grease, Anne of Green Gables, and In The Heights, among others.

Veteran actor Geoffrey Whynot, who entertained audiences as Baron Notapenny in Cinderella: The Panto last season, is Belle’s eccentric father, Maurice. In addition to appearing in Cinderella: The Panto, Chicago, Dames at Sea and other productions for Drayton Entertainment, Whynot has appeared on screen in a number of films and TV series.

The cast also features Billy Lake as the debonair French candelabra Lumière and Aidan deSalaiz as his uptight clock counterpart Cogsworth.

Audiences may remember Lake from his hilarious portrayal of stepsister Atrocia in Cinderella: The Panto.

He also spent 10 seasons with the Shaw Festival performing in Sweeney Todd, Guys and Dolls, and Ragtime, among other productions.

In addition to his previous work with Drayton Entertainment, deSalaiz has appeared in countless productions across Canada with notable companies including the Stratford Festival, The Grand Theatre, Neptune Theatre, and others.

The assortment of enchanted household objects also includes Valerie Boyle as the motherly teapot Mrs. Potts with Lucas Way as her

teacup kid Chip. A veteran actress, Boyle has appeared on stages all over North America including as Mrs. Brill in the Broadway production of Mary Poppins.

Way makes his professional debut in this production.

Amanda Struthmann is the flirtatious feather duster, Babette, with Amanda Leigh as the operatic wardrobe, Madame de la Grande Bouche.

Struthmann previously appeared in The Little Mermaid for Drayton Entertainment and has had many roles with Theatre Aquarius and Port Hope Festival, among other companies. Leigh has appears in many musicals and farces for Drayton Entertainment include Man of La Mancha, Out of Order, One for the Pot, Sister Act, It Runs in the Family, and many others.

She also played Cosette in the U.K. National Tour of Les Misérables.

Darren Burkett, Devin Chin-Cheong, Josh Graetz, Kayla James, Shelley Kenney, Luke Opdahl, Jade Repeta, Reece Rowat, and Margaret Thompson round out the company.

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast are $48 for adults and $29 for youth under 20 years of age.

Tickets for groups of 20 or more and selected discount dates are $39. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the box office or by calling 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

1979 Cadillac to be feature vehicle at Palmerston Car and Truck Show PALMERSTON - Every year Palmerston Car and Truck Show organizers pick a feature vehicle to be showcased at the show.

The 2019 vehicle is a 1979 Cadillac Deville owned by Gary O’Grady of Palmerston.

The car has only had two owners, the original owner and O’Grady. It was purchased from Jackson Motors in Listowel and never left the area.

O’Grady was between jobs

and painting a local gentleman’s kitchen when he asked about the car outside. The owner told Gary to sit in the car and he fell in love, show officials state.

“I knew that was the car I wanted and asked if he

would consider selling it,” said O’Grady.

Unfortunately the answer was no. A few years later the owner passed away and O’Grady asked the family again and was finally able to purchase the car.

A little TLC If he had not persisted in getting this car it was headed to the scrap yard with only 32,000 miles on it.

Now with 44,000 miles on it, the car has only had a new

head liner, a few small parts and little TLC. “It’s the best riding car I have owned,” says O’Grady.

Recently his grandson asked if he could have the car when Gary’s done with it “because if he gives it to his dad, he’ll never get a chance to drive it.”

The show will be held at the Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston on Aug. 25.

O’Grady’s vehicle and many others will be on display.

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of the misuse of prescription drugs. We can all play a part in preventing this misuse and in keeping these drugs out of the hands of kids.”

Ginette Vanasse, director general of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA), said, “People are taking action.

They’re returning health products such as medica-

tions, needles and syringes to HPSA network of community pharmacies.

“Get involved, and help safeguard family members, public workers and the environment.

“Pharmacists are providing this important community service and helping us ensure the proper disposal of your products.”

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DFK also offers parents tools and practical tips on how to start the conversation with their kids at DrugFreeKidsCanada.org.

Polished opens - Maggie McLaughlin recently opened Polished, offering aesthetic services, cosmetics and personal care at 39 Elora Street (The Old Post). On hand for a ribbon-cutting were, from left: Minto Chamber of Commerce membership chair John Burgess, Andrea Varally of Perth-Wellington MP John Nater’s office, Minto Mayor George Bridge, McLaughlin, Old Post owner Michael Hendricks and Minto councillor Judy Dirksen.

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Close to home Prime holiday season arrived in this part of the world over the past few weeks and while the summer weather makes for ideal travelling conditions, local residents might want to give some thought to enjoying the offerings in their home communities over the coming weeks.

For example, there will be no shortage of local entertainment opportunities this weekend, as the annual Drayton Fair will take place in Mapleton, while Minto residents are set to enjoy the annual street party that has quickly become a local summer tradition.

Catchin’ Farm Fever is the theme of the 163rd Annual Drayton Fair set to take place Aug. 9 to 11 at the local fairgrounds. Activities will once again include a demolition derby, tractor pulls, livestock shows, demonstrations, a fair breakfast and many more events and activities. The Drayton Fair is annually Wellington County’s first - and always one of the best. It’s hard to beat for homegrown entertainment. For more information visit draytonfair.com.

The fifth annual Harriston Street Party is set to take place on Aug. 10. The day includes a breakfast hosted by the Harriston Legion, sidewalk sales, bouncy castles, an obstacle course and face painting – all part of the fun. At 3:30pm the Crown Theatre will present The Neverending Story.

The Leslie Motors Ford Show also runs downtown from 10am to 3pm. This year’s focus will be on 1999 and older Ford models. The annual Savour in the Street dinner begins at 6pm, followed by a downtown street dance at 9pm.

The whole event grew out of a celebration marking the end of a major construction project in 2015. It has quickly become a highly-anticipated local event. For more information visit town.minto.on.ca.

The Harriston Historical Society is among the groups planning activities over the weekend, including a downtown barbecue on Saturday between 10:30am and 2pm. At the local library the society is staging a three-room exhibit commemorating 160 years of the Harriston Fall Fair and on Sunday it hosts Harriston native and raconteur extraordinaire Neil Aitchison for a story telling presentation at the library at 2pm.

While it’s always nice to get away, you don’t actually have to go far for some fun in northern Wellington.

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Seniors program - Professional photographer Mark Garbutt shared a presentation on Africa on July 19 at the Knox United Church in Clifford. Robert Harris was visiting from Bedfordshire, England with family. From left: Garbutt, Doris Jaunzemis, Robert Harris, Ray Harris, Rose Harris, Brian Harris, Barbara Harris and Seniors’ Centre for Excellence program coordinator Helen Edwards.

Photo by Bonnie Whitehead

Seniors hear about African excursion at congregate dining session in Clifford

By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Seniors’ Centre for Excellence program coordinator Helen Edwards welcomed 50 people to the congregate dining program on July 19 at Knox United Church in Clifford.

She gave a special welcome to Robert Harris from Bedfordshire, England who was visiting his sister Doris Jaunzemis and brothers Brian and Ray and their wives Barbara and Rose and families.

Volunteer Mary Cain said grace before Donna Gingrich served the meal of lasagna, broccoli cauliflower salad, Caesar salad, garlic bread, and lemon blueberry trifle.

Professional photographer Mark Garbutt of Acton explored nature in the wilds of Africa, where he awoke early to capture the rising sun and creatures stirring near the camp.

Garbutt started his presentation on Africa via Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Botswana and Madagascar with the sights and sounds of lemurs jumping, dancing,

and calling to each other, chameleons in camouflage, and a red skinned tomato frog basking in the sun.

Labourers pulled mud from the river to kiln-dry into bricks and a lady cooked dinner by candle light illuminating the third world extreme way of life. At a private game reserve, white and black rhinos moved freely among the elephants, fish eagles, impalas, cheetahs, storks, crested eagles, and a most beautiful bird – a lilac-breasted roller.

In Namibia, tourists climbed challenging sand dunes, walking past free-standing petrified trees to find lush green fields filled with flourishing flowers. Lions sipped from shallow water holes, zebras played, and painted dogs shared a meal.

Garbutt captured poignant moments between a matriarchal family of elephants, 80-year-old tusked elephants, love birds, Goliath herons, mountain gorillas, and even a bat-eared fox and dwarf mongoose.

Members of a Maasai tribe adorned in tribal dress danced, thankful for the

chance to rest after their daily 26 mile cattle drive.

Seeing thousands of animals migrate following the food source reaching chaotic water crossings filled with crocodiles awaiting their food source was a sight to behold.

Garbutt brought food and supplies to an orphanage he supports. He gave a young man a camera, mentored him, and five years later, the young man is employed at a newspaper. Garbutt hosts tours of Africa with six to eight guests. They travel the terrain protected in trucks, discover the beauty of the dark continent, and shop for local batiking and beadwork.

At day’s end, the setting sun provides the perfect vista for surreal serene solitude. View more of Mark’s photography at www.garbuttphoto.com or contact him at 416-819-8189.

The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence encourages participants to phone 519-6381000 to sign up for the program held the third Friday of the month at Knox. The meal at noon is $12 and the presentation is free.

As summer is now upon us, many are turning to the latest fad diets in hopes to get that “summer body.”

A diet that has become quite popular lately is “intermittent fasting.” Although it is an unusual way to diet, many are trying it out to lose weight and burn fat, which begs to ask the questions; what exactly is intermittent fasting? Is this a healthy method for weight loss? Does it prevent diabetes?

What is intermittent fasting?

Unlike traditional dieting methods where there are many restrictions and rules to follow about what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat, not to eat.

It is a pattern of eating that switches between cycles of eating and fasting periods.

Typically, eating periods can last up to 8-12 hours whereas fasting periods last for about 12 -16 hours. There are many different types of fasting diets based on the hours or days of fasting which can make the research hard to interpret.

How does it work?

The diet is promoted to help with fat-burning from lower insulin levels when fasting. However, most people will usually lose weight because they are eating fewer calories than before, so it is difficult to say what really causes weight loss.

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Alma-based independent film company shoots zombie movie starring local child actors

By Aryn Strickland GUELPH-ERAMOSA Alma-based independent film company Sterling Productions wrapped filming on its latest production, Zombie Warriors, at Guelph Lake on Aug. 1.

An independent, not-forprofit film company based in Alma, Sterling Productions aims to help local aspiring Zombie movie - Alma-based independent film company Sterling child actors gain filmmaking Productions wrapped filming of its latest film Zombie Warriors on experience.

Aug. 1. The mission of the not-for-profit film company is to provide Writer, producer and on-set experience to aspiring child actors. Photo by Aryn Strickland director Sterling Johnston, “This is like really my more experience and learn. has been making indie films Johnston begins each film first time doing this kind for children for 35 years. of thing and it’s been really “Just like hockey you raising donations.

The target for Zombie fun,” Zadro said. need to put thousands of His previous acting expeWarriors is $2,500. Currently hours in before anyone will rience was limited to school the cast and crew has raised consider you a professional,” plays, he said, and working approximately $1,200.

Johnston told the Advertiser. on the film taught him a lot “We just cut back from Like the actors in his about filmmaking. stuff we could do with this films, the Alma resident is “I have learned there are one, because we didn’t have self-taught, having honed his the money to do everything a lot of takes, because you craft through years of experineed the exact right take,” ence. His passion for film- we wanted to do,” Johnston said. “That’s the way it goes; Zadro said. “If there is somemaking began in kindergarthing in the water and then you still make it though.” ten with clay animation.

Four crew members, a kayaker goes by you have “I just made more and more movies, kind of learn including Johnston, and nine to redo that ... you have to actors aged 10 to 16 worked expect a lot of redoing stuff.” as you go,” he said.

Currently in post proon Zombie Warriors, with Johnston enjoys filmduction, Zombie Warriors ing locally and highlighting parents on site to help superis likely to be completed by vise. areas around the county.

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Luca Zadro, 10, of Fergus, available on DVD and then in Johnston’s career previously took him to urban cen- plays a camper who gets bit- about a year to two years it will be on YouTube,” he said. ten by a zombie. tres.

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Memorial tournament - The Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament was held in Harriston over the Civic Holiday Weekend. The tournament, held in memory of Jeff Davie, a local sporting enthusiast who passed away in 2009, has raised around $200,000 for community sports groups and projects since its inception. Amber Bowman of the Mooseheads meets a pitch head on during a game against the Swingers on Aug. 3.

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Road Work - Mapleton public works crews did some road work, including clearing out a section of the ditch along Queen Street South in Alma on July 26.

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The following is part of a series - My Father’s Heart in the 10 Commandments.

My Father’s Heart in the Eighth Commandment You shall not steal.

(Exodus 20:15) The Heart of a Thief If you have any of the following symptoms, you may have the heart of a thief.

• You have a sense of loss or emptiness, like you are lacking or missing something, so you look for things to fill the void. You feel that you must have it, but since

you do not have the resources to get it, you steal it, place yourself at some disadvantage in order to get it, or put it on credit.

• You make claims or imply things that cannot be supported by fact, brag about what you do or who you know, embellish your experiences or exaggerate your position.

• You make deficient or artificial attempts to attain certain conditions or qualities, like flattering others to win their trust or faking loyalty in order to gain some advantage.

• You pretend or simulate the real thing. It looks and feels real but it is not. You

copy Christ without carrying him. You repeat the lingo and act out Christianity, having the form and attending all the functions of your religious community. You move about and make your movements look real, but they are not.

• You cause someone to accept as factual or legitimate what is not true or invalid, especially when pressured to reach a certain goal, meet a certain deadline or achieve a certain benefit.

Rich to Restore Riches I, your heavenly Father, am your fullness. I have given you abundance. I have given you the full inheritance of my household and included

you in every activity of my kingdom. I fill every void in you, so you lack nothing, and I have made you resourceful, so that you will always have ample supply.

You, in Christ, have been given the place of all authority, so that everything you say and do carries the weight of my presence and the power of my love. As a result, you possess the power to be gracious to others and to restore to them the treasures they crave. You are in a place of great privilege. You are my son/daughter.

The range and effect of your life is immense and the place to which I have called you is a pleasant place. You

“have a delightful inheritance.” (Psalm 16:6) As a result you can be genuine in all your relationships and complimentary in all your actions, because you live out of richness.

You are the real deal. You carry Christ wherever you go. No matter how you are poked, Christ comes out.

There is no need for pretense.

I, your heavenly Father, am everything you need. As a result, you will reach all your desired goals, meet all your required deadlines and achieve all your inherited benefits. You will finish well.

Honor me and the fortunes of those who have amassed wealth through ill-

gotten means will become yours. People who hold wealth will become favourably disposed toward you.

I will show you the place of favour you really hold, and I will lead you to walk in that favour.

You will be the restorer of fortunes to those who have been robbed. You will rebuild the dignity and worth of the unfortunate and those who have been taken advantage of. Through you, that which has been taken from them, or that which they have been denied, will be returned. They will be rich again, and they will be whole again, because you are my channel of provision for them.

Ice Cream Social - The Mapleton Chamber of Commerce hosted over a dozen members on July 24 at à la mode for the organization’s first Ice Cream Social. Members discussed current issues facing businesses in Mapleton and helped each other find solutions. Anyone interested in learning more should email members@mapletonchamber.ca or call 226-818-8118.

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Plowing - A competitor walks behind his team and plow at the 2018 Wellington County Plowing Match held near Rockwood. This year’s match will be held Aug. 15 on the farm of Neil Driscoll and family in Mapleton.

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Wellington Plowing Match set for Aug. 15 in Mapleton MAPLETON - The 2019 Wellington County Plowing Match will be held in Mapleton on Aug. 15 at the farm of Neil Driscoll and family on Sideroad 12.

Participants will compete in tractor, antique tractor and horse-drawn classes.

Special classes include one for local mayors and councillors, another for OPP officers and their spouses, and one for county 4-H members.

“We try to make it fun,

while striving to celebrate, improve and sustain a valuable tradition of skilled plowmanship,” states a message from Wellington County Plowmen’s Association president Ron Faulkner.

Two Mapleton youths, Heidi Frey and Shayna Morphy, are 2018-19 Queen and Princess of the Furrow respectively.

“This past year has pushed me to be more involved in the community

and connect with people in the agriculture industry,” states Frey.

“I have appreciated meeting many wonderful people who have allowed me to grow as a person and to represent agriculture in our community,” said Morphy.

The annual 2019 Wellington County Plowmen’s Banquet and Queen and Princess of the Furrow Competitions are on Oct. 26 at the Alma hall.

hungrier but not all studies show the same result. There is also debate on whether this diet raises metabolism, as typically low-calorie diets can lower metabolism (meaning your body burns fewer calories on a daily basis).

Also, a diet can only work long-term if a person can stick with it. In research studies, these are known as drop-out rates. Some studies show dropout rates to be similar for intermittent fasting compared to other diets, making it less likely to work in the long-term.

Is it healthy?

There is plenty of research that healthy diets should include good quality food with a balance of nutrients. What and how much a person eats will still impact their health and risk of chronic diseases. It is not as simple as meal timing. There are likely ways to combine both aspects to achieve the desired results.

Unfortunately, without long-term research stud-

ies, it is too early to say the impact of the intermittent fasting diet. Anyone considering this diet should discuss it with their health care provider especially for those with diabetes, people with a history of disordered eating or people with higher nutritional needs such as the young, elderly and pregnant women.

Does it prevent diabetes?

Short-term research has found that it can help with weight loss and lower the risk for some diseases. It has been recommended for people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes; this includes people who are obese, have high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Any diet that helps to lose body fat can result in reducing the risk of chronic diseases and even be a way to manage diabetes.

Intermittent fasting may work short-term for some people. For many, it may be less risky compared to other diets where whole food groups are eliminated.

As with other diets, losing weight too quickly can result in regaining the lost weight (and more). More research is needed before strong recommendations can be made for intermittent fasting. If you’ve been considering this diet for a variety of the reasons mentioned above, remember that creating lifelong healthy eating patterns first is key, and doesn’t necessarily need to be paired with fasting to see results.

For more information about any of the free services offered by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team, visit www.mmfht. ca or call the Drayton/ Palmerston office at 519-6382110 or Clifford office at 519327-4777. Like the team on Facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow on Twitter (@ MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area.

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Mapleton, Minto youths to compete for Ambassador of the Fairs title at CNE TORONTO Six Wellington County ambassadors will compete in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs Competition Aug. 16 to 18.

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Now in its 48th year, the Ambassador of the Fairs competition promotes and celebrates Ontario’s history and heritage in agriculture, bridging the gap between rural and urban communities.

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BROOKELYN BUTCHART The competition has seen more than 1,300 contestants from over 100 communities throughout the province compete for the exclusive year-long title of Ambassador of the Fairs.

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Finals will take place on Aug. 18 in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at the CNE.

‘Conversations and Creations’: North4Youth hosts free events

Cooling off - ABC Park in Drayton was a busy spot on July 26. Numerous families were at the park last Friday afternoon as youngsters enjoyed the playground equipment and cooled off in the splash pad. ABOVE: Levi Dorscht, left, and Carson Perrin. RIGHT: Jadeyn Bruce, Mila Hassanzudu and Rebekka Follings.

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MINTO - North4Youth is inviting Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North youths aged 13 to 25 to join their upcoming event, “Conversations and Creations.”

Participants may attend the event in the location nearest them to socialize, share ideas on how to make their community “better for

YOUth,” and create a DIY chalkboard, organizers note.

Free food is provided.

“All you have to do is bring a surface to paint on and North4Youth provides the rest,” states municipal youth intern Megan Raftis.

The events will be held Aug. 12 at the Palmerston Lion’s Park Pavilion, Aug.

13 at the Drayton Centennial Park Pavilion and Aug. 15 at the Mount Forest Sports Complex Pavilion. Each event will take place between 6 and 8pm.

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An 18-year-old animal biology major entering her second year at the University of Guelph, Litzen has wanted to be a small animal veterinarian since she was three years old.

She is currently spending her second summer working at the Sauble Beach Pet Hospital.

“I can’t really explain why I want to be a vet, but something in me has always been fascinated about veterinary medicine, anatomy and animals in general,” she said

in an email interview.

“I already knew I wanted to be a vet going into the trip, but the trip allowed me to get actual surgical and technical experience, which furthered my desire to become a vet.”

She found out about the Loop Abroad program through Instagram.

“I was looking for an opportunity to travel and work with animals and this was perfect,” she said.

Loop Abroad uses a study abroad model instead of a “voluntourism” model.

“Loop focuses on educating its students so that they can contribute and serve in meaningful ways,” states an organization press release.

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The organization offers trips to Thailand, South Africa, Australia and the Amazon and Galapagos.

“Thailand was their original destination,” Litzen said.

“It has always been a bucket list trip (hot temperature, dynamic culture, beautiful scenery and rainforest, and very far away) and many of the activities that I wanted to do were unique to the Thailand trip.”

There were about 40 people in Litzen’s group, which travelled to Thailand from May 18 to June 3. She spent the first week at an elephant nature park and the second week at a dog rescue clinic.

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‘Incredible experience’ “It was (an) incredible experience and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” she said. “If anyone has the chance I would encourage you to go there and stay as a volunteer to get the true experience.

“Seeing animals within this natural habitat, doing activities that you would usually only see in the wild is much, much better than any riding camp where you get to ride them while they are treated poorly and are depressed from poor handling and the inability to perform natural behaviours.”

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HARRISTON - Kathleen Faris, 17, of Harriston, a selftaught seamstress, has been working since the age of 15 to pursue her dreams of becoming a costume designer, while using her talents to assist her friends and her community.

The youth’s love for television shows, such as RWBY, My Hero Academia, and Teen Titans, sparked her interest to begin sewing, a talent that would later become her passion.

“I started sewing because I wanted to make costumes.

My mother had bought a sewing machine ... and then never used it, so it was in the attic. I’m like I can I use that and then I self taught myself how to sew,” Faris explains. When asked how she was able to teach herself, Kathleen indicates she “bought a pattern. It was a dress with a six panel hi-low skirt.” She simply “decided it would be my first project.

And I made it. And I still wear it actually.”

Without this ability, Faris and her friends would not be able to attend conventions for their favourite TV shows.

The group needed costumes, so Faris was determined to be able to make them.

Since then, Faris has extended her talents past her immediate friend group, and into the community. Previously, she has worked with both the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild, and Norwell District Secondary School’s Theatre Norwell, Arts Performance Project (APP), and taken the fashion class. The youth indicates she enjoys “making people smile. Even if it’s just through the costumes, [she] can still help with that.”

The four productions Faris has worked on, including GWTG’s Miracle on 34th Street, and Nothing Happened Here, and well as Theatre Norwell’s Footloose and Mamma Mia has been both rewarding, and brought lots of challenges to the youth.

She’s learned to pay attention to detail, have patience, and “buy more than you need. Always.” On the other end, she laughs and claims,

“the organization is awful.

I’m learning, but I’m still awful at it.” She states that it’s difficult to keep track of everything, between making all the costumes, remembering who still needs one, and all the alterations that need done.

Faris contrasts her experience on productions with the fashion class she took, stating that the latter “definitely taught [her] to slow down... with costumes, it’s always a rushed job [so she] didn’t realize how well [she] could sew if [she] actually took the time to sew in straight lines, and figure out what [she] was doing first.”

From her hobby, to her connection within the community, and hopefully later a career, sewing has taught the youth so much, and benefitted her in many aspects of her life.

In the future, Faris is excited to become a fashion designer, indicating interest in either the costume design program at Fanshaw college, or the fashion course at St. Clair’s college. “Honestly anything to do with costume design, whether it’s in theatre, in movies, in TV shows, anything, I’m down for.”

Krauter to be local NDP candidate STRATFORD - Geoff Krauter will be the NDP candidate for the federal riding of Perth-Wellington.

Krauter was acclaimed at a nomination meeting in Stratford on July 30.

“The NDP is my political home because the party has always been about collective action to overcome hardship.

From the Great Depression, when our founders had the vision of a new party, to the climate emergency of today, New Democrats’ greatest strength has been the power of people to transform society for the betterment of all.”

Krauter has been a social activist and a member of the NDP for the past 17 years. He was born in Toronto and grew up in Markham. He served as campaign manager for provincial and federal elections for the NDP in Markham, as well as volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society and

The March of Dimes. He was also a member of the municipal outreach team of Fair Trade Ottawa in 2011-12.

GEOFF An honKRAUTER ours graduate Political Science from the University of Guelph, Krauter was a member of the board of the Guelph Campus Co-op for five years, and president of both the federal and provincial Guelph NDP riding associations. While in Guelph, Krauter was the host of Words and Music with Geoff Krauter on 93.3 CFRU FM from 2014 to 2016.

Since relocating to Stratford, Krauter has been active with The Local Community Food Centre, completing their Community Action Training Program and as a member of EPIC

(Empowering People In Communities). He is currently a member of the board of the Rotaract Club of Stratford.

Krauter has recently been employed at PF Solutions, an affiliate of the United Way of Perth-Huron, updating the database of Ontario211, a public helpline that provides assistance and information on vital community services.

Born with cerebral palsy, campaign officials note Krauter has lived experience of disability, “which in part drives his passion for social justice and equity.”

“This time, we will go into every community of PerthWellington to let people know we’re on their side. We have to act now – for our environment, for our farmers, for our seniors and young people, before it’s too late,” states a press release from the local riding association.