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Sydney Nixon: Freestyle kayaker

by Kelly Waterhouse

ELORA - When her classmates head back to school in early September, Sydney Nixon will be representing the Canadian Junior Kayak team at the 2013 ICF (International Canoe Fe d e r a t i o n ) Canoe Freestyle World Championships in Bryson City, North Carolina.

From Sept. 2 to 8, right before her 16th birthday, Nixon, a Grade 11 Centre Wellington District High School student, will be one of over 300 of the world’s top freestyle athletes to compete on the Nantahala Gorge, on the river with the same name.

And she’ll be all smiles, no matter what the outcome.

“That’s her signature. This kid smiles all the time,” says Robert Zwanenburg, Team Canada manager, president of the Canadian Freestyle Association and freestyle committee chair of the Canoe Kayak Canada Whitewater council.

Zwanenburg shares the managing duties with his wife Sylvie Lebel. The pair has known Nixon for three years.

“She’s dedicated,” he said of Nixon. “She absolutely loves the sport and that is key.”

So it is hard to believe there was ever a time when Nixon didn’t want to run rapids in her kayak.

But you could say running rivers runs in her family.

“I grew up around it, but I hated it,” Nixon said, laughing.

“Getting wet and stuck under water, it wasn’t fun for me.”

But she turned that around, literally, when she learned to properly roll her kayak.

“At around 12 years old I went to a weekly training camp and I learned to roll, and then I really started liking it.”

It’s a day her mother Kim Jefferson remembers well. It changed everything for the young athlete.

“She came out of the water after learning to roll and she never looked back,” Jefferson said, adding, “Then she started running everything ... Now you just can’t shake her from the kayak.”

That’s okay, because Jefferson and her husband Bob Grassing are avid kayak enthusiasts. In fact, Grassing, who trained his two older sons, soon became Nixon’s coach.

“Because we were so comfortable with it, she’s been exposed to big rivers, like Pettawa, Ottawa, etc. She always felt comfortable and unafraid,” Grassing said of his step-daughter.

“She knew we were right there with her. She didn’t grow into the fear because we didn’t show any.”

From her family, Nixon learned to have a healthy respect for the water.

“Whenever you think you have a handle on the situation, it will remind you that you aren’t in control all the time ...

not fully,” she said. “You learn how to react.”

She admits the water offers her solitude. “It’s a good break from life.”

Jefferson says her daughter has an almost intuitive sense with her sport.

“She’s really hooked on knowing where to go ... on river reading, and not everybody can do it. It’s more of a learned skill,” Jefferson said.

“Sydney can pick her own line and know where to go. She can just see it.”

Nixon’s passion for the sport grew, as did her opportunities to travel and experience more river challenges.

“Kayaking has taken me places I would never go to otherwise,” she said, noting her love of the scenery and landscape around rivers in Ontario and Quebec is a view best appreciated from her boat.

Nixon loves the challenge, explaining that a hole is different than a wave, rocks, waterfalls and deep water, which are all part of the training.

“In the hole, the kayak is stuck there, so you have to get out of that fear to get out of there, and with freestyle kayaking, you learn to have fun getting out of it,” Grassing said.

“Education, safety equipment and training teaches you to stay away from these places and you can stay away from it.

You are in control.”

He notes the education and training teaches young kayakers “it is fun and you don’t have to make it dangerous.”

Jefferson claims it is Nixon’s courage that makes her a good kayaker.

“She’s very daring. She’s willing to jump in with both feet ... She doesn’t fear it, she just loves it.”

At home in Elora, Nixon takes every opportunity she can to get down into the gorge and the flow of the Irvine River.

Where she rides the rapids with her family is a special, remote area.

“It’s like a canyon around Elora and you can’t get there any other way,” she said, noting the sentimental impact it has on her and her appreciation for the natural environment.

“There’s a lot of history there.”

In all seasons, Nixon and her family can be found kayaking there.

“I go usually a few times a week,” she said. “It depends on how much water is in the river.”

She adds she’ll be there, “As long as the river isn’t frozen over.”

Nixon says the workout is part training, part fun. But this summer, Nixon was only home long enough to pack.

“After my last exam, I went to Ottawa for a little over three weeks,” she said.

There Nixon participated in the Keener Program, offered through the Ottawa Kayak School. It was her second sum-

River ready - Sydney Nixon, 15, of Elora, prepares to tackle the man-made freestyle kayak course, known as the 2013 Wave, in the Nantahala Gorge in North Carolina.

COVER - Nixon will represent Team Canada as a junior in the freestyle kayak competition for the 2013 ICF (International Canoe Federation) Canoe Freestyle World Championships in Bryson City, North Carolina from Sept. 2 to 8. submitted photo

mer there.

“They have world-class kayakers come in and teach kids there,” Nixon said of the development program. “You meet really great people, you learn a lot of freestyle tricks and how to read rivers and running rivers.”

But Nixon also says the experience has taught her independence. “You grow as a person,” she said.

Grassing points out that through the Keener Program, Nixon is certified in swift water rescue, first aid and CPR. “They get all the training and it’s well worth it,” Grassing said, noting it is an expensive program, at nearly $4,000, but also an investment in her sport.

The investment in Nixon’s sport paid off after the first summer in Ottawa, when Nixon competed at the Canadian Junior (under 18) Kayak team

of the water flow area. “You just throw tricks at it so your boat does certain things and you do certain things.”

The tricks Nixon speaks of have interesting names like the McNasty, loop, cartwheel, splitwheel, phonics monkey, space Godzilla, phelix, tricky woo and the lunar obrit.

“There is adrenaline,” she says of learning new tricks.

“It’s really cool because once you get certain tricks down, you have to get them into your muscle memory.”

For a young girl in a male -dominated sport, knowing the importance of her physical ability is vital to competition.

“A lot of guys muscle the tricks, but as a girl, I don’t have the same muscles. So, as a girl you have to learn to use techniques and use the water to your advantage,” she said.

Nixon adds, “I work out and I try to keep my stamina up.”

“I really like the sport, so I’d give it whatever I have to. It’s worth it.”

- Sydney Nixon on competing internationally in freestyle kayaking. trials, held at Gull River in Minden, and earned first place in the junior girls standings.

Fast forward to this summer, when Nixon left Ottawa and headed straight for North Carolina for training at the site of the Nantahala Gorge.

“She’s been training since the first week of July,” Zwanenburg said.

For Nixon that means daily training of approximately seven hours a day. She joins another junior girl and senior woman teammate.

“I’m learning new tricks and trying to get tricks I know to be consistent.”

The training site in the Nantahala Gorge is dam controlled, with water released at night, Nixon explains.

Called the 2013 Wave, the site for both training and competition was created specifically for the 2013 ICF competition “to create an optimal freestyle feature.”

Zwanenburg says, “The feature is man-made. They’ve rocked it up to get the kind of features they want.”

For Nixon, it is the perfect site to learn the tricks to manoeuvre her boat.

“I train on a hole,” she says

Nixon is one of seven females out of the 27 members of Team Canada, which consists of junior boys and girls and senior men and women teams.

“A lot of the time when I’m training there are maybe me and two other girls, out of about 15 boys,” she said.

“It’s changing, but proportionally it’s about 25 per cent female,” Zwanenburg said.

“Because of the kind of sport it is, the physical requirements, the muscle development is a bit slower at the junior level.”

Grassing believes kayaking is “an especially important sport for girls, who can’t always find something to focus on” to build self-esteem.

Jefferson notes Nixon never found a sport or activity she liked, until kayaking.

“For Sydney, I think it is a sport that not everybody does ... it’s unique for her to say she is a freestyle kayaker,” Grassing said. “It really boosts her self-esteem ... I see big changes in her.”

Grassing adds, “It has made her more mature, confident and not afraid to talk to people and be outgoing.”

He admires her cooperative

spirit in the sport.

“She goes and helps other kids on the river and offers advice to others.”

Nixon feels it is her kayak community that makes her feel at home.

“I like the community, how everybody is really friendly and supportive,” she said.

Grassing agrees. “It’s a unique sport in a sense because all the competitors will help one another. They all share advice with each other. They’re all in it together, and that’s probably some of the best coaching you can get.”

That means time away from her family and friends. Social media has helped.

“My friends are all really supportive,” Nixon said.

Jefferson said Nixon checks in daily.

Of the sport and the athletes, Zwanenburg says, “It takes lots and lots of practice and support from their parents.

There is a huge commitment to it. It takes lots of support and time on the river.”

With competition on her mind, Nixon has been focused on her skill and the personal competition of her time against the clock. She will compete in the K1 class, and will advance through the competition based on her results.

“From the hole to finish is 45 seconds,” she said. “It’s a lot of time actually.”

Her goal will be to complete as many tricks as she can in a race against the time clock.

“You have to turn off your mind in competition and get into your body,” Nixon said.

She adds, “When I compete, I don’t really compete against anyone, just myself and how I did the last time.”

It’s that persistence and focus that has put Nixon in the creek with her paddle, competing against freestyle kayakers from around the globe.

“This is her first really big competition,” Zwanenburg said, noting Nixon is “outwardly calm” during competitions.

“If she really likes it, she can decide where she goes.”

He explains that members of Team Canada are on the roster for a two-year period.

“I will go to team trials again and hopefully make it,” Nixon said, already looking to the future.

Those trials will take place in Alberta, but the big competition will be in London, England for the World Cup Series and again for the World Championships.

“As she gets better and wants to compete, the costs will go up,” Zwanenburg noted.

Conscious of the financial cost to her family, Nixon has been fundraising for the past year, selling specialty T-shirts and stained glass Christmas ornaments and window decorations from her mother’s store in Fergus (Joanie’s Crafts, Gifts and Stained Glass Supplies).

She has received some sponsorship from local businesses and private individuals too.

“Mom and dad are the biggest sponsors,” said Grassing, laughing, noting the team also does fundraising as a group.

“Kayaking is quite expensive. There is a lot of travelling involved each year, plus her training in the summer,” Grassing said. “Sponsorship is quite important. It really helps.”

Right now, new equipment is a goal. Nixon is saving up for a new boat, a Jackson Rockstar, with an estimated retail value of between $1,300 to $1,400.

“It’s a boat with a design made for a smaller framed body,” Grassing said. “She probably should have it if she wants to keep competing.”

And she does.

“I would like to eventually get on to a pro-circuit and just have fun with it ... not be too serious,” Nixon said.

But with kayaking as a demo-sport in the last Olympics and again in 2016, she says, “It would be nice to go.”

Grassing and Jefferson are behind her all the way.

“What really makes me so proud is that she really gives her all to excel in the sport,” Grassing said.

“It’s a fringe sport. You gotta love it,” said Zwanenburg.

“And not a whole lot of fear helps.”

Persistence and patience count too.

“It’s hours and hours of practice. You get beat down and have to get back up,” said Zwanenburg. It’s physical and mental stamina and he believes Nixon has that down.

“She has an amazing outlook ... the smile on her face, it says everything about her character.”

Sacrifice aside, Nixon is focused.

“I really like the sport, so I’d give it whatever I have to.

It’s worth it,” she said.

To support Nixon’s fundraising visit Joanie’s Crafts at 116 St. Andrew Street West in Fergus or call 519-787-7063.

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ST. JACOBS - Perspectives on marital bliss and strife take centre stage in Weekend Comedy at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from Aug. 7 to 24.

This wilderness adventure shows what can happen when two very different couples book the same cabin for the same weekend - each with their own baggage.

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There’s only one small problem: their secluded onebedroom cabin has been double booked by a frisky young couple who are unable to keep

Actors in training - The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) Summer Camp for Kids took place from July 15 to 19 at the Elora Centre for the Arts. The camp welcomed children aged six to 12 to learn drama, improve skills and offer a performance for family and friends at the end of the week. University theatre student Madeline Forsyth, who has performed in ECT plays, led the kids in their drama explorations, assisted by several local high school students who have also participated in ECT productions in the past. submitted photo

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Sam Bobrick, who is perhaps best known for television writing credits including The Andy Griffith Show, wrote the script along with Jeanne Bobrick.

Susan Johnston Collins is the long-suffering, 50-something Peggy, who is yearning to put the romance back in her marriage. Her reluctant husband Frank is played by Sheldon Davis.

Joining the couple is Jill and Tony, energetic 20-somethings who are clueless about

the life-changing weekend that is ahead. Portraying the couple is Emily Oriold and David Coomber, both newcomers to Drayton Entertainment.

Director Adam Furfaro embraces the comedy genre again, having directed numerous comedies for Drayton Entertainment.

Regular performance tickets are $40. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $32. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.

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by Dr. Steven Piper, D.C. Canadian golfers, who wait all winter for the appearance of green grass, have been enjoying their favourite pastime for several months now.

Some golfers, however, will have the misfortune of going overboard and will experience an injury due to golf.

The most common injury reported by golfers, by both new and seasoned veterans, is low back pain (up to 36 per cent of all reported injuries).

One thing is for sure, golfers love to golf, and most will compensate for an injury such as back pain, by changing the mechanics of the swing.

The mechanics of the golf swing that relate to back pain include the back swing, down swing, point of impact and the follow through. In other words,

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Musicians take show on road with ‘Boo-Haul tour’ ELORA - Elora/Guelph based band The Boo Radley Project is set to roam Wellington County with a unique plan on Aug. 10, as part of its “Boo-Haul Tour.”

The band will convert a U-Haul moving van into a performance stage and will be driving it around Guelph and Wellington County to perform out of the back.

The day-long tour kicks off at 10am at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park and ends with a 9pm full-length closing concert at St. George’s Square in downtown Guelph.

In between, the band will be stopping at a number of locations, including Guelph’s Market Square (City Hall), at the Fergus Scottish Festival and on Fergus’ Main Street (St. Andrew Street).

The Boo-Haul Tour is presented by Riverfest Elora, a celebration of music and community taking place in Elora’s Bissell Park on Aug. 17.

This year’s Riverfest Elora includes a performance from The Boo Radley Project, as well as Ashley MacIsaac, Born Ruffians, Rich Aucoin, Kevin Breit and is hosted by Alan Cross.

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The Boo-Haul Tour can be followed on The Boo Radley Project’s Facebook (facebook. com/BooRadleyProject) and Twitter (twitter.com/brap_ music) pages, where band members will be updating their whereabouts throughout the day.

For more information, the band can be contacted by email at thebooradleyproject@yahoo. ca.

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by Paula Frappier, Occupational therapist Have you heard about the therapeutic effects of journaling? I must admit, the first time that this method of dealing with emotions came to my attention, I was really doubtful that it would work.

As a newly-graduated occupational therapist, I was faced with the task of running a group on the benefits of journaling. I was supposed to tell people with serious mental health issues just to write down their feelings and it would make them feel better.

Hmmm, I thought to myself.

Can I really recommend that people in my care try this when I am really doubtful about the effectiveness of this suggestion? I should really try this myself first, so that I am not asking anyone to try something that I would not do myself. So I did.

Quickly I learned that there is indeed benefit in putting your thoughts and feelings on paper. I was quite surprised at the depth of emotion that I could discover, and the release or relief that I felt when I was finished.

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I quickly learned that there is some connection between how our thoughts are processed in our minds, and how, when we allow them to flow onto paper, they become organized, almost tangible, often resulting in clarity and perspective.

It is kind of a brain, body and environmental connection. Our brain processes our thoughts, and our bodies work, either typing or writing to get the message out. Then our paper or computers hold that content so we can see it in a different way.

It seems there is relief when our brains do not have to hold onto that content anymore. We can see our thoughts in front of us, where they are easier to deal with and may be even more validated. We can also make decisions about what to do with this content. We can choose to share these ideas if appropriate, or keep them to ourselves.

Since then I have come to learn that there are many ways to journal. You can simply take a few minutes to record your thoughts and feelings.

Write about things that happened to you that day or things on your mind, that you may be dwelling on. It might even be that conversation you had that you can’t get out of your head. You know things that

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When you read your thoughts back, this method lets you see patterns in your thinking and how this may be helping or harming your interactions. It is good self reflection.

Another very powerful method for people with recurring thoughts or memories can be to write down details and then, when you are ready and feel like unloading those events, take a moment to focus on moving on.

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Note how the thumb and index finger spread apart as rotation increases. This will show how much rotation is going through the lower back.

For example, a right-handed golfer may feel the left thumb and index finger spread apart while the right moves closer together. That would suggest a significant amount of rotation in the upper and mid back compared to the lower back.

Adding a large amount of compressive force to the lumbar spine either at the start of the downswing, and a recipe for back pain has been created.

To limit upper and mid back rotation, resulting in less twisting and compression of the low back, try using the hips.

There are a handful of clinical case studies that suggest the hips are inherently linked to back pain. Revisiting the rotation test will show how much lower back rotation can be removed by simply using the hips. Instead of twisting through the mid back, try first to tip the pelvis forward and rotate the buttocks around.

The hips will only allow for so much rotation, but in most cases this should be enough to reduce the twisting and subsequent compression in the lower back. It is possible to have tight hips as well. If this is the case, then hip stretching/warm-up activity may help prior to the first tee.

So before taking a deep breath to hit that first glorious tee shot, be kind to the spine and learn how to effectively use the hips. Enjoy swinging this summer.

This column was submitted by Dr. Steven Piper, D.C. at Optimum Integrative Health Centre in Fergus.

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In fact, professional golfers also report a high level of back pain injuries. Perhaps over-rotation of the lower back region is the main cause of golfer’s back pain?

For amateurs and pros alike, an appreciation of just how much rotation may be occurring in the lower back during the swing may be useful in preventing back pain.

Try the following test: Place one thumb on the lowest rib that can be felt before the soft tissue of the abdomen, and then place the index finger on the bony protrusion just below (called the anterior superior iliac spine).

Next, do the same procedure with the other hand. Once in place, take up the typical golf stance and mimic a swing.

you can’t swing a golf club properly without some movement in the back occurring.

The twisting of the torso that occurs during the golf swing, especially at the top of the back swing and again at the very end of the follow through, are the most likely culprits when it comes to back pain.

In addition, biomechanical studies have shown compressive loads on the spine can be up to eight times the normal body weight, similar to loads experienced by NCAA football linemen during tackling drills, during a typical tee shot.

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Nurse practitioner presents information on kidney disease at diabetes meeting

by Bonnie Whitehead MOUNT FOREST Chairman George Van Ankum welcomed 38 members and guests to a recent diabetes information meeting at the fire hall here.

Van Ankum expressed gratitude to those who helped raise $49,472 in the residential campaign.

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She started with the basics of proper kidney function that clears the body of unwanted waste products. The kidney is a master chemist.

Symptoms are vague and become the new normal. A blood and urine test will discover any of the five stages of gentle decline in kidney function that could lead to chronic kidney disease.

Diabetes and hypertension contribute to the disease, for which there is no cure. Simple changes in lifestyle can provide great benefits for blood vessels, kidneys and heart.

Ridley advised everyone to keep their appointment with the nephrologist. Dialysis will clean blood through an artificial kidney and return filtered blood back to the body. Kidney and islet cell transplants lead to a lifetime of anti-rejection drugs.

The meeting was sponsored by the North Perth-North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association in Harriston. Call 519-3383181 or email npnw@diabetes. ca for more information.

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Reflexology can ease gardener’s strain

by Judy Longstreet CR, CH With summer comes yard work, raking and digging in the garden.

For many individuals gardening causes much back, neck and shoulder pain. Reflexology is extremely effective for any type of back pain, whatever its origin.

When the right areas of the feet or the hands are treated with the right amount of pressure, the results are truly amazing. Nerve flow to the area of the back, neck, or shoulders causing the pain is improved and, over several sessions can even be optimized.

The same goes for the blood and the lymph, which flows to the problem areas of the body.

Many gardeners are also afflicted with plantar fasciitis, one of the most common foot ailments, where individuals feel pain along the bottom of the heel. Reflexology is beneficial because it stretches and relieves heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis.

Those who routinely go for a reflexology session experience less pain in the foot, heel and lower leg and are able to maintain full flexibility when doing daily activities.

It is important to remember that medical reflexology is not a foot massage. The reflexologist will “probe” the feet to look for congested areas.

When he or she finds those congestion areas, deep pressure

techniques will be applied to de-congest those reflexes. As the Reflexologist’s fingers are working on the congested area, if they see that de-congesting a reflex is painful to you, he or she should ask you to breathe deep through the nose. This will release endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killer.

The golden rule of reflexology is that the closer together the sessions are in the beginning, the faster the recovery.

Often, after a few weeks of intensive treatments, a patient will experience great improvement in the health of their overall body.

This column is submitted by Judy Longstreet CR., CH., who specializes in reflexology.

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Then, rip your writing pages up into small bits and dispose of them. It is a powerful, “moving on” kind of activity.

Some people have difficulty knowing how to start to write or what to write about. Here is a fun kind of activity to get you going.

Pick a word or theme for the day. It could be money, love, joy, sorrow, the future, or something like that.

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you? How do you see it in your life? Are there changes you would like to see? Then when you have some quiet moments sit and write about what your brain has been processing all day. It could change your path in life.

There are many different ways to journal. Find a way that is meaningful to you.

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Rural Life

OFA president says collaboration needed to save bee population

4-H fair fun - Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Canada, is the theme of the 157th Drayton Fair on Aug. 9 to 11. Participating in local fairs is a tradition for 4-H members, as this photo from the 4-H dairy calf show at the 2012 Drayton Fair illustrates.

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DRAYTON - The Drayton Fair will celebrate the 100th anniversary of 4-H when the gates open for the 157th annual fair Aug. 9 to 11.

“The theme this year is Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Canada, so please make sure to visit all the exciting exhibits on the fairgrounds,” Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society president Brad Schieck said in a message to fair-goers.

“We are always looking for new members and new ideas.”

Mayor Bruce Whale offered in the fair program his congratulations to organizers. He also invited everyone to attend.

“This annual event dates back to 1856 when my great, great, great grandfather’s family was farming in this community. At that time it was an important social event where people would visit but also a chance for them to show off

their field and garden crops of the year as well as their livestock, in a friendly competition,” the mayor stated.

“Today that tradition still exists in an expanded format to include the entire family in the competition as well as the weekend of fun and entertainment.”

The fair opens Aug. 9 at 5pm with the exhibit halls and midway operating, while the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) truck pull begins at 6:30pm.

Gates open gain at 7:30am on Aug. 10, with the exhibit halls opening up at 10am. Other morning events include the heavy horse show at 10:30am and the goat show at 11am. At noon the midway opens and the dairy cattle show gets underway. Afternoon events include a garden tractor pull at 1pm, pet show at 2pm, the Peter

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On Aug. 11 the gates will again open at 7:30am, with the exhibits and miniature horse show set to begin at 9am. The beef cattle show and the midway are scheduled to open up at noon. Afternoon events include a sheep show at 12:30pm and demolition derby at 2pm, with the midway closing at 5pm.

Coffee and breakfast will be available on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Adult admission to the fair is $10 daily or $25 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free all weekend. A new option this year is a family pass costing $25 for a family of four.

Those seeking an early start on the fun can take in Toonie Thursday, when all rides will be $2 each. Midway passes will be available for $25.

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By Mark Wales, president, Ontario Federation of Agriculture GUELPH - There’s been a lot of buzz among agricultural and environmental advocates on the state of bees in Canada.

That’s because a mysterious condition – called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) – has led to the demise of bees in record numbers in recent years.

The jury’s still out on exactly what is compromising these colonies, but one thing is certain: industry, government and researchers need to work together to find a science-based solution to solve the problem.

Canadian farmers are intimately invested in the health of our land, water and ecosystems in a way that is unique to our way of life and livelihood.

That’s why the subject of sudden bee death is so troubling.

Many theories have been suggested as the cause of bee decline. Chief among them is the theory that a class of insecticides called neonicotinoidsis to blame.

But the issue is complicated. Third-party research on how these pesticides affect bee health has been inconclusive to date, and damage done to bee colonies in close proximity to

crops treated with the pesticide is variable.

Some eastern Canadian beekeepers have had their hives hardest hit by CCD, while in western Canada beekeepers have seen less of an impact – even though the pesticides are commonly used across Canada on crops such as corn, soybeans, canola, wheat and vegetables.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is working with key industry and government stakeholders on the newly formed Bee Health Working Group. The group’s mandate is to provide recommendations on how to mitigate the potential risk to honey bees from exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides.

While OFA welcomes the opportunity to review solutions to the pressing issue, we also caution against making hasty decisions that could have negatively impact agricultural production and distract from identifying the real source of bee decline.

Pesticides, when used appropriately, are an important tool for modern agriculture. All farmers in Ontario who buy and use pesticides must be professionally trained and certi-

Fergus Agricultural Society puts out call for 2013 Fall Fair Ambassador candidates FERGUS - The Fergus Agricultural Society is looking for outgoing young men and women to participate in its Fall Fair Ambassador program.

The program provides contestants with opportunities to become a leader in their community, learn about and promote agriculture, and represent

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Outgoing ambassador Allison Witzel says she enjoyed this past year and is looking forward to the Ambassador of the Fairs competition at the

157th Drayton Fair Schedule of Events

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5:00 pm – Gates, Exhibits and Midway open 7:30 am – Gates open 6:30 pm – O.T.T.P.A Sanctioned Truck Pull 9:00 am – Exhibits Open, Miniature Horse Show 12:00 pm – Beef Cattle Show, Midway opens 12:30 pm – Sheep Show Saturday, 2:00 pm – Demolition Derby August 10, 2013 5:00 pm – Midway closes 7:30 am - Gates open Vendors open: 10:00 am – Exhibits open Friday 5:00 p.m. to 10 pm, 10:30 am - Heavy Horse Show Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm 11:30 am - Goat Show Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 12:00 pm – Dairy Cattle Show, Midway opens 1:00 pm – Garden Tractor Pull Licensed facility (beer garden) All Weekend 2:00 pm – Pet Show Coffee and Breakfast available on the grounds 3:00 pm – Peter Mennie is the Magic Guy Saturday and Sunday mornings 6:00pm - O.T.T.P.A. Sanctioned Tractor Pull Admission: Adults - $10; 12 & Under - FREE Weekend Pass: Adults - $25; 12 & Under Free

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fied in safe pesticide use, and are required to carefully follow label directions that provide instructions for each product’s safe and proper application.

In 2012 Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), responded to concerns about how pesticides impact bee health, and research continues throughout the 2013 growing season.

Ontario farmers will await a science-based verdict, and we look to PMRA to use that evidence to mandate what tools farmers can safely access for use on their crops.

Ontario farmers have a solid reputation for being quick to adopt new technologies and production techniques.

If science concludes that we must find alternative ways to produce safe, quality food in Canada, then we will adapt.

But we must avoid impulsive policies that limit a farmer’s access to tools that are key to competitiveness – particularly if we lack the research to back it up.

OFA continues to look for our federal and provincial government’s leadership to make informed decisions that impact our ability to operate prosperous and sustainable farms.

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Canadian National Exhibition, (CNE) in August.

“Taking on this role has allowed me to recognize and appreciate all of the hard work, planning and dedication that is put into our fair year after year,” she said.

“I had the privilege of attending a variety of events throughout the year including our annual District 7 meeting; the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; the Elora, Arthur, Fergus and Alma Santa Claus Parades, the annual fair meeting and dance.”

Witzel also enjoyed the seminars and networking she experienced at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention held in Toronto.

The new ambassador will also experience some of these events, with the goal of participating in the CNE’s Ambassador of the Fair competition held in August 2014.

Ambassador candidates must be between the ages of 17 and 25 as of Aug. 1 this year.

Participants must be single and non-parental.

Each contestant will be required to give a two to three minute speech, answer an impromptu question, prepare a poster display board about themselves and have a short interview with a panel of judges. Each contestant will receive a memorable keepsake.

The Beef Barbecue and Ambassador Competition will be held Sept. 8 at 6pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. Tickets are $18 for adults; children $8. For more information contact Sheree Bessey at 519-843-5083; Shelley Maitland at 519-8437255; Janice Wallace at 519846-9712.

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A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm.

For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAF and MRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra PERFORMING ARTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM The Symposium for Performing Arts in Rural Communities (SPARC) will bring together rural creators, producers, presenters and animateurs to initiate a dialogue about how to develop and sustain the performing arts in rural communities.

The first of its kind in Canada, the symposium will focus on the business of performing arts in a rural setting, and feature three streams of exploration – creation, production and presentation – across four disciplines of the performing arts – dance, theatre, music and media arts.

This symposium is being held on: April 24 to April 27, 2014; Fleming College – Haliburton School of the Arts, Haliburton, Ontario Deadline for submissions: Friday, Aug. 30.

SPARC invites proposals for workshops, seminars, panels and sound bytes that showcase excellence, that present innovative information and/or provide insight into the business of performing arts within these broad categories: creative approaches to engagement and investment in cultural tourism; rural adaptive capacity building; community engagement; Youth; education and training; and strategic planning and partnerships.

For more information, please contact Rachel Gillooly, project coordinator at 705-454-8107 or by email: Rachel@sparcperfarmingarts.com.

CULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has launched the

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Culture Development Fund – a new $3 million grant program to strengthen the culture sector and its contributions to Ontario’s economy.

In addition to culture sector organizations, municipalities are also eligible. Learn more: program guidelines are now available on http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantOpportunities/PRDR007505. The application deadline is Sept. 6.

The Culture Development Fund seeks to strengthen cultural organizations and their leadership, helping them to increase their knowledge, skills and toolsets so that they become better at what they do and more successful in achieving their mandates. Increased performance through new and innovative projects will build the capacity of the sector, leading to a stronger and more stable culture sector.

CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES HELP PREPARE ONTARIO FOR FLOOD EVENTS According to Conservation Ontario, the recent record-setting rainfall and large-scale flooding underlines the need for continued effective flood forecasting, projects to limit flooding, and the management of development in flood plains.

Ontario’s flood management system is widely regarded as a positive example of risk management. Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities are local watershed management agencies, which deliver services and programs to protect and manage water and other natural resources. Conservation Authorities work with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, under a provincial emergency management framework, to deliver a flood management program to help safeguard the homes, belongings, and lives of Ontarians from flooding events.

To learn more about flood forecasting and management, visit Conservation Ontario’s website at: http://www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/projects/floodstatus.html.

COMING EVENTS: Aug. 9 – 11 - Drayton Fall Fair. For information call: 519-6382950.

Aug. 17 - Calf Show – Grand River Raceway, Elora. For information call: 519-846-8879.

Aug. 19 and 20 - Central Ontario Junior Holstein Show – Grand River Raceway, Elora.

Aug. 21- North American Manure Expo – 8am to 4:30 pm, University of Guelph, Arkell Research Station – Arkell, Ontario. (Tour Aug. 20 - North Wellington area). Contact: Christine Brown at: christine. brown1@ontario.ca or http://www.manureexpo2013.com.

Aug. 23 – 25 - Palmerston Fall Fair. For information contact: 519343-3427.

Aug. 24 - Tractor Pull – Grand River Raceway, Elora.

Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 Orangeville Agricultural Fair. Call 519-942-9597 or refer to http://www.oaseventcentre.ca.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 - Mount Forest Agricultural Fair. For information call: 519-323-2272.

Sept. 5 – 8 - Arthur Fall Fair. Call: 519-848-3820 or refer to website: http://www.arthurfallfair.ca.

Sept. 5 – 8 - South Waterloo (Cambridge) Fall Fair. For information call: 519-622-3247 Sept. 7– 8 - Stratford Garlic Festival: http://www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com/.

Sept. 10 – 12 - Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show: http://www.outdoorfarmshow.com/.

Sept. 13 – 15 - Fergus Fall Fair. Call: 519-856-9621 or refer to http://www.fergusfallfair.ca .

Sept. 13 – 15 - Harriston-Minto Fall Fair. For information contact: 519-338-3903.

Sept. 17 – 21 - International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, Perth County; website: http://www.ipm2013.org/.

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Tractor show - The annual Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosted the John Deere Show from July 26 to 28 at the Grand Valley Fairgrounds.

The show featured a full showcase of tractors and agriculture equipment, a Kiddies Pedal Pull and Parade of Tractors, and special guests Ford with tractors and equipment. photo by Country Aerial Photography

Hawk workshop planned GUELPH - The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is planning a Hawk Workshop which will help participants develop skills in identifying migrating hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles and osprey.

The one-day workshop is on Sept. 6 from 9am to 4pm.

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An information booklet will be provided. The Arboretum’s naturalist, Chris Earley will lead the workshop.

Admission is $75. For more information or to register before Aug. 30 call 519-8244120 extension 52358.

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Eldale Veterinary Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Bret McLeod to our Large Animal team. Bret started at the University of Guelph in 2004, where he completed a BScH in Biological Science and then a MSc in Reproductive Biology. From there, Bret was accepted into the DVM program at the Ontario Veterinary College where he selected the Food Animal stream.

Originally from Stratford Ontario, Bret remembers spending his summers riding around the back roads of Waterloo and Perth Counties with his father, a longtime Dairy Farmers of Ontario field services representative. When not busy at school, Bret enjoyed holding summer jobs primarily in the agriculture and construction sectors to help cover the rising costs of tuition! Recently, in July and August of 2012, he travelled to New Zealand to complete an externship that coincided with the calving season, unique to NZ’s pasture based dairy production system. Bret just returned from the Summer Dairy Institute at the University of Cornell, an advanced training program for prospective dairy veterinarians. In his spare time, Bret can be found on the ball diamond, golf course or at the rink. Bret’s affiliation with Eldale Veterinary Clinic goes back many years as a student and now he looks forward to working with the clients of Eldale and getting to know the community better.

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Raceway hosts first Under Saddle event ELORA - Grand River Raceway hosted its first ever Racing Under Saddle (RUS) event during a busy Fun and Frivolity Friday Night at Grand River Raceway on July 26.

Riina Rekila clinched the win in the seven-horse field aboard Harlequin, a 12-yearold Balanced Image gelding owned by Shanna Maltby of Acton, and trained by Geoff Maltby. Leaving from post five, Rekila overtook Hetties Honey in the stretch to score a three-length score in 2:02.2.

Oaklea Uptown and Marit Valstad finished second. RUS Ontario’s defending champ Sixth Man, with Sharleen MacDonald, was third. Hetties Honey and Anna Humphris finished fourth in a deadheat with All Cantab, ridden by Jenni Judin. Entry Hanover (Sarah Town) and Lollipop Girl (Linnea Lindstron) rounded out the field.

Action in the bike on Friday night was dominated by Scott Coulter, a winner of five races on the card.

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Inaugural race - Riina Rekila clinched the win in the Racing Under Saddle event held July 26 at Grand River Raceway aboard Harlequin, a 12-year-old Balanced Image gelding. submitted photo off the whirlwind with race favourite Luke But Dontouch in race two. It was the Richard Moreau trainee’s 30th career win. Boknows Momngranny was 11 lengths the best to record a new season’s mark of 1:56.2 for owner/trainer James Hewitt in the fifth. Coulter hit the hat-trick with maiden winner Orillia Santina in race seven for Terry McCormick, who also trains the filly.

Coulter crossed the wire in another commanding 11-length finish in race 10 with Augusta.

He shares ownership of the trotting filly with his brother, trainer Steve Coulter. The 2:01.3 clocking matched her career mark.

Coulter closed out the card with an $18 winner, piloting Bold Arrow to his first win of the year for owner/trainer John Smith. Coulter currently sits third in the Grand River Raceway standings behind Trevor Henry and Brad Forward. The Brantford reinsman is a career winner of 3762 races and $25 million.

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Rolling summer along - The members of the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club have had a busy summer, with several tournaments, including hosting teams from Burlington.

Guelph, Heritage (Kitchener) Elmira, Arthur, New Hamburg, Mount Forest, Kitchener Club, and Milton. Recently, the club hosted the James Keating Construction Ltd. Tournament, featuring ladies pairs teams.

Winning third place were Elora teammates Judy Preston, left, and Ev Robson (skip).

Silver at World Cup - The Canadian Women’s Field Lacrosse team took home silver at the World Cup in Oshawa recently. Fergus native Dana Dobbie, #27, was also honoured by the Federation of Women’s Lacrosse, for a second time, as one of the top 12 players in the world. submitted photo

Fergus native leads Women’s National Field Lacrosse team to silver medal OSHAWA - The World Cup for 2013 was held for in Canada for the first time, taking place in Oshawa July 12 to 20, and the Canadian team made lacrosse history with its first ever silver medal.

After initial pool play Canada had three wins and one loss, which set the team up for the opportunity to play in its first ever gold medal game.

The semi-final game against Australia left the team very excited, as they advanced to the gold game with an 11-7 win.

It was a little disappointing

in the gold game, as the unbeaten USA team took the title with a 19-5 win over the Canadian women. Though it was bitter sweet losing the gold, the Canadian team was happy to be making history with Canada’s first ever silver medal.

The Federation of Women’s Lacrosse picked the top 12 players in the world - and hitting that list for the second time in her career was Fergus’ Dana Dobbie.

Dobbie’s lacrosse roots were formed in Fergus, where she played box lacrosse up to

the age of 13. She was fortunate to discover women’s field lacrosse and headed to Orangeville, where she started a career.

In addition to winning two bronze medals and one silver medal at World Cup events, and twice being named to the All-World team, Dobbie is also an assistant coach at Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland.

Katie Guy, a defensive powerhouse from Team Canada, was also named on this year’s world team.

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Clash of champions - Over $10,000 was raised on July 31 to send Moorefield resident Tyler Robinson, left, to the World Arm Wrestling Championships in Poland this fall. Robinson, who qualified for the event in the disabled category at the recent Canadian championships, bested his friend and training partner Jeff Oosterveld, a past provincial champion, in a fun match at last week’s fundraiser. The event at the Maryborough Community Centre featured a “Challenge the Champ” contest. photo by Patrick Raftis

C division winners - The Elora Community Arena hosted the Zone 8 Championships for Novice Lacrosse. The Centre Wellington Mohawks Novice 2 team won the ‘C’ division. Coaches are Paul Drone, Dave Embro, Chris Redwood and Steve Oakes. Players are Curtis Dietrich, Nathan Embro, J.J. Lavigne, Ryan Rice, Ryan Oakes, Brock Redwood, Kaiden Patterson, Sydney Healey, Gavin Biggs, Brock Reinhart, Peyton Drone, Spencer Aitchison, Evan Palmer, Koen Ranahan, Noah Webley and goalie Stuart McKnight. submitted photo

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FROM PAGE TWO garage sale. Pet show, baby show, birds of prey show, demonstrations and history corner, 4-H dairy show at noon, children’s carnival, pedal tractor pull. Helicopter rides weather permitting.

3pm auction of champions and corn roast at 5pm. Contact: Grace 519-343-5181. *** Fish Fry Dinner. Rockmosa Hall, Rockwood. Two sittings, 5pm and 7pm. $15 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets only. Call 519-856-9409. *** “Touch a Truck� Fundraiser at Harriston Motors. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Minto Fire Department’s Confined Space Rescue Team. Donations can be made at Harriston Motors. *** Arthur Legion. Karaoke 8:30 p.m.

SUN. Aug. 25

Palmerston fair community church service at 10am, followed by Carry-On Women’s Institute’s 75 birthday party, Band Double Barrel, Diamond’s in the Ruff dog agility show , Amazing Race, and Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Contact: Lynda 519-343-2365.

Tues. Aug. 27

CW Probus Meeting. Speaker Prof. Laura Middleton, University of Waterloo. “Working the body to benefit the brain�. Facilitator: George Collin. 10am. Aboyne Hall at Wellington County Museum. Retired seniors welcome. *** Maryborough Horticultural Society Fall Flower Show and General Meeting. 7:30pm. Moorefield Optimist Hall. Entries to be placed by 6:30pm. Speaker: Sandra Duncan. Topic: Horticulture ‘Hits and Misses’. Info. 519-291-1458.

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Bring lawn chairs and swim suits. 3-7pm. Raefield Farm, 4231 Wellington Road 27, Rockwood. 519-856-9953.

MON. Sept 9

The Guelph Needlecraft Guild Class Selection and General Meeting. 7:30-9:30pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr, Guelph., Contact: Sandy Schoen, 519-767-0017. This meeting is free to all.

Thurs. Sept 12

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

FRI. Sept 13

154th Harriston-Minto Fair with dog demo team, junior calf show, lawn mower races, Exhibits and midway. *** September 13, 14 and 15. 177th annual Fergus Fall Fair, Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. Tractor, truck pulls, demo derby, midway, agriculture, entertainment and more.

Sat. Sept 14

Trunk Sale at Three Willows United Church 8am-noon, Rain or shine. For info. call Pauline 519-823-9948. *** 154th Harriston Minto Fair hosts Light Horse Show, Ag. Awareness, parade, horseshoe tournament and much more.

SUN. Sept 15

154th Harriston Minto Fair serves farmer’s breakfast, classic vehicle and motorcycle shows, demo derby and much more.

Mon. Sept 16

Thurs. Aug. 29

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome.

The Guelph Needlecraft Guild Class Payment and Social Night.

7:30-9:30 pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr, Guelph, Contact: Sandy Schoen, 519-767-0017. Free to all.

Fri. Aug 30

tues. Sept. 17

Ladies Coffee Hour in Rockwood, last Friday of the month, 9:3011:30am. Everyone welcome. St. John’s Anglican Church, 112 Guelph St. For more information call 519-856-9211.

Sat. Aug. 31

Cancer Support Group, Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St., S. Fergus.

Every third Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out -first Wednesday of each month. Wheelchair accessible. Contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213.

Thurs. Sept. 19

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Country Troubadours. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per plate. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, juice, tea, coffee.

Join the Grandmothers of the Grand at the Elora Legion at 7pm. Photojournalist and speaker, Paola Gianturco will be showing her photos and speaking about the grandmothers featured in her book, Grandmother Power. Tickets $10. Inquiries phone: 519-994-3324. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Wed. Sept 4

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Southridge Sound. *** Grand Valley High School Reunion at the Community of Christ Church on Mill Street in Grand Valley. Gathering at 4pm, dinner at 6pm ($15). Let organizers know by Sept 7. For more info contact Leona Taylor 519 941 4047. *** Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners are holding a series of summer talks, called Garden Gab Sessions, at the Guelph Enabling Garden in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, 10amnoon. Information email mgguelph@hotmail.com. *** Mud, obstacles, and sweat: the Canadian Cancer Society presents the Wellington Warrior Challenge at Cox Creek Cellars, Guelph.

Not your average charity race, the Wellington Warrior Challenge is dirty, fun, and full of obstacles that will put all other 5K races to shame. For more info. 519-824-4261.

Roast Beef Dinner. 5-7pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 146 Sligo Road West, Mount Forest. Adults - $13.00. Children( 6-12) - $6.00. Under 5 – Free.

Thurs. Sept 5

Arthur Fall fair roast beef dinner. 5-7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Sept 6

Arthur Fall Fair. Enter exhibits 9am- noon. 7pm Fair parade, downtown Arthur. Buildings open 7-10pm, Arthur Community Centre. *** 7:30pm. Melville United Church, St. Andrew/Tower St., Fergus.

Concert by Brad Halls, “Marvellous Music from the Movies�. $12/adults, children/free. Tickets at door or call 519-787-0570, 843-3274, 843-1781.

Sat. Sept 7

Arthur Fall Fair 8:30am Sport pony show. 4H calf show. Buildings open 10am. Chili cook off, 6pm. Admission by donation. *** Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners are holding a series of summer talks, Garden Gab Sessions. Guelph Enabling Garden Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich St. N., 10am-noon. Info. mgguelph@hotmail.com.

Sun. Sept 8

Arthur Fall Fair Building open 12-4:30pm. Exhibits removed 5-6pm. *** Corn Roast: Support the Share Agricultural Scholarship Fund

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have a firm grasp on what you need to accomplish in the week ahead. Stay focused on your tasks and that focus will pay off by the end of the week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, although you may rather spend your time doing something else for the next few days, handle your upcoming obligations without complaint.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Surround yourself with close friends, Capricorn. They will serve as your anchor in difficult situations that may come to pass this week. It’s good to have a support system.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, many things need to get done this week before you can set work aside and take a muchneeded vacation. Once you get through the bulk of things, you can relax.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 There is more to you than others see, Aquarius. Sometimes you relish in being mysterious, and this is one of those times. Others’ interest will be piqued.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Save some of your good fortune for others, Leo. When you share the wealth, not only will you feel better about yourself, but also you will certainly have more friends around you.

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August 23 - 25 Ontario West Coast Garden Railway Club-live Steam Show BBQ run by the Harriston Historical Society Legion Breakfast Sidewalk sales Touch a Truck Event BBQ run by the Minto Fire Department Dickie Bird Entertainment Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting and Tattoos

Meeting rooms are available at the Arthur, Clifford, Drayton, Elora, Harriston, Marden, Mount Forest, Puslinch and Rockwood branches. Please contact the branch for availability. The rentals rates are :

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Antique and Classic Car Show Wellington County Museum and Archives Sunday, August 25 - 12:00 to 4:00 pm

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Parade of cars Entertainment Family activities Charity BBQ courtesy of Fergus M&M Picnic on the grounds Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the Fergus Brass Band

10 YEARS Paul Armstrong, Roads Dave Dyson, Roads Kent Strong, Roads Graham Underwood, Roads Manfred Unz, Solid Waste Services Das Soligo, Solid Waste Services Donald Kirk, Solid Waste Services Rebekah Jones, Solid Waste Services Susan Farrelly, Human Resources Kathy Bouma, Library Marion Nichol, Library Sharon Wain, Library Phil Dietrich, Museum Amy Dunlop, Museum Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Chad Root, Maintenance Shannon O’Keefe, Maintenance Tammy Weir, Maintenance Sally Dickie, Maintenance Mary McElroy, Planning Sarah Wilhelm, Planning Melissa Currie, Child Care Elizabeth Black, Housing Jennie Richardson, Housing Shannon McDowell, Ontario Works Connie Wilks, Ontario Works Rebecca Beveridge, Wellington Terrace Sharlene Farrelly, Wellington Terrace Mary Lou Bolen, Wellington Terrace Carol Woods, Wellington Terrace Laura MacLeod, Wellington Terrace Sarah McLean, Welington Terrace Jacqueline Camp, Wellington Terrace Tracey Rendall, Wellington Terrace Jo-Anne Smith, Wellington Terrace Shawnie Clements, Wellington Terrace Linda Prickett, Wellington Terrace Ken DeHart, Finance 15 YEARS Elise Seitz, Wellington Terrace Dianne Oliver, Wellington Terrace Karen Wagner, Museum Scott Wilson, Office of the CAO

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