Inside Wellington August 2, 2013

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try not to pick sides when asked for your opinion on a dispute between close friends.

Giving the impression of picking sides may strain a friendship.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Many positive things are on the horizon, Taurus. You just have to get through a few rough spots before it is clearer sailing this week. Pisces is a pivotal player.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Challenge yourself this week, Gemini. Now is a great time to take on a new hobby or task and test your mettle. You will be glad you did when you accomplish your goals.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, trust those around you as they can be a valuable source of support and encouragement.

Work to be there for them as much as they have been there for you.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a travel opportunity is just over the horizon, so have your bags packed and ready to depart at a moment’s notice. You can certainly use some time away.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you think you have everything figured out, a few variables get thrown into the mix.

You will show your ability to solve problems if you can handle the task.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, someone close to you puts their faith in your ability to get a job done. Devote all of your attention to completing this task, and it will only enhance your resume.

For the First Week of August

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others are quick to look to you for help because of your work ethic, experience and attention to detail. Embrace these opportunities as they can help your career.

SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it could be in your best interest to remain out of the spotlight at the next social gathering. You might have a more enjoyable time as a fly on the wall.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, tight deadlines at work will have the pressure on you and your coworkers. But stick to the task at hand, and you will reap the rewards in the near future.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Hard work will get you ahead, Aquarius. Don’t shy away from an opportunity that comes your way, even if it seems less than promising at first glance.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may find yourself in a leadership role this week and will be called on to make a lot of decisions. Take advantage of this opportunity.

The Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph is an all inclusive, non-profit, self-help, peer-run organization that supports people with mood disorders and their loved ones. We meet every Tuesday in downtown Guelph at 40 Baker Street, 7-9pm. Call 519-766-4477 for information. *** Drug Problem? We have been there, we can help. More information at www.na.org. Local information at www.gtascna.on.ca.

Meeting Information 1-888-811-3887, Golden Triangle Area Narcotics Anonymous. *** Cats Anonymous “Meet and Greet Days” The 1st Saturday and the 3rd Tues. every month. Volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions. Sat. 1-4pm, Tues. 6:30-8:30pm. Dufferin County Rd. #3 East Garafraxa 15 min. between Fergus and Orangeville. 519-855-6807. *** Join The Community Healing Circle the 2nd Wednesday of the month for an evening of healing for mind, body and soul.

Participants gather together to contribute to the healing of others.

No experience required. St. John’s Church, 28 Queen St. Belwood 7:30pm. For more information please email knowemissary@ gmail.com put healing in the subject line.

Fri. Aug. 2

Steve Bell & Trio. This two-time Juno Award-winner delights with his mastery of guitar and voice. Elora Festival. 7:30pm, Gambrel Barn, $40+HST. eyeGo and uGo. 519-846-0331.

Sat. Aug. 3

Until August 4 - Antique and Fjord Horses Fundraiser for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Sat. 10am–5pm, Sun. 12–5pm with a CFGB 30th anniversary celebration service at 3pm with supper to follow. Bring lawn chairs and cameras. Live music, food.

Donations (cash or cheque) to Canadian Foodgrains Bank. 102081 Con 6, West Grey, at the farm RR2 Ayton. Info. 519-665-2303. *** Circle the Sea. Cruise around the world with flute, violin, and cello trio, Sonic Escape! 3pm, St. John’s Church, Elora, $35+HST. eyeGo and uGo. 519-846-0331.

Sun. Aug. 4

McKee Cemetery Memorial Service. 2pm. Speaker: Doug Sargent. In case of rain, service will be held in St. John’s United Church, Belwood. Please bring lawn chairs. *** Show Tunes. A medley of songs from the music-theatre repertoire showcasing our own Elora Festival singers. 3pm, Gambrel Barn, $40 +HST. eyeGo and uGo. 519-846-0331. *** Sixth Annual Kirking. John Galt Day Sunday Celebration. 10am.

First Baptist Church. 255 Woolwich Street, Guelph. *** Wellington Junior Farmer 95th anniversary barbecue in the park at Drayton Centennial Park Pavilion. Starting at 12:30. Come celebrate with alumni. Contact Romy Schill 519-669-4146 for more info.

mon. Aug. 5

Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth, will be hosting their annual Buffet Supper and Garden Party. 4-7pm. Adults: $12, Children (5-12) $5. Draws, bingo, games of chance. Everyone welcome.

Inside Wellington Events Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

Wed. Aug. 7

Until Aug. 11- 63rd annual Old Thyme Fiddle Championship in Shelburne. See fiddlers compete for the Canadian Open Fiddle Championship. 519-925-8620.

Thurs. Aug. 8

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

fri. Aug. 9

Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. All you can eat. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. Includes pie, cake, tea, coffee. Adults $13, Under 8 $5. Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581. ***

TEEN SHOPPING NIGHT Tuesday August 13th 6-10 pm

Sunday August 11, 2013 Admission $45 – includes all games (extra strips available)

$15 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

“Proceeds to local Community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

Sat. Aug. 10

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to The Country Versatiles. *** 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 St. N. 10am-noon.

Information email mgguelph@hotmail.com. *** Living Well and Wise Show Health & Wellness Event. Royal Canadian Legion #229, 110 Metcalfe Street, Elora. 10am-6pm.

Alternative health and energy treatments. $5 admission. Kids under 12 free. Proceeds to local charity. *** Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 Watson Rd., Puslinch.

Barbecue/Corn roast/Quilt draw. For tickets call: Lois 519-7631067, Jean 519-763-9797. *** Upper Credit Humane Society, Open house 12-5pm. Join us at the shelter as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Meet staff and volunteers, tour the shelter, visit with the animals and more. 5383 Trafalgar Road Erin. Call 519-833-2287 for info.

Wed. Aug. 14

Euchre. Harriston Legion Branch, Harrison. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more info. call 338-2843.

Sat. Aug. 17

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Garden Tea Party. 149 Waverley Drive, Guelph. 1-4pm. Featuring an array of lively musical talent. Door prizes. Tax receipt for donations of $20. All money raised is going to support Hospice Wellington. Everyone is welcome. *** Spirit of the Hills, Hillsburgh’s Family Fun Day.10am-2pm, Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Classic car show, games and crafts for the children, musical entertainment, vendors, food. More info.

519-855-6343 or 519-855-4010. *** Lucas Rogerson’s 2013 Streetlights Tour, featuring songs from Lucas’ debut album Streetlights, which the critics are calling “music for everywhere and anywhere.” Also featuring 8-string jazz guitarist Ed Le Blanc, singer-songwriter Kent MacMillan and R&B artist Joni NehRita. 8pm. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Peach Social. 11am-2pm. Niagara peaches, baking, craft items and raffle draws! Call 519-787-1814 for more info.

Sun. Aug. 18

3pm. Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 Community Memorial and Decoration Day Service.

Music by the Listowel Salvation Army Band. In case of rain, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Bring a chair. Information, call Joyce 519-848-2900. *** Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. Community Memorial and Decoration Day at 3pm. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. *** The Grove Cemetery Memorial Service. Location - Grove Cemetery. 2:30pm. Please bring lawn chairs. Guest speaker – Mr. Gary Faris. In the event of rain, service will be held in St. John’s Community Church, Orton.

Mon. Aug. 19

August 19-23-Everywhere Fun Fair” Vacation Bible School.

9am-12 noon. Games, Crafts, Stories Music. All welcome JK and up. Hosted by Faith Lutheran and St. James Anglican at the Butterfly Garden 171 Queen St. E Fergus. For Info. or to register call 519-843-2844 or 519-843- 5030.

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Roast Beef Dinner

Friday, August 9th, Serving 5-7pm All You Can Eat

89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph Includes Pie, Cake, Tea or Coffee.

Adults $13, Under 8 $5.

Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581

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Until Aug. 11- 68th Annual Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave. E., Fergus. Box Office: 519-787-0099 or 1-866-871-9442.

Benefiting the work of Mennonite Central Committee

Community Memorial and Decoration Day Service Sunday, August 18, 3:00 p.m.

Officiating Clergy: Rev. Gail Clarkson Colour Party: Arthur Branch

Royal Canadian Legion Music: Salvation Army Band, Listowel Corps Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

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Mother and daughter:

Continuing the Highland tradition

by Kris Svela FERGUS – A mother and daughter will grace the competition field at the upcoming 68th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

Jackie Denny (formerly Jackie Greig) and her 13-yearold daughter Rowan Greig are looking forward to competing on hometown turf, Denny in the Women’s Heavy Events and Greig in the youth class.

It is Greig’s first year of competition, while her mother has been competing on the professional side for more than 20 years and was the first Canadian woman ever to compete in Women’s Heavy Events in Canada.

Greig’s entry is the first in her class with mother and daughter both marking first place honours in Highland game history.

Each will be cheering for the other with Denny especially proud to see her daughter learning the techniques involved in handling the caber toss, hammer throw and other events attached to the games and women’s competition.

Denny said competing with her daughter carries on a tradition in her family that got her involved. Her brothers Adam and Mike have competed and also her father Bryan. She points out it’s rare to find a sport where mother and daughter can compete together.

“It’s just fun,” Denny said.

“It’s a sport we can do together.

There’s not many sports you can compete together in. You couldn’t do it with soccer.”

Greig started training last year and so far this year has competed in competitions at games in Guelph, Cambridge and Kincardine.

Greig, in a way, is breaking new ground in a class where there are no other competitors.

“She’s the only youth girl in the world currently throwing,” her mother points out. “So she’s setting records.”

Denny said there are two other girls within the family of women competitors that she believes will take up competition when they turn 13, the age of eligibility for the class which runs from 13 to 16 years of age.

“I’m sure this is going to open up (the class) fast,” Denny adds. “Next year there’s a couple of girls coming out and they’re already training.”

So far, Denny has seen improvement in her daughter’s performances with each venue the 13-year-old has competed in.

“She’s learned a lot,” Denny said. “Before she watched (Highland competitons) and I think she knows.”

For competitors, the sport is probably about 20 per cent strength and 80 per cent technique, Denny said.

“I look at technique,” the mother said of training she does with Greig. “The strength is important, but technique is

Like mother, like daughter - Rowan Greig is competing for the first time in the youth class at the upcoming Fergus Highland Games following in the footsteps of her mother Jackie Denny, who was the first Canadian woman to compete in highland games competition.

They recently competed together at the Kincardine games.

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Technique - Jackie Denny tossed a 12-lb. stone over the bar during last year’s Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

photos by Helen Michel COVER - Jackie Denny prepares for the games last year. what you need.”

Safety is another factor in a sport that takes its toll on competitors and is fraught with injuries.

“She knows where to stand so she doesn’t get hit by the hammer,” Denny said of the hammer toss event. “It’s extremely dangerous.”

Denny is also pleased with

four-months-old.

“I would be at the kids place, ice cream and heavy events,” she said of the experiences she has taken in at games around the province, including Fergus.

Denny herself is working on getting her game together after having trimmed down over the winter. The weight

“I can’t wait for the day she defeats me in competition.”

- Highland athlete Jackie Denny about her daughter Rowan Greig who is in her first year competing the way her daughter is mastering the caber toss.

“She’s responsible for picking up the caber, running with it and flipping it,” Denny said.

But Greig is comfortable in a sport she has been around all her life.

“I’ve been around it since I was young and always loved it,” she said of the games she has attended since she was

loss has meant fine-tuning her own technique.

“I’m learning from the beginning,” she said. “When I found out the weight affected me I knew I had to start regular training.”

She started that process with the games in Georgetown to open the season.

“I love Georgetown because it’s the one that opens the sea-

photo by Helen Michel

son and the rust falls off,” Denny said, referring to the process needed to hone technique and skill.

The pair competed in the Kincardine games, a venue Denny describes as a familyoriented competition where fathers and sons and mothers and daughters compete.

“We all know each other,” Denny said of the camaraderie that has developed between competitors and their families in the Highland games circuit over the years.

Competitors are also watching Greig as she competes and trains, often offering advice to help her improve her skills.

The friendships also mean families take care of each other.

“If you get in trouble they’ll help you out,” Denny said.

Greig said during the Kincardine competition her grandfather Bryan was an announcer and took the opportunity to stir up the crowd to cheer for his grand-daughter.

“She saw me stiffen,” Greig said of her mother watching

Taking aim - Alex Norman-Ross tosses a 12lb. stone in competition last year at the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Overall Norman-Ross placed third in the women’s heavy events.

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Greig did well in the competition.

Getting on to the competition circuit has also seen Greig get invited to compete at other competitions, something she obviously is not accustomed to early in her career.

At one competition an organizer from the Bracebridge games extended an invitation for Greig to compete there.

“I didn’t know what to say because I’ve never been invited before,” Greig said. “I was excited.”

She accepted the invitation and will compete in Bracebridge later in the season.

Greig has also been invited to compete at the Fergus games and will have to cope with the attention she will receive there from the hometown crowd.

“All my friends, all my teachers from previous years will be there and that makes me even more nervous,” she said.

“It’s a little nerve wracking.”

But she vows to keep her eye on the game.

Denny, who sits as a director on the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games board, is looking forward to competing at a venue she admits she has always had difficulty placing well at. She’s also looking at her own career where she hopes to one day graduate out of competition and become a judge.

With her daughter slowly moving into the competitive ranks, that move might be easier.

But there is something the mother knows will eventually happen.

“I can’t wait for the day she beats me in competition,” Denny said.

Greig maintains that could still be a few years away.

The games will be held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11.

Denny is hoping the weather cooperates and fans will turn out in the thousands to watch the tradition continue.

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Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games Thursday, August 8Th 7:30pm Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry Parade Downtown **New route: James McQueen Public School East on Hill St, South on Provost Ln, West on St. Andrew St. Ending at the Fergus Legion on Blair St.** 8:30pm Sea Sick Sailors Fergus Legion 9:00pm Brave- Free Movie by Fergus BIA Fergus Grand Theatre Tommy and Scooter Brew House on the Grand Celtic Music The Breadalbane Inn David Leask O'Briens Celtic Music D's Sports Bar & Grill 10:00pm The Town Pants The Goofie Newfie

9:00am

Friday, August 9Th

Heavy Events School Competition & Amateur Competition Main Field 12:00-4:00pm Celtic Jams & Wandering Pipe Bands Downtown 3:00pm Festival Grounds Open 4:00-6:00pm Bookstore Opens Bookstore 6:30pm Fergus Pipe Band Highland Pub 7:00pm PreTattoo Main Field 7:30pm Guinness World Record Attempt Main Field 8:00pm Tattoo Main Field 10:45pm The Town Pants Highland Pub

8:00am 8:30am

9:00am 10:00am

10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm

Bookstore Opens Dancing Begins Ladies of Lallybroch CSAF Mens Championship Solo Competitions Diana Gabaldon Avenue of the Clans Opens Book Signing Tug of War Competition Scottish Story Telling Tommy and Scooter Kevin James Championship Highland Dance Demonstration Sheep Shearing The Harp with Pennie Young Kevin James Opening Ceremonies Heavy Events Overview Sheep Shearing Ladies of Lallybroch David Leask Scottish Country Dance

Saturday, August 10Th Bookstore Highland Dancing Author Series Main Field Main Field Author Series Avenue of the Clans Author Series Main Field McKiddies Heritage Tent Heritage Tent Highland Dancing McKiddies Heritage Tent Heritage Tent Heritage Tent Main Field Heritage Tent Heritage Tent Author Series Highland Pub Heritage Tent

2:00pm 2:00pm

2:30pm 3:00pm

3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:30pm

Diana Gabaldon Pipe Band Competitions Scottish Mini's Parade Tommy and Scooter Celtic Clogging Book Signing Caber Toss(approximate) Sea Sick Sailors Music Performers Sheep Shearing David Leask Highland Dance Demonstration Sea Sick Sailors Celtic Clogging Closing Ceremonies Massed Bands The Town Pants Bookstore Closes Battle of the Pipe Bands The Town Pants Downtown Ceilidh The Town Pants The Mudmen

Author Series Main Field McKiddies Heritage Tent Heritage Tent Author Series Main Field Highland Pub McKiddies Heritage Tent Heritage Tent McKiddies Heritage Tent Heritage Tent Main Field Main Field Highland Pub Author Series Highland Pub Highland Pub Fergus Grand Theatre Highland Pub Highland Pub

Sunday, August 11Th 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am

10:30am 11:00am

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Dancing Begins Highland Dancing Masters, Womens Heavy Events Main Field Bookstore Opens Author Series Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans 10 K Run Victoria Park Ladies of Lallybroch Author Series Diana Gabaldon Author Series Kirkin' o' the Tartan St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Scottish Story Telling McKiddies Drums - The Sound Behind the Pipes Heritage Tent Plaids and Tartans Defined Heritage Tent Book Signing Author Series Premier Highland Highland Dancing Highland Dance Demonstration McKiddies Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent The Harp with Pennie Young Heritage Tent Plaids and Tartans Defined Heritage Tent Massed Bands Main Field Janice Howie & Nick Gush Highland Pub Heavy Events Overview Heritage Tent

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Childrens Heavy Events Sheep Shearing PPBSO Grade 5 Competition David Leask Tommy and Scooter Fergus Pipe Band Diana Gabaldon Tommy and Scooter Scottish Country Dance Caber Toss (approximate) Sheep Shearing Book Signing Sea Sick Sailors History of Highland Dance Highland Dance Demonstration Tommy and Scooter The Town Pants Massed Bands Bookstore Closes *All times are subject to change*

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Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Celtic rock - The Mudmen return to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, headlining the Highland Pub on Aug. 10 at 10:30pm. submitted photo

The Mudmen headline Highland Pub at Fergus Games

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - Saturday night, Aug. 10, the Highland Pub will be the centre of the party in fine Fergus Scottish Festival tradition, when fan favourite Celtic rockers The Mudmen return to stir up the fun, rock ‘n roll style. “For Fergus it will be a high energy show because that’s what they [the audience] want and that’s what they expect,� said Sandy Campbell, one of the band’s founders and front men, in a duo of bagpipe players with his brother Robby.

Many locals will know the Campbell brothers. The pair have been regular musicians and presenters at the Highland Games here. But their most notable contribution to Canadian culture to date has been their addition of bagpipes to a new Hockey Night in Canada anthem, created by Colin Oberst. “Ron McLean went on the air and said Mudmen, we love them,� Campbell said, noting it was a great endorsement, also

supported by Don Cherry, who has used the band’s music on several of his hockey videos.

The Mudmen have evolved over more than a decade of tours that have taken them across Canada, into the United States and abroad.

The band includes Steve Gore, lead singer and guitarist, Steve Volk, drummer, Anthony Albanese, on guitar, banjo, and mandolin, and Mario Bozza on bass.

Described as having “a sound that is powerfully intense� the band has gained a following throughout North America with their fusion of hard rock, punk and Celtic influences.

With seven albums behind them, including their latest release “Where I came From,� released in February 2013, Campbell admits their sound has evolved too. “We play for the audience, so we’ve had to alter our sound depending on who we are playing for and why,� he said. “We can get crazy and loud, but we

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Touring has influenced their sound too. The band has just returned from a three month tour with Canadian country artist Johnny Reid, for his PBS special, with the Campbell brothers sharing the stage with him at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 2010.

The band has twice performed on Parliament Hill for the Canada Day celebrations, which included meeting the Queen in 2010.

The band also played a special concert for the Canadian men’s and women’s Olympic Continued on page 6

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inspired Outlander Series. Fans can meet Gabaldon during her book signing and reading.

Along with new and returning vendors, the weekend offers all kinds of Scottish and non-Scottish foods and fares; the full Highland Dance Competition; and the festival must-have of Pipe and Drum competitions.

Live entertainment is also a big part of the weekend, with new and returning artists in a variety of venues.

The Saturday Night Ceilidh is downtown at the Fergus Grand Theatre, guaranteed to be an upbeat show.

A free shuttle bus between Elora and Fergus to the festival site runs all weekend long and a Red Car Service bus running from the Delta Hotel in Guelph for a low, round-trip cost throughout the weekend.

For more information or tickets to The 68th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games call 519-787-0099 or online at www.fergusscottishfestival. com.

FERGUS - From Aug. 9 to 11, the Scottish-settled town of Fergus celebrates its heritage the best way they know how.

This year’s 68th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games will start off with the fourth annual Pipes, Plaid and Pageantry Parade on Thursday night with a new route, with a tribute to the late Comrade Byron “Barney� Biernes, a Legion member and proud supporter of the event.

The Tattoo on Aug. 9 is a fine example of Scottish celebrations, with the thunderous pipes of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada; traditional highland dancing by the Schiehallion Dancers, and a heavy events display.

The Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation’s National Men’s Heavy Events Championship and the Canadian National Tug-of-War Championship are two of the featured competitions this year.

The event will host New York Times best selling author Diana Gabaldon, who is renowned for her Scottish-

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Comrade Byron “Barney� Biernes a proud Legion Member for over 40 years and a Passionate Supporter of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

He handed in his precious flag with cheering all around, “I did my duty, boys,� he said. “This flag never touched the ground.�

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ENTERTAINMENT Mudmen plays festival from page FIVE hockey teams and have performed during various Walk of Fame induction ceremonies.

Throughout their career, the Mudmen have opened for the Guess Who, Nazareth, Finger Eleven, Biff Naked, Econoline Crush, David Usher and more. They took part in the Entertainment Tonight Canada event for the 2012/13 Niagara Falls New Year’s celebration.

Fergus has a special place in the heart and the history of the band, Campbell says, and they are happy to return to the Scottish Festival here.

“Fergus has been very good to us. I think they’re the first highland games to hire the Mudmen, back when we

were the Campbell brothers in 1999,” Campbell said.

He added that the atmosphere of the games here is important to respecting the integrity of the festival.

“It’s good to keep the traditional music alive at these games, that’s where we got our start,” he said.

“They are a fantastic highland games, they’ve got to be the best in Canada for sure,” he said, noting the band had just played the Cambridge Scottish Festival, which they enjoyed.

Soon they are off to Detroit for their festival.

The Mudmen will headline the Highland Pub on Aug. 10. at 10:30pm. For more information visit www.mudmen.ca.

Review: Spamalot renews balmy, edgy humour of Monty Python

by Marie Male ST. JACOBS - 932 AD was a tough year, particularly for those seeking the Holy Grail. Impediments were encountered at every turn, from killer rabbits to shrubbery and flying cows. On the bright side, audiences are now able to see the humour in their misadventures in Spamalot, a Tony-award-winning musical adapted primarily from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Utter nonsense at its finest, Spamalot renews the balmy, edgy humour of the Monty Python gang in theatrical form.

The classic tale of Camelot is parodied as it follows legendary King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest for the sacred cup.

Drayton Entertainment interprets with all the spirit and spectacle necessary for a rousing evening full of really good laughs. Monty Python fans from back in the day were thrilled to hear classic lines again (“it’s just a flesh wound”), and new fans relished the crazy fun and musical numbers from a wonderfully talented and enthusiastic cast.

Often delivered in British falsetto, everything is spoofed, nothing is spared. Religion, ethnicity, class and gender issues are chewed up and spat out, drowned in the nonsense that fuels animosity. Alas, some audience members may feel some slight mortification though most is just plain silliness that makes grown men giggle and women guffaw.

Monty Python’s Flying Circus was a British surreal comedy group originating in

1969 comprised of some highly educated rebels including John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. This production is graced by Eric Idle himself as the “Voice of God”.

Victor A. Young plays King Arthur with much befitting bewilderment. He has often played more crusty, diplomatic roles such as in Sleuth and in the TV series The Murdoch Myserties. His trotting is up to par as he navigates the stage on his imaginary steed aided

by Patsy, played by the appealing Nick Settimi who faithfully provides clopping sound effects via coconuts.

Kristin Peace makes her Drayton Entertainment debut as The Lady of the Lake. She is a wellspring of personality with a voice of beautiful range and pitch in numbers such as The Diva’s Lament (“Whatever Happened to my Part?”). She is as funny as she is gorgeous.

Not-so-brave Sir Robin is played with great flair by the wonderful Eddie Glen.

He also provides hilarity in several other roles including the contemptful French Taunter Guard who pushes the limits with lines such as, “Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelled of elderberries.” He presents more racy lines with a discerning smile.

Mark Uhre delights as Sir Lancelot with a lot of dimensions to cover while doubling as the Knight of Ni (though not as many lines in this role as they only say “ni”).

Thomas Alderson is the liveliest dead man, the strangest Prince Herbert, funniest fly-

Looking on the bright side of life - Nick Settimi and Victor A. Young perform in the Drayton Entertainment’s performance of Spamalot at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Theatre. submitted photo ing nun and most vicious rabbit ever.

Director Alex Mustakas’ vision and perception is precisely played out in the spirit of the thing.

The costume and original scenic designs by Tim Hatley are spectacular.

Colourful outfits for male cheerleaders are as great as the dirty peasant outfits.

The set unobtrusively changes from castles to “expensive forests” while the extensive new fly bridge provides

the height necessary for large feet descending from heaven for starters.

On opening night a joyful “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” broke out during the standing (and singing and whistling) ovation.

Spamalot runs through Aug. 3.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com, at the box office or by calling 519-747-7788 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

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Rural Life

Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra

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 NEW RESOURCE FOR MARKETING FOODS OF PLANT ORIGIN The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs have developed a new online tool, to help produce growers understand the regulations and requirements to bring their foods of plant origin to market. Whether they are selling at the farm gate or, to local farmers’ markets or retailers, this tool connects producers to the food safety, labeling and packaging requirements for their region.

The Marketing Foods of Plant Origin in Ontario: A Guide to Legislative Requirements, allows growers to go online and answer a series of questions, the answers to which provide them with a list of laws, key requirements and licensing information that apply to their particular situation. This customized information helps them offer their products for sale while complying with appropriate rules and regulations.

This application can be found at www.ontario.ca/producesafety.

GROWING FORWARD 2: FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND WORKSHOPS Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a comprehensive federal-provincial-territorial framework, aimed at encouraging innovation, competitiveness and market development in Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sector. Funding assistance and workshops are now available through the GF2.

The GF2 program is currently offering two types of funding assistance: Funding Assistance for Capacity Building (for producers, processors, organizations and collaborations); and Funding Assistance for Project Implementation (for organizations and collaborations). For more information about the program, eligibility and applications, please visit: www.omafra.gov.on.ca.

As well, there will be Environmental Farm Program and Growing Your Farm Profits workshops held across the province through Sept. 6.

OMAF and MRA Report

Please visit registration.wildapricot.org/Workshops for more details.

Ontario Farm Innovation Program OMAF and MRA are supporting the development and adoption of on-farm innovations that can increase the ability of farmers to respond to changing demands and opportunities and improve on-farm profitability. The Ontario Farm Innovation Program (part of Growing Forward 2) will provide funding for applied research projects and on-farm demonstration projects that showcase new on-farm innovations. The program is open to non-supply managed farm organizations and to individual farmers in partnership with commodity organizations. OFIP is delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC). For more information please visit the AAC website: www.adaptcouncil.org BEWARE – GIANT HOGWEED – by John Benham, County Weed Inspector Be on the watch for Giant Hogweed! If you are aware of locations where it was present last year it is more than likely it will be there again this year. The white disk-like flowers of Giant Hogweed are now evident and reminiscent of Wild Carrot or Queen Anne’s Lace but on a much larger scale. These plants are usually five feet or more tall and the flower is 10 – 24 inches across. Be sure to avoid getting the sap from this plant on your skin or in your eyes as it can cause severe skin blisters and even blindness if it gets into your eye. The sap contains a chemical that destroys the skin’s ability to block the ultra-violet rays of the sun, resulting in deep burns. The main stem may reach four inches across and is hollow between the nodes. It will be spotted with reddish purple sharp irregular bumps. Giant Hogweed has very large leaves, up to three plus feet with sharp pointed lobes. The flower head could be compared to Wild Carrot in that the umbel divides into 30 to 50 branches which in turn consist of another umbel of 30 to 40 flowers and later seeds. The whole head is flat on the bottom with slightly rounded top and white flowers and seeds.

Angelica is a plant with a round, greenish-white flower head and is occasionally confused with Giant Hogweed but is not dangerous. Angelica is not quite as tall and its leaves are divided into many leaflets. If you locate a plant with large leaves with the potential to grow to 10 or 12 feet and don’t know what it is, I suggest you call me at 519-846-3394. Giant Hogweed is a noxious weed

Stay safe when working with huge bales You see them dotting the rural landscape in freshly cut, satisfying rows throughout the summer and early fall. To the urban passerby, they are picturesque. But to producers, large bales can turn into life threatening wrecking balls if proper handling procedures aren’t followed.

Large, often round, bales began edging out small square varieties back in the 1970s, when the size of farming operations began to make the task of manually tossing thousands of 60 pound square bales back and forth between field and barn less than idyllic.

Today large bales are used widely and range from about 800 to 1,500 pounds for the predominant round variety, to between 1,000 to 2,000 pounds for their larger square cousins.

But there are some inherent downsides to these huge bundles. Firstly, their size and weight is unforgiving, ensuring that any improper handling technique could have serious consequences. Secondly, in the case of round bales, they are unstable. Like a wheel rolling down a hill, the utmost care must be taken when handling round bales to ensure they stay put.

Glen Blahey is the Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association.

“The majority of injuries occur when bales are being placed onto or removed from transport vehicles, or when an operator is lifting the bales incorrectly, either with improper spearing techniques or lifting the bales beyond their centre of gravity. If a bale falls, it could crush the operator or anyone nearby. So handlers need to ensure they are lifting correctly and that their operating space is totally clear of bystanders,” he says.

Blahey notes safe bale han-

dling is one piece of the larger safety picture.

“Producers should always be scanning their operations for hazards, and developing strategies to make their work safer,” Blahey said.

Bruce Johnson is the executive director of the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association (FARSHA). He points out that when transporting bales, operators should ensure their hauling equipment is capable of handling the load

and making sure all bales are secure before transport.

“Moving and transporting large bales whether round or square requires specialized equipment, usually things go wrong when proper equipment and procedures are not being used or followed. It is vital that operators and handlers are made aware by manufacturers and dealers of the equipment required to carry out the work efficiently and safely, and that they have received adequate

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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 & 20 Central Ontario Junior Holstein Show – Grand River Raceway, Elora.

Aug. 21 North American Manure Expo – 8am to 4:30pm, University of Guelph, Arkell Research Station – Arkell, Ontario.

(Tour Aug. 20 - North Wellington area). Contact: Christine Brown at: christine.brown1@ontario.ca or www.manureexpo2013.com.

Aug. 23 – 25 Palmerston Fall Fair. For information contact: 519-343-3427.

Grass Fed Beef & Free Range Chicken • Pasture Grass Fed Black Angus Beef • Free Range Chicken

• GMO FREE • DRUG FREE • HORMONE FREE Available at the farm in 20lb boxes, by the individual cut or side

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training,” he says.

In 2013 so far, there have been three media reports of men in Canada being killed while transporting bales and another two of men incurring serious injury.

For more information on safe bale handling contact CASA at info@casa-acsa.ca or FARSHA at farmsafe@farsha. bc.ca, or visit agsafetyweek.ca to learn how to develop a complete farm safety plan.

157th Drayton Fair of

100 Years 4H

August 9th - 11th, 2013

157th Drayton Fair Schedule of Events

Friday, August 9, 2013

Sunday, August 11, 2013

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

Brad Schieck, President | 519.848.5329 Eliza Dippel, Secretary-Treasurer | 519.638.2950

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Family Pass: $25 for a family of 4

$25 Midway Ride Passes Available Toonie Thursday - All Rides $2 each Friday: 5pm – 10pm, Saturday: 12pm. – 6pm & 4pm – 10 pm, Sunday: 12pm – 5pm Saturday only, an early wristband, still attached to the wrist, can be redeemed for a late wristband.

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Civic Holiday Closures All Wellington County offices, library branches and the Museum and Archives will be closed on Monday, August 5.

Get Walking with our New Pedometers!

Thanks to the donation of pedometers from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in Motion™ and the Minto-Mapleton Communities in Motion™ committee, Wellington County Library now has pedometers available at all 14 branches to borrow. Our pedometers are packaged with a copy of the Wellington Walks trail guides so that you will have information on walking trails in the County readily available.

Walking is a great (and completely free) way to get in better shape. Using a pedometer will help you gauge how active you are throughout the day and can motivate you to walk more. You can also track your fitness progress over time by setting goals and counting your steps.

Enter our contest Did you know that it would take approximately 325, 000 steps to walk between Wellington County’s 14 branches?

Starting in August, help us meet that goal by letting us know how many steps you take while borrowing a pedometer. You’ll be entered into a draw for a healthy living package! Ask staff for details. www.wellington.ca/Library

Wellington County OPP Launches Safeguard Ontario Property Security Programme This free programme is available to residents of Wellington County who have been victimized by a residential break and enter.

SafeGuard is a community-based crime prevention programme developed to help citizens lock criminals out of house and home. The goal of the programme is to: • • • •

Reduce Break and Enters Increase support to victims Reduce re-victimization Engage and empower citizens to take an active role in helping prevent crime

For more information, contact: Provincial Constable Karen Kelly T: 519.846.5930

2013 County of Wellington Fall Fairs AUGUST 9-11, DRAYTON FAIRGROUNDS AUGUST 23-25, PALMERSTON FAIRGROUNDS AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2, MOUNT FOREST FAIRGROUNDS SEPTEMBER 5-8, ARTHUR FAIRGROUNDS SEPTEMBER 6-7, PUSLINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE SEPTEMBER 13-15, HARRISTON-MINTO COMMUNITY COMPLEX SEPTEMBER 13-15, CENTRE WELLINGTON SPORTSPLEX

FOOD DAY CANADA is August 3!

Come out and celebrate fabulous local food!

OCTOBER 10-14, ERIN FAIRGROUNDS

Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market, 23 Brock Rd S, Puslinch Saturdays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

For more information, visit: www.wellingtonfestivals.ca

Elora Farmers’ Market Bissell Park, East Mill St, Elora Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Erin Farmers’ Market, Erin Fairgrounds, Main St., Erin Fridays 3:00 - 7:00 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market, Exhibition Arena, Guelph Saturdays 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Harriston Farmers’ Market, Harriston Train Station Fridays 3:00 - 6:00 pm Palmerston Farmers’ Market, Railway Museum Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm www.gwfm.ca

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