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By Dave ScottAs life moves on, you meet new people, some just in passing, others you are drawn to… it really is unexplainable… maybe there is a force at work that we can never understand… but for whatever reason… I am glad I met Deb Mather, Manager Customer Service, at Scotiabank in Simcoe.

A number of years ago Deb volunteered herself to help me with fundraising… living up on a billboard with me to raise funds for children’s programming at the NYCA.

Our friendship began to grow year after year, sitting up there, talking about our dreams, hopes, fears and even our tragedies… I understood her and I think she understood me…

This year, when I decided to train for the Are You Tough Enough? Swim and Run to raise funds for Camp Trillium, the first person I thought of was Deb.

Sure, I know most of you think because Scotiabank would make a generous donation… but that was not the reason… you see, the reason was much more personal… something I have never discussed in this paper about Deb, but last week when we talked, I asked if I could tell her story about her son Jason.

Our story begins thirteen years ago… Jason was turning into a young man, enjoying life to it’s fullest… he loved baseball and was a huge Jays fan like a lot of kids his age… he played Rep ball in Hamilton, enjoyed pitching, playing first base and outfield… Deb smiles, thinking back to watching her son play ball… she never missed a practice or a game and when she thinks back, her mind is vividly clear with images of those wonderful summer days. At school, Jason was a popular kid, who could easily play the jock role, was an honours student, and who treated everyone as an equal… an all around great guy to everyone… wanting to please all… and of course as a young man he was beginning to enjoy the company of young women. He and his sister, Melissa, were Deb’s life… life was good, Deb working at the bank, watching her kids develop a strong connection with their grandparents… it was a golden time in life.

In January 1999, Jason told his mother he was experiencing back pain. They took a quick visit to the hospital. The doctor’s thought, perhaps he had some trouble with his spleen. A second visit to the family doctor and a tumour was discovered. Surgery quickly took place at McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH) and it was discovered that a tumour was pushing against the spleen… every parent’s worst nightmare was

thrown at Deb… cancer… immediately Jason started chemotherapy… Deb was constantly at his side… she couldn’t sleep… her mind racing… doing everything possible to help her son’s health return. Chemo continued till June… with treatment done, the doctor told Deb they hoped they had got it all… but if this type of cancer returned it would come back with a vengeance… Jason prepared to head back to school in the fall… September arrived… maybe everything would be OK… Deb would not let her guard down… she had taken a leave from work from day one of the diagnosis and was not about to let a day go by without being with her kids.

As September started the unthinkable happened and the family was devastated to learn the cancer had returned… it was not good… it had indeed returned with a vengeance, attacking all of Jason’s vital organs… Deb flashes back to the doctor telling her that her son did not have long to live… she told the doctors, “Let me tell my son,” but they suggested otherwise… she was in the room when the doctors gave him the news… he gently cried and asked his mom to tuck him in… he already knew before the doctors told him… he knew when he had to come back to the hospital… he didn’t want to leave home… he knew this trip would come.

Deb’s very foundation was shaken to the core… her parents and her fourteen year old daughter, all banning together to support one another.

Sleep deprived beyond belief… her son could see the toll it was taking on his mother… he started to climb out of bed… with tubes attached to his body, moving with him… he wanted his mom to lie in his bed, he would sit in the chair… he wanted her to rest… again Jason put his mom’s needs before his own… Deb puts him back to bed… her heart heavy…

November arrives and the pain Jason is experiencing is beyond belief… he cries for his mom to help him… the pain is so great… time is slipping away quicker then Deb wants… they said he had six months… but now it is a matter of time… ‘How? Why? Make my son comfortable…’ the morphine drip is steadily increased… ‘Take away my son’s pain…’ his body calms again but the cancer rages on inside. Deb knows… what is to come, still no sleep. She can’t, she won’t…

November 25th arrives it is 3:40am, Deb and her family remain vigilant

over Jason… she feels her body sliding into a gentle sleep… just for a minute… her dad wakes her… Jason is gone… the family mourns…

The thought crosses Deb’s mind that Jason couldn’t let go until she rested… always putting someone else’s needs before his own…

Deb never has a day that she doesn’t think about Jason… some days are harder than others… Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s Day… but she continues on…

Her life changed dramatically when her son passed… she no longer sweats the little things… she sees the big picture… takes nothing for granted… and will stop at nothing to help kids… so now you know…

Why Deb gets involved to help in our community… she wants us to realize how important kids are…

to hug them, hold them, cherish them… to enjoy their smiles… take nothing for granted…

Deb wonders sometimes what Jason would be like today… he would be 28 years old… How would he look? What would he be doing? Just saying his name lights up her face.

She sees our group heading for the water; she understands why I want to do this swim… for the kids… ‘For you Deb and for Jason… Thanks for always caring!’

If you would like to make a donation to help, stop by Scotiabank Simcoe and make a donation. All funds raised will go to Camp Trillium… stop by Turkey Point September 4th and support the swimmers and runners… arriving ashore between 9am and 11am in Turkey Point.

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Recently the Supreme Court of Canada

(“SCC”) delivered a unanimous decision in Kerr v. Baranow, 2011 SCC 10. The case has estate planners taking note, especially in BC due to the potential application to the Wills Variation Act.

Margaret Kerr and Nelson Baranow had been living together as common law spouses for 25 years before they

separated. Both worked during the course of the relationship and contributed to the relationship financially in varying degrees. When the parties separated, they were in their 60s.

The B.C. Family Relations Act does not provide property rights to common law spouses, although proposed amendments to a new Family Law Act would provide for equal claims for married and common law spouses. The other common law provinces also do not provide property rights to common law spouses. Generally, common law spouses have support rights but not property rights under family law legislation. Therefore, to deal with the lack of rights afforded under family law legislation, arguments in trust law are made on the basis of unjust enrichment to make a claim to property.

In this instance, Margaret claimed support and

a share of property by making an argument that a resulting trust existed relying on unjust enrichment. Nelson responded by way of a counterclaim for unjust enrichment for services provided to Margaret after she had a stroke. The B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed Margaret’s claim for property and she appealed the decision.

The SCC made reference to a “joint family venture” for common law spouses where there must be a link between each respective party’s contributions to the relationship and the accumulation of wealth. The Court said that a “fee-for-service” approach is not appropriate in determining a monetary award because domestic relationships are a joint venture where both spouses contribute. To determine whether a “joint family venture” exists, a number of factors are to be considered including: mutual effort, economic integration, intention and expectations around sharing and priority of the family. The SCC has indicated that a monetary award should not be limited to the value of services or other contributions made by the claimant. Instead, the Court should look to the enhancement to the other person’s wealth.

This decision will undoubtedly be used for claims under the B.C. Wills Variation Act, where the court has the latitude under the legislation to make provision for a spouse where the testator has not adequately done so in the court’s opinion. Being a SCC decision, it has significant weight and the lower courts will be paying attention in that regard.

For all the other common law provinces, the case also has significance in that common law spouses are receiving a clear nod from the court in terms of property claims. Estate planners, therefore, have to be mindful when doing client estate planning of potential claims to property by common law spouses against the estate of the deceased common law spouse.

David Pass and Judie Rice are Financial Advisors with Manulife Securities Incorporated and Insurance Representatives with Manulife Securities Insurance Inc. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. David and Judie can be contacted at 25 Harvey Street, Tillsonburg ON, N4G 3J7, 519-842-8000 or 1-877-496-2770, david.pass@manulifesecurities.ca or judie.rice@manulifesecurities.ca. Excerpted from Tax & Estate Planning June 2011.

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Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters Haldimand-Norfolk, Brant, BrantfordThe legacy of Debbie Margetan is still evident, as the 2nd annual Memorial Golf Tournament presented by RBC raised over three thousand dollars to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Haldimand-Norfolk. Debbie was a devoted Big Sister with the agency, and also a long time RBC employee in Port Dover, who unfortunately lost a battle with cancer in January of 2010. Around 30 golfers braved the humidity for the cause, on

a day which featured all sorts of fun contests and challenges for participants.

Josh Juhlke, Resource Coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters says, “This is just a great event. Any chance to partner with such a reputable organization like RBC, and in honour of such a great person, is a fantastic opportunity for our agency. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who supported this tournament.”

Scott Dickson, Branch Manager of RBC Simcoe

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By Dave ScottWednesday August 10th, Cedarwood in Simcoe was home to this year’s Simcoe’s Horticultural Society’s Flower & Vegetable Show. The Cedarwood location was perfect for the show… the bright airiness of the room provided the perfect backdrop to accent the wonderful floral displays.

Bob Williams, Vice President of the Simcoe and District Horticultural Society and the show’s chair person explained that the show began in1895… that’s right 1895. The show itself is an opportunity to show off both flowers and vegetables of our area… and the hope is to attract new members. Like Bob, you don’t necessarily have to have a green thumb to get involved… if you enjoy having fun, meeting new people and want to learn about gardening then this is the group for you.

The group currently maintains seven flower beds around Simcoe. If you are interested in getting involved, the group meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Junior

Farmers building at the fairgrounds at 7:30 pm. Also more information can be found at www.gardenontario.org.

As we chatted, the piano played in the background, while folks sat and enjoyed tea… or checked out the displays.

Congratulations to the following winners of the displays:

Best Rose in Show, Bruce Bowyer;

Best Floral Design, Bob Williams;

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Best Planter, Evan Zeldon;

Best Perennial, Sarita Free;

Best Foliage, Marvin Groove;

Best Junior Floral Design, Evan Zeldon.

Don’t forget to check out the next show next week, August 17th, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Port Dover from 3pm to 7pm.

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By Dave ScottThis week we profile Wayne Boswell of the group.

He grew up in Turkey Point and to this day calls it home.

Living at the Point was all that Wayne needed as a kid… hanging around the lake, swimming and boating… the perfect way to grow up. You are hard pressed to find anyone who knows more about the area. Wayne was taught young to respect the water… I think an older brother threw him in off of the old pier in an attempt to teach him to swim… from that point on, Wayne taught himself… while boating (small boat) he watched the waves, figuring out how they worked and reacted… spending time in the marsh, discovering all the different animals that call the area home.

We were sitting in the Sun Tan motel/restaurant, in Turkey Point the other day, having a little breakfast after our training swim and run. It was easy to see how Wayne was at home, chatting with folks as they came in.

He tells me that in the early 70’s he and a buddy, Rob Smith, talked of one day swimming to

Pottahawk (Rob will be Wayne’s support kayaker for this year’s swim). The seed was planted all those years back and two years ago, when Wayne, Scott Brockbank and Chris Peters dreamed up the idea of the swim from Pottahawk to Turkey point, it was really Wayne doing something he had always longed to do. He wishes today that he had done it twenty years ago.

At the time of the first swim, a good friend of Wayne’s had just passed from cancer… the swim took on a whole new meaning to Wayne. He told me that it was an emotional swim. Year two of the swim, and yet another friend passed from cancer. Wayne dedicated that swim to both of his fallen friends… it too, being a swim he will never forget.

Wayne is the type of guy who finishes what he starts. I can tell you that there was nothing that could have stopped him during the last two swims… he was just that confident and determined.

I asked about this year’s swim, and of course he is doing it in memory of his friends… he is also very determined to support Camp Trillium. Our visit to Camp Trillium, as Wayne put it, was

“incredible” and he knows the sponsor money he raises is going to help some incredible kids.

Wayne is the elder statesman of our group and watching him, you get the sense that he understands the importance of the bonding between us nine swimmers… it is the common goal we all share… but it runs deeper… all this training… the meshing of the personalities… the support and camaraderie that has developed between each other… like Wayne says, “we are all like family now!”

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Silver Lake Rowers Race Well At The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta

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Silver Lake rowers Eryk Taylor and Zac Azzopardi participated against the best in North America at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catharines the other week.

Taylor and Azzopardi remained home in Simcoe and trained on Oakland Pond under the coaching of Sue Fairley. Though only 17 and 19, they raced in the Under 23 Lightweight Division in the pair and double events. According to Fairley, “Eryk and Zac both demonstrated their ability to move between the two very different types of rowing – sculling and sweep. This will be particularly valuable experience for Zac who heads off to university this fall and starts try-outs for McMaster University in a couple of weeks.”

Racing at the Henley went very well in both boats. In the double event, Taylor and Azzopardi drew one of the most competitive heats. They placed second by beating the bronze medallist at the Ontario Championships to advance to the semi-finals. In the pair event, they raced competitors from British

Columbia and a few crews from the United States. They beat out all the US crews and placed second behind the University of Victoria to qualify through to the semi-finals. Although they did not advance to the finals, Azzopardi and Taylor ranked 11th overall in the double event and 12th overall in the pair at the Royal Canadian Henley.

With Silver Lake remaining drained, other former Silver Lake rowers from across Norfolk County stayed away from home during the summer to train with other clubs. Ian Edwards of Langton placed second in his final rowing for the Ottawa Rowing Club while Caleb McCleary of Burford placed third in his final rowing for the University of Western Ontario. Tyler Wilson of Simcoe rowed for the Guelph Rowing Club and advanced to the semi-finals in the Under 23 Lightweight double event. Also racing for other clubs at the Royal Canadian Henley were alumni Chaundra Manorome of Simcoe rowing for the University of Western Ontario and Ben Auld of Bloomsburg rowing for the Guelph Rowing Club. Terry Lovegrove of Simcoe and Jake Martens of Port Rowan both rowed for the St Catharines Rowing Club.

Photo, left: rowing to the start at the Royal Canadian Henley: Zac Azzopardi (front), Eryk Taylor (back).

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Norview News-HoundsFacilitated byWilma Montgomery For the last Hub Page I thought that I would like to do a countdown of what were for me, the more memorable events that were mentioned in the Norview Newshounds.

The Red Hens began some 15-20 years ago as a cooking group which made goodies and then ate them on the spot. Like the Little Red Hen who looked for helpers with her corn crop, this was a kind of “Ya don’t work, ya don’t eat” kind of thing. Even the smallest contribution merited a taste. After all, someone has to read the recipe! No task was too small; every contribution was a winner.

Speaking of winners, somewhere along the line the Red Hens began entering the Norfolk County Fair. They were duking it out with the farmers’ wives and all the best cooks the nearby counties had to offer, and they were winning! Jams or jellies, the Red Hens gave those other competitors a run for their money! The Fair officials even send them their very own entry form addressed to who else? “The Red Hens of Norview Lodge”!

The Red Hats are another group which have fond memories. It began with a tea and conversation on the balcony one afternoon. The subject of the Red Hats Groups came up and before you could say purple dress, with one piece of red fabric and a pair of scissors, a dozen or so ladies were sporting red kerchiefs! The Pistol Packing Poppies were launched.

Shortly thereafter, the local Red Hats donated some Red hats. Then staff donated Red hats. The Norview Auxiliary bought some Red Hats for some of the ladies for Christmas. Then Family members bought red hats. We now have a box of very stylish chapeaux from which to choose including a couple of purple hats for the birthday girls and a pink one for the occasional under 50 staff participant! Talk about a community effort!

The volunteer appreciation evenings

were always a memorable occasion, each in its own way. Over the years, we’ve had a Pig roast, a full catered dinner, High Tea; Italian Night Wine & Cheese, goodness but the variety is dizzying. Volunteers are an integral part of the functioning of Norview and if ever you have thought about doing some volunteer work, do give Val Holland a call at 519-426-0902

ex 4232. You will be glad you did!

The swim program is one of a kind for LTC. Facilitated by the fact that we have our own mini-bus and supported by the Therapy arm of Care here at Norview. The Programs staff is supplemented with volunteer staff members and family of residents. This is truly a unique program for long Term Care in the Area. Floating in the zero gravity of the water, residents find once again, ease of mobility that they have not had for years.

The Recreation Center has recently undergone some updating and streamlining of facilities. Over the years, the program has been supported by the swim mat which was donated by Silver Cross and the Norview Nursing Department which purchased the swim sling which assists us in transferring residents into the pool. The hour spent in the extra warm water of the pool is much appreciated by the residents and the ease of movement afterwards is a welcome relief. Just look at the smiles on this group for August. Truly, this is one of those very special programs!

Saving one the best for last is the event which kind of began the whole thing, namely the Newshounds

growing out of the ‘Black Hats’ men’s Friday morning coffee group (and so named because the ladies had their Red hats) and the story of the pine trees.

The Newshounds look with pride upon the 6 pine trees that were planted out the back of Norview. Intended as future winter shelter for some of the birds displaced by the chopping down of all the woodlots around the facility, they acknowledge that while it is only a fraction of the numbers of trees cut down, it speaks to a kind of reparation and an appreciation of Norfolk County as a forest center of Canada. You might remember this shot of the original tree planting.

There are only a few of the original black hats still with us, but the small but articulate group has had an infusion of new members over the years. Tracey, an employee of Breyers Ice Cream, is the daughter

of one such ‘newer ‘ member of the Black Hats, Harvey. Proceeds from a fund raiser at Breyer’s resulted in an upgrade to the size of trees which were part of a ‘next stage’ planting of trees at Norview. From his window, Harvey can see the newest trees and can take some pride in knowing that the family is part and parcel of a whole mind set within the community, a community that is constantly interacting with the residents of Norview.

Of course, the single biggest change has been the move to this new building. We went from having the oldest Home in the province to having the very newest. What’s not to love? It’s bright and airy and full of sunshine. It’s surrounded by flowers and trees; the courtyards hum with life, both feathery and human and sometimes with four legged furry friends. But it’s not the building that makes the home.

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By MARG WERDENSpooky Hollow Nature SanctuaryIn 1961, when members of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) visited a tract of Carolinian forest north of Normandale, they were so impressed by the magnificence of the area that one of their directors, Marion Shivas, went into action that very day. Learning that the owner of the property had recently died, Marion went directly to the executors of the estate and negotiated an agreement in principal to purchase the 95 acres. Now, in 2011, the club is celebrating 50 years of stewardship of the Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary.

The sanctuary now includes an additional 70 acres (located on the northwest side of the original property) which was purchased by the club in 1993 with funding support from the Ontario Heritage Foundation, now the Ontario Heritage Trust. The 166-acre parcel of land is a core area near the centre of a larger natural significant natural area of over 730 acres (333 hectares) that has been designated as a provincially significant Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (Spooky Hollow ANSI) in recognition of the diversity and quality of the habitat provided by the river valleys and sand plain uplands located there as well as the many rare species present.

Among the many endangered species that can be found in the Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary are American Chestnut, Eastern Flowering Dogwood, Hooded Warblers, Acadian Flycatchers, Cerulean Warblers, Red-shouldered Hawks and animals such as the Badger. Fisher’s Creek, one of

the cleanest cold water streams in Norfolk flows through the sanctuary. The southern upland areas feature magnificent mature hardwood forests, dominated by Red Maple with many Carolinian species present. Low-lying areas along Fisher’s Creek are dominated by stands of Hemlock. The northern part of the sanctuary is a White Pine plantation with pockets of Oak Savanna vegetation, a rare vegetation community. The large size of this natural area also provides important interior forest habitat.

Over the last 50 years, an incredible amount of work has been done on the property by the HNC volunteers, including creating and maintaining almost 5 km of trails, managing invasive plant species, survey and monitoring rare and unusual species, and initiating a large-scale ecological restoration project.

Use of the trails is restricted to hiking and skiing as horse-back riding and motorized vehicles cause damage to the trails and adversely affect wildlife living in the sanctuary. Visitors who are not members of the HNC need permission from the club to use the property. (http://www.hamiltonnature.org/

aboutus/contactus.htm).

Over the next two years the HNC will be undertaking a large stewardship project to protect Eastern Flowering Dogwood, thanks to a grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Species at Risk Stewardship Fund and Environment Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Fund. The Eastern Flowering Dogwood is a small tree that is at risk primarily to a disease called Dogwood Anthracnose. Through the project the HNC will be reducing the spread of Dogwood Anthracnose by improving air circulation through a prescribed burn and managing invasive species that crowd the dogwoods. Other activities include establishing a

monitoring program to help track the success of the project and to help develop the best management techniques for protecting Eastern Flowering Dogwood. The HNC will also be teaching students about the importance of protecting endangered species. These project activities will help to protect habitat for several endangered species at the Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary.

The public is invited to become involved with these projects by contacting Jen Baker at the HNC at 905-524-3339 or land@hamitonnature.org. The club has set aside Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as a volunteer day to set up monitoring plots. Contact Jen if you are able to help the club on this day.

Wonders of the UniverseThe Long Point Eco-Adventure Centre on Front Road, west of Turkey Point, is hosting a “Wonders of the Universe” dinner and presentation on Wednesday, August 24. The guest speaker will

be Terrence Dickinson, Canada’s leading authority on astronomy.

The Centre’s telescope will allow participants to ravel to the distant stars and explore the possibilities of new planets, discover galaxies nebulas and star clusters. Veiled in pristine darkness and surrounded by forests, fields and wetlands, observers will be able to have unobstructed views of the many celestial wonders found in the summer night sky.

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Courtesy of Norfolk County Agricultural SocietyThe Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show in Simcoe is looking for over 50 men and women to work during the set-up, operation and teardown of Canada’s largest County Fair which runs from October 4 –10, 2011.

“Building Supervisors, Track Support Staff, Facility Maintenance Crews, Equipment Operators and General Labourers are just a few of the jobs available” said Facilities Manager George Araujo. “We are looking for people with customer service skills, carpentry, operations maintenance, janitorial and crowd control.”

Job durations run from the 7 days of the fair up to 3 months from September to November depending on availability and experience. All applicants should enjoy working around lots of

people and animals. Jobs involve rotating shifts with varied start times. Previous applicants are welcome and there are always some positions available for eager people looking to work at the Fair.

“Every year we take steps to elevate customer service and efficiency. We are committed to safety and ensuring patrons have a great day at the fair. When hiring, we look to bring people on staff who can help us achieve that goal” added Araujo

Applications are available at the Fair Office located at 172 South Drive or fax your resume to 519-426-7286. For more information call Facilities Manager George Araujo at 519-426-7280 ext 225. Or just go to our web site at www.norfolkcountyfair.com. Resumes are also accepted by emailing george@norfolkcountyfair.com

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Even when we were in the oldest building in Ontario, Norview enjoyed a particularly warm reputation and that is due to the people within its walls.

Most people, as they walk in the front entrance, give scant attention to the rather lovely wall with all the leaves scattered across it. It’s the “Work of Heart” donation wall. Here acknowledgement is made of the often very substantial donations which are made to Norview. These donations come from all walks of life, from a complete spectrum of individuals and groups. It’s indicative of the care and contributions of both the Home and of the Community.

In many ways it will be hard to leave but at the same time, I am anxious to enter the next phase of life, retirement. I think it’s fitting though, that one of the last things I will see as I walk out the door on my final day as a member of the Norview staff will be the words,

“Norview Lodge, a Work of Heart”

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Courtesy of Waterford Heritage & Agricultural MuseumThe Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum is pleased to announce it will be hosting the 4th Annual Heritage Tractor Drive, a one day tractor festival, on Saturday, September 17, 2011.

Vintage tractors and their drivers are invited to tour the beautiful back roads of Norfolk County and beyond via a pre-planned route. All makes and models 1970 and older are welcome. The tractor caravan will travel to specific refreshment and entertainment stops where spectators are invited to view the amazing array of tractors. Last year, hundreds of community residents lined the route to greet, view, and cheer on the tractor drivers. The drivers, perched on the seats of their tractors, enjoy a day of camaraderie and a view of the area from a whole new vantage point.

This year the tractors will tour Norfolk and Haldimand Counties. Scheduled stops include the Hagersville Lions Park & Pavilion and the Walpole Antique Farm Machinery Association. At lunch time, the drivers will have the opportunity to tour Hart-Parr Haven in Nelles Corners. Jim Heaslip has been collecting vintage tractors and other agricultural memorabilia

since 1959. Included in his collection are more than half a dozen Hart-Parr tractors. The Hart-Parr company was established in 1897 and eventually became part of the Oliver Farm Equipment Company. At the end of the day, the drivers will wind their way back to Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum for dinner.

Registration is now open and the cost is only $60/participant which includes morning and afternoon refreshments, Heritage Tractor Drive souvenir, program and evening dinner. Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 2, 2011. Registration forms and the route map can be found at www.waterfordmuseum.ca.

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holds closest to his heart, because it opened up so many doors for him and allowed him to continue on the rewarding road to where he is now. It has also become the most famous play that he is known for and the four characters – Lee, Owen, Mary and Loretta – are like family to him.

This life affirming story centers around two brothers, Owen (engaged) and Lee (married) who arrive at a lakeside cabin for a weekend of fishing, but their plans are thrown out of whack by the arrival of Mary and Loretta, two sisters who become catalysts for a tenderly funny and unsentimental look at the four lives in transition of having to face difficulty of life’s realities.

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