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Today Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Shelburne Thundershowers Cloudy Periods Mainly Sunny Mainly Sunny Thundershowers FSHELBURNE’Sr NEWSPAPERe SINCEe 1875 Prewww.shelburnefreepress.cass .75(Tax) Mailing Registration No. 40005412 Thursday, August 22, 2013 Volume 102, No. 18 More Highlights from the 63rd Annual Canadian Open Great Job at Old Time Provincials Shelburne Fiddle Championship Vets Lacrosse! ! CDRC registration a vital service BY WES KELLER At a time when Shelburne and area are experiencing an unprece- dented infl ux of new residents, Kim Fraser over at Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC) would appear to be providing a vitally needed service by offering a central registration service twice yearly for community groups. “Community Information & Registration Days gives the commu- nity a chance to learn about local clubs, classes and programs they can participate in. “This day is an opportunity for all groups who provide leisure and recreational activities including sports, clubs, social groups, craft groups, community services, businesses and organizations to build awareness as well as register people for their programs,” CDRC ex- plains on its website. Ms. Fraser said in an interview that people sometimes refer to the registration days as something of an activities fair. The “fair,” to be held on Sept. 5 and then again in February, usually includes registra- tions for minor sports such as hockey, fi gure skating and soccer in season but also for such as dance lessons and fi tness classes and for Guides, Scouts and Cubs. “Information will be available for local clubs, teams, social groups, and organizations offering adult and youth activities and services in your community,” Ms. Fraser said in an email. You can obtain more information or an application form for a reg- istration table by contacting Ms. Fraser at 519-925-2400 or kfraser@ townofshelburne.on.ca There’s also a fax number: 519-925-2402. PHOTO BY ALEX SHER Webb Acheson of Bancroft is 83 years old and has been a staple in the Fiddle World for over 29 years. Although he will be competing in the 54 and older category, he has been a judge over 14 times. To his credit, Acheson has written over 400 pieces of music and has 18 recorded CD’s. See additional photo highlights from the 63rd Annual Fiddle Championship throughout our pages! PHOTO BY WES KELLER IN TIME FOR SCHOOL – Dufferin Public Works Director The Champions of the Championship Scott Burns says he’s impressed that Maloney & Pepping BY ALEX SHER ilton, Brian Hebert and Doug ries to last forever. shopping done as well as the Ro- Construction of Stratford is meeting its commitment to have The competition, the tension, MacNaughton got the Fiddleville House accompanist, Melika Le- tary Volunteers busily manned this CR 19 bridgework north of Primrose completed in time for the absolute excitement and joy spirit of performance started with melin was able to enjoy fi rst hand tables. Webb Acheson, Bruce Ar- the opening of Primrose Elementary School. The bridge has were experienced by all at the their own group rendition of O so to speak as her own children mitage, and Gerry Smith also had been elevated by about two feet, structurally strengthened 63rd Open Old Time Fiddle Com- Canada indicating there was no performed standing only inches a variety of their work on Cd’s and resurfaced. petition hosted by the Rotary Club shortage of professionalism, skill, away. What a bunch of well be- and music books for purchase. at the Shelburne Arena. and of course beautiful music haved, polite, and patient kids The 63rd Canadian Old Time Young and old alike enjoyed to be had in Shelburne for Fid- these young competitors were as Fiddle Championship began the common bond spanning gen- dleville 2013. their portion of the competition with the youngest and carried on erations as the sweet sounds of The youngest of the competi- went on for well over an hour be- throughout the day and into the the fi ddle fi lled the air during tors, in the 9 and under category, fore prizes were delivered. night, leaving very few moments competition. Adding to the enter- kicked off the competition with Sandra Gallaugher, Rotarian silent as the most beautiful fi d- tainment was this year’s announc- an array of well rehearsed perfor- and Chair of The Fiddle Contest , dle music could be heard being er, Gary Ballagh, who works for mances delighting the audience, was on hand to present the young- played by the most talented peo- Find us online at radio station CKNX. Ballagh’s reminding everyone they were est fi ddler award to four year ple simply enjoying their skill. www.shelburnfreepress.ca personable presence and sense of witnessing history in the making old Bailey Lemelin. Also, Ross As all three judges will say, “It’s humor combined with impeccable as generations of fi ddlers were Warman of the Veterans Branch not about who plays the best. It’s THE SHELBURNE FREE PRESS IS NOW ON FACEBOOK talent, warmed the audience and in attendance. Ballagh, attentive 220 proudly made several presen- about who played the best today!” – The Shelburne Free Press has joined the digital era! set the youngest of the competi- to each performer asked several tations to the youngsters. Their jobs were defi nitely diffi - Check us out online at www.shelburnefreepress.ca and ‘Like’ tors at such ease. questions of each contestant and The air was fi lled with ex- cult because the Shelburne Arena us on Facebook. Find additional stories that didn’t make our The competition (playdowns) in true fashion, some of their an- citement and all who attended was fi lled with every ounce of pages and photo highlights from area events, as well as began on Friday August 9, at 1 swers were unexpected, humor- enjoyed what they heard. Some what sounded like the best music press releases and advisories from the Shelburne Police, p.m. This year’s judges Ian Ham- ous and priceless creating memo- visitors were able to get a little played that day! 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PHOTO BY ALEX SHER BEFORE THE PARADE, AND THEY MADE THE GRADE! – Ella Gardner, 2, Siara Alonso, 8, Lauryn Garnder 7, Noah Gardner 10, and Ethan Gardner, 5, and standing behind, Coach and “Dad”, Stewart Gardner,Vice President of Shelburne Soccer Club, prepare for the Shelburne Fiddle Contest Parade. See the end result! Great Work! BY ALEX SHER open market, this sport takes donated by Roy’s Auto Cen- come, it’s free to attend, you For many of the fl oats in its sport seriously. tre, and the truck was donated just have to pay for food.” the Shelburne Fiddle Contest Volunteer and Vice Presi- by Money Workz. Everyone Gardner is presently vol- Parade, many hours are in- dent of the Shelburne Soccer helps out a lot.” unteering and coaching three volved it he preparation and Club had this to say as he per- The Soccer Club also held teams at present and with the end result is that crowds formed the fi nishing touches a BBQ at the Open Market on the parade fast approaching, Lee Ann Doig (right) of Dufferin Mutual Insurance presenting get wowed. on the Soccer Club’s fl oat for Saturday to raise money for found he needed help from cheque for $2,000 (National Partner) to Sandra Gallaugher, The Shelburne Soccer Club the upcoming Shelburne Pa- their upcoming Gala Day at some of his young players and Chair of the Shelburne Rotary Club’s Fiddle Contest Commit- is fi lled with volunteers who rade held on Saturday, August Hyland Park on August 17th volunteers. tee (photo taken outside Dufferin Mutual Insurance offi ce). work very hard for their sport. 10. beginning at 8 a.m. That day For more information, call From volunteer coaching to “I’m guessing between all of will mark the Club’s year end 519-925-8558 or visit the making fl oats, to selling hot- us, it’s taken over 10 hours to Tournament and Team ap- Club’s website at http://www. dogs in the BIA sponsored create the fl oat. The trailer was preciation Day. All kids can shelburnesoccer.com Highlights from the Fiddle Championship Parade PHOTOS BY ALEX SHER Photos by Brian Lockhart ROTARY INSPIRES – Rotarian Volunteer, Jo-Anne Car- ruthers welcomes Adrian Brennan from London Ontario, as he delights in the Fiddle music and picks up a few things to remember the visit to Shelburne. (L to R) Judges Doug MacNaughton, Brian Hebert, and Ian Hamilton all agreed when asked who they expect will be this year’s winner,”It’s not who the best player is, it’s who played best today!” Ready for New Equestrian Tack Store NOW OPEN!! • All your horse and rider needs • Variety of stock See Consignments Taken • ‘Like’ us on Facebook insert in 506195 Highway 89, Unit 3, RR4, Shelburne today’s paper 519-925-9641 First up, 6 year old, Cecilia Leahy of Lakefi eld told Announc- er Gary Ballagh she has been playing for three years.