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Scotland... without the airfare AUGUST 9-11, 2013
Official Program
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Festival Site Map Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) 550 Belsyde Avenue East, Fergus Ontario
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Welcome to the 68th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games! It is with pleasure that I bring warm greetings to you on behalf of Councillors, staff and residents of Centre Wellington. The picturesque Town of Fergus located on the scenic Grand River has proudly hosted the Annual Festival and Games since its founding in 1946. We are pleased to have as our guests, talented performers, athletes and musicians to celebrate the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games. We extend a special warm welcome to the Clans, your families and friends. Please enjoy your visit to our vibrant, attractive and growing community. It is our wish that you will feel at home here as you experience the hospitality that is a part of our culture. Special greetings are extended to our friends from Blairgowrie-Rattray, Scotland and Pleasanton, California, sister cities of Fergus. We value the ongoing friendship we share through our rich Scottish heritage. We recognize the large number of volunteers who devote countless hours to organize and present this traditional event; we convey our thanks to each of you for your commitment and hard work. We hope you will enjoy this year's celebration of all things Scottish. While in Centre Wellington, we also invite you to visit our many unique shops, walk along our riverscape and trails and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Please plan to visit us again!
Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj Township of Centre Wellington
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Centre Wellington A great place to visit, work, live & play! Enjoy the hospitality of
Fergus & Elora Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce 400 Tower St. S. Fergus www.cwchamber.ca 519-843-5140
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I would like to welcome you to the 68th Anniversary of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, located in the beautiful undulating farmlands of Wellington County. Having grown up in this community and having attended past events, I can tell you that the Festival and Games are sure to entertain. Hundreds of volunteers and sponsors support the festival, hosting one of Canada's premier summer events and attracting visitors from near and far. Whether you are attending the Festival and Games for the first time or as a returning patron, the events are sure to leave you with lasting memories. I hope that you will take time to see all that Fergus and the surrounding countryside has to offer and that you will visit us again soon.
Michael Chong, P.C., M.P. Wellington-Halton Hills 519-843-7344 firstname.lastname@example.com
As a lifelong resident of Wellington County, and as Wellington-Halton Hills' elected representative in the Ontario Legislature, I am happy to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the 2013 Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. While visiting our scenic area, I hope you will take time to enjoy our many fine restaurants, cafes, shops and other facilities. We also hope you will remember your stay and plan to visit us again. I would also like to thank the sponsors, staff and volunteers for their dedication and commitment, which together make our Highland Games, year after year, one of the finest celebrations of Scottish heritage in North America.
Best Wishes Ted Arnott, M.P.P.
Wellington-Halton Hills Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Table of Contents Avenue of the Clans Author Series & Bookstore Contact Information Days at a Glance - Games Schedule Festival Site Map Festival Vendors Gate Times, Opening Hours, Ticket Pricing General Information Heritage Tent Highland Dance Competition Highland Dance Competition Winners 2012 Highland Pub Historic Downtown Fergus Entertainment Kirkin' o' the Tartan Main Field Schedule McKiddies Centre Our Sponsors Parade Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario President's Message Scottish Heavy Events Shuttle Bus Tattoo Tea Garden Thank you 2013 Canadian Tug of War Championship
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Contact Information Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25, Fergus, ON Canada N1M 2W7 Office Location: 1-181 St. Andrew St. E., Fergus, ON Canada N1M 1P9 Phone: (519) 787-0099 or 1-866-871-9442 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Web: www.fergusscottishfestival.com Join us for the 69th Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games August 8-10, 2014
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SCOTLAND … WITHOUT THE AIRFARE. The Fergus Scottish Festival Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers all welcome you to the 68th Festival & Highland Games! Over the years, the Fergus Scottish Festival has grown from a one-day event to a three day celebration of all things Scottish. Pipe Bands, Highland Dance, Heavy Events, Clans, Celtic music and Scottish wares are all part of this heritage-packed experience. This year we are pleased to host a number of championships including the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federations Mens Championship and the Canadian Tug of War Championships in addition to the Pipeband and Dance Competitions. I would like to wish a warm welcome to featured author, Diana Gabaldon as well. The Festival is pleased you are joining us again this year. As you move throughout the Festival you will notice many changes. We hope you will enjoy these changes as they should allow you to take in more of our wonderful event. Finally, I would like to thank the Board of Directors who have brought the Festival to where it is today. Your tenacity has been appreciated by myself, the Event Management and certainly the patrons as you have worked diligently to produce the 2013 Fergus Scottish Festival.
Mo'ran taing, Warren Trask President 68th Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
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Weekly Special Offers In Store
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Gate Times & Opening Hours Gate 1 - Denny's Gate (Wristbands only) Friday, August 9 Saturday, August 10 Sunday, August 11
3:00 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am
Gate 2 - Main Gate (Wristbands only) Friday, August 9 Saturday, August 10 Sunday, August 11
3:00 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am
Castle Entrance Friday, August 9 Saturday, August 10 Sunday, August 11
3:00 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am
Gate 3 - Parking N End Friday, August 9 Saturday, August 10 Sunday, August 11
3:00 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am
Gate 4 - Parking S End Friday, August 9 Saturday, August 10 Sunday, August 11
9:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am
Highland Pub Friday, August 9 3:00 pm - 1:00 am Saturday, August 10 11:00 am - 1:00 am Sunday, August 11 Noon - 7:00 pm Piper's Pub Friday, August 9 Closed Saturday, August 10 11:00 am - 8:30 pm Sunday, August 11 Noon - 6:00 pm *Please check weekend schedule to ensure programming is available during your visit.
Ticket Prices Friday, August 9 Youth 13-18 Adult 19-59 Senior 60+
$20 $25 $20
Saturday, August 10 Youth $20 Adult $25 Senior $20 Sunday, August 11 Youth $15 Adult $18 Senior $15
Weekend Youth $40 Adult $50 Senior $40 Sunday Family 2 Adults 1 Youth Additional Youth
$40 $11 each
* All prices include HST Children 12 & Under Free all weekend * Highland Pub cover $5 without day of or weekend wristband
Proud Designer And Publisher Of The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games Highland Herald
Festival Vendors Allan Price Anne's Carmelcrisp Ltd Ben Bhraggie House Ltd. Big Guys BBQ British Baked Goods British Baking Company British Isles Shoppe Burnett's & Struth Scottish Regalia Ltd. Cairngorm Scottish Imports Candy Van Man Celtic Stonework Sculpture Courage to Change Creative Designs Daddy Mike's Fun Foods D-Day Wear Di's Fries Effie's All Butter Shortbread Friendly Greeks Gemstones n' Silver Georgia's Grill Goodview Fashions Hall of Names Harmony Meadows Alpaca Heritage Associates Howie's Fresh Hot Cinnamon Rolls HRC Brantford Irish Bread Store Isla Skye and Dragonfly J. Winston Foods Jaboli II Kilties Mini Donuts London Trading Post Main Squeeze Lemonade Mapleton Organic Dairy Mystic Glass P.D. Pottery Prism Patch Ruach Crafts Scoops Ice Cream & Fudge Shady's Lemonade Simply British Foods Skye Enterprises Southern Ontario Smoked BBQ Supreme Ices Tartan Teddies The Chain Mail Guy The Claddagh House The Painted Image The Wolves Den Wandering Bean Coffee Co. Warriors Through Time
*current at time of printing
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Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 8th, 9th & 10th
Club Room
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Delicious Homecooked Meals
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General Information Information Tent: The Information Tent is inside Gate 2 and is open: Friday 3:00 pm-9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Check here for changes to the Festival Itinerary. Box Office: Pre-paid wristband pick-ups take place here. Located outside Gate 2, open Thursday Noon-11 pm, Friday 7:00 am- 8:00 pm, Saturday 6:30 am-4:30 pm, Sunday 6:30 am-3:00 pm. No exchange or refund. Parking: On-site parking $5 per day. Limited handicapped parking by permit only and subject to availability. ATM: Located at all paying gates, the entrance to the Highland Pub and near concessions row. Lost Children: Please bring lost children to the Security Trailer by Gate 2. Lost & Found: Located at the Security Trailer by Gate 2.
Washrooms: There is a building adjacent to the Camping area at the North end of Concessions. Portables with sinks and washroom trailers are available throughout the site. See site map on page 3 for locations. Pay Phones: Located inside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. First Aid: Provided by the St. John Ambulance. Located near the Highland Pub and Heritage Tent areas. Assisted Services: Parking- Limited parking by permit only. WashroomsAvailable in the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. Souvenirs: Official Festival Souvenirs can be purchased at locations throughout the Festival or by contacting the Festival Office. Accommodations: Listings available at the Information Tent. Ice: Located beside Gate 3
Hop on the bus! BUS SCHEDULE The shuttle bus will be running on Friday, August 9, 5:00 pm-12:00 am and Saturday, August 10, 9:00 am-12:00 am. There will be no buses Sunday. Extra buses will run during peak times. Stops are: Grand River Raceway, Elora Legion, Bissell Park, Fergus Legion, I Love Chocolate/The Bookery, Legge Fitness, the Chamber of Commerce and the Festival Grounds Buses will be running on a continuous loop. The wait at any stop is not expected to exceed half an hour. A shuttle will also be running from Highland Pines Campground Friday at 5:30 pm and Saturday at 9:00 am & 1:45 pm
Shuttle Sponsors Grand River Raceway Fergus Elora News Express Sheryl Palmer Real Estate Legge Fitness Ralph Basset Associates Inc. I Love Chocolate The Bookery Highland Pines Campground Edge Realty 92.9 The Grand Elora Legion Branch 229 Collins Barrow Elora Fergus Tourism Fergus Legion Branch 275 Fraberts Fresh Food The Gorge Country Kitchen
GUELPH SHUTTLE Elora Fergus Tourism and Red Car are pleased to offer a bus from Guelph to the Festival this year. Leaving the Delta Guelph Hotel at 5 pm Friday, leaving the Festival at 11 pm. Saturday departure from Delta Guelph Hotel at 8:30 am, leaving Fergus at 6:30 pm and Sunday departures will be 11 am and 6 pm. $10 + HST per day, pre booking only. Contact Red Car at 519.824.9344 to book.
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Historic Downtown Fergus Entertainment Sponsored by Meridian Credit Union & OLG THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry Parade 7:30 pm Join us downtown Fergus for a wee bit of Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry. Fergus Grand Theatre - 9:00 pm Brave 2012 Summer Blockbuster. FREE Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom in Scotland. Fergus Legion - 8:30 pm Sea Sick Sailors
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Brew House on the Grand - 9:00 pm Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter muse The Breadalbane - 9:00 pm Celtic music live on the patio O'Briens - 9:00 pm David Leask The Goofie Newfie - 10:00 pm The Town Pants D's - 9:00 pm Live Celtic Pub Band
109 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus
Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry Parade 2013 brings a new parade route!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9th Sponsored by County of Wellington
12:00 - 4:00 pm Scottish Heritage Celtic Jams at various pubs, wandering pipe bands
SATURDAY NIGHT CEILIDH OLG 8:00pm: Ceilidh Concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre MC- Tommy Leadbeater, Enjoy this indoor concert at the refurbished, air conditioned Fergus Grand Theatre. Come share a tune, a tale and a few giggles in between. Tickets available at Fergus Grand Theatre 519-787-1981 $25 incl. HST, $15 with day of wristband. *All events, times and locations are subject to change
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The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and RCL Branch #275-Fergus are pleased to present the 4th annual parade as a tribute to 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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Friday Night Tattoo Sponsored by David Whysall International Fireworks FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH 7:00 pm - Pre Tattoo | 8:00 pm - The Tattoo: Denis Snowdon MC Liam McGlashon Liam has been entertaining Festival guests for years. Be sure you come to the Tattoo early to hear his unique fiddling. Tommy Leadbeater Out of the musically rich Nova Scotian island of Cape Breton comes tenor, Tommy Leadbeater. His captivating voice, with its crystal clear tones, rich in harmonics and secure in its upper range has earned him a reputation of being one of Nova Scotia's finest vocalists, and a Fergus Scottish Festival favourite. Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada The oldest permanently organized band in the Canadian Forces. Based at Fort York in Toronto, Ontario, the band has continued to serve its Country, Province, and City in many different roles throughout the world since its formation in 1863. This performance will feature vocals by Danielle Bourre. Denis Snowdon Well known radio personality on AM 740's "A Little Breath of Scotland". Denis adds a little Taste of Scotland to our Tattoo each year. Colour Party's Fergus Elora Legion Colour Party's with Ajax and Worspite Sea Cadets. Janice Howie & Nick Gush Janice is gleaning followers every time she graces a stage. Her haunting voice and dulcet tones lends itself so well to Nick's gentle accompaniment on the acoustic guitar. The two compliment each and every tune they perform leaving the audience begging for just one more. Heavies Demonstration This demonstration will get viewers excited for what the Heavy Event Competitions throughout the weekend will bring to the games.
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Schiehallion Dancers The Schiehallion Dance ensemble was established in Hamilton in 1968, by former World Champion Highland Dancer, Sandra Bald Jones, who continues as their Director. Over the years dancers have come and gone, but the enthusiasm and high standards maintained by this group have resulted in delighting audiences. Highland Creek Pipe Band The Highland Creek Pipes and Drums now affectionately named Highland Creek Pipe Band have been performing and entertaining audiences since 1954. Now a "Pipe Band" after additions to the Band's lineup include a guitar, keyboard and vocalist along with the occasional kit of drums, djembe, penny whistle and flute. Highland Creek has progressed from a "parade" Pipe and Drum band to a full-fledged concert performance band. Fergus Pipe Band Founded in 1927, the Fergus Pipe Band has over 30 members and students playing in one performance band and two competition bands. The band participates in many parades and highland games around the community and all over southern Ontario. Tribute to the Homeland & Rallying of the Clans Pick up a souvenir Tattoo Candle and join the Clans as they pay tribute to the Homeland. Souvenir Tattoo Candles On sale $3 each or 2 for $5, join in this magical tribute. Fireworks Finale Courtesy of Fergus' own internationally acclaimed and celebrated David Whysall International Fireworks. Guinness World Record Attempt Most cabers flipped simultaneously.
The Tattoo Turn off the taps.
What is a Tattoo? Imagine yourself sitting in a tavern in seventeenth century Holland. In these days, when British troops served in the lowlands, it was the custom for a drummer to march through the streets beating his drum to warn the troops that it was time to leave the taverns and return to their billets for the night. The Dutch innkeepers, at the sound of the drum would "doe den tap toe" or "turn off the taps", the local last call equivalent of "time, gentlemen please". In English, "taptoe" became "tattoo" and over the years the drummer was accompanied by a fife or bugle player and perhaps a piper. Such groups were the beginnings of the regimental band and in an early exercise in public relations; the band performed concerts for the local population. What started as a practical daily routine in army life is today the military tattoo, a show featuring the lively rhythm of marching bands, elegant dances, stirring cadence of the pipes and drums and breathtaking military displays.
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Avenue of the Clans Sponsored by Rowe Electric FRIDAY AUGUST 9TH During Tattoo Rallying of the Clans Tattoo Lightin' Tribute
9:00 am 9:00 am Avenue of the Clans Open Avenue of the Clans Open 12:30 pm Parade of the Clans Opening Ceremonies
10:00 am Kirkin' o' the Tartan St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Clans Registered at time of Printing: Barclay Cameron Cunningham Donnachaidh Elliott Graham Gray Henderson Hunter
Keith Kincaid Leslie MacDougall MacFarlane MacGregor MacInnes Mackay Mackenzie
MacLennan MacNeil MacNicol Maxwell Murray Rattray Sinclair Wallace Young
10 K Run brought to you in partnership with the Guelph Victors Running Club. Everyone is welcome to take part in this 10 kilometer trek through the beautiful scenery of Centre Wellington. Registration is available before hand or the day of the race. Visit the Festival website for details.
Kirkin' o' the Tartan Sunday, August 11th, 10 am St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 325 St. George St. W., Fergus The Kirkin' o' the Tartan tradition is an old one. After the defeat of the Scots by the English in 1746, the wearing of the tartan and the keeping of any Highland ways or culture was forbidden in hopes this would forever subdue the rebellious Scottish spirit. However the Scots were fervent Christians, and canny as well. They clung to their ancient traditions by putting them underground. The Kirkin' was an important part of this in that one Sunday a year, the populace went to church wearing a concealed piece of the tartan, and at a certain moment set aside in the service, the tartan was touched while the minister pronounced a blessing on all tartans. Scots once more pledged their loyalty and respect to their old traditions.
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Heritage Tent Sponsored by Nexans SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm
Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse Kevin James Sheep Shearing Songs from the Harp with Pennie Young Kevin James Heavy Events Overview Sheep Shearing Scottish Country Dance Demonstration Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse Celtic Clogging Demonstration Sheep Shearing David Leask Sea Sick Sailors Celtic Clogging Demonstration
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Drums - The Sound Behind the Pipes Plaids & Tartans Defined Sheep Shearing Songs from the Harp with Pennie Young Plaids & Tartans Defined Heavy Events Overview Sheep Shearing Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse Fergus Pipe Band Scottish Country Dance Sheep Shearing Highland Dance Learn about the History Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse
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Heritage Tent Sponsored by Nexans Sheep Shearing The centuries old tradition of sheep shearing is brought to life again this year by Tom Redpath, a professional shearer with over 30 years of experience. His goal is to educate the audience about this traditional craft and demonstrate the intricacies of shearing a sheep that weighs as much as a small man. Spinning & Weaving Members of the Guelph Guild of Handweavers & Spinners will demonstrate various techniques to educate our visitors about the steps taken to create beauty from the wool of the sheep. Observe the process of spinning the washed, cleaned, and sometimes dyed wool that will then be knit, crocheted, or woven into various articles to keep us warm in the cooler months. Hand Quilting Virginia Ingleby, owner of our local quilt shop Undercover Quilts and More, will be joined by members of The Grand Quilt Guild of Fergus for a demonstration of hand stitching skills related to quilting. Celtic Needlework Ellen Mervin and her team from Ruach Crafts will demonstrate Celtic needlework designs and techniques all weekend. Celtic needlepoint and cross stitch designs will delight all who visit. You can even try your hand at a small take home project as they teach you the simplicity of the techniques. Highland Cattle These majestic animals are something special to see. Come learn about their history and how the breed is being preserved right here in our own part of Ontario. Their owners will answer questions and tell you all there is to know. Fly Tying Techniques The Casual Dressers Club from Guelph and area will delight you with the intricate and delicate art of fly tying. Observe the interesting materials they use and how finely crafted each individual tie is as it is created step by step. You might even get a chance to make one yourself if you come early. Rope Making Try your hand at making a piece of rope like the early settlers did. Do you have the muscles and the stamina to finish it? Music From the Harp Relax as Pennie Young serenades us with the soft and gentle sounds of the harp. Learn how it works and how it is played.
What Is Highland Dancing? Carrie Hamilton, well known Highland dance instructor, will tell us all about the techniques and other details of the dances. Costumes, hand positions, swords – why are they important to each dance? Celtic Clogging Our Festival Chieftain, Angela Cameron, with the help of a few friends, will entertain and educate us with the art of the step dance. This Celtic tradition is found all over North America in various forms. Maybe your interest will be sparked and you will try this invigorating dance and fun exercise. What Are the "Heavies"? Fergus is known worldwide for the quality of our heavy events. Our speakers will educate you about their origin and their ongoing purpose. They will explain how they are judged and how the competitors prepare for these challenges. The Art of Hand Embroidery If you were a highlander or a lowlander, or the aristocracy, every Scottish woman and her descendants learned the art of hand work. Whether it was mending your workday clothes or embellishing a wedding gown, the basics of hand embroidery were well learned beside the Scottish hearth both over home and in the new settlements of North America. The Canadian Embroiderers Guild Guelph will amaze and excite you with their varied samples of exquisite work. Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse Tommys captivating voice will be beautifully complimented by Scooter on one (or more) of his many instruments. Kevin James Associate Professor of History and Scottish Studies at the University of Guelph, and author of the forthcoming book 'Tourism, Land and Landscape in Ireland: the Commodification of Culture' (Routledge, 2014); Kevin's current research looks at the history of the inn and hotel as social, commercial and cultural institutions. He will discuss Scottish Migration to Canada. Sea Sick Sailors Fans call them a "Canadian Celtic Folk-Rock band with a shot of east coast fun" but they're mostly just about having fun. Playing a mix of crowd-pleasing covers and original tunes, you are sure to identify with these kilt wearers.
Scottish Country Dancing Joining us this year are members of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society with dancers from the Waterloo Wellington region. This is an exciting new addition to our program and will delight one and all as we learn how the tradition of the dance is being passed on.
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Author Series & Bookstore Sponsored by Guelph Mercury SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Bookstore opens Ladies of Lallybroch Diana Gabaldon Booksigning and Photo Opportunities Ladies of Lallybroch Diana Gabaldon Booksigning and Photo Opportunities Bookstore closes
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Bookstore opens Ladies of Lallybroch Diana Gabaldon Booksigning and Photo Opportunities Diana Gabaldon Booksigning and Photo Opportunities Bookstore closes
The crowd listens intently to Diana Gabaldon
Ladies of Lallybroch Fergus Scottish Festival, Diana Gabaldon & the Ladies of Lallybroch through the ages by Lynn Boland Richardson.
Featured Author: Diana Gabaldon Seventeen million copies sold in 23 countries, translated into nineteen languages, Diana Gabaldon is the brilliant and engaging author of the award-winning, NYT-bestselling Outlander novels. They have been described by Salon magazine as "the smartest historical sci-fi adventureromance story ever written by a science Ph.D. with a background in scripting "Scrooge McDuck" comics." The 1991 publication of classic Outlander began a literary following that can only be described as a domino effect. Captivating readers from around the world, the adventures of Jamie Fraser and Claire are carried through seven more New York Times-bestselling novels; Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, Echo in the Bone and Written in My Own Hearts Blood. Additional companion volumes The Outlandish Companion I and II provide copious details on the settings, background, characters, research and writing of the novels. Gabaldon has also written historical mysteries such as The Lord John series as well as several additional novellas featuring Lord John Grey. Currently she is working on a contemporary mystery series set in Phoenix. Diana has written highly scholarly introductions to recent modern library editions of Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Welcome back Diana, we're thrilled you could join us again this year.
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Scottish Mini's Parade Show off your tartan in a parade through the grounds. Like the Pied Piper of Fergus! Music Performers Members from Performance Studio in Fergus will get you on your feet with their music. Heavy Events Come try your strength in this pint sized Heavy's Competition. Can you flip a caber? All Day Activities Arts & Crafts, Giant Mural, Curling, Safe Communities.
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Days at a Glance Sponsored by Highland Marketing
8:00 Bookstore Opens Bookstore 8:30 Dancing Begins Fling (4), Pas de Bas, Pas de Bas / HiCuts, Sword (2 + 1), Seann Triubhas (3+1), Strathspey & Half Tulloch Highland Dancing Ladies of Lallybroch Author Series CSAF Mens Championship Main Field Solo Competitions Main Field 9:00 Diana Gabaldon Author Series Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans 10:00 Book Signing Author Series Tug of War Competition Main Field Scottish Story Telling McKiddies Tommy Leadbeater and Scooter Muse Heritage Tent 10:15 Registration for Championship Highland Dancing 10:30 Kevin James Heritage Tent 11:00 Championship (time is approximate) Highland Dancing Highland Dance Demonstration McKiddies Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent 11:30 Songs from the Harp with Pennie Young Heritage Tent 12:00 Kevin James Heritage Tent 12:30 Opening Ceremonies Main Field Heavy Events Overview Heritage Tent 1:00 Massed Fling - Opening Ceremonies Main Field Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent 1:15 Pre-Premier Award Presentation Highland Dancing 1:30 Ladies of Lallybroch Author Series David Leask Highland Pub Scottish Country Dance Demonstration Heritage Tent
7:30 Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry Parade Downtown Fergus 8:30 The Sea Sick Sailors Fergus Legion 9:00 Brave - FREE MOVIE Summer Blockbuster Fergus Grand Theatre Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse Brew House on the Grand David Leask O'Brien's Pub Celtic Music The Breadalbane Inn Celtic Music D's Sports Bar 10:00
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9:00 Scottish Heavy Events School Competition & Amateur Competition Heavy Events Field 12:00-4:00 Celtic Jams & Wandering Pipe Bands Various locations Downtown Fergus 3:00 Festival Grounds Open 4:00 Bookstore Opens Bookstore 6:00 Bookstore Closes Bookstore 6:30 Fergus Pipe Band Highland Pub 7:00 Pre-Tattoo Main Field 7:30 Guinness World Record Attempt Main Field 8:00 Tattoo Main Field 10:45 The Town Pants Highland Pub
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2:00 Diana Gabaldon Author Series Pipe Band Competitions Main Field Scottish Mini's Parade McKiddies Tommy Leadbeater and Scotter Muse Heritage Tent 2:30 Celtic Clogging Demonstration Heritage Tent 3:00 Book Signing Author Series Caber Toss(time is approximate) Main Field Sea Sick Sailors Highland Pub Music Performers McKiddies Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent 3:30 David Leask Heritage Tent 4:00 Championship Awards Highland Dancing Highland Dance Demonstration McKiddies Sea Sick Sailors Heritage Tent 4:30 Celtic Clogging Demonstration Heritage Tent 5:00 Closing Ceremonies Main Field Massed Bands Main Field The Town Pants Highland Pub 6:00 Bookstore Closes Author Series 6:30 Battle of the Pipe Bands Highland Pub 7:30 The Town Pants Highland Pub 8:00 Downtown Ceilidh Fergus Grand Theatre 9:00 The Town Pants Highland Pub 10:30 The Mudmen Highland Pub
SUNDAY AUGUST 11TH 8:30 Dancing begins - National for all Classes Highland Dancing Dance Order: Strathspey & Highland Reel, Barracks (4), Village Maid (4), Flora (4), Scottish Lilt (4) 9:00 Masters, Womens Heavy Events Main Field Bookstore Opens Author Series Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans 10 K Run Victoria Park 9:30 Ladies of Lallybroch Author Series 10:00 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 10:30 Plaids and Tartans Defined Heritage Tent
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11:00 Booksigning Author Series Premier Highland Highland Dancing Highland Dance Demonstration McKiddies Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent 11:30 Songs from the Harp with Pennie Young Heritage Tent 12:00 Plaids and Tartans Defined Heritage Tent 12:30 Massed Bands Main Field Janice Howie & Nick Gush Highland Pub Heavy Events Overview Heritage Tent 1:00 Childrens Heavy Events McKiddies Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent 1:30 PPBSO Grade 5 Competition Main Field David Leask Highland Pub Tommy Leadbeater and Scooter Muse Heritage Tent 2:00 Fergus Pipe Band Heritage Tent 2:30 Diana Gabaldon Author Series Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse Highland Pub Scottish Country Dance Heritage Tent 3:00 Caber Toss(time is approximate) Main Field Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent 3:30 Booksigning Author Series Sea Sick Sailors Highland Pub Highland Dance Learn About the History Heritage Tent 4:00 Highland Dance Demonstration McKiddies Tommy Leadbeater and Scooter Muse Heritage Tent 4:30 Premier Highland Awards Highland Dancing The Town Pants Highland Pub 4:45 Massed Bands Main Field 5:00 The Last Word Main Field 6:00 Bookstore Closes Author Series
*All times are subject to change
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The Festival is pleased to welcome back the Tea Garden! We hope you will stop by the tent, enjoy a scone and a spot of tea. Located near the Heritage Tent.
2013 Canadian Tug of War Championship Sponsored by DeBoer's Equipment SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH 10:00 am
The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in co-operation with the Canadian Tug of War Association is proud to present the 2013 Canadian Tug of War Championship. At the time of printing, participating teams are: Women's: Nissouri, South-Blue, and Zorra Men: Blue Water, Nissouri, South Easthope, Elice, Zorra, Petawawa
Main Field Sponsored by TD Canada Trust FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH 8:30 am 10:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 5:00 pm
CSAF Mens Championship Solo Competitions Tug of War Competition Opening Ceremonies Pipe Band Competition Closing Ceremonies
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH 9:00 am Masters/Womens Heavy Events 12:30 pm Massed Bands 1:30 pm PPBSO Grade 5 Competition 4:45 pm Massed Bands 5:00 pm The Last Word
For further updates on this event and the teams participating, check our website at www.fergusscottishfestival.com *All events, times and locations are subject to change
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Highland Dance Competition Sponsored by Maple Lodge Farms SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH 7:45 am 8:30 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 1:15 pm
Registration Dancing Starts Championship Break for Opening Ceremonies Award Presentation - Pre Premier & Championships
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH 8:00 am Registration 8:30 am National Competition Commences, Awards to Follow 11:00 am Premier Highland 4:30 pm Premier Highland Awards Ceremony
Continuing the Scottish tradition of Highland Dance, the Fergus Festival Championships, Highland competitions and National Dance competitions will be presented. The Fergus Scottish Festival Championship is only offered to Premier dancers in various age categories. The four Highland Dances are danced and the competitors are judged by three adjudicators. The marks are combined to determine the winner in each dance and the overall Champion. The Highland competitions are offered to both Premier and Pre-Premier dancers (Primary/ Beginner/Novice/Intermediate). Each section is also divided based on age. One adjudicator judges the four Highland Dances. The National Dance competitions are offered to both Premier and Pre-Premier dancers (Beginner/ Novice/Intermediate). Each section is further divided based on age. Three National dances are preformed and judged by one adjudicator.
Fergus Scottish Festival Championship
Championships are special competitions for Premier dancers that are sanctioned by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. The Fergus Scottish Festival Championship was created in 2006 in celebration of the Festival's 60th Anniversary. Separate Championships are awarded by age group up to a maximum of 6. Dancers perform The Highland Fling, The Sword Dance, The Seann Triubhas and the Strathspey & Reel. Overall Trophies are awarded to three places with a cash award to the Champion, First Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up.
Pre-Premier Highland Competition
This competition is for primary to intermediate dancers and includes the Highland Fling, Pas de Bas, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, and Strathspey & Half Tulloch. Primary dancers receive participation gifts while Beginners to Intermediates receive winner and runner-up trophies and monetary scholarships.
Premier Highland Competition
The Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, and Strasthspey & Half Tulloch are included in this competition for Premier A & B Dancers. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded.
National Competitions
Open to Beginners through Premier dancers, dances include the Strathspey & Highland Reel, The Barracks, The Village Maid, The Flora MacDonald and the Scottish Lilt. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded.
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Congratulations to the 2012 Winners of the May Family Farms Highland Dance Competition Spirit Award Winners: Alexandra Nickel, Adeline Byrne, Christina Bozzelli Fergus Festival Scholarship Winners: Molly McGill, Carly Dowdall, Megan Coghill, Amy Hawkins, Chantelle Procunier, Meg Durie, Kathleen Quinn Fergus Festival Encouragement Award: Cora Turpin Liam McIain Productions Scholarship: Alessandra Bruce-Fucco Shirley Ashdown Memorial Sean Triubhaus: Daniel Carr Dancer of the Games: Marielle Lesperance Trips to Scotland: Jamie Conrick, Mackenzie Waltenburgh and Daniel Carr
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8:30 am CSAF Mens Championships
9:00 am Womens, Masters Competitions
CSAF Mens Championships Order of Events
Morning: 22lb Hammer 16lb Hammer Braemar Stone Open Stone
Afternoon: 56lb Weight for Distance 28lb Weight for Distance Caber (Approximately 3pm) Challenge Caber 56lb Weight for Height
Competitors Dirk Bishop Berle Conrad Matt Doherty Danny Frame Josh Goldthorp Greg Hadley Jason Johnston Mike Miller Joel Theissen Markus Wand Owen W. Willems Rob Young
Women's Competition Order of Events
Morning: 12lb Fergus Stone 28lb Weight for Height 28lb Weight for Distance 14lb Weight for Distance Afternoon: 12lb Hammer 12lb Sheaf Caber (Approximately 3 pm)
Summer Pierson Jackie Denny Josee Morneau Heather Boundy Holly Goldthorp Heidi Lowry Julia McGeachie Kelly Nicklason
Masters Competition Order of Events
Morning: 17lb Fergus Stone 16lb Hammer Sheaf Toss
Afternoon: 42lb Weight for Distance 28lb Weight for Distance Caber (Approximately 3pm) 42lb Weight for Height
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Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario Sponsored by The Beat 91.5 SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH 8:30 am Solo Competitions 2:00 pm Pipe Band Competition 5:00 pm Massed Bands
SUNDAY AUGUST 11TH 12:30 pm Massed Bands 1:30 pm Grade 5 Competitions 5:00 pm Grade 5 Awards Final Massed Bands
The Fergus Scottish Festival hosts its piping competition in conjunction with the Pipers' and Pipe Band Society of Ontario and is ranked as a "Champion Supreme Contest". Competitors compete at different "grade" levels which are determined by the piping association. Players and Bands are assigned Grades 1 through 5, with Grade 1 being the most seasoned and experienced pipers and drummers. Band competitions are the way most people judge bagpipe music. Solo Piping competitions are the way that pipers judge themselves. Bands are judged as much by very strict, standardized criteria as they are by subjective means. Bands in similar grades are required to perform tunes of the same style, to allow fair judging. For instance, a band competing in Grade 5 may be required to perform a medley (or set of tunes played continuously) of marches in a certain time signature. The higher the grade, the more difficult the requirements are and the more tunes required. The length of time allotted depends on the grade as well, ranging from 3-10 minutes. Higher-grade bands (Grades 2 and 1) must also prepare two selections of required tunes, drawn by the judges prior to entering the field. This adds to the complexity and difficulty of tune requirements in competition. There are typically four judges that critique a competing band. These judges are seasoned professional players and must pass an exam to be certified by the association in which they judge. In most associations, there are two piping judges, one drumming judge, and another for overall ensemble. Points are tallied and weighted as per the rules of the association, and the overall winner is awarded. Pipe sections and drum sections are judged on technical ability and technique, unison within the section, use of harmonies or dynamics, score composition and tuning. The ensemble judge listens for overall effect within the entire band, how well the two corps play together, the tune selections chosen and overall band sound. After the Closing Ceremonies are concluded and the winners are announced, each band receives a sheet from each judge, containing his comments about the performance, and any numeric points awarded.
Bands Participating Grade 1 Toronto Police Pipe Band Peel Regional Police Pipe Band Grade 2 400 TH RCAF Squadron Pipes & Drums Grade 3 Toronto Police Pipe Band Windsor Police Pipe Band Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band Penetangore Pipe Band Durham Regional Police Pipe Band Paris/Port Dover Pipe Band Grade 4 Dofasco Pipe Band Hamilton Police Pipes & Drums Grand Celtic Pipe Band Forest City Celtic Pipe Band York Regional Police Pipes & Drum Grade 5 32 Service Battalion Pipes & Drums Cambridge & District Pipe Band Chatham Kent Police Services Pipes Band Pipes & Drums of Lindsay White Heather Pipes & Drums Forest City Celtic Pipe Band Paris/Port Dover Pipe Band Hamilton Police Pipes & Drums Grand Celtic Pipe Band Dundas Pipes & Drums Barrie Pipes & Drums *Bands registered at time of print
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Highland Pub
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH 6:30 pm Fergus Pipe Band
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10:45 pm The Town Pants SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH 1:30 pm David Leask
David Leask A performing songwriter who has blended his Scottish roots with the influence of his new found Canadian home to produce many toe tapping favourites. The Town Pants Combining aspects of Irish traditional, acoustic pop, roots Americana, even Australian and Mexican influences, to create their own unique brand of "West Coast Celtic." The Town Pants play songs that appeal to young and old alike and remain in the heart and head long after the music stops.
3:00 pm Sea Sick Sailors 5:00 pm The Town Pants 6:30 pm Battle of the Pipe Bands 7:30 pm The Town Pants 9:00 pm The Town Pants 10:30 pm The Mudmen SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH 12:30pm Janice Howie & Nick Gush 1:30 pm David Leask 2:30 pm Tommy Leadbeater & Scooter Muse 3:30 pm Sea Sick Sailors 4:30 pm The Town Pants
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Thank You One & All The Fergus Scottish Festival has been built on volunteers. We wish to thank each and every one of them, in particular those who volunteer in a leadership role. Board of Directors Warren Trask- President John Jans Steve Clark Bryan Denny Jackie Denny Margaret Molitor David Radley Bruce Youngblood Sponsorship Manager Bruce Lloyd Event Managment Mary Lloyd Gina Dobben Staff Volunteer & Marketing Assistant Virginia Tremaine Box Office & Registration Assistant Shelby McEachern
Leadership Volunteers Presidents Circle Bill Beattie Bill Beattie Lynn Boland-Richardson Lynn Boland-Richardson W. C. Bradley John K. Campbell John K. Campbell Bob Coghill John F. Campbell Deb Dalziel Rudi Chiarandini Brenda Dineen Harry Conklin Judy Eckhardt Deb Dalziel Marilyn Harbour Bob Kerr Linda Heathfield Caroline Laing Karen Idzik Craig MacGregor Craig MacGregor Dave MacMillan Dave MacMillan Alex Robertson Margaret Molitor Wal Robinson Katie Sinclair Bill Rowe Elizabeth Smith Peter Templin Rob Thoms Bill Thoms Warren Trask Jack Tweddle Adrian Trochta Bruce Youngblood Nicole Van den Borre Bruce Youngblood Maggie Youngblood
Our Mission: To present, promote and preserve Scottish Culture within the framework of a Canadian multi-cultural society. Founded in 1946 by Alex Robertson, the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games were created as a community wide celebration of Scottish life and customs. Since then the Festival has grown to proudly earn the title of the oldest 3 day Scottish Festival in North America attracting over 30,000 visitors.
Thank you to our community partners, area service clubs and organizations: Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce - Janet Harrop Downtown Fergus BIA - Jackie Fraser
Kinette Club of Centre Wellington - Muriel Brown Men for Missions - Blair Nickerson Ralph Basset Associates - Bruce and Mary Lloyd
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington - Trevor Klein, Sue Foard & Maggie Youngblood
Extreme Adventures Promotions Inc. - Darryl Dalke & Dean Godin
Fergus & District Kinsmen - Chris Warrington
St. John Ambulance - Mark Burton
Many thanks to every volunteer involved with the Festival. You make the Festival happen!
Thank you to our Event Producers Highland Dancing Association of Ontario Ontario Tug of War Association Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Wellington County Scottish Athletes Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation
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Media 107.5 Dave FM CJOY 1460 COGECO Faith FM Fergus Elora News Express Guelph Mercury Magic 106.1 Wellington Advertiser
Tapadh Leibh (THANK YOU) TO OUR SPONSORS.
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Name now changed to Folk Music Ontario On behalf of Folk Music Ontario (previously known as the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals), it is my honour and privilege to welcome you to Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and to congratulate everyone who has helped make it possible. Whether as fans or performers, many of us fell in love with folk, roots and world music at festivals such as this, and went on to devote major portions of our lives to making sure that the scene continued. Now, whether as performers, organizers, volunteers, directors, vendors, exhibitors or listeners, we come together again to be part of this celebration of music and community. Folk Music Ontario is proud to support the growth and development of folk music in Ontario. I encourage you to also check out a few of the other great festivals across the province, each with its own special character and flavour. It takes huge commitments of time, energy, and talent to pull a festival like this together. Congratulations once again to all the volunteers and organizers of Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and to all of you for being here to enjoy it. Have a great weekend. Cheers,
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Pchan the Pig
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Be prepared to squeal with cuteness at this adorable black pig that is simply easy to crochet up. His name is Pchan and he comes from one of my favorite old school Anime, Ranma 1/2. He's a pig with a very terrible sense of direction and has a tendency to get lost quite often. He has a very dashing yellow bandana with slash marks all around.
The PDF pattern is 3 pages long and has very easy to follow directions as well as plenty of pictures to help you.
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Approximate Size: 10 inches in length and 7 inches in height
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Slowly.... deliberately.... and with great care.... this young Mongolian girl hoists her body off the ground using her teeth. The girls - aged between 8 and 13 years old- are training to become contortionists.... an ancient Mongolian art form supposedly developed during the time of Genghis Khan. They train for about four hours a day in this Ulaanbaatar basement- twisting, bending and balancing with delicate detail to avoid injury. It's hard work. (SOUNDBITE) (Mongolian) CONTORTIONIST, SHINEZUL, SAYING: "Mostly I cried during the stretching exercises and also some times when I was tired." (SOUNDBITE) (Mongolian) 8 YEAR CONTORTIONIST OLD SUVD-ERDENE, SAYING: "I cried when my teacher made me do the stretching exercises, at that time I felt really discouraged." But the training could pay off. Some contortionists move on to perform with the Mongolian National Circus. Others are scouted by international troupes like Cirque du Soleil. For these performers, it's a matter of national pride. It's the dream of the Mongolian people to introduce our culture and art to the world, this girl said. That's why I want to be the best contortionist.
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|3,000 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|3 - 4 nights
Northstar Lodge is a spacious, rustic four bedroom, 3 full bath custom log home located in Clark, Colorado, 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs. We are in North Routt County, right in the heart of the area's best snowmobiling and cross country skiing, not to mention hiking, ice-fishing, fly-fishing and just relaxing. We are 30 miles south of the Wyoming border, and within 2 hours of some great day trips in the summer while the Wyoming roads are still open.
Lately there has been a problem with notifications from VRBO. If you don't hear from me within a few hours of your inquiry, please email or text me directly, email@example.com or 817.807.6748. Also, for some unknown reason, VRBO put "Glen Eden" under one of the pictures of our home... Glen Eden is a resort down the road... We cannot get them to remove it...
With magnificent views of the Zirkle Mountains, it is designed for comfort and relaxation for families and larger groups.
Our region is host to numerous outdoor activities for your enjoyment, including fishing and other water activities, hiking and biking, horseback riding and pack trips, snow-shoeing, and downhill skiing.
All year long you can enjoy the refreshingly clean and clear air and countless stars like you may never have seen before. Summer is graced with Colorado's glorious wildflowers, and autumn plays host to all those spectacular aspens. The snow and evergreens make for a postcard perfect Christmas and Holiday season. There is no bad season here.
We have several good restaurants nearby if you don't feel like cooking or driving to Steamboat. Several of the local restaurants have live music on weekends. The Hahn's Peak Cafe and the Hahn's Peak Roadhouse have delicious food at reasonable prices...happy hours, too. To the south is the Glen Eden Tavern and the Clark Store, our 'everything store'...in addition to the usual convenience foodstuffs, they have a delicious deli and coffee shop, library, post office, liquor store, gift shop and wi-fi spot. There are also plenty of current magazines near the old wood burning stove...you can read while having a coffee and a snack.....watch for their home-made pies! In the summer, they have the ice-cream parlor on the outside deck....if you are early you can grab a Denver Post or the free local Steamboat Today newspaper.
Our kitchen is ready for you to cook YOUR favorite dishes, and is well stocked with utensils and heavy duty stainless steel pots and pans, and more.
The deck and covered porch have plenty of chairs, a propane barbecue grill, and a couple of rustic tables for outdoor dining.
All you need to bring is your food and drinks and your clothes and toiletries.
The den can be closed off so that some guests can read or watch videos without disturbing others. In the summer, you can watch the 'hummingbird wars' on the front porch. We have numerous bird feeders and birdseed that attract other local birds. Our home library contains books about the history of our area, our wildflowers, birds, etc., in addition to plenty of other good reads.
The back door leads to a perfect 2 mile hike...a loop that takes you to another view of the Zirkels, and also of Sand Mountain, Elk Mountain and more. We borrowed the name 'Trail of Tears' to describe the reaction of our grandkids when they were young....they would squall for the first half- mile or so because they wanted to be carried....now that they are older, they are the ones suggesting we go for our morning hike right after breakfast. In the aspens, you can frequently spot the gorgeous Colorado State flower, the blue and white columbine amid the tall ferns and evergreens.
In the summer, we call Steamboat Lake our 'beach'...great place to take a picnic and go swimming. Hahn's Peak Lake and Pearl Lake are peaceful and beautiful, and with the right permit, you can go fishing, too. The Clark Store, Hahn's Peak Roadhouse and the Steamboat Lake Visitor's Center have the permit information and can sell you the permit needed.
Hahn's Peak Village is just 4 miles north on Routt Co. 129. In addition to good food, you can check out some of the original turn of the last century miner's cabins, the one room school, the old jail and more. Steamboat Lake is right across the road. For the adventurous, you can hike to the top of Hahn's Peak, 10,839 feet. It takes about 2 hours to climb up and about an hour to come down. An old Ranger station is on top of the peak, and the views are incredible. Always check the weather before starting a climb, weather can change in an instant. It can snow or hail any day of the year....I've seen both on the Fourth of July more than once....be prepared! A sweater or jacket is always a good idea, even in the summer.
A few more miles to the north is Columbine, Colorado and a wonderful old mining camp that is now available for year-round rentals. Right after Columbine, Routt Co. 129 turns into a 2 lane dirt road all the way to the Wyoming border. This
is only open in non-snow season.
The stars at night are so spectacular....if you haven't seen Colorado skies at night, you need to. In summer, you will see the Milky Way like never before, and if you are used to city skies, be prepared to be astounded by the beauty and clarity of our clear, dark and beautiful skies.
If you need help with special events, such as planning a reunion or a wedding, we can help you with finding an appropriate location and the details such as caterers, etc. to make your event memorable and enjoyable.
We hope you will consider our cabin YOUR cabin, and that you will return often.
Keywords: cabin, lodge, log, timber, mountain, weddings, Zirkels, relaxation, reunions, retreats, beautiful, spacious,
We built this home with the help of a local log-builder. As much as we love our home, we can't be there all the time. We also love sharing it with others and hearing about the good times that they have had there. Many of our regular renters call Northstar Lodge 'THEIR' mountain home....all of the pleasures with none of the maintenance.
Rose Lynn Scott purchased this cabin in 1990
This house was built for us by a local log builder who has been our friend since the 1970's. The house he built for himself is right down the hill. We are 25 miles from Steamboat Springs and the drive through the horse farms and hay fields is truly beautiful. For years we came to Clark/Steamboat for vacations, winter and summer. We are totally in love with the area, year round, and decided to build a home here.
Spectacular views from the porch, and if you hike up the hill behind the house, even more spectacular views of the Zirkel Mountains (a.k.a. the Continental Divide), Sand Mountain, Elk Mountain and more....the house is designed for comfort and relaxation. Our library has numerous books by local people, telling their stories of living here as settlers, back before log cabins were 'cool'.
I am a cook, and made sure that all pots and pans and utensils were just like what I have at home.
In the bedrooms, all linens are 100% cotton, feather duvets for every bed,...comfortable surroundings to spare.
During the summer and early fall, our deck has numerous containers of glorious flowers, gardens surrounding the home have gooseberries, red currants, herbs, rhubarb and beautiful perennial flowers that can take our cold winters.
If you come during the Christmas season, we will provide a fresh-cut tree with lights and decorations for your enjoyment.
We have many wedding guests in the summers, as our neck of the woods is popular for destination weddings at the Glen Eden, Midnight Ranch and more nearby gorgeous spots. One bride had her rehearsal dinner for 30 people in our home.
Each season here is special, and really, like the locals say, there is no bad weather here, only improper clothing....so be sure to pack accordingly.
The cabin had everything we needed. Lots of space - great kitchen - amazing views. We snowshoed out the front door!
I thought about not telling people how cool this was, thinking that it wouldn't be available next time I wanted to rent it again....but now I have next year booked already.....
So comfortable, best kitchen! Like they said, bring your clothes and food.....love this cabin! And the 6' claw foot tub!
We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable, roomy, warm, and the kitchen was very well stocked. The mud room and the washer-dryer were a big plus. The location and views were great. Our main negative is that even with all the lights on, it was still quite dark throughout the home. We would recommend a different light over the dining room table as it cast a shadow over part of the table. We hope to come back again!
Great Location and beautiful house. We had everything we needed, well stocked with kitchen supplies for cooking and everything worked great. Will be staying here again next summer.
We were very pleased with the accommodations. The Cabin is perched on a hilltop with amazing views. It was clean, well appointed, and cozy. Very spacious. The owner was very responsive and available. Would definately recommend this cabin (unless it conflicts with the week we want to use it again).
We had such an incredibly fun and relaxing stay here. Roselynn was wonderful. She made us feel so welcome just speaking with her on the phone. The house was a dream. The Decor was amazing. So unique and cozy with beautiful antiques and the comfiest beds! There were
many board games to choose from. We had the best time playing Apples to Apples. Magazines and books to read until your heart's content. LOVED all the cookbooks and recipes to share. This is truly a Cook's Kitchen. Roselynn had every utensil and cookware you could imagine. We made the most delicious oatmeal pecan pancakes from her Cowboy Cookbook. Fishing poles were waiting for us in the entryway. We had a great morning of fishing. We caught the most beautiful bright little brook trout. Great Hiking trails nearby too.
Also had the most delicious enchiladas ever just down the road at the Hahn's Peak Cafe.
Ice cream at The Clark Store was awesome too. This home was just magical. We cannot wait to visit again. It was just perfect. One of our Greatest Colorado Adventures! Thank you Roselynn!
In and around Steamboat Springs are two wonderful hot springs; open year round for relaxation in a beautiful natural setting. Strawberry Park Hot Springs is gorgeous, on top of a mountain, great in the winter. They only accept cash, call first for admission $ and times. In town is the Steamboat Springs Recreation center with hot springs, a water slide, swimming pools and a fitness center. In summer, the Alpine slide, the Howler (on Howelson Hill) is a favorite with kids of all ages. Year- round, you can take a ride to the top of the ski mountain on the gondola. There are snowmobile rentals nearby our home, with or without guides. If you are bringing your own snowmobiles, they will need to be trailered in and out. There is no snowmobiling around the cabin. Several horseback riding facilities are near our home and downtown, also Rafting/tubing down the Yampa River in the summer is a blast! Hiking everywhere, no shortage of fun activities year-round. And then, there is plain old relaxing and 'watching the mountains grow'. Come see!
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Brownie Mix (for 9x9 pan)
1 package caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup milk (I used skim!)
1 12 ou. package chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening
1 cup broken pretzels
1 cup cashew or other favorite nuts, broken into pieces
Bake brownie mix as directed. Let cool.
In a glass bowl, combine caramels with milk and microwave at 50% heat until melted and smooth. Pour over cooled brownies. Again, let cool completely!
In bowl, combine chocolate chips (I used 1/2 semi-sweet and half 60%) and shortening. Melt in microwave at 50% heat until smooth. Add in broken pretzel pieces and nuts and stir to coat. Pour into pan and--you guessed it!--let cool completely.
Original recipe found here: http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/food/recipes/articles/0317salted-caramel-crunch-brownies.html?nclick_check=1
Born and raised in Manassas, Virginia, S. Dionne Moore moved to Greencastle, PA in 1993, then to Mercersburg in 2008. Moore enjoys life in the historically rich Cumberland Valley where traffic jams are a thing of the past and there are only two stoplights in the whole town.
Moore is celebrating her newest release, historical romance A Heartbeat Away, arriving in May 2013.
Moore is celebrating her newest release, historical romance A Heartbeat Away, arriving in May 2013.


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|Magic Council
Rule the magical world
The Magic Council is the ruling body of the world of Magic. The Council oversees guilds and keeps them in check, and they are responsible for the events caused by Mages. For this reason, they do not hold the Fairy Tail Guild, mainly Natsu Dragneel, in high regard due to their idiocy and property damaging tactics. Due to the events of the Tower of Heaven arc, where two members were revealed to as traitors, several Council members have left. They have since been replaced as of the Oración Seis arc. The Council has nine members at a time, along with a chairman that makes the final decisions.[1]Former Council Location
Sadly, since their humiliating defeat to Jellal and Ultear, the Magic Council disbanded until a personal request by the King of Fiore to be reformed.[1] The new Magic Council is stricter than the old one and very single-minded and perhaps heavy handed in it's goal to remove all of the Dark Guilds.
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Convergent Procedure in The Triangle Physician magazine
| Date Posted: 6/18/2010
The Convergent Procedure is a single minimally invasive procedure that fully integrates the best of the surgical and catheter approaches for the treatment of long-standing, persistent or difficult-to-treat atrial fibrillation. The groundbreaking procedure was pioneered by cardiothoracic surgeon Andy C. Kiser, M.D., of FirstHealth Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center and electrophysiologist Mark D. Landers, M.D., of Pinehurst Cardiology Associates. It was performed for the first time in the United States at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in 2009.
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From 5 to 9 March 2012, Frank Knaesel and Tomé Gomes attended to the Euro-NF sponsored PhD course on "Future Network Architectures and Experimentation", held in the city of Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Content.: The network architecture today is inflexible. To provide flexibility in network architectures, several approaches have been developed. Some of those are Autonomic Network Architecture (ANA), Recursive InterNetwork Architecture (RINA), eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) and Service Oriented Network Architecture (SONATE). The aim of this course is to provide an insight into several future network architectures with hands-on tutorial. After completing this course, the participants will learn
- Problems in the current layered network architecture
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- Deep insight into several future network architecture approaches
- Autonomic Network Architecture (ANA)
- Recursive InterNetwork Architecture (RINA)
- eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA)
- Service Oriented Network Architecture (SONATE)
- Research challenges for future network architectures
- Future Internet experimentation
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As- Salaam alaykum warahmotu llah wabarakaatuh.
I seek refuge in Allah against Shaytan the accursed, in the name of Allah The Most Beneficent The Most Merciful.
We give thanks to Allah (s.w.t), The One Who enjoins justice, good deeds and giving help to far and near relatives and companions. He is the Mighty One who forbids all evil deeds, prohibited acts under Islamic law and all kinds of oppression. May the blessings and peace of Almighty Allah (s.w.t) continue to shower on the gentle soul of the noble Prophet Muhammad, his household, companion and entire generality of Muslim Ummah, till the day of Al-qiyyamah.
Our sermon today will be addressing the concept of Al-Ihsan in Islam, but before I go into discussion we need to have a little glance of where the word Al-Ihsan emanated from in our religion.
At the origin of our Deen (religion) there are three domains which our Deen gave birth to, because the origin of whatever we may call Islam today is Ad-deen (the religion). Allah says:
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"Today I have perfected your religion for you, and have completed my mercy on you and have chosen Islam for you as religion" q. 5 v. 3
The first domain is ISLAM, and it is submission to the will of Allah. This domain is so wide to the extent that even an hypocrite enters within it and is addressed and treated as a Muslim, just because he has submitted to Islam outwardly.
Somebody who is of weak Iman also enters within the domain. And anybody who falls within this category will be called Muslim. Allah has refrained set of people from calling themselves a Muhmeen (believer) when the traits of being a Muhmeen is lost in them, He says in qur'an 49 V. 14
" they said (village Arab) "we believe" say "you believe not but you only, say " we have surrendered (in Islam) for faith has not yet entered in your hearts. But if you obey Allah and His Messenger, He will not decrease anything in reward for your deeds. Verily, Allah is forgiving and merciful."
The second domain is Iman. This is a state of having belief in all the articles of faith i.e God, Messengers, Scriptures, Books, Angels, the day of judgment and Destiny be it good or bad. And this is so specific that an hypocrite can never belong to the class. So, only people of Iman can enter into it, and they are of two categories: people with complete Iman and those who are deficient in Iman. So, the dutiful believer and sinful believer are both called Muhmeen.
The third domain is Ihsan. This is more restricted than second one and it is the highest class one can attain in Deen (religion) and the Prophet Muhammad (saw) has declared that: "No one will enter into it except people of complete Iman" In Sha Allah, we shall be dwelling in detail, in this third domain which also happened to be the topic of our sermon today.
Servant of Allah!
What is Al-Ihsan?
Al-Ihsan is an Arabic word which means perfection or excellence, but in its operational meaning, it means an ability to obtain perfection or excellence in worship such that one will worship Allah as if he sees Him, and although if he cannot see Him, he undoubtedly believe that He (Allah) constantly watching over him and everybody.
The better explanation can be simply obtained from hadith 2 of An-Nawawi's collection where Angel Jubreel asked Prophet Muhammad about Al-Ihsan.
Ih-san can also be seen as a matter of taking one's inner faith (Iman) and showing it in both deed and action. This concept of Al-Ihsan can be divided into categories:
Let us seek for forgiveness from Allah (s.w.t) He is surely there to forgive all our sins…..
We give thanks to Allah and we glorify His name. we beseech His blessing and mercy on entire congregation in Jum'ah today.
So, Al-Ihsan between servant and his God is to perfect all the actions and deeds which Allah (swt) has made a duty upon him, he must do it correctly, purely and sincerely for the sake if Allah (swt). And it is also mandatory on him to follow the dictates of prophet Muhammad (saw).
Allah (swt) says in Qur'an 10 verse 26
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"For the people of Ihsan there will be the best reward of Paradise and something extra (having the honour to see Allah (swt) with their naked eyes"
Also says in Qur'an 16 vers 128
"Truly, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are Muhsinuun (good-doers)"
But, perfection of what is between a person and the rest of people is also essential, it may be in form of rights to be fulfilled on one another or general goodness as regards to our conducts over one another.
Allah (swt) says in the right of parents in Qur'an 17 verse 23
"And your God has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be dutiful to your parents"
He also ordered us to be dutiful, good and generous to these set of people in Qur'an 4 verse 36:
" and do good to parents, kins folk, orphan, the needy, the neighbor who is near of kin, the neighbor who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer, and those (slaves) whom your right hands posses Verily, Allah does not like such as are proud and boastful"
My brothers and sisters in faith!
This concept of Al-Ihsan is not restricted to human being alone, but it also extended to animal folk, where Prophet Muhammad advised in the following Hadith on how animals should be handled when slaughtering:
"Allah has decreed righteousness in everything, and when you slaughters
The perfection of what is between the servant and his soul. This can be easily traced to whatever we do to make ourselves pure in and out of our body, i.e taking good food and drink, wearing good clothe, making our environment to be clean so that our body can be good for worshiping Allah and livelihood.
Even Prophet Muhammad (saw) encouraged people to perfect whatever they choose as their means of their livelihood and that Allah (swt) will also be pleased with them.
It is hereby evident through the verses of Qur'an mentioned here that Allah enjoins every one of us to be dutiful and righteous in whatever that lies between us and our God, and between us and our fellow human beings and between us and our soul. On this note, we must know that Allah (swt) is always watching us on whatever we do.
You can imagine the way you will behave if you are in the front of your superior officer or person of high status, and you obey him just because you know that he is seeing you, would it be possible that you be negligent in your duties in his presence? If answer is no, why do you display negligence when it comes to perform the duty of Whom is closer to you than your jugular vein?
He says in Q. 40 V. 19
"Allah knows the fraud of the eyes and all that the breasts conceal"
He says in Q. 57 V. 4
"…. and He is with you (by His knowledge) wheresoever you may be"
And says in Q. 50 V. 16
"……and we are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by our knowledge)"
With all these, if we cannot see Allah, let us have it within ourselves that He is constantly witnessing whatever we do and will reward us accordingly.
Lets pray and may Allah (swt) make us to witness more Jum'ah on this earth.


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An Evening With John Barrowman at the Villa Marina
ALL-ROUND ENTERTAINER: John Barrowman
Published Date: 03 August 2009
By JADE MADDRELL
IF you're one for a night of razzle dazzle, fun
and hilarity, then this was the show for you.John
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material from his latest album Music Music Music.
The star from the West End delighted the audience
by running on to the stage at the beginning the
show and singing Queen's Don't Stop Me Now, his
spectacular seven-piece band adding to the feel
of extravagance that you knew the show would turn out to be.
Also, four backing dancers adding to the flurry of the songs being performed.
Right from the start, John got the entire
audience involved with the festivities of the
show. He accomplished what many would think was
the impossible, blending his Scottish heritage
he was born and raised in Glasgow with his love of musical theatre.
Extremely entertaining and very cleverly done. He
managed to 'Scottify' songs from musicals such as
Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat.
He proved his diverse musical range by singing
his latest song (currently number five in the
charts) I Made It Through The Rain and another
song from his latest album called What About Us?
This was swiftly followed by a cover of Ronan
Keating's Life is A Roller Coaster, many audience members singing along.
John defiantly intended the show to be a very fun, feel-good but fantastic.
Opening the second half with a disco compilation
including I'm So Excited and Boogie Wonderland,
the audience knew that we were in for another
fantastic part of the show. As he wanted to make
it a very personal show too, doing the thing that
he loves entertaining there were a few tear
jerkers in there such as Bryan Adams' Heaven (yes
I did shed a tear or two, much to the embarrassment of my younger brother).
He made it more personal and interactive, with
the help of his dancers, by getting audience
members up and dancing in the aisles, which I
believe, there was a group of women who carried
on with this. They must have definitely been enjoying the show!
The finale, was the most amazing and diverse finale I have seen.
Beginning with a cover of Can't Take My Eyes Off
You, Barrowman continued to wow when he sang
Livin La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin (very
surprising to see how many people actually know
the words to this song!), followed swiftly by
Cliff Richard's From a Distance and finishing
with I Am What I Am (also the name of Barrowman's
upcoming book released in October) from the
Musical La Cage aux Folles which he is due to star in, in the West End.
The enthralled and ecstatic audience granted him
a well deserved standing ovation.
And for all you Torchwood fans (yes, he said it
would be mentioned in the papers and hey presto!
I had to oblige of course) Barrowman said he felt
it would be 'very silly if they didn't agree to
do a fourth series' so better watch this space and keep your fingers crossed!
All round this was a fantastic show, suitable for everyone.
If he ever returned to the Island I would
recommend to anyone who wanted a fun, musical
theatre orientated night to go and watch his show.
Precious and rare all Love is, gender matters not.
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