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Dr. Temple Grandin speaks at Cattlemen’s Association barbeque held in Blackstock Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of Animal Science at Colorado State Universi- ty, world-renowned for her development of humane livestock handling systems was the keynote speaker at The Durham Cattlemen’s Association Beef Barbeque held June 8 at the farm of Kevin Kemp, Blackstock. Dr. Grandin was named one of 2010s “100 most we influential People in the Dr. Temple Grandin World” by Time Magazine. Karen Yellowlees, secretary treasurer of the Durham Federation of Agriculture said that close to 350 people Just wanted to thank you for assisting us in the sale of our Resort... attended the barbecue and they “sat in rapt attention as being we tried to SELL PRIVATELY and tried to save $$8, we realize Dr. Grandin spoke on several topics related to animal 4 ibility of legal issues behaviour and to autism’. we avoided, being it was. a mor i f sale. We ended up Dr. Grandin, who is now 64, is autistic and didn’t with more $$$ in our pocket and way isting y speak until she was 4 years old. Images, not words, filled expertise. Thanks again, J and J. her head. Her ability to think in pictures has made her a visionary. She is a doctor and professor of animal science, an inventor and an accomplished writer. Her book, Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism, was made into an HBO movie called Temple Grandin in 2010. The movie starred Claire Danes and Julia Ormond. Ms. Yellowlees said that “Dr. Grandin, with only a reference page of notes in her hand, spoke freely and joy i the Trent in this easily about the current research she is involved in with ; eae ue sq ae Aprox pet Me frontage by 259 ft regards to animal behaviour. She also mentioned how eee ee sacliedl garage: past research and her ability to “see in pictures” has oA provided the basis for improvements in animal handling (=a —~ facilities’. Following her address, she answered ques- - 24 tions from the audience. “This is one amazing lady and we were fortunate to have her at our BBQ event,” Ms. Yellowlees commented. Ete) Sélutions Opportunity knocks for this waterfront ‘Trailer Resort business in RAY HOBBS GA GE Time Bobcaygeon. Call Brian 905-430-3000 for particulars. win basen for over 50 seats fora BRIA A CAN Owned and Operated by New OKER SAVE Brian Tassell We b. it 2 A A PEA BRO 182 Northport Road epsite: 905-430-3000 Unit #8 & #9 ° e1Rage Port Perry ‘ 905-982-0450 or dire 90 60 53 i mswebsolutions.com CYiceerscmiietsy || Www.cmswebsolutions.com b ay@live.co FOCUS - JULY 2012 45 07. JULY FOCUS 64 pages.indd 45 12-06-25 11:25 AM