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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010 13 The ALS Society of Canada FAMILY DAY WEEKEND WINTER DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Rockwood Naturopathic Clinic presents Have a family fun day while raising money for two organizations in need, ALS Society and Parkinsons. Registration forms will be available on the clinics website at: www.rockwoodnd.com FUN, FOOD, PRIZES, and EXERCISE! What could be better than the satisfaction of knowing you are help- ing out those in need in our very own community. DATE: Sunday, February 14th, 2010 TIME: 11am - 2pm PLACE: Rockwood Naturopathic Clinic 4200 25th Side Road See www.rockwoodnd.com for directions PHONE: 519-853-2443TED ARNOTT, MPP WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS Website: www.tedarnottmpp.com Phone: 1-800-265-2366 Size: 5.145 in. x 1.562 in. Working for All of Us Distracted driver rules now in effect Distracted drivers are a safety risk to themselves as well as all other users of our roadways. It is il- legal in Ontario for drivers to use any electronic de- vices that can cause driver distraction (not exclusive to cell phones) since the legislation came into effect on October 26, 2009. This includes typical texting devices, iPhones, iPods as well as cell phones. The OPPs initial focus was on the education for the first three months of this legislation, but as of Monday, officers ramped up enforcement of this legislation in an effort to curb message texting, and hand held cell phone and other electronic usage while driving. The Countering Dis- t r ac t ed Dr iv ing and Promoting Green Trans- portation Act prohibits the use of devices with display screens and hand- held communication and entertainment devices ex- cept when these devices are used in a manner pre- scribed by the legislation. Devices exempt from being prohibited for use by drivers under the proposed legislation in- clude: display screens of GPS navigation devices; hand held communica- tion and similar devices as long as they are used as prescribed by legislation (hands free sets); commercially-used logistical transportation tracking systems; collision avoidance systems; and instruments gauges and systems providing information regarding the status of systems of the vehicle. Drivers may place emergency calls to the police, fire department and emergency medic- al services. If possible, drivers should pull off the road before making an emergency call. As of Monday, Wel- lington OPP officers started to issue tickets to drivers found in vio- lation of this legislation. The typical fines issued will be $155 for these in- fractions. Wellington OPP is committed to promoting and enhancing the road safety of all users of our roadways. Police want to remind drivers that driv- ing in winter weather is tricky enough at times. If you need to use a cell phone or electronic de- vice, be smart and pull off the road and park it before making that call. Valentines dinner and dance Want to romance your sweetie for Valentines Day? Tickets are sti l l available for the May- ors Valentine dinner and dance being hosted by East Wellington Commun- ity Services (EWCS) and the Erin and District Lions Club. The mayors in question are Chris White of Guelph/ Eramosa and Mayor Finnie of Erin. The event features a catered dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, a 50/50 draw and a cash bar. Money raised will help fund EWCS programs and services. For ticket information call 519-833-9696. Valentine Tea Members of the Nasai- weya Historical Society will serve high tea at Victorian Valentine Teas on Febru- ary 13 & 14 at the former Nassagaweya schoolhouse on the Fifth Line at 15 Side Road. Reservations are recom- mended for two seatings scheduled at 1 and 3 p.m. on February 13, and 1 p.m. on February 14. For infor- mation call 905-854-4827. Stamp your passport Rockwood merchants have come up with a unique plan to help persuade Rock- wood residents to shop locally. Theyve created a passport that will be mailed to all village residents con- taining information about local businesses. All of the businesses are profiled in the passport that contains a question that can be answered by visiting the business or checking out its website. People can answer the questions and submit them to the Village Sweet Shop to be entered in a draw for prizes. Ballots must be in before March 16 and are available at 12 Rockwood businesses. The draw will be made on March 17, and the first 12 correctly completed passports will earn priz- es. ROCKWOOD Around Heritage of Eden Mills celebrated In 2010, Eden Mills village, situated in the river valley of the Eramosa, looks much like it did 100 years ago. Before then, with its cedar wetlands, it was the favoured hunting and fishing grounds of the Neutral Indians or Attiwandaronk, people of the deer. Founded by the Kribs brothers in 1842, Kribs Mills, was renamed Eden Mills in 1846 by the new mill owner, Adam Argo. Argo renamed the village, as to him the lo- cation seemed to be as beautiful as the Garden of Eden. In the early 30s, Eden Mills was a favourite cottage va- cation destination, with a stop on the electric radial train line that ran from Guelph to Toronto. Life in Eden in the 50s was idyllic and community-oriented. In winter, kids spent their spare time skating on the pond and toboggan- ing down killer hill, and in summer, swimming in the mill pond. Social life revolved around the two churches, the village hall and the softball diamond. On Sunday February 7 the Eden Mills and District Community Club will celebrate the unique history of the village, hosting Eden Mills History Day at the vil- lage hall. Club president, Chris Wilson is enthusiastic about the day, and notes that it is important to create a time and place to share our collective stories and to make history fun and interesting for all ages. History Day Coordinator, Barb Marshall learned to love history through her grandfather, Norm Marshall, who owned and operated Marshalls General Store and the Post Office in Eden Mills for over forty years (1925 - 1967). Grandpa instilled in me and my three broth- ers, a passion for the history of the area and our pioneer roots, Marshall said. The Marshalls are descendants of the first pioneers who settled in Nassagiweya Township. Barbs brother Michael, is one of a few who were born in and lived their entire life in the village. Mike, 56, re- calls life in his grandfathers store, People would come from all over to purchase grandpas famous old ched- dar cheese and thick slab bacon, which was wrapped in brown paper cut from a big roll, and tied with a string. Along with Mike, Wilda MacDougall and Mel ( Squeak) Tolton are two other villagers who have spent their whole lives in the village. Special to the event this year, Allison Montgomery will be on hand with her new childrens book, The Ad- ventures of Eden Mills, co-authored with her mother Patricia Sanders, who lived in Eden Mills as a child in 1948. Dr. Barb Kingscote, retired veterinarian and author of Ride the Rising Wind who along with her husband, Dr. A. Kingscote, founded Spirit Valley Farm, Eden Mills in the 1960s, will be in attendance. Dr. Kingscote also started the 1st Spirit Valley Girl Guide District. Enthusiastic young historian Eric Brown, 20, who is helping coordinate the event, moved to Eden Mills when he was four weeks old. I love looking at the old pic- tures and imagining what it used to be like, not so long ago, when there where two general stores, a blacksmith shop, a taxidermist and a saw mill, Brown said. For Eden Mills History Day, over twenty families and groups, including historical societies and churches have reserved tables to display their historical items and photos. Displays from the Township of Guelph Eram- osas Heritage Committee will also be there. Tea, coffee, juice and homemade baked goods will be offered for sale, to enjoy while you swap stories and soak up the history. Come out and learn about the unique history of the village and its families, and visit. The Eden Mills History Day run from Sunday Febru- ary 7, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Eden Mills Hall, York Street. The $2 Admission will benefit Eden Mills Commun- ity programs. To reserve a table to show your historical pictures or objects/family genealogy/pictures call Barb 519-856- 4463.