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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 13 Castles Teaberry CafWere Moving Home To Nova Scotia!! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their support over the past nine years! Last Day - Saturday, July 11 If youre ever in New Glasgow, N.S., stop by our new restaurant - West Side Bistro. We would love to see you! Phil & Darlene Castle IMP LAN T DEN TUR ES ROCKWOOD Ring Around with Rebecca Ring GRCA Family Fishing No fishing license? No problem. The GRCA in- vites everyone to Family Fishing Day from July 10 to 12 at several con- servation areas, including Rockwood, where you can fish for trout (stocked each spring) and native popula- tions of bass, bullhead and carp without a licence. Also at the park this weekend, on July 11 at 10 a.m., hang out with creepy creatures. Meet the park naturalists by the trailer behind the mini-putt to cuddle a rat, hold a snake, and wear a cockroach broach. On Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m., meet the park nat- uralists by the Mill muins for a Swamp Tromp. Ex- plore the water world of Rockwood. Dip-net with a naturalist and look for frogs, fish, and inverte- brates near the Harris Mill ruins. Be prepared to get your feet wet. On Thursday, July 30 at 8 p.m., meet at the trailer behind the mini- putt for a night hike. Check out the nighttime creatures that live in the park, such as bats and owls. Help Mackenzie Treat yourself and the family to Gold Metal Rib- bon ice cream at the Village Sweet Shop and help Mack- enzie Queen get to the Team SickKids World Transplant Games in Australia. Mack- enzie received a precious gift last year she received a new heart and a bright future. The 17-year old wants to repre- sent her donor family, her family, Guelph and Canada at the Team SickKids World Transplant Games in Aus- tralia from August 22 to 30. The purpose of the games is to create awareness about or- gan donation and show the benefits of successful trans- plantation. Leah Youngblut, owner of The Village Sweet Shop, was so touched by Mackenzies story that she decided to help out. For the month of July, she is donat- ing all proceeds from the sale of Gold Metal Ribbon ice cream to help Macken- zie and her family get to the games, so treat yourself and feel even better about it. Market on the Green St. Johns Anglican Church is helping the buy- local movement with its Market-on-the-Green every other Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. all summer long. Come out this Saturday, July 11, to buy fresh and local produce, art and handmade crafts by local artisans. Call (519) 856-9211 for more in- formation. RIDING FOR SIGHT: Rockwoods Meghan Vanderyt (left) raised $10,500 for Ride for Sight 2009. She is shown in Collingwood with Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion and Dale Turner, who is the first Canadian to have some sight restored with a new gene therapy. Submitted Photo Rockwood girl, 14, raises $10,500 for Ride for Sight By Rebecca Ring Rockwoods Meghan Vanderyt is a fundraising phe- nom. The 14-year old raised $10,550 for the Ride for Sight 2009, bringing her total to $18,000 in her fight against blindness. At the age of 11, Vanderyt was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative genetic eye disease. She is basically night blind and has never seen the stars. She is slowly losing her peripheral vision and will never be able to drive. She sometimes has a hard time navigating her way and bumps into things. None of this slows her down though. Along with friends and family, she is making a huge impact in creating awareness and raising funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada (FFB). The FFB, which organiz- es the annual Ride for Sight fundraising event, has grown to become Canadas leading private supporter of retina re- search, with over $16 million donated to groundbreaking eye research at universi- ties and hospitals across the country. Their vision is to re- store the gift of sight to people living with genetic forms of blindness. Ride for Sight is a national event, with 100% of the dona- tions going towards research. Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over participate. Meghan takes part in the Central On- tario Ride for Sight, which was hosted by the City of Collingwood this year. Un- fortunately, the weather was not ideal, with heavy rain, but many dedicated riders and their families came out to show their support. Dale Turner was there, who is the first Canadian to have under- gone a new gene therapy that has restored some of his vi- sion. Meghans mother, Katie, says it was very exciting to see that gains are being made in research and treatment for dis- ease related blindness. Mayor Hazel McCallion of Missis- sauga was Master of Services and sent the Riders off on their remarkable ride in the rain. Meghans outgoing, free spirit and love of life really shows what a teen can accom- plish when given a disability they did not ask for, says Katie, She has met her chal- lenges head on, and she truly is amazing. Her vision loss has not stopped her in anyway. Meghan is looking forward to entering grade nine this fall at John F. Ross CVI Secondary School in Guelph. Fundraising and creat- ing awareness of retinal diseases is very important to the Vanderyt family. They are confident a treatment or even a cure will be found in Meghans lifetime. Their work helps them become a part of that excitement. They are already thinking of ways to raise money for next year and are looking forward to Ride for Sight 2010. Wellington O.P.P. Report 4th Line break-in S o m e t i m e b e t w e e n 12:45pm and 3:55pm on Monday, June 6, unknown suspect(s) broke into a resi- dence on the Fourth Line of Guelph-Eramosa Township. The suspect(s) gained entry by forcing open the front door and, once inside, removed a 52 flat screen television and a quantity of jewellery. The suspect(s) then fled. Anyone who may have any information that might assist the Police in solving this crime is asked to contact the Rockwood office of the County of Wellington OPP at 519-856-1506 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimes- toppers-wellington.com. Domestic violence Last Saturday, July 4 at 11:51am, officers from Wel- lington OPP responded to a report of a domestic dis- turbance at a campground in Rockwood. Investigation revealed that the suspect assaulted his wife and two children. . The suspect fled the scene and was later ap- prehended by Chatham-Kent Police. A 42-year-old male from Dresden, ON was arrested and faces charges of Assault (3 counts). He was held in custody and appeared in Guelph Court on July 6 for a bail hearing. Speeder of the Week Constable Kevin Driscolll of the OPP Highway Safe- ty Division was conducting speed enforcement on High- way 6 in Mapleton on Friday, July 3 when he observed a Ford Mustang travelling at a high rate of speed. He activated his radar and the vehicle entered the beam and recorded a speed of 140 km/h in a 80 km/h zone. A 25-year-old Fergus woman faces a charge of Racing a Motor Vehicle. She is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on Septem- ber 2, 2009.