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Formed a year-and-half ago, the group tends to the needs and wants of older adults–residents who are 55 years-old and older. Their work is anchored by the City of Guelph's Older Adult Strategy that was adopted in 2014. It outlines goals and strategies in areas ranging from community support and health services to transportation.

The role of Age Friendly Guelph "is to lead, uphold and advocate" on behalf of older adults," said Wendy Kornelsen, the city's acting

program manager, Recreation & Parks/ Public Services. This involves "co-ordinating the implementation of prioritized recommendations."

For example, "People said they wanted an array of housing options available for them to age in place, and that they were concerned this may not be available, accessible or affordable," said Kornelsen.

Age Friendly Guelph's housing work group "is working on building awareness of seniors' needs related to housing,"she said. "They are working on the goal to expand the supply of affordable housing."

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The social participation group is working with University of Guelph students "to determine what next steps are needed," in terms of recreational needs for seniors.

The community support and health services working group has established a relationship with the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network. They have advocated that WWLHIN continue to support the Community Paramedicine program delivered

by Guelph EMS. There is no shortage of older adult issues to be tackled, said

L to r: Stephen Abram, Executive Director of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries, Lisa Lawless of Lawless Creative and The Guelph Public Library C.E.O. Steve Kraft. Mr. Abram was in Guelph hosting an evening of discussion on "The Changing Roles of Public Libraries" held June 7th at the main branch. Lisa Lawless was pictured with Stephen and Steve representing a partnership with The Guelph Public Library, Venture Guelph Publications Ltd., Lawless Creative and the Guelph Bugle and their collaborative fundraising initiative to create a community cookbook filled with local recipes and the stories behind them–Eat, Enjoy, Explore. (More details inside this issue.)

Kornelsen. Among them are things like sidewalk maintenance, curb cuts, street crossings and snow clearing services. A large and looming worry for seniors, said Kornelsen, is that "people told us more could be done for those who require a greater degree of assistance to stay at home, or to return to their home after a hospital stay."

Possible solutions are being investigated by Age Friendly Guelph.

The group currently is comprised of 11 members, They represent

older adults, community organizations serving seniors, businesses serving seniors, volunteer organizations for seniors, caregivers of older adults, and city staff.

"Anyone can get involved in making Guelph age friendly," she said. "The whole community benefits from being an age friendly city."

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Older adults are loyal customers!

So says the Age Friendly Guelph leadership team, To prove the point it is hosting a business symposium and luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 22 at the Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre.

“Is you business age friendly?” is the theme of the event said an Age Friendly Guelph backgrounder.The group said it’s an “opportunity to support local businesses in adopting age-friendly practices.” It notes, “Implementing simple strategies that appeal to the needs of older adults is good for business.”

Liz Cunningham of the Age Friendly Academy is the symposium’s guest speaker.

This free event is funded by at the Government of Ontario. It’s designed to help businesses recognize current efforts supporting an aging population, said the release. Providing “community information supports and age-friendlybusiness strategies for those who would like to increase their business,” is also the aim of the event.

Online pre-registration is required at guelph.ca/agefriendly.

Age Friendly Guelph also welcomes community members to get involved in the initiative.

For more information: 519-822-1260 x 2684 TTY 519-826-9771 email: agefriendly@guelph.ca

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It’s the time of year when people start vacationing in earnest. If you fly to your destination and are renting a vehicle, here is a cost saving insurance tip. While car rentals may be inexpensive at times, the insurance on that rental may be costly.

When you have Collision coverage on your own vehicle through your broker, you will more often than not have car rental protection already in place.

The average cost for car rental coverage on your own policy can be $ 50 a year compared to car rental companies that charge $10 a day.

The coverage is called Liability for Non-owned Automobiles or OPCF 27.

Typically, this extra protection provides coverage for you and any listed driver on your own automobile policy while you rent a vehicle valued at $50,000.00 or less up to a maximum rental period of 30 consecutive days.

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Contact your broker to confirm that you have this important protection in place. Upon arrival at your destination tell your rental company all you need is the keys and the directions out of the airport. Safe Travels!

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2016 Fred Black Scholarship Award Recipients Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium recently awarded scholarships to local high school students.

The winners were judged on aspects of their academic results, school club membership, sports involvement, community volunteer work and employment experience.

The recipients: • Jo-Anna McCabe, St. James Catholic High School (School Representative: Denise Burns,Teacher) •Mel Timmings, College Heights Secondary School (School Representative: Katie Angus,Teacher) •Rachael Smith, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School (School Representative: Coleen Driscoll, Head of the Guidance Department) •Andy Chea, Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (School Representative: Aline Cool, Guidance Department) •Jake Schuller Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (School Representative: Al Baribeau,Teacher) •Chloe MacLeod, Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School (School Representative: Heather Yates, Head of the Guidance and Cooperative Education) •Kate Parr, John F Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute (School Representative: Trent Bewick,Teacher) The scholarships were awarded in memory of Fred Black, one of the clubs founding charter members. Fred was often present at the meetings when the scholarships were awarded to community high school graduates pursuing further education.The scholarships remain a key, annual youth initiative of the club. Fred died May 2, 2007 shortly after his 90th birthday.

The Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium was officially chartered in October 1991 and is celebrating its 25th year with almost 60 members.They are the 2nd largest club in Guelph and have been delivering Ribfest on the last weekend of August for the past 19 years.The club meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at Cutten Fields, 190 College Avenue, East.

President of the Club for 2015-2016 year is Scott VanEngen, a longtime volunteer with various organizations in the Guelph community and a Rotarian since 2006.

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by Marty Williams, Executive Director, Downtown Guelph Business Association

At a time when the word “diversity” is coming dangerously close to cliché, I find myself an ever more vocal proponent of it as it applies to healthy cities. When I say diversity I mean “all kinds of people,” and by all kinds I mean . . . all kinds.

Here in Downtown Guelph one aspect of diversity that has a focus for us recently is accessibility. We are very concerned that the historic downtown built form like we have here has barriers that may never be fully removed, that unless we tear it down and start again (and perhaps command winter to stop with the snow and ice) there will never be 100 percent accessibility. So what can we do? Everything we can.

To that end we have been working in partnership with a group called the Guelph Accessibility Project (GAP) and with the City of Guelph’s “Age Friendly” initiative. Together we are hosting an event called All Access Downtown Guelph. It’s on June 25th from 11am-3pm, and starts in St. George’s Square and we showcasing and shining a light on all the accessibility we’ve got.

There are a number of things to be proud of:

will be out during the All Access event as a colourful reminder of just how many businesses want to do something to make their stores and restaurants more accessible.

• For the last few years we have been promoting the Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) service standards for businesses where training for small businesses was conducted through an “Enabling Change” grant funded by the Province.

These improvements are harder to see than some of the physical improvements–but it is no less important. The right information and the right approach goes a long way to welcome people with accessibility challenges, and, in providing practical support to customers, savvy business folks are making training of their staff on these standards a part of their regular routine.

Downtown Guelph is working to improve our accessibility score wherever we can. I am very happy to report that two major renovations happening at Petrie Building and the former Ackers store will have elevators and other features to make them fully accessible. Which is, of course, the right thing to do for its own • One big improvement is thanks to the City of Guelph: they pulled up the old red bricks that were sake–but there is also a smart business case for it too. Accessible floor space invites and allows making the sidewalks treacherous for some and replaced them with smooth concrete. This alone has more people in; it means everybody looking to made things much better for folks with mobility dine or shop or get to a service you provide will limitations of some kind. be able to find you and access your business.

• We have also just completed a major inventory of And that’s worth money. retail and restaurants to catalogue what components We will continue to work with community of accessibility are available where. We are using groups, individuals and governments at every Access Now (http://accessnow.me) which is a level to improve accessibility in Downtown crowdsourcing app that lets people know what accessible features there are at a particular business. Guelph. It is another measure of diversity and a barometer of a healthy city, and we • And, working with GAP, last fall we launched the must always be looking for innovative and Stop Gap program which saw over 35 businesses sensible ways (like the examples above) to make with a step up to their entrance door agree to proit better. vide custom made ramps on request. Those ramps

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Wellington Catholic District School Board’s senior manufacturing students from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School took part in a week-long Precision Machining Experiential Learning–Pilot Programat the Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing. Students first took part in a training course and then applied their learning on the shop floor applying various aspects of design and assembly usingAutoCAD and Solid Works and operating CNC and manual tooling machines in the production of what students call “a very cool “ tape dispenser.

During this week-long experiential learning, Kevin Brook, Skills Development Trainer at Linamar said “The students’ performance exceeded his expectations!” Classroom teacher Gerry Della Savia feels this pilot project provides an authentic students experience to expand and refine classroom learning.

This pilot project is an example of experiential learning as outlined in the Ministry of Education’s draft Community-Connected Experiential Learning Policy Framework that encourages school boards to partner with community businesses and organizations to provide students with opportunities to learn outside the classroom.

Linamar’s HR Director Shaun Scott and HR Manager Michelle Morris work closely with local school boards to provide students with opportunities to explore career pathways in manufacturing through workplace tours, co-operative education placements, classroom presentations, as well as apprenticeship opportunities for students as they graduate from high school.

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Employer designation from the Provincial Partnership Council (PPC), Linamar is committed to providing student opportunitiesthat ensure future generations are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to engage and drive forward our society.

Ron Aimola, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator agrees that today's students need learning that goes beyond the classroom. School-work programs expand students' learning by helping them: • understand more about the industries they may want to pursue in the future • get exposure to career options in industries they may not have known about or even considered • develop essential workplace skills • see how their in-class learning can be applied in the workplace • make more informed decisions about their education and career path so they make a successful transition into the job market

Aimola says “Giving students the chance to explore different career options and build their skills in a variety of pathways help them better prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.”

Our Lady of Lourdes Vice Principal, Marty Bell is grateful to Linamar Corporation for providing this incredible school-work learning experience.

For more information on how your organization might offer a similar learning opportunity for students, contact Ron Aimola, OYAP Coordinator at raimola@wellingtoncdsb.ca

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Here's the difference–it's not ALL about the eat, and read. Occasionally I do all three at the same a rack or in someone’s hands having recipes, its' the stories behind them. This fundraistime! What a pleasure to know that this your story read or your ad seen! new cookbook, Eat, Explore, Enjoy, will be an inspiOur choice to go with only six pub- ing publication will be “One part recipe, one part story, one part community building.” ration to both cooks and readers alike. These unique lications a year has offered us the time to create more viable opportunities to get your ‘name’ out there.

In January we created–along with Lawless Creative and the Guelph Over 400 community members gathered at the of the Guelph Y Teenage Parents Program-TAPPs).

Bugle–Guelph’s New Resident Guide River Run Centre to celebrate and recognize 56 The 2016 Women of Distinction™ recipients are: and website welcometoguelph.ca. outstanding women who are making a difference Arts & Culture: Judith Yan Also, as you’ll see in this issue, we locally and–in some cases–internationally! The Business & Entrepreneurs: Tania Framst are embarking on a fundraising cook- event celebrated these community leaders in 11 Education & Training: Dr. Karen Landman book for our Guelph Public Library, different categories, and honoured one recipient in Health, Wellness & Recreation: Helen Fishburn once again with Lawless Creative and each category, as well as two Lifetime Achievement Information Technology: Sharon Bennett the Guelph Bugle. recipients and a Turning Point recipient (the Public Sector: Rosemarie Coombs We are always mixing it up here at Turning Point Award is reserved for a participant Science & Research: Dr. Robin R. Milhausen Venture, change is great and it makes the day to day fun and exciting.

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for maintaining and tracking the plan, setting definite times for reviewing the plan together (if one spouse has been charged with managing the budget). As well, this budget should contain a provision for building up emergency funds to avoid the use of debt in unexpected situations.

Finally, an investment strategy plan should start to take shape early if long term financial satisfaction and an economically rewarding relationship is to ensue. I recommend seeking out an advisor with whom you can establish a good working relationship with to assist you in providing solid advice to achieve the investment goals of the partnership.

Opening up these matters early in the relationship will definitely be a factor in the long term success of the union.

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Eat, Enjoy, Explore–Guelph recipes and the stories behind them keepsakes will make perfect gifts that highlight not only our wonderful foodie community, but also Guelph’s diverse and rich heritage.”

Copies of the cookbook will be available for sale at all Guelph Public Library locations starting in November. (A perfect stocking stuffer!)

All proceeds from cookbook sales go to the Guelph Public Library (GPL).

A collaboration of GPL, Venture Guelph Publications Ltd., Lawless Creative and Guelph Bugle.

21st Annual Women of Distinction™ Celebrating women in our community Trades & Labour: Sascha Bosse Voluntary Community Services: Kimberley Rogers Young Women (Ages 16-19): Mariah Olczak Young Women (Ages 20-24): Julia Romagnoli Lifetime Achievement (Health, Wellness & Recreation): Marianne Walker Lifetime Achievement (Trades & Labour): Jessica Steinhäuser Turning Point Award: Megan Johnston

Find out what is happening in the community on our calendar of events

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Guelph Arts Council staff and Board members at the GAC 2016 Annual General Meeting.

Back row l to r: Angela Delodder, Patti Broughton (Executive Director), Greg Pinks, Cynthia Kinnunen, Jennifer Jarvis, Ian Muller, Perrin Valli. Front row l to r: Laurel McKellar, Kayla-Wray Amy, Katie Wilde (Operations & Program Manager). Absent: Janét Aizenstros, Nan Hogg, Chelsey Rae Hooker, Ella Pauls, Gabriella Vegvari. Artwork by First Nations artist Donald Chrétien, on exhibition at Silence until the end of June. (supplied photo)

Free family fun was had by all in attendance at the Guelph Youth Music Centre during Knightsfest 2016! (supplied photo)

Rotary Club of Guelph presents the July 1, 2016 Canada Day celebrations in Rverside Park!

Food and fun in the park.

A family friendly event. Fireworks display at dusk.

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Community comes together to raise over $60,000 in essential funding The audience at Hospice Wellington’s fourth Embracing Beauty event this past Saturday at the Hanlon Convention Centre was treated to a glittering New York- style runway show featuring incredible fashions, stunning footwear and extravagant Avant-Garde hair styles.

But even in the midst of all of that glitz and glamour, no one would argue that the highlight of the evening occurred when Guelph personality, Paul Osborne, took to the stage to share his family’s very personal experience with Hospice Wellington.

Osborne, an education administrator, local sports writer, father of three and widower, told of his family’s Hospice Wellington journey three years ago, when his wife Susan chose to spend her final days on-site at the state of the art residence in Guelph’s south end. Paul explains,“As a caregiver, a husband and a father, being able to lean on hospice in a time when I myself was existing in a fog and dealing with my own deep grief and pain was like being tossed a lifeline.

Hospice and their team of experts lifted so many burdens, and allowed us just to be together as a family for those last few, very precious days.”

Hospice Wellington offers compassionate support and expert care to individuals and their families through the end-of-life journey both This issue is available online

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Back when the Waterworks Act was created in 1879, water in Guelph was delivered by a team of just three people, and only for firefighting use. In 1880, a natural spring was discovered during construction activities, and Guelph expanded its service to include water supply to homes and businesses.

Then to now By 1883, the City had built 98 hydrants for firefighting needs, and 20 kilometers of pipes to carry water. Today, we have over 2,000 fire hydrants and 545 kilometers of water supply pipes that provide safe and reliable drinking water. All laid out, those pipes would stretch from Guelph to Ottawa!

Get great Guelph water on the go Since 2013, the Guelph Water Wagon has provided easy access to tap water at outdoor community events. The Water Wagon helps community organizers reduce waste and provides free, safe drinking water to participants.

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on-site at their 10 bed residence, and in the community at private residences.

“While there is no charge to our clients, Hospice Wellington could not exist without the community donations and support we receive to supplement available government funding,” explains Todd Fraleigh, Executive Director, Hospice Wellington.“We are beyond thrilled with the awareness and success of this fantastic fundraising event, and we are so grateful to Derrick and Julio and the team at Valentini’s for their hard work and creativity. They have tapped into a new, younger audience for us to connect with.”

Embracing Beauty was brought to life in 2013 by Derrick Rutherford and Julio Rodriguez, owners of Valentini Hair Design & Esthetics, and has since grown to become one of the hottest tickets in town.“We travel throughout Canada and across the globe performing at industry hair, beauty and fashion events. That is something that the general public typically doesn’t get to see,” explains Derrick.

“We thought it would be fun to share a little peek behind the sequined curtain with our clients in Guelph, and help raise awareness and funds for Hospice Wellington at the same time.”

The evening featured a New York style runway show, Avant Garde

Superhero Run for Kidsability: June 19 at Exhibition Park Canada Day in the Park: July 1 at Riverside Park Art on the Street: July 16 in Downtown Guelph Rotary Ribfest: Aug. 26-28 at Riverside Park Guelph Jazz Festival: September 16-17 at Market Square VegFest: September 25 at Goldie Mill CIBC Run for the Cure: October 2 at St. George’s Square

styling by celebrated Matrix Canada hair artist, Derek Wierzbicki, a live auction, and scotch tasting.

All funds raised at Embracing Beauty go towards supporting Hospice Wellington’s many community programs and services such as grief and bereavement care, counseling and services; art therapy; caregiver support and volunteer training.

Hospice Wellington Embracing Beauty Avante Garde Show April 23, 2016. (supplied photo)

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Guelph Youth Music Centre family fun during KnightsFest 2016!

The GYMC held a free family day Medieval Festival called KNIGHTSFEST. Over 500 enthusiastic adults and children showed up to participate in a number of activities from the medieval era.

“Whether looking for a Knight in shining armour, or a good sword fight, everyone had a good time,” said Gabriella Currie-Ziegler, executive director of the GYMC .“This was the first year for KnightsFest, but it won’t be the last.” The festival was supported by a grant from

the Guelph Community Foundation, and a donation from the TD Bank.“We’re hoping to get support again for KnightsFest 2017,” added Currie-Ziegler.

Blackthorn Productions, a professional production company specializing in medieval festival production was called in to “set the stage”, creating displays and activities such as armour workshops, combat demonstrations, Hit the Knight, Trebuchet, Children’s archery, and more. Children also created brass rubbings, courtesy of

Grace Carrothers of Medieval Brass Rubbings. Audience was granted by the King and Queen, and everyone delighted in the antics of the jester/magician.

Plan on attending KNIGHTSFEST at the GYMC on Family Day, Monday, February 13, 2017.

Established in 1992, the GYMC is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to education, enrichment and fostering the development of youth through music and the arts.. www.gymc.ca

Fundraiser BBQ On June 8, 2016 the Home Health and Wellness Network held a barbeque at Action Mobility on Edinburgh Rd in Guelph to raise money for Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.

Members are pictured here with Ann Caine from Sunrise.

Art on the Street 2016 Guelph’s annual Art on the Street, co-presented by Guelph Arts Council and the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA), will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Art on the Street is an exhibition and sale that has become a favourite summer event for locals and visitors of all ages. It attracts several thousand art lovers each year, as well as those new to the arts scene.

As the city’s largest outdoor juried exhibition and sale, Art on the Street spotlights the work of local and visiting artists. Just a few of the artists and art mediums that will be showcased along Quebec Street in temporary, open-air studios include: Bunny Safari Pottery, Clive Lewis (print-maker), Blue Iris Studios (pottery/porcelain jewelry), The Ironwood Anvil (blacksmith), Silkpulp (hand-cut paper), Stefanie Gogan (oil painting), and Colin Giesbrecht (watercolours), an artist whose work you have to see up close!

Children of all ages are invited to create their own work in St. George’s Square at The Children’s Arts Festival.

Prior to the event, the DGBA will pair artists with numerous downtown businesses to present Art in the Shops from July 11th to 16th.

This presents an opportunity for artists to display their work and for the city to enjoy Guelph’s rich cultural community among the beautiful streets, shops, and eateries of Downtown Guelph. The event is free to visitors and is open to all ages. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award! For more information, please visit guelpharts.ca or downtownguelph.com.

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Representatives from Guelph Police Service and Skyline Group of Companies received Corporate Service awards at Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures annual volunteer banquet. Wanda Lucier received the Community Volunteer of the Year award.

Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures celebrates 25 years of volunteerism Unseasonably hot and muggy temperatures didn’t stop over 100 of Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures’ volunteers and staff members from enjoying a delicious dinner in celebration of the charity’s incredible volunteer efforts–as well as its 25th anniversary.

Guests enjoyed a catered dinner served by volunteers from Skyline, with food from Einstein’s Café, as well as cupcakes for dessert from Sweet Temptations Bakery. Guitarist Bob McLean provided music, and one of Shelldale’s younger community members even delighted the audience with a song.

Several of Guelph’s notable community members were present to take part in the celebration, including city councillors and members of Guelph Police. Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures also gave Corporate Volunteer of the Year, Partner Volunteer of the Year and Community Volunteer of the Year awards to Skyline, Guelph Police Service, and community member Wanda Lucier, respectively.

“Our volunteers are everything to us, and we can’t celebrate them enough,” said Lorri Sauvé, Program Director at Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures.

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For 25 years, Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures has been providing social supports and programs for more than 1,000 families and children in Guelph. The charity is currently in dire need of donations from the community to keep its programs alive, many of which directly impact the lives of hundreds of kids in Guelph’s most high-needs areas.

“We’re very honoured and proud to be celebrating 25 years of supporting families in the Onward Willow area of Guelph. This is also a time where we’re in need of support from the community to keep our programs running,” said Sauvé. “The children and parents in our community depend on us for the supports we provide, and another 25 years from now, we want to be able to celebrate our 50th year of support.”

Shelldale Better Beginnings, Better Futures is a non-profit organization in Guelph, ON that provides preventative programs for more than 1,000 of the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Its programs include preschool programs, after-school programs, breakfast club, workshops, summer camps, and various parenting and community supports. It is co-located with various partners who provide services and programs in a community hub.

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Insights juried art exhibition–Wellington County Museum!

Rotary Club of Guelph needs Volunteers for their Canada Day in the Park event.

One of the most visually interesting art exhibitions of the year, Insights, returns to Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) this summer. Displaying a wide range of original art, this annual juried show is organized and sponsored by the Elora Arts Council Insights Committee, and runs June 15 to September 4. “Fibre art, photography, paintings, and three-dimensional works are all highlighted, showcasing the creativity of emerging and wellestablished artists in the County,� says Curator Susan Dunlop. “Insights is always a popular exhibit because the quality and variety of artwork is exceptional. In its 37th year, this exhibit is one of the largest and longest-running art exhibitions in Ontario.�

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Please join us at the opening reception on Wednesday, June 15 from 7 to 9 pm at the WCMA. The awards presentation begins at 8 pm. Enjoy music, refreshments and wonderful art!

As an added feature, the Insights Committee has organized a Walk with the Jurors for Sunday, June 19 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Jurors Susan Dobson, Renann Isaacs and Paul Morin will share how their ideas and sensibilities shaped the exhibit. Admission is $5.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. The Galleries are open weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and on weekends from 1 to 5 pm. Admission by donation. www.wellington.ca/museum

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The 2016 Oak Tree project will focus on the best ideas from local charities to attract, develop and celebrate volunteerism individually and/or in collaboration with one another. The winning charity will win a minimum of $5,000 and all finalists will receive $2,000.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Launching our third year is exciting for The Mactaggart Family and our very generous sponsors,â&#x20AC;? commented Will Mactaggart, Oak Tree Project lead and Director, Wealth Management at the local Richardson GMP office.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our focus on strengthening volunteers in our community is a very personal one for us all. Our parents planted a seed in us at an early age that giving time and money is a responsibility and opportunity to build community.â&#x20AC;?

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corporate philanthropy for other companies wanting to support local charities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be a part of Oak Tree 2016,â&#x20AC;? commented Al Beingessner from The Corinne Beingessner Fund, hosted at the Guelph Community Foundation.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving back to community is important to our family which is why we set up this fund to honor my mother. This is an innovative way to encourage charities to think differently, try something new, and my mom gets a kick out of it too. We are excited to see what great ideas they come up with this year!â&#x20AC;?

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port will be announced and will be asked to submit additional information about their volunteer engagement idea to a panel of high-profile community judges. The winner will be chosen at a finale event in September, based on the number of votes received online, input from the judges and voting that night. In past years, the winning agency has taken home over $6,500.

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by The Mactaggart Family at Richardson GMP to empower Guelph/Wellington charities with funds and stories about their impact. Offering a new approach to corporate social responsibility, The Oak Tree Project demonstrates how philanthropy is changing by engaging communities and strengthening local nonprofits. Over the past two years, more than $50,000 has been distributed to local charities.

Learn more at theoaktreeproject.ca For more information please contact supplied photo Will Mactaggart, Director, Wealth Management The Oak Tree Project Launch: c/o The Mactaggart Family, Richardson GMP, members of the local charitable 519-827-2900 sector, generous sponsors, members of the Oak Tree Project Judging panel including Marty Williams, Kithio Mwanzia, Audrey Jamal, Mayor Cam Guthrie, Chief Jeff DeRuyter, Marva Wisdom, and Rebecca Sutherns, and some of the Oak Tree Project Founders including Will Mactaggart and Curt Hammond gathered on the front steps of the Richardson GMP office.

To better serve its Ontario clients, improve services, and be a part of the vibrant agrobusiness climate in Guelph and Wellington County, Ecocert Canada is opening an office in Guelph. Ecocert is the largest third party certifying body for organics in Canada and is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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That last quality–the fit of the shoe–is something that I think routinely gets overlooked. I believe that this is in no small part due to the nature of the footwear industry. Most shoe stores now follow the ‘serve-yourself model’. You have seen it–a shoe sitting on top of a stack of boxes containing a range of sizes waiting for you to try them on. The idea behind this is if you

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FCSSGW wins the Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction Family Counselling and Support Services for GuelphWellington, (FCSSGW) is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction for 2016. With these awards, the Ontario government acknowledges the important services and supports that dedicated individuals and organizations in Ontario communities provide to victims of crime.

FCSSGW’s Peaceful Alternatives for Male Youth at Risk is a specialized community based education/counselling program for male youth who have been referred by community partners such as schools, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, and Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County. The

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"FCSSGW offers a broad range of high quality programs and services. The agency's staff is innovative and continually working with the community to facilitate best outcomes with available funding,” stated Sandra Ellis, President of the Board of Directors.

The awards will be given out at Queen’s Park on June 2 during Victim and Survivors of Crime Week. This year, the theme is The Power of Our Voices. It is the Attorney General’s

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Royal LePage Locations North and Royal LePage Royal City Realty join forces Royal LePage today announced the merger of two s uccessful brokerages–Royal LePage Locations North and Royal LePage Royal City Realty. The announcement follows an ongoing working relationship between the two brokerages over the past 18 months. The merger brings together more than 170 agents in nine locations including four offices serving Rockwood and Guelph as well as five offices spanning the Georgian Triangle including Collingwood, Meaford, Thornbury, Wasaga Beach and Creemore.

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