Inside Wellington February 15, 2013

INSIDE WELLINGT­­­ON

Second Section February 15, 2013

Brent Pedersen making strides with Kitchener Rangers

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ECT presents ‘Myra’s Story’ at Elora Centre for the Arts

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 15, 2013

Public Service announcements

Flu shot winner - Heritage River staff member Jennifer Guy, centre, won the draw for the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Unit’s flu shot competition for area businesses, where participating employees who received a flu shot in 2012 were placed in a draw. Guy won a certificate and $200, presented to her by Lindsay Garlough, left, public health nurse, and Amy Oppermann, McMaster nursing student, both from the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Unit. submitted photo

Museum celebrates Family Heritage Day GUELPH - Whether you like to be inside or prefer the winter weather, Guelph Civic Museum’s RBC Family Heritage Day offers something for both on Feb. 18.

The afternoon, from 1 to 5pm, will be filled with activities for the entire family including ice cube building blocks, snowman target practice, photo booth family pictures, music, historic presentations, family crafts and refreshments.

Highlighting the event will be “battle-of-the-chainsaws”

ice carving demonstrations starting at 2pm, with the final battle at 3:30pm.

The museum has been able to build on the success of this popular family event through the sponsorship support of RBC Royal Bank aimed at advancing cultural initiatives within the community.

Admission to this event is free. Guelph Civic Museum is located at 52 Norfolk St. For more information, call 519-836-1221 or visit guelph. ca/museum.

TEEN SHOPPING NIGHT Tuesday February 19th 6-10 PM

MCC Thrift & Gift 59 Church St. W. Elmira Call 519-669-8475 Find us on Facebook

Easter Eggs. Chocolate, fondant-filled eggs, white /dark chocolate crosses $2 and bunnies $1, for sale. Place your order now. Call St. Andrew’s Church at 519-843-3565. Deadline for orders is March 11. Proceeds to children of Haiti. *** Chess: Tuesdays at 7pm. Victoria Park Seniors Centre 150 Albert W. Fergus. All levels welcome. Contact: Louie David 519-8434445. *** Fergus Elora Rotary Club’s February Speakers List: Feb. 19Bryan Hayter, “RWDI’s National and International Specialized Engineering.” If you have an interest in hearing any or all these speakers please contact a Rotarian you know or Rotarian Derek Graham at 519-846-5533. *** Free weekly drop-in yoga for adults every Thursday, 4:305:30pm. Certified yoga instructor Owen Ash. St. John’s Church, 112 Guelph St. Rockwood. For information call 519-856-9211. *** The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Call 519-787-1814.

fri. feb. 15

Fergus Legion Spaghetti Supper and Movie Night. Supper 6-8pm $10/person. Movie 8pm. Tickets at the legion. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $14. No take outs. Entertainment by Mary Lynn Woods. *** St. John’s Church Belwood, Euchre. 7:30pm. *** Contra dance with live music by Relative Harmony. 8-10:30pm.

Victoria Park Field House, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus. $10 per person (youth with adult free). No partner or previous experience necessary. Call Janice Ferri 519-843-9971. *** So You Think You Can Swing Dance. Featuring “No Strings Attached” big band, 8pm. Guelph Youth Music Centre. Cash bar.

Tickets $25. Proceeds to the Guelph Concert Band. Tickets available at River Run Centre and at the door.

Sat. feb. 16

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Adult/Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph.

Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519-836-1015. *** Annual Pancake Breakfast Food Bank Fundraiser is at Sam’s Family Burgers, 8-10am. It’s either a food bank donation, or $3 per plate of pancakes, comes with either coffee or juice, a side of bacon is $1 (or another food bank donation). *** Woolwich Community Lions Club “Margaritaville” Warm up the Winter Dance, Lions Hall Elmira. 8pm-1am. $15 per person, 19+ years. DJ, Lunch provided. Tickets available from Lions members. *** Valentine Soup and Sandwich Luncheon and Bake Sale. KnoxCalvin Church, Harriston, Elora St. 11am-1pm. $8. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2 to 5pm. *** Until Feb. 18 - Winter Classic Weekend. Aberfoyle Community Centre Park sponsored by Puslinch Optimist Club. A fundraising event to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Hockey tournament, Canadian trivia contest, cocktail reception and auction, free skating and open Gym, horse drawn sleigh rides, snow sculpturing, tobogganing, camp fire. www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com.

Sun. feb. 17

Benefiting the work of Mennonite Central Committee

Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.

Everyone is welcome. *** Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston presents “Heading Home Quartet” 7pm. Traditional Gospel Music with strong messages and powerful music. Free will offering. Refreshments after concert.

For info. call 519-343-3805. *** Family Day Party. Featuring Bruce Hare. Picnic In The Winter at the Red Chevron Club, Guelph.

mon. feb. 18

Sunday March 10, 2013 share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

“Proceeds to local Community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122.

FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club and Fergus Elora Rotary Club

Elmira & District Horticultural Society. Sean James: “Invasive Plants in Ontario”. Trinity United Church, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. *** Orton Community Association Family Day Winterfest. New park in Orton. Activities 2pm. Spaghetti dinner 4:30-6pm. Adults $8, children $5. Info. 519-855-4243. *** Family Day Skate-a-thon in support of Power of Play at the CW Community Sportplex Pad A. 4-5 pm. Soup/chili dinner to follow at Elora United Church, 75 Geddes St. for all participants. Pledges or donations gratefully appreciated at the time of skate. Event is sponsored by Elora United Church’s Kids 4 Kids. Come skate and sponsor your own group. Visit www.elorabethany.org for pledge forms or phone Bonnie Norris 519 843-6144. *** Free Skating. Family Day, 11-1 at the Fergus Arena, and we also have a free lunch. Sponsored by The Eric Van Grootheest Team, Royal LePage RCR. Call 519-843-5406 for more info. ***

Family Day Celebrations. 1-4:30pm. Wellington County Museum and Archives. For more information please visit our website www. wellington.ca/museum or call 519-846-0916 x 5221. *** Free skating/ food bank fundraiser 1:30-3:30pm, Fergus Arena ice pad “B”. Every on welcome to enjoy free skating, treats, face painting, music and door prizes. Organized by Claire Welsh and her team at the Remax Real Estate Centre, Fergus. We request each participant bring a donation for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

Tues. feb. 19

Fergus-Elora Rotary is pleased to have Bryan Hayter speaking on RWDI’s National & International Specialized Engineering. Please visit www.ferguselorarotary.com. *** Guelph Twp. Horticultural Society shows the results of its Photographic Competition. 7:30pm. Public welcome. Door Prizes, Refreshments. 7368 Wellington Rd. 30, Marden Community Centre/Library building. Phone 519-822-5289. *** Cancer Support Group, Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St, S. Fergus.

Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out First Wednesday of each month. Wheelchair accessible. Please contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213. *** Concussion Symposium hosted by Ken Dryden, Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road West, Guelph. 7pm.

Free Admission and is open to all community members interested in concussion management. Please join us in our venture to bring all of those affected by concussion together so that we can generate a community plan to prevent, manage and keep our athletes safe.

wed. feb. 20

Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting: 7:30pm. Victoria Park Centre, Fergus. Topic: “Specialty Mushrooms”. Speaker: Julie/Ralph Baumlisberger. Everyone welcome. For further info. call Roberta at 519-843-5892. *** Arthur Legion General meeting 8pm.

Thurs. feb. 21

Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting, 7:30pm. Upstairs Hall, Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Coffee hour at Grace Anglican Church, Arthur 9:30-11am.

Speaker Bonnie Simonato of Elora. The Joy Journal. Music Debbie Farely. Learning about Lavender. *** Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington, Bowl for Kids Sake, Feb. 21-24 at various locations in the community. Have fun and raise money for local children! Phone the BBBSCW office at 519-787-0106 for more information or to register to bowl or visit www.cw.kintera.org/bfks. *** Until March 10 –Theatre Orangeville presents ‘Sketching Sunshine – An Evening and Morning with Stephen Leacock.’ Joe Matheson stars as the iconic Canadian Humourist Stephen Leacock in honour of the 100th Anniversary of Leacock’s most famous work – Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Show days – Wed to Sun. Ticket price: $33 to $40 (tax included). Call 519-942-3423 or 1-800-424-1295 to book. *** Women of Grace host Coffee Hour 9:30am. Speaker- Bonnie Siminonta, Feature- Flowers to Fragrance. Thanks Pat Salter, Music and Snacks. Everyone Welcome. *** Eden Mills Going Carbon Neutral. Tom Rand Speaks in Eden Mills. 7:30pm “Hot Water: Waking the Frog – Climate, Capital and our Heating Planet” “Clean energy is like the silicon chip in 1960, or the internet in 1990 – just much, much bigger.”

Fri. feb. 22

All Saints Community Dinner. Ultra-delicious spaghetti & meatballs, bread, salad & dessert. 6 -7pm; no sermon & no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted & gluten-free available. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “The one with the big white spire”. *** Festival Gala Concert. A fundraiser in support of the Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph. An eclectic concert of classical, folk, and jazz favourites. Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. 7:30pm. Silent Auction 7pm. $25 - Adults / $5 - Students. Concert & Raffle tickets in advance by contacting Heather Fleming 519821-4365. Tickets available at the door.

Sat. feb. 23

Elora Community Theatre presents Myra’s Story, a staged reading, at Elora Centre for the Arts, 7:30pm. Wine and cheese reception and silent auction (for tickets call 519-496-6481). This is a fundraiser for Elora Centre for the Arts and ECT. *** Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Marion’s Country Band. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. Fergus Brass Band plays centre ice.

8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost for the band night is $10. Contact 519-836-1015. *** The Palmerston Legion 12th Annual Mini Golf Tournament. Call 519-343-3919 for additional info. *** Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church, Harris Street, 8 to 11am. Tickets available at door. $20 Adults, $5 Child (5-12) and $20 family. All welcome. For information call 519-856-4160.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 15, 2013 PAGE THREE

Brent Pedersen making strides with Kitchener Rangers

by Chris Daponte

KITCHENER - For the sec- assists), 12 penalty minutes and ond time within the last five a minus-10 rating in 65 games.

Pedersen, who is billeted years, fans of the Kitchener Rangers are being treated with a Kitchener family, said several times per week to the he misses his own family and on-ice talents of a kid from tries to get home to Mapleton Township as much as possible, Mapleton Township.

Brent Pedersen, a six-foot- but he’s now used to living two, 200-pound left winger, away from home, thanks in has become a standout player large part to the closeness of his for the Ontario Hockey League teammates.

“They’re just like your (OHL) franchise, following the trail blazed by Drayton’s Nick brothers ... and basically you’re Spaling, who played with the family,” he said.

Pedersen credits various Rangers from 2005 to 2008.

Yet the hockey powers-that- coaches along the way, as well Puck pursuit - Kitchener Ranger left winger Brent Pedersen battles for position during an Ontario Hockey League game earlier be have taken note of the tal- as his father’s influence, for this season versus the Barrie Colts. (Cover photo: Pedersen on the fly). photos by Terry Wilson/OHL Images ent and potential of Pedersen the early success in his young even earlier than they did for hockey career.

“My dad helped me out a lot Spaling, who now plays in For Pedersen’s parents, right away for him,” Mike said. ters, it’s how you finish,” said needs to not only score but the National Hockey League since I started playing,” he said. also be physical, and lately he’s From there, Pedersen start- Spott.

He was drafted by Kitchener Mike and Catherine, having a (NHL).

With over 15 years of coach- done a good job of that,” Spott Recognized for his strength, in the first round (14th overall) son drafted by an OHL team ed to play organized hockey, first in Drayton before moving ing experience in the OHL, told the Advertiser. heavy shot and scoring abil- of the 2011 OHL draft, after was a special moment.

“He’s playing at a level now “Obviously we’re thrilled on to play with Waterloo AAA Spott said he has witnessed ity, Pedersen won a bronze scoring 24 goals (35 points) in before how NHL draft eligibil- that he needs to play to benefit medal with Team Ontario at the 29 games in the 2010-11 season for him. It’s something he’s teams about six years ago. both himself and this hockey “It was a lot more travel, but ity can “paralyze” a player.

2012 World Under-17 Hockey for the Waterloo Wolves minor always dreamed of doing,” “He’s starting to find his club.”

Mike said. “We’re very proud I enjoyed it,” he said.

Challenge, where he registered midget team.

Various online 2013 NHL Hockey wasn’t always confidence ... he’s in a good “Brent had an opportunity of him.” four points in six games.

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ENGINEERING location. general production from all of engineering last year. andand Japanese dynamic performance to theSteve strength and presence in the exterior feel design, * $pace since the holidays, but he tion NHL *scouts have paid to Yet evident like many the the One of MiketoortheCatherine and dynamic performance strength and presence in the kids exteriorindesign, Legacy gives of whatengineering made the Through 51 games played, as Spott saidJapanese you a greater sense of confidence, comfort and excitement. Don’t compromise on your next Sedan purchase. Visit your local $ Pedersen and his usual Rangers admits he became a lot more area, when he got older he - if not bothand - try to make it compromise on your next Sedan purchase. Visit your local in of theconfidence, of Feb. 7, Pedersen has regis- Rangers grab you aPedersen greater sense comfort excitement.

Don’t dealer for a test drive and feel for yourself. linemates Josh Sterk and Justin to every Rangers home game. tered 26 points (13 goals, 13 first round. dealer for a test drive and feel for yourself.

Bailey.

Going to Kitchener, one of So far it has worked out pretty assists), 37 penalty minutes and Asked about his hockey the two nearby OHL teams he well, but Mike said it can be has a plus-11 rating. goals, Pedersen unselfishly “I try to bring some offence often followed growing up (the difficult with younger sons says winning the Memorial to the team and use my size other being the Guelph Storm), Scott, 15, and Curt, 12, also Cup - awarded annually to to create some room for my was a dream come true for playing hockey, in Waterloo the Canadian Hockey League and Drayton respectively. linemates,” Pedersen said in an Pedersen. champion - with his teammates Pedersen was born on July “It was somewhere I always interview last week. is his primary focus.

In 2011-12, his rookie wanted to play,” he said. 5, 1995 in Kitchener. At age “We have a really good OHL season, he finished with “Kitchener is the closest and five his parents moved the fam- Kitchener Rangers left-winger Brent Pedersen. team this year, I think we have 14 points (nine goals and five it’s a really great organization.” ily from its Conestoga home to a good shot,” he said. a 50-acre property in Mapleton When pressed about longerattended Wellington Heights comfortable on the ice after Township, west of Arthur.

“I’m from a farming back- Secondary School in Mount scoring a few goals. He is also term possibilities, Pedersen ground, so it made sense ... and Forest - his primary routine more acclimatized to the league acknowledges the NHL is the the boys really liked it,” Mike included hockey in the winter and its players now that he is in ultimate goal, as it is for thousands of Canadian kids growsaid of the move. “We love it and lacrosse (in Arthur) in the his second full season.

“It’s a pretty big step (from ing up. summer. up here.”

“I’m trying to get drafted.

At about age 14, Pedersen minor hockey),” Pedersen said The new location helped the boys learn about agriculture made the decision to concen- of the OHL, adding the play- My long-term goal is to play in and working on a sheep and trate year round on hockey. ers are older, bigger, stronger, the NHL,” Pedersen said.

He added playing well cattle farm, and the larger piece The move clearly paid off - and tougher and faster. Plus, the schedule is more demanding defensively and “being smart of land allowed them to play continues to pay dividends.

This season, Pedersen has and involves constantly com- with the puck” will be two keys whatever sport they so desired. to making the next step.

“I really enjoyed it,” said improved his production, at peting for a spot on the team.

But for now, he seems con“You have to prove yourself Pedersen. “It was a lot of fun.” least on the score sheet, every tent living in Kitchener and A former hockey player single month. After register- every game,” he said.

Spott says Pedersen’s ceil- suiting up for the Rangers. himself, including some time ing 11 points in 35 games “I’m pretty happy to be with the OHL’s Sudbury through December, he has tal- ing is high, with a 40-plus goal Wolves, Mike says he first lied almost a point per game season in the OHL a real pos- where I am,” he said. “A lot of introduced his son to the sport since the new year (14 points sibility. He adds the left winger people don’t get this opportuniAll out - Pedersen turns up the ice in a game last season. could also improve on his cur- ty. I’ve had a lot of fun with it.” at a very young age in the base- in 16 games). photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images To follow the Rangers, visit “He had a tough start, but rent strengths. ment of the family’s home.

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ENTERTAINMENT Guelph Little Theatre to host regional theatre festival at March Break GUELPH - Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) is shining the spotlight on the best in live performance, setting the stage to host the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festival, March 11-16.

The event brings together five of the top-rated community theatre productions, to be performed on GLT’s stage by competing groups from across the region. “The festival is a very exciting time for community theatres, and we’re proud to be hosting the 80th birthday party this year,� said GLT president Ron Loncke. WODL held its first festival in 1933. “It’s an opportunity for community theatre groups to come together, learn from each other, showcase their productions, and earn recognition for their efforts,� says Loncke. “And with five shows over five evenings, right here in Guelph, I’m sure our local audiences are in for a treat.�

The five productions cho-

sen to appear at the festival will be announced on Feb. 17 by preliminary adjudicator Ross Stuart, following several months of individual adjudications conducted throughout the region.

Each of the shows selected to appear at the festival will be performed in Guelph once during March break (March 11-15), with all shows to be adjudicated for awards in several artistic and technical categories.

The awards will be presented at the gala held at Guelph Holiday Inn on Mar 16.

The show that wins the WODL ‘best production’ award will be invited to compete with winners from other provincial regions in May at the Theatre Ontario festival in Kingston.

In preparation for the festival in Guelph, GLT completed extensive renovations to its Morris Street theatre facility, including new flooring, technical upgrades and new seating,

provided through local fundraising and a generous grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Tickets are available now for all five festival performances at GLT, as well as the awards gala. Each show ticket includes the performance, a brief public adjudication and admission to the after-show reception at the theatre.

In addition to the five performances, ticket holders can also attend workshops and presentations by guest artists including playwright Gary Kirkham and acting coach Alan K. Sapp.

This year marks the seventh time GLT will host the regional festival. Last year, GLT’s production of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile� earned several awards including best production at the WODL Festival 2012 in Sarnia.

Tickets and information are available online at www. guelphlittletheatre.com, or by phone at the GLT box office at 519-821-0270.

Kiwanis Music Festival receives $13,400 from Ontario Trillium Foundation GUELPH MPP for Guelph, Liz Sandals is pleased to announce that the Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph has received an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant of $13,400 to purchase a new stage. “This Trillium grant for a new stage will provide an improved performance venue for students who participate in the Kiwanis Music Festival and for other Guelph community groups,� said Sandals, in a press release.

The staging will be housed at St. George’s Church, where other performance groups will also be able to use the new stage.

The concept was the idea of festival coordinator, Heather Fleming who wrote the successful grant proposal, but it was the efforts of St. George’s facilities manager, Mike Blythe that brought the idea to life.

St. George’s director of music, Gerald Manning and parishioner, Peter Anderson,

both Kiwanians, along with St. George’s Rector, Ralph Blackman worked with Blythe to research the ideal staging and determined that Staging Canadell Inc. in Saskatchewan was the right company to build it.

Local architect, David McAuley, donated his expert assistance in planning the design that would become the new dais in St. George’s sanctuary.

The new platform allows for much improved sight lines for audience members and was used for its first concert during one of Hillside Inside’s performances last weekend. “The Kiwanis Music Festival is so grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the generous donation which has allowed us to purchase custom-built semi-permanent staging which will enable St. George’s church and its incredible acoustics to be utilized as a regular performance venue by

the festival and all of our various local performance groups,� said Fleming.

The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph is an annual festival for students of all ages.

Students from Guelph and the surrounding areas have the opportunity to perform in competitive and/or non-competitive classes in performance venues throughout the city, where they are adjudicated by professional musicians who provide encouraging critique.

Deserving performers are eligible for scholarships and awards and can be selected to compete at the Ontario Music Festival.

The festival aims to encourage diversity by attracting as many participants as possible, and by making the Festival experience rewarding and inspiring for all.

For more information visit www. guelphkiwanismusicfestival.org.

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Frozen treasure - The cast of Georgetown Little Theatre’s production of the Frozen Dreams present a heart-warming tale of homelessness, which will be the group’s ACT-CO Festival Entry. The show will run until Feb. 23. submitted photo

Frozen Dreams play set to warm hearts

by Roxanne Thornton GEORGETOWNGeorgetown Little Theatre’s Frozen Dreams written by award-winning playwright Robert Ainsworth, directed by Pamela Niesiobedzki-Curtis and produced by Gina Van Raalte is a witty, lighthearted comedy; not your usual tale about the plight of the homeless.

The story takes place at an abandoned loading dock where Sam (Bart Penwarden) and Harry(Rob Pearce) are carping at each other. In enters Rainman (Shayne Coffin) a developmentally disabled youth, carrying a frozen turkey

that some charity organization had given him.

The two older men decide to fulfill Rainman’s dreams by finding a way to cook his bird.

Add to the mix a sympathetic public health nurse (Janice Van Olst), a super efficient police officer (Aaron Sawczak) and a scattered bag lady (Kathy Sanford) and you have the makings of a wonderful and touching story that reminds us all that one needs to dream, no matter what the circumstances.

Frozen Dreams is to be presented at the Acton Town Hall Centre at 19 Willow St..

Performances are Feb. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 evenings

at 8pm with 2pm matinees on Feb.10 and 17. The performance features some coarse language.

Tickets are $17 (Thursdays/ Sunday) and $20 (Friday/ Saturday).

For tickets, call the JET box office 905-877-3700 or on-line at www.haltonhills.ca/theatre.

Tickets are also available at the door, or at Acton Home Hardware, Sports Unlimited or the Georgetown Library at 9 Church St. For additional information visit www.georgetownlittletheatre.ca.

Corin Raymond and the Sundowners perform new album, March 2 FERGUS - Corin Raymond and the Sundowners are set to take the stage at Fergus Grand Theatre on March 2, as a part of a national tour to support their new album, Paper Nickels.

The album name comes from a song Raymond cowrote with Rob Varmeyer with a lyrical reference to Canadian Tire (CT) money. Audiences enjoyed the song and soon began bringing Canadian Tire bills to shows to give to Raymond.

To date, he has collected

over $6,200 in Canadian Tire money. Raymond has also collected stories people have shared with him about their Canadian Tire money.

The new album, Paper Nickels was released in January and the CD includes a 144-page booklet inspired by some of the CT money stories Raymond collected.

After two solo albums Raymond began playing with The Sundowners, which consist of Treasa Levasseur, Brian Kobayakawa and David Gavin

Auditions begin for the 2013 theatre season GUELPH - As the spring theatre season sets to begin, two local theatre groups are holding auditions for four plays.

KW Youth Theatre and Guelph Youth Theatre are holding auditions for The Elephant Man, Youth and Other Lies, (casting ages 14-24), Pinocchio and The Young Sherlock Holmes (casting ages 10-15).

Auditions in Guelph are Feb. 19, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St..

In Kitchener, auditions are Feb 19 at The Button Factory, 25 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

All actors are asked to prepare a monologue of their choice no more than two minutes in length. A photo and resume are optional.

All productions will be presented at the Southern Ontario Youth Theatre Festival.

To reserve an audition visit the theatre groups online at www.guelphyouththeatre.com or www.kwyouththeatre.com.

Baxter. Each musician brings talents from their successful solo careers, but together they round out the songs crafted by Raymond.

In addition to performing originals the group is known for covering songs by other Canadian artists.

The new album is comprised of covers of songs by their peers from across North America in a blend of folk and country. “This is some of the best folk country Canada has to offer,� said Kerry Rajotte, Fergus Grand Theatre coordinator. “This is a national tour, and this is one of the most important musical performers we have had on the stage.�

Rajotte goes on to say. “People can still be a part of the Great Canadian Tire Caper.

CT money donations are still being accepted. Dig out the CT money you have stashed and support this truly Canadian initiative when you come to see the show.�

Tickets for the March 2 date are on sale now. All seats are $25, available at the box office at 244 St Andrew St W, Fergus, or by calling 519-787 1981 or online at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca. Visit www.corinraymond.com to learn more.

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ENTERTAINMENT ECT theatre fundraiser brings one-woman show Myra’s Story to ECFTA Feb. 23

Votes will put local band in spotlight - Guelph’s family folk band, The Funky Mamas, are nominated for the 2013 Sirius XM Indies 2013 Indie’s “Children’s Group of the Year” award, to be determined at the 13th annual Independent Music Awards on March 22, at Kool Haus in Toronto. The band is, from left: Chantal von Maydell, Tannis Maynard-Langedijk, Georgia Urban and Kate Vsetula. To win, the band requires votes from music listeners and supporters. To cast a vote, visit www.indies.ca.

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Community Singers look for new members GUELPH - The new session of the Guelph Community Singers is about to begin and this session the choir will be exploring the musical theme of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”.

Singers who have wanted the experience of singing with a group of people, or already know the joy of creating music together, are invited to join the group.

In a press release, organizers said, “if you were told as a child to ‘just mouth the words’, then we’re the choir for you.”

Participants can be expe-

rienced choral singers or nontrained singers who want to try something new.

The group sings eclectic repertoire, spanning centuries, genres and continents.

The mission of the Guelph Community Singers is to have fun, strengthen individual singers and the community by connecting through the joyful experience of making music in many creative expressions.

The choir is a non-auditioned, inclusive choir, open to adults over 16 years of age, regardless of singing ability.

The next session will begin Feb. 13, from 7:30pm to 9pm at 255 Woolwich St. in the First Baptist Church. The program will run until mid June.

There is a sliding scale fee of $100 or $75 or $50 per session. Financial options can be arranged to suit participants.

Everyone is welcome to attend one rehearsal for free before deciding whether to register.For more information visit www.guelphcommunitysingers.ca or contact Jennifer at jenerick64@gmail.com or 519-837-0322.

GSO presents American Rhapsody on Feb.24 GUELPH - The Guelph Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will present American Rhapsody at River Run Centre, on Feb. 24.

The performance will feature music that has come to symbolize the quintessential American symphonic style.

The program will be conducted by artistic director, Judith Yan and will includeBernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Pianist and GSO percussionist Amy di Nino joins the GSO as soloist in Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue.

Library hosts storytelling club GUELPH - The Guelph Guild of Storytellers is hosting Storytelling at the Library for Adults and Teens on the second Wednesday of every month for stories to hear, a short how-to session and a short open mic time.

Audience members, new tellers, and experienced storytellers are welcome. The

group meets at the Guelph Public Library, main branch at 100 Norfolk at Paisley from 7pm to 8:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month.

For more information contact Sandy Schoen at 519-7670017 or guelphstory@gmail. com, or visit the group online at www.guelpharts.ca/storytellers.

The Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO), conducted by music director Chris Cigolea, will perform Hoedown from Copland’s Rodeo in a side-by-side performance with the GSO. American Rhapsody, takes place on Feb. 24 at 3pm at the River Run Centre. For tickets, contact the River Run box office at www.riverrun.ca or 1-877-520-2408 or visit www. guelphsymphony.com.

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ELORA – Local actor Jennifer Cornish will bring the ground-breaking onewoman play, Myra’s Story to the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) on Feb. 23 as part of a Gala Fundraising Event to benefit the centre and Elora Community Theatre (ECT).

The staged public reading of will mark the second Canadian performance of the script by Irish playwright Brian Foster.

The 7:30pm reading will be followed by a wine and cheese reception and silent auction.

Hilarious, harrowing and heartbreaking, Myra’s Story portrays a day in the life of a “woman street drinker” in Dublin as she begs for money off passers-by.

Recalling her life and how she has come to arrive at her present pathetic state, Cornish, as Myra, plays all of the characters from her past, including a host of colourful Dublin characters.

Originally titled Maire –A Woman of Derry, Foster’s show broke all box office records at Derry’s Millennium Forum Theatre, playing for

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CAMBRIDGE – The excitement is mounting for the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, the inaugural production at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.

“The calibre of talent on stage for this production is going to be unparalleled,” says artistic director Alex Mustakas.

“Our all-star team includes a mix of seasoned Broadway performers and up-and-coming talent, as well as some perennial audience favourites who have appeared in productions at various Drayton Entertainment theatres.”

Following earlier announcements of Jayme Armstrong as Mary Poppins, and Mark Ledbetter as Bert the chimney sweep, on Feb. 4 Mustakas announced the complete cast of 24 performers.

James Kall, who starred in to Drayton Entertainment’s production of Sleuth, tackles the role of Mr. Banks. Fresh off a performance as the dreadful Miss Hannigan in Annie at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse,

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Ted Simonett, who received glowing reviews for his performance as Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, takes on the role of the Banks’ neighbour and naval officer, Admiral Boom.

Jayne Lewis plays the stern Miss Andrew. Lewis was last seen on stage in the fall as the treasured secretary of Mr. Warbucks in Annie.

Gregory Pember is the oddjob man for the Banks family, Robinson Ay. Ryan Gifford, Sarah Harries, Jessica Horn, Chad McFadden, Sarah Matton, Jason Sermonia, Patrick Stiles, Jen Taylor, and Arthur Wright round out the ensemble cast.

Mary Poppins enjoys an eight-week engagement from March 6 through April 28.

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Jackie Mustakas assumes the role of Mrs. Banks.

In the roles of the Banks’ children, four youngsters will rotate performances during the eight-week run. Avery Kadish and Hadley Mustakas will share the role of Jane Banks.

Trek Buccino and Jayden Greig will share the role of Michael Banks.

This production also features a number of Drayton Entertainment veterans including Keith Savage, star of countless productions such as Annie, Harvey, Twelve Angry Men, How The Other Half Loves, and Country Legends, is cast as the park keeper.

He is joined by Karen K. Edissi, who has appeared on the Drayton stage for the past 20 years, as Miss Lark, a prim and posh neighbour of the Banks family.

Rebecca Poff, who played Mother Superior in The Sound of Music at the Drayton Festival Theatre last season is the mysterious Mrs. Corry who runs the “Talking Shop.”

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Cornish believes the Canadian version will be equally well received.

Cornish is an award-winning local actor and drama coach. Cornish holds exclusive Canadian production rights to the script for two years, and will take it on the road this summer to a series of festivals across Ontario.

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and looking for compassion in a way that will strike a chord with almost everyone in some way.”

Cornish, the 2011 recipient of the Waterloo Region Arts Award for Performing Arts, said her participation in the fundraiser is a way to give back to the local arts community of which she has long been a part.

Cornish’s recent roles include Aunt Polly in ECT’s production of Tom Sawyer, Edith in Pearl Gidley with Lost & Found Theatre, and Louise in Hollywood Arms with Elmira Theatre Company.

The full stage production is directed by Darlene Spencer and produced by Deb Stanson.

Audiences should note that the play includes strong language and mature subject matter Tickets for the gala event are $20, available at the ECFTA at 519-846-9698 or by calling 519-496-6481.

Doors open at 7pm. The performance begins at 7:30pm, with a reception to follow.

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The Fergus Wedding Showcase is ready to impress local brides with local services FERGUS - The Fergus Wedding Showcase is celebrating the 17th anniversary of an event that offers a variety of exhibitors with fresh ideas to make a bride’s special day personal and memorable.

A recent favourite, the Catering Showcase, gives brides and attendees a chance to sit, relax and sample potential menu options from T&M BBQ Catering and Fergies Fine Foods.

This year Vision in White and Broderick’s Apparel for Men will be displaying wedding fashions to ensure everyone in the wedding look their best.

Because of the success over the last two years, the Crystal Bride Grand Prize Package is back again this year. One lucky bride will walk away with the Crystal Bride Grand Prize Package valued at over $1,000, courtesy of participating exhibitors at the Fergus Wedding Showcase.

By pre-registering and pre-paying, brides will have the chance to win a grand prize package featuring giveaways from area business

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Admission is $7. All proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

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Tips for finding a gown the bridesmaids will all love, and the bride will too (MNS) - Close friends and family members are an important component of a couple’s wedding day. Individuals who are especially close to the bride and groom are often asked to become members of the wedding party, which means a bride-to-be will be asking one or more women to play an integral role in the celebration.

To set these ladies apart from other guests at the wedding, they are often asked to wear coordinating bridesmaid gowns. Selecting a style and color that is fitting to the unique people of the bridal party can be challenging, but it’s not impossible.

As if choosing your maid of honor wasn’t tricky enough, you now must make a host of other decisions as well, all while playing stylist to the wedding party. Fashion sense is as unique as a fingerprint, and it is unlikely the bridesmaids will be able to agree on every aspect of the gowns they will be asked to wear.

However, there are ways to narrow down the choices and be as accommodating as possible to their needs.

The body shapes and sizes of the women in your bridal party will be different, and this should be kept in mind when selecting a gown style and cut.

There are certain dress shapes that are universally flattering, such as A-line.

Try to avoid gowns that are extremely form-fitting, as only a few of the bridesmaids may be able to pull off this look suc-

cessfully. The remainder could be left feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable. Plus, formfitting clothing will be restrictive and can be difficult to move around in - particularly considering the gown will be worn for an entire day.

It is important to choose a flattering fabric colour. As a bride you may have a colourscape in your mind for the wedding. But what looks good in table linens and flowers is not always the right choice for clothing.

Take the skin tones and hair colors of your bridesmaids into consideration before choosing a dress. Green- and yellowhued dresses may not look nice on women with olive skin tones, while very pale colors may wash out women with fair

skin. Those with dark skin may need a brighter-colored dress.

Consider the costs too. It is an honor to be asked to be part of a bridal party, but that honor can be very expensive.

The bridesmaids are expected to pay for their wardrobe, hair styling, and makeup, as well as parties and gifts for the happy couple.

As a courtesy to the women who already will be investing a considerable amount to be a part of your wedding, make every effort to select a gown that is affordable. Many retailers offer stylish options that may not be as expensive as some specialty stores.

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Take one or two bridesmaids shopping with you. Try to select ones with opposite body types so you can see how the gown looks on a woman who is thin and one who may be more full-figured.

Think about choosing separates. The bridesmaids can mix and match tops and bottoms to find a fit that works. This may enable a woman with a larger bust size to select a top with supportive straps while another bridesmaid can opt for strapless. Many stores have increased their inventory

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of separates because of their growing popularity.

Choose one color and then let the bridesmaids choose the style they like the best for themselves. The look will still be cohesive, but it won’t be boring with one type of gown.

Also, each bridesmaid will be comfortable with a gown that flatters her shape.

Go with a tea-length gown.

These gowns have become quite trendy and are less formal and cumbersome than full-

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Purchase the bridesmaid gowns at the same store where you will be purchasing your wedding gown. Most shops will offer a courtesy discount if the bridesmaid gowns are purchased at the same store.

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(MNS) - According to a 2012 report in Brides magazine, the average American couple spends just under $27,000 on their wedding, while in Canada couples spend slightly more than $23,000 on average for their big day.

Clearly couples, regardless of which side of the border they call home, can expect to invest a substantial amount of money for their weddings.

While many couples find the cost of a wedding is well worth it, others would like to find ways to save so their big day isn’t a budget-buster.

Such savings aren’t always easy to come by, especially for couples with a very distinctive picture in mind of what their wedding should be. However, even couples strongly committed to a certain wedding style might change their minds once they realize how much such a dream wedding will cost.

For those couples as well as couples who simply want to save some money, the following are a few ideas to avoid busting your budget without venturing too far from your dream wedding.

Trim the guest list The guest list is perhaps the easiest place to begin saving money. Many reception halls will charge by the head, so consider if you really need to invite 150 guests or if 100 will do.

Such trimming can save you a substantial amount of money.

For example, a banquet hall that charges $200 per guest will cost couples with a guest list of 150 $30,000 for the reception alone. Cutting that guest list to 100 reduces that cost by $10,000.

When putting together the guest list, remove those candidates who would best be described as acquaintances.

This can include coworkers with whom you don’t socialize, as well as old college friends to whom you rarely speak.

Choose carefully - There are savings to be had for brides who don’t want to break the bank to pay for a wedding gown.

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Don’t go overboard on the gown Styles are ever-changing, so there’s a strong chance brides won’t be passing down their wedding gowns to their own daughters someday. What’s popular now will likely seem outdated by the time your daughter walks down the aisle.

Keep this in mind when shopping for a wedding dress, which can be made in the same design as the one you try on but with cheaper fabrics that are a fraction of the cost.

The disparity between gown costs in the United States and Canada should paint a good picture of how easily brides can save money on their gowns.

According to a survey of wedding trends conducted by Weddingbells.ca, an online resource for Canadian brides, the average Canadian bride in 2011 spent just under $1,800 on her wedding gown, while

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Though the reasons for that disparity are unclear, it’s safe to say there are savings to be had for brides who don’t want to break the bank paying for their wedding gowns.

Get hitched in the off-season Many couples prefer to get married sometime between the months of May through October. During these months, venues and vendors, including limousine services, caterers, photographers, musicians, and deejays, are more expensive.

If you are willing to switch your wedding date to the offseason you can save a substantial amount of money. In addition, you likely won’t face as much competition for the best venues and vendors as you will during the peak wedding season.

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Rather than offering a full bar, limit the choices to beer and wine, which will be perfectly acceptable to most guests anyway.

In addition, rather than paying the caterer for the wine, buy your own and you’ll save a considerable amount of money.

You may have to pay the caterer a fee to pour the wine, but that fee is negligible compared to what you’d pay the company to provide the wine.

Choose a buffet-style dinner Many guests will no doubt prefer a buffet-style dinner instead of waiter service, so take advantage of that and choose a more affordable buffet-style dinner that allows diners to choose their own entrees and side dishes.

When it comes to trimming wedding costs, couples will have to make compromises.

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Packing becomes more important when planning for a destination wedding (MNS) - In a 2012 study of destination weddings conducted by The Knot Market Intelligence, a research wing of TheKnot.com, researchers found 350,000 destination weddings occur each year.

That figure means nearly one in four couples who tied the knot in 2011 had a destination wedding, a roughly five percent increase from 2009.

Destination weddings have grown in popularity for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the appeal of getting married in an exotic or unique locale. In addition, 65 percent of survey respondents chose a destination wedding because they wanted a more intimate affair with fewer guests. Whatever the reason, there are things such couples must consider that others who

chose a local ceremony can afford to overlook or place a smaller emphasis upon.

Packing is one aspect of a wedding that’s more important to couples having a destination wedding than those getting married closer to home.

Once a couple boards a plane to head off to their desti-

nation wedding, any items left behind will stay behind. So it’s important for couples getting married far away from their homes to develop a plan with respect to packing so they don’t forget or damage any important elements of the wedding.

Start with a checklist.

Couples should develop of

checklist of items they will need to bring with them. Make this list as extensive as possible, including everything that will have to be packed, such as clothing, toiletries, jewelry, reservation information, and anything else you expect to need on your trip.

Check off items on this list as you pack them away, and check the list the night before you embark to make sure you have everything.

Take really important items as carry on luggage. Some items are simply to important to pack.

A bride’s wedding gown and the groom’s tuxedo fall into this category. Unfortunately, checked bags can get lost, and no bride or groom wants to arrive at their destination without their gown or tux.

An airline may provide brides with a garment bag to store the wedding gown, and the gown and tux can likely be hung in the plane’s closet without fear of other passengers putting items on top of them.

In addition to wedding day attire, don’t store items like the wedding rings or family heirlooms in a checked bag.

Carry these items in a purse or securely in a carry-on bag.

Consider mailing welcome packages after you return home. Welcome packages are nice gestures that show your guests just how much you appreciate their being there for your big day. However, when having a destination wedding, couples may discover that their pre-made welcome packages are too bulky or just too numerous to easily fit into luggage.

Instead of taking these to your destination, mail them to your guests after you return home. The packages might not be there to welcome guests, but the sentiment is still the same and guests will appreciate the gesture just the same.

If you plan to go this route, talk to the hotel in advance to see if they can help you put together a smaller package so guests are still welcomed to the destination.

Be wary of shipping items ahead of you. Some couples ship some important items to their hotel ahead of time. While this might seem like an easy solution to packing welcome packages or other special items such as decorations, these items can easily get lost in the mail or stranded at customs.

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How to find the right banquet hall (MNS) - One of the biggest decisions a couple will make when planning a wedding is where to host the reception.

Because the reception is typically the most lengthy portion of a couple’s wedding day, it’s important to find a place where everyone can be comfortable and enjoy themselves.

Ask around Word-of-mouth is a great way to find the right banquet hall. Ask friends or family members who got hitched in the same town where your ceremony will be if they can recommend a reception site.

These friends or family members can provide a behindthe-scenes look at a reception hall, from how accommodating the staff was to how flexible the banquet hall was with regard to pricing to how open the staff was to suggestions.

If friends, family or coworkers recommend a hassle-free banquet hall, that can remove a lot of the stress from planning a wedding.

Size of facility Some couples prefer an intimate affair with relatively

few guests, while others will desire a large wedding party with lots of guests.

Couples can find a banquet hall that’s capable of catering to small or large wedding parties, but find one that fits your party specifically.

If your wedding party is small, then avoid a larger facility that will appear empty. If the party is large, make sure there’s adequate room so guests won’t feel like they’re sitting on top of one another during dinner and dessert.

Don’t downplay decor A banquet hall with an attractive decor is not only aesthetically appealing but can appeal to a couple’s finances as well. Such a hall likely won’t need any additional decorations, while a banquet hall that’s unadorned and lacks embellishments will, and those decorations can dip into a couple’s overall wedding budget.

Compare the costs of the more decorated banquet hall with the one that’s more plain in appearance, factoring in the cost to decorate the latter, and you might find the one with

more aesthetic appeal is more affordable in the long run.

Prioritize privacy Few couples would be open to strangers having easy access to their wedding reception.

When shopping for a banquet hall, look for one that gives you and your guests all the privacy you need.

Many couples have taken to hosting the entire ceremony at a hotel, which may handle the bulk of the planning and remove the hassle of transportation for out-of-town guests.

However, couples considering a hotel should look for one that can promise privacy from other guests at the hotel who aren’t there for the wedding.

The reception room should be secluded from the rest of the hotel so other guests walking by aren’t tempted to walk in on the festivities.

The banquet hall is where couples can expect to spend most of their time on their wedding day, so couples should exercise their due diligence to ensure they find an inviting and festive facility.

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Guelph U-10 takes gold medal at tournament

Champs in Acton - Centre Wellington Fusion Peewee Select were champions in the annual House League/Select /Local League Peewee Tournament in Action, Feb. 3 to 5. submitted photo

GUELPH - In an action packed game with a full house crowd watching, The Guelph Ringette’s U-10 Regional Team captured gold at Guelph’s Annual Ringette Tournament.

Guelph opened the tournament with a 12-5 win over Cambridge. Scoring goals for Guelph were: Abby Auger (3), Hanna Hutton (2), Olivia Copeman (2), Lexi Hewitt (2), Kyleigh McClennan, Erika Gobbi and Jessica Robinson.

Assisting on the goals were: Jessica Robinson, Jessica Hood, Colleen Zandstra, Avery Tivendale, Kyleigh McClennan and Lexi Hewitt.

The team won their next game by a 9-2 count over Sudbury. Scoring for Guelph were: Cerys Mochan (2), Kyleigh McClennan (2), Lexi Hewitt (2), Abby Auger, Jessica Robinson, Hanna Hutton. Drawing assists against Sudbury were: Hanna Hutton, Julia Glazier, Erika Gobbi, Kyleigh McClennan, Sydney Watson, Avery Tivendale, Olivia Copeman and Lexi Hewitt.

An 8-4 loss to Chatham marked the conclustion of round robin play. Scoring for Guelph were: Jessica Hood,

Gold for U10 squad - Guelph Ringette’s U10 Regional Team captured gold at Guelph’s annual Ringette Tournament. From left: front, Goalie Kate Driscoll, Sydney Watson, Julia Glazier, Hanna Hutton; second row, Erika Gobbi, Lexi Hewitt, Regan Hart, Olivia Copeman, Kaitlyn Turcotte, Cerys Mochan; third row, Jessica Hood, Avery Tivendale, Jessica Robinson, Abby Auger, Colleen Zandstra, Kyleigh McClennan; back, coaches and trainer Paul Gobbi, Chris Glazier, Nicole Watson and John McClennan. submitted photo --Jessica Robinson, Abby Auger and Lexi Hewitt. Assists went to: Kyleigh McClennan, Kaitlyn Turcotte, Colleen Zandstra, and Erika Gobbi.

In the final, a 3-1 win in a rematch with Chatham, Guelph’s goals came from Jessica Robinson, Hanna Hutton and Lexi Hewitt.

Guelph U-12 earns gold at tourney Tourney champs - The Centre Wellington Fusion Atom Select hockey team took home the championship in the West Grey Tournament in Ayton. The team won all three games and defeated Dundalk 3-1 in a high energy, end-to-end final game. photo submitted

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Samantha Hood and Laina Carberry also scored, while Alexa Ferraccioli (3), Lauren Bilton, Bronte Bilton (2), Julia Mezenberg, Bryn McClennan and Samantha Hood drew assists.

The team edged Ottawa 5-4 in the second game . Scoring for Guelph were: Hilary Davidson (2), Mackenzie Kuntz, Alexa Ferraccioli and Elizabeth Schnurr. Assists were earned

by Hilary Davidson (2), Alexa Ferraccioli (2), Laina Carberry, and Bryn McClennan Scoring in a 5-3 win over Mississauga. were: Hilary Davidson (3), Lauren Bilton and Alexa Ferraccioli. Assists went to Hilary Davidson, Samantha Hood, Bryn McClennan, Jessie Cameron and Alexa Ferraccioli (3).

Guelph’s final game was a 14-1 win over Mississauga

Ringette gold -The Guelph Ringette U-12 Provincial team earned a gold medal at the recent Guelph Ringette Tournament. From left: front, Laina Carberry, Mikayla Billing, Lauren Bilton. Mackenzie Kuntz; back, Samantha Hood, Elizabeth Schnurr, Julia Mezenberg, Alexa Ferraccioli, Bronte Bilton, Hilary Davidson, Bryn McClennan, Jessie Cameron. submitted photo (C) – 1. Scoring were: Hilary Davidson (2), Laina Carberry, Lauren Bilton, Bronte Bilton (2), Mackenzie Kuntz, Jessie Cameron, Samantha Hood (3), Bryn McClennan, Alexa Ferraccioli (2). Assists went

to Elizabeth Schnurr, Hilary Davidson (2), Laina Carberry, Lauren Bilton (3), Bronte Bilton (3), Mackenzie Kuntz (2), Jessie Cameron, Samantha Hood (3) and Alexa Ferraccioli (3).

Chuck Hall no longer a bridesmaid after placing first in latest Grand River Raceway Winter Wednesdays event ELORA - Grand River Raceway’s latest winner in its weekly qualifying rounds of the Winter Wednesdays Handicapping Tournament is Chuck Hall. The Fergus resident isn’t a champ by coincidence. Hall has fine-tuned his strategy after the 2012 tournament, and the secret recipe seems to be working.

He was a runner-up to Clare Cressman in week two, but on Jan. 30, it was Hall who took the lion’s share of the $200 qualifying prize.

A keen thoroughbred player since he placed his first bet at the age of 16, Hall’s six contest selections for Tampa Bay Downs reaped a hypothetical bankroll of $166. Two zingers (45-1 and 32-1) put him $75 ahead of runner-up Kerria Hammond.

Hall’s connection to racing is in the family. He had an uncle who trained thoroughbreds and nephews who were jockeys at Woodbine Racetrack.

His favourite jockey of all time is Hall Of Famer Willie

Shoemaker, a four-time winner of Hall’s favourite stakes race, the Kentucky Derby.

The top 10 finishers in each of the 10 legs of the Winter Wednesdays Handicapping Tournament advance to the $4,000 final on Mar. 27.

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Senior LIFESTYLES

On the button - Teams from areas outside of Wellington County took part in the 15th annual Giddy Masters Bonspiel on Feb. 6, hosted by the Fergus Curling Club. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Masters bonspiel - The Fergus Curling Club played host to the 15th annual Giddy Masters Bonspiel, a men’s masters curling competition for players aged 60-plus, on Feb. 6. More than 60 players took part representing clubs from Georgetown, Acton, Alliston, Guelph and Kitchener. Organizers included, from left: event sponsor Graham Giddy, organizer Lloyd Ross, last year’s winning skip who shared the win this year, Sam Harrop and draw master Casey de Boer. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

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“It’s an opportunity for people to meet up with old friends and it gives other clubs the chance to play in the longest running curling club in Ontario.”

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This year, there was a tie for points between two teams, led by skip Sam Harrop and John Pettit, both of the Fergus Curling Club, with a score of 34.25 points.

“It’s very rare to have points end up the exact same like that,” said Ross.

Anderson joked, “I don’t know how they’re going to fit both those teams names on the trophy.”

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The recreation programs for residents in all levels of care will be enhanced through the purchase of the new mobility vehicle.

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The new vehicle would allow the organization to host up to 10 residents on excursions including two wheelchairs.

Similar to many mobility vehicles seen in the Guelph area, the vehicle adds a new dimension to life at the organization. Not only can it be used for events planned as part of the recreation facility, residents can create their own internal group events, and use the vehicle to enjoy an outing together.

“The need for support for this program is great,” said Stephanie Kibbee, fundraising chair for the community’s board of trustees. “As a notfor-profit organization, we rely on fundraising to help create new programs and services while maintaining accessible care in a safe and home-like environment.”

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“We are always looking for ways to create a higher standard of living for our residents. This mobility vehicle will allow us to offer events such as community programs for our residents, attendance at seniors’ events, participation in the city’s seniors’ programs,” said Trevor Lee, CEO of The Elliott Community.

“We have raised funds through the generous support of our residents and their families. We are asking for the support of our community to help us reach this goal and provide these services to our residents.”

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Senior LIFESTYLES

VON Smart Program changes lives by helping seniors stay fit and active

WELLINGTON NORTH Declines in flexibility, stamina and strength were once considered an inevitable consequence of aging but studies have proven that with exercise many of these functional losses can be reversed in even the frailest and oldest men and women.

Maureen Black had always been a very active senior. She loved walking, playing cards and was a member of various community groups and clubs.

After the death of her husband, Maureen’s life was different and she started to spiral down the frailty cycle.

Black was plagued by mul-

tiple health problems including heart disease, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), peripheral edema, macular degeneration and sleep apnea. These medical conditions contributed to a general feeling of exhaustion and a lack of ability or motivation to be more mobile.

Her reduced mobility contributed to weakness and reduced balance which resulted in a fall that left her with a large contusion on her upper right arm and a limited range of motion in that arm.

When Black visited her doctor, she was put on oxygen

for her COPD and warned that she would be required to permanently revoke her driver’s licence if her physical conditions did not improve. It was at this time that the doctor recommended Black to the VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program.

When the program coordinator and volunteer Glenda Rose worked with her the first time, Black struggled with most of the exercises. Her maximum repetitions for some exercises were two, she had to end her three-minute walk after 1 1/2 minutes and needed

2-5 minutes rest between sets to get her breathing back to a normal rate.

At the end of the session she was very tired but acknowledged that she had enjoyed the exercising and was determined to improve her fitness level.

Black was adamant she was not going to lose her driver’s licence. Rose being impressed with Black’s positive attitude was eager to help her accomplish the fitness goals she had established.

Black’s optimistic attitude and the once a week SMART in home visits prompted her to exercise on her own as well.

After six weeks, Black was doing the exercises at least three times on her own and once with Glenda. She had increased her reps to 10 and was walking for five minutes.

Having completed her 12th SMART program session, Black is now capable of completing 15 repetitions, maintains that she feels better, has more energy and will continue to keep up with the exercise.

On her last visit to the doctor, Black was taken off oxygen and given permission from her doctor to drive again.

Black’s story is an acknowledgement that exercise will

improve our ability to function at any age or fitness level.

Frailty is a state that is reversible and people can transition from frail to fit.

The VON SMART program allows seniors to improve fitness, health and vigor. and organizers says the program needs more volunteers. Anyone looking to make a difference in a senior’s life and interesting in learning more about the 14 exercises of the VON SMART in-home program is encouraged to contact VON client care coordinator Kelly Gee at 519-323-2330 ext 4953 or email her at kelly.gee@von.ca.

Alzheimer Society awareness campaign tackles the stigma of dementia TORONTO - Imagine a close friend tells you she has dementia. Would you avoid her for fear of being embarrassed by what she might say or do?

According to a recent poll by Alzheimer’s Disease International, 40 per cent of people with dementia reported they had been avoided or treated differently after diagnosis. It’s no surprise, then, that one in four respondents cited stigma as a reason to conceal their diagnosis.

That’s why, this January during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society launched a nation-wide campaign called “See me, not

my disease. Let’s talk about dementia.”

Its goal is to address myths about the disease, shift attitudes and make it easier to talk about dementia.

Canadians are also invited to test their attitudes and perceptions in an online quiz at the Society’s website, www. alzheimer.ca/letstalkaboutdementia.

Stereotypes and misinformation are what prevent people with dementia from getting the help they need and stop others from taking the disease seriously.

Dementia is more than having the occasional “senior

moment” or losing your keys.

The truth is it’s a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that affects each person differently. It’s fatal and there is no cure.

“Dementia really challenges the values we hold as a society and what it means to be human,” said Mary Schulz, director of education at the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

“We need to stop avoiding this disease and rethink how we interact with people with dementia. Only by understanding the disease and talking more openly about it, can we face our own fears and support individuals and families living

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Today, 747,000 Canadians have dementia. While dementia can affect people as young as 40, the risk doubles every five years after 65.

“A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t immediately render a person incapable of working or carrying on with their daily life,” explains Schulz. “Many people with this disease tell us they want to continue contributing to their community and remain engaged for as long as possible.”

In fact growing evidence shows that involving people with dementia in meaningful activities that speak to their

strengths, helps to slow the progression of the disease and will improve their well-being.

“Inclusion benefits all of us,” adds Schulz.

The number of Canadians with dementia is expected to double to 1.4 million in the next 20 years, and Anne Harrison, 60, whose husband has Alzheimer’s disease, understands what is at stake.

“If people knew more about dementia, they could be more supportive. People aren’t ashamed of cancer. So, why should we be ashamed of Alzheimer’s?” said Harrison.

To help change the conversation, Canadians can:

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Senior LIFESTYLES 39% of retirees choose self-employment

TORONTO - According to a study released recently by BMO Financial Group, many Canadians envision becoming entrepreneurs during their retirement years; 39 per cent say that it is likely they will start their own business after they reach retirement age (65 years old). More generally, 81% plan on working in some capacity during their retirement.

The top reasons identified

by Canadians for starting their own business in retirement are: - the need for additional income (75%); - a desire to stay sharp/ mentally focused (62%); and - it would be an enjoyable hobby (53%).

“It’s clear that many Canadians are looking to generate additional income during their retirement years,” said Marlena Pospiech, senior manager, BMO Wealth Planning Group, BMO Financial Group.

“People are living longer than ever before so, for an increasing number of Canadians, retirement savings may need to last more than 25 years. Additionally, with the decline in employersponsored defined registered pension plans and reforms to government pension plans, there’s now a greater need for people to supplement their income during retirement,” Pospiech said.

“This is particularly true for those who haven’t been saving aggressively for retirement through retirement savings vehicles such as RRSPs and TFSAs.” Another key finding of the study is that men are more likely than women to start their own business in retirement

(46% vs. 33 %).

Pospiech added that Canadians are getting creative in how they picture their retirement; many view a gradual transition from work to fulltime retirement as the optimal choice.

She noted that not only does working longer benefit your bank account by generating additional income, it also helps keep retirees mentally active, involved in the community and contributing to the larger economy.

Funding a small business in retirement The study also found that, when asked about how they plan to fund their business, almost half (47%) of Canadians responded that they would use a portion of their retirement savings. Other funding sources pre-retirees said they would consider include: - a separate savings account earmarked for business (43 %); - a loan from a bank or another source (34%); - their inheritance (21%); - family/friends (14%).

“While it may be tempting to draw on retirement savings to fund your post-retirement business, there are other options available,” said Steve Murphy, head of commercial banking for BMO Bank of Montreal.

“It’s important that those looking to start a business have personal retirement savings, as well as savings set aside to fund their retirement business along with a business plan.

A financial professional can help you develop a strategy that incorporates saving for retirement, as well as a postretirement business.”

For those who are consider-

ing starting a business when they retire, BMO offers the following tips: - Do your research. Take advantage of the resources and networks you have built over the years and learn all you need to know; - Develop a plan. Draft a business plan that takes into consideration your competition, the products and services you will offer, potential customers, sales targets and what you will need to cover your costs; and - Consider the pros and cons. Think carefully about how you envision your ideal retirement lifestyle and consider consulting your spouse, family and friends on their opinions.

Ask yourself why?

Determine why you want to start your own business?

For retirees simply looking for additional cash flow, determine if starting a business from scratch is right for you.

Look at alternative options that are not as time- consuming such as part-time jobs or contract work.

Seek outside advice. Speak to an accountant and a small business banker - financial specialists who can provide insight into setting up your company, market competition and personal and business capital needs.

Also speak with your financial planner/advisor who can help determine the right financial plan for you and your business.

For more information on starting a small business, please visit: http://www.bmo. com/home/small-business.

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GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

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You will not be asked to provide any personal or business information to the group in the workshop. You will rate yourself and come up with an action plan to make improvements similar to the EFP process.

The next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room from 9:30am to 3pm and will be completed on Tuesday, Feb. 26 Lunch and refreshments are provided. No cost to you. Don’t miss this opportunity. Register online at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org or call Liz at 519-638-3268 or email: waterlooGYFP@ontariosoilcrop.org.

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The conference will be held in Napanee on Monday, March 4 at the Strathacona Paper Centre, and in Drumbo on Tuesday, March 5 at the Drumbo Agricultural Hall. Presentations are CEU accredited.

This years’ keynote speaker is Dr. Darrell Emmick, University of Vermont Extension. Emmick is the USDA-NRCS Grazing Land Management Specialist, New York State, holds a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology and Management, a M.S. degree in Resource Management and Ecology, and a Ph.D. in Range Science from Utah State University.

Emmick has worked for over 30 years researching, promoting, and helping farmers implement grazing-based livestock production systems in the Northeast region of the U.S., with special emphasis on grass-based dairy production. His primary research interests include understanding the foraging behaviour of livestock, the use and management of species diverse naturalized pastures, evaluations of grazing management methods, matching livestock type to forage management strategy, evaluations of various forage species for use as pasture.

We are also building an excellent slate of local presenters to compliment the key note speaker that will provide a beneficial pasture management experience to a broad cross section of our producers.

The cost of this years’ conference is $40, and includes a hot roast beef lunch. Books of 10 tickets are available at a reduced rate to treat customers, or staff. Registration deadline is Feb. 25, registrations will be accepted at the door, but may not include the hot roast beef lunch. Please call the Ontario Forage Council to register, Visa and Mastercard accepted by phone. Please make cheques payable to the Ontario Forage Council.

Tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are still available for both days of this conference. Spaces will fill quickly, so please

don’t hesitate. Profitable Pastures is an excellent opportunity to advertise your business.

For more information on sponsorship/tradeshow opportunities, or to register, please contact: Ontario Forage Council, Ray Robertson, Manager or Patricia Ellingwood, Executive Assistant, phone: 519-986-1484 or 1-877892-8663 or e-mail: support@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

ON-LINE RESOURCE FOR BEEF AND FORAGE PRODUCERS On this web site you’ll find a wide array of information relating to both current Canadian agricultural issues and technical information on forage and beef production: http://www.foragebeef.ca/ app33/foragebeef/index_body.jsp.

COMING EVENTS Feb. 20 Grower Pesticide Safety Course at 8:45am and separate Exam at 3pm, at Elora OMAFRA. To register, phone the Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

Feb. 21 South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock. For information, check the website: www.dairysymposium.com or email: jrodenburg@ xplornet.com.

Feb. 26 & 27 Dairy Housing Design Seminar – Free Stall Housing – Woodstock OMAFRA. To register by phone, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or 519-826-4047.

Feb. 27 Grain Drying and Storage Workshop, Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St. S., Markdale; 9am-4pm. Register early: $30.00 (lunch included). To register, call Ag Business Centre, Univ. of Guelph, Ridgetown at: 1-866-222-9682.

Feb. 28 Dairy Housing Design Seminar – Calf Housing – Woodstock OMAFRA. To register by phone, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or 519-826-4047.

Mar. 25-27 Progressive Dairy Operators Triennial Dairy Symposium, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Toronto. For information visit: pdo-ontario.ca or contact Carol Anne Pinkney at 519-8468756 or email: capinkney@sentex.ca.

Farmers call for fair land tax assessment

Wellington Federation of Agriculture representatives raised concerns about tax increases on farmland to county council Jan. 31.

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by Kris Svela WELLINGTON CTY – Farm representatives are calling for a re-evaluation of farm properties in the county after concerns Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) reassessments have led to an unfair tax distribution.

Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) vice-president Janet Harrop made a presentation on concerns raised by local farm organizations to county council at its Jan. 31 meeting. The WFA represents 1,200 members in the agricultural business in the county.

She said MPAC reassessed the value of all properties as of Jan. 1, 2012, part of four-year cycle of assessment conducted by the corporation.

“The farm class for the southwest portion of Ontario increased by 52.17 per cent with the residential class increasing 9.34%,” she said.

“Many factors have increased the value of farmland in Wellington County with unique contributors like: very

fertile land, primarily loamy, well-drained soils; large contiguous parcels of land; growers are leapfrogging over the Greenbelt to avoid regulatory burden and pricing and pressures from urban encroachment and developers.”

Harrop said the federation took the 2012 tax schedule posted on the county webpage and included percentage increases to the main tax classes provided by MPAC for the county in a further calculation.

“The numbers were dramatic,” she said of the WFA findings. “The farmland portion of the tax bill rose from 4.2% to 5.7%, while the residential portion remained unchanged, meaning a 34.7% increase in the tax burden to farmland, 0% increase to the residential burden, a 19.6% decrease to industrial and 11.5% decrease to commercial.”

“This represents a significant shift in the tax burden on farmland,” Harrop added. “The spreadsheet also shows a scenario comparing the effects of

the tax ratio remaining at 25% and what the ratio dropping to 20% would look like. Again the numbers are quite dramatic.

At the 25% ratio the farmland taxes would increase 34.7% over the next four years, while at the 20% ratio the increase is 9%.”

Farm expenses on rise “Agricultural business owners realize that taxes are a necessary cost of doing business and just one of many expenses affecting the profitability of farming,” Harrop told council.

“As expenses continue to rise revenues are not keeping pace preventing business competitiveness locally, regionally and internationally. Attracting new entrants into the industry and agricultural investment is becoming harder and harder,” she added.

“Farmers are not asking for a tax break. We are asking to continue to pay the same fair proportion of the tax bill for our tax class, “ she said.

“The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is advocating for

their members, that Wellington County Council maintain the farmland tax burden at its current level and adjust the farmland tax ratio accordingly.

We would ask that the finance committee study the issue with a report and recommendation to the committee of the whole to lower the farmland tax ratio to maintain the current level of tax burden.”

Councillor John Green, head of the county Administration, Finance and Personnel committee, suggested some of the calculations made by the WFA may be incorrect. He added the committee is willing to discuss concerns with federation representatives, including its calculations.

“I’m not sure the impact is the same as you’ve calculated.

Councillor Dennis Lever cautioned against a discussion involving MPAC and tax rates with only one group of ratepayers.

“I’m afraid we’re opening the door to a much larger problem.”

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Family Day free skate supports food bank *** Authentic Nicaraguan dinner and entertainment. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus, 6pm. $25 each. Proceeds to 2013 Nicaragua Mission Trip. Call the church office 519-843-3565. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** Elora Community Theatre presents: Myra’s Story, staged reading, at Elora Centre For The Arts, 7:30. Wine and Cheese Reception $20 admission as fundraiser for Elora Centre for the Arts and ECT. Wine and Cheese Reception and silent auction, tickets call 59-496-6481.

Sun. feb. 24

Palmerston Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-343-2004. *** 17th Annual Fergus Wedding Showcase. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave. Fergus. 11am-4pm. $7.

Box Office/Registration: 519-843-4852. *** Guelph and Wellington County Master Gardeners present their annual event “A Day In The Garden; Awaken Your Gardening Spirit”. Cost $45 includes speakers, catered lunch, door prizes and demos. Victoria Park East Golf Club, 1096 Victoria Road South, Guelph, doors open at 8:45am. To register or get more information email mgguelph@hotmail.com. *** Eden Mills History Day at the Eden Mills Community Hall, York St., Eden Mills. 1- 4pm. Learn more about the history of the village, swap stories or set up a table to display your historical information. Hosted by Eden Mills Community Club. Questions? Call Barb at 519-856-4463. *** The Noble Experiment: Temperance and Prohibition Lecture Series. 2pm. Tales from the Barrel Warehouse: The Story of Seagram’s. For more information please visit our website www. wellington.ca/museum or call 519-846-0916 x 5221.

Mon. feb. 25

Monticello United Church Annual ham, scalloped potato dinner 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, Children $5. Tickets at the door.

Tues. feb. 26

Guelph Horticultural Society, General Meeting 7:30pm. Guest speaker Sylvia Galbraith: “Photographing flowers; Enjoy your garden all year”. Dublin Street Church, 68 Suffolk Street N. New members welcome.

Wed. feb. 27

Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm Heritage River Retirement Community, 25 Wellington Drive, Elora. Barry Vanderveer will discuss “How to Start a Woodland Garden”. Light refreshments provided and everyone is welcome. *** The Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society welcomes all

to attend our meeting at 7:30pm at Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. Our guest speaker this month is Eric Landman. Eric is an accomplished Dry Stone Waller and will be showing us some spectacular structures and walls he has been working on. A great way to spend a cold February evening.

THURS. feb. 28

Euchre. St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest- 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes.

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Community Euchre, sponsored by Optimist Club of Puslinch.

7:30pm at Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person, includes lunch. 50/50 draw. Call Neil Smith for info. 519-837-3838. *** Brighton Chapter #201 O.E.S. Euchre starts in the Masonic Hall, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. 7:30pm. Lunch will be served. Call Betty at 519-787-8250. *** Community World Day of Prayer, 10am. Mt. Carmel-Zion United Church, Morriston. The service “I was a stranger and you welcomed Me” has been written by the women of France and will be presented by Duff’s Presbyterian Church, Knox Crieff Church, Crieff Hills Community Retreat and MCZU. *** World Day of Pryaer Service. 2pm at Holy Rosary Church, 175 Emma Street, East, Guelph. Everyone is welcome. *** Arthur United Church will be hosting the World Day of Prayer service. 7:30pm Several churches in Arthur will be participating.

Rev. Gail Clarkson will be our speaker. This year the service was prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of France. Food, Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow the service.

Sat. mar. 2

Fergus Legion Jam Session. Non members welcome. Come and join in. 2-5pm. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. *** Rockwood Nursery School Spaghetti Dinner, 5-9pm. Rockmosa Community Hall, 74 Christie St., Rockwood. Adults $12, Seniors $8, Kids $6. Eat in or Take-out.

Sun. mar. 3

St. Patrick’s Spring Tea and Bazaar will be held at Church of Our Lady Immaculate parish hall. 10am- 2:30pm. Tea and light lunch for $6 will be served from 12-2:30pm. Everyone is welcome. *** The Noble Experiment: Temperance and Prohibition Lecture Series. 2pm. Strong Spirits vs. Temperate Tea. For more information please visit our website www.wellington.ca/museum or call 519-846-0916 x 5221.

the children, a balloon artist, door prizes, music and fun for the whole family.

Admission to the community event is free, but each participant is asked to bring a donation to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

Winegard Awards accepting nominations of university volunteers GUELPH - Do you know an outstanding volunteer from the University of Guelph?

Nominations are open for the 2013 Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards, which recognize members of the university community for their significant community involvement and charitable activities.

“All together, volunteers contribute 13.8 million hours of their time to worthwhile causes in Guelph each year,” said Christine Oldfield, interim executive director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/ Wellington.

“The Winegard Awards acknowledge university fac-

ulty, staff and students contributing to that amazing total through their volunteer activities.”

The Volunteer Centre and United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin collaborate with the university to offer the awards, now in their seventh year.

Nomination packages are available online at www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca or from the Volunteer Centre at 519-822-0912.

The deadline for nominations is March 1.

This year’s recipients will receive their awards at a ceremony on March 28, in advance of National Volunteer Week, April 21 to 27.

Sudoku

FROM PAGE TWO

FERGUS - Members of the Remax Real Estate Centre here are hosting an annual Family Day free skating event on Feb. 18 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, on ice pad B from 1:30 to 3:30pm.

The event will include refreshments, face painting for

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Horoscopes - For the Third week of February -

we want your

sports whatever the season. whatever the sport. send us your photos, story ideas or scores. it’s your sport. it’s your newspaper. submit online: www.wellingtonadvertiser.com

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, planning is going well and you have been following through with your responsibilities. Expect to tweak a few things in the days to come.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, open up to a trusted friend to regarding a significant decision you have to make this week. This friend can provide some valuable perspective.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A barrage of new ideas makes you a hot item this week, Gemini. Your brain is working overtime and you may be shocked at what you come up with.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to see eye-to-eye with your significant other this week. You will be on the same page and this will help to strengthen your relationship.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, embrace the opinions of those closest to you. Those opinions might differ from your own, but they may also provide you with some important perspective.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Try something different this week, Virgo. It may mean taking a new route to work or trying a new food. Try something that is out of your element and you may find you like it.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You will be full of energy this week and ready to handle anything that comes your way, Libra. When you get on a roll, you may find you have some admirers.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, the coming week may try your

patience. Relax when the week starts to prove too stressful, and you will make it through the week with your peace of mind intact.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Keep listening when others around you are talking, Sagittarius. You can learn valuable lessons just by keeping a trained ear on the conversation and use this information later on.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may have big plans this week but that doesn’t mean you can leave all other responsibilities by the wayside. If you can’t get to things yourself, then delegate.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you crave change this week, even if it is something small and mundane. Figure out something you can do on a small level to incorporate change into your day.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may be inclined to help your community this week, Pisces. There are bound to be plenty of places to share your time.

PAGE SIXTEEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 15, 2013

JANUARY COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS • County Council has adopted its 2013 budget with a 2.4% increase to the County portion of property taxes.

• Maclean’s magazine has named Wellington County the safest community in Canada.

• Construction has begun on the new North Wellington O.P.P. Operations Centre in Teviotdale.

2013 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS •

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$12.9 million investment in roads and bridges to maintain a safe and efficient transportation network across the County.

Fergus Library renovation and expansion will continue into 2013.

Additional service hours at the Elora, Rockwood, Harriston, Arthur and Erin library branches.

Implementation of the County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan through new economic initiatives, including a new website; asset cataloguing.

Wellington County Museum and Archives Artifact Storage Buildings retro-fit and roof work.

Construction of the new North Wellington Ontario Provincial Police Operations Centre at Teviotdale.

Construction of the new Guelph and Orangeville Public Health Unit facilities with the County contributing $7.7 million.

Floods

WIGHTMAN COMMUNICATIONS DONATES $4,000 TO THE WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY Wightman Telecom of Clifford has donated $1,000 to the Clifford, Harriston, Mount Forest and Palmerston branches.

In 2011, Wightman published a book “Wightman Telecom: The First 100 Years,” and the intent was to donate any proceeds raised to the children/youth sections of their local library branches.

Wellington County Council sincerely thanks Blair and Paul Wightman for this generous contribution to literacy and learning.

Flooding can occur anytime of the year – it is not just a spring time hazard. The main flood risk centres for Wellington are: Harriston, Drayton, Elora, Rockwood and Eden Mills. Prepare yourself, your home or your business.

Three types of flood messaging • Water Conditions Statement - includes a Flood Outlook Statement to provide early notice of that flooding is possible.

HOT PICKS

• Flood Watch - early warning that flooding is likely to occur.

• Flood Warning - flooding will happen or is happening along specified watercourses or throughout a

municipality.

Local Conservation Authority websites: • Maitland Valley Conservation Authority www.mvca.on.ca • Saugeen Conservation Authority www.svca.on.ca • Grand River Conservation Authority www.grandriver.ca • Credit Valley Conservation Authority www.creditvalley.ca • Conservation Halton www.conservationhalton.on.ca • Conservation Hamilton www.conservationhamilton.ca For information on protecting your home before, during, and after a flood, visit the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation website: www. cmhc‐schl.gc.ca; type “Floods” in the search engine.

LIVING SNOW FENCE PROGRAMME Wellington County has partnered with the Grand River Conservation Authority to announce an exciting new programme! The living snow fence programme will use Green Legacy trees as windbreaks to reduce snow drifting onto roads.

The living snow fence programme is free to any County resident with property along the rural roadside. Living snow fences have been proven to save lives and offer a variety of benefits, including:

Looking for a movie to watch this weekend?

Try one of these recently arrived titles: • • • • • • • • • •

Hope Springs Men in Black 3 Total Recall Ted The Bourne Legacy Prometheus Lawless Looper The Watch The Odd Life of Timothy Green

• Keeping roads safer and open • Reducing winter road maintenance costs • Increasing farm crop yields

Check with your local Branch for availability.

Programme conditions, include:

On Monday, February 18 - all branches of Wellington County Library will be closed for Family Day.

• Trees planted 30 metres inside property boundary • Agree to keep trees for 15 years • $750 / acre incentive paid to landowner • Priority sites - additional $700 / acre For more information, contact: Mark Funk, Forestry Specialist, Grand River Conservation Authority T: 519.621.2763 x 2262 E: mfunk@grandriver.ca

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