Inside Wellington February 22, 2013

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February 22, 2013

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 22, 2013

Public Service announcements

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. *** The Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph is an all inclusive, non-profit, self-help, peer-run organization that supports people with mood disorders and their loved ones. We meet every Tuesday in downtown Guelph at 40 Baker Street, 7-9pm. Call 519-7664477 for information.

Fri. feb. 22

For the cause - Mark Vines, owner of Tim Hortons outlets in Mount Forest and Arthur recently made a donation to the food banks in each community. Marg Rapp, above, of the Mount Forest food bank and Marilyn Theurer, below, secretary of the Arthur food bank, each received 10 cases of orange and apple juice. Tim Hortons donated 10 cases of apple juice and 10 cases of orange juice. The donations were made prior to Tim Hortons’ recent food drive.

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All Saints Community Dinner. Ultra-delicious spaghetti & meatballs, bread, salad & dessert. 6-7pm; no sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted and 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 and raffle tickets in advance by contacting Heather Fleming 519821-4365. Tickets available at the door. *** Arkell United Church - Monthly Musical Hootenanny. 7pm. 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. Bring your instrument or just come out to listen.

Sat. feb. 23

Outdoor events top the list of upcoming GRCA programs CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has several upcoming events with nature in mind.

On March 9, the Guelph Lake Nature Centre will again be hosting its Hoot and Howl event from 7 to 9pm.

“This is a great way to spend an evening with your family. We will be going out on a night hike to look for owls and coyotes. There will be a short introductory slide show before we head out on the prowl. Please dress warmly,” centre staff advise.

The cost is $5 for children under 18 years old and $10 for adults. Those 16 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 to reserve space.

The Guelph Lake Nature Centre is also hosting a March Break Environmental Day camp from Mar. 11-15. The event is also being held at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre, Waterloo “March break is a great time to get out and experience spring in all its glory. We will be offering a fun, activity-filled week for campers aged 6-10.”

The program runs from 9am to 4pm, with drop off from 8am and pick up by 5pm.

Each day will be filled with different activities and environmental fun.

Register online at www. grandriver.eventbrite.ca or visit the www.grandriver.ca.

Guelph Lake can be reached at 519-836-7860 and Laurel Creek at 519-885-1368.

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

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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. *** 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. *** Wild Birds Unlimited in Guelph will be holding their second annual “Chickadee Day”. This event is for the kids, Frank Glew will drop by the store at noon to read his book “that chickadee feeling”. We will be serving the kids refreshments and then heading out to get “that chickadee feeling”. Get your photo taken with the world’s largest Chickadee, the WBU mascot Dee Dee.

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 the museum website www.wellington.ca/museum or call 519-846-0916 x 5221. *** Erin Legion Jamboree. 12:30pm. Dinner at 5pm.

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. *** Arthur and Area Historical Meeting. 7:30pm. Chamber of Commerce Building. Speaker: Gail Donald. Topic: Letters sent during the war. All welcome. 519-848-5806.

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.

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 Prayer 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. *** 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.

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. *** The Mapleton Historical Society 2nd Annual Genealogy Day 11am-3pm Drayton Public Library. Displays, help with Ancestry. com. Society members on-hand to assist with your research. *** Community Spring Fling Dance. Alma Community Centre. Music

by AJ the DJ, $10 at the door. 8pm. Age of majority required.

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 the museum website www.wellington.ca/museum or call 519-846-0916 x 5221.

thurs. mar. 7

Belwood Lions Jamboree 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Come and Play, Sing, Dance and just enjoy the entertainment. $5pp. (Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for info.

fri. mar. 8

Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. All you can eat. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. Includes pie, cake, tea, coffee. Adults $15, Under 8 $5. Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581. *** International Women’s Day Celebration 7pm at the Elora Legion.

The Grandmothers of the Grand (Stephen Lewis Foundation) invite all ladies to a complimentary evening honouring Women of the World. Sample foods from local restaurants, shop at the marketplace. Listen to the sounds of Nonie Crete. Sharon Ogden, will speak about the Stephen Lewis Foundation and its current advocacies and initiatives. Call Laurie 519-994-3324 or Elly 519843-1528 for more info

Sat. mar. 9

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Country Ways. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree. Dance, sing, play. 2-5pm. 519-3231591. *** 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. *** Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast with real maple syrup sponsored by Continued on page 15

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 22, 2013 PAGE THREE

Arthur’s Trevor Henry: Canada’s top driver is driven to succeed

by Kelly Waterhouse

ARTHUR - You can bet Trevor Henry will look back on 2012 as a year of bittersweet success - that is, if the 41-yearold harness racing driver ever slows down long enough to take stock of his incredible achievements last year.

On New Year’s Eve, as the clock approached midnight on the track of the London’s Western Fair Raceway, Henry was declared Canada’s top harness driver of the 2012 racing season.

With 533 wins in 2,133 races, driving horses that earned $3.4 million in purse winnings, it was the most career earnings he has made in a single year.

Henry’s win total ranked him seventh place for all of North America, while for total purse wins, he came in at tenth in Canada.

Nonchalant in any situation and a man of few words, on Dec. 31 Henry told the audience of fans and fellow horsemen, “I drove a lot of horses.

It’s probably just a matter of hard work and always showing up.”

That is an understatement, but true to the quiet, humble nature for which Henry is known. His calm resolve allows him to manage a schedule that requires long hours, and even longer commutes before and after a race.

“It’s crazy the hours you put in,” said Henry. “It’s tiring more than anything. Sometimes I do as much as 15 to 18 hours a day.”

Together with his wife, Shannon Henry, a standardbred trainer with a solid record

of wins in her own right, the two share the care of 10 horses, part of the Trevor Henry Racing Stable run out of John Chechin’s farm in Arthur.

Throughout the winter months, Henry races four times a week in London, hitting the road after morning barn chores. In the summer, the driver races six days a week on average, including Sunday in Clinton. When the races take him farther away to places like Peterborough or Ottawa, a same-day turnaround makes for a very long day.

Asking Henry why he does it is like wondering why a horse wants to run.

“It’s the thrill of winning big races,” he said, of the reason he keeps up the grind.

“And that you are your own boss … you don’t have to punch a clock and you sort out your own hours.”

The father of two admits his career means he misses a lot on the home front and it has been a sacrifice. Yet he credits the support of his family for making it all worthwhile.

“You’ve got to have that.

If they didn’t support me, I couldn’t do this,” he said.

“You’re gone all the time and you miss a lot with your kids, but you have to do what you do to make a living.”

Henry is clear that Shannon, his wife of 15 years, deserves much of the credit.

“You have to have someone who supports you. Shannon understands the business,” he said, acknowledging she trains a stable of horses that made 75 starts in 2012, earning $225,000.

A sign of the times - Trevor Henry celebrates his record number of 2012 wins at London’s Western Fair Raceway on New Year’s Eve. photo by Iron Horse Photography

Career win - Trevor Henry clocks his 4,000th career driving win on Nov. 4, 2011 at Western Fair Raceway in London, driving Capris In Motion. (Cover photo: Trevor Henry in his driving suit, ready to race). photos by Iron Horse Photography

Their shared commitment to the industry and each other makes for a solid foundation of teamwork.

“We just have the understanding that I run the show here and he runs the business,” Shannon explained of raising the family, adding she coordinates his driving schedule and calls in his changes while he’s on the road. “It just seems to work for us. It’s a business all around.”

She laughs, saying, “This is what we do; people think we’re crazy.”

Neither of the couple’s children, Tessa, 11, and Ty, 16, aspire to follow their father’s driving tracks, but they do attend many races and have been around the barn all their lives.

“To them, this is normal,” Shannon said, noting that once Stake season begins, her husband will be full-on racing.

“They know he does what he does for them.”

During the 2012 season, Henry’s family cheered him on whenever possible, either track side or at home.

“It turned into a big event.

They watched him every night on television,” Shannon said, explaining how the children kept score of their father’s wins.

To keep the family connected, they take a mandatory two-week vacation to their 10-acre property in Tennessee, where Shannon says the rules are no talking about racetracks, the business or anything related to it.

Family history rooted Henry in the harness racing industry.

His father Ross Henry was one of the province’s most successful conditioners of young racehorses, and the patriarch of Henry Stables, bringing his two sons into the fold until his retirement in 2006.

In his career, Ross trained 533 winners to earn more than $7 million in purses in nearly 4,000 races. But his father’s legacy of training wasn’t Henry’s calling. At age 19, the son got in the driver’s seat.

“Training horses is a long road to get them there,” Henry said. “With driving, you get more satisfaction. You get more of a thrill. I’ll drive 12 different horses every day.”

During Hanover Raceway’s Heritage Day on Sept. 15, Henry won a race named in honour of his father, and tied the record for most wins in a night with seven. The title

is shared with fellow Arthur horseman Bruce Richardson.

“Hanover is probably my favorite track,” said Henry.

“It’s where I started. It’s where I went to the track most often, early on. It’s small ... no pressure.”

It’s a nice reprieve in an industry where pressure is almost constant and the ability to manage it is crucial.

People in the industry attribute Henry’s continued success to his composed and quiet confidence.

Dr. Ted Clarke, general manager of the Grand River Raceway in Elora, refers to Henry as being “calm, cool and collected.

“He has learned to be very focused,” Clarke said of Henry’s driving skill. “He has an almost instinctive knowledge.”

Greg Blanchard, assistant

money and it’s all about the money. It’s the same as anyone else trying to make a living.

“You get a lot of pressure when you get into those big Stake races. It is a lot of pressure,” Henry said, noting the ability to handle that stress is critical. “That’s the difference between a good driver and a bad driver.”

While Clarke and Blanchard call it intuition, Henry describes it as visualization.

“You try to map it out before the race,” he said. “You can’t let anything else bother you. You have to be focused.”

Henry believes experience is the best teacher. “A lot of drivers are in their prime from age 25 into their 30s and 40s,” he said. “There is a lot of young guys who have done well.”

Henry notes that in recent years, there is a smaller circle

“You try to map it out before the race. You can’t let anything else bother you.

You have to be focused.”

- Trevor Henry, on his harness racing strategy. general manager and track announcer for Western Fair Raceway, agrees.

“A lot of it is instinct.

Some guys are born with that God-given ability, and he’s one of them,” Blanchard said.

“Through his hands he can communicate with the horse, and he’s one of those guys who can get more out of a horse than most.”

Henry knows trainers can only tell a driver so much about what a horse needs, so the rest is up to the team of horse and driver on the track, in the heat of a race.

“You’re working as one,” Henry explains.

“As a driver, you try to do what the horse likes, what trip the horse takes. All horses are different. That’s one of the things you have to think about ... getting them into position to win.”

For Henry, the mark of a good horse is simple: “Smart, athletic and fast, that’s the biggest thing. If a horse is crazy fast but has no brains, it’s not good enough.”

He adds, “Horses are my business. They’re here to make

of drivers.

“They’re all good guys,” he said of the professional camaraderie, but he is clear it is all about the win. “When you are on the track it’s really competitive. It’s a smaller circle than it used to be. It’s way more competitive than it used to be.”

One thing is sure: Henry does not like to lose. But when it happens, he doesn’t dwell on the mistakes.

“There are a lot of times when you get off the track and know what you did wrong,” he said, adding with a laugh, “The way it reads in the program is never the way it goes (on the track). When you get out there the whole race is going to change.”

Brian Tropea, general manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association, a colleague and lifelong family friend, appreciates Henry’s skill.

“The driver has to make those split-second decisions and Trevor has the ability to do it,” said Tropea. “He doesn’t second-guess his decisions.

And he accepts when it’s the wrong move, but he follows through.”

That understated confidence is one of the attributes Tropea suggests has given Henry credibility in his profession.

“His confidence in his abilities is probably his given strength and it’s well deserved confidence,” said Tropea, who adds Henry’s integrity has established his reliability with trainers.

“It’s testament to his work ethic … you have to commit to being there.”

Tropea noted that means regardless of weather conditions or distances to travel to get to the track, “If Trevor tells them he’s going to be there to drive, he’ll be there to drive.”

Since he started as a driver in 1989, Henry has more than 25,000 starts and is a lifetime winner of 4,598 races. His career wins have earned more than $30 million in purses.

In 2012 he secured the title of Driver of the Year at tracks in London, Clinton, Hanover, and Grand River Raceway.

With results like those, experience has taught him not to get nervous before a race.

“When you’ve done so much of it, nothing bothers you,” he said.

Harness racing is a dangerous business, no matter which side of the horse you’re on, and Henry admits he’s had a few accidents in his time, including an incident two years ago where he smashed his hand in a race. It didn’t keep him down for long.

“The best thing to do is get right back on the cart and do it again,” he said. “When you see a bad accident you can’t hold on to it in your mind.”

He laughs saying of his occupation, “You have to be a little off the wall.”

Taking calculated risks is part of the sport but Tropea is sure Henry’s regard for safety adds to his solid reputation amongst his colleagues.

“He has the respect of the drivers,” Tropea said. “They’re going 30 miles an hour within inches of each other. Trevor has the respect of the other drivers to be safe.”

Clarke agrees Henry’s career and reputation are based on his consistency.

“He’s been a very good driver for a long period of time,” said Clarke. “He’s become probably as good a strategist on a half-mile track as anybody I know. He can win from behind or from in front.”

Clarke added that proven Continued on page 9

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 22, 2013

EQUINE

Trillium grant to help promote Headwaters as centre of equine excellence ORANGEVILLE - The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association is one of 425 notfor-profit organizations in the province that will receive funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in an effort to help build healthy and vibrant communities.

The $119,000 funding from the foundation has been awarded to the tourism association to increase its capacity to promote the Headwaters region as a centre of equine excellence in the province, thereby strengthening the local economy.

The funding will allow the association to hire a project coordinator and begin the pro- Equine grant - The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association (HHTA) recently received a $119,000 cess of marketing the equine Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant to help promote the area as a centre of equine excellence. opportunities available in the On hand for the announcement were OTF review team member Richard Fearon, Headwaters Equine region, which includes the Leadership Group chair Ross Millar, HHTA chair Ron Munro and Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones.

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Jones said the funding will benefit the region “and the partnerships that have been formed to promote our community as a centre for equine excellence.”

Ron Munro, chair of the tourism association, said, “The leadership group is a collaborative initiative of regional stakeholders who are committed to the importance of the equine sector in Headwaters.”

Munro suggested this framework of collaboration is a model that can be utilized for other sectors across the region, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that communities are strong, viable and sustainable. The funding comes on the heels of a highly successful destination development conference and equine forum held by the tourism association in late October.

At that conference, keynote speaker John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park, commended the work being done by the HELG, and encouraged them to continue positioning the power of the horse as a strong driver for economic development and a way to ensure the vibrancy of rural communities in Headwaters.

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The HELG will be following up to get further input and will offer opportunities for interested parties to get involved in helping shape the direction of the initiative.

The equine events of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games are coming to Headwaters in 2015 at the Caledon Equestrian Park.

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EQUINE April 6 equine event features Report On Research experts GUELPH - On April 6, Equine Guelph presents a seminar at the University of Guelph, featuring Ontario Veterinary College researchers who have starred in the popular Report on Research video series.

By attending this event, which commemorates Equine Guelph’s ten years of service to the equine industry, participants will be the first to find out about the latest developments in equine research.

Some of the topics covered will include: breakthroughs in stem cell research, recent developments in treating heaves, new understandings

about the equine heart and fascinating advances in studies examining how the hoof functions.

During Equine Guelph’s 2013 Report on Research update, participants will be able to ask questions and learn about how these new developments affect the people and the horses within our industry.

Organizers thank the Knowledge Translation and Transfer Program under the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) - University of Guelph partnership for the grant which made the research

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Puslinch trainer celebrates 4,000th win TORONTO - Puslinch Township resident Richard Moreau celebrated his 4,000th training triumph recently, after a pair of his pupils found the winner’s circle.

With five starters on the ten-race card at Woodbine Racetrack on Jan. 10, Amazing Quest driven by Scott Zeron notched the trainer’s 3,999th win in the seventh race.

Then Zeron and Windsun T Bird recorded Moreau’s milestone victory in the ninth dash.

“I’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said the 48-year-old.

“It’s a goal that I’ve tried to reach. Now that I have, I’ll just turn the page and hopefully

a banner campaign, leading the nation in both wins and earnings. His stable posted 344 wins, while accumulating over $3.6 million in purses.

Also in 2012, the Quebec native captured his second Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) training title, with 132 victories. He was also the leading dash winner at Georgian Downs and Grand River Raceway in Elora.

Lifetime, Moreau’s troops have amassed over $31.6 million in purses. He co-owns a 50-horse training centre in Puslinch Township, just off Highway 6 north of Freelton, and trains horses that generally race in Ontario and Quebec.

richard moreau wait for 5,000.”

Moreau joined Hillsburgh’s Jeff Gillis as one of three finalists for the 2012 O’Brien Award as Canada’s top trainer.

Last year, Moreau enjoyed

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EQUINE Equine Canada releases strategic plan for industry to 2018

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Researcher working on ways to freeze embryos

by Jackie Bellamy The ability to store a horse embryo may be of interest to horse owners wishing to preserve the genetics of a valuable animal for future use.

It could also be a solution for endangered equine species.

University of Guelph researcher Tracey Chenier and her colleagues continue to benefit from the assistance of internationally renowned cryobiolo-

gist Dr. Stanley Leibo, who is looking for effective ways to freeze embryos that could lead to worldwide commercial viability of embryo transfer in the horse.

Currently, almost all embryo transfers are a costly process involving fresh transfer on the same day.

“The ability to freeze and store horse embryos not only would allow for a more conve-

nient transfer time, but would also prove more cost effective,” said Chenier.

The challenge, unique to horse embryos, is the formation of a glycoprotein-based capsule (which forms approximately seven days after ovulation) that surrounds the embryo and prevents the freezing chemical from entering the tissue.

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“One Vision is Equine Canada’s most ambitious strategic plan to date,” said Mike Gallagher, president of Equine Canada.

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Gallagher added, “We are excited to be launching this next chapter in our organization’s history. Our sport, our industry is ever changing and we must change with it.”

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Workshop teaches riders safety through understanding horse behaviour

by Jackie Bellamy GUELPH - Equine Guelph will present a second offering of its horse behaviour and safety e-workshop from April 1 to 14.

The two-week online course is designed for horse people who would like to learn more about the best practices for handling horses safely.

Education is pivotal for prevention. Injuries due to horses are one of the leading causes of animal-related hospitalizations and fatalities, according to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting - CAIR. A recent study conducted

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“The popularity of Equine Guelph’s new horse behaviour and safety e-workshop was established quickly as it sold out within two hours of the first offering announcement,” said Equine Guelph’s director, Gayle Ecker.

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The course is designed to be fun and flexible. Students will be engaged by interactive games, challenges and guest speaker Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, who comes from a large animal emergency rescue background and teaches horse handling skills all over the United States.

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EQUINE

Equine veterinarian offers important tips to help prevent winter colic

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While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to your management of the horse can go a long way to decrease the incidence, and the suffering of episodes.

Colic, which is actually not

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Dr. Ken Armstrong is an equine veterinarian who has been in practice for many years and has seen many horses for

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“A lot depends on the weather, as the temperature swings can result in frozen or ice-covered water. This can result in horses drinking less water. At this time of year, they are also shifting from a high moisture diet (grass) to a low moisture diet (dried hay),” said

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Paying attention now will help you prevent impaction colic from developing as a result of diet and weather changes and the lack of water

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 22, 2013 PAGE NINE

EQUINE

Arthur’s Trevor Henry claims title of Canada’s top harness racing driver FROM PAGE THREE success means, “Trevor has been able to drive some of the best horses at these tracks.”

Success breeds success and Tropea looks forward to Henry’s future.

“He has a full dance card now when he shows up at a race,” Tropea said. “Trevor is at a point in his career now where it just gets easier for him.”

Looking back on Henry’s 2012 record, Tropea said, “It’s phenomenal. You have to have a number of things work in your favor to accomplish what he did.

“You have to be healthy, you have to have a good relationship with trainers and you have to have good horses.”

With a bird’s eye view from the announcer’s booth at Western Fair Raceway, Blanchard has watched Henry’s win total escalate.

“He really went on a tear here last fall, when we started back in late October ... from that point on he just widened his advantage. He was at the top of his game and it’s as good as I’ve ever seen him,” Blanchard said.

“What elevated Trevor last year was confidence. There was no indecision, no hesitation and that is something that can hurt a driver. If he was rolling and he had a good horse, he was confident. It just all came together for him, especially at the end of the year.”

TREVOR HENRY Given that Western Fair is Henry’s winter racing location, Blanchard admits the national attention for Henry has been good for business, but seeing Henry achieve top-driver status has been a highlight.

“It’s fun to watch any athlete when they’re right at the top of their game, whatever the sport” said Blanchard. “When you’re watching a guy at the top of his game in harness racing, performing night in and night out … it’s something to watch.

“Even the other drivers and trainers, they kind of got behind it at the end of the season, cheering him on and wondering how many he would ultimately win.”

Shannon offers another perspective on Trevor’s success. In a year of career highs, she believes her husband’s momentum was inspired by the tremendous personal loss of his friend and business partner

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“We had a good deal. We owned Lucky Star (together) and she was a good filly.

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Americash Express was another,” Henry recalled fondly.

McCann passed away suddenly on Oct. 28, while he and Henry were in New York to receive an award for the 2012 Excelsior Two Year Old Filly Trot Champion (Americash Express, driven by Jim Morrill Jr., with trainer Mark Ford).

Shannon said McCann wanted Henry to win the top driver title and had pushed her husband to “go for it.” With two months to go to become Driver of the Year, she believes that was all the incentive Henry needed to honour the memory of his friend.

“Trevor knew he could do one last thing for Dan and he made good and sure he did,” she said. “His determination was to win it for him. It meant a lot to get Dan that title.”

That doesn’t discredit the hard work it took though, and Shannon, who has been a part of her husband’s journey to the top, is proud of his accomplishments.

“He deserved it, there is no doubt about that, because he has gone so hard for so long, since he was 18 years old,” she said.

“For all the time on the road and missing his family ... this has really paid off for all of us.

Everything just seemed to fall

into place.”

In 2013, thoughts turn to the uncertain future of the Henry family’s livelihood.

Given the provincial government’s decision to end the $345-million Slots At Racetrack Program (SARP) that saw race tracks annually receive funding from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) casino profits, the horse racing industry, and all connected equinerelated businesses in the province, are in jeopardy.

It is something families such as the Henrys have to consider, given it is the basis of their livelihood.

“When the government first wanted to come to the racetracks, it was a deal they made with the track and horsemen … for ten years. It’s a deal. I don’t get how it’s now called a “subsidy,”’ Henry said.

“They want to end the contract and call it a subsidy.

Without us they wouldn’t have had a slots program in the first place.”

Henry is frustrated the public is misinformed of the facts.

“This isn’t a subsidy. We are all trying to make a living like everybody else.

We do a lot for agriculture in Wellington County. If all these horses leave Wellington County, what will the hay and feed mills do?” he said.

He admits he’s thought of where he’d go to keep driving.

“I’ll go where it’s warm,”

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Henry said. “I’d hate to leave, but you gotta do what you gotta do.”

Shannon admits it is a concern, but they are waiting to see what happens.

“We can’t think about the end. We have to make the best of today, until they tell us there is an end,” she said. “We have to keep Trevor positive. We just have to laugh and keeping going on.”

Henry isn’t one to look back, but when asked how last year will impact his future, he said, “It will be tough. It was a great year. At times it was hard to believe. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do that again.

“It will be a lot tougher now that they’re cutting back on racing events. Well, tougher on the bank account,” he joked.

“But easier on me. I don’t want to be driving horses after I’m 50.”

With several years to go in a record-breaking career, Henry has achieved a legacy in the industry to which he has dedicated his life’s work. But you’d never know it.

For the driver, it’s just another day at the track and he’s just doing his job.

“He keeps it real. He’s the

same guy he always was,” said Tropea.

Shannon agreed, adding, “He would rather win his races and never say a word.”

But that won’t stop others from talking or remembering the 533 wins that made Trevor Henry Canada’s Driver of the Year.

“People keep saying, ‘I don’t think anyone will ever see that kind of win again,’” said Shannon.

“And I think they’re right.”

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The theme for the conference is making profitable dairy management decisions and key aspects of dairy farming that affect the bottom line will be addressed by experts in a variety of fields. The conference starts with an evening wine and cheese reception on March 25. The speaking program also features something new this year. In addition to the main program, attendees will also be given the opportunity to sign up for two workshops of their choosing.

The workshop format will feature smaller groups and more opportunity for questions and discussions.

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The new, optimized version of Ontariofresh.ca website allows local food buyers and sellers to search for products, announce the availability of seasonal products, and post contract opportunities

Dutch author at Koeslag reunion

by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD Many may recall Vimy Ridge and Paschendale. For the Koeslag family, originating from Laren in the Netherlands, their recollections evoke the sacrifices and trials of their family and their involvement with the Dutch underground movement in World War ll.

This story was brought to life in detail by the writing talents, determination, and enthusiasm of Jan Braakman of the Netherlands. He wrote the book The War in the Corner, Chronicle of a village in wartime Netherlands. He embarked on a tour of Canada to reconnect with his cousins and to promote the reality of those war days and the family’s heroic endeavours to help downed airmen evade the occupying German forces.

Braakman revelled in visiting schools and elderly homes to share his book. He tells of the similarities in Canada’s Remembrance Day Nov. 11 and the Netherlands Liberation Day May 5. He is grateful to his family and takes pride in thanking Dave Stringer of the Royal Regiment of Canada who helped liberate Laren.

Recently, his journey led him to a gathering of the Koeslag clan from across Ontario organized by Tim Dickert of Ottawa. Dickert is the son of Joanne and Bruce Dickert of London and grandson of Bertha Koeslag of Clifford and Audrey Dickert of Lakelet. About 75 people attended the gathering at the Durham Curling Club.

Many of the family had landed on Canadian soil in 1947 and reunited in Durham in 1949, so this seemed a fitting location for the book unveiling. A social time ensued before and after the reading as the family enjoyed a luncheon, with ample portions of Dutch cheese.

The family had nothing but compliments and thanks for the author who told the tale in exacting detail with descrip-

OFA: Back to business for Ontario politics

By Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture GUELPH - As Ontario’s elected representatives prepare to head back to the legislature on Feb. 19, Ontarians look forward to a productive spring session following a four-month hiatus.

Most of the Queen’s Park business that was active throughout 2012 died on the legislative table when the government was prorogued in October 2012. That leaves a clean slate for new business in 2013 – including agriculture.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) looks forward to working with Premier Kathleen Wynne on issues relevant to Ontario farm families.

As the province’s largest accredited general farm organization, the OFA is proud to be the voice of Ontario farm families. The OFA had the oppor-

Wartime reflections - Tim Dickert , left, introduced his grandmother, Bertha Koeslag (right) and four-year old cousin, Hannah Bishop (seated), to author Jan Braakman a The War in the Corner book reading and family reunion at the Curling Club in Durham. photo by Bonnie Whitehead

tions culled from daily entries in his grandmother’s notebook, personal interviews, and extensive research on his trips to the Hague.

The pages revealed the reason for his mother’s tears and the fate of his grandparents Henrick Jan and Dina Koeslag, “two ordinary people living in an ordinary village with seven children who attended church on Sunday, milked their cows, fed their pigs, and worked the land they owned.”

It showed the family emerging as a formidable force developing a system of espionage and intrigue with cunning schemes and calculated risks. It dealt with the possible shame of the German sympathizer who released their location, ultimately leading to their

capture and untimely deaths. It showed the impact Henrick Jan and Dina had on the downed American, Canadian, and British heroes of war, the brutality of the imposing forces, the starvation at the concentration camps, the sadness, the suffering, it was war.

A photo wall prepared

by Tim Dickert, a book of momentos from Bert Koeslag, and an actual window topper from the original Koeslag farm fascinated the family who yearned for more details of their ancestry after the book reading wet their appetite.

Librarian Henny Derbecker attended the event and secured a signed copy for the Clifford Library. The book is also available on Amazon.com

by using a sophisticated search function. Connecting buyers and sellers of Ontario food, Ontariofresh.ca is a vital tool in finding new business partners to meet the growing demand for local food.

You can register your business’ profile at: www.ontariofresh.ca or by calling 1-888-249-9399.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

by John C. Benham A new Environmental Program has been announced to improve energy efficiency but only in the Greenbelt area. For further information, call John at 519-846-3394 or email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

COMING EVENTS: 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 519826-4047.

Feb. 27 Grain Drying and Storage Workshop, Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St. S., Markdale; 9:00-4:00 pm. Register early: $30 (lunch included). To register, call Ag Business Centre, University 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. 5 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at OMAFRA Elora at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

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 Mar. 27 Grain Drying and Storage Workshop, Kin Station, 555 Binning St. W., Listowel, 9:00-4:00 p.m. Register early: $30 (lunch included). To register, call Ag Business Centre, Univ. of Guelph, Ridgetown at: 1-866-222-9682.

tunity to reach out to Wynne about the four key issues the association is tackling for the coming year.

We received some honest answers from her on each issue, and look forward to continuing that dialogue and further developing Wynne’s relationship with agriculture in the months to come.

On behalf of Ontario agriculture, the four areas of focus OFA will be addressing with Wynne and Liberal party policy makers in the upcoming legislative session include Ontario’s agriculture and food strategy, energy, regulatory modernization and investing in rural Ontario.

OFA representatives have also been meeting with all political parties about OFA’s legislative agenda, and we are pleased to see all three parties embracing OFA’s priorities.

In the coming months, we

intend to see that support grow by having a stronger presence at Queen’s Park, and we will introduce some new lobby tools to encourage our grassroots members to take up the torch during constituency days in their own rural communities.

The Ontario agri-food industry contributes $33 billion annually to the Ontario economy and represents 10% of the province’s entire workforce with 700,000 jobs.

The OFA is encouraged that the industry is garnering the support it deserves from our provincial representatives, and we are committed to growing those relationships to enable prosperous and sustainable farms. We congratulate Premier Kathleen Wynne and look forward to getting back to work with the Ontario legislature on the business of agriculture.

Land use and climate change impact affects health of local watershed MISSISSAUGA - Land use change and climate change are two major stressors on the Credit River Watershed ecosystem, based on data released in chapters three and four of Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Watershed Health Report.

From 1996 to 2006, the population of the Credit River watershed grew to 758,000 from 573,000. This represents a 32 per cent increase or 185,000 people. Urbanization is highest in the lower watershed (Brampton and Mississauga) where the majority of people live.

“With continued population growth, there is more stress placed on the watershed’s environmental features and functions,” said Loveleen Clayton, acting supervisor of Watershed Monitoring and Reporting.

“Urbanization increases the amount of hardened surfaces, like roads, rooftops and parking lots. Hardened surfaces also restrict water from infiltrating

into the ground increasing the potential for flooding. As water travels over these hardened surfaces, pollution is picked up along the way and deposited in nearby streams.”

Similar to land use change, climate change is a stressor that can impact the natural balance of the Credit River watershed’s ecosystem. Climate change has been a natural phenomenon during Earth’s history, although over the past few decades there is evidence that human activities are rapidly changing Earth’s climate.

“Climate change models indicate southern Ontario can expect to see hotter and drier summers and warmer and wetter winters into the future,” added Clayton. “These models also indicate severe weather events, such as floods, storms, drought and fire may become more frequent and severe.”

Environment Canada provides long-term climate data

in the watershed’s three physiographic zones (upper, middle and lower watershed). Patterns consistent with climate change predictions are beginning to emerge in the watershed. In particular, there is evidence of warmer than normal air temperatures over the last decade.

To read more about how climate change and land use impact the Credit River watershed, visit www.creditvalleyca. ca/watershedhealthreport. The Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) issupported by CVC’s partners: Region of Halton, Region of Peel, County of Dufferin, County of Wellington, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Town of Erin, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Mono, Town of Orangeville, Township of Amaranth, Township of East Garafraxa, Environment Canada, Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources.

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Scenic stream - Fresh snowfall along a wandering stream created this picturesque scene in the village of Rothsay last week.

photo by Patrick Raftis

Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program now accepting applications WINNIPEG - The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, announced today that Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities is now accepting applications for 2013.

Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities is about growing communities and improving lives. With support from the Monsanto Fund, the program will give back to farmers and rural communities by providing farmers with a chance to win $2,500 for a local charitable or not-for-profit group important to them and their rural community.

“Supporting rural communities and improving the lives of rural residents is a key focus for the Monsanto Fund and our corporative giving activities in Canada,” said Trish Jordan, public and industry affairs director with Monsanto Canada.

“Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to strengthen their communities while highlighting the important role farmers play in improving the lives of rural residents and society as a whole,” Jordan said.

First offered on a Canada-wide basis in 2012, a total of 58 winners nominated by farmers in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Northeastern

B.C. received $145,000 in grant money to support charitable and not-for-profit groups in their community.

Winning entries last year covered a wide range of focus areas from agricultural societies, playgrounds, daycares and school projects to community sporting organizations, libraries and health/service groups.

A complete listing of last year’s winners is posted online at the www.

CanadasFarmers.ca.

In 2013, two $2,500 grants will be awarded in each of 30 different territories across the grain growing regions of northeastern BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

A total of $150,000 in grant money will be made available across Canada to charitable and not-for-profit groups that are making a difference in the lives of rural residents.

The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Learn more at www. monsantofund.org.

The application submission period has

been extended for 2013, giving farmers more time to consider and submit an application between Jan. 7, and Sept. 30.

Visit www.CanadasFarmers.ca where complete contest rules and an online application form are available.

Under the official program, rules for the Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program, farmers who are 19 years of age or older and actively engaged in farming corn, soybeans and/or canola on at least 160 acres in Western Canada, or corn or soybeans on at least 80 acres in Eastern Canada, are eligible to participate in the program.

“This program is about farmers helping their communities and we want to make it as simple as possible for them to participate,” explained Jordan. “All they have to do is tell us a bit about their favourite charitable or not-for-profit group and how that group would benefit from a $2,500 grant and they could win.”

The entry period runs until Sept. 30, 2013. Farmers who meet the eligibility requirements may submit one application.

Complete program details and terms and conditions are available at www.

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5th annual Source it Here local food event Feb. 25th GUELPH - The 5th annual Guelph Wellington Local Food networking event features an afternoon of presentations, a business to business networking trade show and a chance to sample some local fare.

The fifth annual event takes place on Feb. 25 at the Loyola House at the Ignatius Jesuit

Centre from 12pm to 5:30pm.

The event begins with a keynote address by Dr. Martin Gooch, director, Value Chain Management Centre, George Morris Centre.

Denise Zaborowski, of Foodland Ontario marketing will discuss consumer trends and Dr. Mike von Massow,

of University of Guelph will discuss rising prices and local markets.

A panel discussion will speak on the existing local food value chains, made up of regional food entrepreneurs including Caroline Pilon of Green Table Foods, Mark Rodford of OX, Kevin Stemmler of Stemmler

Meats, Frank Toscan of Market Fresh, Wolfgang Pfenning of Pfennings Organic and Jamie Cooney of Rowe Farms.

There will be a local wine and beer tasting with local food samplings.

For more information visit www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

New appointment announced to FCC board of directors OTTAWA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz recently announced the appointment of Brenda Schoepp to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) board of directors.

“I’m very pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Schoepp to FCC’s Board,” said Ritz. “Ms. Shoepp is a successful business owner with a strong commitment to

youth and entrepreneurship in agriculture. Her knowledge and passion will certainly complement the important work FCC’s Board is doing for the sector.”

Under the board of directors’ leadership, FCC has proven its commitment to serving Canada’s innovative agriculture sector for the long term.

FCC has launched the Young

Farmer Loan program to help young people who are looking to start a career in agriculture.

FCC has also been instrumental in driving the multi-year initiative “Agriculture More Than Ever,” which is aimed at improving perceptions of agriculture in Canada.

With a portfolio of more than $24 billion and 19 consecutive years of portfolio growth,

FCC officials say the corporation is strong and stable. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs, and other business services to producers, agri-businesses, and agri-food operations. FCC is a Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the minister of agriculture.

Shoepp’s appointment is for a term of three years.

Ontario Forage Council announces line up for Profitable Pastures 2013 MARKDALE - The Ontario Forage Council is proud to announce the upcoming annual Profitable Pastures 2013 Conference and Trade Show.

This years’ theme is: “Each Pastured Acre Must Generate a Profit”.

The conference will be held in Napanee on March 4 at the Strathacona Paper Centre, and in Drumbo on March 5 at the Drumbo Agricultural Hall.

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Darrell Emmick, University of Vermont Extension.

Emmick is the USDANRCS 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 behavior 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 year’s 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. Cheques must be made payable to the Ontario Forage Council.

Tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are still available for both days of this conference.

For more information on sponsorship/tradeshow opportunities, or to register, contact 519-986-1484 or 1-877-8928663 or email support@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail initiative offers a 150km ride PERTH COUNTY - Over the past two years a steering committee has been formed to develop the Guelph to Goderich trail by Doug Cerson, a Wellington-Waterloo based business consultant and advisor to multiple trail organizations; Doug Coda, a North Perth bike shop owner and creator of Cycle Ontario; and Paul VanderMolen, owner of a Huron County based landscaping business and member of the Maitland Valley Trail Association.

The three like-minded individuals were brought together by a common interest and have been diligently working to solidify the blueprint of the 127kms along the rail bed trail between Guelph and Goderich.

The historic rail bed currently has a 45km completed Rail Trail which is groomed and open to the public travelling from Guelph to Millbank.

That section has been under the guidance of the Kissing Bridge Trailway Advisory board for over 15 years.

There is also about 10 kms between Auburn and Goderich which is well maintained and has a spectacular view over the Maitland River.

“It is the remaining 70 plus kms that presents the next challenge” said Cerson.

Recently, the group took part in an Active Transportation Symposium which gathered representatives from Huron, Perth and many other surrounding municipalities.

At this point they are gaining real momentum now that Perth County has approved their participation.

Perth County represents a large section of the undeveloped Rail Trail that would mainly require grooming and clearing with some capital projects in the form of bridges and culverts.

The next step is to get all of the trail enthusiasts, stakeholders and volunteer groups to the table and on the same page.

The group wishes to take the experience from the previously completed work and pass it along to groups in Huron and Perth.

The finished trail will offer safe passage for all types of active transportation.

According to Cerson, once finished it will be “the backbone of Ontario Trails connecting thousands of people from the 401 corridor to Lake Huron.”

Once the Rail Trail bed is open the group will be pushing to have three suspension bridges completed over the Grand, Conestogo and Maitland rivers. The bridges would create a unique tourist attraction, drawing outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

A meeting will be held every month along the Rail Trail until it is finished.

For more information contact Doug Cerson at 519-5723124; via email at douglas@ cerson.co or online at www. visitperth.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Still time to enter Kiwanis Music Festival GUELPH - The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year and classes will be running from April 8 to 26 in venues throughout the city.

Even though the entry deadline has past, late applications are still being accepted.

Paper application forms can be downloaded and printed from the bottom of the syllabus page on the festival website: www.guelphkiwanismusicfestival.org.

The official 2013 syllabus can also be downloaded from the website in its entirety or by discipline.

In addition to the previously existing disciplines of choirs, bands, voice, piano, strings, guitar, brass and woodwinds, recorder, harp, keyboard and digital piano, pipe organ, and

composition, classes are also being offered this year in handbells & chimes as well as speech arts in both English and French in solo, group, and choral speaking. Fifteen professional adjudicators have been hired to offer their encouraging critique and feedback to performers in both competitive and non-competitive classes.

Advanced performers can be selected to compete at the provincial level and may even proceed to nationals. Last year, the Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph sent 38 soloists and ensembles to provincials, 16 placed or received honorable mentions and two ensembles went on to nationals garnering second and third place finishes.

New and returning entrants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as pos-

sible. Organizers hope the new disciplines of handbells andchimes as well as speech arts will attract new participants and are especially directed at separate and private schools who may not have participated in the past.

Due to the situation in the public elementary and secondary schools where teachers are unable to currently offer extracurricular activities, entrant numbers in the band and choir categories are extremely low this year and the festival is hoping to attract a number of new participants to offset this reality.

Please contact festival coordinator, Heather Fleming at 519-821-4365 or hfleming@ guelphkiwanismusicfestival. org if you are interested in participating in the 2013 festival.

Uke Club hosts informal gathering Feb. 23 Basement Cafe talent - The Minto Arts Council’s Feb. 9 Basement Cafe showcased the talents of blues/ rock guitar veteran John Stewart of the Kincardine area and singer/songwriter Becky Litt, a Harriston native. Litt opened the show performing a selection of her own material, Stewart and his band mates covered a wide range of blues and rock classics. A packed house at the library basement in Harriston took in the show. photo by Patrick Raftis

Studio tour sends out call for entries for 25th event ERIN- The 2013 Hills of Erin Studio Tour is inviting returning and new artists from the area, as well as guests from other areas, to apply to join this community of local and guest

artists for their 25th anniversary year.

The tour will be held Sept.

21-22. Information, requirements and entry forms are available online at www.hill-

soferinstudiotour.com The deadline for return of applications is March 15.

For further information, contact: Benitta Wilcox at b.wilcox@sympatico.ca.

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GUELPH - A newly formed Uke Club will host its second gathering on Feb. 23, at 1pm.

Musicians are invited to bring their uke and join in the informal group session.

At the initial Jan. 26 meeting, 16 participants took part, sharing simple tunes, and had the opportunity to meet local celebrity Ian Reid who stopped in to perform and lead others in his song “Starfish.�

Interested parties of all ages and skill levels are invited to get together in a song circle to celebrate an instrument that is easy (especially to play and sing at the same time), portable, and fun.

The Uke Club meets at the L&M Guelph at 30 Arrow Rd (at Woodlawn), and will be hosted

by Gayle Ackroyd.

Seating is limited. To RSVP email to guelphlessons@long-mcquade.com or by phone at 519763-6709. A small fee of $6 will be requested of attendees.

For more information, contact Kim Logue at Long & McQuade at 519-763-6709.

Elvis - The Moments returns March 23

Drop-in activities from 1:00 – 4:30 pm Monday, March 11 - House lore, charms and customs Tuesday, March 12 - Garden and Weather lore Wednesday, March 13 - Lucky Numbers Thursday, March 14 - Health and Wellness lore Friday, March 15 - Futures and Fortunes Join us each afternoon for a different twist on the theme, with hands-on activities, crafts and special guests.

Uke Club - Gayle Ackroyd will host the second Uke Club gathering, an informal group of Uke enthusiasts on Feb. 23. submitted photo

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FERGUS - Elvis will be back in the Fergus Grand Theatre building on March 23 in Paquette Production’s of Elvis -The Moments.

Relive the music of Elvis Presley featuring Pete Paquette, a two-time Collingwood Grand Champion, Toronto Elvis Festival Grand Champion, Top 10 in Memphis, and voted Las Vegas Elvis Festival Best Performer.

Supporting Paquette will be Toronto’s Rudy and the Angels band.

The energetic performance will showcase some of the most memorable moments of the King’s live performances, from his early years of rock’n roll in the 1950’s to his explosive energy as he returned to perform live on stage in Las Vegas during the 1970’s.

Elvis -The Moments will be on stage at Fergus Grand Theatre on March 23 at 8pm.

Tickets are $30, available at the theatre box office by calling 519-787-1981 or www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca

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ENTERTAINMENT Calendar Girls uncovers some laughs in upcoming Erin Theatre production ERIN - When the amateur rights to Calendars Girls were released in 2012 for a period of only 12 months, Erin Theatre grabbed the opportunity to produce it.

The production has inspired a fundraiser with the creation of the Erin Calendar Girls calendar, with all the proceeds going to Bethell Hospice in Inglewood.

The merchants along Main Street in Erin jumped at the chance to be part of this fundraising effort, offering their shops as the backdrop for the nude photos.

Each of the actors in the local production of Calendar Girls was assigned a merchant and a calendar spot, with the photography shot over 12 evenings in October.

The calendar was released

to coincide with Erin’s Window Wonderland, in November, were Main Street shops unveil their Christmas décor.

All contributors to the calendar were volunteers, including photographers Jim Steele and Michelle Emson and artistic producers Kathryn DeLory and Susanna Lamy, plus volunteers for publicity and the Erin Theatre board of directors.

The theatre group, like the cast of the original movie, are raising funds to support a hospice centre.

The cast is using the production to thank long-time supporter and friend Lorna Bethell, who allows one of her barns to act as a set storage facility for Erin Theatre.

The Bethell Hospice facility occupies five acres in Inglewood. There is no cost

Brent Rowan to play gala GUELPH - The Guelph Youth Music Centre will play host to a gala concert fundraiser in support of the Kiwanis Music Festival on Feb. 22 at 7pm.

The evening will feature an eclectic concert of classical, Broadway, and jazz favourites.

Joining in the festivities is guest jazz saxophone artist Brent Rowan, with bassist Jesse Turton performing together hot off the release of their new CD IZ, which will be available for sale at the gala for $15.

The concert will also feature local professional musicians and advanced students.

There will be a silent auction, raffle, door prizes and hors d’oeuvres with beverages.

Local craft brewery beer and VQA wine will be available for purchase.

Concert tickets are $25

BRENT ROWAN for adults and $5 for students.

Concert and raffle tickets are available in advance or at the door. Only 180 concert tickets are available so advance purchase is recommended.

Contact festival coordinator Heather Fleming at hfleming@ guelphkiwanismusicfestival. org or by calling 519-821-4365 for further details and to purchase tickets.

to the patients and each is referred by their doctor. Most guests have a life expectancy of three months or less and family members are encouraged to stay with their loved ones.

The Erin calendar has now gone into its third printing and organizers will be presenting a cheque to Bethell Hospice at the Calendar Girls Gala opening night, March 21.

The play will be on stage at Erin’s Centre 2000 March 21 to 23 and March 27 to 30 with 8pm performances, and March 23 and 30 with 2pm matinees.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students.

To order tickets, call 905873-6868 or for orders using Visa, call What’s Cookin’ at 519-833-0909.

For more information visit wwwerintheatre.ca.

Calendar Girl - Julia Guthrie will be playing “Elaine” in the upcoming Erin Theatre production of Calendar Girls, which will be staged at Centre 2000 in March. photo by James A. Steele

Comedy road show rolls into River Run on April 18 GUELPH - The popular Just For Laughs Road Show, spawned from the prestigious comedy festival of the same name, will hit the trail again this spring. The tour, now in its 10th year, will make a stop at Guelph’s River Run Centre on April 18 at 8pm as part of the Guelph Infiniti Comedy Series.

The all-star lineup will feature four of the top comics performing today: Darrin Rose, Mark Watson, Modi and Wil

Sylvince.

Fans of the popular CBC comedy, Mr. D, will recognize the Just For Laughs show’s host, Darrin Rose, from his role as Bill the bartender. Rose is currently the host of Match Game on the Comedy Network, and is a regular cast member on MuchMusic’s Video On Trial.

Multi-award winning standup comedian, Watson is a former member of the famed Cambridge Footlights, and has

been called a “stand-up superstar” by Time Out New York.

Voted one of the Top 10 Comedians in New York City by the Hollywood Reporter and BackStage, Modi is recognized for his television appearances on hit shows including CSI: NY, The Sopranos, and Last Comic Standing.

Brooklyn-born and raised Sylvince has performed around the world, including last year’s TBS Just For Laughs Festival

in Chicago. He has earned standing ovations on Def Jam and Showtime at the Apollo.

Tickets start at $40 for adults or $38 for students and seniors. $5 eyeGO tickets are available for high school students with valid ID. $20 uGO tickets are available to university and college students.

Tickets are available at the River Run box office or online at riverrun.ca.

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PAGE FOURTEEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 22, 2013

Rotary Club hosts bonspiel in Clifford

Gold winners - Members of the Wellington North U-16 Ringers, are from left: back, Steve Walker, Nicole Burns, Charlotte, Brunkard, Genna Wright, Brandi Grose, Lacey Green, Sarah Seifried and John Grose; front, Annette Brunkard, Linda McComb, Ruthie McComb, Amber Johnson, Madison Graves, Amelia Walker, and Shelia Seifried. Absent from the photo are Julia Epoch and Holly Saunders. submitted photo

Wellington North U-16 Ringers take gold WELLINGTON NORTH The Wellington North U-16 Ringers took the Kitchener Golden Ring tournament by storm, racking up four wins and a tie en route to stirring a first place finish.

The first step on the road to victory came on the Friday when the team braved the elements to take on a team from Ann Arbor Michigan to kick off the tournament with a 4-0

win.

Next the Ringers played the Cambridge Turbos, winning with a 4-1 score.

Kitchener was next on the agenda and the Wildcats came out determined to protect their home turf. The teams battled hard with the Ringers basically holding the Cats at bay until the dying minutes when one of the Kitchener girls broke in all alone only to be stymied

by a dynamic stop sealing the 4-3 win.

With three consecutive victories, the Ringers were assured of a spot in the final in the round-robin game versus London. Ending in a 2-2 tie, the Ringers remained undefeated, heading to the gold medal final.

In an intense battle, the Ringers clinched the win, with five seconds remaining, earning gold with a 4-3 win.

by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Rotarian Leonard Underwood welcomed curlers, spectators, and cheerleaders to the Annual Clifford Rotary Bonspiel held Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Clifford Arena.

Clifford does not have a curling rink, but the hacks are set in place on the hockey arena, the ice surface is pebbled, and the sound of the rocks on the ice makes it undeniably curling ice. The 12 teams who took to the ice agreed it was just fine for curling.

The 8:30am draw included four teams: Matt Lubbers, Clifford Rotary, Gerald Koeslag, and Lorne Underwood with Lubber’s team earning the most points, 3.75.

The 10:30am draw was full with eight teams: Brett’s Team, Old Timers Hockey, Phoenix Wireless, Brian Molto, Mike Landry, Josh Underwood, Bill Raynard, and Leonard Underwood. Brett’s Team won with 33.75 points.

This bonspiel was open to any one, any age, and any skill level. One teenager had never curled in a tournament before, but filled a spot and enjoyed the chance to play.

Some younger children came along to cheer on their fathers and friends.

The players were fed and well rewarded with gifts donated by local sponsors: RBC Royal Bank, Wightman Telecom, W.C. Smith Wholesale, Phoenix Broadcast and Wireless, Caesar’s Appraisals, Redwood Restaurant, Leonard’s General

Ready to rock - Trevor McHarg, left, gets advice from his ‘coach’ Rob Geidlinger at the Clifford Rotary Annual Bonspiel held Feb. 2 at the Clifford Arena. photo by Bonnie Whitehead Store, Larry Grummett Insurance, Clifford Village Variety, Greenley’s Restaurant, Demerling’s Garage, Weber’s Contracting, Home Hardware, Bambina’s Restaurant, Advanced Electric, and North Wellington Co-op.

Town of Minto staff looked after the refreshment stand and Rotary members looked after the food booth.

Rotarian Leonard Underwood said he was thankful that so many people bought tickets on the quilt that was won by Jackie Dally.

The next curling bonspiel to be held at the arena is the Clifford Foodgrains Bank bonspiel on March 2nd. Contact Lorne Underwood at 519-3278573 for more information on how to get involved.

Palmerston teams give strong showing at provincial championship tournament

Proud to play - The U-8 Elora Fergus Edge Ringette team took part in the Kitchener Ringette Association’s tournament on Feb. 9, held at the Lions arena and the Auditorium arena, where they played well and earned medals for taking part. submitted photo

Guelph U-14AA squad earns silver Guelph U-14AA had a very successful Guelph Tournament weekend, finishing as silver medallists in an very competitive eight-team division.

The team had two wins, a tie and a loss in the roundrobin, defeating Elora-Fergus in the semi-final and lost 3-2 in overtime to London in the final. Christina Nadalin led the squad in scoring with 11 goals

and one assist over the tournament. Maddie Seabrooke recorded five goals and four assists, while Mel Lanteigne scored a goal and assisted on three.

Both goaltenders, Janna Griffioen and Jessica Hill, were “outstanding,” team officials state, adding, they are “proud of how this team has come together.”

Harriston Soccer Registration 2013 March 5, 2013 CLIFFORD HALL 6:30-7:30pm March 6, 2013 HARRISTON AUDITORIUM 6:30-8:00pm March 23, 2013 HARRISTON LIBRARY BASEMENT 1-3pm Please bring a copy of birth certificate for new players.

Age categories: U6, U8, U10, U12 co-ed team House League *U14, U16, U20 All boys team, All girls team - Lakeshore League A LATE fee of $29 will be added after April 1, 2013 Contact Mary Wynja: 519-338-2288 Patricia Von Westerholt: 519-338-3723

Hockey helpers to be recognized Kraft Hockey Goes On is recognizing individuals who make hockey happen in their communities. Through the program, 25 individuals will be celebrated and $1 million will be awarded to Hockey Canadaaffiliated organizations.

Nominations are now open and can be submitted at www.

KraftHockeyGoesOn.ca.

The top five individuals across the country who keep hockey going will each be awarded $100,000 for their chosen minor hockey associations and an additional 20 will be awarded $20,000 each.

From now through to March 8, Canadians can nominate someone who dedicates their time and effort to ensure hockey goes on within their community by visiting www.

KraftHockeyGoesOn.ca.

More than 830 broomball players from across Ontario converged upon Barrie and arenas in Stroud and Innisfil to compete in the Ontario Broomball Associations Provincial Championships on the weekend of Feb. 8-10.

Held annually, this tournament sees teams from the major broomball centres in Ontario including Central West (Blyth, Seaforth, Mildmay and Palmerston) Windsor, Ottawa, and the Barrie area compete in the various age groups.

Palmerston Junior Broomball sent a team in each of the seven age categories including Pewee, Bantam Boys and Girls, Midget Boys and Girls and Juvenile Boys and Girls.

The Bantam Boys started the tournament with three straight wins over Cannington, Windsor, and rivals in Mildmay, a marked improvement over the 2011 and 2012 tournaments when they were eliminated after two games.

These wins guaranteed them a medal, the next two games would determine the colour. In a field of nine teams, the boys were not handed anything, they worked incredibly hard for every goal they scored, team officials state.

Saturday night, the Palmerston Predators faced off against a very strong Ottawa team, the Warriors, which had won handily over the two previous teams they had faced.

Palmerston managed to hold them off for the first nine

minutes of play before allowing a goal. Though there were struggles over the next few minutes of play, the Predators won the second period.

“Despite losing 4-1, the Predators can be proud knowing this was the closest game the Warriors had throughout their weekend,” team officials state.

In the semi-finals, the Predators experienced a number of penalties that never fully allowed them to play their game. When a fluke goal was scored by the opposing Devils with four minutes left in the second period, the Predators had to dig deep and leave everything they had on the

ice. In spite of having played four other games in the last 41 hours, the Predators can honestly say they gave everything they had.

The coaching staff states they and the team’s fans are “incredibly proud of the hard work these boys showed through out the tournament.”

Though all local teams experienced varying degrees of success over the weekend, three Predators teams were able to capture bronze medals: the Bantam Boys, Midget Girls, and Juvenile Girls.

“Congratulations to all Palmerston Junior Broomball players on a great season and tournament.”

Strong tourney - Members of the Palmerston Predators, not in order, are: Tanner Loos- who completed the tournament with the best goals against average for all Bantam Boys teams, CaptainJeff Steenbergen; Assistant Captain- Brandon Esteves; Assistant Captain- Brian Esteves; Jarrod Dobben; Mark Dolson; Braden Droog; Ben Forrester; Luke Gordon; Kaelin Mick; Peyton O’Brien; Kaelin Mick; Dominic VonWesterholt and Max VonWesterholt. submitted photo

Wellington - Second The Wellington Advertiser, May22, 6, 2013 2011 PAGE PAGE FIFTEEN FIFTEEN Inside Inside Wellington - Second SectionSection of The ofWellington Advertiser, Friday,Friday, February

Author speaks to Merry Makers

*** Hospice Wellington Vocal, presents “Traveling Light – Get on Board”. 10am-12pm. Hospice Wellington Vocal invites you to join them for a continental breakfast and the music of voice, harp and brass. Salvation Army 1320 Gordon Street, Guelph. An event in support of Hospice Wellington. Tickets $20 available by contacting Hospice Wellington 519-836-3921.

sun. mar.10

Listowel Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-291-2569. *** Guelph Celtic Orchestra in concert at Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec St. (at Baker) Guelph. 3pm. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for students. Call 519-821-0141 to reserve. *** St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston Roast Beef Dinner. Eat in or bring your own containers for take-out. 4:30-6pm. $13 per person. Includes tea coffee and dessert. Everyone welcome.

mon. mar.11

Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre. In-Home Care and Long-term Care Home Placement Information Session - find out how to access long-term care homes in our Region.

5-6:30pm. WWCCAC Guelph Office, 450 Speedvale Ave., W., Suite 201, Guelph. Free. Please contact Patti Hirsch at 1-888-8833313 ext. 5190. *** Harriston Horticultural meeting, at the Train Station, 7:30pm.

Willa Wick talks about “Dry Stonewalling”.

Wed. mar.13

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5pp. Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Euchre Party. Alma Community Hall. 7:30pm $3 per person.

Prizes and lunch. Sponsored by the Alma WI. *** Kid’s Club, 9am-4pm. At Knox Elora Presbyterian Church.

Stories, games, music crafts, and fun. Lunch and snacks provided, Cost $10 ea or $20 family. For registration call 519-846-8061. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stew Luncheon. 12 noon. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** St. Patrick’s Luncheon and Dessert at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest, 11:30am–1:30pm. Adults $8, children 6-12 $5, 5 and under, free.

Thurs. mar.14

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome.

Fri. mar.15

St. Patrick’s Soup and Sandwich. 11am-1pm. Harriston Seniors Centre (The Train Station) $7. Cards to follow $2.

Sat. Mar. 16

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

Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519-836-1015. *** Soup and Sandwich Luncheon & Bake Sale. St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest. 11:30am-1:30pm. Admission $7, Children 5-10 $4. *** Irish Stew Supper, 5-6:30 pm, Melville United Church, Fergus.

Hearty beef stew, Irish soda bread/breads, coleslaw, veggies, desserts, drinks, hot dogs for kids. Adults $10, family (kids under 12) $25. Limited tickets at door. Reserve: 519-787-0570. *** ‘Narrow Road’, Live Country Bluegrass and Gospel Music, 2pm Egremont Optimist Hall in Holstein. Hosted by the Normanby, Holstein and Dromore Presbyterian Churches. Tickets $15.

Children 12 and under free. Tickets: call Brenda at 519-334-3632. *** St. Patrick’s Day Party, Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Forest.

4-9pm. Live Music by: Root’s Crossing. Draws and Irish Stew.

Sun. Mar. 17

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

Everyone is welcome. *** Shamrock Supper at Elora United Church, 5-7pm. Beef Stew and Ham Buffet. Adults $12, Children $3

tues. Mar. 19

Cancer Support Group, Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St., S. Fergus.

Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out -1st Wednesday of each month. Wheel chair accessible. Please contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213.

mail to the rural routes, farming, raising three children with his wife, Diane, attending the St. John’s Lutheran Church, and spending time with family and friends. Now he has been thrust into the spotlight signing his book and talking to groups about his motivation, challenges, triumphs, and patience.

Schaus explaiined he enjoyed taking part in creating a book for St. John’s Lutheran Church, sifting, sorting, and snooping through old records and documents and making notes, all the while keeping the idea of a Clifford history book in the back of his mind.

He noticed holes in the main street due to fires, consulted Miss Georgia Taylor’s centennial history book, and set out to visit libraries and museums for more facts. He spent hours interviewing, getting permission to print articles he discovered, and getting to the book to press.

In thanking Schaus, Sangster summed up with, “Once you start, you just can’t stop. I appreciate your book. It is so wonderful. It brings back a flood of memories.”

Schaus had 250 books printed and by the beginning of January there were only 80 left to be sold. To purchase a copy call 519-327-8696.

The executive for the Merry Makers includes Mary Mighton, Dorothy Kaufman, Marion Wylie, and Ruth Anne Cummings.

Thurs. Mar. 21

March 21- 23,& 27-30, Erin Theatre presents “Calendar Girls” based on the touching, true and totally hilarious story of a feisty group of middle-aged British women who rally together for a good cause and, in the process, convince one another to pose for a charity calendar with a rather racy twist. Wed.-Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2pm and 8pm. Call 905-873-6868. Tickets $20, Seniors $15. Erin Centre 2000 Theatre, 14 Boland Dr. Calendar proceeds to Bethel Hospice.

Sudoku

FROM PAGE TWO the Belwood Lions at the Belwood Hall from 8am to 11am, Adults $7ea., Children age 4 to 12 $3ea, age 3 and under free.

by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - President Mary Mighton welcomed 19 members and guests to the recent Merry Makers meeting held recently at Jamesway Manor in Clifford.

Happy Birthday was sung to Ruth Murray, Geraldine Greenfield, Mary Mighton, and Irene Agla. A humourous story was read from The Voice regarding being eight again.

Turns out it was the dress size, not the age. Another article detailed 20 New Year’s celebrations around the world. The Seniors Centre for Excellence sent an invitation for the members to join them for their ‘Warm Winter Memories’ meeting on Jan. 18 at Knox United Church.

Irma Eckenswiller, Marion Sangster, and Ruby Bell hosted the program, starting with a recipe for a Happy New Year mixed with prayer and meditation.

Irma Eckenswiller introduced their guests Ray and Diane Schaus saying, “The Schaus name has been well known for generations and now Ray Schaus will be known as Clifford’s author.”

Ray Schaus has attained celebrity in this corner of the world with book signings and speaking engagements for his history book, Clifford, A Scrapbook of Memories ...

Reveals A Village With A Past.

For years, Schaus quietly went about his business delivering

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 Fourth 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

or send to news@wellingtonadvertiser.com

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, direct your efforts toward helping other people. You may find you are more energized when helping others, and your efforts will be much appreciated.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Surround yourself with friends and family this week, Taurus. You should have some downtime, and you can use this time to catch up and reconnect with your loved ones.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some levels of communication may be compromised this week, so your messages may not reach the intended recipient. It could take a little longer to get your point across.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your boundless energy keeps people happy and engaged and should be used as much as possible in the next few days.

You also could be sought after to fix problems.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, tap into your creative side to shake things up and stave off some boredom. Others may think your actions are suspect, but you know these efforts will help you achieve your ultimate goal.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You have to accept that things change and you cannot preserve the present, Virgo. That said, start making plans for new things for

this year starting with right now.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, although you are able to think quickly, you much prefer to have things organized. If you have a presentation to make next week, start working on it now.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there has never been a better time to put romance in the forefront. If you’re single, put all your cards on the table. If you’re matched up, increase your amorous gestures.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, some people you know may be caught up wondering about past decisions that might not have worked out. Help them to focus on the here and now.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, while you are glad to lend a helping hand when you are asked, the request that comes in this week could be so big that you may actually be caught off-guard.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It is hard to make progress this week, especially since it could feel like you’re going at a snail’s pace. Stick with it and everything on your list is likely to get done.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, although you can certainly use your share of the limelight, let another person shine this week and you’ll have your own glow.

PAGE SIXTEEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 22, 2013

Source it Here!

The 5th Annual Guelph Wellington Local Food B2B Networking Event Position Your Business To Grow - From The Ground Up Farmers, chefs, food processors, distributors and other stakeholders in the food industry are invited to Wellington’s premier Local Food Networking Event.

The program includes presentations on value chains and consumer trends, an introduction to business resources and a local food trade show.

Monday, February 25 12:00 -5:30 pm Loyola House, Ignatius Jesuit Centre 5420 Highway 6, Guelph Admission (for 1) including booth space: $55 Admission only: taste real partners: $25 non partners: $30 Online registration: W: www.tastereal.ca Contact: Christina Mann E: tastereal@gmail.com

Green Legacy Planting Tip When selecting a tree for your property, try planting a native tree. Did you know they have more drought, pest and disease resistant because they are adapted to our climate? This makes them a low-maintenance choice for your property. Local wildlife has developed a relationship with these trees and relies on them for food, shelter and nesting.

For more information about native trees, contact Jacquie Wolowich at: jacquiew@wellington.ca or 519.546.2228.

FREE March Break Events for Kids!

Check out some of these fantastic children’s performers visiting the library over March Break: The Happy Rabbit Magic Show (All Ages) Monday, March 11: Marden Branch, 10:30 am (519.763.7445) Erick Traplin Concert (All Ages) Tuesday, March 12: Palmerston Branch, 10:30 am (519.343.2142) Wednesday, March 13: Hillsburgh Branch, 10:30 am (519.855.4010) and Puslinch Branch, 1:30 pm (519.763.8026) Mad Science Workshops (Ages 5 – 12) Tuesday, March 12: Mount Forest Branch, 11:00 am (519.323.4541) and Arthur Branch, 1:30 pm (519.848.3999)

10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan for Wellington and Guelph Over the past few months, we’ve heard from community members about their experiences with housing and homelessness, and their hopes for the future.

We need your help to determine the priorities, goals and actions that will guide the affordable housing and homelessness system over the coming years.

Complete an online survey www.surveymonkey.com/HousingandHomelessnessPlan Pick up a hard copy of the survey County of Wellington Housing Services 138 Wyndham Street North Guelph ON N1H 4E8 T 519.824.7822 1.800.663.0750 Please note that the survey will close on March 22.

To find out more, visit www.wellington.ca/en/socialservices/housing.asp.

Thank you for your input!

The Funky Mamas Concert (All Ages) Wednesday, March 13: Rockwood Branch, 3:30 pm (519.856.4851) Friday, March 15: Clifford Branch, 11:00 am (519.327.8328) and Drayton Branch, 1:30 pm (519.638.3788) Dan the Music Man Concert (All Ages) Thursday, March 14: Erin Branch at 10:30 am (519.833.9762) The AbraKIDabra Magic Show (All Ages) FREE tickets available at the Aboyne, Elora and Fergus branches.

Friday, March 15: The Fergus Legion, 10:30 am Paws for Literacy (Ages 6 and up) Saturday, March 16: Harriston Branch, 12:00 – 2:00 pm (519.338.2396) Visit our online calendar at www.wellington.ca/Library for event details and a complete listing of March Break programmes.

Downtown Fergus is Open for Business The Tower Street Bridge will be closed for replacement until November but all shops and services will remain open. Shop downtown Fergus today!

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