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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 1, 2013

Guelph Optimist Club

Roast Beef Dinner

Friday, March 8th, Serving 5-7pm All You Can Eat

89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph Includes Pie, Cake, Tea or Coffee.

Adults $15, Under 8 $5.

Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581

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.

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Horoscopes - For the first week of March -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Finding time to get everything done can be challenging, Aries.

Fortunately, you have quite a few supporters in your corner who are willing to lend a helping hand.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, difficult decisions take time to mull over. Although you want to properly work through all the scenarios, this week you might not have all the time you need.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, water rolls off of your back quite easily. However, something tugs at you this week and you may have to give it more thought than you’re accustomed to.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, with such a hectic schedule, you may be feeling the pressure. It is not unreasonable to take some time for yourself and focus on your relationship with a spouse or significant other.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you get things right, Leo. Don’t let this worry you because you’ll get back on the right path soon enough.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s important to recognize your way is not always the right way. If you absorb what other people are saying, you might have an easier go of things.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, keep the lines of communication open with a loved one.

There may be messages coming your way, and you should be

ready to receive them.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You may need to break out of your routines this week, Scorpio.

Even though you thrive when things are organized, you cannot expect everything to go according to plan.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There are some happy moments in your immediate future, Sagittarius. This will make any difficult days in your recent past seem well worth it.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, now is a good time to get friends or family together for an informal dinner party. Focus your energy on socialization to get away from the daily grind.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, others appreciate all that you do for them, but sometimes they have to do for themselves to learn valuable lessons.

This week is a time to step aside.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, things may seem like they are going to go one way this week, but at the last minute things turn in an entirely different direction.

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 to 5pm. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8 to 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 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. *** Thomas The Tank Engine and The Guelph Model Railroad Society Annual Spring Train Show. 10am-4pm. 50 Crimea St. Guelph. $5 adults, kids under 12- free. Further info www.guelphmodelrailroadsociety.com

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Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5 to 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 info. *** Arthur Legion Irish Pub Night. 8pm. Ent. by Kent Tocher.

Sat. mar. 9

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Country Ways. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree. 2-5pm. 519-323-1591. *** Adult/Senior Ice Skating, 8 to 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 the Belwood Lions at the Belwood Hall from 8am to 11am, Adults $7, children age 4 to 12 $3, age 3 and under free. *** Hospice Wellington Vocal, presents “Traveling Light – Get on Board”. 10am to 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 to 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 to 6pm. $13 per person. Includes tea, coffee and dessert. Everyone welcome.

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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 to 6:30pm. WWCCAC Guelph Office, 450 Speedvale Ave., W., Suite 201, Guelph. Free. Please contact Patti Hirsch at 1-888-883-3313 ext. 5190. *** Harriston Horticultural meeting, at the Train Station, 7:30pm.

Willa Wick talks about “Dry Stonewalling”.

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Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. For more info. call 519-338-2843.

Wed. mar.13

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5pp. Lunch and prizes to follow. tues. mar. 5 *** Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. For Euchre Party. Alma Community Hall, 7:30pm, $3 per person. more info. call 519-338-2843.

Prizes and lunch. Sponsored by the Alma WI. *** thurs. mar. 7 Belwood Lions Jamboree 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Come and Play, Kid’s Club, 9am to 4pm, Knox Elora Presbyterian Church.

Sing, Dance and just enjoy the entertainment. $5pp. (Performing Stories, games, music crafts, and fun. Lunch and snacks provided, musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for info.

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 519787-1814 to register. *** 9th St. Patrick’s Luncheon and Dessert at St. Andrew’s ine Deadl er Presbyterian Church, Mount ist Forest, 11:30am to 1:30pm. to reg Adults $8, children 6-12 $5, 5 and under, free. th APRIL 27, 2013 • ERIN • ONTARIO *** Euchre Harriston Legion Branch #296, Harriston. 8pm.

Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more info. call 519-338-2843.

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share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

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

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

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

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This event is proudly sponsored by the East Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, 7:30pm, upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome. *** Euchre-St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest- 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 1, 2013 PAGE THREE

Nurses’ coffee break gives birth to Starlight Gala

by Kris Svela

PALMERSTON - It’s become known as the premiere event in Minto and one of the most sought after venues in the wider area.

The Starlight Gala is set for May 25 at the Palmerston Community Centre with money raised from the event earmarked for Palmerston District Hospital through its hospital foundation.

The Gala has grown in leaps and bounds and has become a major fundraiser for the hospital, raising over $1 million in the past 12 years. And organizers are looking to up the ante with the 13th annual event.

MaryLou Brown remembers when the event was just an idea over a cup of coffee. The retired nurse, who worked in the hospital emergency room, recalls when the idea for a fundraiser first took shape.

“A group of us (nurses) were sitting around for coffee at the hospital and thought we should do something for nurses week which was in the middle of May,” she said.

“We thought we’d have a fundraiser or a party. We envisioned a fancy event and reception to celebrate nurses week.”

She said a Drayton Festival

Theatre fundraiser helped inspire the first committee of 14 to initiate a fundraising venture. A group of organizers got in touch with Helen McFadzean who agreed to cater the first event. It was enough to get the ball rolling.

The call went out for donations to be auctioned off as part of the fundraising efforts.

Brown recalls the response was phenomenal.

“We ended up with a variety of things donated with different value,” Brown said.

“We had a balloon draw for things that were $20 or less and people would buy a balloon for $10, open it up and there was a tag inside which would be what you got.”

The “English Garden Party” theme was chosen by the nurse and hospital staff volunteers who planned and put together the first gala.

Brown said the intention was to make the evening an elegant affair - out of the ordinary from other community events where people would dress up, meet and greet and donate money.

Tickets for the first gala were $50 and the event raised about $37,000 with about 130

Gala crew - Members of the Starlight Gala committee responsible for the 2012 event in Harriston, back row from left, are: Rick Gibbings, Dave Huntley, Sue Bridge, Barb Huntley, Luanne Ward, Mary MacDonald, Dan Hill, Lisa Leslie, and Yvonne Schieck.

Front: Jackie Ziegler, Josie McLaughlin, Dale Franklin, Tracy Hill, Nancy McIsaac and Shirley Ann Litt. photos courtesy of Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation photo by Kris Svela

Cover photo: Paul and MaryLou Brown pose with past gala programs at their Palmerston home.

people attending.

The vision of an elegant evening was shared by Brown’s husband Paul, who would eventually become a member of the foundation and serve as its president.

“The surprising thing was this started out as a dress up evening to make some money,” Paul said.

The success of the event prompted the foundation to take it on as a fundraiser. Paul recalls the idea of hosting an annual fundraiser overseen by the foundation was brought up by Mapleton politician and foundation president at the time John Green, who acted as master of ceremonies at the inaugural event.

Since its inception, the Starlight Gala has grown, with about 575 people expected at this year’s gala, according to Josie McLaughlin who is cochairman of the gala committee along with Brad Watts.

This year’s theme is “Hollywood glamour” and will have all the pomp and pageantry associated with the Oscars.

The evening will feature a red carpet, an Oscar award chosen from donors, walk of fame for gala sponsors and a large Hollywood sign erected inside the arena.

McLaughlin said the gala will be catered by Alex Petter of Listowel, who catered the event last year. McLauglin expects there will be about 13 items up for grabs at the live auction conducted by Grays Auction house auctioneer Barry Gray. On the silent auction side, she is expecting about 250 items.

Little touches - In addition to its reputation as one of the most successful hospital fundraisers in southern Ontario, the Starlight Gala is renowned for its fabulous decorations and themes, which organizers incorporate down to the smallest of details, as seen here and above.

Tickets are being sold for $100 per person and can be purchased over the internet at tyschieck@gmail.com or by contacting foundation development officer Dale Franklin at dfranklin@nwhealthcare.ca.

McLaughlin noted tickets sell quickly with sponsors picking up blocks of tickets.

The gala committee sells sponsor tickets at $1,500 for emerald sponsors, $2,500 for diamond sponsors and $5,000 for crystal sponsors.

The final decision on what band will play the venue is still undecided, but McLaughlin

stethoscope to a weed trimmer.

“There’s an actual wishlist so you can make a donation from the list,” McLaughlin added.

Paul Brown said the work over the years has been helped by a small army of volunteers who help organize and set up the event. They are divided into separate committees taking care of everything from decorations to auction items.

For the place settings and linens, the gala committee has employed Chairman Mills out of Toronto to supply everything needed for elegant din-

“It’s been a profitable coffee break.”

- Palmerston resident MaryLou Brown, on the humble beginnings of the annual Starlight Gala benefitting the Palmerston and District Hospital. said the music will have a decidedly “Beatles” flavour.

MaryLou Brown noted the variety and scope of the auction items are the result of community involvement in the fundraiser, which was evident from the first event and has grown since then.

Money raised from this year’s event has not been earmarked for any particular piece of hospital equipment, McLaughlin added. That decision will be made by the foundation once the event proceeds are known.

However those attending can donate to specific needs of the hospital ranging from small pieces of equipment like a

ing, including the chairs, fine china, and wine glasses, Paul added. The company usually arrives about two days prior to the event with three trucks.

It’s a far cry from the initial event, for which MaryLou said the committee had to go out in the community to “scrounge everything” from tables to chairs.

Paul credits set designer Richard Snider for providing items to match the theme of the event. The decorations have given the evening a “wow” factor, he said, adding a past event with a Roman theme featured “two huge Trojan horses.”

“People come to see how we’ve transformed the arena,”

Mary Lou added.

Set up and tear down takes about a week for the one-night affair, Paul said.

One person who has attended the event said when all the decorations are in place it is difficult to recognize the event is being held in an arena with black drapery covering the exterior of the area.

“Every year we did more and more and continued to grow,” Paul said.

MaryLou noted part of the event’s success is that people are willing to attend an event that raises money for their local hospital That philosophy has helped the hospital purchase much needed equipment such as a dialysis machine. It has also secured money for window and heating upgrades at the Palmerston hospital.

Paul estimated the event has netted the foundation between $120,000 to $140,000 over the past few years.

“The hospital foundation is responsible for the bricks and mortar and equipment,” Paul said.

MaryLou added, “We’ve raised over $1 million and for a small town that’s pretty darn good ... All hospitals need to raise money. We’re all in this mess of (government) cutbacks. Every department (at the hospital) has benefitted” from the gala.

McLaughlin said the gala committee is expecting another successful event when dinner is served around 6pm on May 25.

“It’s been a profitable coffee break,” MaryLou said of the initial fundraising plan.

Good times - Despite the formal attire, fun and entertainment have become synonymous with the annual Starlight Gala, which rotates annually between three venues in north Wellington.

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ENTERTAINMENT Bachman’s Vinyl Tap Tour on stage March 5

Millfest headliners - Toronto Indie-rock band The Beauties share headlining duties with Zeus, along with four other musical acts, in the all-ages fundraising concert event on the grounds of the Elora Mill on March 16, with all proceeds from the event to support the Elora greenspace. submitted photo

Millfest outdoor concert set for March 16 ELORA - On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day Millfest 2013, an all-ages concert fundraiser, will take place on the grounds of the Elora Mill.

Celtic guitar virtuoso Tony McManus will host the event, which will feature performances by six bands, including Toronto-based indie-rock headliners Zeus, and The Beauties, along with Harri Palm Power

Trio and local talents Alanna Gurr, The Boo Radley Project and The Shawn Connery’s.

The event is an Elora greenspace fundraiser intending to help generate $50,000 for the development of the greenspace at the corner of Mill St. and Geddes St. in Elora.

The licensed outdoor event will feature food and beverages available for purchase. Gates

open at 3:30pm with headliners starting at 8pm. Tickets are $38 in advance, $45 at the door or $100 for VIP donors.

Tickets are available at Shepherd’s Pub and Box Social in Elora or the Fergus General Store. In Guelph, tickets are available at the Cornerstone.

Tickets and further event details can be found online at www.Riverfestelora.com.

March Break 2013

Folklore and Superstitions 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.

Admission by donation Children must be accompanied by an adult

Wellington County Museum and Archives

is located on Wellington Road 18 Between Fergus and Elora

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KITCHENER – Centre In The Square will host a night featuring over 30 years of popular music when CBC Music presents Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap Tour: Every Song Tells a Story on March 5 at 7:30pm.

In a rare and intimate setting, Bachman weaves together the iconic hits of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive with the oftenhumorous stories that brought the songs to life. Inspired by his award-winning radio program Vinyl Tap, Bachman takes his master story telling and musical knowledge on the road and takes fans on a retrospective of his career.

A visual backdrop illustrating Randy’s legendary rock and roll journey will accompany each song, giving viewers a historical glimpse into one of Canada’s greatest musical ambassadors. The man who is often referred to as the “architect of Canadian rock n’ roll�

‘Vinyl Tap Tour’ - Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman bring his CBC Music show, Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap Tour: Every Song Tells a Story to Centre in the Square on March 5. submitted photo has earned over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world. Bachman’s song writing has garnered him the coveted number one spot on radio play lists in over 20 countries and he has amassed over 40 million records sold.

Tickets range from $49 to $79 and are available online at www.centreinthesquare.com, by calling 519-578-1570, or in person at the Centre In The Square box office, 101 Queen St. N. For more information visit www.randybachman.com.

Call for submissions for Art in the Yard ELORA - The 11th annual Art in the Yard community arts festival will be held in July on the ground of the Elora Centre for the Arts.

The outdoor, juried art exhibition and sale will take place

July 6 to 7 from 10am to 5pm.

Applications are currently being accepted from artists, artisans and crafts people working in all media. Entries are selected by a jury of professional peers.

The application deadline is May 6. Details and the form can be found online at www. eloracentreforthearts.ca.

For more information contact the Elora Centre for the Arts at 519-846-9698.

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ENTERTAINMENT Playbill announced as Guelph Little Theatre hosts WODL March break festival GUELPH - When Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) raises the curtain on the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festival in Guelph, the city will welcome this region’s toprated community theatre productions, to be performed on GLT’s stage by five competing groups during March break.

The successful entries appearing at the festival were announced by preliminary adjudicator Ross Stuart at the WODL general meeting recently.

“It’s a very strong festival,”

noted Stuart, who adjudicated a total of 18 productions since October in the preliminary phase of the festival competition, travelling to theatre companies from Windsor to Owen Sound.

“I’ve enjoyed seeing all the shows as part of surprisingly large and enthusiastic audiences no matter what the night or what the weather.”

The line-up for the WODL feature performances includes: - Shorthanded, a comedy about eight misfits who band together for an old-timers

hockey championship. The play, by Mike Grant, will be presented by Elmira Theatre Company on March 11; - Tennessee William’s Suddenly Last Summer will appear on March 12, presented

by Theatre Burlington. The drama focuses on an aging Louisiana aristocrat who plots to protect her family’s honour with a mad tale of her cousin’s death; - Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun is a Norm Foster comedy-drama, presented by Owen Sound Little Theatre on March

Artist donates sculpture of Munsch’s famed Paper Bag Princess to public library GUELPH – Local artist Ben McCarl created and donated a life size sculpture of the famous Paper Bag Princess recently to the Guelph Public Library as a tribute to Guelph’s cherished children’s author, Robert Munsch.

The 1.2 metre high character replica now resides on the second floor of the main library in the children’s department.

Approximately 157 hours and a total of 60 budding artists of all ages helped create the library’s newest resident and community icon.

The sculpture’s frame was made from steel threaded rods and angles. The princess’ muscles and shape were made by coating the frame with foam and then ten layers of Winterstone clay were painstakingly applied to achieve the desired shape.

Finally, two coats of sealer gave her a glossy finish. The project was generously supported by Ceramic Décor of Guelph.

“When this project started, it involved building a tribute to Robert Munsch. But, as I talked with the people building

the princess, I realized we were building memories,” McCarl said.

“When I saw the sparkle in their eyes as they smoothed the clay with their fingertips I realized we were also inspiring young artists. Listening to the chatter of strangers as they

worked together I discovered that we were also building community.

“Building the Paper Bag Princess was much more than building a sculpture, it was about building pride, memories, artists, and strengthening our community,” he said.

In commenting about the project, Guelph Public Library chair Jennifer Mackie said, “We are truly honoured by Ben McCarl’s generosity, and creativity.

“We in Guelph can take great pride in declaring that Bob Munsch and the Paper Bag Princess are ours. The thought of her outreached arms welcoming all children into the new Main Library in a few years, is a source of great pride and joy.

“Thank you Ben and thank you Bob.” The public is invited to drop by the main library and take pictures with the princess, a the Guelph Public Library’s main branch at 100 Norfolk Street.

For more information about the sculpture’s creation, visit the artist’s blog at www. benmccarl.com/blog.

13. The story explores the relationship between a disabled man and a young pregnant woman; - Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls takes the stage on March 14 presented by Theatre Sarnia. The comedy-drama follows members of a Women’s Institute raising money by posing for a nude calendar; and - On March 15, Orphans, by Dennis Kelly will be presented

by Windsor’s Theatre Intrigue Society. The British play, written in 2009, is a dramatic story that explores violence in urban

areas.

All performances will begin at 8pm. The five shows appearing at the festival will be adjudicated for awards in several artistic and technical categories, to be presented at the awards gala on March 16 by festival adjudicator Beatrix Quarrie.

The show that wins the WODL best production award will be invited to compete at the Theatre Ontario festival in Kingston in May. The WODL awards gala will take place March 16 at

6pm at the Guelph Holiday Inn. Tickets for WODL Festival shows are $22 each, or all five shows for $100. Reserve online at www.guelphlittletheatre. com or phone the box office at 519-821-0270.

The WODL Festival in Guelph is presented with the generous assistance of many local businesses and contributions from its official sponsor, The Retired Teachers Association of Ontario, Wellington County District 31.

For more information visit www.guelphlittletheatre.com.

Performance honours Women’s Day GUELPH - Dancetheatre David Earle (DtDE) will perform on International Women’s Day, March 8, in a performance to honour the achievements and struggles for equality of women around the world.

The performance will take place at the DtDE studio at 42 Quebec Street at 8pm.

As the first of the Portraits, Mirrors and Windows project cycles, the performance will bring senior dancers from past years together with apprentice dancers from the current mentor and apprenticeship program in a celebration of the strength and power of the feminine.

DtDE will present the first performance of a new work by DtDE associate artistic director Suzette Sherman.

Dancers include Helen Jones, a dance collaborator with David Earle for 40 years.

Company dancers include Michael English, Danielle Baskerville, Evadne Kelly, Georgia Simms, Julia Garlisi, Jenna Oxley, Jasmine McGraw, Megan O’Donnell and Susan Bowden.

Tickets are $20, and will be available online at www.dtde.

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McGinnis Productions is

Holding Auditions for an original musical-comedy as a fundraiser for the Fergus Highland Games!

We need:

• 2 large middle aged men (40-60) • 1 older woman (60-80) to play a to act as flamboyant, over-the-hill caber-tossers crass & cranky grandmother

• Various other kooks

Candidates should be able to sing a little!

Candidates MUST be able to rehearse once or twice a week from May to mid July.

To arrange an audition, please contact Glenn McGinnis at 519-843-2024 or kaymcgi@yahoo.ca

New exhibit opens at The Dam Gallery ALTON - A Headwaters Arts Invitational Show is set to exhibit at The Dam Gallery, in the Alton Mill Arts Centre.

The “Lion and the Lamb”

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Mar. 15, 6-8 pm WING NIGHT All You Can Eat - No Take Out $14 Entertainment by Derrick Moore

Mar. 16, 2-5 pm

JAMBOREE

For more info call Nancy 519-848-5702

Mar. 23 8:30pm Mar. 29, 5-7 pm

FISH NIGHT

exhibit features paintings, pottery, fibre art, sculpture and photography by artists from the Hills of Mulmur and the North of 89 Studio Tour.

The exhibit runs from March 6 to April 7, with an opening on March 16 from 1 to 4pm. For more information visit www.headwatersarts.ca.

March 11-16 Tickets $22 each

Tuesday, March 12 - 8PM SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER

By Tennessee Williams Theatre Burlington

Festival Pass $100 Price includes workshops, entrance to encore parties, special guest artists ... and more!

Wednesday, March 13 - 8PM KISS THE MOON, KISS THE SUN

By Norm Foster Owen Sound Little Theatre Thursday, March 14 - 8PM CALENDAR GIRLS

By Tim Firth Theatre Sarnia Friday, March 15 - 8PM ORPHANS

By Dennis Kelly Theatre Intrigue Society (Windsor)

awards gala $55 Guelph Holiday Inn March 16

Western Ontario Drama League

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Monday, March 11 - 8PM SHORTHANDED

By Mike Grant Elmira Theatre Company

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Rural Life

Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra

The OMAFRA Report A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm.

For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www. ontario.ca/omafra.

ON FARM FOOD SAFETY: YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Maintaining Proper Water Quality - Wayne Du Water chlorination is an effective treatment method often used by producers to maintain proper water quality. There are two recommended methods of water chlorination • Shock chlorination is used to treat wells, through a process of flushing the well and water system with a chlorine solution. Water should be tested for total coliforms and E. coli 2-5 days after the treatment to confirm that both counts are 0 cfu/100ml.

• Continuous chlorination is used for the treatment of dump tank water, through a process of adding chlorine to the water continuously. The chlorinated water must be monitored for free chlorine and pH levels to ensure effective water chlorination. At the start before any produce is added, free chlorine levels in the dump tank water should be 100 -150 ppm. After adding produce, maintaining 2-7 ppm free chlorine and a pH around 6.0–7.5 at all times will ensure the system is working properly.

Maintaining proper water quality can reduce the potential for contamination of food products on your farm. Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable.

For more information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs website at: www.ontario.ca/goodagpractices or call us at 1-877-424-1300.

ADD NEW VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS Learn How to Turn Your Idea Into Reality

For Farmers and Rural Business Owners Interested in Adding Value to their Business New – Exploring Value Added Opportunities: VIDEOS * WORKSHOPS * E-LEARNING To start adding value, learn how to: • generate ideas • select your best idea • assess your idea’s business potential • turn your idea into reality.

For videos, workshops, E-Learning and more go to: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/diversifyfarmbus/valueadded.html.

HAY RESOURCES FOR SOURCING HAY ‘The Ontario Forage and Livestock Transportation Assistance Initiative’ is being delivered by Agricorp, 1-888-247-4999 to help offset the extra transportation costs incurred by livestock producers to feed their livestock.

The initiative provides up to $2.4 million to producers of eligible breeding stock in Ontario (including beef cattle, sheep, goats, horses, deer or elk) who live in these areas of extreme drought: Brant, Bruce, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Halton, Hamilton, Huron, Lanark, Niagara, Ottawa, Oxford, Perth, Renfrew, Waterloo and Wellington.

Funding may be provided in one of two ways: • Up to $0.14 per tonne, per kilometre to assist with the transportation of forage and feed, or • Up to $0.075 per kilometre, per animal to move animals to available feed.

• Guidelines - PDF Version (110 kb) • Governments of Canada and Ontario Deliver AgriRecovery Assistance to Affected Ontario Livestock Producers • Agricorp There is also the following website to source hay: http://www. hayeast2012.com

College Royal welcomes the public to ‘Royal Country’ GUELPH - March break is only a few short weeks away, and if families are still looking for ways to keep busy, one of the University of Guelph’s annual traditions is a great family-friendly event.

College Royal’s Royal Country 2013 celebration will run March 16 to 17.

The event is the largest student-run, university open house event of its kind in North America, and has been an annual tradition at U of G for 89 years.

Each March, the University of Guelph is opened to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts over 30,000 visitors.

Mike Whiteside, associate vice president of public relations, says this year’s theme of “Welcome to Royal Country” will allow visitors and partici-

Tractor course - The annual College Royal event at the University of Guelph offers a wide variety of activities for visitors both young and old.

Advertiser file photo pants to enjoy the traditions they have come to know and love, but will also showcase the new and exciting things happening at the university and the diversity of its students.

“We are excited to have

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an incredible variety of events and fun activities for the whole family, future students, and those graduates looking to return,” said Whiteside.

“The thousands of student volunteers have already begun to prepare an amazing open house to show off how great our community really is.”

TORONTO - What’s in a name? According to the members of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), everything.

During the organization’s

Sat. Mar. 2

It’s a HONEY of a day! Dress like a BEEKEEPER, learn about bees with Lynn and Henry. Then perk up with COFFEE ROASTING with Rick.

Sat. Mar. 9

ZUMBATONIC - for kids and families with Sarah and a market full of HEALTHY FOOD - smoothies and more! Shake off the winter blahs!

EVERY WEEK

Winter Location: Paddock Building Grand River Raceway

College Royal Open House offers a wide range of events and activities for everyone, including livestock shows, dog and cat shows, square dancing, faculty and campus tours, logging competitions, a photography show, flower arranging competition, seeds and forages competition and more.

The weekend is full of events for the kids, such as Old Mac’s New Farm (an informative tour for kids through the university barn), a junior tractor rodeo, face painting, Teddy bear surgery and milkshakes at food science.

Event officials say that in a time when income is low and expenses are high for so many people, College Royal provides the perfect family friendly, fun-filled event that is absolutely free.

For more information or to participate in College Royal contact colroyal@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 58366.

Fresh Local Produce, Meats & Che eses, Fresh Baking, Preserves & Maple Syrup, Music, Kids Activities, Food & Dem os

Local Food is Never Out of Season!

www.elorafarmersmarket.ca

recent annual general meeting, two-thirds of members voted in favour of re-branding the name to Beef Farmers of Ontario.

This was the second vote to change the OCA’s name in five years.

Changing the name will allow the group to align with other livestock organizations like the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

The Ontario Forage Council (OFC) has a free Hay Listings website for those wanting to buy or sell hay: www.ontariohaylistings. ca/; 519-986-2643. As well, members of the OFC “Hay Marketing Forum”, an association of hay dealers, are listed at: www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/hay-marketing-forum/members.html.

The following article may also be of assistance: http://fieldcropnews.com/2013/01/buying-horse-hay-when-supplies-aretight.

TREES ONTARIO LANDOWNER WINTER WORKSHOP – TEN LOCATIONS ACROSS ONTARIO Attend a free tree planting workshop and learn more about tree planting subsidies. Trees Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and local planting agency partners, will host ten free tree planting workshops across the province, and invites landowners to attend in February and March 2013.

Landowners will learn about available tree planting subsidies, financial incentives and technical tree planting expertise. Come to a free tree planting workshop in your area.

Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged: http:// www.treesontario.ca/news/index.php/landownerworkshops. Alternatively, contact Trees Ontario at 1-877-646-1193 or email: info@treesontario.ca.

COMING EVENTS: 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.

Pettapiece questions premier’s decision to take agriculture portfolio QUEEN’S PARK - PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is not impressed with new Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne’s decision to appoint herself as agriculture minister.

“The new premier will have a lot on her plate,” said Pettapiece. “Ontario needs a fulltime minister of agriculture who has the time needed to do the job. We in Perth-Wellington need to know, will she be a part-time premier or a parttime agriculture minister?”

In a Feb. 13 press release, Pettapiece also noted Wynne served with former Premier Dalton McGuinty.

“This is the same team that ignored rural and small-town Ontario, increased red tape on agriculture and manufacturing, forced industrial wind farms on communities that don’t want them, and devastated the horse racing industry,” he stated.

However, Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Mark Wales has stated his organization looks forward to working with Wynne on issues relevant to Ontario farm families.

“The OFA had the opportunity to reach out to Wynne about the four key issues the association is tackling for the coming year,” Wales said.

“We received some honest answers from her on each issue, and look forward to continuing that dialogue and further de-

veloping Wynne’s relationship with agriculture in the months to come.”

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

Pettapiece was also critical of the size of the incoming premier’s new cabinet. Numbering 27 ministers, Ontario’s new cabinet is “larger and more expensive” than outgoing Premier Dalton McGuinty’s last cabinet, he pointed out.

“It shows the Liberal government is still spending too much, and is still out of touch with many of the people I’m privileged to represent,” said Pettapiece, who was at Queen’s Park on Feb. 11 to attend the new cabinet’s swearing-in ceremony. The local MPP noted that, from a caucus of 52 Liberal MPPs, Wynne appointed 27 as cabinet ministers and 20 as parliamentary assistants.

Four Liberal MPPs are planning to retire, and one was elected to serve as Speaker of the legislature.

“The new premier seems to have an aggressive job-creation strategy for Liberal MPPs, but we need one for the rest of the province,” he stated.

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SPORTS

Highland women represent Canada in Las Vegas and bring home a win LAS VEGAS - Two members of the Fergus Highland Rugby Club competed recently in the Las Vegas Sevens Invitational tournament held at Sam Boyd Stadium.

The tournament is considered one of the premier amateur rugby events in the United States, featuring more than 15 countries with athletes participating at a national level in sevens rugby (seven players per side, instead of the usual 15, and shorter matches).

In the women’s final round, the battle came down to two Canadian teams: the Maple Leaf Reds, featuring Brittany Benn of Highland Rugby Club, and the Maple Leaf Blacks, including Benn’s Highland teammate Caitlin McNally.

The Reds dominated the possession game and starved

their fellow Canadians of offensive opportunities.

The Reds were also dominant at the contact area and both Bianca Farella, of Quebec, and Benn were standouts in the final, helping to defeat the Maple Leaf Blacks 24-0.

The win marks the third consecutive year Canada has won the Las Vegas sevens event.

Benn, originally from Napanee, just finished her final year with the Guelph Gryphons, and has been playing with Fergus Highland Rugby Club for three years.

She was named Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) rugby player of the year in 2012. She was also her division’s most valuable player and all-Star 2012, as well as a CIS all-star and CIS all-Canadian.

Highland teammate McNally is a graduate of John F. Ross Secondary School who plays full back and has just finished her fourth year with the Guelph Gryphons. She has been with Highland for four years and was named a division all-star and CIS all-star.

As the Highland Rugby Club celebrates the international achievements of Benn and McNally, the club is also anticipating the success of Highland teammates Morganne Linthwaite, Jane Kirby, Caitlin Beaton and Megan Lowry, who have been invited to attend the Canada Camp in British Columbia this summer to train for the World Cup of Rugby in 2014.

For more information on Fergus Highland Rugby visit www.highlandrugby.com.

Three locals making an impact in NHL

by Chris Daponte WELLINGTON CTY. Roughly one-third of the way through a shortened National Hockey League season, three men from the county are making their mark on their respective NHL teams.

Through 17 games, Drayton’s Nick Spaling has registered three goals and one assist for the Nasville Predators. The winger/centre is a minus-three and has ten

penalty minutes and 19 shots on goal. He is averaging 16 minutes of ice time per game and is fourth on the team in face off wins (60).

Fergus native Jamie McGinn has 11 points (three goals and eight assists) through 15 games with the Colorado Avalanche. The left winger has an even plus/minus rating, 13 penalty minutes and 53 shots on goal. He is third on the Avalanche in points, second

in hits (34) and is averaging over 18 minutes of ice time per game.

Jamie’s younger brother Tye McGinn has five points (three goals and two assists) through 13 games as a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a plus-three rating, 14 penalty minutes, 25 shots on goal and is averaging over 13 minutes of ice time with the Flyers. *All stats as of Feb. 21.

Local league supports Power of Play ELORA - As spring enrolment in sports gets underway, the Centre Wellington Ball Hockey club is looking to support the Fergus community group, Power of Play in their efforts to create an all-accessible playground for all children of various abilities and needs at the Stait Park location.

With the purchase of each

2013 spring youth membership to the ball hockey club, $1 will donated to Power of Play.

“This charity is something that aids the youth in our community and gets them outside and active which aligns with our mission,” said Centre Wellington Ball Hockey coowner Jackie Ranahan.

The outdoor ball hockey

facility is located on Wellington County Road 18 in Salem. For more information on Power of Play visit www.facebook.com/ pages/Power-of-Play-Fergus.

Going for a try - Brittany Benn of the Fergus Highland Rugby Club represented Canada in the Las Vegas Sevens Invitational Tournament that ended in an all-Canadian final, with Benn’s Canadian Maple Leaf Reds defeating the Canadian Maple Leaf Blacks in a 24-0 final. The wins marks the third consecutive win for Canada at the tournament. Benn was considered a standout for her team.

New event focuses on special needs athletes FERGUS - Coming this July, the first annual Special Needs Soccer Festival is set to kick off at Victoria Park.

Organized by Fergus-Elora and District Soccer (FEDS), the event is scheduled for July 6 from 12 to 4pm.

The event, which organizers hope will become an annual tradition, is open to adult athletes, 16 years of age or older, who belong to special needs soccer programs.

The festival is meant to be a non-competitive day of soccer,

fun and food, sponsored by Trade-Mark Industrial Inc. Space is limited. For details visit www.fedssoccer.ca or call 519-843-3360.

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Alma Softball Association 2013 Registration Dates

Sat. Mar. 2, 2013 - 9am - 12noon Thu. Mar. 7, 2013 - 6pm - 8pm Sat. Mar. 23, 2013 - 9am - 12noon Tues. Mar. 26, 2013 - 6pm - 8pm ALL dates are at the New Alma Community Hall

and at the Elora Leisure Show March 21, 2013. 6pm - 8pm

We are offering teams all the way from Tee Ball to Midget Boys & Girls Players this year must provide their own batting helmet with face cage attached to the helmet.

Questions call Scott or Holly (519) 846-0863

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

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MARCH COMMITTEE MEETING DATES March 12

9:00 am 10:30 am

Roads Solid Waste Services

March 13

March 14

9:00 am 1:00 pm 4:30 pm

Police Services Social Services Information, Heritage and Seniors

9:00 am

Land Division and Planning

March 19

10:00 am 1:00 pm

Economic Development Administration, Finance and Personnel

March 28

10:00 am

County Council

Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Board Room, Wellington Terrace Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Council Chambers

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 74 WOOLWICH STREET, GUELPH | WELLINGTON TERRACE, 474 WELLINGTON ROAD 18, FERGUS PLEASE CALL DONNA BRYCE, COUNTY CLERK, AT: 519.837.2600, EXT. 2520* TO CONFIRM MEETING DATES AND TIMES, AS MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON FERGUS LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT March 13 Wellington County Museum, Aboyne Hall 4:00 – 6:00 pm Session will continue immediately following the Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee Meeting.

SHOWCASE WELLINGTON NORTH

AGRICULTURE CAREER FAIR

The public is invited to a trade show where businesses from Wellington North will showcase their products and services.

Tuesday, March 26 1:00 - 8:00 pm Mount Forest and District Sports Complex OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION* For more information:

The Career Education Council is hosting a one-time career conference for high school students to learn about career opportunities in the Agriculture Sector.

We aim to broaden student and teacher awareness and interest in valuable and important careers in the Agriculture Sector!

Thursday, March 21 9:30 am Grand River Raceway, Elora

T: 519.848.3620 E: ecdev@wellington-north.com W: www.wellington-north.com * Donations to the Community Pantry gratefully accepted at the door in lieu of admission fee.

Folklore and Superstitions Monday, March 11 - House lore, charms and customs Tuesday, March 12 - Garden and Weather lore Wednesday, March 13 - Lucky Numbers

The Career Fair will feature hands-on interactive exhibits for 450+ students from Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin and Waterloo, including: • livestock • research • machinery Organizers are looking for exhibitors to share their knowledge with students and to provide interactive displays. If you would like to participate in this event contact the Career Education Council at: 519.836.7280 x 618 Connecting high school courses with real jobs and real opportunities in the Agriculture sector!

Thursday, March 14 - Health and Wellness lore Drop-in activities from 1:00 – 4:30 pm

For more information: www.careereducationcouncil.ca.

Friday, March 15 - Futures and Fortunes

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