Inside Wellington March 8, 2013

INSIDE WELLINGT­­­ON

Second Section March 8, 2013

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 8, 2013

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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. *** North Wellington Stroke Recovery Chapter Open House. 12-2pm.

Palmerston United Church, 215 James St. Palmerston. Free admission, light refreshments.

Sat. mar. 9

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Horoscopes - For the second week of March -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Sorting through feelings may not come easy to you, Aries. At some point it becomes necessary to voice your opinions and you may need to show a vulnerable side.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a few complications could arise this week and how you react to them will be telling of how the rest of the month may proceed.

Think about this before you act.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week is likely to be a wash because there is something that came up that has the potential to dominate all of your time for the next several days.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, though you may be anxious to help a friend out, you need to seriously consider whether you have the time to spare at this point in time. Putting yourself first is priority.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone is going to open up to you emotionally and you may get caught off guard by the level of intimacy. This could turn out to be the start of a long-lasting friendship.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, let a particular situation cool down instead of adding extra fuel to the fire. Step away from a heated discussion if you feel like things may get out of control.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your heart may beat a little faster this week because of the excitement involved in meeting someone that has been on your

mind. Be patient.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, continue to discuss a financial situation with your significant other. Even if the discussion grows tiresome, talking it out is the best way to resolve the issue.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you have an uncanny way of turning something that would normally be disastrous into enjoyable chaos. Think about a side career in party planning.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, big changes are in store for your family and there are nerves to accompany these changes. Set aside a day this week where you can have peace, quiet and time to reflect.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your words are being heard but their meaning is simply not sinking in. Try rephrasing or approach the situation from another direction.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your social schedule is jampacked and you wouldn’t have it any other way. There may be a pocket of time for more fun.

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-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. Tickets $20 available by contacting Hospice Wellington 519-836-3921. *** Country/Soft Rock Music, Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Parkway South, Guelph. 2:30-5pm. Free entertainment, Meat Draw 3pm.

Everyone welcome. For more info. call 519-822-1565. *** Erin Legion “Jam Nite”. Bring your love of music or musical expertise and an instrument if you want to join in. Everyone welcome - $5 at the door 7:30pm.

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 to 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 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.

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tues. mar.12

Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. 519338-2843.

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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, 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 to 1:30pm. Adults $8, children 6-12 $5, 5 and under, free. *** Euchre. Harriston Legion Branch #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more info. call 519-338-2843.

Thurs. mar.14

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.

Fri. mar.15

St. Patrick’s Soup and Sandwich. 11am to 1pm. Harriston Seniors Centre (The Train Station) $7. Cards to follow $2. *** Fergus Legion Irish Stew Dinner. 6pm. Limited tickets $10. At the bar or phone 519-843-2345. Irish Music by Graham & Bowie 7-11pm. *** Healing and Prophetic Service 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. King Hotel, 112 King St. Palmerston. Mike Gordon. 519-763-4375 or 519-829-5424. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night. 6-8pm. All you can eat. No take outs. *** Euchre at St. John’s United Church, Belwood, 7:30pm. *** St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Frederick St. Arthur. Irish Stew Supper. $12. 6:30pm. Limited. Call to reserve 519-8482839. *** St. Patrick’s Dessert and Card Party at The Church of St. David and St. Patrick, 520 Speedvale Ave., Guelph. Desserts 6pm, cards and games 7pm. Tickets at the door $8. Everyone welcome.

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 to 1:30pm. Admission $7, Children 5 to 10 $4. *** Irish Stew Supper, 5-6:30pm, Melville United Church, Fergus.

Stew, soda bread, 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. *** Millfest 2013, Elora Mill Grounds. Tickets $38 in advance, $45 at the door. All proceeds to the Elora Greenspace Fund. Doors open at 3:30pm, headliners on stage at 8pm. All ages, fully licensed, food will be for sale. Outdoor, all-weather event. Go to www. riverfestelora.com for tickets. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree. 2-5pm. For more info call Nancy 519848-5702. *** 80’s Karaoke/Open Mic. Shepherds Pub Elora. 7-11pm. All ages $10 cover. Prizes/raffles/ 50/50 draw. Fundraiser for a volunteer mission to Ghana. *** Canadian Bible Society Annual Dinner Gathering. “Prisoner’s key to freedom” with speaker Rev. Eleanor Clitheroe. 6pm. Beef dinner 6:30pm. Praise and worship at 8pm. Alma Bible Church, 59 Peel St. East Alma. Tickets (advance only) call John at 519843-2079.

Sun. Mar. 17

Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street, 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10. *** Shamrock Supper at Elora United Church, 5-7pm. Beef Stew and Ham Buffet. Adults $12, Children $3.

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Maple syrup spawns sweet celebrations

by Patrick Raftis

WOOLWICH TWP. – With the official tapping of the first tree here on Feb. 22, the maple syrup season, like the sap, is off and running across this region.

While there are still some recreational producers boiling a bit of sap over an open fire and making a few gallons of pancake topping for their families and friends, make no mistake, maple syrup is a thriving business in this area and across the province.

“It’s a growing industry,” says Fred Martin, president of the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers (WWMSP). “People here have really embraced the whole industry.”

According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF), about 2,600 maple producers set out an estimated 1.3 million taps each spring. That makes Ontario the third largest syrup-producing province, with production valued at $11.2 million concentrated largely in the southwest.

The highest producing areas in Ontario are the WaterlooWellington region in the south, and Lanark County in eastern Ontario. OMAF estimates production across the province grew by about 30 per cent between 1975 and 2008 and has been relatively steady with a production of about one million litres of syrup per year since then.

Canada and the United States are the only two maple syrup-producing countries in the world. In 2006, worldwide production of maple syrup was estimated at 40,990 metric tonnes, with Canada accounting for 82% of that, and the United States the remainder.

“We’re really blessed to live in North America. North America is the only geographical area in the world where they produce maple syrup,” Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong noted at the Feb. 22 tapping ceremony.

Martin says it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many

producers are operating locally and measure their output, because many don’t belong to the association or sell through retail outlets.

The scale of local operations, he says, ranges from “just a little shack in the woods,” to major producers tapping thousands of trees and running the sap through industrial-size evaporators.

“We could have producers tapping a couple of hundred trees, to some with 10 or 15 thousand taps,” said Martin.

As for any competition between Waterloo-Wellington and Lanark for the title of Ontario’s top producer, Martin says this area probably has more producers in total, while Lanark boasts larger individual operations.

However, neither county has producers tapping as many trees as Quebec, where some operations boast 50,000 to 100,000 taps.

Technology plays a part in the smooth flow of syrup production. Martin notes serious producers today use a system of vacuum tubing that runs between tapped trees, rather than carrying sap in buckets.

It’s a system that requires preparation well ahead of the sap season.

“That way you’re spreading your work out over the winter,” he points out.

Once the sap is collected, processing begins.

“Sap is two or three percent sugar and 97 or 98 per cent is just water that you boil out to get your final maple sugar,” Martin explained.

Today, many producers utilize a reverse osmosis process to speed up the water removal before moving the substance into large evaporators for final processing.

While taste is still the big attraction, Martin feels maple syrup is gaining in popularity because, with its base of natural sugars and reputed antioxidant qualities, it is healthier than more-processed sweets.

“People are much more

Tap for sap - Kitchener-Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife drills into a maple tree at the first tree tapping ceremony hosted by the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers on Feb. 22. Among those looking on is past WWMSP chair Albert Martin, right.

Cover photo: Maple syrup producer Darryl Klein sweetens up his pancakes at the tree tapping event. photos by Patrick Raftis

aware of the importance of having healthy products that are good for them and their children,” he said, adding, “Maple syrup is a great health product, used in moderation like anything.”

Drayton area producer Edgar Gingrich has been making maple syrup for the past 25 years. He taps about 1,800 trees on his own property and another 1,000 in a rented sugar bush.

Gingrich notes syrup is produced in four different grades, with the lightest syrup generally produced from the early sap run and the darkest coming near the end of the season.

“Generally, the darker the syrup, the more flavour,” explained Gingrich, who sells his products almost exclusively through a booth at the St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market.

Prospects for the coming season were very much in discussion at the first tree tap ceremony, held at a Woolwich Township sugar bush operated

by Paul and Dale Martin and attended by about 60 area producers, politicians and media representatives.

The Martins, who tap between 9,000 and 10,000 trees, are among the local producers hoping for a good season after a difficult 2012.

“It’s an exciting time for us. It’s an exciting time for maple syrup producers,” said Dale Martin. “There’s a certain adrenalin rush at this time of year that only the syrup producer can understand.”

In southwestern Ontario,

Liquid gold - Maple syrup is big business in Ontario, with the Waterloo-Wellington area among the top producing regions in the province.

the window of opportunity for collecting typically runs four to six weeks.

“Last year, the season was about two weeks because of all the warm weather we had,” said Fred Martin.

While producers are optimistic for a better run this year, the WWMSP president notes last summer’s lengthy drought has had an impact on the moisture content of the trees and producers must take care not to jeopardize their health by taking too much sap.

we’ve been having, that we’ll have a little more normal season this year.

“We can tell you better May 1st.”

Maple syrup festivals Among the highlights of the season in any syrup-producing region are the annual maple syrup festivals. Such events allow area residents and tourists to not only enjoy a taste of maple nectar, but also to meet with local producers, witness production in action and enjoy numerous outdoor activities.

“There’s a certain adrenalin rush at this time of year that only the syrup producer can understand.”

- Dale Martin, a producer in Woolwich Township.

“As syrup producers, we’re concerned. These trees are very beautiful things and we certainly want to take care of them.”

However, the wetter fall weather and recent snow have improved prospects, Martin feels.

Gingrich agrees.

“I think we’re going to have a good year,” he said, noting the deeper snow this year will help keep the tree roots cooler.

“But we still need warm days and cool nights,” he pointed out.

Fred Martin commented, “The water table is almost where we’d like to see it. We have a lot of hope and optimism with the kind of weather

Some of the biggest festivals in Ontario are held just outside the boundaries of Wellington County.

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is billed as the world’s largest one-day maple syrup festival. The event involves over 2,000 volunteers and area businesses, with proceeds distributed to local charities and community organizations. The 2013 event will be held on April 6, from 7am to 4pm and kicks off, of course, with a pancake breakfast. Other events include a pancake flipping contest, antique and collectible shows, craft booths and other exhibits, a log-sawing competition and a sugar bush tour. The

2014 festival will be the 50th anniversary. For more information go to www.elmiramaplesyrup.com.

The Holstein Maplefest is now in its 19th year. Presented by the Egremont Optimist Club, the 2013 event will be held April 13 and 14 at Ray Love’s sugar bush on Grey County Road 109. The event includes demonstrations of maple syrup production, ice cream-making, taffy pulling, a craft show and sale, and musical entertainment, including an appearance by the Fergus Pipe Band. For full details go to www.holsteinmaplefest.com.

The Belmore Maple Syrup Festival is in its 46th year as a community fundraiser. The 2013 event will be held on April 11 and 13. The festival takes place in the Belmore Community Centre. April 11 is senior’s day at the festival, while April 13 will include special activities for young people. For information visit http://www.southbrucetourism. org.

Locally, there is even a high school program operated from Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre in Eden Mills that produces maple syrup as part of the Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP). Students learn to set up the boilers, tap the trees and collect and boil the sap, then bottle the syrup.

A Maple Syrup Festival will be held at Edgewood on April 6. The event is a fundraiser for the CELP program.

Grilling - Dan Goetz, left, and Edgar Reist grill up some turkey sausages to go with the pancakes at the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers’ first tree tapping event on Feb. 22.

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 8, 2013

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Honest! Pretty soon we’ll be wallowing in warm temperatures, enjoying the great Canadian summer and the outdoor lifestyle that goes with it.

Those of you with swimming pools will no doubt be looking forward to yanking off that cover and preparing the pool for the season. Or call and let us do the opening for you.

In any case, you’ll be needing supplies, or maybe some advice on how to get the best out of your own particular outdoor living space.

Fergus Pools is the place to go for all your swimming pool/ hot tub needs. It’s a business that takes pride in improving our much-loved outdoor living spaces. They operate their store on Gordon Street, Fergus and continue to build a loyal

clientele. That’s because they offer what the customer wants: superb product, top notch service, fair pricing and perhaps most importantly, extensive product knowledge.

Store manager Shirley Hare’s approach is simply to take care of the customers by giving them the best possible service, geared and customized to their particular needs.

Fergus Pools install new pools, start to finish, inground, fibreglass, on ground and above ground. They offer repair services and liner replacements to existing pools, free water testing and invaluable advice. Of course, they stock the best products for keeping the water in your pool clean and safe. Their quotes are always free.

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You needn’t worry about operating costs either. Today’s hot tubs are very energy efficient. The aforementioned Plug and Play model operates for approximately $15 per month.

You can stretch your pool season with a gas heater. Solar heating is another increasingly popular option. Speak to Shirley - she’ll advise you on what would work best for your particular requirements.

Fergus Pools sells the amazing fitness pool, built by Catalina. This is a super-sized spa/ swimming pool. It’s a fantastic product that ticks off so many wish-list boxes. It’s a Swimspa, Swimtrainer and Party Pool.

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Last chance to see Sketching Sunshine at Theatre Orangeville

Artists in Toronto - Three local artists were accepted into The Artist Project, an independent, juried exhibition of 200 contemporary artists Feb. 21 to 24 at the Better Living Centre in Toronto. The event offered patrons a look at the “art stars� and attracted collectors, art buyers and galleries. From left are Jerre Davidson, glass artist from Alma, Supria Karmakar, encaustic mixed media artist from Fergus, and Sophie Hogan, photographer from Elora. submitted photo

Comedy comes to village HILLSBURGH - Here Lies Jeremy Troy, written by Jack Sharkey and directed by Dale Jones, opens March 15 at the Century Church Theatre here.

The theatre’s website states the production contains “rapid-fire comical situations and sparkling and witty dialogue� and it bills the play as a “ribtickling farce.�

Tickets are $18 and available through the box office at 519-855-4586 or at the door.

Performances are March 15 to 17 and 22 to 24.

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Video audition call issued for Oliver!

DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment is now accepting video submissions for its much-anticipated production of the hit musical, Oliver!.

The live theatrical production will run at two venues this season: June 4 to 22 at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene and Aug. 14 to 31 at the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton.

Since 2006, Drayton Entertainment has provided over 400 young performers

with the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in various productions including Disney’s High School Musical, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, Brigadoon, Robin Hood and the musical Annie.

To enable as many young hopefuls as possible to be considered for the coveted role of Oliver, Drayton Entertainment is accepting video submissions until March 15.

Aspiring actors are invited to record a video of themselves

Photography exhibit launches March 8 ELORA - International photographer Davide Greene has created a career through his lens, with high fashion and exotic destination wedding photography.

On March 8, his Simply Stunning exhibition will grace the walls of Cafe Creperie, on Mill Street West, featuring black and white images of local women. The images were not digitally retouched, allowing the photos to be an expose of poised, confident women in their natural setting.

Simply Stunning opens March 8 at the Cafe Creperie at 7pm. There will be a martini bar and DJ, plus a surprise live performer. For more information visit www.davide.co.

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by Chris Daponte ORANGEVILLE - Those unfamiliar with Stephen Leacock and his work will find Theatre Orangeville’s latest production a great introduction to the man.

And those who know a lot about the renowned writer and humourist will find the world premiere a fascinating tribute to his life and career.

In that sense, the verbosely titled Sketching Sunshine: An Evening (and Morning) with Stephen Leacock should be considered a win-win for audiences.

The production is written by W. Joseph Matheson - also its one and only player - who was asked by the Leacock Museum in Orillia to create a show to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, perhaps Leacock’s most famous work.

The original 50-minute piece was later transformed into a full-length play at the request of Theatre Orangeville artistic director David Nairn.

The final product, like much of Leacock’s work, is a witty, sharp and satirical piece that not only entertains but also informs. It is a fine combination of biographical accounts of the late author’s life and excerpts from his various literary works.

The books and columns penned by the English-born Canadian author, who was also a teacher, political scientist and economist, are over 70 years old (some have been around for upwards of a century).

Yet many of the stories remain fresh and current - particularly those about politicians and senators - which is as much a tribute to Leacock’s ingenuity as it is to the long standing apathy of the Canadian public and those holding political office (both are also topics covered by Leacock’s work).

That’s not to say the script is not without its weaknesses.

In fact, one has to question the inclusion of a few of Leacock’s stories, which, judging by the response, were not that interesting or funny to most people in the audience (undeniably, in some cases what was funny

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There are also several lulls in the flow of the production - most noticeable during a slow start and also at several moments in the second half - during which audiences may find themselves making a concerted effort just to follow along with a particular account, whether Leacock’s or Matheson’s.

Perhaps the playwright’s original one-act production was the superior format, as a weak second half in the fulllength production seems to indicate something was lost in the lengthening of the story.

Nonetheless, there is so much for audiences to enjoy in Sketching Sunshine.

The remarkable performance by Matheson is more than enough to overcome any shortcomings in the story, as well as the inherent difficulties in staging single-player productions. Transforming into Leacock on stage, Matheson

has an incredible ability to blend scads of material, covering an inordinate amount of subjects and emotions, into one great tale. While some material is better suited for older audiences, most aspects of Matheson’s portrayal - including his subject’s propensity to consume alcohol and to harshly criticize the powers that be will appeal to all ages.

The set design by Beckie Morris is great and Nairn likely did a fine job, though it’s likely Matheson needed very little direction, considering the role seemed to come so easily for him.

Overall, Sketching Sunshine is a fine theatrical production, a terrific historical account and a fitting commendation to a great Canadian.

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Agricultural afety Week March 10 - 16 S Agricultural Safety Week organizers encourage farmers to ‘Get with the Plan’

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OTTAWA - This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), and exclusive corporate sponsor Farm Credit Canada (FCC) want to encourage farmers to “Get with the Plan!� just in time for Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 10 to 16.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of practicing safe agriculture.

This year, organizers want to inspire farmers to develop their own written health and safety plans by hearing about the struggles, and successes of other Canadian farmers. “It’s not just about connecting the dots. It’s not even just about managing business risks or becoming a preferred employer, although those are all great benefits of safety planning,� said CASA executive director Marcel Hacault. “It’s about making a commitment to safety. That’s why it’s important for farmers to hear from other producers that have faced injuries, or achieved success with their own safety

planning, because producers can learn from one another and motivate each other in the process.�

As part of Ag Safety Week, CFA and FCC are working with local organizations to host a FarmSafe Forum event in Guelph, featuring a day-long,

“It’s about making a commitment to safety.�

- Marcel Hacault, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association.

free, on-farm inspection training workshop for farmers and students, as well as presentations from local farmers and community leaders. “As a farmer myself, I can vouch for the importance of on-farm safety,� said CFA president Ron Bonnett. “It makes good business sense, but it’s also a responsibility we

have to ourselves, our families and employees. We encourage all farmers to develop a safety plan and to take advantage of the resources available through CASA, including the FarmSafe Forum.�

Remi Lemoine, vice president and CEO at FCC, added, “With an industry that’s growing, there’s even more need to ensure safety in our business practices.� “We’re committed to helping Canadian producers stay safe at work, and encourage thoughtful planning through written health and safety plans.� “This year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is a great forum to be inspired, and make safety a priority.�

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place every year during the third week of March. This year, it runs from March 10 to 16. For information go to agsafetyweek.ca.

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Agricultural afety Week March 10 - 16 S Statistics show safety record improving on Canadian farms since 1990 Canada’s safety record on farms is improving but new numbers still indicate that agriculture is a dangerous occupation in Canada.

According to the most recent report from Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR), the rate of agricultural fatalities in Canada has declined by 38 per cent from 1990 through 2008.

The most encouraging shift took place in the second half of the study. Throughout the 1990s, an average of 118 people died on farms each year. After 2000, that number dropped to an average of 89 deaths per year.

“Although our goal of zero deaths is the only acceptable number, the new numbers are encouraging,” said Marcel Hacault, the executive director of the Canadian Agricultural

Safety Association, in a recent press release.

“We’re definitely seeing evidence of a greater commitment to managing safety risks on farms,” Hacault said.

“Farmers are beginning to build safety plans into their business operations and we’re seeing increased interest in safety training courses for agricultural employees.

“Changing a safety culture is slow work but these new numbers do show progress.”

While the overall fatality rate from 1990 to 2008 was 13 deaths per 100,000 farmers, that number skyrockets for the most elderly farmers.

Producers 80 years of age or older have a fatality rate of almost 80 deaths per 100,000, indicating that they are at higher risk of injury on the farm.

From 1990 through 2008,

1,975 agricultural deaths were recorded in Canada.

Seventy per cent of those fatalities were machine-related, with the top three most common sources of injury being rollovers, runovers and entanglements.

Hacault points out that the new data continues to show agricultural injuries are not random or isolated “accidents,” but are predictable and preventable with recurrent patterns of injury.

“If more producers made sure all their tractors had Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS) and wore seatbelts, it would go a long way toward making farm work safer,” Hacault said.

For the complete farm fatality report or to view a summary document, go to www. cair-sbac.ca.

Ag safety training coming to Guelph GUELPH - The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) have announced a unique learning opportunity for farmers, students and other farm safety supporters.

On March 11 the organizations are teaming up with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) to host FarmSafe Forum, a free, oneday event featuring an on-farm inspection training workshop.

Forum participants will also hear from local farmers and safety advocates on such topics as dealing with farm injuries or taking action on safety.

“Many farmers have told me that they don’t know where to start when developing a safety plan,” said Marcel Hacault, executive director of CASA, in a press release. “Learning how to identify hazards and to prioritze them is one of the first steps, and that is the exercise we will be featuring at the FarmSafe Forum.”

Mark Wales, OFA president, added, “The Forum will

be a great opportunity to meet with other farmers and learn about best practices that could benefit [farms].

“Across Ontario, I am continually inspired by the innovation and entrepreneurship farmers bring to their businesses, and on-farm safety is certainly part of that.”

Barry Smith, FCC vicepresident said, “We have a lot to be proud about the agriculture industry ... planning for safety is key, both off and on the farm.”

For more information go to www.agsafetyweek.ca.

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AgriculturalSafety Week March 10 - 16

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by Amy Petherick It’s a labour of love, and a tribute, when Tracey CrossChilds stands in front of a group of producers and recounts the story of how she lost her son Jamie in a farming tragedy.

But she does it in the hopes that others might learn from it, and choose to adopt a safer farming lifestyle.

Cross-Childs grew up on a farm just over 10 kilometers north of Bothwell, a small town in southwestern Ontario. She loved farming at a young age, but learned early on that farming can be dangerous if one is not careful.

Once when she was riding on the tractor with her dad, her shoelace got caught in the power take off (PTO) shaft.

The entanglement left her right foot permanently scarred.

When Cross-Childs started to have children of her own, she made sure there were clear farm safety rules that kept her kids far away from tractordrawn implements.

On June 5, 1997, CrossChilds’ son was permitted to go for a tractor ride with his grandfather.

“Jamie was the younger of our two sons, and he was going to be our farmer,� said CrossChilds. “Farming was in his blood, even at three years old.�

That afternoon, standing alongside his grandfather on an open tractor platform, Jamie helped check the tile drainage in the field.

They were on their way home when a sudden jolt caused Jamie to fall forward.

Cross-Childs says it all happened too fast for her father to react and her son died instantly beneath the rear tractor wheel.

Jamie McCallum became one of an average of 104 Canadian farm fatalities that take place each year, approximately 13 of which are children. Like so many farm injuries and fatalities, Cross-Childs said Jamie’s death could have been prevented. “It has made me a safety advocate and I share Jamie’s story because I want farm families to understand the risks involved in having an extra rider,� said Cross-Childs. “Please, stop and think before you consider taking your son, daughter, grandchild,

niece or nephew for a ride on any powered farm equipment, be it an ‘open station’ or ‘cabbed in’ tractor.�

Glen Blahey, an agricultural health and safety specialist with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, said, “Cross-Childs has a great deal of courage to stand up in front of complete strangers and tell her story again and again.� “The lessons from her experience are crucial. Children are not miniature adults, their perception of hazards is virtually non-existent. So it is our responsibility as adults to recognize the hazards, such as the risk of taking extra riders, and take the steps to protect our children.�

Today Cross-Childs is an active member of the Lambton Farm Safety Association and is quick to point out that some things, like a cab on a tractor, have lulled farmers into a false sense of security. She says it fools farm parents into adopting dangerous habits, which children then learn by example.

Cross-Child is shocked when farmers, who have experienced a close call, fail to change their habits.

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Cross-Childs says she takes comfort in knowing she’s getting through to people.

Anytime she’s told someone has reconsidered their actions after hearing someone like her speak or seeing a safety demo, Cross-Childs says it’s a really feel-good moment for her. “I think there’s more awareness now than there ever was, but we know there’s still lots of work to be done,� she says. “Farming is the only occupation where you’re allowed to take your kids with you and you’ve really got to stop and ask if this is where they should be.�

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Mar. 15-17 All Equine, Ontario’s Premier Equine Show. Check the website for information: www.westernfairdistrict.com Mar. 22-24 4-H Ontario Volunteer Conference & Annual Meeting.

Complete details available at: www.4-hontario.ca Mar. 25-27 Progressive Dairy Operators Triennial Dairy Symposium, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Toronto. For information visit: www.pdo-ontario.ca or contact Carol Anne Pinkney at: 519-8468756 or email: capinkney@sentex.ca.

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& Wellness

Health

Yoga and art course helps kids stretch skills to learn about Finding Stillness

by Kelly Waterhouse ELORA - Though the children’s art show is coming down from the storefront of the Junior Arts Collective on Metcalfe Street, here, the impact of the artistic experience for the young creators will be long lasting, as will the yoga practice that inspired it.

The six-week program Kids Yoga and Art brings children from age seven to 12 together to learn principles of yoga combined with an artistic project that reflects the course.

“The kids enjoy the yoga, but it is work,” said Jenn Burn, owner of Awareness Yoga Studio on Mill Street West.

“The art keeps them in the yoga practice. They have to learn inner-stillness. I use the art and layer it with the yoga teachings.

We take the deeper principles of yoga and make it fun.”

The art exhibit is called Finding Stillness and features an image of a person in a seated pose, meant to represent the students, creating an opportunity for the children to express their inner and outer senses.

“On the outside are the projections of the outside world,” Burn explains of the artwork.

“The art is about understanding the importance of meditation and why we do it.”

She adds, “I’m trying to teach them that, if there is cra-

Awareness in art - The students of the Kids Yoga and Art class at Awareness Yoga Studio recently hosted an exhibition, Finding Stillness that brought together an art project with the teachings of their yoga practice. Thirteen students, aged seven to 12 years old took part. submitted photo ziness around you, know you are not that. The children need to relate to their external environments, see it for what it is and then anchor their minds to themselves and move inward.”

Burn said the art images all had a heart in the centre of the figure that would be lit up at the exhibition. The heart was symbolic of being centered.

“I teach them to check in

with their heart. Ask yourself what feels right,” she said.

“Decide if the decisions you are making are right for you.”

Burn is a certified yoga instructor for children and adults, with extensive training in Hatha Yoga and Satyananda.

She has studied in Toronto and the United States and each year travels to India to deepen her understanding of yoga.

As a mother, she understands the physical and mental health benefits associated with yoga for her daughter.

“This is about teaching the kids tools and techniques for dealing with stress and anxiety as they grow older,” Burn said.

“That’s a big issue for children

these days, even though they don’t know it.”

Burn points to the obvious health benefits of yoga for children.

“At this age there are breathing techniques and meditation techniques. In the tradition I teach, there are specific guidelines for this age group.”

She points to issues such as body awareness, increased concentration, benefits for the nervous system and adrenal function, hormones, posture and flexibility.

Alison Kuntz, of Alma, is a yoga student. She enrolled her 12-year-old daughter, Michelle, in the Kids Yoga and Art classes a year ago.

“I realized the benefits for myself and I thought it could benefit my daughter,” Kuntz said, who like most parents understands that the anxiety and pressures on youth are difficult to cope with, as a child and as a parent. Having an artistic outlet was an important part of the course for her child too.

“The course helped calm everything down and we have some tools now for an outlet if we need them,” Kuntz said.

Her daughter agrees and has incorporated yoga into her

studies with Burn who offers yoga to senior students at Elora Public School.

“It helps me relax. I get better sleep. It helps me focus better in school,” said Michelle Kuntz. “I am more flexible and overall, I’m more aware of how my body works and I pay attention to it.”

Kuntz said her daughter’s contribution to the art show surprised her, happily so.

“I was surprised at the depths she found in herself and how aware she was,” said Kuntz. “I thought it was very cool. And it was amazing how individual the art was and how self-reflective and aware they were.”

In a class of 13 students of various ages, Burn is impressed with the student’s dedication and creativity. She hopes these lessons will stay with them.

“If we plant that seed, they do it without even realizing it. These are the skills that, as they grow, they will call upon themselves, using their breath to find their centre ... to reduce stress ... it is going to be secondary nature to them.”

A new session of Kids Yoga and Art begins in April. For more information visit www. awarenessyoga.ca.

Workshops help Take Charge of health

by Jayne Giroux Self-management coordinator Soon the weather will be changing, the days will be getting longer and we can get out to enjoy the first days of spring.

Make a date to meet friends now at the mall or inside walking track, then when the weather turns nicer you can meet in the park or by the river for a walk and visit.

Physical activity is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and sharing with others is a great motivator.

We all have a responsibility to take charge of our health, for people with chronic, ongoing conditions this can be stressful and sometimes overwhelming.

Stress can aggravate many health conditions such as heart

STOP program helps smokers quit the habit TORONTO - Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program and receive five weeks of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), free of charge to help them in their attempt to quit smoking.

STOP workshops will be held in Orangeville on March 25, and in Arthur and Guelph on March 26.

To learn if you are eligible to participate and then register for a workshop call Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4692.

disease, back and neck pain, and diabetes. Stress can exhaust us, lower our self-esteem and our ability to concentrate.

Lighten up, boost your confidence by registering for a free Take Charge Workshop.

Take Charge is a free six week workshop for people with any ongoing health condition such as low energy arthritis, pain, diabetes, depression, heart disease and stroke.

Participants get a free Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions book.

The group meets for two and half hours to learn to set goals, manage stress and learn relaxation skills. We also talk about healthy food choices.

A health care team is there to help make treatment decisions and to support self-management goals to ensure the participants live life to the fullest with their ongoing health condition.

Family members and caregivers are welcome to register and attend too.

For more information about the Take Charge Workshops visit www.wwselfmanagement.ca or call toll free 1-866 337-3318 or email selfmanagement@langs.org.

This column was submitted by Jayne Giroux, self-management coordinator with the Waterloo Wellington Regional Diabetes Coordination Centre.

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Prevent vitamin D deficiency this winter with the sunshine vitamin

by Dr. Katie McKeown, ND Many of us are oblivious to a tiny sunshine-dependant chemical compound that requires some timely attention.

In the winter months, with shorter, colder, darker days, there is less sun exposure, and we spend more time indoors.

Do you know where your vitamin D levels are?

We obtain vitamin D from both sunshine and diet.

Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of vitamin D comes from the sun, and the amount from the diet is generally only incidental.

It is for this reason that vitamin D has been coined “the sunshine vitamin.” Exposed skin synthesizes the vitamin from UVB rays from the sun.

The amount of vitamin the body is able to manufacture depends largely on the strength of the UVB rays, the amount of skin exposed, the duration of exposure, and how well the rays are able to penetrate the skin.

In food, the vitamin is found in all animal products, but in variable and relatively low amounts. Most fruits, vegetables, and grains are poor sources. The highest levels of the vitamin are found in: cod liver oil, fish, fortified dairy products, oysters, liver, egg

yolk, processed deli meats (salami, ham, and sausage), and fortified cereals.

Insufficient levels of vitamin D, and even a frank vitamin D deficiency is much more common in Canada than most think.

One large scale study estimates that 70 to 97 per cent of Canadians have sub-optimal levels of the vitamin. Further, Statistics Canada estimates that 1.1 million Canadians have a frank deficiency. Estimates of economic burden and premature death from vitamin D deficiency are equally as staggering.

Correcting vitamin D deficiency would save the Canadian health system an estimated $14 billion annually, and prevent 16% of premature deaths. But why? When we understand where the vitamin comes from, it becomes apparent.

In the winter months of northern locations not only do we tend to bundle up and limit our time outside, but the UVB rays are also much weaker.

In fact, for Canadians living between latitudes 43 to 55 degrees (roughly the entirety of populated Canada), there is a four to five-month stretch in the winter where UVB rays are not even strong enough to produce adequate levels of

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the vitamin, whether skin is exposed to sunshine or not.

Vitamin D deficiency is a greater risk in people with more pigmentation in the skin, and people using skin products that contain sunscreen, since these both block penetration of UV rays. In addition to low exposure to weak UVB in winter months, our diets also tend to be relatively void of the vitamin. Too few of us are consuming adequate amounts of fish, and there has been a general reduction in the amount of fortified dairy foods ingested.

Many of the foods high in vitamin D also happen to be foods that should not be consumed in high levels for various health reasons, such as processed deli meats and egg yolks. This makes dietary changes alone an unlikely solution to the vitamin deficiency problem.

The best understood action of vitamin D is its role in calcium and bone metabolism. The vitamin stimulates the absorption of calcium through the digestive tract in to the bone, and stops the kidneys from excreting calcium in the urine.

A deficiency in the vitamin causes the body to pull calcium out of the bone, causing bone weakening, which can lead to rickets in children, and

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osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults.

Less understood problems thought to be associated with low vitamin D levels include muscle pain/weakness, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer.

Vitamin D deficiency has been proposed as a potential cause of season affective disorder (SAD). SAD, or winter depression, has been long thought to be related to diminishing levels of light during winter months. Interestingly, most people who meet the

diagnostic criteria for SAD are vitamin D deficient.

A relationship also appears to exist between severity of SAD symptoms and the extent of vitamin deficiency. One small study found that supplementation of vitamin D was more effective at treating SAD than the standard medical treatment of light therapy.

The solution to the vitamin D deficiency problem may be as simple as taking supplemental vitamin D. Studies indicate that 2000 IU of supplemental vitamin D daily, in those without contradictions to taking the

vitamin, was able to correct the deficiency in 93% of people in Canada.

Of course, supplemental vitamin D is not safe for everyone, and toxicity from excessive vitamin D is dangerous, causing calcification and damage to internal organs, as well as the formation of calcium kidney stones.

Always talk to your doctor about what is best for you.

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by Dr. Katie McKeown, naturopathic doctor with Optimal Integrative Health Centre in Fergus.

OPEN MIND The loss of a pet

by Paula Frappier, Occupational therapist Those of us who bring you the Open Mind column sometimes refer to our editing group as our own personal “therapy group”. Through the process of bringing what we hope are interesting and valuable articles to help people consider different aspects of mental health and reduce its stigma, we sometimes share our own life experiences when we need the support of friends or a fresh perspective on life’s journey.

This week we had one of those days. Our friend experienced an overwhelming loss.

She was faced with the incredibly difficult decision to end her dog’s life. She had shared many stories over the past year with us about her companion’s condition.

We journeyed with her as she spent countless hours feeding him by hand, taking him to appointments, trying numerous treatments and supporting his quality of life in many ways, allowing him to live his life to the fullest.

Together we decided to write an article on this “special” type of grief because we felt that there are likely many people who have been in a similar situation, grieving over the loss of their pet companions.

Pets can really provide us with significant relationships in our lives. They comfort us, love us and unconditionally accept us. They are also our companions for joy, fun and laughter. So, it makes sense

that when that relationship is lost, people can feel devastated.

As with any type of loss, people grieve differently and at different paces. Grief can also be complicated with many different emotions that may include anger, guilt and depression. It is important to be honest with yourself about your feelings and to have some supports with whom you can discuss your thoughts.

Friends and family are often good social supports and can offer perspective on what you are going through. Also please consider talking to your vet.

They are often trained to have these difficult conversations with people.

There is even a pet loss hot line for those in our area.

It is run by the University of Guelph Veterinary Students, but only during the school year. They can be reached at 519-824-4120 x 53694, e-mail petloss@uoguelph.ca.

Some people have put their grief into words or works of art, like picture collages, that can help us to remember and share with others. Please use the internet, or library resources to find something that is right for you.

When you Google “pet loss”, many sites come up.

Some have memorial products to purchase; others have stories and printable leaflets to help you sort through your feelings.

I even found some sites that link you to people who have experienced the same kind of loss and their supportive comments may be helpful.

Some further helpful suggestions include not throwing out all of your animal’s things too early. You might find it difficult to have them around

in the early moments after their death. Their bed, toys or feeding dishes can be painful reminders, but later may be items of comfort.

Another suggestion is to try to rearrange your schedule so that you are doing something productive or self-comforting at the times you used to spend with your pet. If you went walking with your pet, maybe you could still keep walking with friends or do an exercise video. Find something that feels right to you.

Grieving over a pet, like any grief, is a process. It cannot be rushed no matter how much we long to just feel better.

Over time, the pain will lessen and we will heal.

In the meantime, consider that grief is the last honour we give our animals. It comes from a place of love for them.

Our grief commemorates their lives and all that they were to us. Try to respect this process by focusing on all of the blessings that having a pet brought to your life.

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by Paula Frappier, an Open Mind Group member, and an Occupational Therapist with Homewood, Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services and St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

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SPORTS

World tryouts - Three women from the Fergus Highland Rugby Club have their sights set on Team Canada and the 2014 Women’s World Cup of Rugby to be held in France. Tryouts begin this spring.

From left, are Caitlin Beaton, Jane Kirby and Morganne Linthwaite. submitted photo

Ottawa bound - Palmerston’s Norwell District Secondary School senior girls volleyball team recently qualified for OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) for the fifth straight time. The girls defeated Guelph’s Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School in three sets, 25-11, 25-14 and 25-14 on Feb. 21. Norwell advanced to OFSAA in Ottawa from March 2 to 6 (results were not known by press time). The team includes, back row, from left: Leigh Mercey, Abbey McCracken, Kayla Wierts, Larissa Turner, Becky Bults, Laura Rumph and coach Jeff Shortt. Front: Corin Mercey, Jocelyn Ivel, Brianne McMullen and Sara Driedger. Absent: Kaitlyn Wynja. submitted photo

Local players making an impact in NLL

by Chris Daponte WELLINGTON CTY. - A local contingent of National Lacrosse League (NLL) players continues to make an impact this season.

Kasey Beirnes, of Fergus, has registered 31 points (16 goals and 15 assists) in nine games for the Toronto Rock, good enough for fifth in scoring on the team, which is in first place in the east division.

Rockwood’s Jesse Gamble has seven points through nine games and leads the Rock in loose balls with 53. Arthur native Rob Marshall has four points and is fourth in loose balls (42), while playing a key role on the Rock defence.

Elora native Dane Dobbie has 39 points in seven games (22 goals, 17 assists), good enough for third on the Calgary Roughnecks, who are tied for first place in the west division.

Arthur native Chad Culp has 19 points (12 goals, seven assists) for the Buffalo Bandits, who are in second place in the east division. *All stats and standings as of March 1.

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Teammates aim for 2014 World Cup FERGUS - Three senior women players from the Fergus Highland Rugby Club have their sights set on a coveted spot on Canada’s national team in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup of Rugby to be held in France.

Morganne Linthwaite, Jane Kirby and Caitlin Beaton have been teammates together for eight years as members of the Highland Rugby Club, University of Guelph’s women’s rugby team and Rugby Ontario.

Last August the athletes attended the National Senior Women’s Camp where they learned their goals to play at a national level may be closer than they realized.

As members of the Team Canada program, the women will be able to continue to train and prepare for the 2014 IRB (International Rugby Board) Women’s Rugby World Cup (WRWC), which will be held in Marcoussis and Paris.

There are six automatic qualifiers for WRWC 2014:

reigning world champion New Zealand, 2010 runner up England, 2010 bronze medalist Australia, 2014 hosts France, and the U.S. and Canada by virtue of their top six placing in 2010.

“These are exciting times for Women’s Rugby and Women’s Rugby World Cup is the premier event in the women’s game, providing the platform for growing the sport across the world and building on the record broadcast and attendances we saw in London two years ago,” said Rugby World Cup Limited chairman Bernard Lapasset, in a press release. “As we look to France 2014, the qualification process will ensure the very best teams from across the world will meet in Paris, and we have created an opportunity for more teams than ever before to achieve their Rugby World Cup dream.”

In the next two years, athletes of the national senior women’s team will be expected to pay $15,000 each to play and

compete for Canada.

For Linthwaite, Kirby and Beaton, raising the funds is vital to their goals and they plan to approach it with the same sense of teamwork they use on the rugby pitch.

“Even as our goals extend beyond our athletic careers at the University of Guelph, we will never forget the success we’ve had playing together,” said Linthwaite.

“We plan to extend this same teamwork to motivate us during training, competition and fundraising.”

To support their own players, the Fergus Highland Rugby Club is holding an event at the Victoria Park Fieldhouse on March 16.

“The St. Paddy’s Party” begins at 5pm and features live music, food provided by Fraberts Fresh Food, and an opportunity to meet the players.

Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family. For more information visit www.highlandrugbyclub.com.

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Downtown Fergus Is Open For Business A Message From The Wellington County Police Services Board

The Tower Street Bridge will be closed for replacement until November but all shops and services will remain open.

Shop downtown Fergus today!

Volunteer Checks

Newcomer Settlement Services in Fergus

Every year Wellington County O.P.P. completes hundreds of volunteer checks for the citizens of the County. This service is provided free of charge but requires a lot of personnel hours.

The County of Wellington Settlement Services Programme, funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provides direct and essential services FREE of charge to help newcomers and immigrants settle into and adapt to their new community.

The Wellington County Police Services Board is asking the public to ensure that any checks requested are picked up in a timely manner.

Two experienced settlement workers can help answer questions and deal with challenges in areas of:

Failure to pick up these checks could result in fees being levied in the future as the volunteer checks are requested.

“At fault” false alarm reduction policy The Wellington County Police Services Board and Wellington County O.P.P. are working toward reducing the number of false alarms requiring police response, by continuing to monitor alarm locations and issuing fee invoices to the owners of premises having “at fault” false alarms.

False alarms have a serious impact on police service resources.

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housing employment interpretation and translation health care immigration and citizenship completion of government forms accessing social services and more!

Settlement Workers can be reached at 226.979.0782 or 226.979.0850.

Their offices are located in the Social Services building at 321 St. Andrew St West in Fergus.

Hours of operation are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Services are also available at locations in Arthur, Mount Forest, Erin, Drayton, and Rockwood.

Please call for an appointment.

March Break: Teen Programmes Lights, camera, action! Check out some of these programmes for teens inspired by Motion Pictures during March Break: The Hunger Games Challenge You’ve seen the movie; you’ve read the books, now come out to challenge your knowledge of the world of The Hunger Games!

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Tuesday, March 12 Harriston Branch, 2:30 pm (519.338.2396) Thursday, March 14 Elora Branch, 5:00 pm (519.846.0190) or Mount Forest Branch, 2:00 pm (519.323.4541) Teens, Movies and Pizza!

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Tuesday, March 12 Mount Forest Branch, 6:00 pm (519.323.4541) For more information on March Break Programmes for all ages, please visit our online calendar at www.wellington.ca/Library DVDs for Teens Looking for something to watch with your friends this weekend? Try some of these movies and TV series: Geek Charming The Vampire Diaries (Season 1 – 3) Step Up. Revolution Snow White and the Huntsman Pretty Little Liars (Season 1 – 2) One Direction: Up all night, the live tour Honey 2 Check with your local branch for availability.

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