Inside Wellington June 21, 2013

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Second Section June 21, 2013

Grand Celtic Pipe Band celebrates musical tradition

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

Horoscopes

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Patience is necessary this week, Aries. Without it, you will grow frustrated quickly over the course of several days. Relax and make the most of the situation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Expect to feel energetic and enthusiastic this week, Taurus. You may not know the source of all this energy and optimism, but that’s irrelevant as long as you enjoy these feelings.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may be feeling a little psychic lately, Gemini. Give your insights the benefit of the doubt and try to understand the message that is being conveyed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Some intellectual conversation has you aiming for bigger and better things, Cancer. You may start a few creative projects as a result of these discussions.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t be surprised if some changes regarding your career come your way this week. A raise, promotion or a new job may be on the horizon. Embrace these changes.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a release of tension is just what you need. You may find that something that has been restricting you and holding you back disappears in a few days.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sheer luck that brings strange and wonderful things is in the big picture this week. The things that you have been wishing or dreaming of just may come true.

For the Fourth week of June

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a business or romantic partner brings good news your way. This news erases a funk that you have been in. The news may help you resume a goal you had abandoned.

SAGITTARIUS -Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t worry about an upcoming doctor’s visit. You may just get a clean bill of health from your doctor this week. This will definitely ease up some stress.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You are full of creative energy, Capricorn, and must turn it into projects that may help you to earn some money in the near future. Get started while you are motivated.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Expect some news that sheds light on a difficult issue that you have been trying to resolve, Aquarius.

You may feel so relieved that a celebration is in order.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Exciting changes are coming, and they all center around you, Pisces.

It may be embarrassing being the center of attention, but try to enjoy it.

Fri. Jun. 21

Francofête - Free community, family-focused event en français.

Join us 5-8pm on the school grounds of l’École L’Odyssée, 30 Brighton Street in Guelph. Free rides/games for children. Food/ refreshments available for purchase. Info. 519-837-4420. *** Drive Thru Chicken Barbecue -Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. Pick up 5-7pm. Tickets $12.50. Phone Lola at 519-9285627. *** Moorefield United Church Garden Party. 5-7pm. Ham, turkey, salads and strawberry short cake. At Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield. Adults $14; Children 5-11, $5. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night. 6-8pm. All you can eat. $14. No take out. Entertainment by The Collection. *** Fish Fry. St. David & St. Patrick’s Church, 520 Speedvale Ave. E., Guelph. Sittings: 5pm, 6:30pm. Tickets: $15/adult, Family $40 (t adults & 2/more children). Call 519-836-2391 to reserve. *** Healing and prophetic service. Everyone welcome 7:30pm. King Hotel, 112 King St. Palmerston. For more info. contact: Mike Gordon 519-763-4375 or 519-829-5424. *** The Stampede Ranch presents Stomp on Cancer in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. A $5 cover charge with a portion of proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society includes line dancing at 8pm, live bands starting at 9:30pm, and contests for best boots, hat, outfit, and buckle. Ride the bull for breast cancer for $5, and dance the night away. For more info. call 519-8244261. *** 35th Anniversary Celebration Come and Go Tea. 2-4pm at the Diabetes Information Centre, 94 B Elora St. S. Harriston. Door prizes. Draws. Refreshments. Hosted by the volunteers of the North Perth - North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Sat. Jun. 22

Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Country Versatiles.

8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611. *** Guelph Lawn Bowling Club Inc. Strawberry Social. 1-4pm. 114 Gordon St. Adults: $5, Children: $2.50. For more info. call: 519836-3414. *** Spark of Brilliance 8th Annual Fundraiser. Karger Gallery, 14 Mill St. E. Elora. 11:30am. Presentation by Lynn Spence. Door prizes, light lunch. Tickets $35. Call 519-843-5742 ext. 561. *** Ham Dinner with strawberries at Knox Presbyterian Church.

5-6:30 pm. Tickets: adults $14, children 8 & under $6. Call church office at 519-846-0680. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** KofC Annual Car Show & Shine. 11am-4pm, Maryhill Community Centre. Entry $10 first car, $5 second. Admission $2. Prizes, food bands. Proceeds to local charities. Call 519-648-2939.

Sun. Jun. 23

Music in the Park at the Hillsburgh Historical Park, 105 Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. 2-4pm featuring the Muir Family Band (Classic country music). Bring a lawn chair. Cancelled if raining. For info.

519-855-6343 or 519-833-2571. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth. 7pm.

Admission: $2.50. Penny table, 50/25/25 draw and light lunch.

Everyone welcome. *** The Ennotville Historical Library will host the Annual Strawberry Social. 7:30pm. All are welcome. *** 54th annual Memorial Service, Erin Union Cemetery. 2:30pm.

Immediately following the R.C.L Branch 442 Decoration Day Service at 2:15pm. In case of inclement weather, service will be

Thank you !!!

The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation and the 2013 Gala Committee would like to thank all of the sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters of this year’s Starlight Gala.

With your commitment to keeping

“quality care close to home”,

we were able to raise an amazing total of

Sunday July 7, 2013 Admission $45 – includes all games (extra strips available)

$15 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

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

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M713235.

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

over $220,000 !!!

The communities of Mapleton, Minto and surrounding areas are amazingly supportive of the Palmerston & District Hospital and have made the 2013 Starlight Gala a phenomenal success!

Thank You! Josie McLaughlin & Brad Watt Gala Co-Chairs Heather Bults Foundation Chair

moved to Centre 2000, Dundas St., E. *** Fergus & District Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour, 12:30-4:30pm. A self-guided tour of five diverse gardens in the Fergus area. Free admission but a donation of food or cash for our local food bank would be appreciated. For more info. call Helen at 519-843-3131. *** St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Sunday Service 10:30am. Joint with Gordonville Presbyterian Church congregation. Sunday School Picnic after service at the Optimist Pavilion, Arthur. Special Reptile Show. All welcome. *** Mark Dubois and his Studio Singers. 2:30pm. Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley. $12. Tickets available at the door.

Mon. Jun. 24

Rockwood Presbyterian Church Strawberry Social. Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood. 6:30pm. Take-outs available.

Advance tickets only. Call Sue: 519-856-4664 or Pauline: 519856-2283. Adults - $12, Youths 6-12 yrs - $6.

Tues. Jun 25

CW Probus Meeting. Speaker: Susan Ratcliffe. “Adventures in Oman & Dubai.” Facilitator: George Collin. 10am Aboyne Hall at Wellington County Museum. Retired seniors welcome. *** Maryborough Horticultural Society Summer Show and General Meeting, 7:30pm. Entries to be placed by 6:30pm. Moorefield Optimist Hall. Speakers: Crystal and Liam. Topic: All Kinds of Trees and a Mix of Plants. Info. 519-291-1458. *** Monitcello United Church Annual Strawberry Supper 4:30-7pm.

Adults $12.50, Children 6-12 $5. Tickets at the door. *** Strawberry Social Garden Party. Alma United Church, 5-7pm.

Adults $14, children $5. Alma Community Centre. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Special Event: Strawberry Social. 2 pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Wellington Co. Br. OGS presents “The 12th Field Regiment” Guelph’s Vanishing Regiment at R. C. Legion, Guelph. 7pm.

Wed. Jun 26

Ebenezer United Church Strawberry Festival featuring a Buffet Roast Pork and Salad Supper, with Strawberry Desserts.

5-7:30pm. Adult $15; Student $10; Child (5-12) $5. Tickets at the door. 12274 Guelph Line, (9 Km N of 401). *** Invitation To La Guayra Settlers Plaque Unveiling. 7pm.

Marden Community Centre. 7384 Wellington Road 30, Guelph.

Immediately following the unveiling, please join the heritage committee for a heritage open house at the Marden Community Centre.

Thurs. Jun. 27

Strawberry Supper, Community of Christ Church, Mill St., Grand Valley. Continuous service 4-7pm. Adults $12.50, 12 and under $5, preschool free.

Fri. Jun 28

Ladies Coffee Hour in Rockwood, last Friday of the month, 9:3011:30am. Everyone welcome. St. John’s Anglican Church, 112 Guelph St. For more info. 519-856-9211. *** Knox United Church Fish Fry, 5-8pm. Clifford Community Hall.

Adults: $14, Children 5-11: $6. Tickets: 519-327-8133, 519-3278586, 519-327-8053 or at the door. *** BBQ Chicken Dinner. Faith Lutheran Church, 290 Belsyde Ave. E. 5-7pm. 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato, salad, drink and dessert $15.

For tickets call 519-843-5030, visit the church, Tue-Thurs. 9am12pm, or at the door. Eat-in or Take out. *** All Saints Community Dinner. It’s too hot to think up yet another exotic meal, so we’re going with hamburgers this month. Hot off the grill and guaranteed delicious. 6-7pm; no sermon & no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted and gluten-free available.

All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “Look for the big white spire”. *** Acclaimed eco-film “Symphony of the Soil” showing in agricultural building on Main Street in Erin, 7:15pm following Farmer’s Market from 3 to 7pm and O’ Canada “Day of Soil” activities and demos. Free admission; donations appreciated. Panel discussion on local “foodshed” following movie. See symphonyofthesoil.com for information.

Sat. Jun. 29

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to The Country Versatiles. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per plate. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, juice, tea, coffee. *** Alma Optimist Country Dance. 8pm Alma Community Centre, $10. Dance to Bill Beattie Band. *** 1st Annual Get In Touch For Hutch 1km walk/ 5km walk/run.

10am Arthur & Area Community Centre. For more info. or to register on line go to www.getintouchforhutch.com. *** S.S. #4, Maryborough School Reunion at Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston 11am- 3pm. Call 519-343-3939 to register.

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Grand Celtic Pipe Band: Bringing music tradition to modern competition

by Kris Svela

FERGUS - Celtic music is a tradition-rich art that originated more than 300 years ago in the Highlands of Scotland.

And for members of this community’s Grand Celtic Pipe Band, the tradition threads forward with children following in the footsteps of their parents and parents following in the footsteps of their father or mother - and even extending back to grandparents and great grandparents.

Pipe major and pipe instructor Calum MacDonald comes from a long line of pipers, stretching back to his grandfather and father.

Now his son Liam is also involved, and at age 12 is considered one of the best Grade 2 pipers in North America, his father said. MacDonald’s other son Kieran, 10, is just about ready to compete.

Competitions are judged on grades going from five to a top ranking of Grade 1, for those ranked as amateurs.

Grand Celtic Pipe Band, which officially formed in 2000, is divided into two groups: a Grade 4 and a Grade 5 band.

“Our Grade 5 band was the overall Champion Supreme pipe band in 2012,” MacDonald said.

“At a recent Georgetown competition, the bands placed second in the Grade 4 category and fourth in the Grade 5 band competition; a good start to the season, but we can do better.”

Members also compete individually under the same system.

“We have many solo players from last year that dominated their specific categories in both piping and drumming,” MacDonald noted. “So the pressure and stakes are high for our group.”

Kathy Johnson, band secretary and bass drummer, said at last year’s Georgetown competition the top three individual drummers who competed in Grade 5 “were Grand Celtic members.”

In addition, Piper Aidan Maher won in two Grade 2 categories, Liam MacDonald was in the top three for Grade 3, Jack Reeves was second overall for Grade 5 and Calum MacDonald won Champion Supreme in the professional

Award - Grand Celtic Pipe Band pipe major and pipe instructor Calum MacDonald received the 2012 Champion Supreme trophy for the band last year from Gloria Longshaw, left, and Angela Cameron. The award, presented at last year’s Fergus Scottish Festival, solidified the band’s place as the top pipe band in its division in the province. submitted photo

over-45 class.

The 45-member Grand Celtic Pipe Band regularly holds three-hour practices at Centre Wellington District High School, working on tunes for upcoming events and competitions.

Johnson joined the band 12 years ago and recalls her recruitment was rather unexpected. She had worked as a public school music teacher, but that didn’t give her an opportunity to play an instrument.

It was at an event in Orillia where Calum MacDonald asked if she could play the bass drum, just the one time. It was a bit intimidating, she said, but she went ahead.

“I just watched the rest of the basses so I knew what to do,” she said with a smile.

She was following the footsteps of two sons who played snare drums and a daughter who was a piper and dancer.

Other obligations have taken Johnson’s children away from Fergus and the band, but they have committed to rejoining the band in the future, she said.

Johnson remembers the time when members didn’t even have matching tartans.

That changed in 2002 with a $25,000 Ontario Trillium grant that allowed the band to purchase matching kilts.

“That original grant was the first time we had matching kilts,” she said. “It gave us an identity.”

The band wears the ancient MacDonald of Glenaladale tartan, which is said to have belonged to Alexander MacDonald of Glenaladale at the time of the Battle of Culloden and shipped out to Canada when he emigrated in 1772.

Band treasurer and piper Scott Farlinger said it costs about $12,000 annually to keep the band going.

“If you win there is a little bit of money,” he said. “Most of it (the band) is funded out of our own pockets.”

The band welcomes donations to offset its costs, said piper and band president Neil MacBeth.

“We’re a competition band and most of the focus is on our competition pieces,” MacBeth said.

MacDonald added, “A sponsor would be nice to have, but with sponsorship comes obligations. That can be time

Piper practice - Some of the pipers with the Grand Celtic Pipe Band of Fergus are, from left, Rob Dickie, Aidan Maher, Liam MacDonald, Alex McKechnie and Bryan Millen. photo by Kris Svela Cover photo: Drummer Joanne Stevenson performs with the band at last year’s Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. photo by Helen Michel

tunes played in competition.

He finds the music riveting and, if played well, “it’s uplifting.”

“It takes you to another world,” Farlinger added.

“Competing takes it up another notch,” Johnson noted.

MacDonald agreed, saying the effort will be to get the Grade 4 band ready for competitions aimed at moving it up a class.

“We’re planning with the

consuming, but the band would consider any such support.”

MacBeth’s daughter plays snare drum in the Grade 4 band and he heralds from a rich music history, with his grandfather and several grand uncles who were pipers.

MacDonald chooses the tunes for the band’s various engagements. The band plays a wide repertoire of traditional Celtic music, although band members refer to the selections

“Our Grade 5 band was the overall Champion Supreme pipe band in 2012.”

- Calum MacDonald, pipe major, pipe instructor.

Grade 4 group that we want to go into (Grade) 3 next season.”

There are 19 members in the Grade 4 band, but competition in the class can be against smaller bands or larger ones.

“There is no cap,” he said of band size, noting size is determined by the pipe major and can bring with it some difficulties.

“The more you get in (the band) the more distortion there would be,” MacDonald said.

Johnson said there is a distinctive difference with Celtic tunes when trying to describe it.

“It’s more like pop music versus classical music,” she said of the comparison.

as “tunes” because they don’t involve any written words and were only translated into sheet music about 100 years ago.

“Before the tunes were transposed to sheet music all tunes were passed down by singing,” MacDonald said. “A language was created to represent all embellishments played.

The singing language was called ‘Canntaireachd.’”

The band also plays “family favourites” and a nice collection of modern and competition-oriented tunes.

“You play a simple tune and you add embellishments,” Farlinger, who came from a background in jazz, said of upping the complexity of the

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Recruitment of new members is ongoing and for that reason several band members come from the same family.

Johnson said often parents who come to watch their children practice eventually are persuaded to join.

“We’ve got a lot of parents with their children,” she said.

“It does take a special person to put it on the line as a group.”

Over its 13-year history the band has competed and been invited to play at a number of different events. They have appeared on the Breakfast Television show on City TV, played at halftime at a Toronto Argonauts game and regularly played at Ontario Place and the British Isles Show at the CNE. The band regularly performs with its Highland Dance team and is trained by MacDonald’s wife, Sandra Cooper.

“All our lovely girls have trained with Sandra, a former Canadian champion and teacher and owner of the MacDonald School of Scottish Arts,” her husband said.

The band is preparing to compete at the Embro Highland Games west of Woodstock on July 1. It is considered one of the oldest venues of its kind.

During the summer events come around every two weeks.

And, of course, they will be participating in the upcoming Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Aug. 9 to 11.

For more information on the band go to grandcelticpipeband.com.

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Rural Life

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A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA). 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 OMAF and MRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra NEW SHEEP NUTRITION TRAINING COURSE OFFERED ONLINE A new online course, “Improve your Sheep Nutrition Management Skills�, has been developed by Dr. Paul Luimes, researcher at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).

This course will provide new and existing producers with a foundation of knowledge in sheep nutrition, giving them the basic tools to be able to optimize the balance between feed, meat quality and profitability. Linking nutrition with the cost of production,

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producers will be made more aware of the relationship between nutrition, management and profitability. The course will allow each individual to work through the course material at their own pace, from any computer with internet access, at a convenient time.

Topics covered include: • Feed Types • Nutrients • Digestive Physiology • Nutrient Requirements • Ration Formulation • Feed Management For more information about the “Improve your Sheep Nutrition Management Skillsâ€? course or to register online visit: http://www. ridgetownc.com/bdt/ce_sheep.cfm or contact: Dezarae Kemp, Business Development Centre, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, 519-674-1500 ext. 63295 email: dmalott@uoguelph.ca.

AGRI INVESTMENT FORUM The Agri Investment Forum will be held June 26, 2013 at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. This forum is the only program of events in Canada dedicated to showcasing the highest potential emerging and growth stage agri-businesses. The forum brings together active institutional and private investors with leading edge entrepreneurs and commercialization professionals. The Agri Investment Forum is an annual conference that promotes constructive deal flow between Canadian agri-entrepreneurs and investors from across North America. For more detailed program informa

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GOAT’S-BEARD

by John Benham, Weed Inspector Weeds can be classified into four groups according to their growing habits. An annual is a plant, which completes its life cycle in one growing season. An example would be Velvetleaf.

A biennial is a plant, which germinates in the spring, produces a rosette of leaves and remains vegetative during that first summer; over winters as a rosette; then sends up a flowering stalk during the

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An example would be Bull Thistle. A perennial is a plant that lives through three or more growing seasons. An example would be Colt’s-foot or Canada Thistle. The fourth type is the winter annual which is a plant that germinates in the fall, usually over winters in the rosette stage; flowers and sets seed the following spring and dies in the summer. An example would be Shepherd’s Purse.

Goat’s-Beard is a biennial reproducing only by seed. The flowering stems are from one to three feet tall, smooth, round, hollow, and topped by a yellow composite type (ox-eyed daisy) flower.

The flower matures into a large, round seed-head like Dandelion or Colt’s-foot but much larger. Each seed has its own umbrella to permit it to travel on the wind often for great distances. It then establishes itself with a long taproot and grass like leaves. It is difficult to find in existing grass stands and usually is difficult to pull, especially when flowering. When the plant is injured it exudes a white juice. It flowers in June and July. It is a noxious weed under the Weed Act, so it must be destroyed.

COMING EVENTS July 2 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at OMAF and MRA Elora at 7:30pm For information, contact Lisa Hern at: 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

July 9 Ontario Canola Growers Association Canola Crop Tour; Time: 10:00 am; Place: Holmes Agro, Orangeville; Contact: Carrie James, 519-986-3519.

July 10 Forage Expo; 10:00am to 3:30pm. Admission is free.

Place: Dave Kuntz, Ikendale Farm, 1062 Concession 14, Carrick, RR4, Walkerton. Check the website for more information: http:// www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/programs/ontario-forage-expo. html.

July 11-13 Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Summer Tour. Location: Cornwall, Ontario. For more information, visit: http:// www.ontariomaple.com/pages/summer_tour/.

July 11 FarmSmart Expo – all day event at the University of Guelph, Elora Research Station, 6182 2nd Line, Ariss (south of Elora, one block west of County Road 7).

New scholarships for 4-H members OTTAWA The Canadian 4-H Council has announced the Canadian Meat Council is sponsoring a new scholarship opportunity for 4-H members.

Created in honour of the late Larry Campbell, who retired after 38 years of service with the Canadian Meat Council, two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually to current 4-H members planning to attend a Canadian university in a food science, meat science or animal Science discipline.

Scholarship applications and information can be found at www.4-h-canada. ca. The application deadline is Oct. 23 at 11:59pm.

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Rural Life

Government approves variety of GM alfalfa

Newfound friends - Visiting Junior Farmer delegates with their local hosts, from left: front, Wellington Junior Farmers Matt Dann, Jill and Grayson Dann, Jess Nibourg, Kristina Signer, Jen Van der Meulen and Theo and Charlotte Van der Meulen; back, Tristan Thomas (England), Ryan Schill (Wellington JF), Ben Boogerman (Wellington JF), Krystal Boogerman (Wellington JF), Jannika Eggers (Germany), Megan Shaw (Northern Ireland), Simon Signer (Wellington JF), Christa Lehmann (Switzerland), Jason Schill (Wellington JF), Elbert Bauman (Wellington JF) and Ruari Box (Scotland). submitted photos

OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently approved one variety of genetically modified engineered alfalfa.

While genetically-modified (GM) alfalfa seeds are not yet on the market, the approval of a herbicide tolerant alfalfa (named “Roundup Ready” from Monsanto/Forage Genetics International) means the sale of that variety is now legal in Canada.

That has upset many opponents of the move, who say more varieties could follow as Farm tour - Touring an area fish farm are, from left: Charlotte Van der Meulen, Jen Van der Mealen (Wellington JF), Jannika Eggers (Germany), Christa Lehmann (Switzerland), Tristan Thomas (England), Ruari Box (Scotland), Megan Shaw (Northern Ireland).

Wellington County Junior Farmers show visiting delegates local sites WELLINGTON CTY. - Wellington County Junior Farmers (WCJF) hosted five exchange delegates during the last week of May. WCJF was the first county to host in Ontario this year.

Every year Junior Farmers of Ontario hosts delegates from other countries and show them around Ontario for three months.

The group started their week attending the Mount Forest Murder Mystery dinner.

They really enjoyed having some fun paint balling.

Local members took them on a few farm tours to see dairy, beef, goats, fish and sheep farms.

They also went to the Keady Market in Chesley to do some shopping.

The group toured Elora, taking a walk and having a picnic by the gorge. They also toured Eastgen, DHI and the Sleeman brewery in Guelph.

Delegates could also be seen helping do chores and socializing with their hosts.

“It is always a great time with the delegates,” organizers note.

“We love getting to know things about other countries and showing them the great parts of our county.”

Their next stop was the University of Guelph Club and then Peel County.

Junior Farmers consists of people aged 15 to 29 from all occupations and walks of life.

They are people looking for fun, new challenges, and an opportunity to be involved.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the organization or joining the Wellington Junior Farmers, contact them at wellingtonjf@jfao.on.ca.

“For us alfalfa growers and farmers who are depending on alfalfa, conventional and organic, there is no benefit at the bottom line for Roundup Ready alfalfa,” said Linda Laepple, president of the Waterloo-Wellington Local 340 chapter of the National Farmers Union.

“We don’t want it, we don’t need it and you don’t want to eat it.”

Those opposed to GM alfalfa fear its migration to fields where original alfalfa is grown will contaminate those crops.

CCA supports retaliation in COOL dispute CALGARY - In a move fully supported by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), the federal government released, on June 7, a list of U.S. commodities that could be targeted for retaliation in relation to the ongoing Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) dispute.

The wide-ranging list of potential items targeted for retaliation will soon be published in the Canada Gazette, marking the formal launch of the next phase of the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement process over the recent U.S. amendment to the COOL regulations.

Implemented on May 23, the U.S. amendment actually increases the discrimination against imported cattle and thereby leaves the U.S. in a position of non-compliance

with its WTO obligations.

CCA vice president Dave Solverson lauded International Trade Minister Ed Fast, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz and the federal government for their continued tough stance on COOL. Ministers Fast and Ritz have previously indicated that

Canada could seek retaliation in the range of $1.1 billion.

The CCA requested that the Canadian government publish immediately a list of retaliatory options for public comment.

The CCA has, to date, spent in excess of $2 million in legal and advocacy expenses to fight COOL.

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“The recent discovery of contamination from unapproved GM wheat in the U.S. clearly shows why stopping the introduction of GM crops, such as GM alfalfa, is the only way to stop contamination,” said a statement on the website of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network.

Locally, about 250 farmers and consumers held a protest in Guelph on April 9, walking from the government’s food research office to Monsanto’s nearby Guelph office.

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JUNE 28 - JULY 1 Canada Day Weekend 2013

Please plan ahead for a fun, responsible and safe holiday weekend.

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Friday, June 28 | Saturday, June 29 | Sunday, June 30

Saturday Morning and Afternoon

Friday EVENING Men’s 3-Pitch Starts Mixed 3-Pitch Starts Beer gardens and chip wagon Pavilion dance featuring DJ

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Men’s 3-Pitch continues Mixed 3-Pitch continues Horseshoe tournament - 1:00pm 1st Annual #GetInTouchForHutch 1km & 5 km walk/run @10am

9pm to 1am Beer gardens and chip wagon

1st Annual #GetInTouchForHutch

Sunday Morning & Afternoon Opti-Mrs. Free Swim: 1:00pm-3:00pm Annual Family & business 3 pitch tournament Kids activities: 2:00-5:00pm Arthur Fire Dept. SMOKE HOUSE - 2:00-5:00pm Tiger Paw Exotics Petting Zoo - 2:00-5:00pm Musical Entertainment by The Collection 1:00-4:00pm

Sunday Night Open air family movie night Free Admission at ‘B’ Diamond *Donations will be accepted Featuring Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Movie will begin at dusk (Approx. 9:15pm) Bring your own chairs & blankets Refreshments will be available for purchase

Canada Day Draw 1st Prize - John Deere D140 lawn tractor (Value $2200) 2nd Prize - John Deere J528 lawn mower ($500) 3rd Prize - Stihl FS38 Gas Trimmer ($190) Lottery Licence #M665053 Draw held June 30, 2013 @ the outdoor movie

For more info contact: Optimist Darryl Woods (Event Chairman) - 519-831-5890, Optimist Greg Roelofsen (Ball Chairman) - 519-897-3089 Both the Optimist Club and the Opti-Mrs Club are always looking for new members. If interested contact a member.

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Full slate of events planned in Arthur for Canada Day long weekend

by Kris Svela ARTHUR - The village is gearing up for a Canada Day weekend celebration that will highlight its heritage, culture, patriotism, arts and sports.

The weekend celebration will also include the inaugural “Get In Touch For Hutch” race, honouring Steven Hutchison, who took his life on Feb. 10.

The race has been organized by family and friends to help educate the public on, and raise money for, mental health issues.

“Through the experience of our loss, we have learned that mental health issues are more common and present in our communities than we ever realized,” race organizers state

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“Our goal, in honouring Steven’s memory is that we want to raise awareness about mental health issues so people don’t feel stigmatized. We also believe that staying physically fit, will help keep us mentally fit as well.”

The event will take place on June 29 at the Arthur and area Community Centre and participants are urged to show up early for the 10am race, which also includes post-race events.

Registration is $20 for the one kilometre walk and $44 for the five kilometre walk or run.

Also on the long weekend, the Arthur and District Chamber of Commerce is host-

ing the fourth annual “Art in the Street” featuring artists from the area. The event will include a sidewalk chalk competition, live musical performances, guest artists, a historical walk, vendors, horse and wagon rides, a book reading by author John Peaker, and an antique tractor display.

Wellington North has teamed up with the chamber of commerce in a celebration of Arthur being “Canada’s Most Patriotic Village.” “[We are] putting a call out to all businesses and residents in Arthur to decorate their store and home fronts in a patriotic theme for the weekend of June 28, 29, 30 and July 1,” a media release from the township’s

economic development committee stated.

“This is an opportunity for the community to come together and showcase their patriotism and further garner the title of being ‘Canada’s Most Patriotic Village’.”

The top two businesses and residences will be crowned in each category and receive prizes. The prize for the top business is a $1,500 advertising package with the runnerup receiving a $500 package.

The most patriotic resident will receive a $500 gift prize with the runner-up getting a $250 gift prize.

All interested businesses and property owners are asked to register with the township

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prior to June 27, with judging taking place on June 28.

Judges include Mayor Ray Tout, Fergus-Elora tourism director Deb Dalziel and Wellington North artist and business owner Cliff Smith.

The Arthur Optimist Club is hosting a series of events for the weekend, starting with mens and mixed three pitch ball action at the ball diamonds adjacent to the arena. The club will also host a pavilion dance with a DJ starting at 9pm on the Friday.

On Saturday the action continues with a horseshoe tournament set to start at 1pm. The Opti-Mrs. Club will host a free swim at the pool in the afternoon. On Saturday evening

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another dance will be held.

On Sunday there will be a full day of events, including kids’ activities starting at 2pm, with a petting zoo, musical entertainment, free swim and the Wellington North Fire Service smoke house.

There will also be a family and business three-pitch tournament.

An open air family movie night will be held on the “B” diamond Sunday evening, featuring Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted projected on a 25-foot screen. Admission is free with donations accepted.

Moviegoers are urged to bring their own chairs and blankets, depending on the weather. The movie is set to start at 9:15pm.

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JUNE 28 - JULY 1

Lots to see and do next weekend

July 1 fun - LEFT: Art in the Street was part of the fun at the 2012 Canada Day celebrations in Arthur. Andy Anderson of Guelph, who displayed his acrylics, was among those who showed off their talents last year. ABOVE, TOP RIGHT: In addition to Art in the Street, several other popular Canada Day long weekend events from 2012 will return again this year, including three-pitch and horseshoe tournaments.

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Ball hockey champions - Team Santa and the Reindeer were champions of the Spring Men’s A/B division with the Centre Wellington Ball Hockey league. The winners of the Spring Men’s C/D division were team Puck U. submitted photo

Highland pride - The U-12 Co-ed Fergus Highland Rugby team won two out of three matches in Kincardine during the Bruce County Rugby Football Club’s grand opening day tournament, on June 8. The Fergus club was represented by four teams including the girl’s U-10 team, U-14 boys, senior men’s and the U-12 team, shown here, who won two matches against Bruce County but lost in the final round against Collingwood. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Royal winners - The Guelph Girls U-13 soccer team went undefeated to earn champion status at the Erie Premier Cup in Erie, Pennsylvania from June 7 to 9. Back row: Paul Hinchliffe, Jessica Bieman, Charlotte Mannella, Sean Milligan, Liz Manning, Sydney Creighton, Syrena Moniz, Jessica Aspinall, Rob McLennan. Front row: Helena Kunic, Jailyn Lochert. Second row: Claudia Golebiowski, Taylor Manfini, Lily Campbell, Brianna DiCaro, Lauren Hinchliffe, Maddy McLennan, Sophie Thom.

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Girl power - Highland Rugby’s U-10 team is the first all girls rugby team in Ontario. The girls took part in the Bruce County Rugby Football Club’s grand opening day tournament, on June 8, along with three other teams from the Fergus club. The players are, from left Ailsa Litchfield, Maxena Aguto, Drue Costello, Stella Leary, Eden Heslett, Lois Bowley and Sierra Moeskops. submitted photo

Prized catch - Roy Smith, right, of Guelph picked up the top prize in the Belwood Lions Club pike derby held on Belwood Lake on the last weekend in May. Presenting the fisherman with his prize of $2,000 and a trophy were derby chairman Gord Hufnagel, left, and club president Linda Vinette. In the right picture, Jim Wilson, of Rockwood, caught a 25 and three-quarter inch Pike, placing him second in the derby which attracted 505 entrants. Fishing conditions were less than good with mirky water in the lake and anglers finding it difficult to find minnow bait at stores. photos submitted

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Shuffle on - Centre Wellington’s Shuffle Board Club president Rendall Bilton takes a turn at the shuffleboard during league play at the Elora Curling Club recently. The league started for the season in May and will run until September. The club meets Mondays at 1pm and Thursdays at 7pm, drawing players from beyond Centre Wellington, including Burlington, Guelph, Shelburne, Ancaster and Listowel. Anyone can join, with a $2 pay-as-you-play admission and no partners are required. Increased membership has allowed the league to go to a double-rink beginning at the end of June.

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Any day is a good day to see Tuesdays With Morrie in Drayton

Strong bond - Ian Downie and Jeffrey Wetsch star in Tuesdays With Morrie at the Drayton Festival Theatre until June 22. submitted photo

by Marie Male DRAYTON - Two men who have little in common develop a bond that sustains them in life and finally in death.

Tuesdays with Morrie presents that unfolding bond with a minimalist set and no other visible characters, and leaves not a dry eye in the house.

Adapted from the bestselling autobiographical book of the same name, the Drayton Entertainment production provides a study in the power of words and love.

Morrie is an old university professor nicknamed Coach by his student, Mitch. Morrie recognized a lost soul in Mitch and took an interest in him. His mentoring enables the young man to like himself better and grow as a person.

When their paths cross

again 16 years later, the nowworkaholic Mitch finds the time each Tuesday to fly in and visit the now faltering “Coach.”

Starting out as a light hearted look at the emotional issues of mortality, it ends up being more about life and how to live it fully with no regrets.

Morrie believes overall that “love is the only rational act.”

Seasoned actor Ian Downie, as Jewish professor Morrie Schwartz, employs the schtick he used as one of the stubborn old men who mock modern banking in TD Canada Trust’s TV commercials.

He manages to emote a strong, positive personality even as his character is slowly perishing from Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Downie delivers on pathos

while sustaining a likeable, matter-of-fact manner as he philosophizes on love, life, death and forgiveness. He also gets the utmost from each line of comic relief.

Jeffrey Wetsch plays Mitch Albom, the author of the book and busy journalist who values and honours his mentor the last 14 Tuesdays of his life.

Much of Wetsch’s initial appearance on stage is dialogue and set-up and it takes a while for the audience to warm up to him and perceive the connection he has with Morrie.

His emotional detachment gives way to a touching, affectionate relationship as his character develops.

Wetsch trained at the National Theatre School of Canada and has appeared in The Heiress at the St. Jacobs

Country Playhouse, as well as many other roles on stage, film and TV. The only onstage embellishments are the essential props that support Morrie in his downward health spiral.

Tuesdays With Morrie is directed by Marti Maraden, who worked with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival for nearly 30 years in varying capacities, from actor to director, among many other credits.

A reflective, sniffling audience exited the theatre after a fortifying standing ovation.

On stage only until June 22, tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre box office or by calling 519-6385555 or toll free 1-855-3729866).

Locals star in Arch! Ay! Kilts ’n Cabers comedy set at Fergus Highland Games FERGUS - Sometimes it is spooky how art comes to life.

More than two years ago, Glenn McGinnis had a crazy thought after a rainy weekend in August wreaked havoc on the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

“I wondered what would happen if the games had to be cancelled because of poor turnout due to bad weather,” said McGinnis.

He fleshed out a plot line that focused on a publicity stunt festival organizers cook up to help save the games.

The result is an hilarious theatrical production set to hit the stage at Fergus Grand

Theatre July 18 to 20.

The plot of Arch! Ay! Kilts ‘n Cabers centres around three Fergus men who took the three top prizes at the heavyweight events more than 30 years ago.

The three are lured out of retirement by local council to compete again despite the fact they are too old and exceed the healthy weight category, and, says McGinnis, “they have to compete against the largest human being ever to strap on cleats.”

Once he completed the script, McGinnis pitched the show as a fundraiser to the games organizers and they jumped at the chance.

Mary Lloyd, part of the event organizer team at Ralph Basset Associates, said, “We are thrilled our games is the setting for this comedy.”

Since the show is set in Fergus, McGinnis took the opportunity to poke some fun at some notable locals. Some are mentioned in the script while others are being “worked on” to accept cameos in the production.

The production will also feature original music and dance. Songs like, What Does A Scotsman Wear Under His Kilt? were written by McGinnis with music by Kailey Thomas.

Since many of the song lyr-

Riverfest Elora announces headliners ELORA - Riverfest Elora, the town’s annual celebration of community and music, has announced its 2013 lineup of Canadian talent.

This year’s line-up includes one of Canada’s most exciting indie bands, Born Ruffians.

Their unique blend of pop/ indie rock has earned the band worldwide acclaim.

Also joining the Riverfest lineup is renowned Cape Breton fiddler, pianist and step dancer Ashley MacIsaac, whose music combines traditional Cape Breton style with a new age rock, hip-hop and roots influence. MacIsaac has sold over half a million records.

Rounding out the headliners is Halifax experimental pop superstar Rich Aucoin, who has spent the past year bringing his legendary live show to festivals around the globe.

The typical Rich Aucoin show

includes a mosh-pit under a giant multi-coloured parachute, a surfboard which Aucoin uses to “crowd surf” and interactive video projections.

The afternoon of the festival will spotlight the talents of the local music community, including performances from renowned sessional guitarist Kevin Breit, who will be joined by the Upper York Mandolin Orchestra, Guelph-based folk band Lowlands, songstress Alanna Gurr, alterna-funk collective The Boo Radley Project and Elora-based rockers The Shawn Connerys.

The village’s annual celebration of music and community, originally founded in 2009 by late artist Marilyn Koop, returns to Bissell Park for its fifth year. Organizers say they carry the event on in Koop’s memory.

Riverfest Elora is an all-

ages licensed event. Wine, beer and food will be available for sale, provided by local restaurants and shops. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.

Tickets for Riverfest, now on sale, are $40 in advance or $45 at the door (free for children under 12). Tickets are available online at riverfestelora.com or facebook.com/riverfestelora and in person at the Shepherd’s Pub and Box Social in Elora, the General Store in Fergus, and The Cornerstone in Guelph.

Gates open at 2pm, with local bands beginning at 2:30pm (rain or shine). For the latest updates, visit riverfestelora.com or become a fan of Riverfest on Facebook and Twitter (@riverfestelora).

For more information email riverfestelora@yahoo.ca, call 519-827-9071 or visit riverfestelora.com.

ics began emerging as the script was being written, Thomas spent the past year polishing and improving the rough notes.

“In all candour,” said McGinnis, “the rehearsals thus far have been an absolute blast.”

That’s not surprising given the three caber tossers are played by Bob Fleischauer, Andrew White and Neil Dunsmore.

Eclectic cast of locals The eclectic cast also includes students, retired teachers and a social worker; all local, of course.

“I’m counting on you, Fergus,” said McGinnis.

“Auch! Ay! will be a great way to celebrate both the summer and our beloved Highland Games.”

Tickets for the show are

$20 each and are available now by calling the Fergus Grand Theatre box office at 519-787 -1981 or online by visiting www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

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Senior LIFESTYLES Happy couple - The community of Heritage River Retirement Residence in Elora held a 63rd wedding anniversary party on June 2 for their neighbours, Mary and Bert Hill, who dressed for the event in wedding attire, including Mary’s original wedding gown, which still fits. submitted photo

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Senior LIFESTYLES

Meals on Wheels program helps seniors across county maintain health, independence

MOUNT FOREST - The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) has many programs that enable seniors to live a vibrant, healthy and satisfying life in their own homes and in the community.

One such program is Meals On Wheels (MOW).

Access to a well-balanced diet is important to the support of general well-being at any age, but essential to the health and autonomy of the senior maintaining their home and standard of living.

It is well known that most processed foods have little nutritional value, while MOW meals are made fresh daily and the VON has a strict policy of not using pre-packaged sauces, mixes or desserts.

Chefs for the VON use many fresh herbs and aromatics, while keeping the unhealthy fats and additives out. The MOW cooks are provided with ongoing education and consultations with dieticians to ensure that they are supplying nutrition with every meal they serve.

Although the provision of meals is indeed an invaluable

Delivering friendship - Terry Carney, left, greets his VON Meals On Wheels volunteer driver and friend Dave Toccalino every week for a visit. The VON program is just one of many that help support seniors in Wellington County. submitted photo service, the benefits of this program go far beyond just a meal plan. MOW connection to companionship, community resources and security checks ensure the clients’ psycho-

logical and emotional needs are addressed along with their physical ones.

One of the many successful examples of users of these VON services is Terry

Carney, who became a client rather reluctantly. The stigma of being dependent, a burden or a “charity case” often deters seniors from seeking out the very programs that would help them become more energetic, self -sufficient and independent individuals.

Having been a man full of life who loved to dance, Carney was often seen at the local pubs, venues and dances.

In May of 2012, a fall led to a broken ankle, leaving him homebound, isolated, lonely and depressed.

Carney was assessed by the local Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and his care coordinator convinced him of the value of the MOW program. He was persuaded to have meals delivered to him three times a week.

Immediately Carney made connections with all the drivers and started to enjoy the social visit afforded to him by these individuals.

Some days, the volunteer driver was the only contact he had. Although Carney has two children, they reside in different countries, which allows

him little contact with them.

It soon became evident Carney could be aided by introducing him to additional VON services. He was put on the wait list for a volunteer visitor and set up with the SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) in-home exercise program.

The SMART program helped in his physical rehabilitation, while also providing him with an additional hourlong visit once a week.

The program ended after 12 weeks and Carney was once again mobile, capable of making his own meals, but he continued in the MOW program twice a week because he really enjoyed the meals and the social time at delivery.

Because of the shortage of volunteer visitors at that time, the volunteer coordinator set up a match with a telephone reassurance volunteer.

Joseph Clark, a company CEO and father of four, had little time for a visit, but wanting to pursue a charitable endeavor, he offered to phone.

Clark calls Carney at least once a week, often talking for

a couple of hours. He calls on his way to work from his hands free device, from his home office or from his cell while waiting at the airport.

In April of 2013 Dave Toccalino, a volunteer driver for MOW, became Carney’s volunteer visitor and now stops in once a week for at least an hour.

Carney says, “Dave is such a great guy, a real friend. We always have a laugh together.

His visits are often the highlight of my week.”

Carney has only good things to say about the VON services, particularly Clark, Toccalino and the MOW VON volunteers.

Having felt disrespected and sad before meeting all these amazing folks, he is now thriving in his own home.

Carney’s story demonstrates how the MOW promotes clients’ overall independence and well-being.

For more information on Meals on Wheels or other VON programs in Wellington County, contact the Mount Forest office at 519-323-2330 or 1-888-506-6353.

Marching on - The spring rains did not make the members of the Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus miss a step during a 2km Poker Walk, led recently by fitness instructor Kristina Kelly. Every participant was eligible for prizes for participating in the fitness activity. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Sunshine bazaar held in Harriston HARRISTON - Activitiy coordinator Audrey Domm and assistant Jaylene Winkler hosted a Sunshine Bazaar and luncheon on May 25 at Caressant Care Nursing Home and Retirement Facility.

A capacity crowd enjoyed servings of pot pies, broccoli salad, tomato slices and rolls, along with apple crisp with ice cream for dessert.

The toonie tables held over 60 items of clothing, household items, grass seed, jewelry, novelty items, candles, hair products and gift certificates.

The items are donated through businesses, staff and supporters of this event.

In the lounge, a selection of sewing and knitwear by Joanne McKay, baking and fudge by Emily Weber, and quilts cre-

First Annual Euchre Invitational

& Open House Saturday June 22, 2013 1:00-4:00pm Birmingham Retirement Community 356 Birmingham St. E., Mount Forest

Drop in, chat with residents, have a tour and enjoy some refreshments. Follow the tournament.

Teams will be from Mount Forest, Durham, Arthur and Grand Valley.

ated by the Sharing Our Faith quilting group were on display.

Proceeds from the event go to the residents committee to benefit all residents of Caressant Care.

The residents enjoy shopping trips, picnic outings, tours of the lights at Christmas, riding in parades, and many other activities initiated every day at their home.

Yoga for life - The Victoria Park Seniors Centre hosts several yoga classes geared towards seniors, but open to the public. A recent class, led by instructor Karen Murtagh and guest instructor Miranda Kissick, worked on a basic, gentle practice of meditation and yoga stretches. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 21, 2013

Canada Day Closures All Wellington County offices, library branches and the Museum and Archives will be closed on Monday, July 1.

Summer eBook Workshops Pack lighter on your summer vacation with eBooks!

Learn the basics to help get you started downloading FREE eBooks from the Library. Please register.

Caring Spaces, Learning Places

Saturday, June 22 at 11:00 am Puslinch Branch, 519.763.8026

High quality licensed child care programmes help to support children’s early brain development. The features of a child’s physical environment and play space provide clues about how well it supports learning and development.

Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm Drayton Branch, 519.638.3788 Monday, July 22 at 2:00 pm Elora Branch, 519.846.0190 Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 am Mount Forest Branch, 519.323.4541 Wednesday, July 24 at 2:00 pm Aboyne Branch, 519.846.0918 For more information about upcoming programmes, please visit www.wellington.ca/Library.

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Decorated with the children’s creations and pictures of people that reflect themselves and their families.

That has a balance of soft cozy spaces and interesting, appealing learning areas.

That has big building blocks, sand, water and other natural materials for creative and manipulative play-both inside and outside

A well planned environment will set the stage for your child’s learning.

Child Care programmes in Wellington and Guelph are strengthened by the County of Wellington’s commitment to quality.

Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus

Tax Relief Provisions For Low Income Seniors And Low Income Persons With Disabilities

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.

The severity of the disease varies, so it’s important to take the appropriate steps to protect yourself and your family.

SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

The County of Wellington offers a property tax relief programme for low income seniors or low income persons with disabilities.

This programme allows for property tax increases up to a maximum of $500 to be rebated to eligible property owners.

• Use insect repellent containing DEET when outside.

• Cover up exposed skin with clothing.

• Be sure to clean up mosquito prone areas around your home on a regular basis.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • A low-income senior must be 65 years+, and be in receipt of benefits under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) programme.

TOP 10 LIST: MOSQUITO PRONE AREAS

• A low-income disabled person must be in receipt of benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Programme (ODSP).

1. Bird baths with stagnant water 2. Swimming pool solar covers 3. Children’s wading pools 4. Unused toys 5. Old tires 6. Unused containers 7. Flower pot saucers 8. Clogged gutters and eaves troughs 9. Clogged drainage ditches 10. Small containers like cans or bottle tops

Application forms are available at: • Local Municipal Offices • County Administration Centre • www.wellington.ca Applications must be made annually, and filed by November 1.

For more information, or further provisions of this programme, contact: Emma Reddish T: 519.837.2600 x 2940* E: emmar@wellington.ca

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