Inside Wellington September 13, 2013

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Second Section September 13, 2013

Shelley Carter, local artists unveil Elora Tarot Project

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Writers Festival hits Eden Mills this weekend

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154th Harriston-Minto Fall Fair serves farmer’s breakfast, classic vehicle and motorcycle shows, demo derby and much more. *** Rockwood TFR, Start time 12-2pm from Waterside Park Pavillion www.terryfoxrunrockwood.freeservers.com for more info. *** Knox Holstein Presbyterian Church is celebrating their 150th Anniversary. 11am, Guest speaker is the B. Gen. (R) Dr. David Kettle. *** The Bond Tract - Where Stewardship was born. The walk will take place at the Bond Tract at the corner of Crief Road and Sideroad 10 S in Puslinch. 2pm, cover roughly 1- 2km and take about 1.5 hours. Please be prepared for on and off road walking with some wet patches and varied terrestrial habitats. *** Grand Valley’s Terry Fox Run / Walk / Cycle. Register at the Grand Valley Community Centre. 10am start. Lunch Provided.

For more info. contact: Kim 519-928-2973, Lisa 519-928-5252. *** Community Breakfast. Fergus Legion 9-11:30am. $7 per person, Fergus Legion - Ladies Auxiliary

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Lunch & Bake Sale

Sat. November 23 - 9am-2pm looking for vendors!

Tables still available.

If you are interested in renting a table please contact Christine Evans 519.501.8153

Wed. Sept. 18

Alzheimer’s Coffee Break, 2-4pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, Fergus. Guest speaker Robyn Smart. All welcome. *** Jim’s Jujubes Spaghetti Dinner in memory of Jim Murray. All proceeds going to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. 5-7pm, Moorefield Community Hall. Eat in or take out.

Adults $12, Kids 5-12 $6, under 4 free. For more info. or tickets email susanebraun@gmail.com. *** Fergus & District Horticultural Society meeting and flower show, 7:30pm. Speaker: Rob Johnson. Topic: “Effects of Climatic Change on Trees”. Victoria Park Centre, Fergus. Everyone welcome. For further info. call Roberta at 519-843-5892. *** Arthur Legion General Meeting. 8pm.

Thurs. Sept. 19

Join the Grandmothers of the Grand at the Elora Legion at 7pm. Photojournalist and speaker, Paola Gianturco will be showing her photos and speaking about the grandmothers featured in her book, Grandmother Power. Tickets $10. Inquiries phone: 519-994-3324. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. *** Grace Anglican Church, Arthur. Speaker Ken Speers. Feature Christian Reapers of Hope, Music John Kroft. 9:30am. Coffee and snacks. Everyone Welcome.

Fri. Sept. 20

Black Family Concert. Old tyme fiddle & step dance concert.

7pm. St. John Parish Centre, Georgina St. Arthur. Tickets $12.

For information call 519 848-6722. *** St. Mary Parish, Mount Forest Fundraising Chicken Barbecue.

5-7pm, St. Mary Parish Center, Mount Forest. 1/4 chicken dinner $7, 1/2 chicken dinner $ 15. For tickets or more info. please call 519-323-1215 or 519-338-2571. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night. All you can eat $14. No take out.

Sat. Sept. 21

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $12.50. Dance to Southridge Sound. *** Grand Valley High School Reunion at the Community of Christ Church on Mill Street in Grand Valley. Gathering at 4pm, dinner at 6pm ($15). For more info. contact Leona Taylor 519 941 4047. *** Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners are holding a series of summer talks, called Garden Gab Sessions, at the Guelph Enabling Garden in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, 10amnoon. Information email mgguelph@hotmail.com. ***

For more events go to:

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Monday October 7, 2013 - Rockmosa Hall, Rockwood Take-out 5:30, 6 or 7 pm. Tickets $15.00.

Dine-in 6 to 8 pm: Adult $15, Under 10 - $8, Family (2 adults & children under 18) $45.

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Held at Grand River Raceway

Sat. Sept 14

Trunk Sale at Three Willows United Church 8am-noon, Rain or shine. For info. call Pauline 519-823-9948. *** 154th Harriston-Minto Fall Fair hosts Light Horse Show, Ag. Awareness, parade, horseshoe tournament and much more. *** Opening ceremonies for the New Arthur Community Trail, 11am.

Arthur Lions Park, Hwy. 6 N, Arthur. All welcome. 519-8205913. *** Swingin, Fiddles, Scott Woods Concert. 8pm. Knox Presbyterian Church, Guelph. Info. and tickets: Church 519 821-0141. *** Family Fun Fest. Free barbecue, games, inflatable’s, Pony rides, etc. 11-3pm. Mount Forest Pentecostal Church. 259 Fergus St. S. *** Hanoverian Breed Show at Parkwood Stables, 5712 4th Line Rockwood 519-856-4319. Foal Show 2pm. Mare Show and Performance Test Sunday Sept. 15th at 8:30 am. All Welcome!

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FRI. Sept 13

154th Harriston-Minto Fall Fair with dog demo team, junior calf show, lawn mower races, exhibits and midway. *** September 13, 14 and 15, 177th annual Fergus Fall Fair, Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. Tractor, truck pulls, demo derby, midway, agriculture, entertainment and more. *** Until Sept. 22 - Century Church Theatre (72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh) presents Same Time Next Year, a romantic comedy

by Bernard Slade. A Century Theatre Guild production starring Deb Huggins and Keith Assoun. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm.

Sundays at 2:30pm. Box office 519-855-4586.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace a challenge that presents itself this week. No matter the scale of the challenge, you will soon find you’re up to it, and so will those around you.

SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, be open to new experiences, as you do not know when surprises are going to come around the bend. This week may prove to be a real eye-opener.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s time to ditch any bad habits that have been holding you back, Capricorn. Set a new course, with new goals, and those old habits will soon be an afterthought.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A heightened sense of urgency may have you jumping into a situation, Aquarius. But give this situation the careful consideration it deserves. Keep your eyes on the future.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, now is the time to redirect some of your professional ambitions to your personal life. It’s an effort worth making.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, someone whose opinion matters to you may disagree with you on an important point. Use your powers of persuasion, and both of you will be better for it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Take your upbeat attitude to new heights this week, Taurus. New challenges will emerge in the coming weeks, so find new inspiration and things will go smoothly.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, keep your head on straight over the next week, which figures to be hectic. Cool heads always prevail, and your calm approach will be noticed by others.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your ingenuity is treasured among the people closest to you, but those who do not know you may be unfamiliar with the tricks you have up your sleeve.

Take time to show them.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone wants to take your relationship to another level, so let this person know you are on the same page. Otherwise, you both may be floundering around for some time.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, good news awaits on the job this week, even if it is totally unexpected. Nonetheless, it can be exciting to know that someone is watching out for you.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be excited about an upcoming event or getaway, but don’t let your anticipation get the best of you. Remember, you do need to plan and pack.

For the Fourth Week of Sept.

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

Every third Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out -first Wednesday of each month. Wheelchair accessible. Contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213. *** 7:30pm. Guelph Twp. Horticultural Society meeting at Marden Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Speaker: Kim Delaney, Palmerston, on Seed Saving. Refreshments. All welcome. 519-822-5289. *** Ladies Auxiliary - Legion Week Luncheon. Fergus Legion - 500 Blair Street, Fergus. 11:30am-1pm. Soup, Sandwich, Dessert, Coffee or Tea - $8. Take-out available. *** Elora Legion. Seniors Social. 1pm. All seniors are invited to join us in the Maple Leaf Room to celebrate Legion Week with entertainment, snacks and refreshments 1-5pm. No charge.

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The Guelph Needlecraft Guild Class Payment and Social Night.

7:30-9:30pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr, Guelph, Contact: Sandy Schoen, 519-767-0017. Free to all. *** Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington Open House 5-7pm. WestJet raffle draw to be made. Big Brothers Big Sister of Centre Wellington, 195 St. David St. S. 2nd Floor, Fergus.

519-787-0106. Unlocking a child’s potential, creates a future where anything is possible ... Start Something. Be sure to get your WestJet raffle ticket and help us celebrate. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada 100th Anniversary. *** Elmira & District Horticultural Society presents “The Right Garden Tool to Get the Job Done” with Christine Gilhuly.

7:30pm. Trinity United Church. Everyone welcome.

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Free weekly Drop In Yoga for Adults every Thurs. eve 4:305:30pm, Certified Yoga Instructor Owen Ash. St. John’s Church, 112 Guelph St. Rockwood. Info. 519-856-9211. *** The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Call 519-787-1814. *** Drug Problem? We have been there, we can help. More information at www.na.org. Local information at www.gtascna.on.ca.

Meeting Information 1-888-811-3887, Golden Triangle Area Narcotics Anonymous. *** Cats Anonymous “Meet & Greet Days” The 1st Saturday and the 3rd Tues every month. Volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions. Sat. 1-4pm, Tue. 6:30-8:30pm. Dufferin County Rd. #3 East Garafraxa 15 min. between Fergus and Orangeville.

519-855-6807. *** The Fergus and district camera club meetings St. James Anglican Church Fergus. The second and fourth Mondays of each month at 8pm, September to April. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact Carolyn Miller 519-846-5549 or Marj Dow 519-843-3516. *** Stepping Out Program! Free 6 week exercise program for people with conditions including diabetes, respiratory disease, and heart disease. Safe, effective, and structured exercises. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings starting this October. More info. Jena Baker, Health Promoter Upper Grand Family Health Team 519-8433947 ext 130.

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The Elora Tarot Project: Inspiring community

by Kelly Waterhouse

ELORA - When Shelley Carter envisioned a community art project inspired by the history of tarot cards, she stacked the deck with 65 local artists of various mediums.

On Sept. 13, when the Elora Tarot Project exhibition opens at the Wellington County Museum, the cards will be shuffled and the hand that is dealt will surely be in her favour.

“There was magic at work when the community got together and created something extraordinary,” Carter said, opening the gift box that holds 78 artist-designed tarot cards.

She admits that at first, the idea “seemed daunting.”

The concept came to Carter in 2011 after taking a tarotinspired tour through Italy and France in 2011, to visit the birthplace of the tarot. She met enthusiasts who had created their own tarot card decks.

Returning home to a community renowned for its artistic culture, she broached the concept with several artist friends.

“I figured artists would get behind it,” Carter said.

And they did. Artists from Fergus, Belwood, Ariss, Mount Forest, Alma, Guelph and Elora got involved in a variety of mediums that included photography, painting (in various styles from abstract to water colour), drawing, glass works, graphic design, pottery, charcoal, encaustic and sculpture.

“There were artists involved but also a few people who were flirting with the arts,” said Carter, welcoming the idea of bringing together renowned artists and new artists, giving the project a diverse, creative flair.

“Rider-Waite-Smith is the most popular tarot in the world and the one we based our deck on,” Carter confirmed.

Given a year-long deadline and a sample card from the 1909 Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, each artist was given a brief description of the tarot card assigned to them. To ground the project, Carter hosted information meetings, offering a history of tarot.

“By all evidence, we believe tarot was developed in the early 1400s in northern Italy,” Carter explained. “Card games had been introduced to Europe by Arab traders.”

She noted the original cards had four suited decks, until a fifth suit was created, which was used to play a particular card game with trick taking, similar to bridge or euchre.

“The fifth suit became the

trump suit. It is the Major Arcana,” Carter said.

Dispelling the myth that tarot was founded in the occult, Carter explains, “It was not invented for the purposes of fortune telling at all. It was simply a card game.”

Originally, card games were for the aristocracy, Carter said.

Around the 1500s, with reproduction capabilities, the cards were available to common people.

“The novelty of having playing cards was seductive,” Carter said, noting the card games often led to gambling.

“That’s when the church got worried, because people were gambling.”

She continued, “In the mid1700s in Europe, some occultists co-opted tarot as a spiritual study.

“People often think of tarot as associated with the Gypsies, but it is not. It had a movement in the occult and spirituality around the turn of the century. The next movement was around the New Age move-

ly not central to today. It’s not the main focus. It’s more the self-exploration, problem solving, an opportunity for reflection … but there are uncanny synchronicities that aren’t able to be explained,” Carter said, of a tarot reading.

Each Elora Tarot Project artist was asked to create an art piece that met the 18-inch by 30-inch dimensions, which were then photographed by Sylvia Galbraith, of Belwood.

Graphic artist Julie Denneny, of Elora, put the images into layout for what would become the final deck of cards.

Initially, Carter hoped to have 22 cards created, representing the Major Arcana, which includes: the Magician, High Priestess, Empress, Emperor, the Hierophant, the Lovers, Chariot, Strength, the Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, the Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, the Devil, Tower, Star, the Moon, the Sun, Judgment, the World and the Fool.

But word got out in the art-

Project supporter - Fine artist Kreso Cavlovic poses with the Five of Swords, one of three card images he created for the Elora Tarot Project. photo by Kelly Waterhouse TOP: Two of the 78 cards: The Devil by Tim Murton and Judgment, also by Cavlovic. photos by Sylvia Galbraith COVER PHOTO: Creator Shelley Carter. ment in the ‘60s and ‘70s, as part of the spirituality, selfexploration … and as an art form, and it’s really continued like that to this day.”

She added, “Now there is a significant movement to correct the history. There is quite a community of tarot historians working to make it more accurate.

“The fortune telling is real-

photo by Sophie Hogan

ist community, and the project took off.

“People just started speaking for the cards,” Carter said, which encouraged her to expand the project to include the court cards (king, queen, knight and jack) and the aces.

“Artists spoke for these really quickly too.”

With only 36 pip cards remaining to build a full tarot

deck, Carter put another call out to artists - and again, the response was overwhelmingly supportive, with some creating as many as three tarot cards.

Fine artist Kreso Cavlovic was one of them. He chose to create a visual image for the Magician, Five of Swords and the Judgment cards.

“And if there was another one, I would have done that too,” Cavlovic said. “It’s quite an honour for me.”

He enjoyed the challenge of the project, noting there were many thought processes at play for the Magician card.

“The Magician card for me is the all-powerful,” Cavlovic explained. He added his painting offers “all the iconic symbols for the tarot.”

For the Judgment card (above right), Cavlovic included the imagery of a dove blowing a horn, as a representation of the resurrection of humanity.

“The dove is a higher, more divine spirit signifying the angel blowing the horn to waken the dead,” he said.

The Five of Swords card (which Cavlovic is posing with, left) is not usually considered a positive card to draw during a tarot reading, so Cavlovic took creative license with this painting.

“I always put a positive light on my art,” he said, of his depiction. “There is a sun, a bright light that you can always look towards.”

Admitting he was not well versed in the history of the practice of tarot, Cavlovic insists he was always fascinated by it and similar practices tied to his Croatian heritage, but the real intrigue for the professional artist was the community incentive behind the project.

“I was fascinated when Shelley told me about the project, but the most incredible thing to me is the amalgamation of the artists in the area, coming together as an artist

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community,” Cavlovic said, noting the art work included young talent, mid-career and professional artists, as well as those new to art.

“To me, that’s the beauty of this project and it wouldn’t be possible without Shelley and her gift of bringing people together.”

Tim Murton, a renowned local artist, was handed the Devil card (above left), which he completed using charcoal and white acrylic.

“Once I got the devil inside me, there was just no stopping me,” Murton said with a grin.

“The card represents the ties that bind you. They don’t actually hold you down. You’re free to leave at any time. The devil is right ole git … he doesn’t care if you get into trouble, it’s just entertainment for him.”

For Murton also, the fun was in the collaboration of the project.

“I loved it. It’s very important to have something for the artists to rally around,” Murton said. “Shelley is one of the few who could get the artists together all rowing in the same direction.”

Of particular significance for the local artist community was the loss of two respected artists, Marilyn Koop and Riki Weiland, both of whom passed away after courageous battles with cancer during the progress of the Elora Tarot Project.

Both will be honoured with memoriam cards in the deck.

Carter notes that she could not have accomplished the project without the support of the many volunteers who offered time, space for meetings, editorial skills, etc.

Another champion of the project, whose legacy helped Carter’s vision become a reality, was the late Rhoda Lipton, a patron of the arts and board member of the

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Centre Wellington Community Foundation.

“Rhoda Lipton loved to support the local artists. She was totally supportive and encouraged me to apply for one of the foundation mini-grants,” Carter said, noting her project was awarded a grant from the Cedarcliff Fund.

“One of my greatest sadnesses is that Rhoda won’t be here in body to see the finished, because she would love it.”

Of the artists, Carter said, “The artists took the time to formulate the meaning of their cards. They’ve clearly put their hearts and souls into this.”

Acknowledging the funding support of the local firm ECOH Inc., co-owned by her partner Mark Lai, Carter said, “It is no light undertaking to publish a tarot deck.”

Four thousand tarot decks were printed locally. Of them, 3,500 are regular decks retailing for $45, and 500 limited-edition decks, many autographed by the artists, will be specialty-wrapped for $125, available at the Sept. 13 opening. The decks will later be available for sale at a few local retailers.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Centre Wellington Community Foundation.

“This became a project that was not just about the tarot, not just about the art, but also a big part of the community … people helping one another with the pieces, some stretching themselves artistically,” Carter said.

“I’ve just had the best results.”

The Elora Tarot Project will be launched Sept. 13 at 7pm at the Wellington County Museum. The display runs until Nov. 3.

For more information visit www.eloratarot.com.

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& Wellness

Health Workplace burden is focus of Arthritis Awareness Month The statistics are alarming over 4.6 million Canadians live with arthritis and the annual economic burden is estimated at $33 billion.

In the recent “Fit for Work” study commissioned by The Arthritis Society, one in three respondents reported they stopped working due to their arthritis, with over 60 per cent of those individuals being of working age (between 18 and 54).

These findings demonstrate the increasing economic, physical and psychological toll arthritis has on Canadians in the workforce.

Further analysis of the study by the Arthritis Community Research and Evaluation Unit (ACREU) highlights the need to have a broader conversation about the impact of arthritis in

the workplace: - two thirds of participants reported going to work even when they felt unwell because of their arthritis; - 41% reported difficultly managing their symptoms; - 41% said arthritis made it difficult to carry out their work responsibilities; - over one-third of participants reported that arthritis made it difficult to travel to and from work; and - over one-third noted that their condition had affected their career development.

“The lost productivity to our economy as well as the emotional toll on those unable to work because of their arthritis is far greater and growing far faster than most Canadians recognize,” says Janet Yale, the president and CEO of The Arthritis Society. “By failing to unlock the workplace contributions that so many with arthritis want to make, we’re only compounding the price we pay now and in the future.”

This September, officials say the Arthritis Society is shining a light on these issues to open up an important dialogue about creating workplaces that are both productive and arthritis-friendly. In addition to the analysis by ACREU, The Arthritis Society has partnered with Rogers Publishing Ltd. on a booklet addressing the economic impact of arthritis in the workforce.

To learn more about arthritis in the workplace email workplace@arthritis.ca.

Optometrists: Don’t overlook children’s vision

WELLINGTON CTY. - Ontario’s optometrists are encouraging all parents to book their child’s eye exam as another school year begins.

They say statistics have shown 75 per cent of children between the ages of five and nine have not had their eyes examined by a Doctor of Optometry - and 93% of all children under the age of five have never been tested, despite eye examinations being covered by OHIP for children 19 years of age and under.

It is estimated that nearly half of all high school students will also leave high school without ever having an eye exam.

As of July 1, children entering junior kindergarten in Wellington and Dufferin counties are eligible to participate in the free Eye See Eye Learn (ESEL) program, which encourages parents to book a comprehensive eye exam with a participating optometrist.

If the child requires glasses, they will receive a pair of high quality, impact resistant and UV-protected glasses free of charge courtesy of ESEL part-

ners Jungle Eyewear and Hoya Vision Care.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), with funding assistance from the province, is partnering with local school boards, health units and corporate partners like CNIB to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of vision problems

so that every child can see and learn to the best of his or her ability.

“Optometrists have childfriendly assessments for determining the complete health of a young child’s eyes,” said Dr. Thadshika Parthipan, a Rockwood and Guelph optometrist and a spokesperson for the ESEL program in

Wellington/Dufferin.

“The exam is thorough so parents will know exactly how their child’s eyes are developing and if there are any concerns that require monitoring.”

Parthipan, also a member on the children’s vision committee for the OAO, added, “Many parents, who thought their children could see fine, are shocked when a serious vision problem is diagnosed.

Many feel badly and wonder why they didn’t notice something earlier.

“Unfortunately, problems aren’t always obvious to a parent or even the child. Children don’t have any form of comparison.”

Optometrists are most concerned about a condition called amblyopia or lazy eye. Failure to detect this condition at an early age can result in a permanent reduction in a child’s vision and limit potential career options requiring good working sight in both eyes.

To find an optometrist or for more information on the Eye See Eye Learn program, visit www.eyeseeeyelearn.ca or call 855-424-ESEL (3735).

OPEN MIND

A genetic time bomb?

by Thea Trussler On the day of his 50th birthday my great grandfather died by suicide.

He was a remarkable man; an entrepreneur who was successful on the international stage and well respected by his community in Waterloo.

He came from a solid, well regarded family, and lived an affluent life. The community saw him as a leader and yet on his birthday, he chose to take his own life.

His brother and daughter also died by suicide at approximately the age of 50.

I tried to approach my own middle age logically ... but despite my best efforts I still feared that 50th birthday.

Irrational and illogical perhaps, but I believed that genetic time

bomb would go off.

The psychiatric community has long questioned if mental illnesses are hereditary or if they are a product of experiences. The age old question of nature versus nurture is not yet settled.

Due to the stigma of mental illness, many will not discuss family members who “died suddenly” or were hospitalized in secrecy. Not until my 20s, when I was first told about a family member dying of suicide, did I begin to ask about others in my family who ended their life in the same way. The numbers were daunting and awakened a fear in me that grew for years. Was I going to “catch” suicide? Would I succumb to self medicating as other family members chose

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I have worked in social services and mental health organizations for over 26 years and the variety of jobs offered avenues of clinical and practical tools to educate myself. I support and guide people about how to maintain or improve a positive mental health status - and yet I still feared what could be percolating in my own DNA. I began writing my first novel to weave a story of genetic memory and try to understand why my ancestors chose suicide or struggled with their mental health for much of their lives. It has been a healing process but I still feared that magic age of 50.

Well, I turned 50 on May 29 and no time bomb went off! Despite all my training and decades of work in social services and mental health, I experienced incredible fear. It was real to me.

It is now a part of my history as well as a part of my story of recovery from the fear. I can

now share my story with others who express anxiety about the genetic link to mental illness and death by suicide.

Learn, ask questions and be pro-active about a mental wellness lifestyle. Always ask for help when the fear becomes too large. There is help and hope.

Thea Trussler lives and works in Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin.

World Suicide Prevention Day was recognized on Sept.

10. For those impacted by suicide: you are not alone, help is available.

The “Open Mind” column is sponsored by individuals and organizations concerned with mental health issues in rural Wellington and Dufferin counties. Contact Canadian Mental Health Association at 519-766-4450 ext. 231 or parkinsons@cmhawwd.on.ca. For access to all Open Mind columns and local mental health resources/ information, visit www.cmhagrb.on.ca or www. communitytorchlight.com.

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Rural Life

Government announces $1 million in funding for beef genetic research

by Kris Svela HILLSBURGH - Federal funding of $1 million announced on a farm near here on Sept. 4 will go toward efforts to improve genetic evaluations of Ontario beef.

Pierre Lemieux, parliamentary secretary to federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz, made the announcement at Gilbrea Farms, a beef operation owned by Bob Wilson and his father Alex Wilson.

The funding will provide $827,000 to Beef Improvement Opportunities (BIO), a farm cooperative working on genetic improvements in the beef industry, and $264,000 to the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) for research on beef efficiency based on analysis of liver function.

“The livestock industry drives jobs and growth for Canadians, and a big part of our ongoing success in keeping Canada’s beef sector ahead of the pack is our continued investment in research and innovation,” Lemieux told those assembled for the announcement.

“This project will allow Canada’s beef producers to gain better access to genomics

Beef funding - The federal government announced $1 million in funding for the beef industry for genetic research on Sept. 4. The announcement was made by parliamentary secretary Pierre Lemieux, centre, at Gilbrea Farms owned by Bob Wilson,far left, near Hillsburgh. Also attending the announcement were MP Michael Chong, Mike Buis and David Milliner. photo by Kris Svela tools for breeding and selection that can help them lower their costs of production and raise healthier, disease-resistant animals.”

Ontario beef production, according to Lemieux, is part of the $5 billion in farm gate

revenue produced annually in Ontario and $1 billion in exports.

Money spent on genetic studies will, “ensure the Canadian cattle industry remains sustainable and successful,” he said.

It will also allow “farmers to grow their business and allow them to be more competitive in the global market place,” he added.

The BIO funding will go toward research projects to increase producers’ under-

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

OBSOLETE PESTICIDE COLLECTION COMING TO ONTARIO THIS FALL cleanFARMS website Farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and animal health medications this October.

New this year: pre-registration.

Participants are asked to pre-register the products they wish to dispose of. Additional details are coming soon on the website: (http://www.cleanfarms.ca/programs_obsolete_pesticide_collection_ontario).

Collection sites Products will only be accepted from 9am to 4pm at specified locations on the dates indicated below. Click here for a map of collection sites.

October 15 – Guelph – Woodrill Farms Ltd., 861 Hwy 7 E, Guelph (519-821-1018) October 17– New Hamburg – Good Crop Services Ltd.,1980 Perth Line 43, New Hamburg (519-656-3344) October 22 – Lucknow – Lucknow District Co-operative Inc., 86387 Lucknow Line, Lucknow (519-529-7953) October 23 – Harriston North Wellington Co-op, 56 Margaret Street, Harriston (519-338-2331) – Walkerton Huron Bay Co-op, 1291 Bruce Road 3, Walkerton (519-881-2021) October 25 – Orangeville Holmes Agro Ltd., 473088 County Rd 11, Orangeville (519-941-0450) – Kitchener GROWMARK Inc., 1 Chandria Place, Kitchener (519-895-4200) What products will be accepted?

• Obsolete or unwanted agricultural pesticides (identified with a Pest Control Product number on the label) • Animal health medications that are used by primary producers in the rearing of animals in an agricultural context (identified with a DIN number, Ser. Number or Pest Control Product number on the label).

If you are unsure whether your product fits the scope of this collection please call us at 877-622-4460 ext. 2223.

CleanFARMS collects and safely disposes of obsolete or otherwise unwanted agricultural pesticides. The program offers farmers an environmentally responsible way to dispose of old or unwanted

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product. It is offered in each province at least once every three years.

Farmers drop off their obsolete pesticides at a designated collection site at no charge. The products are then transported to a high temperature incineration facility where they are safely disposed of.

Since the program launched in 1998, more than 1.8 million kilograms of obsolete pesticides have been collected and safely disposed of.

CleanFARMS will be operating collection programs in Ontario, Alberta and Newfoundland in 2013.

To find the locations in your area, please refer to the CleanFARMS website: www.cleanfarms.ca.

Producers who are unsure whether a product fits the scope of the collection can call CleanFARMS at 1-877-622-4460 ext. 2223.

ONTARIO SOIL & CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S ENERGY INNOVATION CONTEST FOR GREENBELT FARMERS Connects – August 2013 The Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) in partnership with the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation wants to hear about your farming ingenuity in the area of energy. The “Energy Innovation Award Contest” is designed to identify energy efficiency solutions developed on farm by producers in the Greenbelt area.

The contest rules, regulations and application forms are available on the OSCIA website at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org under the Events heading. Applications must be received at the OSCIA office by October 31, 2013. For more ideas and information, watch the YouTube video at: http://bit.ly/1ds8l6e.

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS IN ONTARIO Topics: • Funding assistance for Implementation and Capacity Building • Areas of focus and criteria • Program guides and forms will be available at the sessions.

Click here and register to attend a session near you.

For more information visit: www.ontario.ca/growingforward2 COMING EVENTS Sept. 13 – 15 Fergus Fall Fair. Call: 519-856-9621 or refer to www.fergusfallfair.ca.

Sept. 13 – 15 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair. For information contact: 519-338-3903.

Sept. 17 – 21 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, Perth County; website: www.ipm2013.org.

standing and use of genetic evaluations, improve genetic selection in beef and sheep using modern economic indicators in order to evaluate and predict market trends, and study genetic traits to identify markers that can be used to improve carcass value and quality.

The OCA funding is earmarked for improving feed efficiency and its impact on cow fertility and weight.

Bob Wilson said his 80-head operation has worked closely with BIO. “We have had a long involvement with BIO,” he said. “The information we get back from BIO has allowed us to steadily improve the performance profitability of our cattle over the years.”

He noted research by different levels of governments and farm organizations has assisted producers.

“Agriculture often has challenges, but when governments, Agricultural Adaptation Council and organizations like OCA and BIO work together we can turn those challenges into opportunities,” said Wilson.

BIO vice president David Milliner said the research will concentrate on feed efficiency and better beef quality. The result could be savings for beef producers, who will be using less feed and producing better tasting beef.

“We’ll eliminate the feed

inefficient animals and propagate the feed efficient animals,” Milliner, a beef producer from Dundalk, said of the advantages of the research.

Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong welcomed the funding.

“This is an important part of the Canadian and the Ontario agricultural community,” Chong said of the impact research will have on the industry. “Wellington County is an important part of our farming community and beef industry.”

Mike Buis, chairman of the OCA research committee, said there is “a direct link between research spending and improved efficiencies.

“With feed being a major expenditure, improvements will mean greater success for farmers.”

Milliner noted gains through research will enable producers to identify methods needed to produce the best beef.

“It’s going to move the beef industry into a new, fast-paced change,” he said.

“Feed efficiency for farmers is a big item.

“The cost of feed is getting more pressure because of the price of land. The change will be so important for producers.

They’re going to be able to tell what are the prized animals from the start.”

The funding is made available through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program.

GRCA: Farmers should watch for vines on shelterbelts, windbreaks Vines may prevent trees from doing job in winter WELLINGTON CTY. Grand River Conservation Authority officials say farmers who have planted shelterbelts and windbreaks should be on the lookout for vines growing up their trees.

Wild cucumber and grape vines have the potential to reduce the effectiveness of the plantings, says Mark Funk, a forestry specialist with the GRCA. He explained that if the vines get too large, they can smother the needles and leaves of the trees, causing them to die.

Then, in late fall, when the vines lose their leaves, the stripped trees may not do their intended job of blocking the wind during the winter.

The easiest way to deal with the vines, Funk said, is to take out a two- to four-foot section of the vine near the base before

it goes to seed at this time of year.

Farmers could apply a herbicide to the vine’s stump but should take care that they don’t damage the trees as well, said Funk.

He pointed out that both plants are native species and are found in many natural areas. He said he has heard from some farmers that the vines may be more common this year, perhaps because of the higher rainfall in the spring and early summer.

Funk works with community organizations, such as Trees for Mapleton and Trees for Woolwich, to encourage farmers to plant trees on underused land, or in windbreaks and shelter belts.

These plantings can help reduce soil erosion and heat loss from farm buildings and homes during the winter.

For more information on GRCA tree programs, contact Mark Funk, forestry specialist, at 519-621-2763, ext. 2259 or at mfunk@grandriver.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT GLT announces full lineup for 2013-14 season GEORGETOWN -This fall, Georgetown Little Theatre will be returning to the John Elliott Theatre, 9 Church Street, Georgetown. The brand new Norm Foster comedy Skin Flick, directed by Kathryn DeLory will open on Nov 8.

This comedy is a delightful romp through the lighter side of the adult porn industry.

On Feb. 7, the Terry Pratchett fantasy Going Postal, adapted by Stephen Briggs and directed by Pamela Niesiobedzki-Curtis, will begin. Suddenly condemned to hang, the hero finds himself not dead, but rather dropped into a government job. He must open the now defunct post office, defeat the villain, win the girl, deliver the mail and above all stay alive. This multitechnical production will have live music, dancers, actors and special effects.

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Other GLT shows at the studio, 33 Stewarttown Road, include the Studio Show Sept. 12,13 and 14 and again Sept. 19, 20, 21 at the Acton Townhall Centre; as well as the Youth Company Y1A Nov. 28-30 and their May, Noel Coward show Semi-Monde.

Community theatre provides an opportunity for individuals to develop confidence, skills and artistic sensibilities, GLT officials state, encouraging area residents to join the group or buy a season subscription. For subscriptions call the JET Box Office 905-877-3300 and for GLT tickets to studio located shows call at 905-877-3422.

For more information see www. georgetownlittletheatre.ca. submitted by Roxanne Thornton

Elora Poetry Centre set to host noted poet/art critic Bill Berkson ELORA Described

by Publishers Weekly as “a serene master of the syntactical sleight, transforming the mundane into the marvelous,” distinguished New York School poet and art critic Bill Berkson will be in this area Oct, 5-7.

Berkson, who now divides his time between New York and San Francisco, has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Artspace Award for Art Criticism and GOLDIE Award for Literature from the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

Editor and publisher of books and pamphlets of poetry under the imprint Big Sky, Berkson taught at the San Francisco Art Institute from 1984-2008.

The Elora Poetry Centre will be hosting two events, a lecture at St. John’s Anglican Church from 7-8:30pm on Oct. 5, and a poetry reading at historic Beaver House from 5-6:30pm on Oct. 6, to be followed by a light dinner with music performed by the Elora Jazz Trio. Berkson will then travel to University of Guelph on Oct. 7 for a noon-time lecture at the Macdonald Stewart Art Gallery.

The subject of Berkson’s two-part talk at St. John’s

Church will be the Stein family - especially Gertrude, Leo, Michael and Michael’s wife Sarah - as participants in the Parisian art scene starting in the early 1900s. The first part will be about collecting pictures (Cézanne, Bonnard, Picasso, Matisse, Gris et alia); the second part he describes as being “about how the pictures they were collecting so often––and with all due desperation–– projected visions of Arcadia, or the Golden Age, that time when, as Hesiod said, humans lived among the gods and freely mingled with them, before toil, free from strife and sorrow.” A reception will follow.

The Beaver House event, timed to follow the Elora Studio Tour and thus provide visitors with the opportunity to attend a poetry reading and enjoy an evening of jazz, will showcase Berkson’s poetic virtuosity. The back jacket of Portrait and Dream, his new and selected poems, describes his verse as “full of nuance, intensity, and exuberant wit, [engaging] a mix of topics and styles to create a body of work suffused with light.”

Beaver House, home to the Elora Poetry Centre, is located

on Wellington County Road 21 just past the Elora Gorge Park.

It is an 1832 log house in a parklike setting cascading down to the Grand River. Previous poetry events have included readings by Arpine Konyalian Grenier, Chris Dewdney, the Fish Quill Poets (with the Good Hearted Women Singers), and Elora’s own Peter Skoggard.

Berkson’s talk at University of Guelph has been coordinated by John Kissick, head of the School of Fine Arts and Music. Titled Hand On, Hands Off, it deals with American artists and poets from the 1950s onward and will include “a capsule history of the various modes and players––beginning with the 1957-59 Frank O’Hara/Larry Rivers portfolio Stones––as well as accounts of Berkson’s own and other collaborations with Philip Guston, Joe Brainard, George Schneeman, Alex Katz, Colter Jacobsen, Léonie Guyer, John Zurier and more.”

Admission to both Elora events will be by donation.

For further information, write elorapoetrycentre@gmail.com or visit the Elora Poetry Centre web site at www.elorapoetrycentre.ca or call 519-846-2551.

Scott Woods brings Swingin’ Fiddles to Guelph GUELPH - Renowned Canadian fiddler Scott Woods of Fergus will be pulling into Guelph to deliver a live presentation of his all-new 2013 show Swingin’ Fiddles.

Swingin’ Fiddles is an old-

time variety show, featuring multiple Canadian Open and Canadian Grand Master fiddle champion Scott Woods and his band. The show includes music from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s, with pop standards, big band,

gospel, western swing, country and old-time favourites.

The two-hour live show delivers an old-time feel. Audiences will be treated to three fiddles playing sweetly in harmony, step-dancing, Scott’s trick fiddling, and homespun family humour.

The Scott Woods Band travels across Canada each year, performing a limited number of engagements, most of which help support churches, charities and other community groups.

This concert will take place at Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec Street (at Baker) in Guelph, on Sept. 14, at 8pm.

Proceeds will help to support Knox and its programs and ministries in the community.

Tickets are available in advance only (no sales at the door): $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and kids five and under get in free. Tickets can be purchased (cash only) through the church office (519-8210141) Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm, or with Visa or MasterCard by calling 1-855-SCOTTWOODS. For more information, see www.knoxguelph.ca or www. scottwoods.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Centre Wellington brings back passport program for Culture Days Sept. 27 to 28 CNTR. WELLINGTON - Get ready to be the ultimate hometown tourist.

Elora Fergus Tourism and the Township of Centre Wellington’s Cultural Planning Project are inviting everyone to tour around Centre Wellington on a Culture Passport in celebration of Culture Days, Sept.

27 to 29.

Culture Days is a national movement created to recognize that a vibrant cultural sector contributes directly and significantly to healthy and stable societies and the liveability of communities.

“Culture Days aims to foster an appreciation for cultural life by promoting direct interaction between creators and the public,” organizers note.

Local Culture Days planning coordinator Elizabeth Bender said, “Last year Centre Wellington hosted its first Culture Days celebration with a Cultural Passport and it was a wonderful success. We had such great feedback and so many requests to do it again; we just couldn’t resist the op-

Culture Days returns - Elora Community Theatre (ECT) will be presenting a scene from their group’s upcoming play Peter Pan live in Victoria Park during Culture Days 2013. ABOVE: ECT actors Noah Kienapple and Kate Short portrayed a scene from Tom Sawyer at last year’s Culture Days event.

Advertiser file photo portunity to once again highlight the fantastic cultural activities and events going on in Centre Wellington. This year’s

passport is really amazing and has something for everyone.”

The concept of the Culture Passport is simple - get a pass-

Elora writer to read at Eden Mills Fringe Festival EDEN MILLS - More than 50 writers will read from their recent works at the 2013 Eden Mills Writers Festival from Sept. 13-15.

The event also features music, food, a Fringe Festival, Poetry Slam and exhibitors on Publishers’ Way. Elora writer J.W. Hewett is among those who have been selected to read at the Fringe Festival. Hewett, a teacher and longtime Elora resident, does freelance writing, but also enjoys writing her own fiction.

“This year I worked on a number of short stories and submitted one story to the Eden

Mills Fringe Festival contest,” she said.

“The story was chosen and I have been asked to read the story at the festival on the afterJ.W. HEWETT noon of Sept.

15, which is very exciting, not only because my work was recognized but because I’ll have the opportunity to meet all of the other authors reading at the festival.”

The Fringe Festival, for authors who have not previously

published in a book format, will feature 10 readers reading in two “sets” of five; the first set starts at 1:40pm and the second set at 3:40pm. *** Dave Bidini will also appear at the festival on Sept.

15, reading from his forthcoming book, Keon and Me: My Search for the Lost Soul of the Leafs, which is out Oct. 1 via Viking Canada. Bidini, a musician and former member of the Rheostatics, is the author of 10 books.

For information and the full festival lineup go to http:// edenmillswritersfestival.ca.

port; trip around to the participating locations and events; enjoy them; and get the passport stamped.

Those who collect four or more stamps can submit their passport for a chance to win one of many great prizes from local cultural groups and organizations. All passport activities are free or two-for-one specials.

This year Bender noted that many of the great “passport stops” from last year have returned including Elora Farmers Market Rural Romp Day; tours at The Grand 92.9; a scene from Elora Community Theatre’s upcoming play Peter Pan live in Victoria Park, Elora; Kids fest at the Wellington Artists Gallery; an Older Voices Walking Tour; and a concert with the Fergus Pipe Band and Scottish duo Janice Howie and Nick Gush in the Elora Greenspace.

Also participating this year are the Centre Wellington Sportsplex; Aboyne, Elora and Fergus libraries; the Elora Fergus Studio Tour locations; Fraberts Fresh Foods; Heri-

different, and to connect with the creative and cultural Centre Wellington,” organizers urge. *** Bus tour in Minto The Town of Minto is once again celebrating Culture Days with its popular Treasures of Minto Bus Tour. Admission is free for the Sept. 28 tour, which runs from 9am to 4pm, but preregistration is required.

Participants will travel around the Town of Minto, making various stops along the way on a tour that features local guest speakers, local cultural destinations and a behind-thescenes look at some of the community’s “hidden gems.”

For information or to register contact Mandy Jones at 519338-2511 ext. 232.

The town is also hosting a storytelling session on Ghosts of Minto Past at the Town Hall Theatre in Harriston on Sept.

27 from 7 to 9pm. Everyone is welcome to share local “ghost stories” or tales of scary situations or to listen to storytellers from Wellington County Paranormal Investigators.

Kenny Rogers brings Christmas tour to Kitchener KITCHENER - Music legend Kenny Rogers brings his Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits Through the Years tour with special guest Linda Davis to Kitchener’s Centre In The Square, for its only stop in Ontario on Nov. 28 at 8pm. Rogers last performed at the centre in February 2002.

Rogers, who will be officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in a special Medallion Ceremony on Oct. 27, has recorded 24 number one songs including The Gambler, Lucille, and Coward Of The County, and 12 number one albums. Rogers’ 2011 release,

Nine Lessons and Carols for Harvest

Sunday October 27, 3:00 pm St. John’s Church, Elora

Amahl and the Night Visitors Saturday November 30, 3:00 pm St. John’s Church, Elora

Messiah

Sunday December 8, 3:00 pm St. Joseph’s Church, Fergus

Festival of Carols

tage Centre Wellington - who this year are hosting a heritage scavenger hunt; the Elora Centre for the Arts who are encouraging folks to add to a community art wall as well as visit Neighbourhood Messages in Bissell Park, and the Wellington County Museum and Archives highlighting their Inside the Fool’s Journey Tarot exhibit.

New stops include One Axe Pursuits Elora SkyRider Zipline two-for-one rides, Behind the Curtain with Vision Theatre Productions, Moynihan Family Martial Arts demonstration; and the Highland Rugby Sevens Tournament.

Passports can be picked up at any passport stop Culture Days weekend or at various locations around town. For a complete list of pick up locations and a detailed schedule, check www.centrewellington. ca/departments/parksandrec/ cultureplan.

“Mark your calendars and pack your bags, Culture Days weekend is your time to discover something new, something

Wednesday December 18, 5:00 & 7:30pm Friday December 20, 7:30pm St. John’s Church, Elora

The Love Of God, became his 21st top 10 country album.

In addition to his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame this fall, Rogers celebrates the Sept. 3 release of What Are The Chances, a novel he co-wrote with Mike Blakely; the Sept. 24 release of his New York Times Best Selling autobiography, Luck or Something Like It, in paperback; and the Oct. 8 release of his new album, You Can’t Make Old Friends, on Warner Bros. Records.

Rogers’ 2013 Through The Years world tour included a performance on the main stage at the Glastonbury Festival

to a massive audience on the grounds and around the UK as it was televised on BBC. He has also performed in Morocco, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the U.S. this year.

Tickets to Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits Through the Years are now on sale and range from $50 to $90 (plus applicable fees).

Tickets may be purchased online at www.centreinthesquare.com, by calling 519578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, or in person at the Centre In The Square Box Office (101 Queen Street North).

Soup Concert Brahms Requiem

Sunday January 19 Soup at 1:30 pm (location TBA) Pre-concert talk and performance at 3:00 pm St. John’s Church, Elora

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Grand Valley Fall Fair September 20, 21, 22, 2013

Fair gets rolling with ‘Wheels’ theme featuring new Demolition Derby Cross GRAND VALLEY – “Wheels” is the theme of the 2010 Grand Valley Fall Fair, which gets rolling on Sept. 20 and continues until Sept. 23.

“The Grand Valley Agricultural Society is now 141 years old and the ‘Wheels’ of time are moving fast,” states Grand Valley Agricultural Society president Lynda Moore in a message to fair-goers. “Technology is becoming the way of communicating and we are right there with our website, an updated address file for all our sponsors/ contacts plus Facebook and Twitter. Do check out our website at www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca for information about all our events,” Moore urges.

“The brand new event this year is our Demolition Derby Cross which will be on the Friday night. This event has ramps, jumps and turns which will definitely give more thrills for your money,” notes Moore, adding that the Farmer Olympics organized by the Dufferin Junior Farmers will be back

again this year at a new location on the derby track.

In addition to the derby, Friday night events at the fair include the official opening, which begins at 7:30pm and features The Moore Family performing “favourites of today and yesterday.”

Announcement of the winner of the 2013-14 Fair Ambassador Competition is also part of the Friday night fun.

Also on hand Friday night will be Mooonica, the Dairy Farmer’s of Canada’s life-size mechanical cow and the midway will be offering a pay-oneprice ride pass for $30 between 5pm and 10pm.

Doors open at 9am on Saturday for viewing of exhibits .

A parade featuring floats, fair ambassadors and the 85 Tornado Squadron Air Cadets gets underway from the local ball field. Saturday afternoon’s indoor events will include Crafts for Kids and a variety of musical acts.

On the fairgrounds Saturday a goat show kicks off activity in

the show ring at 11am, with dairy and sheep shows to follow. From 11am to 4pm miniature donkeys from The Donkey Farm will be ready to meet fairgoers. Horseshoe pitching is set for 1pm and the Strawbale Surprise event gets underway at 4pm. A Demolition Derby will take place at 2pm.

The fall fair dance will be held Saturday evening in the community centre, from 9pm to 1am.

Sunday begins with a fellowship service in the arena at 9:30am. Sunday’s lineup also includes the Heavy Horse Show at 11am, Tractor and Truck Pull at noon, Pedal Tractor Pull at 1pm, Pet Show at 2pm and Golf Cart Driving made a little tougher with blinders, set for 2pm as well.

Adult admission is $7 on Friday night and Saturday and $8 on Sunday. Admission for high school students is $5 each day and elementary students and preschoolers enter the grounds free all weekend.

Fair ambassadors benefit from experience GRAND VALLEY - The ambassador competition is always a highlight of any rural fair, and Grand Valley is no exception. This year’s ambassador competition will be held on Sept. 14, with the winners in the junior and senior categories announced during the official opening of the fair on the evening of Sept. 20.

2012-13 senior fair ambassador Britney Davison says her year in the role has been “eyeopening and eventful.

“I had the opportunity to visit other districts where many new friendships were formed. I

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“This experience has made me more confident in a variety of social settings, especially public speaking. I have learned a fall fair is not only for the entertainment or a night out, but a place where town and country come together,” she continues.

Junior ambassador Natasha Willoughby also found her year on the fair circuit fun and educational. “I have learned many things that have improved my public speaking skills, my people skills and my knowledge of fairs in general,” she notes.

Fun at the fair - A Demolition Derby, as well as a new Demolition Derby Cross event will be part of the fun at the 2013 Grand Valley Fall Fair, Sept. 20 - 23. As always, the fair will feature a variety of displays and a wide range of activities. submitted photos

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9:00 am Doors open 11:00 am Parade (Downtown),

Sanction Goat Show 11:30am Dairy Heifer Show 11:00a.m. Interact with “MOOONICA”,

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“The Donkey Farm” 12:30 pm Farmer Olympics 12:30 pm Early Years Centre 1:00 pm Sheep Show,

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 13, 2013 PAGE NINE

LEGION WEEK

September 15 - 21

2013 declared Year of the Korean War Veteran OTTAWA – 2013 has been declared the Year of the Korean War Veteran by Veterans Affairs Canada.

“Our government is honoured to mark 2013 as the Year of the Korean War Veteran,” stated Steven Blaney, minister

of veteran’s affairs at a ceremony in Ottawas marking the announcement in January.

“It is our duty today to pay tribute to more 26,000 Canadian men and women in uniform who came to the aid of South Koreans during the

Provincial Command proclaims Legion Week Ontario Provincial Command of The Royal Canadian Legion represents nine districts which include over 400 branches; within these branches the Legion has over 160,000 members.

The Command is a nonprofit organization assuming the responsibility of maintaining the tradition of Remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice by defending our great nation in past and present conflicts, so Canadians can live in the freedom that we enjoy today.

It continues to support and represent our Veterans of past and present with many benefits as a result of the determination of our thousands of dedicated members at all levels of the

organization.

Legion branches across the province work together with their affiliated organization, the ladies auxiliary, to raise funds in support of the many programs within Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.

With millions of dollars being raised from branch and ladies auxiliary projects, the Legion supports numerous programs benefiting our Veterans, seniors and youths within our communities.

Therefore, let it be known throughout the Province of Ontario that Sept. 15 to 21, 2013 is proclaimed Legion Week within Ontario Command of The Royal Canadian Legion.

Korean War, and in particular the 516 Canadians who gave their lives in service to defend the values of peace and freedom on the Korean peninsula.”

Veterans Affairs has also launched an interactive website feature, Land of the Morning Calm, which is now available at veterans.gc.ca.

This feature presents Korean War history and archival footage, interviews with Korean War Veterans and an interactive history calendar.

The feature is presented in broadcast style, complete with news anchor and video footage.

The Year of the Korean War Veteran coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of

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The Royal Canadian Legion in Palmerston was formed in 1946 and our Ladies’ Auxiliary was formed in 1948.

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diplomatic relations between Canada and South Korea. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, and active fighting ended on July 27, 1953, with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

Approximately 7,000 Canadians continued to serve in the tense theatre of operations between the signing of the Armistice and the end of 1955, with some Canadian troops remaining until 1957.

The names of the 516 Canadians who died in service during the war, including the nearly 400 Canadians who lie at rest in the Republic of Korea, are inscribed in the Korean War Book of Remembrance, which is on display in the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

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Last year the Legion made donations to over 20 local organizations and is always willing to support our community.

We welcome all to visit us.

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PAGE TEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 13, 2013

Spotlight on Business Advertorial

Ours is not an easy climate.

It takes its toll in many ways, and we are often forced to take counter-measures against it. Ploughing the roads and spreading salt in winter allows us to commute and travel with increased safety. But there’s a price to pay for our chemical interventions.

Salt treatments on roads, while no doubt necessary, are extremely hard on vehicles.

Salt is corrosive and encourages the formation of iron oxides, which you likely know better as rust. Because the underside of cars and trucks are constantly bombarded by road spray, this is where rust usually begins. Unseen at first, it nibbles away in those dark corners and crevices beneath your car or truck. And it doesn’t stop when summer comes, either!

We can, however, take counter-measures against rust as well. Some of these measures work better than others.

Today, we’re looking at one of the best and most effective ways to protect your vehicle against rust. It’s a very specific treatment provided exclusively in our area by a company who have, over their 25 years in business, built up an impressive customer base.

A Treatment Worth Its Salt

The Guelph location of Krown Rust Control is owned and managed by Bob Lambert. There’s little Bob doesn’t know about rust, how it forms and how to prevent it. Some of the information might surprise you. Did you know, for example, that rust formation is actually more likely in summer, rather than winter? Salt, which actually leaches out of the asphalt year round, is far more corrosive under warmer conditions.

So what’s different about the treatment at Krown Rust Control? Well, treatments offered elsewhere, often described as drip-less, usually take the form of a waxy or oily seal, which is spread on the undercarriage of the vehicle with the intent to shield against the environment. These treatments often smell unpleasant and are not always an infallible solution against rust, because they don’t get into the seams.

The product used by Krown Rust Control is more effective for several reasons. The main reason is that it’s a fluid, rather than an ‘oil’ or a wax. This fluidity allows it to get into all the seams, nooks and crevices beneath a vehicle - those areas where harmful salts from the roads can gather, and where

out doubt, extended the lives of our vehicles,� she said. “We have two trucks that are eleven years old, and neither one has any rust. There’s just no comparison with other treatments.

It’s very effective.�

Of course, road treatments have changed over the years.

Provincial and municipal methods have evolved, which offers new challenges to those working to combat the effects of salt corrosion. Krown Rust Control take these changes into account, and adjusts accordingly. They are now on the eighth generation of product, each one as effective as the last.

You don’t have to wait until winter, either. This treatment

Rust Control takes the humidity out of the equation. Rust, to put it plainly, doesn’t stand a chance.

A customer voluntarily stepped forward while this interview was taking place, and asked if she could comment. “This treatment has, with-

rust invariably begins its assault.

The product is non-toxic, non-flammable chemical with a neutral odour. It is a penetrant that, once applied, repels moisture. Rust needs both oxygen and humidity in order to form. A treatment by Krown

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 13, 2013 PAGE ELEVEN

SPORTS

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Novice Marlins win silver medal in Nova Scotia STELLARTON, NS - The Palmerston Marlins Novice Girls, Provincial Champions, boarded a bus and began the long journey to Stellarton, Nova Scotia on Aug. 20 to compete in the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championships hosted by the Stellarton Subway Stingers.

The Marlins won their first game on Aug. 22 against Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia 10-3.

This game was followed by the opening ceremonies, including bagpipers and an RCMP escort onto the field.

The next day the Marlins beat Sackville, Nova Scotia 12-5, however the next game was a 9-8 loss to Etoiles Madawaska, New Brunswick.

On Aug. 24 the team’s bats came alive for wins over the New Brunswick Memramcook Dynamites 13-5 and the Stellarton, Nova Scotia Stingers 11-3.

This advanced the Marlins into the gold medal round on Aug. 25.

But before that, on the evening of Aug. 24, the team, coaches and families had some time to experience the harbour life and food fare that the East Coast has to offer.

On the afternoon of Aug. 25 the Marlins faced their rivals from Ontario: the North Oxford Crush.

During regular season play the Marlins came up short each time against the Crush, but

Silver Marlins - The Palmerston Marlins Novice Girls earned the sliver medal at the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championships in Nova Scotia recently. Front row from left are: Erin Schill and Mariah Clark.

Middle: Jessica Shantz, Natalie Eccles, Jessica Johnston and Kayla McEachern. Back: Sam Holliday, Erica Culp, Sam Rupert, Ali Iles, Holly Jackson and Carley Holland. submitted photo defeated them both games in provincials.

The game was tight with the score tied after five innings, but the end result was a close loss to the Crush, earning the Marlins a silver medal for ladies fastball in Eastern Canada.

The 2013 Novice Marlins team is the first novice team from the Palmerston

Marlins to advance to the Eastern Canadians Fastball Championships.

“We would like to thank all of the family, friends and generous sponsors for their time, donations and support throughout the season and especially for helping to make our trip to the East Coast possible for the incredible opportunity to

represent Ontario,” team officials state.

Coaches Dave McEachern, Ken Iles, Bruce Johnston, Brad Culp, bench mom Danielle Schill, and scorekeeper/manager Mary Iles state they are “very proud of the girls accomplishments this season,” and wish all of them good luck at upcoming try-outs.

Nixon finishes 6th at World Championships Bryson City, North Carolina - Sydney Nixon placed 6th at the ICF (International Canoe Federation) Canoe Freestyle World Championships here last week.

The 16-year-old Elora resident, a Grade 11 student at Centre Wellington District High School, failed to make it to the final round, missing it by 17 points.

But her placing could be considered a success, considering her age and that this was her first world championships. She has been training hard since the age of 12.

The ICF world championships, held Sept. 2 to 8, featured 300 of the world’s top freestyle athletes competing on the Nantahala River in South Carolina.

Royal victory - The Guelph Royals Peewee Tier 2 baseball team capped a successful 17-8 regular season by winning the Inter-County Baseball Association League Championship. The Royals went 4-1 in the series, which included wins over Kitchener 8-7, Brantford 6-2 and Woodstock 4-1 to reach the finals. In the finals the Royals dropped a 7-4 decision to Woodstock but came back to win 13-1 to take the title in the double knockout event. Team members are, from left: front, James Dennison; second row, Jared Gaudette, Austin Inglis, Jackson Steele , Brodey Hlushko, Zach Valiquette , Nicholas Bombino, Mark Caswell; back, assistant coaches Todd Hlushko and Jeff Valiquette, Austin Crawford, Noah Campagnolo, assistant coach Mike Inglis, Cristian Henriquez and head coach John Gaudette.

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End of season - Fergus/Elora Minor Softball, a division of Elora and District Minor Softball, held its official year-end wrap-up on Aug. 28. The event included a meal for players and their families (by donation) and organizers collected more than six boxes of food and over $60 in cash for the Centre Wellington Food Bank. The league, which doubled in size this year, held wrap-ups for its “Tees and Tots,” T-ball and “junior house” competitors on Aug. 19, senior house on Aug. 21 and five-pitch on Aug 28. Those interested in joining the league or its board can visit www.ferguseloraminorsoftball.com for more information. League officials would like to thank all coaches for their dedication and all sponsors for their support. submitted photo

Anderson, Team Canada nominated for Paralympic Sport Awards BONN, GERMANY Canadian Wheelchair Basketball star Patrick Anderson has been nominated for a 2013 Paralympic Sports Award.

Nominations for the awards, which will be presented at a special awards ceremony on Nov. 23 in Athens, Greece, were released in Germany on Sept. 5 by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

The awards will recognize achievements from the London 2012 Paralympic Games in the following six categories: best female, best male, best female debut, best male debut, best team and best official.

Anderson, a native of Fergus, is a nominee for the Best Male Athlete award. He was the top scorer at London 2012 and posted the best numbers of his career en route to leading Team Canada to the Paralympic gold medal.

The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team was also recognized for its accomplishments in London as a finalist in the best team category.

Team Canada went undefeated with an 8-0 record at London 2012. Canada defeated rival Australia in the championship game to secure its third

PATRICK ANDERSON gold medal in the last four Paralympic Games.

Team Canada last won the Best Team Performance honours at the 2005 Paralympic Sport Awards after it secured the gold medal in convincing fashion at the Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004.

For more information visit: www.wheelchairbasketball.ca.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 13, 2013

Fall Wellington Rural Romp

Road Safety Video Campaign Launch

A self-guided tour of farms, markets and local food retailers. Meet the people growing and producing your food.

The County of Wellington and the Ontario Provincial Police recently collaborated on an online video campaign. The campaign features four road safety videos.

Saturday, September 28 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Rain or shine event

It’s the hope of the County and the OPP that people will watch these videos and make a smart decision before they drive.

• Centre Wellington • Erin • Guelph/Eramosa • Puslinch Pick up fresh fall harvest produce and decorations.

Enter our online photo contest to win great prizes.

Find a map of the Romp destinations at: www.tastereal.ca @tastereal

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The videos are available at www.wellington.ca.

2014 Green legacy programme Order forms available October 1 The Green Legacy Tree Planting Programme will continue in 2014.

HALLIE WATSON Gumboots and Drawing Board: Fields and Streams of Mono

This spring, over 160,000 trees will be planted all over Wellington County!

Visit www.wellington.ca, or call 519.546.2228 to obtain an order form.

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