Inside Wellington October 4, 2013

INSIDE WELLINGT­­­ON

Second Section October 4, 2013

teddies for Tragedies: Exporting smiles around the globe

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Fergus high school offers Dinner With Goebbels

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Guelph Optimist Club

Roast Beef Dinner

Friday, October 11th, Serving 5-7pm All You Can Eat

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

Adults $15, Under 8 $5.

Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581

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Public service announcements

Sudoku

Vendors wanted for Christmas Craft Show and Sale at Knox Elora Presbyterian Church on Nov. 16. If interested please call 519-8468061. Cost for tables is a donation.

Fri. Oct 4

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 Aries, avoid making promises unless you intend to keep them.

If you cannot commit your time or effort, then explain the situation rather than backing out later.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Others view you in an entirely different light than you view yourself, Taurus. Consider their perspectives and keep an open mind. It might just help you grow as a person.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Many ideas are running through your head, Gemini. But you have to stick with one idea and go with it. Though this may seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack, the focus will pay off.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Someone puts all of their faith in you this week, Cancer. Don’t be nervous about living up to their expectations. Just operate the way you always do and things will work out.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a number of things keep you occupied this week. The only difficulty will be narrowing down exactly what you want to do.

Give this decision the attention it deserves.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, no matter how many times you voice your opinion, there seems to be one person who just doesn’t seem to catch on to your line of thinking. Accept such differences of opinion.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sometimes you put blinders on to situations that make you uncomfortable. It is your way of

For the Third Week of Oct.

coping. But this week you need to keep your eyes wide open.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you do not have the patience for puzzles this week.

Encourage coworkers and family members to be as concise as possible when declaring their intentions.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this week you will have to do a number of things on your own. Make the most of this situation, as it might just prove to be a good test of character.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A change of scenery could provide the change in perspective you need right now, Capricorn.

The trouble is finding the right time to get away. Plan a weekend trip if you can manage it.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you may not relish the role, you often have to be the voice of reason. Express yourself clearly but take others’ ideas into consideration as well.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Channel all of your creative ideas into one big project, Pisces. Once you have taken that initiative, the project will take off.

Until Oct. 6 - 28th Woodstock Wood Show. Woodstock Fairgrounds. 519-539-7772. 10am. 3 day admission, 1 price $10. *** Annual C.W.L. Community Euchre. St. Martin Parish Hall, 12 Union Street, Drayton, Ontario. Doors open at 7pm. Euchre at 8pm. $5 per person. Penny Table, 50-50. *** Community Euchre sponsored by the Optimist Club of Puslinch, 7:30pm. Puslinch Community Center. $5 per person. Lunch provided. 50/50 draw $2. All welcome. For info. call Neil at 519-837-3838. *** Open House. Come join the dance! All welcome. Scottish Country Dancing at Melville United Church, Fergus, 8pm. Instruction by Lou Emslie. For details call 519-843-2145.

Sat. Oct 5

Woolwich Reservoir Hike. 1pm departure from Guelph; coffee and muffin stop in Elmira after the hike. All welcome. *** “Elvis” in Concert. Legion Br. 234 Guelph, 57 Watson Parkway S. 8pm. Tickets $30 each at the Legion Lounge or office. Office is open Mon., Wed. and Friday 1-5pm. *** 7-8:30pm, St. John’s Anglican Church, Henderson Street, Elora.

Bill Berkson “What are masterpieces and why are there so many?” A two-part lecture dealing with aspects of the Stein family, participants in the Parisian art scene in the early 1900s.

Refreshments. Call for info. 519-846-2551. *** Nassagaweya Historical Society Harvest Tea. 2pm. Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, Campbellville (9km n of 401 between 20th and 25th Sideroad). Tickets $25 each includes special appearance of Norma Shephard with her Mobile Millinery Museum (hats from the roaring 20s). Tickets: call 519-837-9288. *** Prince Arthur Masonic Lodge, 64 Edward St. Arthur. Harvest Breakfast. 8-10:30am. Adults $8, children 12 and under $4. All you can eat. Everyone welcome. Contact Bill Smellie for info.

519-848-3327. *** October 5 & 6: Elora-Fergus Studio Tour. Elora Centre for the Arts. 10am - 5pm. www.elorafergusstudiotour.com. *** Jam Sessions 2-5pm. Fergus Legion, Branch 275. Call the Legion for more info. 519-843-2345. Everyone Welcome. *** The Over Tones Pasta Dinner Fundraiser, Parkwood Gardens Church, 501 Whitelaw Road, Guelph. Tickets $20 adults/seniors, $10 children/students. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options available. Dinner: 6pm, entertainment: 7:15pm. For more info. email overtones@rogers.ca.

Sun. Oct 6

Crawford Lake Conservation Area Hike. 10am departure from Guelph; a park entry fee applies; exceptional views from the escarpment on this hike. All welcome. *** Kids Hike. 1pm start for this 90-minute hike in the Arboretum; tortoise and hare speeds. Refreshments provided after the hike.

Please register in advance. www.guelphhiking.com. *** 5-6:30pm at the Elora Poetry Centre: Poetry readings by Bill Berkson, followed by a light dinner with music by the Elora Eramosa Non-Profit Housing Corporation Jazz Trio. Call for info. 519846-2551. invites you to the *** “Catch the wind, Catch the Spirit of Hope” ceremony and Breast of the Seniors Cancer Aware Walk to celebrate Apartment Building those living with the disease and to remember the women The Squires Lodge who have died from it. 1- 2pm 160 Guelph Street Silvercreek Park. Co-sponsored Rockwood, ON on by the Guelph-Wellington Sun., October 20, 2013 Breast Cancer support group at 1:00 pm and the Guelph YWCA/YMCA.

30th Anniversary

Sunday at 1pm October 6, 2013 Admission $45 – includes all games (extra strips available)

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

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

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

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

Barrie Hill United Church

181st Anniversary Turkey Supper Saturday October 26, 2013

$15 Adults, $6 Students (age 5-12) Pre School Free with a ticket Buffet Tickets call Bernice at 519-824-8609 5702 Wellington Rd 29, Rockwood www.barriehillunitedchurch.com

No pledges. Rain or shine.

*** Elora Legion Jamboree. 1pm. Do you sing or play an instrument?

Do you like to dance and listen to good music? First Sunday of each month for a Jamboree in the Maple Leaf Room, 1-5pm.

Admission is $5. A Roast Beef Dinner served at 5pm for an additional $10. *** Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley, Concert by the Lost Pilgrims. 4pm. Tickets: $12. Info. 519-928-5400. Lasagne dinner available, free will donation.

Mon. Oct 7

St. Peter’s Mission Church, Oustic, Annual Turkey Supper.

Rockmosa Hall, Rockwood. Celebrating 130 years with slideshow and silent auction. Tickets only. Adults $15, Children under 10 $8. Sittings 6pm and 7pm. Family (2 adults, 2 children under 18) $45, 6-8pm. Take out 5:30pm, $15. Call Marcia 519-787-1973. *** Monticello United Church Roast Beef Dinner. 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, students $5. Tickets at the door.

Tues. Oct 8

Guelph Twp. Hort. Youth make a Winter Bird Feeder. It might be messy, so dress accordingly. 7pm. Contact leader: 519-836-9535. *** Royal City Quilters Guild Meeting at Three Willows United Church , 577 Willow Road in Guelph. Doors open at 6:45pm.

There is a $5 guest fee.

Wed. Oct 9

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood. 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch and prizes. *** Storytelling at the Library with the Guelph Guild. 7-8:30pm.

Guelph Public Library, main branch (downtown) 100 Norfolk at Paisley. 519-824-6220. Free. Join us for an evening of traditional and modern tales. We have a short open mic time. Please call first if you have a longer story so we can plan the evening. We welcome tellers with all levels of experience. *** Grand Quilt Guild Meeting. Learn about the Guild and plans for this year. 7pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Fergus Branch, 500 Blair St., Fergus.

Thurs. Oct 10

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $3 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Clifford Diabetes Meeting, 7:30pm at the Knox United Church, 11 Allan St. E., Clifford. Chiropodist, Betty McTague will speak on taking care of your feet. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 519-338-3181.

Fri. Oct 11

Scottish Country Dance classes begin, no need to be Scottish.

Come give it a try. Fridays at Melville United Church, Fergus at 8pm. Call 519-843-2145 for details. *** Until Oct 14- 25,000 Plus Book Sale fund raising effort by Erin Hoops Main Place, 185 Main St., Village of Erin, 10am-10pm, Visit the Erin Fall Fair. Visit the book sale. Go home happy.

Sat. Oct. 12

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $12.50. Dance to Country Troubadours. *** Johnny Heaman Band Harriston Legion Br. 296 Fall Dance. $12/ person. 8pm-12am. Light Lunch provided. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree 2-5pm. Second Saturday of each month. Call 519-323-1591 for info. *** Optimist Club of Centre Wellington Fergus Annual Bazaar, Craft Show, Bake Sale. Fergus Legion. 10-2pm. Chili Lunch $6. Free admission.

tues. Oct. 15

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

Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out -1st Wednesday of each month. Wheel chair accessible. Please contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213. *** 7:30pm. Guelph Twp. Horticultural Society Fall Flower & Vegetable Show for youth and adult members. 7:30pm. Flowers, vegetables, photos and design classes. Entries to be in between 6:30 and 7:30pm. Speaker: Moritz Sanio on Native Plants. Public is welcome to attend. Refreshments. 519-822-5289.

wed. Oct. 16

St. George’s Anglican Church, Harriston, annual fall rummage sale Oct. 16, 9-6, Oct. 17th 9-1. Please bring good clean new and used items on Wed. Oct. 16th. Everyone welcome. *** Oct 16 & 17- Warm Clothing Sale To Be Held At Mount Forest United Church, 165 Queen St. E., Mount Forest. Wed. 4:30-7pm, Thurs. 8:30-11:30am. *** Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting, Senior’s Centre (former Train Station). 7:30pm. Speaker: Al White, Harriston. Topic “Growing with Cold Frames.” *** Arthur Legion General Meeting. 8pm. ***

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Teddies for Tragedies:

Exporting smiles around the globe

by Patrick Raftis

PUSLINCH - Teddies for Tragedies is an international effort that provides the gift of a small hand-made toy to children across the globe who have suffered through all manner of disasters, including famine, flood and war.

Since its inception, hundreds of thousands of teddies have made their way into needy hands - and tens of thousands of those have passed through the Puslinch Township home of Liz McCrindle.

Teddies for Tragedies isn’t a charity, or even a program; it’s more a phenomenon.

There is no central organization, just devoted volunteers like McCrindle. It’s just a knitting pattern, sometimes photocopied, often emailed or posted online, and shared among people who enjoy knitting and want to make a difference in the lives of children they’ll never meet.

Teddies for Tragedies has been around since 1985, when the Women’s Royal Volunteer Service (WRVS) in England sent Teddy bears to 2,000 children fighting tuberculosis in a temporary orphanage at a refugee camp in Sudan.

Since then, teddies have been sent to such countries as Mexico, Lebanon, Romania, Costa Rica and Brazil. Volunteers knit bears in Canada, the United States, Australia and Europe.

Coincidentally, McCrindle, who began knitting at the age of five, had been involved with the WRVS during the Second World War, knitting squares

which were sold for use as wash cloths to raise funds for the war effort.

She got involved with Teddies for Tragedies in 2000, while visiting a friend in her native Scotland.

“I asked her what she’s knitting these days. Everybody knits over there, of my age group,” McCrindle said.

Her friend told her about the teddies and their purpose and gave her a pattern.

Back in Canada, McCrindle says, “I intended to knit about six teddies or so.” A few friends joined the effort and the output increased.

“I had some relatives visiting from Scotland and I thought I’d get them to take them back. However, I had about 150 Teddy bears and the answer was no, we’re not taking them back. So I had to start finding places for them to go.”

Initially, McCrindle had the bears distributed to children in need with the help of volunteers from the Mennonite Central Committee. The second year, she and other knitters paid the freight to have bears sent to China.

Since then, she’s made contact with a wide range of international relief agencies, including Canadian Food for Children and Medical Mission International, who take the bears with them to developing countries, into war zones and other places where children desperately need the cheer they provide.

“There are people taking them and asking for them,”

Thoughtful gift - Youngsters show off handmade bears provided through Teddies for Tragedies.

submitted photo

Cover photo: Liz McCrindle surrounded by handmade Teddy bears destined for children around the world. photo by Patrick Raftis

she notes.

The additional outlets have come in handy, given the volume of bears that end up flowing through McCrindle’s home.

Since 2002, McCrindle has been holding a tea party to which knitters bring their bears for her to distribute and get a chance to socialize. In 2003, more than 70 knitters showed up with about 1,200 bears.

The following year, more than 3,000 bears were delivered.

By 2005, the tea party, now an annual event held each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, was moved to Duff’s Church to accommodate the growing crowd of knitters and their bears.

In 2012, about 60 knitters brought 876 teddies to Duff Church, adding to another 1,200 that had arrived by mail and other means at McCrindle’s home.

The numbers fluctuate from year to year and McCrindle never knows what’s in store.

Knitters send her bears from all across Canada including, in one case, a shipment of roughly 3,000 bears from Newfoundland.

“They had a competition or

Grin and bear hug - A Kenyan orphan was all smiles after receiving a Teddy bear from a MannaRelief team through the Teddies for Tragedies initiative. submitted photo

something,” she recalls.

In that case, the bears were delivered to McCrindle’s home in a truck, by a shipping company which absorbed the cost.

However, McCrindle doesn’t encourage people or groups to send her numbers that large.

“I have encouraged people to try to find their own way to ship them because it’s expensive for people to mail them to me,” she explains.

Still, with bears coming in from across the country, McCrindle is thought of by many as the Canadian distribution coordinator for the teddies.

She could talk to him, but at the same time, she knitted bears.

It’s good for people to have something to do. It was therapeutic.”

While she continues to devote a great deal of time to the teddy effort, McCrindle no longer makes bears herself.

“I just collect them,” she says. However, everyone who sends a bear gets a letter from McCrindle, including a newsletter about the current year’s activities and sometimes copies of photographs of the young recipients, provided by members of the delivery teams.

“I intended to knit about six teddies or so.”

- Liz McCrindle, who has facilitated the delivery of tens of thousands of stuffed bears through Teddies for Tragedies.

“I don’t know if I’m the only one, but I am one,” she concedes.

McCrindle says she has met many interesting people through her involvement with the bears. Knitters, she says, cover a wide range of ages and circumstances.

“From a seven-year-old to a 92-year-old. The good thing about it is a lot of people that knit are older people and they’re shut-ins and it’s one thing they love to do - they love to knit,” she said.

McCrindle has one regular knitter who has created over 2,000 bears on her own. She also knows of another who knit bears while sitting by the bedside of her husband, who was in a coma.

“He couldn’t say a word.

For a knitter, making the bears is not difficult, although it can take quite a few hours, McCrindle notes.

“It’s a pretty straightforward pattern,” she explains.

While knitters are asked to stick to the pattern in terms of size and shape in order to facilitate shipping, unlike British organizers she doesn’t insist all bears be standard in terms of colour.

“The one lady who’s knitted 2,000 and more, they’re all patterns. She said she’d be tired of knitting them if she couldn’t do patterns,” McCrindle points out. “In Britain, they’re very strict about the colour. We don’t think that’s necessary.”

McCrindle’s daughter, Alison, who also helps out with the Teddy bear collection, says

Travelling teddies - Teddy bears packed and ready for shipment.

the children who receive them are simply grateful for the gift.

“Imagine you have nothing and then suddenly, you have a bear,” she said.

McCrindle stresses that although the instructions indicate a drawstring bag must accompany each bear, knitters who don’t sew, or prefer not to make a bag, are still welcome to send a bear. A group of local volunteers takes care of the rest.

“We have what we call the ‘Puslinch Bag Ladies’ …

They don’t make teddies, they make hundreds and hundreds of bags,” she explains.

Those interested in making a bear, or bears, can contact McCrindle for a pattern.

The patterns can be found on a number of websites, but McCrindle, who is in her 70s, says, “I don’t do online.”

Completed teddies or enquiries can be directed to Liz McCrindle, RR 2, Cambridge, ON, N3C 2V4.

Anyone who is considering getting involved with Teddies for Tragedies is also welcome to attend this year’s Teddy Bear Tea Party at Duff’s Church on Oct. 19 at 2pm to learn about the process.

The event includes a guest speaker, often someone from the relief organizations that have delivered the bears.

Letters from the volunteers who deliver the bears are often received by McCrindle and shared in her annual newsletter One such letter came from Kathy Kinzie, who wrote after delivering bears to Peru: “I can’t tell you how grateful we are for these bears that can bring a smile to the faces of crying babies. So I would like to thank you personally for changing the world to make it more just and humane. Please continue your work of love.”

photo by Patrick Raftis

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ENTERTAINMENT Author shares family history through books

by Sarah Grandy ACTON - He Did It All With Dignity And Dispatch is the newest of three books written by Jean Somerville, 84, of Acton.

Somerville is now retired and began writing after teaching public school in Rockwood for 15 years.

“I didn’t have time. After I retired I did a lot of traveling and became more interested in writing,” said Somerville.

The new book is about her late father, Andrew William Frank, who she says was known for many great things.

Hence the name of the book. Frank was well known throughout Halton as a contractor, farmer, businessman, politician, sheriff and a musician.

His music was played on Sod Busters’ radio program, CKCO Hamilton.

Somerville has sold over 400 of her books in total and 75 of the newest book sold before it was even launched.

The launch for He Did It All With Dignity And Dispatch was held on Sept. 29.

Sommerville chose to launch her book at this particular church because it happens to be the same church in which

‘Greatest story ever retold’ on stage at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse this month ST. JACOBS - Drayton Entertainment is bringing Godspell to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

“Godspell is a high-energy musical that features an immensely talented cast who recreate the stories and lessons of the Bible in our present day,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “With its spectacular music, drama, humour, and timeless message, Godspell appeals to theatregoers of all ages.”

Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, this

Preserving history - Jean Somerville with her newest book He Did It All With Dignity And Dispatch. photo by Sarah Grandy her parents, Andrew William Frank and Elsie Storey, were married 60 years ago and are now resting peacefully.

“It’s a family church,a and seemed like a logical place to have it,” said Somerville.

She noted this was her last big project. She handwrites all her stories on three-lined paper and her granddaughter

transfers them onto the computer.

“I’m a history keeper,” she said. “I believe it’s important to accurately record the past.”

The price of the book is $35 and can be purchased from Somerville’s daughterin-law, Trish Somerville at 519-853-2101 or actondale@ sympatico.ca

contemporary retelling of the life of Jesus features a Tonynominated score filled with such iconic numbers as Day By Day and Light of the World.

Officials say Godspell is perfect for those who love to hear the old story told in a fresh new way.

Taking on the role of Jesus is Jake Stern. An alumni of the Performance Education Program at Huron Country Playhouse, where he performed in Disney’s High School Musical (2010), Stern makes his professional Drayton Entertainment

debut in Godspell.

It plays eight shows a week Oct. 2 to 20. Regular performance tickets are $40 for adults and youth under 20 pay only $20. Tickets for preview performances and groups of 20 or more are $32. Special matinees for school groups are also available.

Tickets may by purchased online at www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com, in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Box Office, or by calling (519) 747-7788 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Elora theatre group entertains at festival ELORA - Elora Community Theatre (ECT) presented the one act play The Triumphant Embarrassment of Willy Last

by Lynda Martens on July 27 at Minifest 2013 hosted by Thistle Theatre and Western Ontario Drama League in Embro.

The same play was performed by six different theatre groups.

Actors participating were: Jim Monaghan, Denise Gis-

mondi, Cory Sanders, Corie Kelly, Kim Young and Jayne Simpson. They were directed by first time director, Nancy Reaume of Fergus. Terri Arora stage managed and Sarah Dunbar, Chris Bailey, Ken Harkes, Molly Reaume, Pam Monaghan, Julie Wheeler Bryant and Gary Bryant helped out behind the scenes.

At the award banquet, awards were presented to Nancy

Reaume, Jim Monaghan, Cory Sanders, Kimberley Young and to the ECT group generally by Mark Mooney, the adjudicator and drama educator.

The cast and crew presented their play on July 19 at the Elora Centre for the Arts, where ECT rents rehearsal space throughout the year.

Over $100 was collected for the local food bank at the preview presentation.

Innovative drama Dinner with Goebbels to be staged at Fergus high school FERGUS - After successful runs in Toronto, Dinner With Goebbels is coming to the drama room at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS).

Playwrite, psychiatrist and peace activist Mark Leith imagines a dinner party for three, hosted by Karl Rove, creator of the “War on Terror” campaign.

Rove was the public relations advisor to George W. Bush.

The guest of honour is Edward Bernays, nephew of Sigmund Freud and inventor of the profession of public relations, a more acceptable term than “propaganda.” Bernays is possibly best known for his orchestration under false pretenses of the U.S. Invasion of Guate-

mala on behalf of his client, the United Fruit Co. of America to secure their banana plantations.

A third person, also a disciple of Edward Bernays, sits at the table. This is Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi Minister of Propaganda who was able to rouse the German people to invade Europe and to support the “Final Solution,” the extermina-

tion of European Jews.

The stated reason for the dinner is to honour Bernays as the father of PR and celebrate their achievements. Rove however, has another agenda.

The play will be presented at CWDHS on Oct. 18. An afternoon performance will be exclusively for students.

Prior to the event, the drama

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and social justice teachers will discuss the play with students.

Some students will assist with technical aspects. There will be a “Q and A” session with the actors and director after each performance.

The evening performance at 7:30pm is open to the general public. Tickets are $20 at the door or from sponsors, or $21

at www.dinnerwithgoebbelsfergus.eventbrite.ca. For more information visit facebook. com/dinnerwithgoebbels or call 519-787-0461. Proceeds to the Centre Wellington Food Bank. Elora Fergus Unitarian Universalist Church, Whole Village Ecovillage and Centre Wellington Social Justice Group are sponsoring agencies.

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Rural Life 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.

WINTER WHEAT – RAMPING IT UP

by Peter Johnson, Cereals Specialist, OMAF & MRA Ontario Wheat Performance Trials First To Include Fungicides in Evaluation Years ago, no one sprayed wheat with a fungicide, and even rarely with a herbicide. Today, if you don’t spray a fusarium fungicide on your wheat crop, you aren’t a real wheat farmer. The fusarium issues this year have really driven this point home.

Performance trials are meant to “mirror” the management practices of growers. In 2010, the Ontario Cereal Crop Committee (OCCC) realized that the cereal performance trials needed to address this issue. “Managed” trials (fungicides applied) were included with our normal unsprayed trials to determine if this changed the rankings of the varieties.

While the relative rankings did not change much, in some cases it made a significant impact. In 2013, trials continued with financial support from the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Cribit Seeds, Szentimery Seeds, Bayer, Syngenta, and BASF. For the first time in Ontario, and as far as I am aware the first time in North America, both managed and unmanaged data is available! This is a huge win for producers.

Go to the OCCC website, www.gocereals.ca and look at the “Variety Trials”. Table 1A, 2A and 3A show the relative yields of both managed and unsprayed trials. Check it out, and pick the best variety for the management options you apply.

Picking Top Wheat Genetics By now you have probably looked at the wheat variety trials

(www.gocereals.ca). Many growers anxiously await the data from Area I or Area II, as that is where their farm is. Wrong! Each year we generate biplots to determine if varieties rank the same from site to site within an area. Almost never do the individual sites from Area I and Area II match up uniformly into those geographic areas. In 2013, everything matched up nearly perfectly for all sites, with the exception of Ottawa (Area III), Palmerston (Area II) and Woodslee (Area I). Palmerston and Ottawa paired with each other.

Woodslee was off all by itself, with variety rankings essentially unrelated to all the other sites. Go figure.

What chart should you look at then? Use the Area I / II combined data (Table 1 at www.gocereals.ca ). Area III really is different, as winterkill and icing are much greater problems at these eastern Ontario locations. However, for the rest of the province, the more data you have to look at, the more likely you will pick a winning variety year in and year out. It is called “wide area adaptability”.

We go to a lot of effort to generate this information. You might as well use it the best you can, and in that way, you will pick top genetics!

Death To Fall Nitrogen On Wheat!

Every fall I fight this battle. Some agronomist somewhere will get the bright idea that fall nitrogen (N) can increase wheat yields.

In some other jurisdictions, fall nitrogen is a standard recommendation. Well, maybe for them, but in Ontario, It just isn’t so!

Beginning in the fall of 2009, trials were conducted to investigate if fall N could have a yield benefit. I’m all about yield, so if this was something that would work, I’m on it. After 4 years of replicated research trials on more than 20 sites, we are moving on.

It simply doesn’t work. Refer to www.ontariosoilcrop.org/docs/ v9crpadv_cer1-2012_winter_ wheat_nitrogen_response_interim_report.pdf

THE EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB)

FCC invites Ag Safety Fund applications to provide enhanced training opportunities The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a call for applications to the FCC Ag Safety Fund. The $100,000 fund will be disbursed among successful applicants in early 2014.

For the past four years, the fund, administered by CASA, has provided charitable and non-profit organizations with funding to deliver farm safety training programs in their communities or within the sector.

“FCC is an excellent partner. Their investment in safety through the FCC Ag Safety Fund and other CASA initiatives is helping to make farms safer in Canada,” says Marcel Hacault, executive director of CASA. “Agriculture is the backbone of a strong and healthy Canada, and FCC is committed to safety in the industry. FCC created the Ag Safety Fund because producers told us that while safety was important to them, they needed and wanted more training,” says Rémi Lemoine, FCC executive vice president and CEO. “Through our partnership with CASA, we are proud to be helping producers effectively manage safety risks in their operations through ongoing education and training.”

In the past three years, over $300,000 has been distributed to 28 recipients undertaking everything from safe livestock handling workshops to tractor safety training and sleep improvement seminars. This year, $100,000 will be distributed among successful applicants.

Applications to the FCC Ag Safety Fund will be accepted online until Oct. 27. To apply, go to: http://casa-acsa.ca/fccag-safety-fund.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is a national, non-profit organization promoting farm safety in the agricultural sector. CASA’s vision is a country where no

one is hurt farming and CASA is working with partners in government, business, and farming organizations across the country to support initiatives that equip producers, their families and their workers with the information and tools needed to make farms a safe place to live, work and play.

Never once in those 20+ trials did a fall N application followed by a spring N application yield more than the same amount of nitrogen applied only in the spring. The best we could achieve was an equal yield, but usually it yielded less. Generally, an estimated 50% of the fall-applied N was lost, and the other 50% was available for the crop in the spring. This is wrong on many fronts. Fall N means another trip across the field. Fall N that is not utilized by the crop means more nitrogen has the potential to become an environmental problem. And fall N that does not increase yield makes me lose money. Bottom line - Don’t do it!

SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGNS OMAFRA Connects – September, 2013 A slow-moving vehicle sign warns other road users that the vehicle displaying the sign is travelling at 40 km/h or less. When towing an implement (e.g., wagon, tillage equipment, a header wagon, etc.) with a truck, a sign must be placed on the rear of the combination and the combination must travel at or under 40 km/h. Protect yourself and others while on the road.

COMING EVENTS Oct. 11 – 14 Erin Fall Fair. For more information call 519833-2808.

Oct. 15 Return Your Unwanted or Obsolete Pesticides and Food Animal Medications at Woodrill Farms, Guelph. For more information call 519-821-1018.

Oct. 18 – 20 Walkerton Fall Fair. For more information call 519-881-1251.

Oct. 23 Return Your Unwanted or Obsolete Pesticides and Food Animal Medications at North Wellington Co-op. For more information call 519-338-2331.

FCC is committed to serving the industry through all cycles and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations.

is killing ash trees throughout Ontario.

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EAB has been detected in southern Ontario. The following counties are in the regulated area: Essex (1), Chatham-Kent (2), Lambton (3), Middlesex (4), Elgin (5), Huron (6), Perth (7), Oxford (8), Norfolk (9), Bruce (10), Wellington (11), Waterloo (12), Brant (13), Haldimand (14), Niagara (15), Hamilton (16), Halton (17), Peel (18), Toronto (19), York (20), and Durham (21).

EAB regulated area in southern Ontario Georgian Bay

NFU seeking nominees for Sustainable Farming Awards ELORA - The Waterloo - Wellington Local 340 of the National Farmers Union in Ontario will present the fifth annual Sustainable Farming Awards at their AGM on March 28, 2014 at the Elora Legion.

The organization is looking for nominations in the areas of barn preservation, sustainable farming, and future farmers.

Effectively, this recognizes farmers past, present and future, the NUF states in a press release.

“It is our extreme pleasure to recognize and celebrate our fellow farmers that provide quality, healthy food, practice environmental stewardship, and continuing success in their chosen vocation,” stated Linda Laepple, president of the NFU WaterlooWellington Local 340, and a local organic farmer.

For more information on how you can nominate a farmer please contact Laepple, or visit the website at www.nfuontario.ca

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This week we visit a Guelph business whose commitment to personal service and exceptional quality has never wavered since its inception forty four years ago. It’s become part of the fabric of the city, if you’ll pardon the pun.

Luisa Del Rosario, owner of Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. has her company’s mission statement rooted in the golden rule. Very simply, make the product as you would want it made for yourself. Her philosophy became firmly instilled during her training as a seamstress in post-war Italy.

To cultivate a passion for excellence, her instructor would throw any imperfect creations from the second story of the work room onto the street below. Under such tutelage, Luisa very quickly acquired a desire to excel in all of her sewing projects and continually produced work of an extremely high standard.

In 1960, Luisa emigrated to Canada to begin a new life. She desperately wanted to use the skills she had acquired, and brought with her two things this country can always use; a sincere desire to work and a strong determination to succeed. But things were not that simple. Luisa was new to the country, and spoke no English. So, although she knew what she wanted to do, her dreams seemed to be out of reach and she found it very difficult to find suitable work.

Luisa got married and settled into family life, but the desire to work and use her skills never waned. Her husband suggested that Luisa might try working from home. It was a viable option, since it would allow her to pursue her love of sewing and design, but at the same time enable her to be home for her children. So, with a little rearranging and organizing, the basement of her home became her workplace. Finally, she was able to indulge herself in her love of sewing, and soon began to build up a customer base. Word spread, and before long Luisa had gained a solid reputation for producing high quality custom window treatments and draperies.

All her hard work and determination paid off. Several years after her arrival in Canada, the success of her home-based business finally allowed her to open her own shop Luisa’s Draperies (today known as Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd.) on Woolwich Street in Guelph. Her reputation continued to grow, and the business flourished. Since those early years, Luisa’s children have pursued educational avenues that allow them to work with their mother and further enhance the business services. Luisa’s daughter, Paula, is an Interior Decorator, and her son, Marco, is educated in Business and Marketing.

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Fortunately for her customers, Luisa’s inherent desire for excellence has been passed on to her children. Paula has a gift for seeing through the eyes of her customers. She balances an aptitude for listening with a talent for seeing. Paula uses a simple phrase as part of her mandate: Ask, Listen, Recommend.

Her well-honed skills will ensure perfect colour and design co-ordination to meet with your highest standards. Her suggestions and advice are invaluable to customers seeking those perfect finishing touches to their home. When you consider the partnership of mother and daughter, you will quickly realize that they work together with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. These are two ladies who each strive for perfection.

With a solid background in marketing, Marco proudly steers the business side of Luisa’s Draperies.

Luisa is a wonderful lady with a tremendous warmth of character. She truly loves what she does, and this love of her craft shows in the magnificence of her creations.

All the draperies at Luisa’s store are exclusively custom made to the specifications of her clients. The library of fabrics is huge.

There are literally thousands of examples to choose from, and most of the beautiful materials are imported directly from Spain, Portugal and Italy. Your design requirements can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish, but you can be sure that your finished draperies will be the envy of all who visit your home.

The sample draperies on display in the store will give you some idea of the calibre of work produced by Luisa. They are simply gorgeous, and just a small example of what can be created by this talented lady.

It doesn’t stop at the drapes either. The finished products can be hung on some of the fashionable designer rods and finials that are also available at Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. Custom bedding is another service pro-

vided by Luisa. This is a fantastic gift idea for the ‘person who has everything‘, and would also make a fabulous and unique wedding gift for the happy couple. The shop also has a fine selection of blinds by well known manufacturers such as Hunter Douglas, Levolor and Shade o-Matic. The fitted Plantation or California Shutters are becoming very popular these days, and Luisa’s Draperies carries nice examples of these as well.

Something else to consider. Many new homes nowadays have the feature ‘arch’ window, that is often set high up above the door or main window. This type of window can be difficult to dress, but Luisa’s Draperies has the solution. It is a “true, retractable arch window blind”. Made by Macadam Blinds, this blind comes in white and can be custom made to fit the perfect arch, the circle segment or the elliptical type of window.

You can choose cord operation or remote control - this latter option would be perfect for those windows placed too high to reach.

While on the subject of remote control, Luisa can provide motorization for all types of window blind and drapery selections. As a Hunter Douglas certified motorization specialist, products like Silhouette, Luminette, Duettes and Roller Shades can all be automated and incorporated into smarthome construction. This can be a wonderful option for someone interested in the convenience of automation and a desire to maximize the insulating value of window treatments for the home. Or you might just love those remote controls!

It has been 50 years since Luisa set foot on Canadian soil. She brought with her a tradition of excellence. That tradition continues today. Luisa has achieved so much since she arrived here. Above all else, she still loves to sew. Her enthusiasm has never waned. And Luisa will tell you, in perfect English, that it never will.

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Fire Prevention week

OCT. 6 - 12 PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES

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Wellington County residents urged to help prevent kitchen fires WELLINGTON CTY. The best way to prevent kitchen fires is to never leave cooking unattended, says Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson.

The chief’s advice comes as part of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 to 12 - and its theme to “Prevent Kitchen Fires.�

Officials say unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries in the province. “Often when we’re called to a fire that started in the kitchen, the residents tell us that they only left the kitchen for a few minutes,� said Richardson. “Sadly, that’s all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. Help keep our community safe by taking responsibility to prevent fires from starting in the first place.�

Important steps to prevent kitchen fires include: - pay attention when cooking, especially if using oil or high temperatures. If leaving the room for any reason, turn off the stove; - wear tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when using the stove. Loose, dangling clothing can easily catch fire; - keep a proper fitting lid near the stove. If a pot catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove; - never attempt to move a burning pot; - keep a close eye on anyone who is drinking alcohol and attempts to cook; - keep combustible items such as cooking utensils, dishcloths, paper towels and pot holders a safe distance from the

stove; and - keep children away from the stove. Make sure electrical cords are not dangling from counter tops, as they could be pulled over by small children.

Wellington County Fire Departments will be holding a number of events throughout next week to raise public awareness about Fire Prevention Week and the importance of preventing kitchen fires.

For more information on Wellington County fire departments, contact: - Centre Wellington, call 519-843-1950 or visit http:// cwfirerescue.webs.com; - Erin, call 519-8554407 or visit www.erin.ca/ Departments/Fire; - Guelph-Eramosa, call 519-856-9637 or visit http://

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get.on.ca/town-hall/fire-department.aspx; - Mapleton, call 519-6382949 (Drayton station) or 519638-2000 (Moorefield); or visit http://www.mapletonfirerescue.com; - Minto, call 519-343-3735 (Palmerston station), 519-3278411 (Clifford) or 519-3383046 (Harriston); follow on Twitter @mintofiredept; or visit http://www.mintofiredept. on.ca; - Puslinch, call 519-8376090 or visit http://www. puslinchfirerescue.ca; and - Wellington North, call 519-848-3500 (Arthur station) or 519-323-1441 (Mount Forest); or visit http://www. wellington-north.com/residents/emergency-fire-services. aspx.

(NC) - We all know how essential it is to install smoke alarms in our homes, and to replace them every 10 years whether they are battery powered or hardwired. But one lingering question remains: What type of alarm should be installed in which location?

With answers to this, industry leader Kidde Canada gets rid of the guesswork with its new line of ‘worry-free’ alarms. Each one is colour-coded to suggest where best to install it, and has features that match.

Targeted areas are hallways, near kitchens, in bedrooms, and in general living areas. “Installing or replacing smoke alarms shouldn’t be confusing,� says Carol Heller, a home safety expert for the company. “We make it simple to find the right alarm for each room in your home by identifying the recommended location right on the package.�

Specific alarm features match its recommended use.

For example, a talking alarm that speaks out a warning for fire is recommended for bedrooms. An alarm with a powerful LED light is suggested for hallways. An alarm that has both a smoke and CO sensor is suggested for general living areas – and one that is designed to significantly reduce false alarms is recommended for near the kitchen.

As well, all new models have sealed lithium batteries that last 10 years from activation.

That means no more batteries to replace until it’s time to replace the alarm itself.

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The Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department recommends you follow the recipe for Fire Safety and stop kitchen fires before they start!

Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Keep an eye on what you fry. • Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food. • Keep kids and pets at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from the stove.

Stay alert to avoid stirring up trouble in the kitchen. • Don’t use the oven or stovetop if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol or are using drugs.

Make sure flammable objects aren’t near the stove. • Keep anything that can burn a safe distance away from the stove.

Be ready to react fast to a cooking fire. • When in doubt, just get out! • Keep a proper fitting lid near the stove. If a pot catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove. • For an oven or microwave fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

Equip your home for fire safety. • Install and test smoke alarms. • Make and practise a home fire escape plan.

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Fire Prevention week

OCT. 6 - 12 PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES

Fire Prevention 101: Protect yourself from tragedy (NC) – According to Fire Prevention Canada, on average eight Canadians die from fire every week despite the fact that fewer fire losses are reported in Canada.

The non-profit organization has put together the following key fire safety tips to help Canadians protect themselves from such tragedy.

Tip 1: Prevent cooking accidents Taking precautions to prevent cooking fires will

significantly help protect your family and home against fire.

Cooking related fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires in Canada, resulting in many deaths and hundreds of injuries each year according to Fire Prevention Canada. Don’t leave cooking appliances unattended when in use and be very cautious when cooking with oil.

All cooking fires are preventable, so remember to select the proper heat for the food being

prepared and keep your stove top clean and clear at all times.

Tip 2: Prevent smoking accidents Smoking is another significant source of home fires.

In fact, Fire Prevention Canada states that careless smoking is the leading cause of home fire deaths. A smoker falling asleep in an upholstered chair or bed is the most common occurrence.

Never smoke or allow someone to smoke when they are under the influence of medication, al-

cohol or drugs.

Tip 3: Get a monitored smoke detector Lastly, having a monitored smoke detector will alert you to the presence of fire and smoke, giving you crucial notification to escape if needed. Smoke alarms are the first line of defense against a deadly fire, asserts Fire Prevention Canada. The sound of a smoke alarm is your warning to leave the building. By developing a fire escape plan and practicing

nected to a Reliance Protectron monitoring centre, because when the alarm sounds in your home, our monitoring centre is immediately notified,” he explained.

Monitored smoke detectors also eliminate the worry of having to remember to replace the batteries. More information on fire prevention is available at www.fiprecan.ca and www. protectron.com. www.newscanada.com

it often, you will be prepared to react correctly if a fire strikes.

It’s crucial however to ensure that your smoke detector is functional. According to Patrice De Luca, V.P., Marketing and Customer Care for Reliance Protectron Security Services, 41% of residential fires where the smoke alarm did not operate, the problem was due to the battery.

“Smoke detectors can save lives, especially if they’re con-

Kitchen fires are the focus of Fire Prevention Week 2013 (NC) - Recent statistics show that across North America, cooking was involved in 156,300 home fires that caused more than 470 deaths, 5,390 injuries and $1 billion in property damage.

This is why the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council are taking aim at preventing kitchen fires during this year’s Fire Prevention Week running from October 6-12.

“Kitchen activity is the

number one cause of home fires, so we need to warn and educate families,” says Stephen Gamble, a fire chief and president of the CAFC. “Working with teachers and fire departments we will give families the recipe they need to prevent kitchen fires and to escape safely if one occurs.”

The CAFC, with support from its partner organizations, will send educational materials via Scholastic right into primary classrooms.

Teachers can follow lesson

plans and give kids ‘homework’ to be done with their parents.

Contests during this time will encourage participation – and classroom visits by local firefighters are also popular during Fire Prevention Week.

Key kitchen safety pointers include: - never leave the room when you are cooking and keep pot handles turned in; - keep anything flammable away from the stove, including your clothes;

- don’t use the oven or stovetop if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol or used drugs; and - if a small grease fire starts, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner.

“An escape plan is also essential,” Gamble says.

“When a smoke alarm sounds, everyone needs to calmly know what to do and where to go. Planning two ways out of each room greatly increases your chances of getting out safely.”

Carol Heller is a home fire safety specialist with Kidde Canada, a leading company in the design and manufacture of smoke and monoxide alarms.

She adds two additional tips.

“If you’ve taken down your smoke alarm or removed the batteries because of a false alarm, it won’t be working when you need it most. So as part of creating an escape plan with your kids, also make sure smoke alarms are installed and fully powered on every storey of your home.

“And remember that smoke alarms wear out, so do replace them every 10 years whether they are battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.”

Kidde is a major partner in the CAFC’s Fire Prevention Week campaign.

A free home escape plan template, contest details and more kitchen safety tips can be found online at www.safeathome.ca/recipe. www.newscanada.com

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Fire Prevention week

OCT. 6 - 12 PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES

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This year, Enbridge has donated $100,000 to expand Project Zero, a public education program aimed at reducing residential fire and carbon monoxide deaths to zero. Since the launch in Toronto in 2009, Enbridge has supported the delivery of Project Zero to 34 Ontario communities.

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gram of its kind in the Town of Erin and all involved with the project are excited that the Town of Erin Fire Department was selected to participate in this program.

The Town of Erin Fire Department, in partnership with East Wellington Community Services (EWCS), is distributing 184 combination fire and carbon monoxide alarms to vulnerable individuals of Erin, including families with small children and area seniors and/ or their related caregivers.

“This program is a wonderful partnership and is another

way that East Wellington Community Services works together within the community to help those who need it the most and, in this case, help prevent residential fires or poisoning caused by carbon monoxide,” said Erika Westcott, manager of community and volunteer services with EWCS. “We want everyone to be safe - especially those clients who are most at risk for not having a proper alarm system in place.”

Fire Chief Dan Callaghan said, “The town is excited to have this wonderful opportuni-

Stop to think about Fire Prevention Week (NC) House fires are more common than we think, so there’s no time like the present to stop and evaluate the different safety measures you have in place.

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 6 to 12, so here are some helpful protection tips to get you started: - make sure your smoke alarms are working. Check them once a month, clean them

every six months and change the batteries at least once a year. For added safety, install smoke alarms on all levels of your home, primarily near bedrooms.; - have a fire escape plan for your family and practice it. Also make sure everyone in your household knows where your designated meeting place is outside; - make sure all of your electrical appliances and cords have a recognized seal of approval, like the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). It’s also a good idea to use appliances that have an automatic shut-off; - check electrical cords, re-

placing ones that are cracked or frayed. Also, never overload electrical outlets with too many extension cords; - check your residential fire extinguisher and ensure it is stored in an easy to access location in case of emergency; and - when renovating or building, use fire resistant materials to increase the level of safety in the home. Very popular, for example, is a Roxul product called Safe n’ Sound insulation and as a quality, stone wool product it is non-combustible with a melting temperature of 1,177°C. The Fire Marshal’s Public Safety Council (firesafety-

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ty through Project Zero to help provide safety measures for those in our community who need it the most.”

Added Erin fire prevention officer Len Papp, “Combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, when properly installed and maintained, provide an early warning that is needed to help residents safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure.”

For more information on this project or for people to determine if they are qualified to receive an alarm units, contact Wescott at 519-833-9696.

Fax: 519-822-7752

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council.com), Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (cafc.ca), and Fire Prevention Canada (fiprecan.ca) are all excellent resources for safety tips.

- www.newscanada.com

Eden House residents, staff and management recognizes the leadership, dedication and commitment of the Guelph/ Eramosa Fire Department, Rescue Unit, OPP and Ambulance Services.

From your friends at Centre Wellington Fire & Rescue!

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CWDHS Falcons kicked off campaign with first pre-season tournament

Club finals - Mixed doubles ‘A’ champions Noreen Taylor and Blair Winch, left, pose with finalists Ian Newman and Jane Newman at their recent match during the Elora Racquets tennis championships.

Champions and finalists each received a photo of themselves in an engraved frame. Other champions at the club this year were as follows: Owen Royal and Tess Royal won ‘B’ mixed doubles over Don Antosh and Cathy Clark; Noreen Taylor and Denise Martin won the ‘A’ women’s doubles over Jane Newman and Lynne Vink; Dan Anderson and Tom Watkins claimed the ‘A’ men’s doubles title defeating Blayne Shore and David Gillis; Tom Watkins beat Scott Hannay for the ‘A’ men’s singles crown; and Dan Anderson beat Dale Taylor in the ‘B’ men’s singles final. submitted photo

Season ends for Puslinch minor soccer ABERFOYLE - Another season has come to an end for the Puslinch Minor Soccer Club (PMSC).

Officials say the club has record enrollment for the 2013 season, with Timbits teams (ages 3 to 8) playing each Saturday, seven travel house league teams in the Escarpment Soccer League, and seven rep teams participating in the South West Regional Soccer League.

The season included practices and games, a number of tournaments, a phenomenal family barbecue day, and “many happy and skillful kids,” league officials state.

Under the PMSC’s approach of education and skill development first, the players thrived, improved and had fun, the league states.

The Timbits season began May 25 and ran thru August 24. Overall the club saw a 14% increase in players, with membership increases across all age categories.

“Our most significant increase was in the under-4/5 co-ed division which saw an increase of 53% and four additional teams,” league officials said.

In 2013 select players were chosen from each boys and girls team in the Under 8 division. These players participated in a Friday evening soccer festival organized through the Southwest Regional Soccer League.

This was PMSC’s initial year for participation in the festivals. Officials say the program was very successful and plans are being made to expand PMSC participation in 2014.

This year also saw the implementation of a uniform and equipment collection program for Haiti.

By the end of the season, the PMSC had collected over 100 “gently used” uniforms and various pieces of equipment for distribution through missionaries to children in Haiti.

Planning is now underway for a winter training program for Timbits. For details please check the PMSC website at www.puslinchsoccer.ca League officials would like to thank its sponsor, Tim Hortons Restaurant in Aberfoyle (for the uniforms, awards and the free frozen lemonade after the games), as well as all of its many other sponsors.

“Big thanks go out to all the volunteers that give up much

time to ensure the success of the club,” stated league officials, including coaches, assistant coaches, managers, people on the board, website administrators and schedulers.

Preparation for the 2014 rep season begins with fall tryouts.

For information visit www. puslinchsoccer.ca.

FERGUS - The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Falcons girls basketball team travelled to Waterloo-Oxford District High School recently to compete in its first pre-season tournament.

The girls were short handed and played their first game under a new head coach. The young Falcon women came out playing on all cylinders against a team from Preston High School in Cambridge.

The Falcons showed no sign of nerves, going up 29-6 at half. The Falcons kept pressing the Panthers in the second half with strong shut-down defense

by Jenna Lindhorst and Chloe Humber.

The addition of Taylor Luther at half helped the girls finish off the Panthers 43-16, for their first win of the season.

The Falcons were led by Chloe Trapp, Kristen Gara and Maddie Fennell, who scored 20, 9 and 8 points respectively.

In the second game of the two-day tournament, the girls got matched up against an

equally short handed Resurrection Crusaders team from Kitchener/Waterloo.

Coach Steven Dow said the girls showed they were not afraid to compete with a bigger and more physical team.

The return of Kayla Teeter from injury seemed to allow the girls to use their creativity to find open shots and end the half tied at 19. The second half proved that the team still had some work to do as the Falcon offense slowed, but was led

by Gara, with a team high 12 points.

The Falcons advanced to play the hosts Waterloo-Oxford in the tournament championship game. The short bench and limited practice time seemed to show, as the Falcons seemed to lose their wings going down 26-10 at half. The girls did find one thing in the game that had been missing.

The Falcon defense returned to limit the high-flying Crusader offence to four points in the fourth quarter. The strong defense was anchored around

Rachel O’Brien and the swift hands of Nicki Sinkner.

The Falcons ended up falling 41-14 to the tournament champions, Waterloo-Oxford.

The teams leading scorer was again Gara, with five points.

“The coaching staff and I are extremely thrilled with the effort and growth we saw this weekend. The girls went from a group of athletes that did not even know if they would have a team, to a force to be reckoned with,” said coach Dow. “Each one of the girls stepped up at one point or another to help the team with their individual strengths. We as a team still have a lot to work towards with our new offense and gaining chemistry, but regardless, today was fun to watch...

“I see many areas I need to work with these girls to fix some holes but the girls proved they are stronger than any of us had expected.”

The Falcons began their District 10 regular season on Sept. 17.

Tourney champs - The Grand River Mustangs girls Atom BB hockey team captured the gold medal at the Markham-Stouffville Starsfest Tournament Sept 20 to 22 with a record of 4-1-0. Team members include: Madison Bender, Lynsey Goodwin, Megan Gunn, Ria Hamilton, Kendra Harkins, Brynn Hattle, Logan Jefferies, Carson Lean, Leah LeCourtois, Kate Mabey, Landyn Meadows (absent), Erin Pettifer, Carolina Rossi, Erin Sinclair. Coaches are Mike Bender, Ryan Black, Jeff Hamilton, Kirk Harkins, John Jeffries and Dave LeCourtois. submitted photo

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September County Council Highlights

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• Crime Stoppers of Gueph/ Wellington was presented with a cheque for $2,210.74, proceeds from the annual County OPP auction.

Cheque Presentation At the September 26 County Council Meeting, Warden Chris White, Mark Hanson, Councillor Ray Tout, Staff Sergeant Krista Miller and Inspector Scott Lawson presented Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers with a cheque for $2,210.74 from proceeds of the annual County police auction.

Tax Relief Provisions For Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons With Disabilities 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.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • A low-income senior must be 65 years+, and be in

receipt of benefits under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) programme.

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

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 519.837.2600 x 2940* emmar@wellington.ca

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Accessibility Clerk 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca

• The North Wellington OPP Operations Centre in Teviotdale is in its final construction phase.

• County bursary/grant recipients were announced at County Council.

Green Legacy Order Forms Order forms for the 2014 Green Legacy Tree Planting Programme are now available at www.wellington.ca.

NEW SWS Newsletter Format We’re changing things up!

The SWS fall newsletter will be in a new format. It will be published in the October 18 edition of the Wellington Advertiser. We’ll be wrapping the Inside Wellington section!

Check out our new format for helpful tips and all the latest news from Solid Waste Services.

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