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Second Section January 11, 2013

Art of Diffusion: Robert Seagrove amps up his sound

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 11, 2013

Annual song writing competition returns Jan. 19

FERGUS - The fourth annual Fergus Songwriting Competition returns, hosted by RJ Entertainment, giving artists a chance to compete for a grand prize of $1,500.

The competition will be held at the Brewhouse On The Grand beginning Jan. 19 and running 10 weeks through until the finals on March 23.

Judging will be conducted by a panel that includes two music industry professionals.

Past judges have included Blue Rodeo’s Bob Egan and Paul Sholl of Universal Music.

Each week a minimum of four songwriters will compete for the top spots to qualify them for the semi-final nights, which begin March 9. Ten

qualifiers will move forward to the final night of competition where the top three songwriters will be awarded prizes, including a first place prize of $1,500.

The competition allows artists exposure to booking agents, bar managers and owners and many that are involved in the music industry on a regular basis, including songwriter peers.

Songwriters must sign up for three songs. Registration and entry guidelines are available at http://robbiehancock. com/rj_entertainment.html.

There is an entry fee of $40.

For more information contact robbiejhancock@gmail. com or visit www.robbiehancock.com.

New exhibit highlights skateboarding culture GUELPH - The public is invited to Guelph Civic Museum’s opening of kNOw Skateboarding: 60 Years of Skateboarding Culture, a unique exhibit that uncovers the underground world of skateboarding, open now from 7pm to 9 pm.

“News of the upcoming exhibit is already creating a buzz among skateboarding aficionados far and wide,” said Bev Dietrich, manager of Guelph Museums.

“This is a truly unique exhibit and we fully expect that it will draw many new visitors to the museum.”

Featuring an array of arti-

facts and articles documenting skateboarding’s origins, innovations and icons, kNOw Skateboarding will take visitors on a decade-by-decade ride through skateboarding’s history.

With more than 60 years of history behind it, skateboarding has developed from a do-ityourself invention to a multimillion dollar industry. kNOw Skateboarding: 60 Years of Skateboarding and Skateboard Culture runs at the Guelph Civic Museum (52 Norfolk St.) until June 2.

For more information, call 519-836-1221 ext. 2773 or visit guelph.ca/museum.

Public Service announcements

Families of Grade 4 to 6 students attending Palmerston Public School. Bring your whole family for 9 weeks of family fun, food, games and prizes at our Families and Schools Together evenings.

Tuesdays, starting Jan. 22, 5:30-8pm, includes dinner. Free.

Register by calling Jill Hope at the school 519-343-3520 x227 or Lucy Ferguson 519-994-7735. *** 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. *** Improve Your Health, Flexibility And Balance With Fung Loy Kok-Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health. All are welcome to new beginner classes starting Monday Jan. 14, 5:30-7:15pm or Wednesday Jan. 16 at 9:30-11:30am and 6:45-8:45pm. 54 Cardigan Street, Guelph Telephone 519-836-7390.

Fri. Jan. 11

“Miracle Service”. Everyone welcome. Come for prayer and expect a miracle. King Hotel 112 King St. Palmerston. 7:30pm.

For more info. contact Mike Gordon 519-763-4375 or 519-8295424.

sat. Jan. 12

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree. Dance, sing, play. 519-323-1591. *** Harriston Minto Agricultural Society Annual Meeting. 8pm at Seniors Hall, Train Station, Harriston, For more information contact Laverne Stinson, 519-338-5566 or 519-338-3903. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship.

Mon. Jan. 14

The annual meeting of the Ennotville Historical Library will be held at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Sun. Jan. 13

Guelph Optimist Club

Listowel Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-291-2569.

Friday, January 11th, Serving 5-7pm

Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. *** Fergus-Elora Rotary is pleased to have Dr. Duncan speaking on the topic of “Asking the Animals”. Please visit www.ferguselorarotary.com.

Roast Beef Dinner All You Can Eat

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

Adults $15, Under 8 $5.

Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581

A New Year Celebration Everyone welcome.

Sunday January 13th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Victoria Park Seniors Centre 150 Albert St. W. Fergus

Tues. Jan. 15

Wed. Jan. 16

Orangeville & Area M.S. Support Group. Third Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm. Westside Secondary School, Rm.#124. 300 Alder St., Orangeville. Call Diane 519-941-3712. *** Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting: 7:30pm. Victoria Park Centre, Fergus. Our first meeting of the new horticultural year. Memberships $10. Everyone welcome. For info. call Roberta at 519-843-5892. *** Guelph-Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Public Talk “Today’s Sustainable Building”. Speaker Ben Polley, 7pm. 10 Carden Street, Guelph. Contact Susan Ratcliffe susarat@gmail.com. No charge; all welcome. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226. General Meeting, 8pm.

Thurs. Jan. 17

Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott

“Take Off Pounds Sensibly” (TOPS) Open House, 7-8pm.

Palmerston United Church (side door). Weight-loss / success, non-profit low cost program. For more info. call 519-343-2046.

Fri. Jan. 18

Sunday January 13, 2013 share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

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

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

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

Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting. Alma Bible Chapel. Trade Show, Registration and Social 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm. Tickets $15/person for a complete roast beef dinner, $10 Wellington County 4H Beef Member. Please preregister by Jan. 11. 519-338-2832. *** Euchre. Harriston Legion Branch 296. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Until Jan. 26. Elora Community Theatre presents an adult comedy entitled A Dying Family Tradition at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

Tickets: 519-787-1981. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226. Wing Night, 6-8pm. All you can eat $14.

No take outs available. Ent. by Debbie Bayshaw.

sat. Jan. 19

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Bill Beattie Band. *** Arthur Agricultural Society Annual Meeting, 10am at the Arthur Community Centre, Potluck lunch at noon. Penny Table, Speaker.

All welcome. *** The Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo/Wellington concert. Bright Side - Songs of Warmth in a Cold Season. Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph at 8pm. For more info. and tickets contact Brenda Eckhardt at 519-323-1008. ***

Adult / Senior Ice Skating. Fergus Brass Band plays centre ice.

8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost for the band night is $10. Contact 519-836-1015. *** Rock-Vegas Night. Fun evening of chances on the spin of the wheel: over $3,000 in prizes. Free admission. 8pm, at Rockmosa Community Center, Rockwood. Hosted by: Sacred Heart Fundraising Committee, 519-856-4711. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226. Jamboree. 2-5pm. For more info. call Nancy 519-848-5702. *** West Montrose Family Campground - Blues Bash 8:30pm. $10 per person - adults only. For all Campers and Friends of Campers to get them over the winter blues and start thinking about the camping season coming soon. No advance tickets, pay at the door.

For more info. 519-835-1016.

Sun. Jan. 20

Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.

Everyone is welcome. *** Jamboree. Harriston Legion Branch 296. Admission $5. Doors open at noon. Entertainment:1pm. Supper $10, 4:30pm. Everyone welcome. For more info. call 519-338-2843.

mon. Jan. 21

Don’t Be “Board”: Gaming at the library. 2:30-3:30pm. Warm up with an afternoon of gaming at the Hillsburgh Branch, Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. Enjoy a variety of board games and yummy snacks. For all ages. Please register 519-855-4010.

Tues. Jan. 22

Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. *** Guelph Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting 7:30pm.

Guest Speaker Sean Fox will guide us through the proper techniques to prune trees and bushes. Dublin Street Church, 68 Suffolk Street N. New members welcome. *** Fergus-Elora Rotary will have their annual Robbie Burns Luncheon. Please visit www.ferguselorarotary.com.

Wed. Jan. 23

Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Annual General Meeting and Potluck. 6:30pm, Heritage River Retirement Community, 25 Wellington Drive, Elora. Gerrie Hergott, an expert on bees and making honey, will be the guest speaker. Please bring one potluck item and your own dishes and cutlery. Everyone welcome!

THURS. JAN. 24

Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest, 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Harriston Legion Branch #296 Dinner. 5-7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12, $6, Preschoolers Free. Come on out and enjoy a home cooked meal. For more information call 519-338-2843.

Fri. JAN 25

Knox Presbyterian Church Palmerston Roast Beef Dinner. 2 Sittings 4:30 & 6pm. Tickets $13 per person. Under 12 years $6.

For tickets call 519-343-3428 or 519-343-3144. *** Fergus contra dance series continues with live music by Relative Harmony. Victoria Park Field House, 150 Albert St. W., Fergus.

8-10:30pm. Admission $10, students $8, youth with adult free. No partner or previous experience necessary. All dances are taught and called. Contact: Janice Ferri 519-843-9971. *** Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. $12, Alma Community Centre. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Delicious bone-in baked ham with scalloped potatoes. 6-7pm. No sermon & no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted & gluten-free available. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “The one with the big white spire”

Sat. JAN 26

Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Swan Creek. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226. Karaoke 8:30pm.

sun. JAN 27

Palmerston Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-343-2004.

Tues. JAN 29

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

Wed. JAN 30

Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society meeting. 7:30pm at Trinity United Church in Grand Valley. We have an awesome line up of guest speakers this year and to kick it off we have Barry van der Veer discussing “From Radio to Garden”. Please join us.

All are welcome.

For more events go to: www.wellingtonadvertiser.com

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 11, 2013 PAGE THREE

Art of Diffusion: Robert Seagrove amps up his sound

by Kelly Waterhouse

ROCKWOOD - In a musical age of digital re-mastering and techno-beats or voice-altering programs, recording music has become an art of using technology to master a unique sound.

But for career musician Robert Seagrove, the new sounds in music have nothing on the tried and true pure sounds generated through the equipment of the past. From recording machines and mixers to microphones and amplifiers, even the relics have a treasured place in the past and the future of music production, he believes.

“The digital technology is industry standard and it’s good stuff, but it isn’t special,” Seagrove said.

And special is the sound for which he aims.

For Seagrove, as much a music collector as a musician, the only way to attain the sound he wanted for his own compositions was to build a recording studio and make his music his way.

Neptune Sound Studio is nestled in a secluded location on the outskirts of Rockwood.

The professionally-designed recording studio is a dream turned reality for the classically-trained musician and singer/ songwriter.

“The building is a Kwanzaa hut, basically a small airplane hanger,” said Seagrove. “The idea [in design] was it is not bad for acoustics.”

To add to the sound quality inside, he added an extra internal wall to create a mirroring effect, which the artist likens to a church sound.

The creative lair is also home to his impressive collection of rare music equipment and the workshop space he uses to design, build, modify and repair collected pieces of high-end music equipment - all with the intention to revive the quality of sound and function of the musical antiquities for a

modern use.

It all begins at the helm of his recording console, a Neve 8014, a unit that comes with an impressive musical legacy of its own, which made the sought-after piece of equipment, purchased through a broker, worth the wait for the musician.

“I had to wait for the equalizer because it was being used on the Joshua Tree [by U2] recording,” explained Seagrove, adding the unit was in the hands of rock and roll royalty, with Canadian producer Daniel Lanois. That only added to the anticipation and ultimate gratification for the day the Neve 8014 arrived at Neptune Studios.

“There weren’t very many of these made,” Seagrove said, of the console originally built in 1971. “They’re all made by hand. They are built to last probably more than a lifetime.

It has never let me down.”

While the massive console looks intimidating to the uneducated, Seagrove insists it is user-friendly.

“The layout is quite simple.

Neves are the console of choice for producers, for the sound.

They are handmade and handwired. Creator Rupert Neve was just such a detailed man,” said Seagrove.

One of his proudest collections are the 16-track Studer A80 master series, with an analogue master tape machine, with two Studer RC master recorders, stereo and mono.

“I bought this from CBC, through a broker. They weren’t using them anymore,” he said, noting the machines are models from 1982, used in the national broadcaster’s Studio 7. “The sound and the construction is very special in these machines.

I was lucky to get them. Not all studios have them anymore.”

They are costly to run - tapes cost $300 - but for Seagrove, it’s worth the expense.

“Sixteen track machines

At the creative helm - Musician and producer Robert Seagrove works his Neve 8014 console, a unit that comes with its own impressive musical legacy and is now a cherished piece of equipment at Neptune Sound Studios.

Cover photo - Seagrove warms up his vocals for a track using his Neumann U47 microphone, which the artist refurbished back to its original specifications to create what he calls a “coloured sound.” photos by Kelly Waterhouse

sound better. I wanted a bigger sound,” he said. “It’s a warmer sound. They are just a beautiful, plush sounding quality. It has more colourful sound.”

Seagrove acknowledges the importance of digital recording, having an AKAI digital and Pro Tools TDM system in his studio too. As a producer, he appreciates the flexibility offered for music produced through these machines.

“You get more of a threedimensional quality to the sound. It adds something to the sound that digital just can’t offer,” he said.

one of several he owns.

“They just sound fantastic,” Seagrove said, adding they were the microphone of choice for music legends such as The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Elvis.

“These microphones are really hard to come by. Big studios that have them don’t part with them,” Seagrove said.

“They have a vacuum tube that produces a flat response.

It’s a coloured sound,” described Seagrove. “It sounds big, warm, fat and friendly. It’s just a great mic. They’re the best to get in my books.”

“The digital technology is industry standard and it’s good stuff, but it isn’t special.”

- Robert Seagrove, of Neptune Sound Studios “They were George Martin’s favorite too,” Seagrove said, which he acknowledges making ownership of these devices satisfying as a collector.

“Studer and Neve - that combination is a classic sound,” he said, noting that the two devices were created at the same time, to work and compliment one another. “It’s a recognizable sound.”

His collection also includes Collins tube and Ampex tube microphone amplifiers dating back to the 1950s. He says those bring out the richness of sound from his Neumann U47 SVF14M original microphone,

Rockin’ out - Seagrove is happiest playing his electric guitar, especially through his customdesigned speakers, the Electro Acoustic Sound Diffuser. His invention allows sound to be amplified in a spread out fashion, projecting a lower frequency.

This is where the musician’s passion for refurbishing equipment comes in.

“Like most of these particular microphones, the original obsolete vacuum tube had been replaced,” Seagrove explained.

“This meant taking some time out to rework the microphone back to the original voltage, current and ultimately the sound.”

Toying about with equipment inspired the musician, an electric-guitarist by heart, to configure the ultimate electronic amplifier for his instrument of choice.

The Electro Acoustic Sound Diffuser is Seagrove’s own invention and it is now gaining industry acceptance for other collectors with a limited distribution through music retailers.

The amplifier has a rotating baffle that Seagrove describes as having a “chorusing-type” sound.

“I built it from scratch, but it has been about 25 years in the making,” Seagrove said.

“I was trying to find a way to retain the sound without it being directional ... trying to figure out a speaker that would interpret that and not be a killer loud sound.”

Seagrove figured: why not make it so they turn?

To accomplish this, he created the Seagrove Folded Horn, to project lower frequencies. He mounted a motor and designed a circuit to keep the motor quiet, using jet aircraft switches in a custom-framed cabinet.

“The amps are to spread the sound out and not have sound coming at you in a direct force.

It should be at a decent volume-

but not come straight at you.”

A self-described perfectionist to the core, Seagrove said, “I want this to be the best electric guitar speaker ever made.”

Guitar enthusiasts will find the amplifiers locally at Long and McQuade retailers.

Adding to his instrument collection, Seagrove has a 1941 Hammond C Organ, from the Fergus area.

“It’s a tone-wheel organ.

They are really sought after,” he said.

Neptune Studios has become a secluded music sanctuary, and Seagrove makes no apologies for his obsession with music. He hopes other musicians will join in the process.

“I have specialized equipment that is really hard to find that is sought after by producers,” Seagrove said. “I’ve always wanted people to record here but I never advertise. I do welcome artists to come.”

Collaborating with other artists makes his dedication to the studio all the more exciting.

Accomplished artists like Peter Appleyard, Gregg Dechert (former member of Uriah Heep, the David Gilmour Band, Bad Company, Dream Academy, and Featherwheel with Seagrove), and Randall Coryell (of Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, Alannah Myles, the Marigolds), to name a few.

Seeking perfection in his studio equipment is as important to Seagrove as creating a product of sound and expression that is true to his musical roots. The release of his new album, Art of Diffusion, is the result of his achievement of both, he said.

“When you are your own producer ... I get so picky. It is never good enough,” said Seagrove, who notes that at some point, creatively, he has to take a step back and let go.

“I’m happy with where I am with the music, but I am always critical.”

The result is a 12-track album that includes original songs, written and produced

by Seagrove, plus three cover songs that venture into the domain of Sinatra, Bobby Darin, April Stevens and Nino Tempo.

“When I got back into music, I drop everything, because you can only do one thing right. Especially if you are recording. You have to put everything into it,” Seagrove said.

Refurbishing equipment to get the right sound was essential for this record.

“I was finally able to record my speakers. I rebuilt the

tube amplifiers and mastered through my Studer machines.

The sound on them is just so good. I am thrilled with it.”

The overhaul of the Neumann U47 microphone was an important part of the finished product.

“I know now that the sound is right. The before and after is like night and day. I felt that getting the original sound of the microphone was important for the new record,” Seagrove said.

“Its the first record that I’ve recorded with my new speaker [the diffuser], so that’s how I came to the name.”

It was important to the sentiment of the music too, with tracks such as Sinatra’s The Best is Yet to Come.

“It’s one of the best recordings I’ve ever heard in my entire life,” said Seagrove of the original recording. “I had always marveled at the way Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra, with Quincy Jones conducting, covered that song.”

To make it his own, Seagrove put his own sound to the song.

“I rearranged the guitar track so that I could play the guitar track, horn lines included, and not have to overdub.”

For his original songs, Seagrove has added several tracks such as Strange Loco Motive, which he considers a complex piece. She’s into the mind is a satirical, fun song while Please Don’t Look was inspired by a dream.

“Great songs come from dreams,” Seagrove said.

It was a dream come true to have the musical input of fellow musicians on the record, such as Al Hosack, of Fergus, who put in some of the bass lines, and Steve Zuccala on drums for one track, with Michael Sloski taking up the rest of percussion on the album (Sloski has played with Etta James and Bruce Cockburn).

“This record is a mix of jazz, swing, blues, pop, rock.

There are no studio gimmicks here,” said Seagrove. “The tracks are all played by seasoned musicians live to record.

“Anybody who loves the blues will like this record. It is real people playing soulful music. The producing is very simple. It’s a classic sound.

“I don’t think the music is going to be dated. I’m happy with it.”

Art of Diffusion is available online at www.robertseagrove. com or on iTunes. For more information on Neptune Sound Studios visit www.robertseagrove.com.

sports

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 11, 2013

Atom Bandits steal a win - It came down to a shootout, but the Bandits won their division in the 11th annual 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament on Dec. 31 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

The team players are: Ty Stuckless, Bryce Billings, Owen Starling, Isaiah Bennett, Ethan Ross and Rowan Zettel.

The Atom Smashers - The Atom Smashers forced the Atom Bandits to a shootout, taking second place in their division of the 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Dec. 31. The team includes: Luke May, Simon Nixon, Austin Schnarr, Troy Dyce, Tyson Fuller and Joe Sharp. photos by Kelly Waterhouse

11th annual ‘Pond Hockey’ tournament continues tradition of sportsmanship

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - New Year’s Eve has become a tradition not only to celebrate the end of a year and the beginning of another, but also a celebration of the sport of hockey for young players in Centre Wellington.

For the 11th year, the annual Centre Wellington Minor Hockey 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament has taken to the ice at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

“It’s a totally fun day for

Mathewsons organized a food drive as part of the event.

“Rick asked if the food bank could use the support, because after the holidays he figured they’d have been hit hard and would need help to keep the shelves stocked,” Mathewson said. “So we asked every player to bring along food donations to support the Centre Wellington Food Bank.”

The food donations continued to come in throughout the day.

stepped up, so we stepped up.”

This year players participated from area local leagues, with players from Erin-Hillsburgh, Arthur, Elora and Fergus in all five divisions, from Novice to Midget.

In total, 27 teams competed with six or seven players per team. The top two teams in each division received trophies and each participant received a commemorative T-shirt and food.

New this year, the

the kids, the parents and everybody has fun just taking part in it,” said Jenn Mathewson, who together with her spouse Rick, has taken on organizing the tournament this year for the first time.

“Rick is a local league convenor for the Novice, Atom and PeeWee teams and coach for the Novice select team and the local house league team,” Mathewson said. “We were told the 3-0n-3 event would fall to the wayside if nobody

“We’re grateful to the local businesses and the support of the community for the food bank and for this tournament,” Mathewson said.

In the tournament registration program, Rick stated, “Many thanks to all the volunteers who are donating their time generously to help run the tournament, to the parents who are helping with registration and in the kitchen, to the student timekeepers, the announcers and the rink staff

who accommodate our crazy ice schedules.” He also credits the sponsors, with a reminder for participants and their families to shop locally.

Although the tournament took time to coordinate, Mathewson said both her and Rick were happy with the turnout and the flow of the day.

“The kids love it, the parents love it, and we even have parents whose children aren’t in the tournament who still show up to support the kids.”

Fergus player awarded Sanderson trophy ORANGEVILLE - The Orangeville Northmen Junior A Lacrosse Team held its annual banquet and awards ceremony on Dec 28.

The team celebrated its third national junior champiionship in five years, winning the Minto Cup again in 2012.

Fergus native and fourthyear player Blair Goss was awarded the Coaches Choice Award by head coach Matt Sawyer, of Belwood.

The award was renamed in memory of brothers Ryan and Chris Sanderson, both renowned lacrosse players from Orangeville who passed away within the last 18 months.

Goss is the first recipient of newly-named award.

Thirteen retiring players were also recognized for their contributions to the Junior A Northmen team.

Lacrosse honours - Fergus resident Blair Goss, of the Orangeville Northmen Junior A Lacrosse team, was awarded the Coaches Choice Award, recently renamed in memory of two renowned lacrosse playing brothers, Ryan and Chris Sanderson. submitted photo C

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Minor Lacrosse Association ‘No Tippy Tappy’ Soccer Release Winter Program.

Headed by former Professional Soccer Player Ross Smith, NTT have sessions for ages 5 - 12 beginning mid January. Visit www.notippytappy.com for more details or email Ross: Rossi@notippytappy.com

EARLY BIRD

REGISTRATION DATES 2013 Box and Field Lacrosse Season Offering Lacrosse to Boys and Girls ages 4 -21 January 19, 2013 - 9:00am - 12:00pm - Fergus Sportsplex January 24, 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Elora Community Centre FOR MORE INFORMATION - www.cwmla.com (website) or info@cwmla.com (e-mail)

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 11, 2013 PAGE FIVE

& Wellness

Health

OPEN MIND So SAD

by Janet Fowler

I figured it would be another long winter.

It was only January and my “seasonal symptoms” had already been bothering me for a month. I was feeling tired.

By 3pm I could barely function at work. And I was extra hungry all the time, and craved comfort foods. My zippered skirts and slacks told me I had gained weight.

I wanted to sleep all the time, and had no particular wish to visit with anyone.

Nothing seemed very worthwhile.

This is not my usual view of the world. During the spring and sunny summer months I am filled with energy, have no trouble maintaining my weight and enjoy being sociable with people. So what was it that seemed to happen to me each year during the late fall and winter?

As I was overdue for my flu shot, and planned to visit my doctor anyway, I decided to share with her how I was feeling. After a little probing into my symptoms and their seasonal appearance, she suggested that I may have a disorder know as SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Along with my symptoms, I fit the picture in another way too. I was female, and four times more women than men experience this.

My immediate questions for my doctor were: “What causes it?” and “What can I do about

it?” Luckily, she had answers for both.

“Researchers have tied SAD to a sleep-related hormone called melatonin,” she told me. “This hormone is produced and released in the dark, from the human pineal gland, and this seems to happen to a greater degree during the winter, when the days are shorter and darker.”

As for what I could do about it, there were some pretty concrete answers. There are antidepressant medications, which are standard treatment for depression in general; there is photo therapy or “light therapy”; and there is a combination of the two.

My doctor explained that a “light box” can be rented or purchased for use at home: it is not something you build for yourself.

Many find light therapy has the best effect when used first thing in the morning soon after waking. Most will note improvement quite quickly, often by the third day, and usually by the end of one week.

There are some who don’t respond to light therapy, so rental of a light box might be a good way to go, with purchase if it makes a difference.

My doctor and I agreed I would try this for a few weeks.

If my depressed feelings continued to be unacceptable to me, we would then discuss starting on a medication, as well as exploring other supports such a counseling or self-

help groups.

How am I doing now? So far, I seem to be one who can benefit from light therapy. It is great to have some of my old energy back.

If you can see yourself in some of my story, talk with your doctor. So often there is an answer for things we simply put up with.

To find out more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, consult your health care provider, the internet, library or a mental health organization.

This article was written by Janet Fowler, a retired public health nurse, who shared the story of a personal friend.

It was originally published in 2001 and received positive responses for bringing this common issue out in the open.

The “Open Mind” column is sponsored by individuals and organizations concerned with mental health issues in rural Wellington and Dufferin counties.

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Flu level running high in Ontario TORONTO - Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Arlene King, is urging Ontarians to get their flu shot if they have not already done so due to high levels of influenza activity in the province.

Weekly reports from the health care frontline show high numbers of patients with influenza-like symptoms visiting doctors’ offices and emergency rooms, and higher numbers than usual of lab-confirmed influenza cases, especially in southwestern and eastern Ontario.

The province is also experiencing more respiratory infection outbreaks in institutions

such as long-term care homes.

To date, most of the confirmed influenza cases and outbreaks are due to the influenza A (H3N2) virus. Commonly, when H3N2 is the main circulating influenza virus, illness tends to be more severe.

This year’s flu vaccine is well matched to the influenza A (H3N2) strain circulating throughout Ontario.

The flu vaccine is provided free of charge to everyone six months of age and older who lives, works or attends school in Ontario.

Flu shots are available at doctors’ offices, participating pharmacies and through local

public health units.

If you do get sick, there are a number of steps you can take to prevent the spread of illness to friends and family, such as washing your hands thoroughly and often, sneezing and coughing into your sleeve, and staying home when you’re sick.

Individuals with respiratory illness symptoms are encouraged to access the Flu Assessment Tool at www. ontario.ca/flu.

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

by John C. Benham If you are one of the farmers that do not have an up-to-date Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), now is the time to do it, before the busy season starts again.

Jan. 30 is the first day of the two-day EFP workshop. It will be completed one week later, on Feb. 6. It will be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room 10am to 3pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. No costs. Completing your plan will make you more aware of some environmental improvements you could make with generous financial assistance when the new Cost Share program is announced later this year. Sign up online at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops or call John at 519-846-3394 for more information.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham The Growing Your Farm Profits workshop and workbook will help the workshop attendees to realize where their farm business is at and the areas where they are doing well and the areas where improvements would put the farm business in a better financial position.

The workshop covers such things such as production, marketing, financial management, the structure of the business, succes-

sion planning and more detailed farm business goals. You will not be asked to provide any information that you do not know or do not wish to give.

The workshop and workbook provide a way for you to analyze your situation and set your goals down on paper so each person involved knows the details rather than relying on someone’s memory.

The next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop is to be held Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room. Attendance is required at both sessions. Sessions run from 9:30am to 3pm.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. To sign up on the internet go to: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops or phone Liz at 519-638-3268.

FARM MANAGEMENT CANADA - EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS The Farm Management Canada (FMC) Excellence Award for Agricultural Students is a scholarship competition that is designed to help students develop their communication skills by having the opportunity to voice their opinion on a subject related to farm business management. Submissions are collected from students across Canada and three winners are awarded a $1,000 cash prize to help further their education in agriculture. The award is a great way of connecting with the next generation of farm managers while challenging them to reflect on the important issues facing the industry. Students are asked to submit videos, responding to the following question: Why is innovation an important aspect of a farm’s success? How can farm business management be innovative? Please provide examples. Farm Management Canada must receive the completed online application form no later than Feb. 28. The names of the winners will be announced in March. Visit www.fmc-gac.com.

ON FARM FOOD SAFETY: YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE - Farm Buildings and Access, by Sandra Jones Clothing, footwear and vehicles can carry pathogens between high risk and low risk areas potentially cross contaminating food, surfaces and equipment.

Whenever possible plan your “clean” activities first, followed by your “dirty” activities. This could be as easy as using the tractor to move the compost before using it to move raw manure.

If you can’t alter your schedule, take the extra minute to clean or change your equipment, clothing and footwear in between activities to prevent the spread of unwanted germs and residues.

Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable. For more information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs website at: www. ontario.ca/goodagpractices or call us at 1-877-424-1300.

COMING EVENTS Jan. 16 and 17: Herd Management Conference presented by CanWest DHI. Jan. 16 - Memorial Hall, Tavistock and Jan. 17 PMD Complex, Drayton. Check the website: www.canwestdhi. com.

Jan. 18: Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association, annual general meeting at: Alma Bible Chapel. Trade show and social 5:30pm, dinner 6:30pm. Pre-register for the meal by Jan. 11 to: wellingtoncountycattlemens@gmail.com or phone: 519-338-2832.

Jan. 19: Beef Symposium, in conjunction with the Farm$mart Conference. Mark your calendar and watch for details at: http:// www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/conference/program.html.

Jan. 25: Fergus Agricultural Society Annual Meeting to be held at Barrie Hill United Church. For further information or to RSVP, call Wendy Whittaker at 519-856-9621.

Federal government provides $850,000 to Grain Farmers of Ontario GUELPH - The federal government says it is helping grain farmers continue to grow their businesses with the help of sustainable, innovative, and modern systems and solutions.

Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong recently announced over $850,000 in funding for the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) that will help producers increase yields of corn, soybean and wheat through improved soil health, better pest management and enhanced disease resistance.

“Our government’s top priority remains jobs and economic growth, and investments in research play an important role in keeping the economy strong and creating new opportunities for producers,” said Chong, who made the announcement on behalf of on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.

“Canada’s tens of thousands of successful grain farmers play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, and that is why we are continuously investing to help them be more competitive and reap the benefits of the open market.”

The funding will help GFO lead seven projects that focus on helping grain producers find new pest management solutions and take advantage of proven soil management practices that could increase yields and make crops more sustainable.

The investment will also help producers develop new seed varieties with improved disease resistance and higher protein content.

“Grain Farmers of Ontario’s members receive direct benefit from the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) funding,” said Henry Van

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Ankum, chair of GFO. “The projects funded provide the industry with key information for long-term success and address real on-farm issues.”

One of the projects will specifically study the soil system of a farm in Dunnville, where a farmer has developed a cropping system that is yielding an average of over 275 bushels of corn per acre - more than double the average for the rest of that region.

The study will attempt to find out what makes this field so productive by comparing this farmer’s management practices to the conventional production in neighbouring fields where the same varieties are grown.

The intent is to determine the physical, chemical and microbial properties of this specific cropland so that others can replicate it and achieve similar results.

“Another project explores the relationship between insect damage and fungal toxin accumulation in grain corn,” said Crosby Devitt, manager, research and market development for GFO. The funding is provided through CAAP, a five-year (2009 to 2014), $163-million initiative.

In Ontario, the regional component of CAAP is delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC).

Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Alma Bible Chapel

Trade Show, Registration and Social 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm

Evening highlights include presentations by: Larry Witzel, President, Ontario Livestock Exchange “Past, Present and Future of the Beef Industry” Jim Clark, Exec. Director, Ontario Corn Fed Beef Program & Ontario Cattle Feeders’ Association Trade Show Representatives Presentation of the WCCA 2012 Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award to the most improved Wellington County 4H beef member

Tickets $15.00/person for a complete roast beef dinner $10.00/Wellington County 4H beef member Come when you can, leave when you must, but please pre-register by Friday Jan. 11 for the meal to wellingtoncountycattlemens@gmail.com or 519-338-2832

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Chong announces drought assistance for local farmers FERGUS - WellingtonHalton Hills MP Michael Chong welcomed news that the federal government, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, is delivering relief for livestock producers in Wellington County and Halton Hills who are facing severe forage shortages as a result of this summer’s dry growing conditions.

The governments will

provide assistance through AgriRecovery to help livestock producers with transportation costs incurred in accessing feed for their breeding herds over winter.

“Some farmers in Wellington County and Halton Hills were hit particularly hard during the drought in summer 2012,” said Chong.

“I am pleased that there will be assistance available to

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Growing business - MP Michael Chong, left, with Barry Senft, CEO of the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), at the Guelph announcement of federal government funding of more than $850,000 to help GFO lead seven projects that focus on helping grain producers.

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The Ontario Forage and Livestock Transportation Assistance Initiative will provide up to $2.4 million to help affected livestock producers in designated drought areas of eastern and southwest Ontario cover a portion of the costs of transporting feed to their breeding herds, or breeding herds to areas with surplus feed.

Agricorp will administer the Ontario Forage and Livestock Transportation Assistance Initiative, and more information can be found at http://goo. gl/xjACB. The two components of the

initiative are: up to $0.14 per tonne, per kilometre to assist with the transportation of forage and feed; or up to $0.075 per kilometre, per animal, to move animals to available feed.

This initiative is being delivered under the AgriRecovery Framework, which allows governments to respond to unforeseen disasters that result in high recovery costs for producers.

The federal government is also providing tax deferrals to eligible producers in designated drought areas on the sale of their breeding livestock. To learn more about the areas for the tax deferral provision, visit http://goo.gl/jo7UN.

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Guest Speakers Include: Bruce Kelly from Farm and Food Care. Bruce will speak on aspects of Environment.

Kristen Kelderman from Farm and Food Care. Kristen will speak on the current issues with animal care and welfare.

Producer Profile will come from Stan Martin. How we survived 2011-2012.

Doors open at 11:30am | Dinner at 12:00pm Speakers will begin at 1:00pm Business will begin at 2:30-3:30pm

For tickets and reservations please call: John Otten 519-275-2786 Peter Mettler 519-638-3927 Dave DeVries 519-638-2929

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ENTERTAINMENT Musical production provides historical account of the Barnardo Children

by Kelly Waterhouse ORANGEVILLE - While most people have a basic curiosity of their family ancestry, for Barb Perkins, of Erin, the unravelling of her own family history would inspire her to become a playwright and ultimately, a composer of her grandmother’s legacy in the production Homechild: The Musical.

“There was so much research to do, just finding the family members and reuniting with them,” said Perkins, who spent years travelling and investigating her heritage.

The story is loosely based on the life of Perkins’ paternal grandmother, Hilda T. Williams. It tells the tale of the people who endured the Child Emigration Movement of the early 1900s, known in Canada as the Barnardo Children.

Williams was born in Wales in 1898, the middle child of nine children. After the untimely death of her father, Williams, then eight years old, and three other siblings were placed in custody of an orphanage through the Christian orphanage known as a Barnardo Home, for what was believed to be a temporary care placement.

In 1907, Williams and her siblings, aged six to ten, were shipped to Canada and separat-

Telling her story - Erin playwright Barb Perkins created a historical portrayal of the Barnardo Children in the production of Homechild: The Musical, which is loosely based on the experience of her grandmother, Hilda T. Williams, and her plight of being removed from her family before being sent to Canada in 1907. submitted photo ed into different homes in different communities. It would be years before they reunited as young adults.

Perkins did not know her

grandmother’s personal story until, as an adult, her father shared the story of finding his mother’s family in Wales, while stationed overseas in the

Second World War, Perkins recalls.

The stories inspired Perkins to dig deeper into Williams’ history and tell her story.

“I certainly had never written a musical,” said Perkins of the adventure ahead. Yet she knew the story needed to be put to music, after experiencing the musical culture and tradition of her grandmother’s native land.

“It was an outpouring, something that had to be put to emotion,” she explained.

“Music is an emotional connection for people. Music really touches us.”

In 1997, Perkins’ script was complete. The Charlottetown Festival accepted it to be workshopped as part of its new Canadian work series.

“The work is absolutely true to the nature of my initial script, it’s just more concise now,” said Perkins, who admits the process was humbling, but worthwhile. “There is no place for ego in this story.”

Perkins credits the support of her family for allowing her to share such a personal, tragic family history. But she considers this story one of healing the past by acknowledging it.

“I think the story is very accurate. I was able to base so much of this story on their lives,” said Perkins. “My family was really encouraging and

it added to the reunion process.

This is about reunion and how important that is, how it heals.”

“We premiered the play in Erin, in 2005. Relatives from Wales came to see it. It was very emotional,” Perkins said.

“Then a group from Oakville did it [a production] in 2009 They did a wonderful job. In 2011, another group in Ottawa performed it.”

Perkins suggested it to the Orangeville theatre group.

“Earlier productions of this musical were extremely well received. This story is respectfully presented as a tribute to the Home Children and their descendants,” said Amanda Laughlin, vice president of Orangeville Music Theatre.

“This is an important chapter in the history of Canada and other British colonies. It has been quietly ignored in school texts.”

Added Laughlin, “Twelve per cent of the Canadian population are descendants of Home Children, so the story has wide appeal.”

Going into production in late August, Perkins credits the cast for tackling a steep learning curve in an emotional tale.

“It is a far cry from what they normally do ... they have never heard the songs before, so they’ve had to learn every note from scratch,” she said.

Learning is an important part of the story for Perkins, for both actors and audiences alike.

“Audiences should expect to learn something about what happened. This is Canadian history,” said Perkins. “This is about family ties and how important they are, and how institutions, when they’ve broken them, can impact those ties for generations to come.”

She hopes young audiences will also enjoy the production.

“It may even help Canadian children to appreciate what young Canadian immigrants are going through,” she said.

When asked how she thought her grandmother would perceive the play, Perkins said, “I think she would be really happy because the story has been told and the Barnardo children are being recognized for what they contributed to Canada.”

Homechild: The Musical runs from Jan. 12 to 26 at the Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, at 87 Broadway.

Performances begin at 8pm, with matinees at 2pm on Jan. 13 and 20. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. An additional box office fee is not included.

For tickets contact the box office at 519-942-3423 or visit orangevillemusictheatre.com.

ECT presents A Dying Family Tradition ELORA - The Elora Community Theatre has announced the production of the world premiere, A Dying Family Tradition, by Dianne Lococo.

The adult comedy will be performed at the Fergus Grand Theatre, Jan. 18 to 20, and 24 to 26, with evening perforamnces at 8pm and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.

Seasoned actors, Liz Dennis,

Kate Gregg, James Barry, Jason Seelmann and Emma Barr will bring their considerable talents to this Western Ontario Drama League Festival entry.

Under the able guidance of veteran theatre director Robin Bennett, A Dying Family Tradition promises to be fast paced and hilariously entertaining.

The script follows Cadence, who is all alone in the world

after her mother’s funeral— until her dead mother, Agnes, appears. Then her dead father, Paxton is followed by some lost relatives, sister Melody and half-sister Harmony.

People dying becomes a family tradition.

Tickets are available by calling 519-787-1981 or www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca Reduced prices are available for seniors and students.

Toronto-based folk trio perform Jan. 11 Something to think about - Filmmaker Jon Cooksey contemplates his own demise in the film How To Boil A Frog, screening Jan. 16 at the Erin Legion, part of the 2013 Fast Forward Environmental Film Fest. submitted photo

Fast Forward Eco Film Fest begins Jan. 16 ERIN - Five acclaimed films are on deck to launch Erin’s 2013 Fast Forward Environmental Film Fest beginning Jan. 16 at the Erin Legion.

The first screening, How to Boil a Frog, is a madcap documentary by Vancouver filmmaker Jon Cooksey.

Cooksey teaches all about ‘overshoot’ - too many people using up too much planet way too fast. The serious part of the film - what we can do about this big pickle we’re in - has a huge dollop of Cooksey’s zany wit interwoven through a whole bunch of wonderful and practical wisdom.

The first film in the series is sponsored by Transition Erin and Harmony Acres.

Doors open at the Erin Legion at 6:30pm with the show to begin at 7pm.

The remaining four films in the 2013 Fast Forward series include: - Last Call at the Oasis, Feb. 20, sponsored by Credit Valley Conservation.

- Chasing Ice, Mar. 20, sponsored by Wellington Water Watchers.

- Revolution, April 10, sponsored by Treehaven

Natural Foods.

- Revenge of the Electric Car, May 8, sponsored by Everpure Bio-Diesel.

For more information contact Liz Armstrong at 519833-4676 or Andrea Cuthbert at 519-215-6215, or visit Or http://Aanimad.com/transition/ filmfest.

GUELPH - Folk music trio Beneath the Ice will perform Jan. 11 at St. David and St. Patrick Anglican Church.

The show is a rare opportunity to see these three accomplished musicians join together for an evening of folk music that is both traditional and unique. Self-proclaimed artists of “folk music from the future” the Toronto-based trio are three young women who play a mixture of fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, five string violin and piano.

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The band’s detailed arrangements and diversity in styles respect traditional folk tunes but also add compositions by friends around the world, and band originals.

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Ontario Works Employment Services

NEW early literacy tools for kids!

Wellington County Ontario Works welcomes the opportunity to assist any business with the searching and hiring of new employees. We are committed to matching your organization with the right employee that fits both the job criteria and the spirit of your team, at no cost to you.

Supportive Job Services Programme

The Employment Specialist will introduce you to our talented team who are available to conduct job fairs and interview sessions on site.

Preschoolers and children in elementary school can learn online! Wellington County Library now offers Early World of Learning in our fantastic line up of web resources for kids. Developed by experts on early childhood education, this resource includes three areas for children to explore:

There are two Employment Resource Centres in Guelph and Fergus that will post your available positions, match and pre-screen the candidates, saving you valuable time and cost to your business. Job retention services can also be arranged through our Supportive Job Services programme.

Trek’s Travels has stories, interactive games, and original videos that teach important early childhood themes such as numbers, shapes, colors, opposites and more.

Allow our dedicated Employment Specialist the opportunity to outline the programmes and services that will benefit your human resource needs.

Welcome to Reading was made to help pre- and early readers strengthen phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Know It is an interactive encyclopedia designed for preschool children.

All you need is your Wellington County Library card to access these great resources.

For more information, contact: Mark Granger Employment Specialist E: markg@wellington.ca T: 519.837.2670 x 3492 or 1.800.265.7294

Visit www.wellington.ca/Library to log onto World Book and start learning!

2013 GREEN LEGACY PROGRAMME Order forms available!

W INTER F EST January 19, 20, 21 1:00 to 4:30 pm A celebration of winter with special outdoor and indoor activities each day!

Please check our website for admission and details.

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This spring, over 159,000 trees will be planted all over Wellington County!

Order early to avoid disappointment.

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

GUELPH-WELLINGTON ECONOMIC SUMMIT Share your ideas! There will be a group brainstorming session in the morning and an action planning session in the afternoon.

Tuesday, January 15 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph • Workforce skills development • Innovation and youth engagement • Entrepreneurship Space is limited to 80 delegates. Register today at: www.guelphchamber.com.

For more information, contact T: 519.822.8081 or E: jane@guelphchamber.com.

Take a lead role in shaping Guelph and Wellington’s future!

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County Communications Page 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Manager Wellington Advertiser 519.837.2600 x 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca for publication: January 11, 2013 prepared by Phil Dietrich *ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750 Wellington County Museum & Archives