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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 21, 2011

Inside Wellington Events

Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

F.E.B. Snowmobile Club

Wing Nite Saturday, January 22, 2011 Belwood Community Hall Belwood Ont 5pm-9pm Music by Jim Sobel Call 519-763-3161 for info

Public Service Announcement

Someone needs you. If you have two hours a week to spare, please call the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County 519-941-1221 to discuss volunteer opportunities.

Jan 21

Brighton Chapter Euchre and Lunch 7:30pm at the Masonic Building, 310 St. Andrew St., E, Fergus. For more information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250. All welcome. *** Euchre - Harriston Legion Branch 296 Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 338-2843 or e-mail legion296@wightman.ca. *** Arthur Legion Br.226 Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $12.

Jan 22

Sunday February 6, 2011 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

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Treasure Shop. 9am-12 noon. Free good used clothing for all ages.

Held by Grace Christian Fellowship at Bethel Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus. *** Fergus Devils Junior C Hockey team invites you to join us for a fundraiser dinner/dance and silent auction. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex Fergus. Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dancing 9pm –1am. Tickets: $30/person or $50/couple. Contact Denis Kirton 519-843-2894 or any team or executive member. *** Robbie Burns Dinner. Royal Canadian Legion, 500 Blair Street, Fergus. Doors open 6pm. $45 per person. Order tickets by phone 519-787-0099, or at 1-181 St. Andrew St. East, Fergus. *** F.E.B. Snowmobile Club Wing Nite Belwood Community Hall, Belwood. 5pm-9pm. Music by Jim Sobel. Call 519-763-3161 for info. *** Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance 8pm. Join Bill Beattie upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room for an evening of dancing. 519846-9611.

Jan 23

KidsAbility Annual Skating Party 12-12:50pm skating; 1-2pm Held under lottery license M634122. activities and pizza. The event is open to all persons in our comFERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Held at Grand River Raceway munity with a disability, their families and friends. Please RSVP Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora 519-780-0186 ext. 300. For more information contact Caroline and Fergus Elora Rotary Club 519-780-0186 ext. 238. *** Robbie Burns’ Day 1- 4:30pm.

Presented by Guelph Museums at Norfolk St. United Church.

Celebrating the birthday of Scots’ Bard Robbie Burns.

Talks on Scotland, Scottish music and dancing, displays, demonstrations, haggis, oatcakes, shortbread and family activities. Admission $6 Adults, $4 Seniors and “Religion must be the cause of unity” Students, $12 Families *** Roast Beef Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church ORLD RELGION DAY CELEBRATION Palmerston. 2 sittings 4:30 & “Religion must be the cause of unity” 6pm. Tickets $12 per person.

Under 12 yrs. $6 ea. For tickets call Bernice at 519-3433428 or Agnes at 519-343Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 at 3pm 3144. *** Stone Gable Hall, Fergus Speed River Trail Section 2 (Upstairs of 181 St. Andrew St. E., Fergus) Xc Ski or Snowshoe 5.5 km.

Organized by the Bahá’ís of Centre Wellington From the south side entrance, www.bahai.org yone is welcome to come and share music, scriptures and prayers we will do a loop through For more information please call 519-843-6377 this wooded section with easy trails and great views over the #

World Religion Day Celebration

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 at 3:00pm Stone Gable Hall

(Upstairs of 181 St. Andrew St. E., Fergus) Everyone is welcome to come and share music, scriptures & prayers

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE BYERS FAMILY!

We would like to thank everyone in the greater Wellington community & beyond that have helped & encouraged us in so many ways along our adoption Organized bythe thelast Bahá’ís of Centre Wellington journey few years.

We think of your individual kindness often.

Thanks to our teammates at I Love Chocolate! ltd that have been an incredible www.bahai.org support to us in the ups & downs of our adoption journey. You all went the extra For more information please call 519-843-6377 mile to make things run smoothly while we spent time in Haiti with our children while their adoption papers were processing.

We would also like to say thanks for all the support as we went through the earthquake experience with 2 of our children still in Haiti. A special thanks to our MP Michael Chong, MPP Ted Arnott and their teams for tirelessly helping us as we worked through the paperwork process to bring our children home. Thanks to those who helped us brainstorm to find ways to get food, water & basic supplies to the orphanage after the earthquake...it worked!

Thanks to those that have made donations to the orphanage that our children resided at…every little bit makes a difference..and as we continue to send your donations through our Haiti programs at I Love Chocolate!...you continue to make a difference! Thanks also to the anonymous donor...from what we know now, your donation perhaps made a difference of life vs. starvation for one of its’ recipients and helped rebuild a dwelling place for others.

So, thanks again to everyone for all the kindness shown our way: the hand-medowns shared, fundraisers for the orphanage organized via yard sales, plane ticket vouchers shared, goodies & gifts that have arrived at our doorstep & in our freezer...and on and on. We really appreciate it!

We remember at this time of the year all our Haitian neighbours that died because of the earthquake January 12, 2010. We also remember the blessing of being brought together as January 30 marks our first anniversary all together in Canada!

Our children are all doing very well and settling in very well to life in Canada.

Thanks for helping us become a forever family!

Meci anpil anpil from Gerry & Krista Byers and our trooooop!

river. Waterfowl viewing guaranteed. Meet at YMCA at 1:30pm.

All welcome. Leader: Bill Mungall 519-836-5567. Level 2.

Speed Moderate. *** Musical Night at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Alma, 7pm, featuring The Journeymen. Free will offering.

Jan 25

The Guelph Horticultural Society annual general meeting and election of officers will start at 7:45pm at Dublin Street United Church. Guest Speaker following the elections is Brian Osmond.

New members welcome. *** The Probus Club of Centre Wellington meets the last Tuesday of each month 10am at Aboyne Hall. *** Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association Annual General Meeting and Banquet. New Alma Community Hall, Alma, 7pm. $18 per ticket. Guest Presenter: EquiMania Horse Health and Safety. 519-846-5329.

Jan 26

Fundraising, Learning by Example. Free workshop. 46 Cork Street E, Unit 1, Guelph. 1pm A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will give participants the opportunity to learn about best practices in fundraising. Advanced registration is required. Please register at www.thecharitiesfile.ca/en/content/ fundraising-learning-example-1. Contact 519-822-0912 for more info. *** Plan to attend the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Annual General Meeting and Potluck at 6:30pm at the Heritage River Retirement Community located at 25 Wellington Drive in Elora.

Anne Tinker will give a presentation on Butchart Gardens. Please bring one potluck item and your own dishes and cutlery. Drinks will be provided. Everyone welcome! *** Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society meets at 7:30pm at Trinity United Church in Grand Valley. Guest speaker is Monica Skinner - A Year of Floral set to Music. Come and enjoy a relaxed evening - all are welcome. *** James McQueen PS in Fergus hosts Real Food forum & information night for parents with Fraberts’ chef Derek Roberts, locavore Jackie Fraser and dietician Amy Waugh. 7-8pm. Admission free.

All welcome. For more information email greenermcqueen@ hotmail.ca.

Jan 27

Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Would you like to Volunteer? Alzheimer Society Dufferin County. Please join us for an afternoon of information and education. And learn more about volunteer opportunities. 1:30– 3:30pm. Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, 25 Centennial Road, Unit 1 Orangeville. Please RSVP by January 24th . Elaine Graham 519-941-1221. *** Wellington County and Dufferin County Pork Producer Associations Annual Meeting and Dinner. Alma Optimist Hall, Alma. Registration 6pm. Dinner 6:30pm. Meeting 7:30pm. Call John Otten for tickets 519-275-3786 before January 21.

Jan 28

Fergus Agricultural Society Annual Meeting to be held at the Speedside United Church at 7pm. For further information please contact Wendy Whittaker, 519-856-9621. *** All You Can Eat Assorted Chilies Dinner Harriston Legion Branch 296. 5- 7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12 $6, Preschoolers Free. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Fellowship Dinner. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur, 6:30pm. Call for reservations 519-848-2839. Free will offering, *** Card Party, 7pm. Church of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. $3, to cover costs. *** Harriston and District Horticultural Society Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. Harriston United Church 11:30am - 1:30pm. Please join us and bring a friend. Contact 519-338-3232. *** Alma Optimist Beef Barbecue. 5-7pm. At the Brand New Alma Community Hall, come and enjoy. Adults $12, children $4 at the door.

Jan 29

If you would like to find out more about the orphanage our children resided at, please visit their website at www.forhisgloryoutreach.org

The Alzheimer Society of Guelph –Wellington Annual Walk for Memories. In doors at Old Quebec Street. Registration begins at 9am. There will be music, refreshments and fun. Register or pledge a walker online at www.walkformemories.ca or call 519836-7672. *** The Alzheimer Society of Guelph –Wellington Annual Walk for Memories. In doors at Mount Forest & District Sports Complex.

Registration begins at 9:30am. There will be music, refreshments and fun. Register or pledge a walker online at www.walkformemories.ca or call 519-836-7672. *** Arthur Legion Br.226 Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Melville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans.

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 21, 2011 PAGE THREE

Cheer On: Bears Cheerleading an instant hit with local girls, parents

by Chris Daponte

FERGUS When Kimberley Lees and Cyndi Guthrie decided to started a local cheerleading club, they had no idea how quickly the idea would take off.

Less than two years after starting with a single mat in the Fergus sportsplex, Bears Cheerleading now boasts over 50 members on four teams, and on Jan. 28 the club will celebrate the grand opening of a new 3,000 square foot home in Fergus.

“It’s like your ‘other’ family,” Guthrie said of the close bond formed between the girls, coaches and parents.

Lees agreed, adding, “Sometimes we feel like we have 56 daughters.”

And like a family, Lees and Guthrie are hoping to instill the right message at Bears Cheerleading, including the importance of having fun and of performing benevolent acts.

“We’re quite unique from other All-Star Clubs,” said Lees. “We really try to promote local events and try to teach them the importance of being involved in their community.”

Competitions will always be a part of the sport, but rather than focusing solely on winning, like some clubs, Lees and Guthrie view the contests as more of a showcase and an opportunity to receive the feedback necessary to improve skills.

“Instead of just trying to compete and win trophies ...

We try and tell the girls they need to do more than just things for themselves,” Guthrie said.

With that idea in mind, over the past year Bears Cheerleaders have encouraged participants at the Fergus Relay for Life cancer fundraiser and entertained residents at the Heritage River Retirement Home in Elora, among other community endeavours.

“It’s so positive,” Lees said of the feedback the club receives in the community. “So many people thank us and say, ‘what a nice surprise.’ ” It’s exactly the type of reaction they envisioned several years ago when they came up

with the idea for a local cheerleading club.

After repeated carpooling trips to Cambridge for their daughters’ cheerleading practices, the women began to wonder why more couldn’t be done for the sport in Centre Wellington and throughout the county.

They believed there existed a demand for a local club, and their backgrounds convinced them they could be the ones to take the plunge.

“It kind of just pushed us to do it,” said Guthrie, who used to live in the U.S., where she “cheered” since the age of 10. She has lived in Fergus for the past five years, but was surprised at the lack of All-Star Clubs in Canada when she first arrived north of the border.

Lees, who once cheered at the University of Guelph, now resides in Elora. She said the pair decided early on to go with the company name Cheer On Inc. The Bears team name was chosen for no particular reason,

no other team was using green didn’t hurt either.

Bears Cheerleaders range in age from 3 to 18, with the majority coming from the Fergus/Elora and Guelph areas.

But the club is open to anyone and also boasts members from places like Alma, Rockwood and Ariss.

Lees laughs at the “pompom” and “cheering-on-thesidelines” stereotypes many people still associate with

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And recently, Guthrie’s cousin Nathaniel Schucker, a member of the gold medal winning Canadian “co-ed elite” team at the 2010 World Cheerleading Championships, visited the Bears’ home in Fergus, to much fanfare.

“The girls just idolize him,” Lees said.

“If for no other reason, I would want my daughter to be a part of this program for the kind of character it’s inspiring in her.”

- Barb Dixon, parent of a Bears Cheerleader cheerleading.

The reality, she explained, is cheerleading has evolved

a nd pand place) a etition. t s 1 ( r a be mp gara co e teddy ers of th e before the Nia b m e M pos ars Little be d place) teams n 2 ( r a e b into a year-round competitive sport in and of itself, featuring although it did lead perfectly dancing, tumbling, pyramids, to the use of the bear paw logo stunting and tossing. She said and the naming of teams for physical size, personality and different age groups - includ- even athletic ability are immaing the gummy, teddy, panda, terial - anyone can be a cheerleader. kodiac and polar bears.

“It draws the quiet ones “‘Bears’ just kind of happened ... it just all clicked,” out, and those that are already outgoing can really take on a Lees said.

Both her and Guthrie settled leadership role,” Lees said.

And though the club is still on green and white uniforms (with gold trim) as an homage awaiting its first male memof sorts to the rich Celtic heri- ber, Lees and Guthrie stressed tage in the Fergus area. That gender shouldn’t deter anyone

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Guthrie explained Canada lags a bit behind the U.S. in terms of the popularity and development of the sport of

Founders - Kim started Bears Ch berley Lees and Cyndi Guthrie eerleading in Fe rgus in June 20 09. cheerleading, but Canadians are coming along.

In Fergus, at least, the interest has perhaps never been higher.

“The girls come in excited and want to learn tricks they saw on the Internet,” Guthrie said with a smile.

Fergus’ Barb Dixon says the club has been a very positive influence on her daughter Lauren, who has been a Bears cheerleader from the very

In the end, it’s all about family. Parents say the positive atmosphere seems to develop naturally at the club, thanks in large part to the owners stressing the importance of leadership, responsibility, community involvement, respect, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

“Over the past two years Cheer On Inc. has become an integral part of our family,” said Trish Granville, of Fergus,

whose three daughters love being cheerleaders.

“It has brought my children closer together, as they now share common interests at cheer. It has also helped them respect and help others, through the numerous charity and community-based events the club has supported.”

Adds Dixon, “I have never been privy to an environment so richly invested in supporting one another, genuine positivity and commitment to being something. If for no other reason, I would want my daughter to be a part of this program for the kind of character it’s inspiring in her.”

Indeed, the club has come a long way in under two years.

But it hasn’t come without a lot of effort and dedication. The founders say assistance from local coaches, parents, businesses (which they try to use as much as possible) and residents has been a vital part of the success of Bears Cheerleading.

“The community has been really, really supportive,” Lees said. “There have been a lot of people helping out.”

Guthrie added, “There’s no way we could have done all this on our own.”

And while running the club has become a little less stressful in year two, it has become almost a full-time job for the two women, who had to alter their “real jobs” in order to make more time for Bears Cheerleading.

But it’s not something either of them regret.

“This has become our life and we love it.” Lees said. “To see the love grow from just Cyndi and I to what it is now, it’s just awesome.” *** Members of the public are invited to attend the grand opening and official ribbon cutting for the club’s new “bears den” at 820 Gartshore Drive (units 24 to 26) in Fergus on Jan. 28 at 7pm.

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“It’s ... the coaches that make her feel this way,” Dixon said. “The thing that strikes me the most about Bears Cheerleading is how invested the coaches Cindy and Kimberley are. They truly care for each and every one of those girls.”

Both Lees and Guthrie say the parents themselves should take a lot of the credit for the success of the program and for the great environment created for members.

“The parents have been awesome,” said Lees, noting parents volunteered to run the club’s Christmas party and also to fundraise for buses and hotel rooms for a trip to a competition in the Niagara region.

In fact, “The whole family gets involved,” Lees added.

One of the biggest reasons the Bears even offer teams for older girls is because some siblings were seeing all the fun their little sisters were having at the club.

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Although the symptoms and onset of Alzheimer’s disease are most notable during a person’s senior years, scientists say that the neurological changes of Alzheimer’s actually may start much earlier on - as early as when a person is in his or her 20s. A frantic lifestyle, poor dietary choices and inactivity can contribute to Alzheimer’s over one’s lifetime. Recognizing behaviors or other habits that may contribute to Alzheimer’s is the first step to making changes to prevent the condition.

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* Make attempts to reduce stress. * Avoid a sedentary lifestyle and behaviors that lead to obesity. * Prevent high cholesterol and hypertension. * Get plenty of sleep and restorative rest. * Keep the mind active with puzzles, reading and other thought-inducing activities.

The Mayo Clinic reports that exercise is very important to keeping Alzheimer’s at bay.

In fact, it may be the most important component of preventing the disease.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, January 21, 2011 PAGE FIVE

Alzheimer Awareness Month Baby boomers turning 65 not ready for Alzheimer’s An online survey of baby boomers across Canada conducted by the Alzheimer Society reveals a worrying lack of awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.

Survey results show that an astonishing 23 per cent of boomers can’t name any of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, even though their risk doubles every five years after age 65. Of those surveyed, 50 per cent identified memory loss as a key symptom, but failed to mention other critical signs. “Boomers are their own best detectors of Alzheimer’s,� says Mary Schulz, National Director of Education at the Alzheimer Society. “This is an insidious disease. Most people associate memory loss with Alzheimer’s but it’s so much more. Sudden

changes in mood, misplacing common household items (like keys in the refrigerator), repeating words or statements or difficulty with everyday tasks like getting dressed can all be warning signs that need to be discussed with a doctor.�

Most boomers are familiar with the common hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease of not recognizing familiar faces and objects. But less than half know about life-altering changes, such as hallucinations or total dependency on others for basic care, that occur in the disease’s later stages. More troubling, respondents are unaware that diabetes, obesity, heart disease and chronic depression significantly increase their odds for developing the disease.

Today’s findings confirm a

disturbing lack of knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease among boomers, the country’s largest demographic group, who will become increasingly at risk as they age. But the reasons for self-awareness and prevention have never been more compelling. Without a cure or drugs to stop the disease, Alzheimer’s is destined to be the most pressing and costly health issue boomers will face in their lifetime: either they will get the disease themselves or be faced with caring for someone with the disease.

In Judy Southon’s case, it might have saved her a lot of anguish. The 63-year-old former school teacher and business owner was blindsided four years ago when her husband Vic, an electrician, was diag-

nosed with both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. “I started noticing he was having trouble fixing ordinary things and using a drill. He couldn’t follow instructions, use his cell phone or handle money; he couldn’t even tell time. I was traumatized. The grief never goes away, but the more you know about this disease, the better you’ll cope and plan ahead and make the most of each day. It’s important that people really understand and be aware of the signs.� At 74, Vic is now in the last stages of the disease and is being cared for in a long-term care facility.

During Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society is asking Canadians to test their own knowledge by taking the survey at www.alzheimer.ca.

Walk for Memories Jan. 29 in Guelph and Mount Forest Wellington County - The Walk For Memories is the largest fundraising event for the Alzheimer Societies in Ontario and there are two of them this year in the Wellington County area.

In Mount Forest, it runs Jan. 29 from 9:30 am to noon from the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, 850 Princess Street Mount Forest.

In Guelph, it also runs Jan. 29 from 9am to noon at Old Quebec Street, 55 Wyndham Street, North.

For more information of either walk, visit www.alzheimer.guelph.org and click on Fundraising; Walk for Memories.

The Walk events, hosted by Alzheimer Society Chapters in 58 locations, are dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for vital programs and services that support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Each Walk for Memories is

different and every step will be personal. The money you raise for the Walk for Memories stays in your local community to help programs and services.

The programs and services help to support those living with Alzheimer’s disease and those who care for them.

Anyone with questions about programs and services in the community can contact the local Alzheimer Society.

Last year, participants helped raise over $1.8 million to support local programs and services. Every dollar raised helps provide counselling, education and information to people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.

By participating in one of 58 walks this year, people can make a difference in the lives of those living with the disease.

With an estimated 181,390 Ontarians living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the Walk for Memories

plays a critical role in supporting individuals and their families facing this disease.

Today, over half a million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia in Canada.

Anyone with questions about registration in Guelph and Wellington County can call 519-836-7672 or email office@alzheimer.guelph.org.

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Arthur Seniors Exercise Program - Tues & Thurs at 9:00 am at the Senior Citizen’s Hall -$2.00 Walking Group - Tues, Wed, Thurs at 9:30 am at the Arthur & Area Arena -Free Clifford Seniorsational Exercise Program - Mon & Thurs at 9:00 am at the Clifford United Church -$2.00 Walking Group – Tues & Fri at 9:00 am at the Clifford Community Hall - Free Drayton Walking Group - Tues, Thurs, Fri at 9:00 am at the PMD Arena -Free Seniorsational Exercise Program - COMING SOON! An information session is scheduled for Monday, February 7 at 9:30 am at the Drayton Reformed Church. Classes will run Mon & Fri at 9:30 am at the Drayton Reformed Church starting February 18, 2011 -$2.00 Harriston Seniors Exercise Program - Tues & Thurs at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church -$2.00 Palmerston Seniorsational Exercise Program - Tues & Fri at 9:00 am at the Palmerston United Church -$2.00 Seniorsational Exercise Program (low impact) - Tues & Fri at 10:30 am at 212 White’s Rd -$2.00 Walking Group - Mon, Wed, Fri at 9:00 am at the Palmerston & District Community Centre -Free Please call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 for more information

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

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Horoscopes - For the fourth week of January -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 There are strange things happening, Aries, but it’s better to just go with the flow. Who knows, maybe you’ll like the change of pace & its effect on your lifestyle.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Better days lie ahead, Taurus.

It’s just a matter of waiting a few weeks. In the interim, start a new project that will take your mind off of your worries.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Make the most of time spent with friends, Gemini, because for a little while you will be flying under the radar while you handle a few necessities that have been overlooked.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 There’s much more to you than meets the eye, Cancer, but you don’t often give others a peek into your inner thoughts unless they truly earn it. Someone special does this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You’ve been feeling a bit gloomy, Leo, and it’s understandable based on how much you’ve had going on. But it’s easy to change your mood if you surround yourself with friends.

succeed.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 There’s so much going on that it’s any wonder you can still function on a daily basis, Scorpio. Although times may be stressful, things will work out in the end.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 A relationship is blooming, Sagittarius, and you’re not sure how you feel about it just yet.

Take a few more weeks to work through your feelings and form a solid opinion.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You have an eye for value, Capricorn, and it will help you realize a good deal this week. Share the wealth with other people if you can. Tuesday is a banner day.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, take firm hold of the financial reigns because overspending could be the downfall to an important relationship. Curb any purchase for a few days.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Creativity is blooming, Pisces, but you’re not sure how to harness your artistic energy. Redesigning a room could help.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Generosity is a good thing, Virgo, but not when you put others continually before you put yourself. Reassess your values and make an effort to make changes.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 When one door closes another door opens, Libra. Look at the positive side of things and embrace the changes that are happening to you. If you dwell on the negative, you can’t

Nominations Welcome for the

“2011” Wall of Fame For a PERSON or GROUP in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the Town of Erin, by their active involvement, leadership, assistance and support of individuals, groups and organizations etc. above and beyond……

Please forward your nomination by Thurs. March 3rd, 2011 at 4:30 pm Attention: LISA HASS, Town Manager CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN 5684 Trafalgar Rd., R. R. # 2 Hillsburgh, ON N0B 1Z0 Call: 519-855-4407 ext. 223 Fax: 519-855-4821

Or by email to: lisa.hass@erin.ca

Casting for Century Theatre Guild’s final play of the season will take place on Thursday, February 10, at 7:30pm at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. Rehearsals will start the first week of April, with the show playing May 27 to June 5. The mystery-thriller is called “A Party to Murder” by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes, and will be directed by Jo Phenix.

The action opens on Hallowe’en with a séance, an apparently dead man, and another being threatened with a gun. It seems to be a typical Agatha Christie set-up, a mansion on an island with no contact with the mainland, and bodies starting to mount, but the plot takes some unusual twists, with shocks and surprises right up to the totally unexpected final line.

There are six characters, three men and three women, and the ages are flexible. Charles used

to be English, a successful mystery-novelist, urbane, intelligent, the ultimate host. Willy is a former football player, now in a wheelchair, friendly, gregarious, with a good sense of humour, always ready with a laugh and a quip. Elwood is a corporate CEO type, confident, friendly, powerful and he knows it. McKenzie is a fashion model, witty, extroverted. Henriette is shy, easily intimidated, and conservative in dress and manner. Valerie is Henriette’s sister, 15 years older, smart, savvy, and used to getting her own way.

If you would like to become one of these characters, or help behind the footlights, come to the Century Church Theatre on February 10. For advance copies of the material to be read at the casting, call producer Trish Hamilton at 519-928-9719, or email at trhamilton00@yahoo. com

Studio Tour looking for artists ERIN - The 2011 Hills of Erin Studio Tour is inviting returning and new artists from the area, as well as guests from other areas, to apply to join this highly respected studio tour.

The Tour will be held on two weekends, September 17th & 18th and September 24th and 25th, 2011, with guests opting to participate on one weekend or both.

A downloadable application/ entry criteria is available at: www.hillsoferinstudiotour. com.

The deadline for receipt of entry is February 27, 2011. You will be notified of acceptance

by March 12, 2011.

If you have any questions, contact: Anne Smith (519-8339577) or Benitta Wilcox (519833-9042).

Titanic Exhibit extends hours for final weeks THEMUSEUM continues to experience a high demand to see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in its final weeks and has just released additional hours for the public to view the spectacular show.

In an effort to make the exhibit accessible to all, THEMUSEUM is extending hours this Friday and Saturday and opening for one full night on Titanic’s last weekend.

From 10AM on Friday January 21 to 10PM on Saturday January 22, THEMUSEUM and Titanic will remain open to accommodate visitors who work varied shifts or who are looking to avoid the crowds during regular hours. Offering access to THEMUSEUM over-

Auditions for Hay Fever The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is holding auditions for Hay Fever, the third and final show of its 2010-11 season. Directed by Richard Walsh-Bowers, this witty Noel Coward classic runs April 29 & 30, May 1, and May 5-7, 2011, at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

Auditions will take place on Tuesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 27, both at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen Street West in Fergus. No preparation is necessary.

Required for the cast are nine

CALL FOR NEW ARTISTS AND ARTISANS! We are seeking participants to join in the 2011

Elora-Fergus Studio Tour Sept. 24 & 25 - Oct. 1 & 2, 2011 Applications can be downloaded at www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca or picked up at The Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora Application deadline is February 1st.

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Rural Life

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham We are completing another successful Growing Your Farm Profits two-day workshop. The next GYFP workshop will be held Tuesday, February 8th and will be completed Tuesday, February 15th in Linwood. Financial assistance is available to help you improve your farm record keeping as well as restructuring your farm business to facilitate starting to pass the business to the next generation. Do you need help with marketing, improved production or help to achieve your farm business goals? Then this is the opportunity you should not miss! To sign up or for more information, contact Liz Samis at 519-638-3268.

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by John C. Benham The next workshop is planned to be held on Wednesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location for this workshop is St. John’s Parish Hall in Arthur. Lunch and refreshments are provided at no cost. Keep in mind a completed Third Edition EFP is required to qualify for the financial incentives. Since all the EFP incentives for 2011 have been assigned, the next opportunity to make an application will be Thursday, September 15, 2011. Also keep in mind to qualify for the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program delivered by the Grand River Conservation Authority, a completed Third Edition EFP is required. So don’t miss out on this opportunity. If you have questions or wish to sign up, please call 519-846-3394.

BRINGING LOCAL FOODS TO THE TABLE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY More local food will soon be available in the cafeterias of hospitals, schools and other public institutions.

The Broader Public Sector Investment Fund will help connect farmers, food processors, and distributors with schools, hospitals, and municipalities to increase the amount of Ontario food purchased by the broader public sector. This will help support Ontario farmers and the agri-food industry.

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The initiative will include: • Funds for local projects that encourage business between

institutions and farmers.

• The development of an electronic marketplace that links

buyers with sellers across Ontario.

• A province-wide report to track positive support of local

foods in the public sector.

The fund will be administered by the Greenbelt Fund, a sister organization of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. Learn more about the fund and out how to apply by visiting www.

Ontariofresh.ca or call the Greenbelt Fund at 416-960-0001.

A strong agri-food industry that supports local farmers is part of the Open Ontario plan to create jobs and opportunities that will boost the province’s economy. According to a recent Environics study, 80 per cent of Ontarians polled said that ensuring a local food source is very important to them.

COMING EVENTS: Jan. 22 Farm$mart Agricultural Conference, Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph. For information check website: www. uoguelph.ca/farmsmart.

Jan. 22 Beef Symposium. This year the Beef Symposium will run in conjunction with the FarmSmart Conference, University of Guelph, Rozanski Hall.

Jan. 26 Centralia Swine Research Update; http://www.centraliaswineresearch.ca/proconline.html.

Jan. 26 District #5 Sheep Association Information Meeting at Gencor, 8:00 p.m. Cecelia Curtis will speak on nutrition for the pregnant ewe. For information, contact Lene Band, 905-877-2969.

Jan 28-30 30th Annual Guelph Organic Conference, Guelph University Centre. Registration is open now! For more information, call 519-824-4120 ext. 56205 or visit: www.guelphorganicconf.ca. Trade show inquiries email: organix@georgian.net.

Feb 2 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Guelph. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam 3:00 p.m. To register, call Woodrill Farms at 519-821-1018.

Feb. 5 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Mount Forest. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. To register, call North Wellington Co-op at 519-323-1271.

Feb. 8 & 15 A two-day Waterloo County Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop will be held in Linwood from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register or more information, call Liz Samis at 519-6383268 or lsamis@ontariosoilcrop.org.

A Day in the Garden event set for Feb. 27 “A Day in the Garden” will inspire, educate and motivate gardeners of all abilities, giving them a head start on the spring season and an escape from the winter blahs.

Building backyard ponds and waterfalls, tree and shrub pruning and intensive vegetable gardening are the featured topics of the Guelph and Wellington County Master Gardeners 15th annual “A Day in the Garden” event, taking place on Feb. 27 at the Victoria Park East Golf Club in Guelph.

Three expert speakers will enlighten gardeners on hot topics around the theme of “Gardening with a Purpose.”

Master Gardener Robert Pavlis will offer tips and techniques for building backyard water features that look like they were built by Mother Nature.

Sean Fox, assistant manager of the University of Guelph Arboretum, will help alleviate the fear of pruning and answer the why’s and how’s of prun-

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The Coordinator of the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming at the University of Guelph, Martha Gay Scroggins, will discuss how to achieve high vegetable yields from small spaces, using practices such as permaculture.

The cost for the event is $40, and includes a catered

Feb. 10 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

Feb. 12 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Rockwood. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam 3:00 p.m. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

Feb. 15 & 16 Free Stall Housing Design Seminar at Arden Park Hotel, Stratford. To register, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre, 1-877-424-1300/email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

Feb. 16 Grower Pesticide Safely Course, Harriston. Course starts at 9:00 a.m. and Separate Exam 3:15 p.m. To register, call Cargill, Harriston at 519-338-2015.

Feb. 23 Tie Stall Housing Design Seminar, Fire Dept. Community Hall, Mount Forest. Call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre, 1-877-424-1300/email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

Wellington County Farm & Home Safety Association Annual General Meeting & Banquet

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It will be held from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Doors open at 8:45 am. The Victoria Park East Golf Club is located at 1096 Victoria Road South.

To register for “A Day in the Garden” call the Master Gardener hotline at 519-8244120 ext. 56714 or e-mail mgguelph@hotmail.com.

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Curbside collection times and routes may change due to winter road conditions.

To ensure your garbage and recycling is picked up, have your materials at the roadside by 7 a.m. Collectors have until 6 p.m. to complete their routes.

Collection may be delayed or cancelled if roads are closed or are deemed unsafe.

If your materials are not collected, you can hold onto them until your next collection day or take your blue box recyclables and user pay garbage bags to any County waste facility at no charge.

For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519-837-2601 or 1-866-899-0248

Wellington County Library Celebrate Family Literacy Day (FLD) on January 27, 2011!

Family Literacy BINGO is back!

Complete a line for a chance to win a grand prize – the word READ in delicious chocolate letters!

BINGO cards available at all branches.

One prize per branch!

It’s a New Year for learning!

Sign up for Workshops at the Wellington/Guelph Employment Resource Centre (ERC) Since May 2007, the Wellington/Guelph Employment Resource Centre has been developing and facilitating dynamic employment and life skills related workshops for County of Wellington and City of Guelph residents.

JANUARY 2011 WORKSHOPS ∙ Job Search Strategies ∙ Résumé Essentials ∙ Résumé Enhancement ∙ Interview Skills ∙ Introduction to Computers ∙ Word Processing ∙ Internet Beyond Job Postings ∙ Cover Letters ∙ Handling Stress Through Meditation ∙ Creative Problem Solving ∙ Cold Calling ∙ Career Decision Making ∙ Online Applications ∙ Effective Communication ∙ Healthy Lifestyles To register for workshops, or to learn more about our ERC services, please visit the Wellington County Employment Resource Centre located at 138 Wyndham Street in downtown Guelph, or contact the ERC at 519.823.7887 or theerc@wellington.ca.

Palmerston’s Big Film Festival Presents: Monday, February 21, 2011 Monday, March 21, 2011 Monday, April 18, 2011 Monday, May 16, 2011

Nowhere Boy The King’s Speech Barney’s Version Made in Dagenham

Here are just a few of the FLD events planned @ your library: Aboyne Play some great games for literacy. Thursday, January 27, 10 am – 8 pm Arthur Make your own word game! Instructions available from January 25 to 29.

Drayton Book draw, displays, colouring pictures & activities, from January 24 to 29.

Elora January 24 to 29: FLD Crosswords, including a puzzle based on Robert Munsch’s books.

Erin Drop in Saturday January 29 between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm to make a literacy game!

Fergus Collect spiders for each book read from January 24 to 29 and help fill the “Web of Reading.”

Hillsburgh FLD Pajama Party! Thursday, January 27, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm Marden FLD book draw, displays and activity sheets available all month.

Mount Forest FLD Bedtime Stories. Thursday, January 27, 6:30 – 7 pm Rockwood FLD Storytime. Thursday, January 27, 6:30 pm

All screenings take place at 7:15 pm at the Norgan Theatre, 275 Main St W in Palmerston.

$10.00 available at the door.

Visit www.norgantheatre.com for more details

Where does your drinking water come from?

Are you helping to protect it?

The Drinking Water Source Protection Committee for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Region is working towards developing Source Protection Plans. These plans will include policies to reduce the risk of contamination and overuse to local drinking water sources.

To learn more about Drinking Water Source Protection and view reports on local drinking water sources visit: www.waterprotection.ca

For more details, ask branch staff or check www.wclib.ca.

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