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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 4, 2011

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Join us during February’s Heart Month at the King and Queen of Hearts Luncheons in support of the North Wellington Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Clifford United Church Tuesday, Feb. 15 and the Royal Canadian Legion Mount Forest - Friday, Feb. 25 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Tickets are $8 at the door. For more information call 519-837-4858. *** Trying to find time to look after you? When planning to keep well and healthy, don’t forget Hospice Wellington’s free Wellness Programs for those suffering from a life threatening disease or for their caregivers. We offer activities such as gentle exercise, guided meditation, circle support time, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki. Monday’s 9:30 – 11:30am Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus. For those grieving or bereaved, “Walk with Purpose” a weekly walking program: Thursday’s in Elora 10 – 11am start from the Cenotaph opposite the Municipal offices.

Start taking care of you by calling Hospice Wellington 519-8363921 to register. *** Freedom to Read Photo Contest. Catch someone reading and submit a photo to be eligible to win a banned book. Photo submissions accepted between Jan. 24 and Feb. 14. To the WCL Fergus Branch. *All submissions must be accompanied by WCL photo consent form signed by the person(s) in the photograph.

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Community euchre, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Puslinch, at the Puslinch Community Centre at 7:30pm. $3 per person.

Refreshments provided, 50/50 draw, all welcome. Call Neil Smith for info. 519-837-3838. *** Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington 14th Annual Chilifest Lunch. 11:30am -1:30pm. Fergus Legion, Branch 275, 500 Blair St. Fergus, $10 per person. Tickets available in advance at Community Resource Centre Office or at the door. Delivery and take-out available. Silent Auction, Toonie Table, and balloon prizes, lots of prizes to be won. Community Resource Centre main office at 519-843-7000 for more info. *** Arthur Legion Fish and Chip Night, 6-8pm. $10.

Feb 5

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Horoscopes - For the second week of February -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a change is coming and right now it is difficult to tell if it will end up being a positive. Brace for what lies ahead regardless of the outcome.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, saying goodbye to someone you love will be difficult, but somehow you will manage it. Make a plan to visit this person soon to take the edge off the feelings.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, steer clear of stores because you simply do not have the finances to purchase anything extravagant right now. Stick to your budget.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Have patience with someone you deal with on a daily basis, Cancer. This person has a lot on his or her plate and could use some wiggle room in the next few days.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, colleagues are questioning whether or not you’re the right person for the tasks at hand. They underestimate your abilities. Show them differently this week.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, look at a situation through someone else’s eyes and it could shed new light on the situation you’re in. Things may not be as bad as you thought.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are looking for an adventure and it’s just around the corner.

Take Cancer on this trip of a lifetime when you do depart. You will want the company.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there’s much to be done, but the only place to begin is at the beginning. Begin with one task and move on from there. Soon the to-do list will be finished.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it’s easy to make assumptions when you don’t have all of the facts. But this can easily get you into trouble. Verify the information first.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you should be happy this week, but all you feel like doing is moping around. This somber mood can be transformed with a visit from a friend.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although it doesn’t seem like things are getting accomplished, there are really many items getting finished that may be behind the scenes.

Fergus Agricultural Society Valentine’s Dance at the Elora Community Centre. 8pm to midnight. Music by Bill Beattie.

Lunch provided. Tickets $20 per couple. Call Ted Kent 519-8433371. *** Whistle Stop Co-operative Preschool Annual Valentine’s Dance and Silent Auction at the Puslinch Community Centre Aberfoyle.

8pm - 1am. Tickets $12 each, advance or at the door. For more information contact Lisa at 519-265-1993. *** Book sale at the Aboyne Branch of the Wellington County Library. Fill your own bag for $5 or pay by donation – lots of selection. *** Fergus Legion Branch 275- Mixed Cribbage Tournament - two person teams. Prize money $1,000 guaranteed based on 60 teams. $20 per team. Registration - 11:30am, pre registration is available. Play begins at 1pm sharp. For details call 519-843-2345. *** Crown Cemetery Annual Meeting, 1pm. Duffs Church, Puslinch.

For more information contact Darlene Harrietha 519-822-0874.

All welcome. *** Karaoke contest at Fergus Legion every Saturday 9pm -1am until March 26th. Grand Prize $1,000. *** Adult / Senior Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph.

Cost - $7 / person. Contact 519-836-1015. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship.

Feb 6

Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s 14th Annual Garden Conference. 9am-3pm at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Pre-registration is required. Admission $35 per person, includes a hot lunch. For further info. call 519-846-5533. *** St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston, is holding an all you can eat Pancake Supper from 4:30-6pm price per person $8. Everyone Welcome. *** Eden Mills History Day 1-4pm, Eden Mills Community Hall, York St., Eden Mills. Refreshments available. Admission $2.

Feb 9

Rockwood and District Lioness Euchre and Bridge Night.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 A night out at the movies could be just what you need to unwind, Pisces. Make it a friendly get-together instead of romantic night out.

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Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person.

Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** The Grand Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30pm, Royal Canadian Legion, Fergus. A special workshop for the completion of the quilts for Community Outreach programs. Everyone is welcome to help cut, sew, and complete the quilts. *** Open House Anniversary Celebration, 2-5pm WCL Fergus Branch. 100 years ago today the Fergus community celebrated the official opening of their very own Carnegie Free Library.

Come help us honour this special date. Historical presentations and refreshments.

Feb 10

Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes.

Feb 11

Barrie Hill United Church Festive Meal Deal three themed meals Valentine’s roast beef dinner. (Snow date Sat. Feb. 12) St. Patrick’s Day Fri. Mar. 18 (Snow date Sat. Mar. 19) ham dinner.

Easter Dinner Fri. Apr. 8 (Snow date Sat. Apr. 9) Italian buffet.

All three dinners $50, Individual dinners $20. Order tickets from Tim at 519-763-266. *** The Royal City Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting 7pm at the Three Willows United Church on 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5. For more information call Judy at 519-822-2658. *** Kiwanis Music Festival Valentine Gala Event 7:30pm.

Westminster-St. Paul’s Church, 206 Victoria Road North, Guelph.

Performances by Guelph Music Teachers and Selected Students.

Silent Auction opens at 7pm. Admission: $25, Children $5.

Concert tickets available at the door or at the River Run Box Office 519-763-3000. For more Info: Heather Fleming 519-8214365.

Feb 12

Hoot and Howl at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre, 7- 9pm. Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. This is a great way to spend an evening with your family. We will be going out on a night hike to look for owls and coyotes. There will be a short introductory slide show before we head out on the prowl. Bring your flashlight and dress warmly. *** Woolwich Community Lions Club presents Shania Twin Dinner and Show. Lions Hall - Elmira. Doors open at 5pm - Dinner at 6:30. Advance tickets only - $55, call Vi - 519-669-5902 or Naomi 519-669-2190. *** Old Time Dance 8pm-12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Bill Beattie. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Resort to Murder - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at 6pm. Treat your Valentine. Island Buffet. Ticket $20. Call St. Andrew’s Church office at 519-843-3565. *** Treat your sweetheart to a special four-course Valentine’s Dinner at St. John’s Church, Belwood. 6pm. Tickets $25 ea. For reservations contact Marie 519-843-3639. *** College Heights S.S. (Guelph) Library Fundraiser. Valentine’s Semi-Formal Dance. Cocktails 6pm. Dinner 7pm. Guelph Banquet Hall, 492 Michener Rd., Guelph. $50 per person. For tickets call 519-821-4510 ext. 480. *** Minto Arts Council Basement Cafe Concert featuring: Nicole Scott, Peter Judd and opening act Matthew Grant. 8pm, Harriston Library Basement, 88 Mill St. Harriston. Tickets $15. 519-3278529. *** KofC and CWL Valentine’s Supper. Maryhill Heritage Community Centre. 5:30 and 7:30pm. $15 per person, advance tickets only.

For tickets call 519-648-3394, 519-648-2939 or 519-822-9287. *** Karaoke contest at Fergus Legion every Saturday 9pm -1am until March 26th. Grand Prize $1,000. *** Valentine’s Day Tea at Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St.E. Acton. 11am-3pm. Fancy sandwiches, cranberry scones, veggie tray, cookies and squares, coffee and tea for $7. Bake table, raffles and penny table. *** Arthur Legion Valentine Bazaar, 1:30-3pm. *** Red Chevron Club Valentines Dance. Cocktails at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, dance to follow. 34 Elizabeth Street Guelph. Tickets non members $20, members $15, advanced ticket sales only. 519824-1381. *** Adult / Senior Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph.

Cost - $7 / person. Contact 519-836-1015. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. *** Valentine’s Dance. DJ Kent Tocher at 8pm – Guelph Legion.

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 4, 2011 PAGE THREE

Brian Kurtz Trucking: Local family business enjoying success, accolades

by Chris Daponte

GUELPH-ERAMOSA - In the annals of family businesses in Wellington County, few ventures have been as successful as Brian Kurtz Trucking Limited.

The company, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has grown from a single driver, truck and trailer travelling 180,000km per year, to a diverse operation now boasting over 100 employees, 72 trucks, 125 trailers and logging about 12 million kilometres annually.

“We’ve worked hard to get where we are and we’re proud of the success we’ve had,” said president Brian Kurtz.

He registered the company in 1981, though he really started as an independent owner/ operator in the 1970s, making weekly trips to Florida and the eastern U.S. seaboard.

Surprisingly, the Ariss resident never set out to become a trailblazer in the trucking industry; he started driving trucks part time while he pursued a carpentry apprenticeship.

“It kind of got into my blood,” he said of trucking.

For years Brian operated as the sole driver, with his wife, Judy, doing the paper work and answering phones. Eventually others were hired to lessen the burden on Judy, who had her hands full with four boys - and particularly with frequent trips from Ariss to Elora for various sporting events.

The year Brian registered the company bearing his name, he also hired outside owner/ operators to help out. He was blown away by the short-term growth.

“We grew too fast the first year,” Brian said, noting there was more business than the small company could handle.

He explained people quickly realized his company could serve them better than some of the other large trucking businesses in the area.

“Service ran a long way in the 80s when the economy picked up,” added son Trevor

Kurtz, now the general manager of the company.

Brian said the company grew at such a rate in the early days that he was no longer able to invest the money necessary to facilitate further growth.

That led to a brief slow down and also to the realization the company could make more money by capitalizing on lessthan-a-load (LTL) shipments.

That means combining several smaller loads from different companies - many who did not have big enough loads to fill a trailer themselves instead of full truck loads from individual clients.

Trevor explained LTL shipments and temperature controlled goods and hazardous goods became a viable way to service the business’ accounts. Those items make up a significant portion of business to this day, but that’s not all they do.

“We haul anything, anywhere, any time,” Trevor said.

In 1984 Brian Kurtz Trucking purchased three acres at its current location on Speedvale Avenue, west of Guelph. The business continually expanded on that site every few years - and today the company owns eight acres there.

In 1987 an office building was erected and in 1990 a 9,000 square foot distribution facility with 10 doors was added. Five years later, another 12,000 square feet, with 11 doors, was added.

As they got old enough, Trevor and his brothers Brent (now the maintenance manager), Gerrad (regional dispatch manager) and Geordie (U.S. dispatch manager) started to work part time and on weekends washing trucks, loading goods and doing other odd jobs.

In 1995 the four sons bought into the business, and a decade later they made more significant investments in the company.

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“Many local customers realized the value of service and on-time deliveries and switched to Kurtz,” said Trevor.

In early 2000 the company had about 55 trucks and racked up about 8,000,000km per year. The company had

In-house - Brian Kurtz Trucking does all its own maintenance in its large shop on an 8-acre property on Speedvale Avenue.

“We owe that award to our safety department and our drivers, who are the reason why we’re the safest.”

- General manager Trevor Kurtz, on a recent safety award recognizing the company as the safest fleet of its size in North America.

always strived to meet the latest operational, safety and environmental standards, but after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, things became much more onerous.

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companies out of business, but the Kurtz company has managed to thrive thanks to its attention to detail and a measured investment in meeting any and all necessary qualifications.

And that dedication has paid off, with many industry awards and accolades, both

before and after 2001.

In 1997 the company won a safety award from the Transportation Safety Association. In 2005 it received the Canadian Driver Retention Award and in 2006 the Carrier of Excellence - Gold Award.

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“We’re proud of our achievements,” Trevor added.

The company also prides itself on being a member of the local community. Brian relayed the story of how in 1992 the business volunteered to ship a lot of relief goods - collected by local church groups - to the Florida area after Hurricane Andrew, a category 5 storm, caused $26.5-billion in damage in the southern U.S. Trevor noted the company also provided refrigerated trailers to the University of Guelph, local pharmaceutical companies, factories and the residents of Guelph to keep food and drugs at the correct temperature during the infamous power outage in the summer of 2003.

But perhaps the most impressive achievement of all came last month, when the company was named the safest fleet in North America for 2010 in the “Division II” (5 to 14.9 million miles) category by the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA).

“That’s for North America, which is pretty awesome,” Trevor said.

The TCA’s Annual National Fleet Safety Awards recognize trucking companies that demonstrate a superior commitment to safety and accident reduction.

“Safety has always been the top priority in this industry.

TCA developed these awards 36 years ago to recognize the top performers,” said Don Lacy, chairman of TCA’s safety and security division, has stated.

“Today, receiving a National Fleet Safety Award has become a highly coveted badge of honor that recognizes and rewards companies for

working tirelessly to improve their procedures in the safety arena.”

Last year Brian Kurtz Trucking did not have any reportable accidents in the U.S. “We owe that award to our safety department and our drivers, who are the reason why we’re the safest,” Trevor said. “Hiring the best drivers is important; we couldn’t be safe unless they are.”

He added the company is hoping to claim the overall top prize for North America at a ceremony in San Diego in March.

Trevor said what makes the award and others like it even more special is the fact the company is often nominated by its own employees.

“That means a lot,” he said.

He explained there may only be five actual family members working together at the company, but its entire roster of employees is considered one large family.

“We treat people like people; not like numbers,” Trevor said.

Things have come a long way since the days Brian would log 100-hour work weeks and was never home. Over the past 42 years as a driver, and 30 years as the head of the registered company, he’s seen a lot of changes in the industry - the good, the bad and the ugly, as he relays.

But one thing that never seems to change is the company’s commitment to service.

“We’re not looking to get bigger,” Brian said. “We’re just looking to service a select group of people and service them well.”

For more information about Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd., call 519-836-5821 or visit kurtztrucking.com.

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PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 4, 2011

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Big Band and a silent auction will complement the dinner.

The event begins at 5:30pm; tickets are $100 per person and are available online from River Run Centre or at Gordon Taylor Music at 127 Woolwich St. in Guelph. For further information on sponsoring the event or donating to the silent auction, see guelphorchestra.ca.

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The orchestra also provides opportunities for young emerging professional performers.

For details about Guelph’s own orchestra or becoming a friend of Guelph Symphony, please visit guelphorchestra.ca. Tickets for all concerts are available at the River Run Centre at 519763-3000.

Valentine’s Day proposal dilemmas Valentine’s Day is a popular day for marriage proposals.

After all, a day set aside to celebrate friendship and love seems the ideal moment for a couple to begin their new life together.

However, individuals may be surprised that other holidays rival Valentine’s Day for a greater share of people popping the question, including Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Roughly 2.2 million couples get married in the U.S.

every year, according to Census Bureau tracking. But the Diamond Information Center says only 10 percent of all marriage proposals will take place on Valentine’s Day. There may be a few reasons why couples choose a day other than Feb. 14 to get engaged. *Jewelry costs: Many retailers inflate the prices of merchandise in February because they know Valentine’s Day is a popular time to give gifts. Indi-

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ing it with hundreds of other couples in various restaurants around the neighborhood. If privacy and one-on-one time are desired for the proposal, Valentine’s Day may not be the best time to propose. *Pressure: Valentine’s Day carries with it the pressure to be a perfect day for romance and love. Someone proposing could feel pushed into popping the question on this day simply because it’s Valentine’s Day, rather than ultimately being ready for marriage.

While some people feel Valentine’s Day is a great day to propose, others find another day of the year better fits with their desire to start a life together.

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Heart and Stroke What heart disease is and the steps to prevent it Your heart is a muscle that gets energy from blood carrying oxygen and nutrients.

Having a constant supply of blood keeps your heart working properly.

Most people think of heart disease as one condition. But in fact, heart disease is a group of conditions affecting the structure and functions of the heart and has many root causes.

Coronary artery disease, for example, develops when a

combination of fatty materials, calcium and scar tissue (called plaque) builds up in the arteries that supply blood to your heart (coronary arteries).

The plaque buildup narrows the arteries and prevents the heart from getting enough blood.

For more information, please visit heartandstroke.on.ca.

What you can do Heart disease is preventable and manageable. Your

best defense is controlling the risk factors that could lead to coronary artery disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, stress, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and being overweight.

If you’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition, there are treatments to help you manage your illness. You can further reduce your risk by considering these heart-healthy steps:

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A stroke can impact any number of areas including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write.

In a small number of cases, stroke-like damage to the brain can occur when the heart stops (cardiac arrest).

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Heading west - This March, the Palmerston Terminators head to Portage La Prarie for the Juvenile Broomball Nationals. In back is trainer Charlotte Verbeek. Back row: Stephanie Lenselink, Heather Forsyth, Stacey Harper, Kayla Steenbergen and Amy Wynja. Middle: Samantha Wilson, Emily Burgess, Jackie Gaidy, Brittany Lenselink, Tasha Hiemstra and Patti Blake. Front: trainer Christine Fortney , Kelsey Walter, Nicole Lenselink, Kayla VandenBraak, Rachael McRobb, Lana Kraus, trainer Christine Fortney and coach Tony Verbeek. Sarah Butson was absent. photo submitted

New executive - At a Jan. 25 meeting, the Arthur and Area Historical Society appointed a new executive, including, from left: past president Dave Stack, director Karl Cook, director Lionel Smith, director Gail Donald, treasurer Betty-Anne Samuel, secretary Faye Craig, director Robert Macdonald and president Ian Turner. After the annual meeting, the topic of discussion was “Snow days at Arthur High School”.

Palmerston Terminators seek support as they head to Broomball Nationals tation required to get back and forth to the arenas, registration fees and food, the cost may be closer to $1,000 per player.

This team consists of 20 girls, almost all local to the area. Local fundraisers are looking for support of the team and are contacting local businesses and community groups.

They are asking for consideration of either sponsorship or financial support to help cover the cost of the team on this trip and are hoping for responses by Feb. 19. Please make all donations payable to: Palmerston Jr. Broomball, Box 486 Palmerston, ON, N0G 2P0; Marked as: Palmerston Jr. Broomball Nationals.

Fundraisers are also planning to host a beef dinner with all the fixings and homemade cheesecakes and pies for dessert on March 2 from 4:30 to

MINTO - It’s a chance to help a group of young people reach a national dream.

At the end of November, the Palmerston Terminators Juvenile Girls Broomball team once again qualified to play at the Juvenile Broomball Nationals in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, from March 29 to April 3.

Last year, the team returned home with a silver win. It’s quite a honour and accomplishment for the team as they represent not only Ontario, but the Town of Minto and surrounding area.

This marks the second time this girls’ team from this area has qualified to attend the Nationals. However, the trip is going to be expensive.

For transportation to Manitoba and shared hotel rooms, the cost will be approximately $700 per player. With transpor-

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Tickets will be available through any of the team members, or by calling 519-3385084, Jackie Vandenbraak at 519-343-2733 or Tony Verbeek at 519-291-2501.

For more information regarding the fundraising efforts, or the team itself, please contact Tony or Charlotte Verbeek (coaches) at 519-343-5979 or 519-291-2501, Jackie Vandenbraak (parent rep) at 519343-2733 or Denise Boertien (treasurer of Palmerston Jr. Broomball) at 519-343-3901.

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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: 8:30am to 5pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.omafra.gov. on.ca

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Guest Speaker: Nissim Avraham For tickets contact: 519-338-9973

CHANGES TO TAX CLASSIFICATION FOR FARM BUNKHOUSES Ontario is changing the farm bunkhouses property tax classification from residential to farm beginning Jan. 1.

Farmers with residences that house temporary workers will pay the farm property tax rate, which is 75 per cent lower than the residential rate. Farmers work hard to provide Ontario families with healthy, fresh food. This change will help strengthen the agricultural industry, and support the Open Ontario Plan to create jobs and opportunities that will boost the province’s economy.

• Bunkhouses are dwellings on farms that house workers

on a temporary or seasonal basis.

• There are approximately 2,000 bunkhouses located on

farms across the province.

• Farm properties are assessed by Municipal Property

Assessment Corporation based on farmer-to-farmer sales

of farmland and are taxed at 25% of the residential rate.

Learn More: • Property Assessment and Classification Review - Farms Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program • Municipal Property Assessment Corporation • ONTARIO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONVENTION FEBRUARY 23 AND 24, 2011 We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention conference on Feb. 23 and 24 at Brock University, St. Catharines. This conference gathers the best speakers from Canada, and the United States to provide information on the latest innovations and advances in the fruit and vegetable industry.

Highlights of some of the presentations and speakers at these sessions include: Pesticides, Sustainability, and Consumer Perception, •

Dr. Steve Savage Cirrus Partners, Evergreen, CO • Soft pruning techniques, Riccardo Turata,

Consultant, Italy • Vision Robotics for Orchards and Vineyards,

Tony Koselka, Vision Robotics, California • 36 Yrs of Observations of Bulb Nematode on Garlic,

Dr. Fred Crowe, Fred Crowe Consulting, Washington • Pest control with reduced pesticide and carrier rates

in nurseries, Dr. Heping Zhu, Wooster, Ohio, USDA ATRU

Sustainable Hops Production in the Great Lakes Region, •

Dr. J. Robert Sirrine – MSU Economics of organic agriculture, Gregory peck,

Cornell University, NY The conference also has a series of workshops providing more hands on information.

This year’s workshops include: lavender, permit to take water, and apple cider production.

Registration forms and an updated program are available in the Fruit and Vegetable Magazine, at local OMAFRA Resource Centres, or online at www.ofvc.ca.

COMING EVENTS: Feb. 5 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Mount Forest. Course starts at 8:45am. To register, call North Wellington Co-op at 519323-1271.

Feb. 8 & 9 OSCIA annual meeting, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre, Niagara Falls. Check the website: www. ontariosoilcrop.org.

Feb. 8 & 10 Canadian International Farm Show, International Centre, Toronto. For information, check the website: www.canadianfarmshow.ca.

Feb. 8 & 15 A two-day Waterloo County Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop will be held in Linwood from 9:30am to 3pm.

To register or more information, call Liz Samis at 519-638-3268 or lsamis@ontariosoilcrop.org.

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 8:45am. and Separate Exam 3pm. 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 9am. and Separate Exam 3:15pm 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.

Mar. 1 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Exam starts at 10am. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

Mar. 2 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Guelph. Exam starts at 10am. To register, call Woodrill Farms, 519-8211018.

Mar. 8 Getting Started in Aquaculture, Alma Aquaculture Research Station, University of Guelph. Full-day workshop: key requirements of initiating/operating a fish farm. Preregistration and info.: www.

Don MCArthur aps.uoguelph.ca/aquacentre/ 519-994-1036 aquacentre/workshops.html or C Gord M Arthur email: aquacntr@uoguelph.

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ENTERTAINMENT Guelph Youth Singers and The Over Tones present Hooked on a Song Guelph Youth Singers and The Over Tones, Inc., two outstanding Guelph performing groups, will join together to present a delightful concert of choral and barbershop-style music on Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30pm at Harcourt Memorial United Church in Guelph.

The two singing groups, each steeped in their own distinct style, will perform a number of songs on their own and will combine their strengths to sing three mass choir numbers.

Founded in 1991 and now celebrating its 21st year, Guelph Youth Singers has reached national prominence through provincial and national awards at the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals.

Its three solo CDs, including a brand-new anniversary release titled, Into the Breeze, are sold throughout North America and are regularly played on Canadian radio stations.

GYS is always looking

for new choristers who love to sing. Choristers enjoy the chance to learn to sing well, to read music, to do drama workshops, to perform…and to enjoy the company of other talented youth. Auditions are now being scheduled for entry into September 2011 season.

Audition appointments are designed to give the child a “mini lesson” and an enjoyable experience. Prospective choristers and their parents are welcomed to contact the GYS office at 519-821-8574 for more information, to watch a rehearsal, or to register for an audition. More information is also available on the GYS website: www.guelphyouthsingers.com The Over Tones, Inc., founded in Guelph in 1966, is a group of women dedicated to the performance, promotion and preservation of four part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. The Over Tones are members of Harmony, In-

corporated, a women’s singing organization that celebrates friendship, personal growth and development through music, leadership education and the practice of democratic principles. Enhancing the quality of life for youth in our community by supporting and encouraging their participation in vocal music is a priority for both organizations. The Over Tones hold rehearsals every Monday at the Elliott Community Centre, 170 Metcalfe Street, Guelph, at 7pm and welcome women of all ages. More information can be found at: www.theovertones.ca or by emailing overtones@rogers.com.

Hooked on a Song! will be held at Harcourt Memorial United Church at 7:30pm on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Adults $25 / Students & Seniors $19. For tickets, phone River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000.

Opera Kitchener male chorus auditions - April 15, 7:30 – The Liv- music before staging rehearsOpera Kitchener is seeking als with Opera Kitchener; very a male chorus to perform as the ing Arts Centre, Mississauga.

This would be a fantastic minimal staging and rehearsal sonorous soldier chorus in their upcoming comic opera The opportunity for any gentleman period.

If interested, please contact singer to be a part of a full Barber Of Seville.

Performances include three scale staged operatic produc- Emilio or Jennifer Fina to distion, with costumes, sets, full cuss rehearsal period. different venues this year: Opera Kitchener www.op- April 7, 7:30pm – River orchestra and all the works.

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Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs opens February 11 The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is pleased to present its second show of the season, Brighton Beach Memoirs, following up on the success of its initial offering, Anne of Avonlea. Directed by Bronwyn Allen Hill, this Neil Simon classic comedy runs at the Fergus Grand Theatre from Feb. 11-13 and 17-19.

Brighton Beach Memoirs focuses on Eugene Morris Jerome, a 14-year-old aspiring writer and baseball fanatic, and his family – mother, father, older brother, his mother’s sister and her two daughters. The

family lives in Brighton Beach, an ethnic neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York, inhabited

by Jewish, Polish, and Irish families. In 1937, with the depression at its worst, with war looming in Germany, and extended family living and working together, the family deals with the situation with fatalistic good humour, and, Eugene’s reminiscences spell hilarity for the audiences. Come and laugh with us.

Tickets are available by calling 519-787-1981 or online at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

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February 2011 Council Highlights

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County Council adopted its 2011 budget with a modest 2.7% property tax increase. For the average household the increase is approximately $56 annually.

Centre Wellington Mayor, Joanne Ross-Zuj, has been elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors.

The official grand opening of the new Centre Wellington O.P.P. Operations Centre will be on Friday, April 29, at 2pm. Public Welcome.

Local Food Banks: Items Needed

Source It Here! Guelph Wellington Local Food Networking Event

Local food banks in Wellington County are looking for the following items: • Canned fruit • Canned meat • Pasta sauce • Canned pasta • Tea and coffee • Granola bars • Canned stews • Canned tuna • Toilet paper • Cereal • Skim milk powder • Minute Rice • Diapers (size 4-6) • Pasta • Jam • Canned juice • Hygiene products • Dish soap • Cookies • Crackers • Liquid laundry detergent

The TASTE REAL branding and food tourism initiative will be launched to County of Wellington and City of Guelph stakeholders at the third annual local food networking event. SOURCE IT HERE is an opportunity for over 150 farmers, retailers, processors, distributors and chefs to collaborate and make local food Source Here!

Guelph Wellington Local Food Networking moreIt available to consumers.

The TASTE Monday, REAL branding and food tourism initiative will be launched to County of February 28, 2011 Wellington 1:00 andpm City to of 5:30Guelph pm stakeholders at the third annual local food networking event. SOURCE IT HERE is an Loyola opportunity for over farmers, Ignatius Jesuit Centre, House, 5420 Hwy 6150 North, Guelph retailers, processors, distributors and chefs to collaborate and make local food more available to $20 per person, $25 at the door. consumers.

Register today, limited booth space available.

For more information, Monday, February 28, 2011 contact: 519.821.6638 ext. 335 info@guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

1:00 pm toor5:30 pm

Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Loyola House, 5420 Hwy 6 North, Guelph $20 per person, $25 at the door Register today, limited booth space available.

Wellington County’s Forest Conservation By-Law Wellington County is committed to the proper management of woodlands and increasing forest cover. Forest Conservation by-law 5515-09 regulates the cutting/destruction of trees in woodlands that are at least 1 hectare in size, and where more than 20 trees are being cut or destroyed in any calendar year.

For more information, contact: 519.821.6638 ext. 335 or info@guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

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If you plan on harvesting your woodland, you must apply for a Timber Harvest Permit.

If you wish to clear woodland, you must apply for a Clearing Permit. Generally, the County discourages forest clearing unless there are compelling reasons to do so (i.e. minor squaring of agricultural fields, necessary drains, etc.)

If you would like to drop off any of the above items, contact your local food bank at:

For more information, contact: Angelo Giovinazzo, County Forest Conservation Officer, at: 519.835.8722.

CENTRE WELLINGTON FOOD BANK Fred Aleksandrowicz 519-787-1401

Please call before you cut … you might be breaking the law.

MINTO FOOD BANK Harriston Bev May 519-338-2825 Palmerston Liz Stemmer 519-417-4774 Clifford Bruce Kaufman 519-327-8588 WELLINGTON NORTH Arthur 519-848-3272 Mount Forest Marg Rapp 519-655-2137

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FAMILY DAY is Monday, February 21st!

All County of Wellington offices, library branches, transfer stations and landfill sites will be closed on Family Day.

Waste or Recycling Questions? Solid Waste Services is here to help!

SWS Information Line 519-837-2601 or toll-free 1-866-899-0248.

www.wellington.ca See the Recyclopedia on Wellington.Reuses.com

SWS Fact Sheets at County Libraries

EAST WELLINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES Erin & Guelph/Eramosa Gillian Riseborough 519.833.9696 DRAYTON FOOD BANK 519-638-2035 The food banks of Wellington County would like to thank everyone who assisted with local Christmas food drives.

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