Inside Wellington February 8, 2013

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Second Section February 8, 2013

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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!

Horoscopes - For the Second week of February -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, be on your best behavior this week. Acquaintances both new and established will have their eyes on you, and it is essential that you make a good impression.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, although you may not be able to see into the future, you can plan for what may happen in the next few days.

Now is the perfect time to check in with friends.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, get all of your work ducks in a row because you want to ensure you are up for the next promotion or pay increase. Now could be the time to make work your top priority.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You may find that you have an easy time of reading people this week, Cancer. Use this trait to your advantage to find out how certain people feel about your new ideas.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t get too excited when things seem out of whack this week. Keep calm and find out how you can set things on the right course. Lead by example, and others will follow.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, try not to participate in any new activities this week. You are already over-extended. Clear your to-do lists before you take on any other responsibilities.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Show others how good their lives can be if they just follow a little of your own advice and take cues from what you have done already, Libra. Expect a few converts.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be more focused on your fantasies and dream life than what is going on in your real life for the next few days. Just don’t wander around in a fog for too long.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it may be hard to concentrate this week, especially with so many ideas floating around in your head. But do your best to stay focused.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, lend a helping hand when you see an opportunity to do so.

Donate your time to someone in need or help a friend or family member complete a project.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, clarify your needs and wants.

Until you can delineate between these factors you may be spending unnecessarily, which is not what your budget needs.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it may take a few days for you to handle things, but don’t let that dissuade you from trying. Set your own timetable.

ATTENTION!

Inside Wellington’s Events listings are reserved for non-profit/charitable events.

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Sunday February 10, 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

Easter Eggs. Chocolate,fondant filled eggs, white /dark chocolate crosses $2 and bunnies $1, for sale. Place your order now. Call St. Andrew’s Church 519-843-3565. Deadline for orders is March 11.

Proceeds to children of Haiti. *** Chess: Tuesdays at 7pm. Victoria Park Seniors Centre 150 Albert W. Fergus All levels welcome. Contact: Louie David 519-8434445. *** Fergus Elora Rotary Club’s February Speakers List: Feb. 12 Rob Black, “100 years of 4H.” Feb. 19- Bryan Hayter, “RWDI’s National and International Specialized Engineering.” If you have an interest in hearing any or all these speakers please contact a Rotarian you know or Rotarian Derek Graham at 519-846-5533.

Fri. feb. 8

Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. 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. *** The Royal Canadian Legion, Guelph Valentines Dance 8pm-12 midnight. 57 Watson Parkway S., Guelph. 519-822-1565. Door prizes, light lunch included. $15 per couple or $10 per person.

Dance is open to the public. *** Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington 16th Annual Chilifest Lunch. 11:30am-1:30pm. Fergus Legion, 500 Blair St. Fergus. $10 per person includes chili, coleslaw, roll, dessert, juice, tea and coffee. Tickets available in advance at Community Resource Centre or at the door. Delivery and takeout.

Call 519-843-7000 for info.

Sat. feb. 9

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to The Country Versatiles. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree. Dance, sing, play. 2-5pm. 519-3231591. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. *** Fergus-Elora Rotary Club’s singing contest at the Grand Theatre.

For more info. visit www.ferguselorarotary.com. *** Barrie Hill United Church 5702 Wellington Road 29 (R.R. #5), Rockwood, Valentine’s Dinner. 6pm. Three course menu featuring roast beef with musical entertainment through the evening. For tickets ($25 each) contact Tim at 519-763-2661. *** Mary Hill KofC and CWL Valentine’s Supper. Maryhill Heritage Community Centre, 5:30 and 7pm. Door prizes. Advance tickets only. $15 per person, $8 children 6-11. Contact Mike at 519-6483394 for tickets. *** Erin Legion Jam Nites. 7:30pm. The first of monthly Jam nights will be held on Saturday night. Everyone is welcome to participate. $5 entry. *** Basement Cafe Concert featuring “John Stewart” (blues/rock guitarist) and opening act “Becky Litt” (singer/songwriter) 8pm.

Harriston Library Basement, 88 Mill St. Tickets: $20 by calling 519-327-8529. *** Valentine’s Day Tea. Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St. E. Acton 11-3pm. $8, children 5 and under free. Bake table, vintage linens, penny table. *** Arthur Legion Valentine Bazaar 1:30-3pm.

sun. feb. 10

2nd Annual Centre Wellington Women’s Expo, 12-4pm, Fergus Sportsplex. Cost is $2. Features prizes, raffle table, vendors, demonstrations, speakers and entertainment. *** Listowel Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-291-2569. *** Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, 3pm. “Out Of Africa”. Storyteller Sya Van Geest. Admission at the door: $20, Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph 519-821-0610. *** Erin Legion Annual Seniors Dinner. Doors open 3pm for socializing. Dinner 5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth. 7pm. Admission $2.50, penny table, 25/25/50 draw, light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** Team Kure4Kally presents its annual Show and Sale. 11am 4pm at the Palmerston Community Centre. Help raise funds for Arthritis research, and help find a cure for a 10-year old girl.

Something for everyone. Admission is free. Raffle table, bake table, lunch counter. *** All Saints Anglican Church (Erin) Mardi Gras Brunch (pancakes and sausages) in church hall at 11:30am. All welcome. No charge freewill donations for World Relief and Development Fund.

mon. feb. 11

The Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting. Harriston –Minto Community Auditorium, 7:30pm. Speaker: Cliff Smith, Mount Forest. Topic: Digital photography.

Tues. feb. 12

Pancake Supper, Melville United Church (St. Andrew and Tower St, Fergus), 5-7pm. Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, dessert, drinks, fruit. Freewill donation. All welcome. 519-843-1781. *** Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Mount Forest United Church, Fellowship Hall, 175 Queen St. East. 5-7pm. Pancakes from scratch, ham, sausage, tea, coffee, juice, dessert. Tickets at door.

Accessible entrance off parking lot. For info. call. 519-323-1910. *** Quilter Renske Helmuth will be the speaker at Royal City Quilter’s Guild meeting. 7pm at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road, Guelph. Guest fee is $5. For more info. call 519-821-7891. *** Normanby Pancake and Sausage Supper. St. Paul’s Normanby Lutheran Church Auditorium. 5-7pm. Wheelchair accessible.

Adults $8; age 8 -12 $4; Under 8 free. Info. 519-799-5346. *** Pancake Supper. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Mount Forest. 5-7pm. $7 per person. Pure maple syrup. *** Pancake Dinner at St. James Church, Fergus. 5-7pm includes sausages, toppings and dessert. Adults $10, Children (10 and under) $5. Tickets at the door. *** Erin 4-H Beef Club 1 meeting. Masonic Lodge, Erin Fairgrounds 7pm.

Guest Speaker Dr. Rex Crawford “Vaccinating your calf and how to prevent picking up contagious illness at cattle show”. New members welcome. More info. contact Karen Mansfield 519-855-4648. *** Pancake Supper 5-7pm. St. Alban’s Church, Grand Valley. Adults/ teens $8, Children $4. Tots free. All you can eat. *** All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Supper. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Alma. 5-7pm. Adults $9, Children 6-12 $4.

Children under 6 free. Family $22. *** Pancake supper. Arthur Community Centre 5-7pm. Hosted by Grace Anglican Church, Arthur. Scalloped Potatoes, ham, salads, rolls, pancakes. Adults $12, Children $6-12 $6, 5 and under free.

Bake table. *** Pancake and Sausage Supper. All you can eat 5-7pm. Adults - $7.

Children 6-12 $3, 5 and under - free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sligo Rd. W., Mount Forest. *** Palmerston United Church Pancake Supper 5-7pm. Adults: $8, 12yrs & under $4, preschoolers: free. Tickets at the door. Proceeds to Canadian Food Grains Bank.

Wed. feb. 13

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5pp. Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Heart & Stroke Luncheon. 11:30-1:30pm, $8 per person. Knox United Church, Clifford. *** Fergus Legion Wednesday Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm. Soup, sandwich, fruit cup, tea / coffee. $6. Everyone welcome.

THURS. feb. 14

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

fri. feb. 15

Fergus Legion Spaghetti Supper and Movie Night. Supper 6-8pm $10/person. Movie 8pm. Tickets at the legion. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $14. No take outs. Ent. by Mary Lynn Woods. *** St. John’s Church Belwood, Euchre. 7:30pm. *** Contra dance with live music by Relative Harmony. 8-10:30pm.

Victoria Park Field House, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus. $10 per person (youth with adult free). No partner or previous experience necessary. Call Janice Ferri 519-843-9971. *** So You Think You Can Swing Dance. Featuring “No Strings Attached” big band. 8pm. Guelph Youth Music Centre. Cash Bar. Tickets $25. Proceeds to the Guelph Concert Band. Tickets available at River Run Centre and at the door.

Sat. feb. 16

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Adult/Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph.

Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519-836-1015. *** Annual Pancake Breakfast Food Bank Fundraiser is at Sam’s Family Burgers, 8-10am. It’s either a food bank donation, or $3 per plate of pancakes, comes with either coffee or juice, a side of bacon is $1 (or another food bank donation). *** Woolwich Community Lions Club “Margaritaville” Warm up the Winter Dance, Lions Hall Elmira. 8pm-1am. $15 per person, 19+ years. DJ, Lunch provided. Tickets available from Lions members. *** Valentine Soup and Sandwich Luncheon and Bake Sale. KnoxCalvin Church, Harriston, Elora St. 11am-1pm. $8. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2-5pm.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 8, 2013 PAGE THREE

Writing, fishing keys to paradise for former ad man

by Patrick Raftis

ABOYNE - His most enduring turn of phrase might be a six-word slogan for a department store chain, but these days Doug Moen is more likely to be writing about international terrorism than pricing promises.

About 15 years ago Moen, who penned the classic slogan “The Lowest Price is the Law” for Zellers back in the 1980s, ditched a globe-trotting lifestyle working with high profile advertising firms to pursue his passions: writing and fly fishing from a home-base in the Fergus area.

Moen was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He first moved to Ontario to work as a laboratory chemist in the mining industry in Sudbury, then returned to his home province to attend the University of Saskatchewan, where he obtained a degree in art and philosophy.

Moen experienced some success as a sculptor and several of his works can be found on display at university galleries in Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Mendal Art Gallery in Saskatchewan, and several private collections.

“Though I did fairly well at it, there’s only so much you can sell; I was doing large metal sculptures - I realized I had to make a living,” said Moen, who at the time was 23 years old and living in a small log cabin near Peterborough.

So he took a train into Toronto, although he was “not quite sure what to do.”

He initially attempted to land work with the CBC, where he was “passed on from producer to producer to producer, until finally even I realized that wasn’t going to happen.”

While travelling around the city on public transit, Moen was inspired, in a way, by studying artwork on subway advertisements and “how horrible it was.

“I decided I could do a bet-

ter job,” he recalls.

Moen started knocking on the doors of advertising agencies, with little success until he wore down a manager at Vickers and Benson, “by calling him so often I think he just gave up and hired me.”

Starting out as a junior writer, Moen soon moved up to senior writer and eventually found himself assigned to some major accounts, including Gulf Oil. For Gulf, he wrote copy for commercials which featured Canadian comedy icons Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster. He credits the comedians with helping his parents accept his career choice.

“They never really understood what I did in advertising,” he said of his parents.

However, Wayne and Shuster were at one point dispatched to the western Canadian town where Moen’s parents were living to open up a new Gulf facility, and wound up in the same pub as his father.

“He asked them if they knew Doug Moen and they sat down and had a beer with him,” said Moen. “I think my dad’s friends were very impressed, so after that they were pretty proud I was in the advertising business.”

During a 30-year career, Moen worked with four or five different advertising agencies, including McCann-Erickson, a major international firm.

“They flew me to Sydney, Australia to work on the Levi’s account,” recalls Moen, who also travelled to London, England to work on the Black Label beer account, and visited Los Angeles to help with his firm’s pitch for Honda motorcycles.

Moen was working with Padula Advertising in Toronto when he took on the Zellers job.

“We had landed the account,

Grand view - Local author and fishing guide Doug Moen enjoys a great view of the Grand River from his backyard in Aboyne. photo by Patrick Raftis

Storyteller - Aboyne author Doug Moen has published four novels in e-book format from his cottage on the Grand River.

photo by Patrick Raftis

Cover photo - Moen, who retired from a career in advertising to pursue his passions, fly fishing and writing, is shown casting a line. Moen has fished around the globe, and these days works as a guide and instructor for a local company. photo by Doug Hall

but still didn’t have a slogan,” said Moen. “I went down to Arizona for a week of holidays and I had to come back with a slogan,” which turned out to be “The Lowest Price is the Law.” “Six months after it came out, it became one of the most well known ad lines in Canadian advertising history and I suspect it still is,” said Moen.

About 15 years ago, Moen had an opportunity to sell his share in Padula to another partner. At 52, the timing jived with his retirement plans, so he took the offer. He flew out to

ple to fish,” he notes, adding that teaching and working as a guide helps him remember much of what he has learned over the years.

Moen says fly fishing is more demanding than most other types, “in that there is an art to casting the line. It requires some physical skill, like hitting a golf ball.”

To exercise his mental skills, Moen turns to writing.

The same rustic setting that makes a great fly fishing base is also ideal for a writer, with an inspirational view of the Grand River available from home at

“You start with a blank page and the last page is blank until you fill it.”

- Author Doug Moen on writing.

Alberta, planning to “buy some land so I could fish and write.”

However, with both his daughters living in Ontario, Moen and his wife Lynn chose to stay in the province. The Moens’ daughter Nicola lives in the Fergus area, while their daughter Sarah has followed her father’s footsteps into the advertising industry as a producer of commercials.

“My wife suggested we come out to Fergus and have a look,” he said. “I had only fished the Grand twice here, but we absolutely fell in love with it.”

Originally the couple took up residence in a big brick home on St. Andrew Street, before finding their current residence, a small cottage along the Grand at Aboyne, about seven years ago. From his back yard, Moen can sit in his hammock and “see if there’s any fish” before deciding whether or not to hit the river.

“For a fly fisherman, this is as close as it gets to paradise,” he states.

Moen has fished around the globe, from South America to the Arctic.

During the season, he currently spends much of his time working for Wilson’s Fly Fishing of Fergus as a guide and a fly fishing instructor.

“I’ve caught enough fish that catching fish is not as important to me as the actual fishing. I love teaching peo-

any time.

Moen took up novel writing about the time he moved to the Fergus area. He has published four novels in e-book format, all of which are thrillers. It’s a genre he enjoys, but feels is often handled in unrealistic fashion.

“I write stories that could be true. I’ve read some thrillers where the plot is so outrageous you just knew there is no reality to it,” he said.

Moen, who lists Graham Greene and John Steinbeck among his favorite writers, says most of his stories come from news items he runs across.

“Then I Google the crap out of it,” said Moen, adding, he also reads at least two English newspapers a day.

“I research my books endlessly,” he states, noting each book typically involves about eight months of research and six months of writing.

He decided to publish his books through Amazon in e-book form because of the difficulty in breaking into traditional publishing.

“The market is saturated,” he notes. “Traditional publishers right now don’t want to put out books in hardcover and paperback format when they’re not selling.”

With e-books filling what he estimates at 20 to 40 per cent of the market, Moen said, “I decided I would just go that route.”

Moen says he hasn’t done a lot of work on marketing the books, pointing out some writers spend two or three hours a day just promoting their books in various online formats.

“I like to spend that time writing or on the lake,” he says.

However, for his latest novel, The Extraordinary Rendition of János Farkas, Moen decided to try connecting with readers online in an unconventional and fairly timeconsuming way: daily chapter-by-chapter YouTube video readings.

“I really thought that would garner some interest,” he said, adding, “I really enjoy doing it.”

For Moen, the thrill of writing remains the challenge and journey of discovery that comes with the unfolding of a good tale.

“You start with a blank page and the last page is blank until you fill it,” he said.

Below is a sample of what fills some of those blank pages in The Extraordinary Rendition of János Farkas: They went into an interrogation room that had been modeled after one someone had seen on an English cop program. There was a simple table, chairs and a high window that let sunlight in through a geometric Islamic grate.

The pleasant shapes played on the cream walls and made the whole place seem ‘not half bad.’ It belied the real interrogation rooms that lay below.

Carpenter gave the guard the keys and the prisoner’s shackles were removed. Next, the orange jumpsuit was roughly pulled from him. The orange jumpsuit earmarked America and that was not wanted here.

The prisoner stood before them wearing only the hood and his diaper.

“Let’s see what we have here now,” said Col. Abbas.

He walked over and pulled the black hood from his head.

“Ah, it’s János Farkas, the great Bosniak actor, or should I say terrorist!”

János’s eyes blinked and squinted in the unaccustomed light, searching the room for form, facts, information. They settled on the man with the walrus mustache, the one he had heard called Carpenter.

“Look at me!” Abbas commanded. “What do you have to say for yourself?”

The tape sealed János’s

lips.

“I can’t hear you!”

János’s eyes focused on the Syrian. Abbas stared back. He wanted fear, deep-seated cowering fear. There was none.

He reached up and ripped the heavy tape from János’s mouth.

Some of the 12 hours growth of beard came with it. There were blood speckles on his cheeks.

His lower lip was split and torn where the tape caught it.

Whatever Abbas expected it didn’t happen. János neither yelled nor brought his hand up to his wounded face. He sucked the blood from his lip and cleaned it with his tongue.

Turning his head to the side he spit the blood to the floor, gently and without aggression, as one might spit watery blood into a bowl in a dentist’s office.

Abbas clenched his fist, and if Carpenter had not still been present he would have given János much more blood to spit.

Instead, he stepped back.

“I am surprised you are still here, Mr. Carpenter. You have my acknowledgement that we now have János Farkas in our custody.”

Carpenter himself was surprised that he was still there.

Anonymity was his stock in trade and without it his job would be much more difficult, but he had the distinct feeling that this János Farkas was not going to get out of here alive.

And that was not the plan.

“My day is not done here, yet” he said to Abbas. “The other package you are expecting is arriving later this morning. It’s on a different plane.

When I bring it to you I would like only you and I in the interview room.

“Certainly,” Abbas replied.

“And …” Carpenter continued.

“Yes?” “Any rough stuff with the second package and the Corporation will be most displeased. Understand?”

“I will make sure that Abdullah is on his best behavior.”

“Can he be trusted?”

Abbas smiled and Carpenter retreated through the door. He didn’t need to be shown the way out.

In addition to The Extraordinary Rendition of Jonas Farkas, Moen’s novels include: Dead No More, The Rat Trap and The String Puller.

For more information go to www.douglasmoen.com.

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 8, 2013

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Support or Stigma?

by Janet Fowler This article includes excerpts from a letter and speech given by Nick Francis, rector, Queen’s University.

“When I came to Queen’s University, I thought I could do anything. I strived for high marks. I got involved in student politics and, when a friend suggested I run for rector (the elected student who represents all university students and is on the board of trustees), I went for it.

“I didn’t win (that time) but, before too long, I was off in another direction, helping organize a student conference in Toronto. Between that, my studies, and my job in Kingston, I was travelling constantly and pulling all-nighter after all-nighter, right through the Christmas break of my second year.

“Then, the day before school started again in January, I had a horrible panic attack – although I didn’t know what it was at the time. And I kept having them – up to six debilitating attacks a day.

“The doctor I saw told me I had to cut back – ‘focus on your academics,’ she said. I took her advice. It wasn’t easy, but slowly I began getting better. That’s when I started to notice something in the people around me. Sometimes it was what they said, sometimes it was more an attitude – that I was self-dramatizing or I could shake off my problem if I really wanted to.”

“Maybe the fact I had been so badly hit by anxiety painted me as weak in their eyes. In

many ways, their comments and attitude were worse than the anxiety and made recovery that much harder.”

On Feb. 7, 2012, Bell Canada and Queen’s University announced a $1 million research initiative to establish the Bell Canada Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair. Francis spoke on that occasion and shared the following.

“In writing this speech, I came to realize that I did not fully understand stigma and the impacts it can have on someone dealing with a mental illness and even those who are connected to someone that is.

“Just over a year ago ... I found myself dealing with a mild anxiety disorder and some level of sleep deprivation that lasted for the entire semester.

But I have come to realize, through my reflection on the

experience, that stigma posed the greatest barriers both in my recovery and coping with the illness ...

“I was extremely fortunate to receive support from family and the university, but not everyone has the support that I had. When one in five Canadians are experiencing mental illness, the question must be posed as to why there are not more people seeking help.”

On Feb. 12, Bell will once again launch its “Let’s Talk Day” to raise funds and awareness about mental health.

The “Open Mind” column is sponsored by individuals and organizations concerned with mental health issues in rural Wellington and Dufferin counties. Contact Canadian Mental Health Association at 519-7664450 ext. 231 or parkinsons@ cmhagrb.on.ca.

TORONTO - Most people know someone whose food and weight preoccupation negatively impacts his or her ability to live a rich and connected life.

And for some, Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 3 to 9, can be the ideal time to address the matter.

“People don’t start out with the idea of getting an eating disorder,” says Merryl Bear, director of the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) in Toronto.

“Patterns of behaviour around food, exercise and weight management, which start as ways to help structure or manage emotions and time, end up controlling the individual.”

Officials say vanities don’t drive these preoccupations attempts at self-management and emotional regulation do.

Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders, often with life-threatening consequences.

According to NEDIC, thousands of girls and young

women are affected; for those with anorexia, 10 per cent will die within the first 10 years and 20% within 20 years.

NEDIC officials state eating disorders have a higher mortality rate than any other mental health issue in girls and young women, and 15% of new diagnoses are for boys or men.

Despite what NEDIC refers to as the myth that eating disorders are a “rich white girl’s disease,” they affect males and females of all ages, classes, ethnic backgrounds and abilities. And the whole family is affected when a member has an eating disorder.

“Emotions can run high, and parents and siblings may get caught in a tug of war over everyday needs of each against the pressing needs of the child who is ill,” said Bear.

Across the country this week and later into February, a range of events will be held to raise awareness and help individuals to find healthier ways of coping with their lives.

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For information on eating disorders, visit www.nedic.ca.

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Visitors can find out about different types of eating disorders, learn about some of the reasons why a person may develop an eating disorder, and how young people can get help for themselves or for a friend.

At Kids Help Phone, on an average day in 2012, about three counselling sessions related to eating disorders.

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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.

GROWER PESTICIDE SAFETY CERTIFICATION WITH ONLINE LEARNING Interested in certifying online? The Grower Pesticide Safety Course is offered online this year: Feb. 10–16; Mar. 3–9; Mar. 17–23; and Apr. 14-20. The course takes place over five days. You need to participate every day. You need to be competent in the use of a computer, have a high speed connection and be a self-directed learner. What will the course be like? Each day you will need to login to class and be prepared to discuss pesticide topics with your classmates, and complete each day’s learning activities. Before the class starts, view our resources under the “Learning” tab to: view the presentations; read the manual chapters; practice your understanding by completing questions and watch the videos.

You need to prepare for class by learning the information in each chapter. The more you learn before you begin the course, the easier it will be for you to participate and complete the learning activities. You are evaluated on each day’s learning activities and your participation in discussions with your classmates and the instructor.

You must submit each day’s learning activities before noon of that next day. The activities contribute to your overall certification grade for a possible total grade of 100 per cent. You need a grade of 75% or greater to successfully complete the course for certification.

The course is open to you for two weeks so you can view your grades. Computer skills and equipment: It is your responsibility to have access to the technology for accessing the course. You are expected be competent in the use of the internet and know how to

use e-mail as you will be navigating and searching the internet, corresponding with other students in your class and using webbased conferencing. The course works best when you use Internet Explorer or Safari. You will need a high speed connection to enroll in this course. For the video conference on Monday at 7:30pm, your computer should be equipped with a microphone, speakers, and a web cam. Call OPEP to register: 1-800-652-8573 or the website: www.opep.ca.

ADD NEW VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS Learn how to turn your idea into teality. For farmers and rural business owners interested in adding value to their business New – Exploring value added opportunities. Videos * Workshops * E-Learning.

To start adding value, learn how to: generate ideas, select your best idea, assess your idea’s business potential and turn your idea into reality. For videos, workshops, E-Learning and more go to: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/diversifyfarmbus/valueadded Workshops are being planned in different locations throughout Ontario for Winter 2013.

Registration flyers and dates of all scheduled workshops will be posted at: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/diversifyfarmbus/valueadded Workshops to date: Feb. 26, Clinton OMAFRA Resource Centre; March 5, Lions Club Hall, 554 Main Street, Wyoming; March 7, Cobden Community Centre; March 13, Macaulay Church, Picton.

Webinar Series - Feb. 27 and 28.

A webinar is basically a workshop or seminar offered over the web and teleconferencing for audio.

Why choose the webinar format? If you prefer the convenience of learning from your own home, being able to participate regardless of weather, you have access to a reasonable Internet bandwidth and are comfortable using the Internet - this is an ideal option for you. Take advantage of this facilitated online session to exchange ideas with others as you learn how to turn your idea into reality.

To be notified of upcoming workshops contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or at: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

HEALTHY HAPPY HORSES WORKSHOP TO TAKE PLACE AT LOCAL ERIN FARM Sponsored by the Credit Valley Conservation and Equine Erin, these workshops include two days of hands-on horse education, and useful equine management skills. Using live horses, these workshops will aid horse owners and stable managers in accessing and dealing with their horse’s health issues before they become a bigger or more costly issue.

Save on Vet bills (know when to call the Vet), by taking part in the Equine Guelph Horse Health Check presented by Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, University of Guelph on Saturday, Feb. 23 afternoon– clinic uses a live horse.

On Saturday, March 2, learn more about natural horse hoofcare, and barefoot hoof trimming presented by Anne Riddell of Barefoot Horse Canada – a very informative session where Anne demonstrates her technique and presented using live horses.

The cost is $75 (plus HST) for both days and includes a hot lunch, all workshop materials and resources. Registration is limited.

For information or to register, contact Bridget Ryan: 519-8554562 or email: equineerin@gmail.com.

COMING EVENTS: Feb. 12 Hog Production and Marketing Tools, Elora OMAFRA Office, 1pm - 4:30pm. Workshop topics: Risk Management Tips & Tools; Putting the GDX to Work and Feeding Heavy Hogs. For information/register, contact Linda Dillon: 519-842-3333 or email: linda.dillon@ontario.ca.

Feb. 13 Grower Pesticide Safety Course at 9am and separate exam 2:45 p.m, Harriston. To register, phone Cargill at 519-338-2015.

Feb. 13 Regional Poultry Producer Update, Mount Forest. Preregistration cost is $30/person, $35 at the door. Program agenda, venue information and registration details available at: www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca/events/producerupdates.php.

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Annual Feed & Seed Show & Annual Meeting Wednesday, February 13,2013 Amaranth Township Hall, 374028 6th Line Amaranth 9:30am to 3:00pm Admission: $25.00 Includes 2013 Membership and Lunch Guest Speakers Include: Brian HAll, OMAFRA Canola Specialist Nick Betts, Outreach Co-ordinator, Ontario Soil and Crop Association, Biomass Research Program Officers McKee and Welsh, Ministry of Transportation, Road and Farm Vehicle Safety Les Nicols, Regional Director Joan McKinlay, President, Ontario Soil & Crops Assoc.

Don Kabbes, Market Development Mgr, Great Lakes Grain Jonathon Watchurst, Environmental Farm Plan Update Alan Lyons, Dufferin Major Project Presentation For more information contact Jim Irvine 1-800-265-2284

Honouring young farmers - The Wellington County Cattleman’s Association’s (WCCA) annual general meeting was held recently in Alma. Part of the evening’s agenda was the organization’s presentation of the second annual Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award, given to the most improved Wellington County 4-H Beef Club member. This year the award was presented to Isaac Brubacher of West Luther Beef Club. Taking part in the award presentation were Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, and Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong. The award presentation was a highlight of the evening. Joining Brubacher, Pettapiece, Arnott and Chong were members of the WCCA and several Wellington 4-H members including WCCA advisory councillor Rob Unsworth, Mary Ellen Wooddisse, West Luther Beef Club’s Charlie Twiss, Taika von Konigslow, Josh Wooddisse and WCCA vice-president Rick Mitchell. submitted photo

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Waterloo Rural Women Conference is Feb. 13 WATERLOO - The annual Waterloo Rural Women Conference Day is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Schmidtsville Restaurant in Wellesley.

This year’s speakers include Brenda Gerber from New Hamburg, Linda Slits from Milverton, and Darlene Aberle from Elmira.

Gerber will address the topic of overcoming obstacles in life. She will share her story on how she was able to carry on after experiencing a serious farm injury as a child.

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Slits is the 2013 CNE Ambassador. She will share her experience from the past year and highlight how she was able to promote agriculture in her role as ambassador and her career in agriculture.

In the afternoon farm wife Darlene Aberle will demonstrate how to use simple items found around the house and farm to decorate for a fresh spring look.

Lunch and coffee breaks are included in the $20 registration fee .

Register on line at www. waterlooruralwomen.org or call a Waterloo Rural Women Committee member Rita Bauman at 519-638-3624, Lois Cressman at 519-6962667, Sharon Grose at 519846-9788 or Susan Martin at 519- 669-8066.

Equine Canada and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) announced in December the beginning of the 60-day public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines.

It is available for review online at www.nfacc.ca/codesof-practice/equine.

Equine Canada is appealing to organizations across Canada to add their feedback.

Since the code will be Canada’s de facto document, it will have a better chance of reflecting a balance of beliefs and opinions about on-farm equine care if more Canadians participate in its development.

Equine-related organizations have until Feb. 14 to add comments or suggest alternative wording to the draft.

All feedback received through the online system will be considered by the independent Code Development Committee (CDC) and changes will be made where applicable.

Once finalized, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines will be released into circulation during the summer of 2013.

For more information contact Jackie Wepruk, general manager and project coordinator, National Farm Animal Care Council at 403-783-4066, or via email at nfacc@xplornet.com. Visit the website at nfacc.ca.

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Skating Club celebrates 45 years PALMERSTON The Palmerston Skating Club is celebrating 45 years with a special event “For the Love of Skating,” on Feb. 16.

A special show featuring performances by 2012 Canadian Figure Skating novice champions Danny Seymor and Lauren Collins and pre-novice women’s competitor Quinn Wilson will perform at the Palmerston arena, along with a showcase of the talents of the Palmerston club’s own local skaters.

In addition, there will be a ham and scalloped potato supper with a silent auction.

Adult tickets for dinner and show are $22, show-only tickets are $10 or dinner-only for $15. Children 12 and under dinner and show is $15, showonly tickets are $8 and dinneronly tickets $10. Tickets are available by calling Shannon South, 519-343-4899 or Danielle Schill, 519-343-4036.

ABOVE: Team Anderson - Puslinch youth Travis Anderson, of the Galt Curling Club in Cambridge, will be skip for Team Anderson at the Boys Bantam Provincials in Ottawa at the end of February. Team Anderson is, from left: Grant Fraser (lead), Justin Fraser (second), Byron Scott, coach, Tyler Twining (vice), Travis Anderson (skip) and assistant coach Stuart Anderson. submitted photo LEFT: Golden performance - Holly Jackson, of Arthur and Area Skating Club, competed in the Weskate competition featuring more than 500 competitors at the Ripley Huron Community Centre recently.

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ENTERTAINMENT Dyer brings Triumph of Non-Violence to Gorge Cinema ELORA - The Elora Adventure Club in conjunction with The Gorge Cinema will host world renowned author and public speaker Gwynne Dyer for his latest lecture presentation, The Triumph of NonViolence at the Gorge Cinema on Feb. 10 at 4:30pm.

The past quarter-century has seen a wave of non-violent revolutions that overthrew tyrants in Europe, Africa and Asia and brought democracy to

Tribute Band brings music of The Eagles Feb. 16 FERGUS - The songs and sound of legendary 1970’s country-rock group The Eagles will be re-created at the Fergus Grand Theatre with a new Canadian touring show called New Kid In Town: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute.

Comprised of some of Canada’s leading session musicians, the show will perform all of the The Eagles legendary hits.

As a bonus, the musicians will also perform solo hits made famous by Eagles band members Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh.

There will be a meet and greet after the show allowing for people to meet the artists.

Tickets for the Feb. 16 New Kid In Town: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute show are $25 plus taxes.

Show time is 8pm and tickets are available on-line at www.FergusGrandTheatre.ca or by calling the theatre box office at 519-787-1981.

several dozen countries.

In the past two years it has finally reached the Arab world, one of the last bastions of tyranny (the other is China), with unpredictable but probably very large long-term consequences. Yet few people understand why non-violent revolution works.

Dyer’s lecture will consider the revolutions of the Arab Spring and what they will mean for the region and the rest of the world. It will also attempt to understand how non-violent revolution has evolved, and why it produces much better results than rival revolutionary techniques.

Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years. He served in

Gwynne Dyer three navies and held academic appointments at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Oxford University. His column on international affairs, is published by over 175 papers in some 45 countries.

Dyer’s books include Ignorant Armies: Sliding into War in Iraq (2003), Future: Tense (2005) and The Mess They Made: The Middle East

After Iraq (2007), all of which were number one or number two on the Globe and Mail’s non-fiction best-seller list.

Climate Wars (2008) deals with the geopolitical implications of large-scale climate change.

Crawling from the Wreckage (2010) captures a time marked by exaggerated fears of terrorism, futile and unnecessary wars in the Middle East, neglect of climate change, and financial near-collapse.

Advanced tickets, priced at $12 each are available from the Gorge Cinema by calling 519846-0191, or the Shepherd’s Pub at 519-846-5775. Seating is limited.

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John Stewart headlines Basement Cafe HARRISTON - Blues/rock Guitarist John Stewart will headline the next show in at the Minto Arts Council’s popular Basement Cafe Concert Series.

Local theatre-goers will recognize Stewart from his recent performance as part of the “High ‘n’ Mighty House Band” in the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s recent production of Job’s Blues.

Stewart played music with a number of acts from the mid60s until 1980.

He left the music business at that time and started a 24-year career in broadcasting at the CBC. Upon retiring from the media he gravitated back to his musical roots and once again picked up the guitar and started to sing.

He now performs regularly throughout the Grey-Bruce area both as a soloist and as a member of a variety of musical acts.

Opening the show for Stewart is singer/songwriter Becky Litt of Harriston, a guitarist and interpreter of classic songs who also performs her own compositions.

The Minto Arts Council also announced the concert will be moving back to its original roots in the basement of the restored Harriston Carnegie Library.

The Feb. 9 show begins at at 8pm.

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WELLINGTON COUNTY HAS BEEN NAMED THE SAFEST COMMUNITY IN CANADA Maclean’s magazine has named Wellington County as the safest community in the country!

The rankings are based on analysis of Statistics Canada’s Crime Severity Index for the nation’s 100 largest cities and regions, along with municipal crime data for six offences: homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, breaking and entering, and auto theft.

The County and the O.P.P. have been working together to provide responsive and efficient service to residents and visitors.

New Library Courier Van

For the entire story and all Maclean’s rankings, visit: www.macleans.ca.

Watch for our new library courier van out on the roads of Wellington County – you can’t miss us! Did you know that our courier moved 379, 029 books, DVDs and CDs in 2012? You can request material from any of our 14 branches to be delivered to your local branch – all you need is a library card.

IS YOUR CHILD ENTERING FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN?

Your local school and service providers are committed to working towards providing special needs services that consider the best interests of families and their children as the Full Day Kindergarten Early Learning Programme unfolds.

Teen Cafe Books, music, creative pursuits, and snacks!

There’s something for everyone and different every month. Teens, please register.

If your child has special needs and you have questions about how services will be provided in Full Day Kindergarten, contact the people working with your child or the school principal for more information.

Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm Harriston Branch, 519.338.2396

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Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 pm Mount Forest Branch, 519.323.4541

FAMILY PORTRAIT FAMILY DAY CLOSURES AND HOURS The following County facilities will be closed on Monday, February 18: • County Administration Centre Mr. and Mrs. John Keith and family of Nichol Township. WCMA ph 3861

February 18 - Family Day 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Admission: $5.00/person, $12.50/family Wellington County Museum and Archives Wellington Road 18 Between Fergus and Elora

TOLL FREE 1.800.663.0750 X 5224 www.wellington.ca/museum

Discover the World of Bird Feeding Join Richard Tofflemire from Wild Birds Unlimited as he walks us through the hobby of bird feeding. Learn how to attract some of our local birds to your yard.

Saturday, February 9 at 1:00 pm Rockwood Branch, 519.856.4851 Adults, please register.

• Social Services offices

Valentine’s Day Programmes

• Library Branches

The Library is hosting a number of programmes in honour of Valentine’s Day. Listen to stories, play games and make something sweet! Visit our kids programme page for dates and locations, www.wellington.ca/Library.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives will be open from 1:00 - 4:30 pm and will be hosting events.

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