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Sara Parkinson: 4-H pride and the future of agriculture

by Kelly Waterhouse

ERIN - When 21-yearold Sara Parkinson accepted the inaugural Ron Wooddisse Award for most improved member of a Wellington County 4-H beef club, an honour bestowed on her by the Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association, she was poised, polished and wearing impossibly high four-inch heels.

She looked about as far from being a farm girl as anyone could get, yet Parkinson is the real deal. She is the future of agriculture.

“It is a great honour to win this award, and this is a great place for the award to be coming from,” Parkinson said, adding the cattlemen’s association has been a great supporter of 4-H clubs in her area, including her group, the Erin 4-H Beef Club #2.

Reflecting a month later on the award, Parkinson explains, “The award was a surprise. Not only was I being recognized by the Wellington cattlemen’s association, but it was my own club that nominated me, that thought I was deserving and that is very humbling.”

If 4-H Canada is looking for a spokesperson, Parkinson is it.

A 4-H leader, junior leader and former president, she embodies the spirit of the youth organization in every way.

She served as Erin Fall Fair Ambassador in 2010-11, is current a director on the fair’s board, and she is secretary of the Ontario Junior Limousine Association, as well as a Charolais breeder entrepreneur working towards her university degree.

As impressive as it all sounds, perhaps more incredible is Parkinson’s humble comment that, “With the quality of the kids in my 4-H club, I would be just as proud of any of them if they’d won this honour ... I am not in 4-H for myself.”

Membership in 4-H, like farming, is in Parkinson’s genes. Her father, Wayne, was also part of the organization in his youth. Together with Gary Leitch, he runs the Erin #2 club.

Wayne and his wife Gloria raised Sara and her two younger brothers on their 150-acre farm in Erin, but Wayne didn’t introduce Sara to the world of cattle farming until she was 11, when they inherited a herd from her grandfather.

“I didn’t grow up around cows ... But when they came, I started to name the cows, which drove my father crazy, because he wanted me to know that beef cattle are not pets,” she said laughing.

At Wayne’s side, she learned how to care for the cow-calf operation of the busi-

ness, including details about feed, how to assist in calving season, administering medications and a healthy respect for the basic everyday needs of large livestock.

With Wayne’s encouragement, Parkinson began showing cattle in the 4-H livestock competition ring at age 13. Her first calf was an Angus breed, generously provided to her by a local farmer. From that point on, she was hooked.

“I love show day,” Parkinson said. “ I love to get ready.”

It’s not just the spectacle Parkinson enjoys, it is the adrenaline of the competition and the “great sense of community in the show world.”

“The people I’ve met in 4-H are some of my best friends,” she said.

In the world of livestock competition, confirmation class requires the competitors to present an animal that is structurally sound, so to speak, through the legs, hips, hooves and back, as well as proper weight, and even overall physical appearance in colour and grooming.

It’s serious business to master with

Showing proud - Sara Parkinson introduces one of her Charolais heifers, an addition to her Red Ribbon Livestock company and an animal she hopes will show in 4-H competitions in the future. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

the intense moments in the ring are the beginning and end of any rivalry. In that moment it is all about the individual.

“In the ring, it’s me against the world,” Parkinson said, adding, “When you get in the ring, it’s pure panic.”

From 4-H Parkinson has learned self-improvement is about bettering oneself to contribute to the community.

ring. It’s up to you to handle it.”

Independence is important, but team work is another important component of 4-H. “If you have problems, there are people you can lean on to help,” she explained, citing examples of club members sharing advice on showmanship or helping new members learn skills.

“With our club we aren’t competitive. We don’t compete until the minute we step into the ring. When we leave the ring, it’s over.”

reserve champions at various regional fairs and the Grand Championship at the Caledon Fall Fair.

“My biggest achievement was helping my 11-year-old cousin, who had never shown [cattle] before and went on to win two titles,” she said, blushing with pride, as she related how emotional it was to watch a new 4-H member learn the ropes.

“I won’t be in 4-H much longer, but teaching her was probably my biggest achievement … everyone starts at the

“The people I’ve met in 4-H are some of my best friends.”

- Sara Parkinson on her 4-H community.

an unpredictable and large animal that is always capable of not performing according to plan.

“Cows are all about repetition,” she explains.

“Consistency is the key. To get a cow ready to show you have to be prepared to work with them daily or weekly, whatever you can spare.”

Sometimes even that isn’t good enough, like when a competition official insists members switch animal classes.

Parkinson, who traditionally shows yearling breeding heifers, steers, bulls and cow-calf pairs, has been thrown into shows with dairy cows, horses, sheep, goats and pigs.

Professional showmanship means being quick on one’s feet. It’s a good thing she loves a challenge.

While the competition is serious, Parkinson is clear that

“It’s really not about winning,” she said. “I get just as much out of it by losing as I do winning. It’s all about learning.”

That is why Parkinson is dedicated to her practice.

“Showmanship is what I do best,” she said. “Showmanship is all about you and you can improve throughout the year.”

It’s a positive outlook she has adopted from her father.

Every year, from April to Thanksgiving, 4-H clubs work towards their Achievement Day, the most important show of their season.

“It’s kind of like our final exam,” she said. “The day a year of lessons pays off.”

“I’ve gotten so much out of 4-H; even the littlest things, like ‘don’t procrastinate.’ You need to start ahead,” she said.

“Or, you need to take responsibility if [for instance] a calf doesn’t behave in the show

Leadership is an important aspect of 4-H, and while Parkinson strives for a future in that role, it is the example set by Wayne and Leitch that she feels sets the tone of their Erin #2 club.

“Dad and Gary really encourage us to show honestly, so we win honestly,” she explains. “It’s about winning or losing appropriately, being a good winner or a good loser, either way.”

That involves guidance and Wayne is a quiet supporter.

“My Dad comes to every show. He is always there and he watches the show from a different perspective,” she explains, saying his advice after the competition is one of positive but constructive criticism.

“He always lets me make my own mistakes, but he lets me learn ... I rely heavily on him.”

To her credit, Parkinson has successfully won the Wellington County Champion of Champions award, several

bottom and works their way up.”

Now it’s Parkinson’s turn to lead by example and she’s doing so as an entrepreneur.

She is the owner of Red Ribbon Livestock, a Charolais production company.

“The Charolais breeders are great people,” she said. “They go above and beyond, and the Charolais people got to know me. They accepted me as a young woman who was serious about the business and respected me.”

The inspiration for the business came in 2008, when Wayne purchased a Charolais cow for his daughter.

“I wanted to own cows, and it’s a great way to earn money,” she said, adding with a laugh, “Besides, beef cows aren’t that bad for work.”

Two years later, Parkinson bought her first two animals of the French cattle breed with her own money and began the Red Ribbon Livestock company.

The first calf was born last year and she has already

entered it into competition.

Two more calves are on the way this spring.

Her goal is to expand the herd to 10 by the time she graduates from the University of Guelph’s history program, and then grow to 50 head of cattle after that, all for the sake of production.

At a time when most university students are thinking about parties and uncertain futures, Parkinson has a clear plan: to build a herd that focuses on good nutrition and genetics, for a beef farm of her own.

Of course, she still wants to show, but by then, she hopes to be the leader of her own 4-H club, to carry on the tradition that her father passed to her.

“People go to fairs and see the sheep and goats, but they don’t see that 4-H is about more than that,” she explained, including a commitment for clubs to work to better their community.

“4-H is so positive and it reaches so many groups. It encompasses so many interests and hobbies. It is such a positive experience.”

Best of all, Parkinson says 4-H is inclusive for anyone aged 8 to 21 and youths can join any group that interest them.

The overall goal isn’t ribbons or shows; it is about hands-on learning, community and leadership skills.

It’s about building a future and planting one’s roots. It’s figuring out who you are, and for Parkinson, 4-H chartered her course as a young woman in agriculture.

“You don’t have to be born in the country to be a farmer.

You do it because it’s who you are,” Parkinson states.

“Other professions are things you do. But when you have a sick steer or calves being born and you have to wake up in the night to go to work, you get up and go, you cancel your plans, because farming comes first.”

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Ontario doctors ask for support in fight against obesity epidemic TORONTO (CNW) - For over three years, Ontario’s doctors have been raising awareness about the growing obesity epidemic in the province.

Ontario’s doctors are renewing their call for all partners including government to work together to immediately tackle rising obesity rates.

Ontario’s doctors pointed to the concerted and ongoing efforts that have been made to reduce the number of smokers and provide help to people that want to quit.

Since the initial warnings about the health effects

of tobacco and related illness, it has taken over 45 years to achieve the reduced smoking rates we see today.

Recent initiatives in the Smoke Free Ontario Act have made smoking cessation drugs more readily available for patients who want to quit, it is against the law to smoke in the car with someone under 16, and smoking inside a restaurant or bar is now unheard of.

As a result of these comparatively recent achievements, the number of people smoking in Ontario has gone from almost 50% to less than 20%.

Similarly, the impacts of obesity can no longer be ignored.

An OMA report, pointed out that there is evidence linking type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, certain types of sleep apnea and the development of chronic kidney disease later in life to children who are overweight or obese.

“The fact is we are raising the first generation of children that will not outlive their parents if current obesity trends and rates continue.

Ontario’s doctors are calling on

the government to demonstrate the same resolve and commitment they did when they were stomping out tobacco, and apply those efforts to tackling obesity rates,” said Dr. Stewart Kennedy, president of the Ontario Medical Association.

Overall, the health impacts of overweight and obesity are estimated to cost Ontario $2.2 to $2.5 billion per year.

Ontario’s doctors have already released a plan and are urging the government and all parties to implement the following initiatives: Legislation that would

require calorie contents be listed adjacent to the items on menus and menu boards at chain restaurants and school cafeterias; An education campaign to help inform Ontarians about the impact of caloric intake on weight and obesity; The development of a childhood obesity strategy complete with targets and indicators; and Making physical activity/ education mandatory throughout high school.

“Obesity is an epidemic in Ontario and we can’t afford to wait any longer before the first

steps are taken,” said Kennedy.

“The health impact on our children today along with the future health care expenditures to treat obesity related illnesses are too prohibitive. We need action today.”

Approximately 60% of adults in Ontario are overweight or obese, some studies say as high as 70%; 26% of Canadian children between two and 17 years of age are considered overweight (18%) or obese (8%).

Statistics indicate that 75% of obese children will be obese adults.

Centre for addiction studies link between alcohol and heart disease TORONTO - A meta-analysis done by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) into the relationship between alcohol consumption and heart disease provides new insight into the long-held belief that drinking a glass of red wine a day can help protect against heart disease.

“It’s complicated,” said Dr. Juergen Rehm, director of social and epidemiological research at CAMH. His paper, co-authored by Michael Roerecke, was recently published in the journal

Addiction.

“While a cardioprotective association between alcohol use and ischaemic heart disease exists, it cannot be assumed for all drinkers, even at low levels of intake,” said Rehm.

Ischaemic heart disease is a common cause of illness and death in the western world.

Symptoms are angina, heart pain, and heart failure. Based on 44 studies, the analyses used 38,627 ischaemic heart disease events (including deaths) among 957,684 people.

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tion across studies, in particular for an average consumption of one to two drinks a day,” said Rehm.

The protective association may vary by gender, drinking patterns and the specific health effects of interest. Differential risk curves were found by sex, with higher risk for morbidity and mortality in women.

Moreover, for any particular individual, the relationship between alcohol consumption and ischemic heart disease should not be isolated from other disease outcome.

Even at low levels, alcohol intake can have a detrimental effect on many other disease

outcomes, including on several cancers.

“Even one drink a day increases risk of breast cancer, for example,” said Rehm.

“However, with as little as one drink a day, the net effect on mortality is still beneficial.

After this, the net risk increases with every drink.

“If someone binge drinks even once a month, any health benefits from light to moderate drinking disappear.”

Binge drinking is defined more than four drinks on one occasion for women, and more than five for men.

Given the complex, potentially beneficial or detrimental

by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Over 100 people attended the Queen of Hearts luncheon Feb. 14 at the Knox United Church here.

United Church Women of Knox and Alsfeldt ladled a variety of hot homemade soups and served platters of sandwiches at the tables decorated with hearts and flowers. Heart shaped sugar cookies and fresh fruit salad were served for dessert.

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“Findings from the study support current low-risk drinking guidelines, if those recognize lower drinking limits for women.”

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world’s leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health.

CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.

Luncheon raises Heart and Stroke awareness ventative care and exercise, weight, diet and stress issues.

There were Healthy Waists tape measure packages, heart attack and stroke warning signs and action cards.

The HealthSmart Fitness wheel still shows that no matter how healthy the food, the number of calories, grams of fat, and grams of fibre reveal there are still minutes of exercise to consider and endure to sustain or reduce one’s present weight.

Tote bags filled with a mug, book, pen and a water bottle were won by people who lifted the table cloth to reveal a red paper heart taped to the table at their place setting.

Convenor Brenda Cummings was pleased to send a healthy donation to the North Wellington Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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The study concludes, “More evidence on the overall benefit-risk ratio of average alcohol consumption in relation to ischaemic heart disease and other diseases is needed in order to inform the general public or physicians about safe or low-risk drinking levels.

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It is always there when I get back - after I have had a chance to really unwind, relax and take care of myself.

Elizabeth Pease is the volunteer and community coordinator for Community Torchlight Distress Centre for Wellington and Dufferin Counties. She has been a part of the distress line movement since 1996.

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Agricultural Safety Week

March 11 - 17

Only 10% of producers have a written farm safety plan

Ottawa - Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Farm Safety Report Card showed 85 per cent of Canadian producers understand the importance of maintaining farm safety - to prevent financial loss due to incidents, protect their family members and to keep employees safe.

Despite their good intentions, only one in ten producers has a written farm safety plan.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) offers guidance in developing safety plans for their farms through its Plan. Farm. Safety campaign.

The study surveyed farmers’ perceptions of the current state of farm safety in Canada.

The study also revealed 34 per cent of Canadian producers want training in the basics of preparing a safety plan for their operations.

The survey was conducted to support the three-year theme of the Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign, Plan. Farm.

Safety.

This year, emphasis is on “safety”, including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems.

Last year, the focus was on “farm”, including implementation, documentation and training. In 2010, the campaign promoted “plan”, featuring safety walkabouts and planning for safety.

The 2012 yearlong “safety” campaign will be launched with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 11 to 17.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) deliver Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in partnership with FCC and Agriculture and Agri-

Food Canada through Growing Forward, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative.

“The Plan. Farm. Safety theme has been a catalyst in helping Canadian producers gain a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of safety as part of their overall business planning,” said Ron Bonnett, CFA President.

“By focusing on a particular aspect of farm safety plan development each year, producers have been able to go through the steps necessary to establish practical farm safety programs on their farms.”

Marcel Hacault, executive director of CASA, said, “To help producers build and implement a written farm safety plan, CASA developed a new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan.

“This resource is flexible

enough to be used by any sector in any province and can easily be customized to each producer’s specific operation.”

Rémi Lemoine, vice president and chief operating officer of FCC, said planning, implementing and assessing safety on the farm is an important part of every successful farm operation.

“As producers are more exposed to the value of risk management, it’s easier to make the connection between good safety practices and achieving their business goals,” said Lemoine.

A free download of the core Canada FarmSafe Plan is available at www.planfarmsafety.ca.

To rate farm safety knowledge, take the FCC farm safety quiz at www.fccfarmsafety.ca between March 1 and 31 and enter to win a first aid kit.

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by Theresa Whalen OTTAWA - An up-to-date record of safety training, work instructions or toolbox talks is definite proof that you take safety in your agricultural operation seriously.

And it’s proof you can take to the bank, your insurance provider or regulatory inspector. Developing ag safety training materials and documenting delivery is simply good risk management.

It does not have to be an onerous task. Start by creating a one-page template that includes the following.

A comprehensive title for your training topic. Topics should be relevant and timely for the work that is currently being done.

Write out the key points to be covered in the training.

This will help as speaker notes for the training delivery and will also summarize what was covered.

As a rule, such talks should not last longer than about 20 minutes. The person leading the talk should be clear and concise and should wrap-up with a recap of all the main points discussed.

At the end of the meeting, a question/answer session should be conducted to clarify any uncertainties workers may have.

On the one-page summary, state your farm name and the address, date and time where the training took place.

Print the name of the person who delivered the training and have them sign beside their name. Print the names of each person who received the training and have them sign beside their name.

File this paper with your other important business

papers. These safety topics can be recycled seasonally, annually or as needed on your farm to refresh the memory of workers and update information.

A well-developed and wellused training document has huge potential value. Keep it up to date.

Ensuring workplace safety is one of the most important ways that an employer can show care and concern for employees.

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Agricultural Safety Week March 11 - 17

Stress management tool designed to help both farmers and staff in difficult times OTTAWA - As many farmers manage one or more employees, wellness issues are a bottom line concern and a necessary part of a farm’s operational safety and business plan.

Besides training an employee to operate equipment, producers need to encourage everyone living and working on the farm to regularly visit a doctor for a check-up, eat a balanced diet, follow a fitness program and manage stress properly.

To help producers manage stress, a farm management tool called Difficult Times: Stress on the Farm has been developed by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA).

A free download of the booklet is available at http:// casa-acsa.ca/content/difficulttimes-stress-farm.

“Recognizing there is a problem is half the solution,” says Ron Bonnett, president of Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

“People are the most important asset that a farm business has, so it is imperative for everyone living and working on the operation to take care of themselves both mentally and physically.”

Stress is the body’s response to the demands placed on it.

Causes of stress may include weather, debt load, long working hours or machinery breakdowns; the list of potential stressors on a farm is endless.

Physically, prolonged stress can result in headaches, stomach problems, chest pain, racing heart and fatigue, among other symptoms.

Mentally, stress alters the way one thinks and can lead to

frustration, paranoia, negative thinking and depression, and it also reduces tolerance levels, which can lead to difficulty handling anger.

Behaviourally, stress may show itself with overeating, increased smoking or alcohol consumption, poor sleep, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, emotional withdrawal and short temperedness.

Unchecked stress spirals downward quickly.

Each person is unique in his or her ability to handle stress.

What may be tolerable to one person may be insurmountable to another.

The key is to be aware of stressors and accept that some are out of your control. Then concentrate energy towards problem solving and coping with stressors that are within your control.

Five easy steps to help keep stress in check are: 1. Take breaks regularly and relax at least 20 minutes each day.

2. Talk about your stress with someone.

3. Eat three meals a day at consistent times while comfortably seated.

4. Prepare for known stressful events well in advance.

5. Strengthen relationships with others and regularly make time to have some fun.

Stress management is good life management.

Identify priorities and deal with them; acknowledge and accept that there is not enough time to do everything.

Difficult Times: Stress on the Farm is available as a free download at www.casa-acsa. ca.

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Farm workers are responsible for safety too OTTAWA - Health and safety is a shared responsibility. Farmers have an obligation to provide safety orientation, training and a safe workplace for their employees.

But ultimately, it is up to each employee to work safely.

“Employees are a key element to the safe and successful running of a farm enterprise,” says Ron Bonnett, preside of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

“The more they understand about the relationship between safety and the role they play, the better it will be for everyone working there and for the business itself.”

It is the responsibility of employees to understand and follow health and safety standards set out by their employer or required by legislation, including following standard operating practices at all times.

Workers should never operate machinery and tools, or handle chemicals or livestock, without having completed appropriate training.

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Near misses are free warnings. By examining these types of incidents one can learn safety lessons and prevent a tragedy before it happens “Employees play a key role in their own safety and the

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March 11 - 17

Think of farm safety as business risk management OTTAWA - Successful business people know that a dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned. Think of farm safety risk management the same way. A loss prevented is worth more than increased production.

Risk management encompasses four areas of health and safety risks to a farm business: prosecution, economic loss, commodity loss and human resource loss.

Prosecution is legal action that can occur at three levels – regulatory, civil and criminal.

Regulatory action refers to provincial occupational health and safety regulations that, in the case of an incident, puts the onus on the business owneroperator to prove all possible preventative measures were taken.

Civil action could be taken by the injured party if it is believed that the employer failed to provide a safe work environment.

Criminal liability sets out legal duties for workplace health and safety and can assign penalties for violations that result in injuries or death.

Economic loss is the second business risk. Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting

(CAIR) has determined the average costs of workplace injuries are $275,000 for a fatality, $143,000 for a permanent disability, $10,000 for hospitalization and $700 for non-hospitalized injuries. An incident could also cause thousands of dollars of damage to machinery and property.

Commodity loss is the third business risk. Depending on the type of incident, this may

include loss of livestock, crops or buildings, lost productivity and down time, and loss of optimal opportunity such as for planting or harvesting.

And finally, human resource loss is a significant risk to any agricultural business. In addition to the pain and suffering of the affected person, there can be a significant impact on the well-being of employees with added work pressures, find-

ing and training a replacement worker, and administrative and possible legal paperwork related to the incident.

A little risk management planning can go a long way in ensuring a successful farm operation.

For more information, visit the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association at www. casa.acsa.ca.

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Wear a seatbelt and install ROPS: Rollovers the leading cause of farm fatalities No time to think. No time to react. It takes about three-quarters of a second for a tractor to rollover. Accounting for one in five deaths, tractor rollovers are the leading cause of farmrelated fatalities in Canada.

Equipping tractors with a rollover prevention system (ROPS) and ensuring the operator wears a seatbelt has been proven to be 99 per cent effective in preventing death or serious injury in the event of a tractor rollover.

Rollover protection is one of the safety strategies in a new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan developed by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). A free download of the plan is available at www. planfarmsafety.ca.

“New tractors come with ROPS installed but virtually all makes and old models of tractors can be retrofitted with ROPS,” said Marcel Hacault, CASA executive director.

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The report says this is likely because many older operators use tractors that were made before manufacturers routinely installed ROPS, thereby increasing their likelihood of a fatality during a rollover.

“Having ROPS is only half of the equation,” explained Hacault. “The operator must also be wearing a seatbelt to stay in the safe area and not be thrown in harm’s way.”

The most common cause of a sideways rollover is driving too close to the edge of a ditch or steep slope (always drive at least 1.5 metres away).

Backwards rollovers usually occur when pulling-out or towing machines, dragging logs or implements, or removing stumps or trees. To avoid backwards rollovers, never hitch a tow chain above the draw bar of the tractor.

When it comes to farm safety, “use ROPS and wear a seatbelt” are words to live by.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 9, 2012 PAGE NINE

Agricultural Safety Week March 11 - 17

Open space doesn’t mean play space: Education key to keep kids safe on the farm Farming is one of Canada’s most dangerous industries, and children are often present in this workplace – one that exposes them to machinery, chemicals, livestock and other hazards.

Too often, children have access to the entire farm and view it as one big play space.

Children must be taught about farm dangers and be kept isolated from these risks.

As part of Agricultural Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian farming families to ensure the safety of children.

According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) program, from 1990 to 2005, there were 217 agricultural fatalities among children and youth aged 14 or younger. Approximately 45% were under the age of five.

Runovers and drownings are the most common cause of fatality among children.

Machine runovers caused 42% of fatalities, followed by drownings (15%), machine rollovers (11%), animal-related injuries (7%), and being caught in or under a non-machine object (5%).

Bystander runovers and extra rider runovers cause many agricultural fatalities among young children. Bystander runovers occur when children

playing on the farm or ranch work site (usually the yard or drive way) are run over by a tractor, pickup truck or other farm vehicle.

The vehicle is generally reversing at the time of the runover. Extra rider runovers occur when a child falls from a machine they had been riding on as a passenger and were subsequently runover. Enforce a “no extra riders� rule on tractors and other farm machinery.

One of the best ways to keep children safe is to have a designated fenced-in play area on the farm. Teach small children the fundamentals of safety, such as which areas are off limits. When they start helping with the work, make sure they are properly trained, keeping their limited strength and experience in mind. The safe way to do things is not always obvious to a child, so always explain and enforce the safety aspects of the job.

Children often imitate what they see. Above all, farmers and their workers must set a good example, both for their own safety and as a role model for children. To make a farm more child safe: - inspect the farm for hazards that could lead to injury.

Involve children in the inspection and explain the potential hazards;

- give older children ageappropriate tasks. Remember they are not small adults; - make sure children receive and understand safety training before each activity; - check provincial laws to learn the legal age for operating farm machinery; - make grain bins and work areas off-limits to children. It takes only two or three seconds to become helplessly trapped in flowing grain; - keep children away from farm chemicals. Store the chemicals in a cabinet, room or building that can be locked; - keep children away from animals, especially in livestock-handling areas. A calm animal can become dangerous if it or its offspring feel threatened; and - fence farm ponds and manure pits, or any other source of water that could be hazardous to children. Often the victims of drownings on the farm are less than six years old.

Important lessons - Education is a key component to keeping children safe on farm properties.

Source: Canada Safety Council.

Fatigue on the farm can be fatal at any time of year “Too many farmers push themselves too far, especially during the really busy times,� said Ron Bonnett, CFA president. “Too often, it’s a case of, ‘I’m going to finish that field tonight even if it kills me.’ Health and safety is a worker’s most valuable asset - nothing should come before.�

On average, 115 people are killed and at least 1,500 are hospitalized as a result of farmrelated incidents in Canada each year, reports Canadian

OTTAWA - Long hours are common during planting and harvest seasons on Canadian farms, and that’s when fatigue can turn fatal.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) offers work plans that can help prevent this by developing the new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan.

The 2001 Canadian Census of Agriculture found that fatigue is a major factor in causing farm-related injuries.

Although the human factor is a significant cause of farm-related hazards - humans are also the most important factor in farm safety solutions - safety is about the choices people make.

It just takes a moment to make a decision that could literally be the difference between life and death.

A free download of the core Canada FarmSafe Plan is available at www.planfarmsafety.ca.

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Monday, March 19 is the first day of the two day EFP workshop.

It will be completed one week later on Monday, March 26th. It will be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room 10am to pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. No costs. Completing your plan will make you more aware of some environmental improvements you could make with generous financial assistance when the new Cost Share program is announced later this year. For more information and to sign up call John at 519-846-3394 or sign up on line at www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham The Growing Your Farm Profits workshop and book helps farmers to identify where their farm is at, the areas that are doing well and the areas that need to improve and when improved will improve the financial success of the business.

Areas that are discussed include production, marketing, financial management, your business structure, your business goals and your personnel responsibilities. You are not requested to discuss any details of your farm business unless you wish. The book is similar to the EFP workbook in that you rate your self and come up with an action plan. What you put down in your book is for your eyes only.

The workshop leader, Liz Samis is available to help you with your action plan and requesting cost share if you wish.

The next GYFP workshop will be held on Friday, March 23 in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room at 9:30am to 3pm and will be completed Friday, March 30th. Lunch and refreshments provided.

No costs to you. I hope to see you there.

For more information and to sign up, call Liz at 519-638-3268 or John at 519-846-0941. You can sign up online at www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN - WATERLOO Dates: Monday, March 19 and Thursday, March 22 Place: Linwood Community Centre, Linwood. Times: 9:30am to 3pm.

Lunch: Bring your own or buy it from the Linwood Corner Store at noon. To register: Online at http://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/en/ programs/workshop_calendar.htm or call Franklin Kains at 519-7424591.

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SMALL CHANGES NOW, MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE LATER ON

by Colleen Haskins, OMAFRA Are you usually swamped during the production season finding it difficult to get some of the smaller tasks completed in the barn, storage or packing facility? Well, now is the time to do those things that need to get done. Things such as changing the weather stripping around doors and windows, sealing any holes that lead to the outside

and installing protective light coverings or shatterproof bulbs, are examples of small changes that will make a big difference later on, especially if you’re thinking of implementing a food safety program at your farm.

For more ideas on other changes you can make to help increase food safety on your farm, visit our website at www.ontario.ca/ goodagpractices or call us at 1-877-424-1300. Food Safety Question? Ask us.

COMING EVENTS: Mar. 19 - Grower Pesticide Safety Course in Elmira at 8:45am.

To register, phone Farmers Plus at 519-669-5475.

Mar. 19 - 20 - Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic, London Convention Centre, Hilton. For more information, watch the GFO website at: http://www.gfo.ca/.

Mar. 21- 22 - Dairy Housing Design Seminar – Free Stall Housing – OMAFRA Resource Centre, 401 Lakeview Drive, Woodstock at 9:30am. Cost is $190 + 13% HST = $214.70. For more information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-4241300.

Mar. 23 - National Farmers Union - Annual Sustainable Farming Awards and Dinner, at the Elora Legion at 6pm; social: 7pm. Dinner by the Food School and Speaker: Anita Stewart. Tickets are $20 each and to order, contact John Sutherland 519-855-4651.

Mar. 23 - 25 - 4-H Ontario Conference and Annual Meeting, Waterloo Inn and Conference Hotel, Waterloo. Check details at: http://www.4-hontario.ca/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities/cam. aspx.

Mar. 28 - 29 - London Swine Conference - London Convention Centre. Contact - Linda Dillon at 519-482-3333, or Email - linda. dillon@ontario.ca or check the website - www.londonswineconference.ca.

Mar. 31 - Elmira Maple Syrup Festival; the world’s largest oneday Maple Syrup Festival. For more information, phone 1-877-9690094 or website: www.elmiramaplesyrup.com.

Fergus Horticultural Society: Running of sap signifies winter’s end FERGUS - As the mild winter draws to a close, a Canadian icon begins to celebrate the coming of a new horticultural season.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is native to the hardwood forest of northeastern North America. It is best known for its brilliant fall foliage and for being the only source of maple syrup.

The sap usually begins to flow in March. With this exceptionally mild winter, trees are being tapped early.

Warm days (2 to 7C) followed by below-freezing nights (-4 to -6C) are required to start the sap flowing.

Those ideal temperatures produce the highest rates of flow. The best sap that has the highest sugar content runs early in the season.

Sugar maples are the best

producing trees. Sap contains about 2% sugar, while other maples contain half as much.

Syrup made from later saps is darker and less flavourful.

During the maple sugaring season, which lasts about 6 weeks, an average maple tree will yield between 40 litres of sap. That will produce one litre of pure maple syrup. Last year, four litres of syrup cost $50.

Beyond good weather, new technology has played an important role with vacuum tubes that pull sap from trees. New spiles (taps) have been developed with valves designed to prevent sap flowing back into the trees.

Maple trees with large crowns (top foliage) are the best producers.

Once tree buds begin to swell, collecting sap must cease. The tree requires the

remaining sap for its new growth. Syrup producers know that the sap may still be flowing at that time, but it makes a poor quality product.

Sugar maples grow in a variety of soils, but grow best in deep, moist, and welldrained soils with medium or fine textures. They are commonly found growing with oak, beech, basswood, white ash, black cherry, yellow birch and white pine. As forests

grow older, sugar maples will become the dominant species.

Mature sugar maples are large, with dense rounded crowns. In forests, their trunks are usually straight and free of branches for two-thirds or more of their height. In open spaces, trunks are shorter, with a few large branches supporting a wide crown.

Sugar maples can live to be 400-years-old, reaching heights of 20 to 35 metres and

diameters of 50 to 90 centimetres.

Stands of maples are usually managed for either timber or syrup production. Both methods provide other benefits, such as improved wildlife habitat and cleaner air and water.

Sugar bushes are managed to produce the greatest amount of sap and to keep stands healthy. Stands are thinned out to produce broad, deep crowns, thereby exposing the trees to sunlight. Trees that are defective or diseased are removed to encourage new growth on healthy specimens and to prevent disease from spreading further. Trees and woodlots are also selected for the sweetness of their syrup.

Higher sugar content levels increase syrup production.

Sugar content is determined by genetic and physical characteristics of trees.

Hard cold winters are necessary for the maple’s survival and sap production. Each fall, the tree provides a spectacular colour palette of yellow,

orange and scarlet leaves.

The sugar maple or hard maple is the best provider of the highest quality sap. It can grow to 30 metres and is valued for its shade.

Sugar maples can reach a tappable size, under the best conditions, in about 40 years.

Carefully tapped, a tree will give about 12 litres of sap on a warm spring day. Productive trees could conceivably give sap for a century.

Maple trees are subject to a fungal disease called tar spots.

The name of the disease comes from black spots that can be found on the leaves. Willow and oak trees are also afflicted.

The disease looks similar on those plants with a thickened black layer on the upper side of the leaves. The size of the spots can range up to several centimeters across.

The sugar maple was designated as Canada’s national tree in 1965.

This column was submitted by Ron Stevenson, of the Fergus Horticultural Society.

University invites community to College Royal Open House GUELPH - March is here and when it comes to the University of Guelph everyone knows what that means.

Students across campus are getting ready for College Royal, and their hard work and preparations are sure to make this year one to remember.

On March 17 and 18, current students, prospec-

tive students, the community and alumni will come to the University of Guelph for the annual tradition of the College Royal open house.

College Royal is the largest student-run university open house event of its kind in North America, and has been an annual tradition for 88 years.

Each March, the university is

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opened to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts over 30,000 visitors.

“Our executive this year has been busy making many huge changes to improve our open house weekend but at the same time not forgetting where our roots came from,” said 2012 College Royal president Cathleen Verhallen.

The event will showcase how the University of Guelph can cater to past, present and future students as well as the Guelph community and the whole world in terms of research and innovation.

“Our 2012 executive have been great this year, they are excited, energetic and ready to help you experience the royal treatment,” said Verhallen.

College Royal Open House offers a wide range of events and activities including live-

stock shows, square dancing, campus tours, a lecture series, logging competitions, dog and cat shows, photography show, flower arranging competition, seeds and forages competition to name a few.

The weekend is also full of events for the kids such as Old Mac’s New Farm, Jr. tractor rodeo, milkshakes at Food Science and more.

Also check out the many displays and exhibits designed by student clubs and classes.

The 12 days of College Royal begin on March 7 and runs through to the end of open House weekend March 17 and 18.

For more information about these events visit www.collegeroyalsociety.com. Organizers urge people to come and join the fun and “Experience the royal treatment.”

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Rural Life Government commits $230,000 to help productivity on vegetable farms NIAGARA FALLS – New research investment will help vegetable producers become more productive and profitable.

Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson, MP (Niagara Falls), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced on Feb. 22 spending of more than $230,000 for the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) to discover optimal soil conditions for growing cover crops as part of crop rotation.

“This investment will help vegetable producers implement economically and environmentally sustainable weedmanagement practices, leading to increased production and a stronger bottom line,” said Nicholson.

Cover crops help replenish the soil by reducing erosion, sequestering nitrogen and improving pest management.

The two-year study will assess how cover crops such as annual rye, wheat, oats and oilseed radishes are affected by residual herbicides that have been applied for previous crops such as soybeans or corn.

The study will be conducted by the OPVG, which represents about 600 processing vegetable growers across Ontario.

The organization annually negotiates prices and terms and conditions of sale for growers of 13 crops - tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet corn, green peas, green and wax beans, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, beets, peppers, pumpkin, squash and

lima beans.

“As growers continue to make their farms environmentally sustainable, this project will help determine the compatibility of potential cover crops within vegetable production systems,” said Phil Richards, OPVG chairman, a processing tomato grower from Dresden, Ontario.

The government spending is delivered through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP).

It is a five-year (2009-14), $163 million initiative that aims to help the Canadian agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive.

For more information on CAAP, visit www.agr.gc.ca/ caap.

Ten and counting - Mapleton 4-H members received awards for completing ten 4-H clubs at the recent Mapleton 4-H achievement night. From left: front, Jordan Dobben and Vanessa Koepk; back: Adyn Melanbacher, Marina Meulenbelt, Krystal Wakelim and Kelsey Flewwelling. submitted photos

OFA responds to Drummond Report

by Mark Wales, President of the OFA GUELPH - A report containing 362 recommendations to create a more fiscally sustainable public service sector in Ontario was released on Feb. 15.

Commissioned to reform Ontario’s public services and help the provincial government eliminate the deficit and balance the budget by 2017-2018, the report was chaired by economist Don Drummond, former federal civil servant and chief economist at the TD Bank.

Report recommendations were met with some criticism, including those that could directly impact the strength of Ontario’s agricultural economy.

While it remains to be seen which of the Drummond report recommendations the Ontario government will accept and how it will respond, some of them affect the agri-food industry and Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members.

The Risk Management pro-

gram was highlighted in the report.

As our members know, that program is vital to farm business management, not as an income support program as noted in the report, but rather as a tool that helps producers manage risks beyond their control, such as fluctuating costs and market prices.

The report also recommended Ontario review the existing revenue sharing partnership between the province and the Ontario horse racing industry.

Drummond has recommended a value for money review of this agreement and other programs. We are confident the partnership with the horse racing industry will demonstrate its significant and valuable contribution to the Ontario economy and our rural communities.

OFA has developed and maintained a solid working relationship with the government. As plans for the 2012 provincial budget continue, we

will be advocating to the government for the interests of Ontario farmers.

In addition to responding to the Drummond report recommendations, we will be advising the provincial government about the needs of the agriculture and agri-food sector, and our messages are simple and direct – make strategic investments and practice good government.

In the months ahead, we will continue working with provincial politicians to advocate for investments in risk management, environmental stewardship, ecological goods and services, and for further regulatory reforms.

With the Drummond report on everyone’s mind, the OFA will use the opportunity to reinforce the importance of the agriculture and agri-food industry with the provincial government. Our message will be clear – an investment in agriculture and food is a significant investment in a healthy, strong economy for all Ontarians.

Achievement night - First year 4-H members were presented with certificates of achievement and plaques at Mapleton 4-H club’s achievement night. From left: front, Paxton Klaassen, Billy Klaassen and Quinn Melenbacher; back, Katie Miller, Alexis Kuper, Anastatia Crabb and Jarrod Dobben.

Financing available for meat goat farmers program offers up to $100,000 interest free with an additional $300,000 available at the bank prime rate.

The 2012 applications will be available between midMarch and Feb. 28, 2013. All applicants are required to participate in Agristability.

“The partnership with ACC Farmers’ Financial is proof positive of the value of Ontario Goat as an organization working for all Ontario goat farmers in order to advocate for programs and services that will help move the industry forward,” stated Ontario Goat executive director Jennifer Haley.

“Ontario meat goat farmers now have an additional financing option available to them when looking at the needs of their operations both today and tomorrow,” added Haley.

ACC Farmers’ Financial and Ontario Goat continue to work on the development of a goat milk program.

The Advance Payments program for livestock has been administered by ACC Farmers’ Financial since the spring of 2007 and was designed to assist

farmers with costs associated with raising animals until they are sold at market. Financing is also available for Ontario cattle, hogs, lambs and sheep.

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ACC Farmers’ Financial and Ontario Goat have announced they have received authorization from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to administer financing to the Ontario meat goat industry through the expansion of the Advance Payments program to include meat goats.

“It is an area of agriculture that we have been trying to accommodate for some time now and earlier this month that goal was achieved”, said Jaye Atkins, chief executive officer of ACC Farmers’ Financial.

“We have worked closely with Ontario Goat on this matter and anticipate many producers will benefit from this addition.”

Meat goat farmers can receive a cash advance on up to 50% of the average market price for kids, young goats, mature does and mature bucks.

Breeding stock are not eligible to receive an advance and all animals must be marketed for the goat meat market.

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ENTERTAINMENT Drayton Entertainment now casting for Annie

DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment is now accepting video submissions for its much-anticipated production of the hit family musical Annie.

The production runs at three locations during the 2012 Season: May 29 through June 23 at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, Aug. 15 to Sept. 1 at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend and Nov. 13 through Dec. 23 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

Since 2006, Drayton Entertainment has given over 300 young performers the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in various productions, including most recently The Wizard of Oz. Youths are often cast through an open call audition.

However, community interest in Annie has been spreading quickly.

In order to allow as many young girls as possible to have the opportunity to be considered for the coveted role of the infamous red-headed orphan, Drayton Entertainment is accepting video submissions

from now until March 23.

Aspiring young actresses across Ontario are invited to record a video of themselves

singing the memorable song Tomorrow and send it to the Drayton Entertainment casting team by following the step-

by-step instructions at www. draytonentertainment.com.

The submission process is open to girls aged 9 to 14. No theatre experience is necessary, but enthusiasm and spirit are required.

The actress cast in the role of Annie must be available for rehearsals and performances at all three venue locations.

This production of Annie is directed by Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas.

Robert Foster, who is known for his work on Hairspray, Rock of Ages and We Will Rock You in Toronto is the music director for the production. Gino Berti is choreographer. “There is outstanding talent in this province,� said Mustakas. “We look forward to reviewing all the video submissions and discovering some wonderful new performers.�

Tickets for Annie can be purchased online at www. draytonentertainment.com or by calling the box office at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

Celtic celebration honours The Real St. Patrick

GUELPH - A group of Celtic musicians are hosting The Real St. Patrick: A celebration of Ireland’s Patron Saint on March 17. “It was time to put the Saint back in the celebration of our national day,� Irish-born musician Eugene Rea said. “The meaning of St. Patrick’s Day has been obscured through commercializations.�

Rea and over 20 musical performers and dancers will convey the Celtic tradition, and a sense of the reality of the man who helped spread Christianity throughout the pagan Celtic world.

The community will experience a traditional evening of Celtic art, dance and music.

Featured performers include The Royal Academy of

Irish Dance, Gaedelica (Karen MacLeod and Jason Pfeifer), The Occasionals (Fiona McCairley, Amy McCann and Graham Kidd), World Champion Dancer Daniel Carr and The Celts (Rea, Nonie Crete, Gary Kreller, Hollie Anne, Anne Lederman, David Woodhead and Paul Gribbon).

This event is in support of The Children’s Foundation

of Guelph and Wellington. It takes place on March 17 at the Dublin St. United Church (68 Suffolk St West) at 6pm.

Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for youth, available at Ground Floor Music (13 Quebec St.).

For more information contact Mike O’Connell at 519400-8777 or mikeokono@ yahoo.com.

Shake, rattle and roll - Pete Paquette, renowned Elvis impersonator, brings his Elvis show to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 13. submitted photo

Elvis: The Moments comes to Fergus April 13 FERGUS - Get ready to shake, rattle and roll those blue suede shoes as Elvis: The Moments comes the Fergus Grand Theatre for one show only.

Audiences will relive the music of Elvis Presley with the acclaimed performance of Pete Paquette, two-time Collingwood Grand Champion and Top 10 in the Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis.

Joining Paquette are Rudy and the Angels band.

Elvis: The Moments will take audiences through the musical career of one of the most celebrated entertainers,

from his early rock n’ roll days of the 1950’s, to Presley’s comeback in ‘68 and the memorable Viva Las Vegas years.

Paquette’s portrayal of the King is said to be authentic and energetic.

Elvis: The Moments comes to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $30 each.

To purchase tickets online visit: www.secure1.tixhub. com/tcwfergus/procurement/ or call the Fergus Grand Theatre box office at 519-7871981. For more information on Pete Paquette, visit www. pete-paquette.com.

Youth jazz ensemble earns spot at Music Fest Canada GUELPH - The Guelph Youth Jazz Ensemble performed at the Next Generation Jazz Festival at Humber College in Toronto on Feb. 22 and was selected to attend the Nationals of Music Fest Canada in Ottawa.

The National runs from May 14 to 19 and brings all the top bands from high schools and communities across Canada together to play, attend workshops and listen to some great music.

This is the first time the ensemble has been chosen to represent the music community of Guelph on the national stage.

Directed by Brent Rowan this group of young musicians has been meeting weekly since Sept. to learn various jazz and improvising styles. “This is my first time ever being part of a group that gets to go to Nationals, so I am very excited about giving these students the opportunity to be

part of a showcase of some of Canada’s finest young jazz musicians,� Rowan said. “We have lots of work to do in terms of preparing for the festival and raising funds to cover the costs of going to Ottawa. The festival does not provide any accommodations or travel expenses so all of that has to be raised by the group.�

The jazz ensemble is hosting a fundraising concert at the MacDonald Stewart Arts Centre on March 31 at 2pm

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Love triangle - Stephanie Baird, Lindsey Papp and Frank Rempel star in Romantic Comedy by Bernard Slade, which is playing at the Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh on March 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 8pm as well matinees on March 25 and April 1 at 2:30pm. For tickets call 519-855-4586 and for information visit www.centurychurch theatre.com. submitted photo

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Framed works will be on display at the library in Aboyne (weekdays from 10am to 8pm and weekends until 5pm).

Large-scale paintings will be on display in the second floor stage room at the Elora Centre for the Arts (weekdays from 1 to 5pm and weekends until 4pm).

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World of Hot Tubs: Celebrating 10 years in business with quality, price, experience and outstanding service Celebrating 10 year in business has become sort of a milestone for many small businesses in Canada but Christian Gareau and Tom Marchuk are very proud of their accomplishment.

These owner/operators have mastered the Hot Tub business from A to Z and you can see this for yourself the minute you walk into their store. Their show room is filled with beautiful spas, accessories, parts, gadgets, and many other interesting products that most Hot Tub owners require. When asked about their success and why they are doing so well after 10 years in business, they both replied for 5 good reasons: Quality, Price, Selection, Experience & Outstanding Service. We do everything ourselves Christian says and we are very proud of the work we do. We go to the customer’s house and scope the place to make sure the spa will fit, deliver each hot tub personally and we do our own service. But we don’t just drop it off, Tom ads, we actually deliver and put in place, setup, fill and start each and every spa with the customer. This allows us time to train, teach and deliver exactly what the customer pays for: personalized service.

Quality: We own what we sell Christian points out. When you have a business, you have to believe in the product you sell but you should also know how it’s made, what the benefits of ownership

are and if the quality is there. Otherwise we are just another store ready for bankruptcy. We see many other spa retailers change brands over and over each year and wonder what they really know about hot tubs Tom ads. If your product is good and performs better than expected, why would you change it?

Selection/Price: They have over 45 models of spas available and in many cases, most models can be customized. If you are on a fixed budget, they have a spa for you. If you want a “party tub�, or perhaps it’s maximum therapy you are searching for, something for 2, Plug-in, we’ve got it they both replied. This is how we are able to save people a lot of money they claim.

Experience: If you combine Tom & Christian’s these guys have a total of 27 years in the industry and have seen it all; from building spas, servicing, selling and even teaching other retailers.

If you want to talk about knowledge, these 2 owners are definitely at the top of the list. But rest assure that if you don’t speak “Hot TEACHES Tub�, they will clarify everything. They talk to you in human language and make sure you understand what you are buying. If you have a spa but didn’t purchase it from World of Hot Tubs, don’t worry. They service ANY brand and in most cases, for much less

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As they are celebrating 10 years in business, they want 2012 to be a memorable one and offer each new customer an amazing price package that includes: the spa of your choice, the delivery package of your choice, a free “Spin to Win� on their fun prize wheel and additional discounts on most Artesian Spas purchased. They also offer a Referral Certificate for those who bring people in to buy. “We are going to reward people for shopping here� Christian & Tom explain.

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PAGE FOURTEEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 9, 2012

Beirnes playing well, captures NLL honours

Bronze medals - The Centre Wellington Celtics junior girls basketball team recently won a bronze medal at a tournament in Cambridge. The team is a mixture of area high school players (with members from Guelph, Fergus, Ennotville, Belwood and Acton) including, from left: front: Julia de Reijke, Julia Rawson and Meghan Fennell; back, coach Carl Lipke, Julia Busatto, Alyssa Hoag, Cammie Lipke, Hailey Salvian, Brenann Francis and coach Pete Busatto. Erin Rooney, Christina Blackwell and assistant coach Chelsea Riepert were absent when the photo was taken. submitted photo

PALMERSTON MINOR SOCCER NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

The following positions are unfilled: Vice/Co-President Treasurer Tournament Chair Kiddie Kicker Co-ordinator and Volunteers are needed!!

PLEASE HELP KEEP PALMERSTON MINOR SOCCER RUNNING!!

Calling OAC curlers

Registration for the Ontario Agriculture College Alumni Association’s 54th annual curling bonspiel is now open.

The event will be held March 24 at the Guelph Curling Club (816 Woolwich St.). Registration closes at 4pm on March 22 - or until sold out.

For more information contact Morag Stewart at 519-8244120 extension 54601.

by Chris Daponte TORONTO Kasey Beirnes continues to lead the Toronto Rock in loose balls and was recently named the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) offensive player of the week.

Beirnes was awarded the honour, which is voted on by the league’s coaches and general managers, after he tallied five goals and two assists in a 16-12 Rock win two weeks ago over the Rochester Knighthawks.

“It was finally nice to see the ball fall into the back of the net for me,” Beirnes said.

He added he felt he was struggling a bit offensively in games at the start of the season, during which he scored sporadically.

An Elora native now living in Fergus, Beirnes also picked up seven loose balls in the game against the Knighthawks, bringing his team-leading season total to 43.

He is fourth on the team in points, with 23 through seven games, and third in shots on goal with 46.

Rock teammate Rob Marshall told the Advertiser earlier this year that while Beirnes may have a knack for scoring, it’s the other intangibles that make him a good player.

“Kasey does all the little things ... and a lot of the dirty work,” Marshall said.

He explained that includes setting picks, scooping up

Tops in the NLL - Toronto Rock forward Kasey Beirnes of Fergus was recently named the National Lacrosse League’s offensive player of the week.

Graig Abel Photography loose balls and going into the difficult areas of the floor, such as in front of the net and across the middle for passes.

The Toronto Rock are currently tied for first place in the NLL’s eastern conference, with nine games left in the 2012 season.

“We’re doing really well,” Beirnes said of the team.

“We’ve dealt with a lot of injuries and we’re still winning games ... We’re showing a lot of our depth.”

Other local players Arthur’s Jamie Rooney has also played well this season, tallying 11 points in five games for the Toronto Rock - good enough for sixth on the team.

Rockwood native Jesse

Gamble has two points in two games for the Rock since being activated from the club’s practice squad.

Marshall, a Rock defender and Fergus resident, posted on Twitter on March 1 that he is “hopefully done with these crutches.” He was getting X-rays that day on the foot he broke in a game on Feb. 11.

Elora native Dane Dobbie has also been injured for several weeks. He has 14 points in four games with the Calgary Roughnecks.

Arthur native Chad Culp is third in points on the Buffalo Bandits, with 21 in six games played.

* All NLL stats and standings as of March 2.

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Gretzky’s girls - The Grand River Mustangs bantam 1 team recently brought home a gold medal from the 31st annual Walter Gretzky Girls Hockey Tournament in Brantford. From left: front, Paige Farrell, Casey Davies, Leah Hosack, Jordan Ivask; middle, Laura DeBoer, Stephanie Jordan, Haley Caldwell, Jenna Leith, Rachel Offer and Corey Osmond; back, Rob Farrell, Mackenzie Wass, Greg Leith, Opal Cheese, Kyla Osmond and Emily Young. submitted photo

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Sun. Mar. 18

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

Everyone is welcome. *** St. Patrick’s Day Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth.

8pm. Admission: $2.50. Door prize, 50/25/25 draw, penny table and light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** Jamboree. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Admission $5. Doors open at 12pm. Entertainment starts at 1pm. Supper $10, served at 4:30pm. Musicians, singers, dancers and spectators welcome. For more information call 519-338-2843.

Mon. Mar. 19

Elmira & District Horticultural Society presents “Outdoor Landscaping” with landscape designer Louise Bexton. 7:30pm.

Trinity United Church, Elmira. Everyone welcome. Contact 519669-2458.

Tues. Mar. 20

Cancer Support Group 3rd Tuesday of every Month, 10am-12pm.

Upper Grand 753 Tower, St. Fergus. First Wednesday of the month, Lunch Out. Contact, Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Pot Luck Supper. Guelph Township Horticultural Society. Marden Community Centre/Library building. -7368 Wellington Rd. 30.

6:15- 8:45pm. Please bring a family favourite to share as well as your family dishes and cutlery. Beverage provided. Special guests. Presentation of special awards. Memberships available.

Phone before March 12 - 519-822-5289.

Wed. Mar. 21

Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting: 7:30 pm. Victoria Park Centre, Fergus. Topic: “Living Walls (Indoor Plants)”- Speaker: Monique Lee. Everyone welcome. For more info. call Roberta at 519-843-5892. *** Arthur Legion General Meeting. 8pm.

Thurs. Mar. 22

Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Orangeville Community Band Spring Thaw Concert and Pasta Dinner. Orangeville District Secondary School. 22 Faulkner St., Orangeville. 5:30pm. Advance Tickets only. Adults $20, Seniors $15, children 12 and under $10. Call Kathy at the box office 519942-1026.

Fri. Mar. 23

Arthur United Church’s UCW 3rd annual Rummage/Bake sale at Arthur United Church. Friday 1- 8pm and Saturday 9am-12pm. *** National Farmers’ Union’s Sustainable Farming Awards and Dinner, at the Elora Legion. Social at 6 and Dinner at 7. Our speaker is Anita Stewart and a fine dinner of local food provided by The Food School. Tickets are $20 and please call John Sutherland to order 519-855-4651. *** Euchre, Harriston Legion Branch #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Arkell United Church Chili Supper and Hootenany. Supper.

5-7pm. Adults $12, students $6, free under 5 years. Hootenany at 7pm. Penny McDonald 519-822-6709. *** Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Romantic Comedy by Bernard Slade. A delightful comedy from the writer of Bewitched, The Partridge Family, and Same Time Next Year.

A Century Theatre Guild production, directed by Dale Jones.

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm. Sundays at 2:30pm. $18 inclusive.

Dinner at the theatre Friday, March 23, 6:15pm. $28 inclusive.

Box Office 519-855-4586.

Sat. Mar. 24

Adult/ Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Fergus Brass Band playing centre ice/cost $10. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. *** Soup and sandwich luncheon and bake sale at St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest. 11:30-1:30pm. Admission $7, Children 5 to 10 $4. *** 5th Annual Alma PS EcoFair 10am-1pm. Eco Challenge for Kids.

Lots of great prizes. Family friendly, hands on activities and lots of vendors. Free for vendors and visitors. For more information on the Eco Challenge or to be a vendor please email angielitzen@ yahoo.ca. *** Saturday Night Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Marion’s Band. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611 for more information. *** Curl For A Cause Bonspiel. Supporting our Community. Fergus Curling Club. Raising money for six local charities. Looking for interested curlers/curling teams. Please contact Bruce Hawkins 519-787-0132. ***

“Priceless Puslinch Showcase”. A spectacular variety show featuring local organizations performing funny, upbeat comedy, skits, dance, music & more for the whole family. 7pm. Sun., March 25, 2pm. Duff’s Presbyterian Church, 401 & Hwy 6 south, Aberfoyle. Tickets $10, Children under 12 $5. For tickets and info. wendymcd7@gmail.com. *** 2012 Daffodil Kick off Breakfast. 8:30-10am. Continental breakfast served 8:30-9am. Cutten Fields Golf Club, 190 College Avenue East, Guelph. Learn more about the Canadian Cancer Society and the impact we are making in the fight against cancer.

Please RSVP Muriel Mathieu 519-824 4261.

Sixty years in Masonry - Garth Orr, right, of Arthur was presented his 60 years in Masonry pin by his son, Bruce, left, of Mount Forest.

They are members of Prince Arthur Lodge 334, Arthur. Presiding over the ceremony was the district deputy Grand Master for Grey Masonic District, Stephen Doney from Orangeville. submitted photos

Sun. Mar. 25

It’s for the Birds. Please call the Guelph Lake Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 to register. We will go on a short hike to look for winter birds and include a stop at the chickadee tree. Afterwards, join us in building a birdhouse that you can take home. There is a $10 fee/bird house. Bring a hammer and lots of muscle power.

Birdhouses are limited so please call to register! 2-4pm and cost $5/person. *** Palmerston Legion Jamboree, 1-5pm. *** Harriston Legions Annual Mini Golf and Steak Dinner. 1pm sharp start. $16 per person. Children 12 and under $10. Steak Dinner only $12. Families of 5 or more $10 per person. For more information contact the Legion at 519-338-2843. *** Century Church Theatre presents “Romantic Comedy” by Bernard Slade. 2:30pm. Tickets: 519-855-4586.

Tues. Mar. 27

C.W. Probus Club 10am. Aboyne Hall - Wellington Museum.

Speaker: Dan Allen, Manulife Securities. Topic: Centre Wellington Community Foundation. All retired seniors welcome; membership available. *** Guelph Horticultural Society General Meeting 6:30pm. Dublin Street United Church. Pot luck supper and guest speakers Ann Legault and John Hister, “Top Ten Signs You May Be a Plant Addict”. New members welcome. For more information, please visit: www.guelphhort.org. *** Maryborough (Moorefield) Horticultural Society Meeting, 7:30pm. Moorefield Optimist Hall. Speaker: Linda from St. Jacob’s Country Gardens. Topic: Living Wreath with Herbs and Flowers. Everyone invited. Memberships available.

Three generations in Masonry - Rob Brown, second from left, was initiated into Freemasonry by his father Robert, far left, his grandfather Lorne Brown, second from right, and the officers of Lodge 334 in Arthur. Attending the meeting was the district deputy Grand Master for Grey Masonic District, Stephen Doney of Orangeville.

Wed. Mar. 28

Beef Supper. 6pm. St. John’s United Church Belwood. Adults $15, child 6-12 $6, preschool free with ticket. Tickets: Ron Wilkin Jewellers, Belwood Country Store. Take-outs: call 519-787-1096.

Fri. Mar. 30

Harriston-Minto Cancer Society Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, 11:30-1pm. $8. Harriston United Church. For more info. Contact Laverne Stinson 519-338-5566. *** Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Romantic Comedy by Bernard Slade. A delightful comedy from the writer of Bewitched, The Partridge Family, and Same Time Next Year.

A Century Theatre Guild production, directed by Dale Jones.

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sundays at 2:30pm. $18 inclusive. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Harriston Legion Branch #296 - Dinner 5- 7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12 $6, Preschoolers Free. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall.

Admission $12, kids $4. *** Contra dance with live music. Highland Rugby Club Field House, 150 Albert St. W., Fergus. 8-10:30pm. Admission $10 (students $8) No partner or previous experience necessary. Contact Carolyn Crozier 519-843-3030.

Sat. Mar. 31

Celebrating April Fools Day at Barrie Hill United Church. A 3 course roast pork dinner and Entertainment. For tickets contact Tim at 519-763-2661. Ticket price $25. Proceeds to the Barrie Hill Kitchen Renovation Fund. 5702 Wellington Rd. 29, R. R. #5 Rockwood. *** Come one and all to the Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church 8-11am. Tickets at door. Adults $7, Child $5 and Family Deal $20 (2 adults and 2 or more children). All welcome. For more info. call 519-856-4160. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Scrapbooking and crafts day at Knox Church Ospringe. 9am3pm Lunch provided, donations to the food bank gratefully received. 519-856-4453 for directions or more information. *** Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. Spring Fling. Pancakes, sausage and fresh maple syrup served from 8:30-1:00. Also Home Baking, Fish Pond and syrup for sale. Adults-$5/Children under 12-$3/Preschool-Free.

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Horoscopes - For the third week of March-

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though your intentions are good, be careful with words this week.

Rely on your actions and not just your words to convey the message.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are absolutely sure your work week will go your way. Considering you weigh all the facts in decisions, there’s a strong chance you’ll be right.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are tempted to bend the truth a little this week. Be careful what you wish for, as it might be hard to recover a sense of trust if your actions are discovered.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, adjust your way of thinking to be more flexible. You should not always operate on a rigid schedule, but be more receptive to changes. Check with friends; see what they think.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are aware of what lies ahead, but you’re not eager to jump in and get started on the tasks that need your attention. Develop a plan and things will work out.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your confidence returns this week but you are still treading carefully so as not to be disappointed later on. Trust in yourself and you likely won’t be disappointed.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Establishing a balance between humility and self-confidence is the key to being a well-rounded person, Libra. Therefore, don’t take the power of positive thinking to the extreme.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, although you are not overly excited about plans for the near future, you are capable of balancing fantasy with reality. Things will work out for the best.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this week you realize that you don’t have as many answers as you thought you had. You can look for other answers by being in touch with friends and family.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Use this week as a time for renewal, Capricorn. Set lofty goals because this will serve as a challenge in order for you to really shine -- and you thrive on challenges.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may get caught up in your emotions about a certain person in your life. Take a step back and you’ll realize there’s no reason to get so excited.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, once you start focusing on what you want to do next, you find you have the motivation to get anything accomplished.

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Drop-in 1:00 to 4:30 pm

Monday, March 12 Who is the Duke of Wellington, and what does he have to do with the War of 1812?

March workshops include: · Job Search Strategies · Résumé Essentials · Résumé Enhancement · Interview Skills · Introduction to Computers · Word Processing · Internet Beyond Job Postings · Cover Letters · Handling Stress Through Meditation · Cold Calling · Career Decision Making

Tuesday, March 13 Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps Wednesday, March 14 Peter Boyer Trio: Songs of the War of 1812, performance starts at 1:30 pm.

Thursday, March 15 Arts, Crafts, and Trades of the War of 1812

Employment Resource Centre 138 Wyndham Street North in downtown Guelph 519. 823. 7887 theerc@wellington.ca

Friday, March 16 A day in the life of a soldier in the 41st Regiment of Foot.

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