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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 12, 2010

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FERGUS Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave, Fergus Tuesday, March 16, 1:30pm - 8pm

Clinic Sponsored by: TD/Canada Trust, Fergus Branch Today’s Clinic is dedicated to the memory of Jessica Carlaw of Fergus.

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Chocolate Fondant Filled 3oz Eggs & White/Dark Chocolate crosses $2, and bunnies $1 for sale. Place your order now. Call St. Andrew’s Church 519-843-3565 by March 16. Proceeds to Missions of the Church. *** Mark your calendars! July 15-18 National Square Dance Campers - Ontario Camporee 2010. At Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 15 Belsyde Ave., Fergus. *** Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services requires volunteer drivers in the Fergus area to transport clients to groups and medical appointments during day time hours. Mileage will be reimbursed. The organization is also looking for volunteers to provide one-to-one support to clients in the Fergus area. Please contact: Christine Oldfield at: 519-822-0912 or email: coldfield@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca *** Until April 10th, IODE-Royal Wyndham Chapter is taking orders for geraniums and impatiens. Cost $3. Pick up date is May 20th in Guelph. For more information and orders call 519-766-0783.

Proceeds to charities.

MARCH 12 Irish Stew Supper, 5-6:30pm at Melville United Church, Fergus.

Beef stew, soda bread, cole slaw, desserts and drinks, hot dogs for kids. $10/adult, $25/family (children under 12). Tickets at door.

519-843-1781/3841. *** Rummage Sale plus Bake Sale at Arthur United Church Friday 18pm and Saturday 9am- 12pm. Great selection of used clothing for all sizes and lots of homemade baking. *** World Day of Prayer Services, Arthur Pentecostal Assembly, Arthur, 7:30pm. “Let everything that has breath praise God” (Cameroon, Africa). All Welcome. *** Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner - 5:30pm. – Drayton Legion. $12 adult, $6 children 6-12 years.

MARCH 13

Join your community and friends for an evening with Steve Thorning Phd. speaking about “The History of Mimosa Area” Saturday March 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

At Mimosa United Church 5980 Wellington Rd. #26 Free will offering at door Please bring along any pictures, memorabilia or questions you may have about the area, including your property history.

Steve will be showing historical pictures of the area and will be answering questions and sharing stories with the audience.

Steve is always pleased to gain insight into personal and property history of early Wellington County! Presented by the Outreach Committee of Mimosa United Church Call Betty 519-836-2331 or Don 519-856-9780 for more info

Sunday March 28, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“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

Hoot and Howl. Guelph Lake Nature Centre 7-9pm. This is a great way to spend an evening with your family. We will be going out on a night hike to look for owls and coyotes. There will be a short introductory slide show before we head out on the prowl. Bring your flashlight and dress warmly. Program fee: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4. *** Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ( $8 on Band nights ). Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015. *** St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Listowel Legion, Parkview Gardens – 8pm -1am. Cost $10 per person. Party to ACDC Tribute Band “Bare Rump”. *** Washoo Tournament: $15 team of 2 -register by March 6. Start Time 10:30am – Public Welcome. The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph.

Inquiries 519-822-1565. *** Pancakes and Sausage Breakfast with Real Maple Syrup sponsored by the Belwood Lions at the Belwood Hall from 8- 11am, Adults: $7, Children under 12: $3, Pre-schoolers free. *** Jammin’ at the Drayton Legion - 2 - 6pm. Come to play, sing, dance, enjoy. *** St. Patrick's Dance, 8:30pm - 1am at St. Mary's Family Centre, Mount Forest. D.J. Bob Clubley, $12 per person, includes lunch.

For tickets call 519-323-1054 to reserve yours. *** Old Time Dance 8pm- 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Ways. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. For cancellation information due to weather, call 519-8486723 after 4 p.m. on the day of the dance. *** Elora United Church Shamrock Supper, 5-7pm. Beef Stew and Ham Buffet. Adults $12, children (12 and under) $3. Call the church office for tickets 519-846-0122. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226 Wild Game Supper. 7 pm. Advance tickets $15. Arthur Legion 519-848-5052, Linda Tremble 519-848-2622. *** Live Music 8pm at The Red Chevron Club; 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph. The Musical Sounds of Rod Jewell, Upclose & Intimate Acoustical Show. Everyone 19+ Welcome *** "Cosmic Warehouse" band upstairs in the Hall, tickets $5. Doors open at 7pm. Erin Legion. For more info. on Legion Branch 442 visit our website at www.erinlegion.ca

MARCH 14 Elora/Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale, Elora Community Centre. Set up 8-10am, show 10am-4pm. Call John at 519-8431055 for display rates. $3 per person, children 12 and under free. *** Sunday Jamboree - Listowel Legion, Parkview Gardens - Start 1pm, Supper 5pm. Admission $5, Supper $8. ***

St. Patrick’s Day euchre at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth, at 8pm. $2.50/person, draws, penny table and light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** “Sing To The Lord”. A Service of Song and Praise at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Alma 9:30am and Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora, 11am. Freewill Offering, Coffee Hour and Fellowship. Everyone Welcome. *** Annual meeting of Chalmers Community Services Centre at 2 pm at the Mt. Carmel-Zion United Church, Morriston. Call 519-8228778 for information. *** Meet Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s “House of Bryan” and “Disaster DIY” at 2pm at Rockwood United Church. Renovation ideas and Q & A time with a door prize, raffle draws and babysitting available. Refreshments will follow. Limited seating – tickets are $5 each. Call 519-856-0504 to reserve your seat OR get them at the door.

MARCH 15 Until March 19- March Break Environmental Day Camp at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre. Fun nature activities for kids aged 6 – 10. Please call or visit our web site www.grandriver.ca for more information. *** March Break 15-19- Looking for something to do on March Break? Rockwood United Church Vacation Bible School Treasure God's Love! (9:30am-12pm). Join us for crafts, singing, snacks and fun! Call Brent Stiles at 519-856-9372 to register. $5 per child.

MARCH 16 The Schizophrenia Society, Guelph and area monthly meeting.

7:30pm at the Evergreen Centre, 683 Woolwich Street. Anyone touched by or interested in schizophrenia is welcome. Info. 519822-8781. *** Seniors Day Games and Dinner – Cribbage, Euchre, Shuffleboard and Darts – Dinner at 5 pm. $7/ plate. Everyone is welcome so come out and have some fun. The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, Guelph. *** Arthur Library March Break event for all ages! Captain Corbin, the magical Pirate entertains at 2:30pm. $2 tickets go on sale February 16. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society Pot Luck Supper and Awards at Marden Community Centre, County Rd.30. 6:30pm.

Please bring your own cutlery and dishes. Musical entertainment.

Jean 519-822-5289. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest. 7:30pm. $2.50 includes lunch and prizes. *** OFA Farrier Convention at Leatherstone Equestrian Centre (756 Watson Rd., just North of Arkell). Thursday - Horseshoeing Competition. Friday - Educational Clinic. Open to everyone.

Entry is “pay what you can” with all proceeds going to Jessica’s footprint. For more information 519-822-0202. *** Capt’n Matt’s Treasure Chest, a fun, interactive one-man puppet show. Grand Valley Community Centre, 10am. Admission $3.

For more information or advance tickets please visit the Grand Valley Public Library. Shann Leighton 519-928-5622.

MARCH 17 Holden Evening Prayer Service followed by book study "The Sign of Jonah." Joint Anglican and Lutheran service. 7pm at St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus. All are welcome. *** 2010 Tax Clinic –Tax clinic for low income households. If your gross household income is below $17,000 without dependents. Or $25,000 with dependents you are eligible for this free tax clinic.

Please call EWCS at 519-833-9696 to book an appointment.

Please make sure you have all your paperwork in order before your appointment. *** Canadian Cancer Society Open House 10:00am to 4:00pm to kick off our Daffodil month. Learn what we do and how you can fight cancer. 4A-214 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph. Contact: David Jones 519-824-4261. *** Euchre. Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston, Ontario. Start at 8pm Light Lunch provided, $5 per person. Bring a Partner. *** The Grand Quilt Guild meet at 7:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fergus. Demonstration on sewing techniques including serging quilts, hanging sleeve and machine quilting. Everyone welcome. *** St. Patrick’s Day Beef Stew Supper at Mount Forest United Church. 175 Queen St., Mount Forest 5-7 pm. Tickets at the door. $10/adults, $5/kids 5-12 years, $22/family. All welcome. 519323-1910. *** St. Patrick's Day Dessert and Card Party. Desserts 6pm, cards 7 9pm. St. David and St. Patrick's Anglican Church, 520 Speedvale Continued on page 7

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 12, 2010 PAGE THREE

Women in Crisis offers many services - all free

Women in Crisis: When happily ever after doesn’t last

by David Meyer

Come in, she said, I’ll give ya, shelter from the storm Bob Dylan GUELPH - Last year 1,399 women came to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis after suffering all types of domestic abuse.

“That doesn’t include the crisis line calls,” said Heather Field, Assistant Executive Director of the centre, of a phenomenon that seems to keep on growing. “We certainly had a huge increase in our crisis line calls.”

Officials are so far at a loss to say why there are suddenly so many calls and desperate women coming to the shelter in Guelph, often with children.

Field herself will say only, “It could be a lot of things.”

But, she added, there are a number of triggers that cause women, some of whom have been in desperate need of help for years, to suddenly take the plunge to get help and get out of an abusive relationship.

Field said that last year there was a Neighbours, Friends, and Family program that highlighted domestic violence and promoted places of refuge and perhaps just a friendly listener.

“Some come because of campaigns,” said Field, but she noted it is much more complicated than just that. Some speculate the dive in the economy and job losses might have contributed to a spike in domestic incidents.

Field said many women have tried “many approaches to resolve issues,” and “it comes to a point where they feel the violence and abuse is not going to end. Or, they see the effect on their kids.”

Other reasons women suddenly come to the shelter, she said, could include media coverage, movies on TV that show how to escape domestic violence and talk shows, where women hear about healthy relationships that cause them to reconsider their own.

Field said they learn, “It’s not okay to be called names; it’s not okay to be hit; its not okay to be controlled.”

In the United States, there has been a belief for years that Super Bowl Sunday is the worst day of the year for domestic violence, due to drinking and disappointed bettors - all coming after a long season of husbands glued to the TV every Sunday. In other instances, some people believe the full moon tends to bring about unusual behaviour.

Field said she knows nothing of those causes, but she has noted there are times at the centre when “the phones are ring-

ing off the hook and someone will point out it is a full moon.”

She said sometimes women simply enter into a loving relationship “and things don’t go right.” In other cases, there are those who believe the man is the head of the household and the woman is responsible for the relationship.”

She said when women hear complaints they “can’t cook, can’t clean, they begin to believe it. They think, ‘There’s nothing I can do right.’ It’s really a hard decision” to come to the shelter.

OPP media relations Constable Keith Robb has been reporting and investigating domestic incidents for years.

He said one huge factor in a large percentage of the calls is alcohol.

Wellington County Police Services Board chairman Lynda White reported to council last month that an officer who deals with domestic violence made a presentation to the board about it.

HEATHER FIELD, ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GUELPH-WELLINGTON WOMEN IN CRISIS

he said such cases will take a huge toll on police officers doing the investigations, too.

“The emotions involved ...

Our biggest fear is that it can turn fatal,” he said.

He noted he has been an officer for 37 years and has been involved in homicides that stem from domestic violence, as well as murder-suicides. He added police are getting more and more calls from teenage girls who are harassed because they broke up with a boyfriend.

“It’s devastating for some kids,” he said.

That is where Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis comes in. With offices in Erin,

“It’s not okay to be called names; it’s not okay to be hit; its not okay to be controlled.”

- Heather Field, Assistant Executive Director, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis “It blew my mind,” she said of the issue and the things she heard. “It encompassed so many things.”

White said abuse comes not just through physical violence, but emotional abuse and even finances. When a spouse controls all the cash, it limits an abused spouse’s options for escape.

White said there is a high cost to taxpayers as well as the main victims. It can take an officer eight hours to deal with a single call about domestic violence.

She said at one time police could use their own judgement about laying charges, but today they have to lay charges if they suspect abuse.

Robb said domestic violence is “one of the most common calls we deal with - and one of the most dangerous.”

He added a lot of women are upset about having to call the police and they are also often financially strapped and “embarrassed. They don’t want to turn to their family.”

Robb also cited an emotional toll. That affects the victim and the children involved, but

Fergus, Mount Forest and Palmerston, as well as Guelph, it provides a huge number of services for women who need a place for temporary shelter and protection until they can get their lives back on track.

Marianne’s Place is an accessible, 28-bed emergency shelter for women and their children leaving abusive situations. It supports women who are experiencing physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse or stalking. The location of the shelter is confidential for the safety of the women and children using it. All of its services are free.

Staff there will help keep women and their children safe and offer support, as well as provide for needs such as : - safety planning for women and children, getting financial support (for example, from Ontario Works); - getting information and help; - getting housing and finding a new place to live; - help with lawyers, the legal system or going to court; - help with immigration issues or paperwork;

- any issues around child support or child custody; - one-to-one counselling, support and activities for a spouse or children; and - fun activities and spaces for children.

It will also provide support and information to assist in making choices about safety, and that includes the support of interpreters when needed.

Any woman living in Wellington County or Guelph can come to Marianne’s Place.

Within Wellington County staff can help arrange for transportation to Marianne’s Place.

It has also supported women from other counties and provinces. However, it cannot provide transportation support outside of the Guelph-Wellington area.

Field said abused women can call the 24-hour crisis line and, if needed, callers and their children can be picked up.

Once in safety, they will be placed in a family room, all together. Marianne Place has been so supportive to families Field said there are times women who once needed it now return to volunteer there after they are back on their feet.

She added there are “many many decisions involved in deciding to come to Marianne Place.” Those include what to do for children in school.

Women in Crisis also offers help and counselling for victims of sexual assault, transitional housing and a rural women’s support program.

Field noted transportation in particular can be a problem in rural areas.

Field noted, too, GuelphWellington Women in Crisis is developing a speakers’ bureau, so community groups can hear from survivors of abuse just what the difficulties are in leaving an abusive relationship, and what help is available.

To handle all the work, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis has 48 full-time staff and 75 volunteers.

Field said many of them feel the frustration when someone calls the crisis line and then does not come to the shelter, but the organization cannot compel people to go there.

“We like to provide service, but people don’t leave until they’re ready,” she said.

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis relies heavily on the support of the community for grants, foundations, donations and fundraising to maintain its current level of services.

It offers a huge number of services and all of them are free to users. That includes: - immediate telephone support and information through its 24-hour crisis lines; - long-term individual counselling and support; - group counselling; - connection to Marianne’s Place shelter; - safety planning; - transportation and/or accompaniment to court, police, hospital, shelter, and rural services; - transportation and/or childcare may be provided if needed during counselling or group; - advocacy, support for criminal injuries compensation, victim impact statements, restraining orders, custody; - education and training on all issues related to women abuse or sexual violence; - information and referrals to other community agencies and support if requested; - information about sexual assault, incest, sexual harassment, stalking, domestic violence, medical and legal procedures and options; - client library and resource materials; - practical assistance; - sexual harassment support and information; - assessment, implementation and ongoing support for the Domestic Violence Emergency Response System; - support and information for family, partners and friends of survivors; and - public education presentations.

How to contact WIC Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis offers a large number of free services. To learn about them, visit gwwomenincrisis.org or if an emergency, call the 24-hour crisis lines at 519-836-5710 or 1-800-265 SAFE (7233).

There are several offices available in Guelph and Wellington County: Fergus

479 St. Patrick Street West Fergus, ON, N1M 1M2 Phone: 519-843-6834 Fax: 519-843-9945

Erin

45 Main Street Erin, ON N0B 1T0 Phone: 519-833-2301 Fax: 519-833-7563

Palmerston

360 King St. Unit 3 Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 Phone: 519-343-5192 Fax: 519-343-5197

Mount Forest

107 Main St. South Mount Forest, ON Phone: 519-323-3638 Fax: 519-323-2844

Guelph (Administration) P.O. Box 1451 Guelph, ON N1H 6N9 Phone: 519- 836-1110 Fax: 519- 836-1979 E-mail: adminrec@gwwomenincrisis.org

March 27 is big fundraiser banquet for Women in Crisis GUELPH - Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is always looking for funds and donations to provide desperately needed programs for abused women.

On March 27 at the Guelph Place Banquet Hall at 492 Michener Road, the organization will hold its annual benefit dinner and auction.

Tickets are $45 each or $400 for a table of 10. Phone 519-836-1110 or visit 38 Elizabeth Street in Guelph to obtain tickets. The funds raised will help women and children live safer lives. Last year, Women in Crisis was able to support over 1,500 women and children.

New this year is a Mother’s Day run on May 9 in Fergus. Acting Executive Director Heather Field said registration will be available soon, so check the Events section of the website for details. The 5km race is open to men, women and children. Refreshments, food and awards to follow at Beatty Park. There will be age group prizes, as well as one for the runner who brings in the most pledges.

“We’re very excited about it,” said Field.

The Women in Crisis website also lists many other events throughout the year. Another large fundraiser is the second annual Sunlight Music Festival that will be held in August in Riverside Park in Guelph.

Field said there is “a lot of incredible talent” that will be at that event.

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Health & Fitness

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Keep kids healthy as winter gives way to spring When days get longer and the weather begins to warm up, it’s a sure sign that spring is around the corner.

After months of cold temperatures and grey skies, just about everyone looks forward to spending time outdoors taking in the sights, sounds and scents of the season. But with temperatures rising and flowers, trees and grasses beginning to bloom, it’s also time to protect kids from seasonal allergies and sun exposure. Here are some tips for keeping kids healthy all spring long. *Look out for signs of seasonal allergies. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common problem in both infants and children. Common

symptoms include repeated sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose with clear drainage or congestion, itchy eyes and nose, throat clearing, sore throat, and/or a cough that tends to worsen at night and in the morning. Kids with seasonal allergies also tend to breathe through their mouth a lot and may have dark circles under their eyes. *Limit kids’ exposure to common allergens. While it’s impossible to keeps kids clear of all outdoor allergens, there are some common-sense steps that can help minimize their impact, such as keeping kids indoors and closing windows in the early morning when the spring tree pollen count is

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(NC) - Confused about multivitamin use?

You’re not alone. There are a few misconceptions when it comes to taking multivitamins.

Diana Steele, registered dietitian, separates myth from fact.

Food gives me the vitamins and minerals I need.

Despite best efforts, it can be difficult to meet the daily

nutrition requirements outlined

by Canada’s Food Guide. In fact, a recent international women’s study revealed that although 80 per cent of women recognize eating well as being important to their overall health, they sometimes find it challenging to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their daily routines. To ensure ade-

Many people equate sleeping disorders to insomnia, or having trouble getting to or staying asleep.

However, sleep disorders are varied and far-reaching. One division of sleep disorders is parasomnia, or undesired effects that come with sleep. This includes sleep walking, sleep eating, talking in sleep, or confused arousal, or when a person doesn’t know where he or she is upon being awakened.

Generally these disorders occur during the first third of sleep, or during the slow-wave cycle during sleep. Individuals who exhibit parasomnias may be aggressive during these times or engage in inappropriate behavior. They may say or do something that seems offensive. There is the potential of injury to the individual himself or a bed partner.

Sleepwalking is a common parasomnia for children and generally resolves itself by the teen years. If a sleeping disorder is disrupting a person’s life, he or she should speak with a doctor.

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making it fun.

If exercising outdoors with friends will help keep you moving on a regular basis, build an exercise routine that includes walking with others a few times each week.

If it’s solitude you seek, search out two or three walking routes that are quiet and serene.

Building in variety is another key to keep your exercise plan going strong.

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After two weeks, you will have developed the habit of taking time to move, which is essential to making any exercise routine stick.

Consistency gets results The bottom line is this: Once you are in the habit of exercising, it’s much more likely that you will stay with it.

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quate intakes (AI) of all nutrients are met on a daily basis, a multivitamin can be a good and convenient option.

A multivitamin isn’t necessary if you’re already taking vitamin supplements.

Multivitamins can be a smart choice as they provide a combination of the fundamental vitamins the body needs daily, including important minerals. However, ensuring the body has its daily requirement of some vitamins and minerals (vitamin D for example) can be a challenge for many Canadians. In addition to proper nutrition, additional supplements used alongside a daily multivitamin can help achieve the proper daily intake.

I can take as many vitamins as I want.

Health Canada outlines recommended daily intake for vitamins and minerals, as it is possible to overdose. A daily multivitamin is best to complement a healthy diet as it delivers nutrients in the right balance.

All multivitamins are created equal.

Traditional multivitamins typically contain a combination of the basic vitamins and minerals we need daily, such as Iron, Calcium and vitamins C, B and D. However, newer innovations with additional benefits are starting to enter the market. Multibionta, the first probiotic multivitamin caplet in Canada, offers the benefit of natural probiotics with essential vitamins and minerals to help promote strong immunity.

It doesn’t matter when I take my multivitamin.

Always read the instructions on the multivitamin label carefully. Typically, the recommendation is to take with food or a meal. If taken on an empty stomach, your body won’t absorb it fully and this can result in an upset stomach.

Choose the same mealtime every day to take your multivitamin, so that it becomes habit.

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If there’s still a bit of winter in the air, stay inside and dance to your favorite tunes or do some chores to fast-paced music. Mopping, vacuuming, dusting can be good exercise if you do them continuously and at a moderately fast pace.

The important thing is to keep yourself moving for 20 minutes. The following week, add an additional 10 minutes and change up your activities.

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Often, the hardest part of an exercise program is getting started - particularly after a long and sedentary winter.

So priority number one is to simply get moving by setting aside 20 minutes every day for some kind of physical activity.

Spring days are great times to take a walk, go for a bike ride in the neighborhood or rake those leftover leaves from your lawn.

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Introductory workshops on weight loss available in March.

Full day intensive workshop “INTEGRITY with SELF” April 10, 2010

After hibernating in your den or on your couch all winter, let those first warm breezes of spring be a call to action.

There’s no better time of year to stretch your mind and muscles and launch an exercise routine that will take you through the summer and into the fall.The key to developing a fitness routine that will help you reach your health and weight goals is simpler than you may have thought.

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grance. *Don’t forget about eye protection. The lenses of children’s eyes are extremely sensitive. Just as taking care of kids’ skin can help prevent skin cancer in adulthood, eye protection can protect kids’ eyes from developing certain conditions, like cataracts and macular degeneration, later in life.

Everyone, including kids, should wear sunglasses yearround, but especially during spring and summer. Make sure to choose sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV protection. Hats with brims large enough to shade the eyes, while not as effective as sunglasses, also offer moderate protection from the sun.

Spring is the ideal time to get moving, develop active routine

DO YOU WANT TO: * Lose Weight ? * Easily Exercise ? * Improve Your Golf ? * Release Daily Stress ?

highest, not hanging clothes outside to dry and bathing kids at bedtime to help minimize nighttime allergies. *Protect skin from the damaging effects of spring sun.

After being indoors for much of the winter, kids are eager to spend as much time outdoors as possible. To protect their skin during the spring months, break out the sunscreen and their favorite hats. When choosing a sunscreen for a baby, toddler or young child, look for a product that offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with a minimum SPF of between 15 and 30.

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Health & Fitness

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Resolving to avoid injury when exercising this year Of the millions of new year's resolutions made each year, perhaps none is more repeated than the one to get in better shape. Each year, millions of people resolve to shed a few extra pounds or simply get healthier, with varying degrees of success.

One of the ways to ensure that resolve is successful is to exercise safely. Veteran athletes and seasoned professional trainers all note the importance of safety when it comes to exercise. Simply diving into exercise can be a recipe for disaster, often leading to injury, especially for those people new to exercise or returning after a long layoff.

For those who want to get in better shape, consider the following exercise safety tips.

- Don't push it. The body responds differently to exercise as it ages, and many people who were once exercise afficionados but stopped regularly exercising could likely make the mistake that they can still exercise as hard as they did in their youth.

However, pushing it after a

long layoff is potentially dangerous and could result in a number of injuries. While they might one day be able to return to form, initially it is best to take it easy. Stop exercising immediately if beginning to experience any of the following symptoms: - dizziness; - nausea; - Cold sweats; - muscle cramps; - pain or pressure in the chest (particularly left-chest or mid-chest); or - joint pain - Maintain proper breathing or cease exercising if you can't.

Whenever exercising, one should be able to walk without gasping for breath. If unable to breathe properly, stop exercising immediately. Once the system has rebounded and you begin to feel better, if you are going to return to the exercise regimen, simply tone it down, performing each exercise more slowly.

- Stay hydrated. Staying hydrated throughout an exercise routine will increase flexibility and replace the water lost

by sweating. While some might feel that will counteract any weight loss, losing water weight is not the type of weight loss people should be aiming for. Be sure to drink lots of water before, during and after workouts.

- Remember the wisdom of Mom and Dad. Nearly everyone who ever went to the beach as a child recalls Mom and Dad advising them to stay out of the water after eating. That same advice you heard as a child is still applicable today as an adult. While it is acceptable to go for a light walk after a small meal, avoid strenuous exercise for at least two hours after eating a big meal.

- Wear appropriate attire.

When working out, proper attire is not whatever looks good. It is important to purchase sneakers that support weight-bearing activities and tops that promote movement but are not too loose. If jogging outdoors, be sure to wear a knit cap in colder weather or a baseball cap in warmer temperatures. Both will help maintain a proper body temperature and

ward off harmful side effects such as cold, flu or sunburn.

- Stretch, stretch, stretch.

Professional athletes make their living with their bodies, and they stretch extensively before each game and practice.

Just because people do not earn a ballplayer's paycheque does not mean they can avoid stretching. Stretching helps prevent muscle pulls, strains, and other injuries, so make sure an adequate stretching routine is a part of the start of the workout.

- Consult or hire a professional. Those who have had an extensive layoff from exercise might want to employ a personal trainer, at least until they get comfortable with a routine.

In fact, many fitness clubs offer a handful of free personal training sessions to new members to ensure all members start off safely and avoid injury.

Take advantage of such sessions if they're available. If not, hire one of the club's personal trainers, even if it is only for a few sessions, at the onset of the routine.

Getting help - Utilizing the services of a personal trainer is one way to ensure a new workout regimen goes as smoothly as possible.

How to easily and effectively increase energy levels while reducing associated risks The work week can truly be exhausting. By the time Friday arrives, the taxing nature of

work can really take its toll.

Oftentimes, that toll manifests itself in a number of ways.

Whether you grow easily aggravated or simply struggle to maintain your energy as the week wears on, chances are you feel somewhat deflated by the end of the work week.

While it might seem as though you need to make some drastic changes in order to recoup your once vibrant energy, for most people that's not the case at all. In fact, several easy to instill lifestyle changes can help you regain your energy levels and head into the weekend rejuvenated instead of put through the ringer. * Turn the lights and television off when you sleep.

Keeping the lights on or falling asleep to the television interrupts quality sleep, whether you know it or not. Lights on while sleeping hinders melatonin secretion, essentially throwing your body off track and forcing it to reset. This can

negatively impact your energy levels when it comes time to get out of bed. In addition to turning the lights and television off, try and make your bedroom as dark as possible when you go to sleep. This will encourage a sounder sleep and could help increase energy levels as a result. * Don't eat big meals at night. The digestive system is most active during the daytime, which enables the body to use food for energy much more effectively. If you're going to be eating a large meal, it's best to do so during the daytime.

When you eat a big meal at night, the digestive system is slowing down at that point and it is much more difficult to digest food and convert it to energy. * Stretch regularly. Even if you're not an exercise enthusiast, stretching can be beneficial

to your energy levels. That's because stretching helps to maintain blood flow by reducing clogging of the arteries.

The more freely blood flows, the more energy you're likely to have. * Emphasize cardiovascular activities and exercise. Many people aren't fond of going to the gym. However, achieving optimal fitness doesn't have to involve a gym membership.

Cardiovascular exercise, which can include walking, jogging, using the treadmill, etc., helps to lower blood pressure, decrease body fat and reduce

cholesterol among other benefits. Each of those things can do wonders for your energy levels. While you might initially struggle to muster up the energy to include regular cardiovascular exercise in your daily routine, once you begin you'll find it gets easier as you go. That's because it's working, increasing your energy levels.

In addition, spending some time away from home or work while you walk, jog or even use the treadmill can prove a valuable source of relieving stress.

Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend Advancing the clock one hour in the springtime and pushing it back one hour in the autumn has become the norm for many countries. The intention is to maximize sunlight in the afternoon hours during the summer.

DST works by shifting the clock to allow for more sunlight during the hours when people are up and active. The shift in time is scheduled near midnight on a weekend to lessen disruption to weekday schedules. Generally a onehour shift is used, but

Australia's Lord Howe Island uses a half-hour shift. Also, twenty-minute and two-hour shifts have been used in the past. DST is generally not observed near the equator, where seasonal sunrise times do not vary enough to justify it.

Countries in Asia and Africa typically do not observe DST. In terms of health implications, some say that DST can help with seasonal depression which is common in the winter due to less sunlight. Others report it gives individuals more time to get outdoors and enjoy

exercise and recreational activities. However, time shifts disrupt sleep and reduce its efficiency. Effects of adjusting to new circadian rhythms can last for weeks and impact health.

For example, a 2008 Swedish study found that heart attacks were significantly more com-

mon the first three weekdays after the spring transition and significantly less common the first weekday after the autumn transition. It can also be said that greater exposure to sunlight can increase the chances for skin cancer and other damaging effects of the sun.

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ENTERTAINMENT ECT wins acting and directing awards FERGUS – The Elora Community Theatre’s production of That Summer that ran in November, has been recognized for excellence in directing and acting by the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL).

Directed by Julie Wheeler Bryant, That Summer focused on a family, young love, and how lives could never be the same following events that occurred in the summer of 1958 at a little cottage in southern Ontario.

Each March, the WODL hosts a drama festival where community theatre groups in this part of the province, such as ECT, have their plays adjudicated. There is a major week-long production of shows that are nominated “in festival,” but many shows cannot be remounted and are judged “out of festival” as a learning experience for cast and crew.

Each production makes a decision about entering or not entering the in festival event before the show is performed and judged.

That Summer was adjudicated “out of festival” and received three nominations for cast members Pat Dunn and Brianna Hastie, both for Best Supporting Actress, and Julie

Double nominees - Pat Dunn, left, and Brianna Hastie were both nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award in the Western Ontario Drama League’s “out of festival” production of That Summer. Hastie was declared the winner. Julie Wheeler Bryant won for best director.

Wheeler-Bryant for Best Director.

Hastie received the Best

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ERIN – They are among the biggest awards that high school actors can earn, and the annual Sears Drama Festival for the Upper Grand District was held last week here at Erin District High School.

Sixteen plays were presented by 11 different schools. The outstanding productions in this year's festival were from St. James Catholic High School, John F. Ross CVI, both of Guelph, and Erin.

The productions were: - Unknown Dimension, by Harry Penson, by St. James Catholic High School; - Tuesdays and Sundays, by Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn, presented by Erin; and - Property Rites, by Alan Haehnel, presented by John. F. Ross.

Centre Wellington District High School’s Taylar Dobbie was given the outstanding stage management award for Poodle With Guitar and Dark Glasses.

Peterson and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; and Jamie Houston The music is adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle, and the show is based on a Disney Channel original movie written by Peter Barsocchini Regular performance tickets are $42; previews $35.50; and $21.50 for those 18 and under; group rates for 20 or more are $35.50. For tickets call 519-638-5555 or toll Free: 1-888-449-4463.

Awards of excellence for local students actors included: - Rebecca Young, as Jade, in Poodle With Guitar and Dark Glasses - Centre Wellington District High School; - Maurena Taylor, as Violet, in the same production; - Derek McGill, as Gray, in the same production; and - Josh Mishaw, as Kyle MacManus, in Property Rites – John F. Ross.

For directors, the winners were: - Megan Brush and Alison Purdon, co-directing Unknown Dimension, St. James Catholic High School.

Design and technical, the winners were: - Jessica Sweeny, for costume design in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School; - Katrina Maxted and Jake Strang for set design and dressing for Tuesdays and Sundays,

ABOYNE - The Royal City Saxophone Quartet will perform ragtime, classics, and jazz on March 14 at 2pm in the Gallery Concert Series.

The show not only includes sound by is packed with fun and musical antics.

Considered one of the best saxophone quartets in Canada, the Royal City Saxophone Quartet (RCSQ) was formed in 1991 in Guelph. Since its debut the group has carved a significant niche in the genre of ragtime. Its recordings have been featured on CBC Radio.

Concert tours have taken it to festivals throughout Canada and the United States. In 1998,

it represented Ontario in a July 1 performance before an audience of over 100,000 on Parliament Hill. CDs of the group’s music will be available during intermission and after the concert The group is leader Ernie Kalwa, baritone and bass saxophonist, living in Elora; Robert McWade, tenor, alto, and Cmelody saxophonist, from Guelph; Bradley Moggach, soprano, sopranino, and alto saxophones, from Winterbourne; and Larry Moser, playing alto and tenor saxophones, and clarinet, a familiar performer to the Gallery Concert audiences through

Century Theatre Guild presents

My Giddy Aunt

A comedy by Ray Cooney & John Chapman Directed by Nick Holmes Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00pm Sat, March 27 also at 2:30pm $15-18 **Fri, March 19. Dinner at the theatre. $14.95. Must be pre-booked** All taxes and handling included Box Office 519.855.4586

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the Guelph Symphony and the Wellington Winds.

Selections featured at Sunday's performance will include many familiar pieces, such as 12th Street Rag by Euday Bowman, Pineapple Rag by Scott Joplin, Brazil by Russell and Barraoso, Little Fugue in G minor by J. S. Bach, St. Louis Blues by W. C. Handy, and Ragtime Nightmare by Tom Turpin. A short intermission, and the quartet will return back with more performances such as Strenuous Life by Joplin; Kitten on the Keys by Zez Confrey; Harlem Nocturne

by Earle Hagen; O Danny Boy - traditional, Irish Suite by Elliot Del Borgo, and others.

Tickets are available at the door and include entry to all exhibits of the museum. Youth under 16 are encouraged to attend. Meet members of the quartet after the concert over complementary refreshments.

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Erin District High School; - Alix Vander Vlugt, for lighting design and technical direction in Here Comes the Bribe – Guelph CollegiateVocational Institute; and - Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School for outstanding visual achievement (scene painting, costumes, make-up) in Competition Piece.

The winning ensembles were: - the cast of Check, Please, for acting excellence – Erin District High School; - the cast of Stroke Static for ensemble performance and choreography – Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School; - the cast of Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson, for tight, fast-paced comic timing, Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute; and - The cast of Competition Piece for ensemble acting (creation of 22 detailed believable characters in a play).

Saxophone quartet to play at Gallery Concert Sunday

Supporting Actress award, while director Julie WheelerBryant won Best Director.

Change of venue for Festival Theatre DRAYTON - Due to renovations at the Drayton Festival Theatre, the season opening production of High School Musical April 21 to May 15will now take place at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse at 40 Benjamin Road East, in Waterloo.

The Drayton Festival Theatre will now open with On Golden Pond June 8 to 26). All other productions follow the announced schedule.

Area high school hosted annual Sears Drama Festival

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WELLINGTON COUNTY JUNIOR FARMERS 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner All donations & proceeds to the Drayton Food Bank

SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010, 5-7PM DRAYTON AGRICULTURAL HALL (ELM STREET) $5/person - non-perishable food item $7/person without donation FOR TICKETS: Romy Schill (519-669-4146) Jen Dane (519-335-6999) wellingtonjf@jfao.on.ca

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Elmer the Safety Elephant® “Be Prepared!” Poster Contest Ave, East, Guelph. Tickets 519-822-3991. $5. *** Smudge Fundaes, Canadian musicians combine their talents, wit and “kid intuition” to deliver “smudge-ilicious” music for kids.

Grand Valley Community Centre, 10am. Admission $3. For more information or advance tickets please visit the Grand Valley Public Library. Shann Leighton 519-928-5622. *** Guelph-Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Free Public Talk: Toronto architect Allan Killen will tell how the old stone walls of the market were saved and incorporated into Guelph's new City Hall. 7- 9pm, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph. Susan Ratcliffe 519-822-8236. *** Royal Canadian Legion, Br 307, Howick, Gorrie. Progressive Euchre, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Lunch and prizes.

Admission $3. *** St. Patty’s Day fun complete with homemade Lamb Stew! Erin Legion. For more info. on Legion Branch 442 visit our website at www.erinlegion.ca

Level C CPR. All courses held at St John Ambulance Training Facility in Elora. For information call 519-846-8704. *** Harriston Minto Cancer Society Annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. 11:30-1:30pm, $7. Harriston United Church ( John and Young St.). Phone Laverne Stinson 519-338-3903. *** Harriston Legion #296 Dinner Harriston 5-7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12 $6, Preschoolers Free. Come on out and enjoy a home cooked meal. *** Alma Optimists Beef Barbecue. 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall, come and enjoy. Tickets: adults$12, children $4 at the door. *** Retire In Style Information Fair, 11:30am - 5pm at the Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St., Guelph. This event is free and open to everyone. *** Ticket deadline for Just for Women, Just for Fun day-long fundraiser for BBBS. Fun and informative professional workshops, refreshments, lunch, raffles and silent auction. Tickets available until March 26; no ticket sales at door. 519-323-4273.

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MARCH 27

Indian River Reptile Zoo, Educational & Interactive program with a unique hands-on experience with some of nature’s most misunderstood animals. Grand Valley Community Centre, 11am.

Admission $3. For more information or advance tickets please visit the Grand Valley Public Library. Shann Leighton 519-9285622.

Golden Acrylics Workshop at Elora Centre for the Arts. 3- 5pm.

Free. The Golden Acrylic Lecture demo is a fun, fast paced informative lecture covering all aspects of painting. Free samples and literature. Call 519-846-9698. *** Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by “Country Versatiles”. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582. *** Environmental Health Fair at Alma Public School, 10am -2pm. 12 Simpson Street East in Alma. It is a school fundraising event with free admission. Many, many vendors including Jesters from Fergus. Party Safari will be there with their many critters, and the Harvest table from Parker will be providing lunch. *** Guelph/Wellington Women in Crisis Dinner & Auction. 5pm.

Guelph Place, 492 Michener Road, Guelph. $45, included buffet dinner, auctions and entertainment. For ticket or to donate call 519-836-1110. *** Easter Ham Roll – 2pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph. Inquiries 519-822-1565. *** Open Stage With Bruce Hare & Friends at The Red Chevron Club at 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph at 2pm. Everyone 19+ Welcome to Join Bruce On Stage. *** Euchre Tournament (large cash prizes), Drayton Masonic Hall, 12-5 pm, $10/person (includes dinner). To register or for more info. call Mickey at 519-638-5980 or JoAnne at 519-638-5127. *** The History of Mimosa Area at Mimosa United Church, 5980 Wellington Rd. #26 at 7pm. Free will offering at door. Please bring along any pictures, memorabilia or questions you may have about the area, including your property history. Steve will be showing historical pictures of the area and will be answering questions and sharing stories with the audience. Steve is always pleased to gain insight into personal and property history of early Wellington County! Presented by the Outreach Committee of Mimosa United Church. Call Betty 519-836-2331 or Don 519856-9780 for more info. *** “Acting on Impulse" classic rock band. Tickets $10 with half the proceeds going to the Erin Legion "Patio Fund". Doors open at 7pm. Tickets for events can be picked up at the bar downstairs. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226 - Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. 7am. 1-877-969-0094. www.elmiramaplesyrup.com *** Scott Woods Live In Concert, 7pm. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 6-12 years, 5 & under free, $50 family, available from church office 519846-0680. *** Party With A Purpose - Sue Fitzgerald's 50th birthday celebration to aid Guelph-Wellington Alzheimer Society. 8pm. Bullring, U of G, $20 advance. 519-822-0973.

MARCH 19 Karaoke at The Red Chevron Club at 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph at 8pm. Everyone 19+ Welcome. *** Brighton Chapter Euchre. 7:30pm at the Masonic Hall Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. For information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250.

MARCH 20 Arthur Legion Br. 226 - Irish Pub Night. 8:30pm. Entertainment

by Kent Tocher.

MARCH 23 Guelph Horticultural Society Meeting 6:30pm. Pot Luck Supper.

Dublin St. United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guest speaker: Robert Pavlis. "Tips and Tricks in the Garden". New members welcome. Check our website at www.guelphhort.org. *** “Appetite for Awareness” Spring lunch fundraiser for Elora/Fergus area $10 Ham, Scalloped Pot, Corn, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Juice. Proceeds to VON Community Services. Order Deadline March 12. Delivered over noon hour. Call 519-323-2330 ext. 4953.

MARCH 24 Guelph Food Bank Spring Food Drive begins today and runs until April 11. Our goal is 80,000 lbs. of food. Donations can be dropped off at any Guelph Grocery Store, Fire Hall or the Guelph Food Bank at 100 Crimea St. Please help us spread the word. Your support makes a difference! *** “Appetite for Awareness” Spring lunch fundraiser for Arthur, Harriston, Palmerston, Drayton area $10 Ham, Scalloped Pot, Corn, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Juice. Proceeds to VON Community Services. Order Deadline March 12. Delivered over noon hour.

Call 519-323-2330 ext. 4953.

MARCH 25 Ladies' Bible Studies at Central Pentecostal Church, 7674 Colborne, between Elora and Fergus will be starting the Spring Semester 9:15 -11:30am. Childcare provided at nominal cost.

New 8 week courses inc. "Women of Worth" written and given by Ruth Coghill. All ladies welcome. For more information call 519846-0272. *** Men's Bible Class is held at Central Pentecostal Church 7674 Colborne St., between Elora and Fergus on Thursday mornings 9:30 -11:30. The book being studied is “Your God is Too Safe".

All gentlemen welcome. For more information call the church office 519-846-0272 *** Guelph Wellington Seniors Centre Easter Dinner –reserve your spot at the table! Seatings at 11am, 12pm, 1pm. Takeout available. Call 519-823-1291 to book your dinner. *** “Appetite for Awareness” Spring lunch fundraiser for Mount Forest area $10 Ham, Scalloped Pot, Corn, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Juice. Proceeds to VON Community Services. Order Deadline March 12. Delivered over noon hour. Call 519-323-2330 ext.

4953.

MARCH 26 2010 Elton John Tribute Show and Dinner (Limited # of tickets will be sold). The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph. Inquiries 519-8221565. *** March 26, 27 & 28 - St John Ambulance, Level 1 First Aid and

MARCH 28 It’s for the Birds. Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2- 4pm, $5/person.

Please register at 519-836-7860. We will go on a short hike to look for winter birds. 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! *** Nature walk under the full moon– Walk, ski or snowshoe using the light of the full moon. Bring your flashlight and winter gear.

7pm. Mount Forest & District Sports Complex (Auditorium Entrance).

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OTTAWA – The Canada Safety Council and its partner Public Safety Canada are pleased to announce Elmer the Safety Elephant’s “Be Prepared!” Poster Contest for elementary school students in grades two to five all across Canada.

The contest theme is “If there is an emergency will you be prepared?” Students are asked to create a poster that involves how they would help prepare their family in case of an emergency. The student can draw a poster of their escape route from each room in their home, what they would put in their emergency kit, or what they would do with their family pet in case of an emergency. The poster must have a safe message and show how they would help their family prepare for an emergency.

Each grade will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize. The teachers and schools of the 1st prize winners will also receive a prize. All participants will receive a safety booklet full of activities and information.

Canada Safety Council must receive all entries by March 26, 2010. Winners will be announced during Emergency Preparedness Week (May 2-8, 2010).

Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, storm surges, tornadoes and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property.

These severe storms occur in all regions of Canada and through all seasons. Taking the time to prepare in advance will help lessen the impact of an emergency. Get your children involved through Elmer’s poster contest, and create an emergency plan together.

Visit www.Elmer.ca for more information on Elmer the Safety Elephant’s “Be Prepared!” Poster Contest.

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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! Find the answer below.

HOROSCOPES - For the third week of March ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you know what they say about making assumptions. Get the facts before you take a stand on anything this week.

Otherwise you could look the fool.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, leave the hard work to someone else this week. It’s not being lazy; you deserve the rest. Surprises are in store on Thursday. Will they be pleasant or not?

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 A battle of wills will end with nothing resolved, Gemini. It is alright to defend your position, but not if it turns out that you end up at an impasse. Think through it again.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, procrastination is on your mind, especially regarding home matters. Putting things off will only result in tasks piling up.

A chance for romance arrives on Saturday.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a few skeletons will surface from your closet. While you may think they’re a big deal, they really aren’t that bad.

Stay close to home this week and you won’t regret it.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, think through your options for social events and partake in the ones that will offer you the best chances for networking opportunities. You may need a new job soon.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, develop a closer relationship with a family member. You need to foster the bonds between the both of you or you may drift even further apart.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, stop worrying about things that haven’t happened yet. Go with the flow more and you’ll see your mood brighten up in no time. A big change is coming.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Take a vacation, Sagittarius. It will help get your mind off stressful things. Keep your wallet shut on Wednesday and you will avoid spending too much.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, space is at a premium at home and you are feeling a bit stir-crazy.

Now might be the time to look for an upgrade to something a little larger.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the big move you’ve been planning just may come to fruition this week. It is a long time coming and much deserved. Family members share your enthusiasm.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a new business venture takes up all of your time and attention.

Those close to you could feel alienated.

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County of Wellington “Connecting Citizens with County News”

Information for Tenants and Landlords NEED RENT RECEIPTS FOR INCOME TAX CLAIMS? Under Section 109 of the law (Residential Tenancies Act), the landlord must give you a receipt for paying the rent if you request it (at no charge). If the landlord refuses you should contact the Investigation and Enforcement Unit at: 1.888.772.9277 or 416.585.7214.

RENT DUE AND YOU CAN’T PAY? The landlord can give you a legal Notice of Termination for non-payment of rent. If you owe monthly rent, it cannot take effect until the 14th day after the notice is given. The notice can be avoided by paying the amount before the date it is to take effect. Talk to your landlord to work out a repayment agreement for the amount owed.

Contact the Housing Help Centre, at: 519.837.5492, ext. 3710*, to see if you are eligible for a rent bank.

For legal advice, contact the Wellington and Guelph Legal Clinic at 519.821.2100.

FLOODS can occur anytime of the year for a variety of reasons. Local Conservation Authorities are responsible for forecasting where and when flooding is likely to occur. They must also issue flood bulletins, advisories, and warnings.

FLOOD SAFETY BULLETIN: notifies the public that unsafe lake, river and channel conditions exist.

FLOOD ADVISORY: notifies the public that the potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities. You should begin to prepare your home or business for flooding. Monitor the radio/TV for information.

FLOOD WARNING: notifies the public that flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities. You may need to take action and evacuate. Listen to municipal officials for instructions.

INFORMATION: Grand River Conservation Authority www.grandriver.ca Maitland Valley Conservation Authority www.mvca.on.ca Saugeen Conservation Authority www.svca.on.ca Credit Valley Conservation Authority www.creditvalleycons.com Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca (type “Floods” in the search engine) Find out if you are in a flood prone area. Check the County of Wellington Official Plan, at: www.wellington.ca (under Community Services/Planning).

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The first six years of life are the most important in a child’s development.

Everything in a child’s environment contributes to brain development.

A positive and supportive early childhood education environment includes: • Planned space that allows children to move freely and explore.

• Play-based activities that support children’s curiosity and natural ability to learn.

• Knowledgeable caregivers who are responsive to each child’s development and needs.

High quality child care programmes are stimulating and supportive learning environments for young children.

For more information, please call County of Wellington Child Care Services, at: 519.837.3620*.

County of Wellington Administration Centre 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

www.wellington.ca

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