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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 26, 2010

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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 10, IODE-Royal Wyndham Chapter is taking orders for geraniums and impatiens. Cost $3. Pick up date is May 20 in Guelph. For more information and orders call 519-766-0783.

Proceeds to charities. *** Up With Women's challenge to support Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is extended through the month of March so it is still not too late to participate. During the month of March only, donations received at www.upwithwomen.com/guelph.htm will be matched by Up with Women, an organization dedicated to helping women and children rebuild their lives. Make a donation and it will double the impact of your gift and change a life! For more information go to www.gwwomenincrisis.org. *** April 1-30 Door to Door Canvass for Canadian Cancer Society. In neighbourhoods that aren’t being canvassed, we’re mailing envelopes and hanging donation forms on doorknobs. Fight Back.

Please donate.

MARCH 26

Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) Shop Local program draw was held at Planet CPU, new location on Tower Street in Fergus.

Making the draw is Terry Godreau (owner), Kirk McElwain (Elora BIA representative) and Mark Reed (owner). The winner is Sue FitzGerald of Elora who won a $50 gift certificate to Sublime Flowers. A ballot will be drawn for the FERA draw next week (Mar 29-31) from Fergus Home Hardware. Thanks to all of the participhoto submitted pating stores and all of the local shoppers.

Saturday • March 27/10 • 5:00 p.m.

Guelph Place • 492 Michener Road • Guelph $45 ticket includes Live & Silent Auctions • Draws • Full Buffet Dinner • Entertainment

For tickets, information or to donate call 519-836-1110 or www.gwwomenincrisis.org

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

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 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. 11:30am-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. *** Get Your Groove On at the Rainbow Chorus Dance! 8pm-12am.

Guelph Place Banquet Hall 492 Michener Road. Good friends, great music, buffet lunch, cash bar - join us for a great evening!

Tickets $20 at 519-836-0860 or at the door. *** Puslinch Tract Hike. Clear ponds and wooded areas makes this an easy but interesting hike in an area close to Guelph. Meet at the parking lot of Puslinch Tract for a two hour hike, starting at 10am.

Leader: Jane Shifflett 519-822-3229. *** Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil sales: Sobeys, Acton March 25, (4-8 pm), March 26 (4-8 pm), March 27 (9am-6 pm.) *** March 26 & 27- Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil sales: Royal Bank Harriston & Clifford branches, L&M Foodmart, Gray’s Auction Service, Harriston Home Hardware. Daffodil Luncheon: March 26, 11:30am – 1:30pm, Harriston United Church. *** March 26-28- Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil sales: Marlie’s Café Drayton. *** Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil sales L&M Foodmart, Royal Bank, TD Bank, LCBO, Arthur. Daffodil Luncheon: April 9, 11:30am - 1pm, Arthur United Church. *** March 26-28- Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil sales: Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Royal Bank, TD Bank (Fergus and Elora), L&M Foodmart (Elora).

MARCH 27 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 and 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. *** Christian Home Educators’ Conference. 8am-5pm at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Road, Kitchener. Cost at the door: Adult $40, Couple $55, Teen $15. For full details call 519744-2587. *** Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church 8-11am. Tickets at door $7 Adults, $5 Children, $20 Family Deal(2 adults and 2 or more children). For more information call 519-856-4160.

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 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! *** 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). *** Discovering the Wellington County Archives, (Nicholas Keith Room, Wellington Place) –2pm - 4pm. Have you ever wondered what is available at the Wellington County Archives? Can I access the information? How do I go about finding the information? Get answers to these questions and many more as the Wellington County Historical Society and the Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts an information session on the Archives and the collection. *** Annual Mini Golf & Steak Dinner at Harriston Legion #296. 1pm Sharp Start. $16 per person, children 12 and under $10, families of 5 or more $10 per person. There is also Shuffleboard and Pool Tables. For more information contact the Legion at 519-338-2843. *** Elora Cataract Trailway Association Annual General Meeting at 2pm, Elora Centre for the Arts. Guest speaker will be Andy Goldie, Director of Parks and Rec. for Township of Centre Wellington. Everyone Welcome. *** Chili Cook Off, Elora Community Centre. 4- 7pm. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children under ten years of age. Chili Cooks are admitted for free.

MARCH 29 Everton Cemetery board Annual meeting, 8pm. At Jackson Farm 5431 7th Line. For info. Call 519-856-4268. Volunteers Welcome.

MARCH 30 Puslinch Seniors' Euchre Club. Present and former Puslinch resiContinued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 26, 2010 PAGE THREE

June Switzer: Celebrating a life-long commitment to Wellington County 4-H

by Chris Daponte

LEADER JUNE SWITZER WITH MEMBERS OF THE WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H LEGO ENGINEERING CLUB

ERIN - It’s a beautiful, sunny and unseasonably warm March afternoon, but June Switzer seems right at home in the basement of Mimosa United Church, leading 17 members of the local 4-H lego engineering group.

“The kids just love it,” she says with a smile.

And she’s right. Whether frustrated their lego crane failed to carry a specific weight or celebrating their latest engineering masterpiece, every single 4-Her in the County Road 26 building seemed enthralled with the process.

And therein lies the reason behind Switzer’s unwavering commitment to Wellington County 4-H, even after almost three decades as a leader.

“I like working with kids. I just get inspired by them,” she explained from her family’s nearby home, west of Hillsburgh.

Switzer, a retired teacher who earlier this year celebrated her 60th birthday, likens leading 4-H clubs to teaching in a one room school, which she thinks is really cool.

She explained there is a real need in the community for what kids learn in 4-H clubs, especially considering the same material is not taught in conventional classrooms.

Many falsely assume the clubs’ sole agenda remains agriculture, Switzer said, but they also teach public speaking, fair play, decision making, parliamentary procedure and quality reasoning, as well as helping to increase self confidence and improve social skills.

“A lot of people think, ‘we don’t have cows so my kids

can’t be in it,’ ” she said, adding anyone and everyone is welcome. “It’s really all about skills and leadership, not raising calves and judging cows.”

In fact, Switzer herself has covered countless topics in various clubs over the years, including pets, esthetics, photography, baking, cooking, nutrition, sewing, how to shop inexpensively, square dancing and more - in addition to the traditional beef and poultry clubs.

“4-H is like the best kept secret ever. It shouldn’t be, but it is,” she said. “If people knew what 4-H had to offer, they’d all have their kids in it.”

If anyone should know, it’s Switzer.

The third of four children born on a farm just outside of Rockwood, Switzer first became a Wellington County 4-H member as a 12 year old in 1962.

She said the club was such a big part of her development as an adolescent and young adult that she became a leader as soon as she was old enough.

“4-H did so much for me,” she said, adding she felt then, as she does now, a strong desire to give back to young members.

“I want them to have what I had ... out in the country, if you want something done for kids you just have to do it.”

And according to Barb McAllister, secretary for Wellington County 4-H, Switzer is using “experience, knowledge and enthusiasm” to do a marvelous job.

“June is just full of energy and she’s a very knowledgeable woman,” McAllister said.

“She’s a fantastic person and

the kids just love her.”

Switzer even met her future husband, Craig, through 4-H. The pair has now been married for 38 years, and Craig also still serves as a 4-H leader, including for the calf and feeder clubs.

The couple lives on the farm where Craig was raised, and Switzer noted almost all of their family members - on both sides - still live in Wellington

of interest, she stressed.

“We’d have double the number of kids, if we had more volunteers,” she opined.

As proof, she cites the clubs she leads, which she said have numbered upwards of 40 members when 12 to 16 is considered plenty.

“I don’t advertise mine anymore because I get as many [members] as I can handle just through word of mouth,” she

“4-H is like the best kept secret ever.

It shouldn’t be, but it is.”

- Club leader June Switzer, of Erin County, with most of them in Erin and Eramosa.

“Why would you want to move out of Heaven?” Switzer asked rhetorically with a smile.

The Switzers have two children, Kris, 26, and Brooke, 22, and one granddaughter, Alyssa, the daughter of Kris and his wife, Ashley.

Not surprisingly, Kris and Brooke are both 4-H alumni.

After a brief break from leading, Switzer returned in 1993 when Kris was old enough to join 4-H. A lot has changed since Switzer herself first joined 4-H almost 50 years ago. Back then the Ministry of Agriculture was heavily involved with training, which is no longer the case, and the Wellington chapter boasted close to 1,000 members; now the total is about 230.

But that’s not due to a lack

said, noting the feedback she receives from the kids is “awesome.”

Currently the club has about 70 volunteer leaders, which is not nearly enough. Switzer acknowledged past members are the best source for 4-H leaders, but she also said most of them are very busy with jobs, post-secondary education or even young children of their own. She said past 4-H members from about 20 years ago are likely the best source for new leaders, but she also wants to recruit brand new ones.

One of the problems may be the misguided perception that becoming a leader involves an overwhelming commitment, Switzer suggested.

“It’s not as hard as some might imagine,” she said, adding it involves just 12 hours of instruction over six meetings, plus a special event at the

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end of the club.

Leaders should be at least 25 years of age, whereas members must be between 10 and 21 years old.

“4-H Ontario has challenged us to double our membership, but to do it we need more volunteers,” said Switzer.

“If we build it, they will come ... I want a whole new group to get exposed to what we do.”

With that in mind, Wellington County 4-H is hosting workshops for leaders on March 27 at the Alma community hall from 9am to 3pm and on April 6 at Gencor in Guelph at 8pm. For more information or to register contact McAllister at 519-824-2959 or call 1-800-569-0809.

When she’s not leading 4-H groups or campaigning for more members and volunteers, Switzer likes to paint, ride horses, garden and sew.

And she still somehow finds time for other ventures, including teaching Sunday school at Mimosa United Church, working part time with the local Dairy Farmers of Ontario organization and helping out with the Upper Grand District School Board’s technical skills workshop and the “Pizza Perfect” event - an agriculture education program directed at local grade 3 students - hosted this week by the Grand River Agricultural Society.

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Erin Agricultural Society. Each year she can be seen at the Erin Fall Fair doing “a little bit of everything,” and she is the author of the fair’s history which, she pointed out, needs an update this year for the 160th annual fair.

After 35 years of teaching, it’s the type of thing that comes natural to Switzer, who noted being a 4-H leader is how she now gets her “kid fix.” When asked how long she plans to keep at it, she smiles.

“Until I’m tired of it ... probably a while yet,” she said.

“I love being with the kids.”

For more information about 4-H, to become member or leader or to find a list of county directors visit wellington4h.ca or call 519-824-2959 or 1800-569-0809.

JUNE S WITZER

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APRIL 7&8 29th annual Drayton Farm Show runs April 7 and 8 at PMD Arena

by Chris Daponte DRAYTON - Gary Van Ankum says the annual response from visitors and exhibitors alike at the Drayton Farm Show is very encouraging.

“We always get a lot of positive feedback,” said Van Ankum, chairman of this year’s show.

“The only complaint is that the arena isn’t big enough - and that’s not our fault. If we had a bigger arena we’d fill it.”

The show, hosted annually by the Drayton Kinsmen, regularly welcomes about 2,000 visitors over the course of two days, and many of its exhibitors have been with the show for over 25 years.

In fact, Van Ankum noted, there are about 50 companies on the waiting list and this year’s 29th annual show features only two new exhibitors proof that the show has become well known and very popular in the agricultural community.

“I think that’s why our turnover rate is so low,” Van Ankum said, noting companies seldom risk missing a year because then it’s uncertain when they could get back in.

This year’s show is April 7 and 8 at the PMD Arena, from 11am to 10pm both days.

Admission is again just $3, with $1 of every admission going to cystic fibrosis research. The rest of the show’s proceeds - from both admissions and exhibitor rentals - will go to various Kinsmen projects throughout the community.

As usual, this year’s show will feature over 90 exhibitors, representing a wide range of products and services. The new

Dozing away - Jolan Martin, right, seemed to find plenty to do at the 2009 Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show, which boasted over 90 exhibitors. This year’s show, set for April 7 and 8, is again expected to draw close to 2,000 visitors, including both adults and children. file photo by Wilma Mol addition at the PMD Arena means there will be a slightly different layout, as well as the usual equipment featured around the perimeter of the parking lot.

“There’s more and more every year, it seems,” Van Ankum said of the outdoor displays.

Organizers say the Drayton Farm Show usually helps exhibitors attract new business - and even if it doesn’t, exhibitors enjoy the chance to interact with existing customers.

“I’ve had a lot of guys from some of the bigger companies .. say they prefer our show over the big city shows,” Van Ankum said.

He explained both feature many of the same exhibitors and draw a similar crowd of visitors, but the Drayton show is “a little more personable.”

While the primary emphasis is on all things related to agriculture, the show features plenty of great displays and information for people from all walks of life.

For example, Van Ankum

said there will be a cheque presentation on April 7 from The Co-operators to the local Trees for Mapleton group, with which the Kinsmen Club is involved. He added there are a lot of door prizes donated by the exhibitors, which will be awarded every hour to lucky visitors.

Banquet A feature of the annual event is a banquet held prior to the farm show.

Usually it takes place the night before the show, but this year it is set for the weekend

prior to the show - on April 3 at the arena - with a social at 6:30pm and dinner (catered by Out to Lunch, of Palmerston) at 7pm, followed by a show by comedic hypnotist Paul Anthony at 8:30pm.

An interesting feature this year is on the back of each ticket the purchaser is offered the choice of directing their proceeds to one of five charities.

“They get to choose where the money goes,” Van Ankum said.

Tickets are $40 and are available in advance throughout Mapleton (Dobben’s True Value Hardware, Nieuwland Feeds and Conestogo Agri Systems) at Elmira Farm Service in Elmira, or by calling 519-638-5147.

Toy Tractor As a special feature, the Drayton Farm Show annually offers a different toy tractor as a collectible souvenir.

The 2010 tractor is a Ford 8000 made by Ertl Toys, featuring a Joe Ertl signature on the fender.

It is a customized 1/16 scale, limited edition with front and rear lights, three-point hitch, hand painting, custom

show box and decal.

The tractors, which cost $85, apparently were a popular item, as farm show officials said they sold out last week.

For more information about the Drayton Farm Show email draytonfarmshow@live.com or visit draytonkinsmen.ca.

Drayton Kinsmen The Drayton Kinsmen Club is an organization of young men interested in “serving the community’s greatest need.”

Through a variety of service projects, fundraisers, business meetings and socials, Kinsmen enjoy personal development, fellowship and a satisfaction through teamwork. The Drayton Kinsmen Club are part of a much larger association of Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada.

The national association Kin is an All-Canadian Service organization founded in Hamilton in 1920. There are over 900 clubs across Canada.

Kin raises more service dollars per member than any community service club in the world.

The association of Kin stresses personal development through community service.

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APRIL 7&8 For your weekly OMAFRA report and rural news look to the Wellington Advertiser also online at www.wellingtonadvertiser.com

About the members of the Kinsmen Club of Drayton Who are the Drayton Kinsmen? People just like you.

The Drayton Kinsmen are an organization of young men interested in “serving the community’s greatest need.”

Through a variety of service projects, fundraisers, business meetings and socials, Kinsmen enjoy personal development through community service.

The Drayton Kinsmen are part of a much larger Association of Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada.

An All-Canadian Service organization founded in Hamilton in 1920, Kin raises more service dollars per member than any community service club in the world.

The association of Kin

stresses personal development through community service.

How can you make a difference?

By giving a little of your time, with some teamwork, the benefits to your community and to yourself are amazing.

What can Kinsmen do for you?

Meet new friends, good times, conversation, organizational skills, self satisfaction, business contacts, a night out, business skills, political skills, competition, fun, administrative skills, awards, speaking skills, a better family environment.

Proud Canadians The Kinsmen Club of Drayton is proud of what it has done in th e local community.

Included in the hundreds of projects it has undertaken are the addition to Agricultural Society building, the purchase of a “rescue van” and the “jaws of life” for the Mapleton Fire Department, the development of the ball parks and soccer fields and a contribution to the PMD Arena Complex.

These are only a few examples of what Kinsmen have done for the community.

Other causes they have supported over the years include: minor ball and minor soccer, figure skating, local Scouts, school trips and activities, the Drayton Festival Theatre, Drayton Farmers Market, seniors outings, foster children, cystic fibrosis research, international development, the United Way, the local food bank, anti-drug programs, bicycle safety programs, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Ontario March of Dimes, 4H programs, M.S. research and many more.

Organizers excited about Paul Anthony hypnotist show DRAYTON - As part of the Drayton Farm Show banquet on April 3, master hypnotist Paul Anthony, of Toronto, will be bringing his fun and entertaining show to the PMD Arena.

The show, which starts at 8:30pm (the event starts at 6:30pm with dinner served at 7pm), will feature Anthony using nothing more than what he calls “the power of suggestion” to influence audience volunteers.

Those watching are often amazed, fascinated and delighted as they witness volunteers forget their names, perform music videos while transformed into current stars, be stuck to their seats or lose the ability to sit, speak in foreign tongues and experience other fictional scenarios.

With a highly successful career spanning two decades, Anthony has hypnotized tens of thousands of people all over North America.

For more information visit hypnotistpaulanthony.com.

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APRIL 7&8 WFA at Drayton show; OFA at others DRAYTON - As usual, the Wellington Federation of Agriculture will have a booth at the Drayton Farm Show, but anyone wanting to discuss something with the larger provincial body will have to visit other agricultural events.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture was at several other shows earlier this month

and will also be at the Ontario Pork Congress in Stratford on June 23 and 24, at the Hastings County Plowing Match and Equipment Show on Aug. 18 and 19, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show near Woodstock, Sept. 14 to 16 and the International Plowing Match near St. Thomas from Sept. 21 to 25.

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APRIL 7&8 Drayton Farm Show follows traditions from around the ancient world When people from all over Ontario and perhaps from around the world gather at the Drayton Farm Show April 7 and 8, they might not realize it but they are following centuries old traditions in the celebration of and the learning about agriculture.

Farm shows go all the way back to medieval times and the market days from that era, although in today’s busy world, they are not held every weekend in a single community.

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Judging at an agricultural show took a great deal of skill, and, in some cases, bravery, too.

An agricultural show today can showcase equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with agriculture, animal husbandry, and, over the years, all the products, services, and equipment that farmers need to be successful today. That includes such

things as financial services, high speed internet and computer products from the information age, as well as the latest in tractors, combines, and balers.

The largest shows over the years included livestock, a trade fair, competitions, and entertainment. The work and practices of farmers, animal fanciers, cowboys, and zoologists might also be a part of the displays, depending on which part of the world the show is being held. Many of them began in Europe, but they also proliferated in various forms in trade areas such as the middle east and right into

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Today, there are farm shows in such diverse places as Brazil, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and France. The original Oktoberfest held in Munich not only included rivers of beer, but agricultural displays and horse racing.

One comparison to Canada’s farm style shows comes from the other side of the world. They have a lot of similarities.

In Australia, the show is an important part of cultural life, just as it is here. Shows range from small events in small country towns, usually lasting two days, through mediumsized events of three days, to the all-encompassing Royal Shows in state capitals, which may run for up to two weeks and combine many elements of an amusement park with those of an agricultural show.

Ontario’s Fall Fairs are run by agricultural societies, and they, too, have their roots in the agricultural show. Drayton,

with its spring Farm Show as well as its August Fall Fair, is unique in Wellington County in that it has two such shows.

At the county level, and a little small, are the plowing matches.

And, every 20 years or so, a local county hosts an International Plowing Match, a giant farm show that lasts up to a week and created a giant tented city during that time.

Such field days contain the elements of a trade show for machinery, equipment, and skills required for broadacre farming, but typically do not involve much in the way of livestock, except for the horses in the plowing competitions.

So, visitors to the Drayton Farm Show will see many of the elements of a modern agricultural demonstration, but they show know they are following traditions started by farmers centuries ago.

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Attracting, retaining skilled labour helps farmers compete GUELPH - Today's and Tomorrow's Farms: Employment and Skills Development was the theme surrounding a regional forum held here last week by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC).

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federal governments to discuss employment and skills development issues particular to Ontario. The forum in Guelph was the second in a series of regional meetings which across the country over the next several months. The first was held in Moncton, New Brunswick, in February, where participants represented the four Atlantic provinces.

Ron Bonnett, CAHRC board director and first vicepresident of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, opened the meeting by calling for the need to raise the bar on employment and skills development.

Led by industry and funded by the government of Canada's sector council program, the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council was created in 2006 to address primary agriculture's most pressing challenges related to the recruitment and retention of farm labour and skills training for employers and employees.

The work of the council is guided by a board of directors that represents provincial and commodity groups across Canada.

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Federation of Agriculutre hopes to keep in touch with its membership

Two students honoured - Two Guelph students won a contest to name a new retreat at Ignatius Jesuit Centre. From left: Marino Gazzola, Vice-Chair; Jennifer Goodyear, St. Peter Catholic School; Rev. Dennis Noon, Chair; Julia deLange, Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School.

Students honoured by board for naming new student retreat centre GUELPH - Trustees of the Wellington Catholic District School Board offered thanks and recognition to two students who were winners for the naming of the new student retreat centre at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre.

Despite being from two different schools, the common name selected independently

by both students was the St. Brigid Student Retreat Centre.

Students Julia deLange, from Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School, and Jennifer Goodyear, from St. Peter Catholic School, were presented with a recognition plaque for their successful entries.

Both were very well researched and both secured

the confidence of the District's Catholicity Council and the trustees.

The building was possible through the proceeds from the annual Bishop's Dinner for Catholic Education and a number of secondary school students and faculty who took a lead in the renovation of it.

by Mark Wales Because agriculture is a knowledge-based industry, farmers have to take advantage of every opportunity to keep their knowledge base up to date.

This is the beginning of the 2010 farm show season, and there are at least eight shows across the province for farmers to attend. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture makes a point of setting up its display and having elected and staff representatives at most of these shows. It is important that OFA be there and be equipped to answer the multitude of questions farmers have about the industry.

With all of the changes occurring in agriculture, not only from the technical side but from the regulations coming from our provincial and federal governments, anyone involved in agriculture stands to gain by attending the shows and getting answers to their questions.

We want to talk to farmers about developments with Canada’s national food strategy and why it is important that farmers play a role in the development of that strategy.

The OFA also needs the input of farmers about the work of the Ontario agriculture sustainability coalition. It is essential that farmers express

their goals and how they want OFA and their commodity organizations to proceed to securing the business risk management program that are needed.

As OFA officials talk to farmers at these shows, they can gauge their willingness to take the issues to government’s front door if that becomes necessary.

By talking with our members at these shows, we will have a more accurate impression of what the other serious issues are that they encounter daily.

Based on conversations we have with members in the field and in the office, we know farmers want OFA to work with livestock commodities to take action on pressures being placed on small abattoirs to upgrade their facilities. These abattoirs are a critical part of the local food chain and OFA wants to ensure they don’t disappear.

While food safety is an issue for society and OFA, we believe there can be a satisfactory compromise that will allow the small abattoirs to continue to operate, meeting the needs of farmers and turning out safe product.

Although conditions vary across the province, we need to hear from members about their

experiences with coyotes and recommendations OFA must deliver to provincial government officials to reduce or eliminate this problem.

Success for OFA means effective and ongoing communications with its members.

The most effective communications brings farmers and OFA together, and these farm shows make it happen for us.

We look forward to talking with farmers at the Western Fair Farm Show in London, March 10, 11 and 12; the CanAm Equine Show at the Western Fair Grounds in London March 19 to 21. OFA will also be at the East Central Farm Show in Lindsay March 3 and 4; the Ottawa Valley Farm Show in Lansdown Park, Ottawa, March 16, 17 and 18.

During the summer, OFA will be at the Ontario Pork Congress in Stratford on June 23 and 24; at the Hastings County Plowing Match and Equipment Show on Aug. 18 and 19, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show near Woodstock, Sept. 14, 15, and 16; and the International Plowing Match near St. Thomas from Sept. 21 to 25.

See you at the 2010 farm shows.

Mark Wales is the vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

Goat groups join forces with annual meeting set for April 10 to 12 GUELPH - It is an exciting time to be involved in the Ontario goat industry according to Ontario Goat Breeders Association according to president Tobin Schlegel.

“There have been a number of important milestones already achieved in the past few months, and as a result there are so many more opportunities presenting themselves.

“However, before the goat industry can truly capitalize on these opportunities we need to build a solid organizational foundation and infrastructure for our members” he said.

That has been the top priority for the OGBA as a result of its collaborative partnership with the Ontario Veal Association and Ontario Rab-

bit.

During the past few months the OGBA has led a series of meetings to consider the future of the goat industry. A number of reoccurring themes kept coming up. The most resounding being the need for “one voice” in the goat industry.

On March 13, the Ontario Goat Milk Producers Association (OGMPA) members voted in favour of dissolving their organization. The move towards OGMPA dissolution came about as a result of industry discussions and a realization that more can be done together for the goat sector by aligning resources and consolidating membership.

“The goat industry is very

thankful to the members of the OGMPA for their vision and leadership with this momentous decision that they have made” said Schlegel. “We realize that this decision required a lot of thought and careful consideration, but more importantly, a leap of faith, that something greater for the goat industry could be achieved.”

OGMPA president Laurie Llewellyn South said, "We were very pleased that the outcome was a unanimous vote for the motion to dissolve and join forces with the OGBA. This decision is all about the future we want, and not at all about the past.”

“We are asking Ontario goat milk producers to trust in the vision of a united industry

so we can move towards having a true commodity organization and really catapult our industry forward” Llewellyn South added.

All current OGMPA members will have their memberships honoured by the OGBA. The two organizations are now working out the transition details. That coincides with the OGBA’s work towards developing a sustainability plan for the industry.

“Our mandate has always been to work on behalf of all goat producers meat, milk and fibre and we are re committing ourselves to this important mandate, aligning our resources and moving forward so that the entire goat industry will benefit from our work”

stated Schlegel.

The OGBA has also officially assumed responsibility for the planning and organization of the International Goat Symposium. That planning committee will now fall under the OGBA mandate as a subcommittee and have access to OGBA staff and resources in order to take the IGS to the next level.

Planning is well underway for the 2010 event being held August 10 2 in Stratford.

The annual general meeting of the OGBA will be held on April 10 at the Holiday Inn in Guelph. At that meeting, in addition to the annual business meeting of the association, goat producers will have the opportunity to participate in a

number of educational seminars including goat nutrition, exporting-importing and animal health issues.

The OGBA will also be unveiling its re branding strategy for the organization in an effort to bring all sectors together.

“We hope to communicate our commitment to the Ontario goat industry through our rebranding efforts and I encourage all goat producers to come out for this very important and educational day” added Schlegel.

For more information about the annual general meeting see www.ogba.ca or 519 824 2942 or 1 866 311 6422.

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This means that in addition to the 230,000 Canadians who have already taken advantage of the program, the increased funds will allow an additional 60,000 Canadian homeowners to improve their home’s energy efficiency and receive grants for doing so.

Homeowners are eligible to receive non-taxable federal and provincial combined grants of up to $10,000 to reduce the energy impact of their home on our environment. Steps such as increasing insulation and air sealing, installing a more efficient furnace and hot water system, and replacing a toilet with a low-flow option can all be eligible for grants.

Of special note is the combined grant of $8,750, available for installing an eligible geothermal system.

It is crucial that homeowners act now, however; the program and associated grants are due to end on March 31,

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On March 27, 2010, 8:30pm cities across Canada, and around the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour, a WWF event to raise awareness about climate change and symbolize that, working together the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against climate change.

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Corvette, opens March 27th.

The 200-foot corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy helped provide the anti-submarine defence for the merchant convoys carrying essential supplies of food and equipment to Britain.

The HMCS Fergus was the last Canadian corvette commis-

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The RCN built over 70 corvettes in its shipyards to augment the British contingent of convoy patrol vessels.

The new ships were named after Canadian communities and local support was actively sought. Though very seaworthy, the living and working

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Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on County Road 18 between Fergus and Elora and it is opened weekdays 9:30am to 4:30pm and weekends and holidays noon to 4pm.

standing tradition of the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA), whose intent is to enliven and pay tribute to the downtown community by showcasing local and regional talent.

Artists are chosen by committee and are paid for their performances. Instruments, sound, and all technical equipment are the responsibility of the artists. Power and shelter are supplied by the organizer. Each concert is a rain

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This exhibit explores life aboard the HMCS Fergus and its relationship with the town in whose honour it was named.

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Panel offers secrets of successful freelance writers: GUELPH - What does it take to succeed as a freelance writer?

Four pros share their tips in a panel discussion presented by Guelph Arts Council and the Guelph chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC).

Secrets of Successful Freelance Writers will take place on April 14, 7 to 9pm in the Guelph Arts Council meeting room.

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accommodations, when at sea in the North Atlantic, were brutally cold, cramped and wet.

Sponsoring cities and towns, such as the town of Fergus, raised funds and collected items to provide at least some personal comfort to the crews.

Typical offerings included mittens and woollen clothing;

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Donna McCaw. Stories continue the second Wednesday of every month through December. This year's theme is As the Story Goes.

Each concert features a guest teller, the guild members, and a short open mic time. Future guests include internationallyknown Adwoa Badoe (May) and Paul Conway (September).

The guild was formed in the early 1990s to promote the oral tradition of storytelling. Members participate in local storytelling events, including Tea and Tales at the Riverside Enabling Gardens in the summer, Latitudes, Storytelling Toronto, Baden StoryBarn, and monthly

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New members of all levels are always welcome.

There is no admission charged, but the guild appreciates donations at the end of the performance to help cover costs.

More information about the Guelph Guild of Storytellers, including how to become a teller, workshops and themes, can be found at http://guelpharts.ca/storytellers/.

Or contact Sandy Schoen, storytellers@guelpharts.ca, or call 519-767-0017, for specific details.

Fibre artists to host needleworkers show GUELPH - Connections Fiber Artists are hosting The Ontario Network of Needleworkers.

ThE exhibit is open to the public, between 10am and 3:30pm on May 6 at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive here.

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MARCH 31 "Heucheras" with Betty Fretz of Floral and Hardy. 7:30pm.

Everyone welcome for a very informative evening at the Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. For more info. Julie 519-928-2949. *** Centre Wellington DHS in Fergus. 7pm. Dr. Lori Quigley, a Native American, whose mother was a survivor, will discuss the trauma of the Native American Residential School system in Western New York State. Call Jack at 519-843-2500, ext 522 to reserve your spot. There will be a donation charge of $5 and all proceeds will go to the CWDHS Student Aboriginal Program.

APRIL 1 Heritage Lecture #3 Elora Centre For the Arts; Heritage Cultural Landscapes: Preserving and conserving local historical locations.

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APRIL 2 Optimist Club of Puslinch, Community Euchre. 7:30pm. At the Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Refreshments provided. 50/50 draw. All Welcome. *** Good Friday Cantata, Grace Anglican Church, Arthur at 7:30pm.

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Everyone welcome. *** “Good Friday Fish Fry” at the Fergus Legion from 4– 7pm. Cost is $8/Fish & Chip Dinner. Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parish, Fergus.

APRIL 3 Trinity United Church, Grand Valley - Pancake Fest. Pancakes, sausage and fresh maple syrup served from 8:30-2pm. Home baking, fish pond, fresh maple syrup for sale/Adults-$5, Children under 12-$3, Preschool-free.

APRIL 6 In Motion/Mount Forest Family Health Team Walking Program Orientation Night, 6:30pm. Claire Stewart Medical Clinic. All welcome. 519-323-0255.

APRIL 7 Cancer Society Annual Daffodil Luncheon. 11:30am- 1:30pm. $10 per person. Ham & Scalloped potatoes, homemade pie, tea & coffee. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, 500 Blair St. Fergus.

Take-outs & Delivery available. Call 519-843-1426.

APRIL 8 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Belwood United Church Beef Dinner, 6pm. 519-843-3875. $14 (child $6, pre-schoolers free). Take-outs call 519-787-1096. *** NeighbourWoods annual kick off meeting. Find out what we’re doing and about opportunities to learn and engage. 7:30-9pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts. More information, 519-846-0841. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50, includes lunch and prizes.

APRIL 9 Morriston Daffodil Luncheon. Call 519-824-4261 for information. *** Terry Heyden Memorial Pool Tournament Harriston Legion #296 Harriston, Ontario. For more information contact us at 519-3382843. *** Easter in Concert. A celebration of music exploring the twin themes of death and resurrection. 7:30pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 325 St.George St., W. Fergus. Free will donation.

APRIL 10 Frog Frolic. Guelph Lake Nature Centre $5/person 7–9pm. Please register at 519-836-7860. Who’s that singing in the swamp?

There will be a short slide show highlighting Ontario’s frogs and a chance to meet with the Nature Centre's resident hoppers, before we head out to the swamp to find the elusive spring peepers.

Bring a flashlight and rubber boots! *** 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. ***

Evangelism for Normal People. A workshop by John Bowen. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Call Sandra Woods for more info. 519-843-3565. *** Farmers breakfast at Speedside United Church. 8-10am. Eggs, sausage, toast, coffee and pancakes. Adults $7, under 12 $3. *** Cast Iron Seat Meet, 8:30am Shelburne Legion, 203 William St. Old cast iron and tin seats, old farm tools and wrenches. Feature: Massey Harris and associated companies. Consignment auction at 2pm. Open to the public. Admission $4. For more info. call 519925-2536. *** Old Time Dance 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m $10/person, light lunch provided. Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. For cancellation information due to weather, call 519-848-6723 after 4 p.m. on the day of the dance. *** Twilites Dance –Harriston Legion #296 9pm-12am. $12/person.

Light lunch available. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Paws For Literacy™ from 1– 3pm at the Hillsburgh Branch of the Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. Space is limited so register early for your child’s 20-minute visit to read to Koukla & her canine friends. Sponsored by Spirit Ridge K9 Training & Rescue. Phone 519-855-4010 for more information.

Tickets - $20.00 / adult, $10.00 6-12 years, $50.00 family Tickets available from the Church Office 519-323-1910.

APRIL 11 Sunday Jamboree - Listowel Legion, Parkview Gardens - Start 1pm, Supper 5pm. Admission $5, Supper $8.

APRIL 12 New Fitness Class “Zumba Gold” 12:10-12:55pm (6 classes).

Financial Seminar: Six Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances & How to Avoid Them 10:30am. Bus Trip: Ikea, Vaughan Mills & Magnotta Winery (departs 9am). Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 519-787-1814 for information and to register. *** Monticello United Church Roast Beef Dinner. 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, children $5, pre-school-free. Tickets at the door. *** Harriston & District Horticultural Society Meeting. Harriston Minto Community Auditorium. Speaker: Carol Dunk. Topic: Garden Hints & Tricks. Silent Auction and door prizes.

APRIL 13 Puslinch Seniors' Euchre Club: Present and former Puslinch residents are invited to join us for friendly euchre games at the Puslinch Community Centre 1:30 - 3:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. *** Canadian Embroiderers' Guild Guelph has the annual Open House/Display and Tea. 1-5pm at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph.

APRIL 14 Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch & prizes to follow. *** April 14 & 15 - Rummage Sale- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest. Spring and Summer clothing, household items. Wed. donation drop off from 1-8pm, sale 5-8pm. Thurs. sale 9am-1pm. *** Sussman’s of Arthur 2nd Annual Fundraiser Fashion Show 2010.

7:30pm. Tickets available at the store. Proceeds to local school breakfast programs. *** Rummage sale at Mount Forest United Church 5-7 pm and April 15 8am- 1pm. Clothing, bedding, jewellry, books, etc. *** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Soup & sandwich luncheon Clifford Community Hall. Tickets at door $7 ea. Hosted by St. John's Lutheran Women's Missionary League. For info. 519-327-8587. Bake table & silent auction table. *** Guelph Arts Council and Periodical Writers Association of Canada, Gueph Chapter Panel Discussion: Secrets of Successful Freelance Writers. 7 -9 p.m. GAC Meeting Room, 147 Wyndham Street, Guelph. Advance registration required. 519- 836-3280 or gac@sentex.net.

APRIL 15 Arthur & District Horticulture Society's first General Meeting.

Arthur United Church. Guest speaker from Little Tree Nursery. A time to meet with your gardening friends over tea and tarts. 8pm.

New members always welcome. Membership $7/yr. Youth meeting 6pm. *** Until May 15 The Drayton Entertainment Production of Disney High School Musical. This School Rocks Like No Other! Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50; Groups (20+) $35.50. 1-888-449-4463.

SEND YOUR NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE EVENT INFO TO events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date.

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Readers are invited to share photos of their landscaping, blooms or drop us a line with your gardening tips (news@wellingtonadvertiser.com).

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The

County of Wellington “Connecting Citizens with County News�

Archives Awareness Week

APRIL 5 - 10, 2010 Free Admission to the Museum all week!

Discover Your Wellington County Archives Sunday, March 28 at 2 pm, in the Nicholas Keith Room, Wellington County Museum & Archives Learn about the Archives and the many services available. In an event hosted by the Wellington County Historical Society, Archivist Karen Wagner offers insight into the extensive collection and how the public can access this invaluable information.

2010

Committee Meeting Dates April 8

9:00

a.m.

Planning & Land Division

Keith Room, Administration Centre

April 13

9:00 1:00

a.m. p.m.

Roads Solid Waste Services

Keith Room, Administration Centre Keith Room, Administration Centre

April 20

9:30

a.m.

Administration, Finance & Personnel

Guelph Room, Administration Centre

April 21

9:00 1:00 4:30

a.m. p.m. p.m.

Police Services Board Social Services Information, Heritage & Seniors

Guelph Room, Administration Centre Guelph Room, Administration Centre Board Room, Wellington Terrace

April 29

10:00 a.m.

County Council

Council Chambers, Administration Centre

County Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph Wellington Terrace, 474 Wellington Road 18, Fergus Please call Nicole Cardow, Deputy Clerk, at: (519) 837-2600, ext. 2930* to confirm meeting dates and times, as meetings are subject to change 0536 Wellington Rd. 18 RR 1, Fergus Ontario tel: (519) 846-0916 ext. 221

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Police and Community Together (PACT) Programme April 4 - May 26, 2010 Weekly presentations • How to get started in the policing process • K-9 Unit demonstration • Challenges of becoming an O.P.P. Officer • Emergency Response Team demonstrations • Equipment and tools demonstrations • Open House • Information sessions • Training demonstrations For more information, please call Constable Andy Clements, Palmerston O.P.P. Detachment, 519.343.5770.

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Solid Waste Services

Good Friday Schedule Changes All county waste facilities will be CLOSED on Good Friday, April 2nd, and will RE-OPEN on Saturday, April 3rd at 8 a.m.

Curbside garbage and blue box collection will not occur on Good Friday and is rescheduled for Saturday, April 3rd, starting at 7 a.m.

SAVE $ & landfiell spac For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

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

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