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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 1, 2011

Live Free Day raised $33,700 for food program The Live Free campaign has concluded after another successful year. Students gave up a treat to support the event.

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ed across Wellington-DufferinGuelph, up from 56 schools and 28,000 students last year.

Thanks to participants the Live Free campaign raised $33,700, up from $30,000 in 2010. The money will benefit Food and Friends, a program of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington. Food and Friends has over 75 student nutrition programs across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.

Many businesses across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph had special events going on.

Organizers thanked all the supporters and participants for helping students across the community hunger for knowledge, and not for food.

Farmers Breakfast Speedside United Church Saturday April 9, 8am-10am

$7 adults, $3.50 Age 12 & under Eggs, Pancakes & Sausages

Rockwood & District Lions Club 32nd Annual

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Come Join Us For The Best Breakfast Deal in Town

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES

Sunday, April 10, 2011 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM At Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood, Ont. Adults - $7.00 Children 12 & under - $3.00 Preschoolers - Free Tickets available at the door Proceeds to Community Betterment Projects

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Meal Prices: 9 adults, $5 children 6-11, children 5 & under Free. $

Entertainment, craft show, food booths and more...

Meal

includes: Pancakes, maple syrup, sausage & applesauce with beverage.

BX93 Country Video Dance Saturday, 9pm-1am Age of Majority Contact: 519-335-4050 All events are indoors and wheelchair accessible Courtesy vans available. For more info call 519-335-3748

Sunday April 3, 2011 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

Public Service Announcements

The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop in programs. Call 519-787-1814. *** Register now for the 2011 Chase the Tornado Race 10K taking place Sunday May 29, 2011 in Grand Valley. You can learn more on-line www.rundufferin.com/tornadoes. $30 registration, $20 for members, kids free. *** Tickets now available for BBBS Just for Women, Just for Fun fundraiser on April 30. Workshops, refreshments, lunch, raffles, silent auction. 519-323-4273. *** Easter Eggs, Chocolate Fondant Filled Eggs. White/Dark Chocolate crosses $2 and Bunnies $1 for sale. Place your order now. Call St. Andrew’s Church 519-843-3565. Proceeds to Mission of the Church. *** Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County. Whether you have a bit of time or you want to get involved on a regular basis, there are a number of ways you can help. For more information, please contact Elaine Graham, volunteer coordinator at 519-941-1221.

Apr 1

Harriston Minto Cancer Society Annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. 11:30-1pm at the Harriston United Church, Young Street, Harriston, $8 adults, Free Draw for door prize. Phone Laverne Stinson 519-338-5566. Daffodil sale on April 2. *** Until April 17. Theatre Orangeville presents Harvest. Based on a true story. For tickets to this Comedic Love Story, call Theatre Orangeville at 519-942-3423. *** Community euchre, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Puslinch, at the Puslinch Community Centre at 7:30pm. $3 per person.

Refreshments provided, 50/50 draw, all welcome. Call Neil Smith for info. 519-837-3838. *** April 1-3 Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomens’ Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery”. An off-the-wall comedy by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. Directed by Dale Jones. A Century Theatre Guild production. Fridays and Saturdays 8pm. Sundays 2:30pm.

Box Office 519-855-4586. *** April 1 and 2 - A Musical “Rescue In The Night”. The Story of Daniel In The Lions’ Den. St. John’s United Church, Belwood, April 1 at 7:30pm. April 2, 2pm. Free-Will offering at door. *** April 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Marion Bridge” 7:30pm. and April 3 at 2pm. at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Tickets $15. For more information, or Visa/ Mastercard sales, call the box office at 519-338-2778. *** Guelph Legion, first event in new branch will be Veterans Coffee Hour 11 am – 57 Watson Parkway South, Guelph. *** Guelph & Area Right to Life Annual Banquet. 5:30pm. Guelph Bible Conference Center. Tickets: $3 per person. Please RSVP by Monday March 28th. Call 519-836-6311. *** Arthur Legion Fish and Chip Night. 6-8pm. $10.

Apr 2

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. Come taste the tradition at the world’s largest one day maple syrup festival. Fun for the whole family: pancakes with maple syrup, sugar bush tours, craft show and sale, antique and collectibles show and sale, toy show and sale, petting zoo, outdoor mall with food and craft vendors, and an expanded kids area by the arena. www.elmiramaplesyrup.com. *** Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. Spring Fling. Pancakes,sausage and fresh maple syrup served from 8:30-1pm. Maple syrup for sale.

Adults-$5, Children under 12-$3, Preschool free. *** Saturday Afternoon Jam Session at Fergus Legion. 2pm -5pm. In our Club Room. Free admission. Everyone Welcome. *** Lasagna dinner at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sligo Road, Mount Forest. 5-7pm. Adults-$10, under 12 $7, Pre-school free. Seating for 100 only . Tickets 519-323-4844. *** The 19th Annual KW Christian Home Educators’ Conference 8am-5pm. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Rd., Kitchener. Tickets at the door. Adults $42, couples $59, teens $17. For more details call 519-744-2587. *** Palmerston Legion Pancake Day and Bake Sale 8am - 1pm.

Adults $ 7 advance, $8 at the door, $4 child (5 - 10) yrs. Call 519-343-3749 for tickets. *** Rockwood Fire presents: YukYuk’s Stand Up Comedy Tour.

6:30pm. Tickets $25. Light buffet, silent auction, after show dance & prizes. Call 519-856-8274. *** The Guelph Chamber Choir joins with choirs from two Ontario universities to present Brahms’ masterpiece A German Requiem.

Join Conductor Gerald Neufeld for a podium talk, entitled A Requiem for the Living, immediately before the performance from

7-7:30pm. $25 each or 4 for $80, $5 eyeGO. Tickets available at River Run Centre 519-763-3000.

Apr 3

St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston, Roast Beef Buffet Dinner. Eat in, pick up or delivery (Harriston only delivery). Price $12 per person, from 4-6pm. Everyone welcome.

Apr 4

Monticello United Church Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, Students $5. Tickets at the door.

Apr 5

Join the Guelph Guild of Storytellers at our new location and time for an evening of stories. Short open mic time. Performances are aimed at thinking adults. First Tuesday of the month. Special Guests this month are Derek Brisland, Vince Wall, Donna McCaw and Sya VanGeest. Free. Donations welcome. 7pm. Main Branch Guelph Library, 100 Norfolk Street at Paisley. Sandy 519767-0017.

Apr 6

Canadian Cancer Society Annual Daffodil Luncheon. 11:301:30pm, $10 per person. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, 500 Blair St. Fergus. Take-out & delivery call 519-843-1426.

Apr 7

Belwood Lions Jamboree. 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Come and play, sing, dance and just enjoy the entertainment. $5 pp. (Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for information. *** 40 Days for Life Mid-Rally 7:30pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church 55 Devere Drive, Guelph. With keynote speaker Angelina Steenstra, National Coordinator of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign. This is a free event. For more info. call 519-836-6311.

Apr 8

Harriston Community Foodgrains Bank Spring Banquet. 6:30pm.

Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston. Dinner: $15. Tickets available from John Crispin 519-338-2899. *** Barrie Hill United Church Easter Italian feast and pasta bar dinner, followed by Euchre Tournament and Games Night. 6pm.

Price $20, for tickets call Yvonne at 519-824-2519. (weather backup date April 9). *** Cancer Society Luncheon, Arthur United Church. 11:30 -1:30. $6- Soup, Sandwich and Dessert. *** April 8 and 9 Terry Heyden Memorial Pool Tournament, Harriston Legion Branch #296. For more information contact us at 519-338-2843. *** Wellington Christian Farmers Association Annual Membership Meeting. 7pm. Kings Hotel, Palmerston. Call President Wm. Denhartog at 519-848-2709 for info.

Apr 9

Frog Frolic at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre, 7 – 9pm. Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. Who’s that singing in the swamp? Bring a flashlight and rubber boots. *** Scott Woods, Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, and his band In “All Aboard!” A sensational fiddle variety show. 7pm. At Norfolk Street United Church, corner of Norfolk and Cork Streets, Guelph. Tickets: $20 by calling 519-822-6165 or 519-824-5672. *** Spring Luncheon and Bake sale, Sat. 11:30am - 1pm., at KnoxElora Presbyterian Church. Cost $6. For info. please call 519-8460680. Home baking at its best. *** Rock N Roll Oldies dance 8pm – 1am. Featuring Rock N Ray Michaels and the Retro Rockers. At St. Clements community centre, 1 Green Street, St. Clements. Lunch provided. Cash bar.

Raffles. For tickets call Wayne or Marilyn at 519-669-8747. *** ABBA Tribute Concert. Come on out ABBA fans, for a one-night only tribute concert at the Elora Legion. Doors open at 8pm, concert starts at 9pm. Tickets $15 each and are available at the Legion (110 Metcalfe Street, Elora). For more information call 519-846-9611. *** Vimy Ridge Day, 1-5 pm, McCrae House, 108 Water Street, Guelph, 519-836-1221. Recognizing the battle of Vimy Ridge with a talk on First World War by Ken Irvine at 2 and 4 pm.

Admission by donation. *** March of Dimes Canada Walk ‘n’ Roll Fundraiser to support Stroke Recovery Canada, Guelph-Wellington Chapter, at Stone Road Mall. More information SRC Guelph-Wellington at 519822-5111. *** Jammin’ at the Drayton Legion - 2pm. - Come to play, sing, dance and enjoy. *** Old Time Dance, 8pm- 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Canadian Bible Society Annual Dinner, featuring Voice of the Martyrs presentation, and the Hilltop Singers. 6:30pm. Alma Bible Church. Advance tickets only. $15. Call John 519-843-2079 Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 1, 2011 PAGE THREE

Robin Aggus: Traditional sounds brought to life

by Mike Robinson

WEST LUTHER - If you happen to be on the back roads near Damascus and hear the sounds of bagpipes, chances are that you’re listening to Robin Aggus.

But in talking with Robin Aggus sitting in a renovated 1870s log cabin, it seems a natural fit. In the early 1980s, he heard the group Rare Air, which played Celtic music with bagpipes and drums.

The Canadian band was founded in the late 1970s as a Celtic folk music band. It played both Scottish and Breton music, Aggus explained.

“I loved their music and it was then I decided that I wanted to play the bagpipes.”

Aggus had played saxophone previously in high school, and he was in jazz bands and involved in music.

Plus, he’d wanted to play music once again after graduating from university.

“Bagpipes seemed to be the thing at the time.”

In order to learn, he joined the Fergus and Guelph pipe bands.

“I was a member of both bands for several years,” he said.

After a time, Aggus began to branch out. “I met Allan Jones at the Fergus Highland Games - Jones organized the pipers gathering at Lake Champlain, in Vermont.

At that time, “I found out about the other bagpipes - other than highland bagpipes.”

While Rare Air had played the Highland bagpipes and Breton bagpipes, they were the only ones really doing that.

But at the pipers’ gathering there were Scottish small pipes, Scottish border pipes, English, French, Spanish, and Italian pipes.

He also performs music with his wife and fellow musician and artist Eva McCauley.

She runs the Riverside Celtic College in Guelph.

Aggus, now owns his own collection of about a dozen different bagpipes, each with a unique sound.

Some of those include: Highland bagpipe, Scottish Highland Bagpipe, Scottish Border Pipe, Scottish Small Pipe, English Great Pipes, The New Pastoral Pipe, Cornish double pipe, Durer pipe, the German Hummelchen, and the French Cornemuse.

He noted there are also several sets of pipes in each of those categories. “Each bagpipe has its own unique voice - that is why I have so many.”

Bagpipes are a class of musical instrument, aerophones, using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag.

Although the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe and Irish uilleann pipes have the greatest international visibility, bagpipes of many different types come from different regions throughout Europe, Northern Africa, the Persian Gulf, and the Caucasus.

The term is equally correct in the singular or plural, although in the English language, pipers most commonly talk of “pipes.”

Possible ancient origins Evidence of pre-medieval bagpipes is uncertain, but several textual and visual clues may possibly indicate ancient forms of bagpipes. The Oxford History of Music makes mention of the first documented bagpipe being found on a Hittite slab - at Eyuk - in the Middle East.

That sculptured bagpipe has been dated to 1000 BC. In the second century AD, Suetonius described the Roman Emperor, Nero, as a player of the tibia utricularis. Dio Chrysostom, who also flourished in the first century, wrote about a contemporary sovereign (possibly Nero) who could play a pipe (“aulein”) with his mouth as well as with his “armpit.” From that account, some believe that the tibia utricularis was a bagpipe.

In the early part of the second millennium, bagpipes began to appear with frequency in European art.

Actual examples of bagpipes from before the 18th century are extremely rare; however, a substantial number of paintings, carvings, engravings, manuscript illuminations, and so on survive today. They make it clear bagpipes varied hugely throughout Europe, and even in individual regions.

Many examples of early folk bagpipes in Continental Europe can be found in the paintings of Brueghel, Teniers, Jordaens, and Durer.

Aggus plays traditional music on the pipes although he is not averse to increasing his repertoire.

“I discovered Scottish Lowland or Border music and I’m a member of Lowland and Border Piper’s Society. I play music from the borders area and I play English folk dance music, as well as some western European dance music.”

Aggus noted that for a time, “Bagpipes were the electric guitars of the middle ages and they were the dominant instrument for folk dancing until the 19th century, when other instruments started to replace them.”

That was the era when brass instruments came into vogue, he said.

Once Aggus started going to the gatherings, he was even more hooked. “I’d go to the piper’s gathering every year, do workshops there, and discover new bagpipes I needed to play.”

As he was gathering his collection of bagpipes, he met McCauley, and, he remembers, “We started to play music together.”

Eventually, the duo started a pub session at the former Dalby House, in Elora.

That happened over 10 years ago, in the winter of 2000.

A man of many pipes - Robin Aggus, of Wellington North, has numerous pipes on hand for his musical endeavors. photo by Mike Robinson

“We invited other musicians to join in on the Celtic session.

We had a regular Friday night session there, which later carried on to the Shepherd’s Pub. We played with other musicians regularly for the past 10 years.”

Then, requests started to come in for them to play at various festivals and special events.

the board of directors while McCauley is the artistic director.

“The other thing I do is host an evening of Scottish music at McDougall Cottage Museum in Galt.

“I’ve been doing that for over five years.

On March 24, Aggus was officially chosen as McDougall Cottage’s first folk artist in

“Bagpipes were the electric guitars of the middle ages.”

- Robin Aggus - on the heritage of bagpipes.

“We formed a band called WhirlyGig.” He noted that he and McCauley performed for about five years as the Milton Renaissance Faire.

“Then, with WhirlyGig, we play for ceili’s. It’s a ceili band and we play for dancing. It’s like square dancing, but it’s Irish and Scottish.”

They also play for Scottish country dancing, which is very similar, as well as for Scottish Highland dancing - or dancers.

There are certain annual events, he said. “We’re popular around [Robbie] Burns Day.” McCauley started Riverside Celtic College to teach instruments, the dance, and the Gaelic language. Its website is riversidecelticcollege.ca.

“It’s been popular for several years now,” Aggus said.

The venue began at the Elora Arts Centre and has since moved to Norfolk Church, in Guelph. “We host concerts and dances.”

In addition there are events on the second floor of the Albion Hotel in Guelph.

“We promote the music and the musicians.”

It is a non-profit organization where Aggus serves on

residence. He will being doing that for a one year period, hosting various events.

“Within the last five or so years, I’ve been travelling over to Scotland, England, and Ireland in the winter. I take my bagpipes and I play and I meet other musicians and play in pubs.”

He has also worked with a pipemaker in Scotland for a few weeks, to learn more about the craft. “I visit pipemakers and musicians ... to absorb the culture when I’m there.”

When asked if he imagined his music taking him to these locations, he said, “I’m not sure if it’s taking me there I’m paying for the trips. I’m not making a living at this - it’s a hobby. I don’t know what I imagined - I just wanted to play the bagpipes as often as I can.”

He is constantly working to learn new tunes.

“I hear a tune while I’m driving my truck, I listen to CDs and I find one like and come home to learn to play it and add it to my repertoire. I’m constantly adding new tunes.”

While trained to read sheet music, he also plays by ear.

“I learned sheet music when I was young, but I learned to

shake that habit and trained myself to learn by ear. Now, it’s fairly easy to do.”

Aggus also plays various whistles - such as the Low D, which sounds like a flute.

“This is something I’ve been doing for almost forever.”

He noted bagpipes are set up for different sounds.

Aggus also leads the parade at the Eden Mills Writer’s Festival each year.

“Sometimes Eva’s with me,” at the festival parade and during performances at the festival.

Lately, he has also taken part in Elora’s Monster Parade for Hallowe’en.

Two years ago, he played French music on a French bagpipe, and then last year, he played Scottish music on Scottish Highland pipes “I dress up in a scarey costume and lead the charge.”

And if that does not keep him busy enough, through Riverside Celtic College, Aggus also teaches.

“Mainly I teach adults, because I have a different style of playing than the competition or the band style. I can do that - but I have a different approach.”

Plus, Aggus added, “My way of teaching is easier for adults to pick up. I have one star student, Ross McKitrick, who started off five years ago, who now sits in with the sessions every Friday night playing right along with jigs and reels.

In addition, he offers courses for people who already know how to play highland bagpipes but wanted to learn to get more out of their small pipes.

“They want to expand their repertoire.”

Many of those students now have their own small pipe session and get together as a group and play in Fergus.

Aggus had originally lived in Fergus, but after he and McCauley married, “We looked for a couple years and found this place” in West Luther.

Aggus, a professional landscape contractor, wanted to start a tree nursery. The 30 acres seems ideal for that.

“I renovated the log house and built on the addition in 2000.”

The 1873 home is constructed of squared logs. Aggus has designed and built landscapes for 30 years in Wellington County.

His website, robinaggus.ca covers his landscape business and musical craft.

But Aggus enjoys taking part in the community as well.

Recently, he participated in an event at the Damascus community hall. “Everybody brought their own food and drink. It was a nice casual event with kids and adults.”

He hopes to be able to more of those types of events.

One of his latest ‘gadgets’ is a bellows for his pipes which allows him to play and sing at the same time.

Aggus noted that while there are a number of pipers who use the bellows, it’s been something he had resisted over the years.

“Most people assume I’m in a pipe band,” but Aggus said he considers himself a “community piper” more in line with the older tradition of piping.

He said the large pipe bands were created by the British military, but the original piping tradition was more that of a community player.

In the borders in Scotland, there were town pipers and in the Highlands, they were clan pipers, Aggus explained. Those pipers performed at community events, and generally they performed individually, or accompanied by musicians on other instruments, but generally drummers.

Aggus added that large pipe bands did not really exist before being introduced by the British army in the 19th century.

“Most people think of bagpipes as an instrument of war. I think of them as an instrument of peace.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Chamber Choir’s season ends with Brahms’ A German Requiem GUELPH - The Guelph Chamber Choir’s 1020-11 season will be completed Saturday with A German Requiem and other choral works on Saturday at 8 pm at the River Run Centre.

The GCC looks forward to collaborating with voices from the home-town University of Guelph Choirs under the direction of Marta McCarthy as well as the University of Western Ontario Singers led by the chamber’s own conductor, Gerald Neufeld.

Soloists include Canadian soprano, Anne-Marie Ramos, who studied voice at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto before gaining recognition at The Stratford Festival.

Joining her is bass-baritone, Daniel Lichti, one of Canada’s finest concert and oratorio singers. He currently works as associate professor with the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University.

The first half of the concert will feature shorter works by each of the choirs. Then, they will perform together one of the most beloved works in the

choral repertoire, A German Requiem, by Brahms, with an orchestra of period instruments.

Of his choral masterwork, Brahms wrote, “As for the title, I must admit I should like to leave out the word ‘German’ and refer instead to ‘Humanity’.”

Neufeld said, “It is a work of such profound beauty, that each time a listener or performer encounters it, new meaning and understanding emerge - a learning experience not only for the students, but for us all.”

Neufeld will hold a podium talk entitled A Requiem for the Living, before the performance from 7 to 7:30pm.

Single tickets are available for $25 each or four for $80.

Young adults can attend with $10 tickets for those 30 and under and $5 for youth with the eyeGO program.

Single tickets are available from choir or board members, or the River Run Centre by calling 519-763-3000 or online at www.riverrun.ca.

For more information visit www.guelphchamberchoir. ca.

Prevailing Winds concert to run at church May 8 GUELPH - On May 8, the Guelph Concert Band with conductor Colin Clarke will present Prevailing Winds.

The concert will be performed at 3pm at Harcourt Memorial United Church.

Tickets for the production are available at the door or in

advance through contact with any band member. They are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and university students, $5 eyeGO and children.

For more information visit www.guelphconcertband.org or email to info@guelphconcertband.org.

Guild set to stage drama Marion Bridge Three sisters are drawn back to their small town roots, and into a frank re-examination of their own lives in the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s coming production of the drama Marion Bridge.

Penned by playwright Daniel MacIvor, it follows the sisters to their Nova Scotia home, where their mother has chosen to die on her own terms.

Directed by Patrick Smith, the show features veteran performer Flora Burke (Shirley Valentine, Wait Until Dark) of Mount Forest, and two actresses taking on their first major role with the guild.

Marja Hillis, of the Mount Forest area, appeared in the GWTG production of the musical Annie last fall, while Kelly Lenselink, of Harriston, made her stage debut in The Cemetery Club in the fall of 2009.

The three portray very diverse sisters. The eldest, Agnes, is an alcoholic, underemployed actress, who has reluctantly returned home.

The middle sister, Theresa, is a nun, who has assumed the responsibility of caring for her mother and her younger sister, Louise, who is perceived as “strange” - a social misfit.

Directing a drama like Marion Bridge is an opportu-

Director Patrick Smith offers some guidance to the cast of Marion Bridge. From left: Kelly Lenselink, Flora Burke, Marja Hillis, during a rehearsal for the production at the Town Hall Theatre in Harriston. nity Smith said he could not resist.

“It’s a play I’ve wanted to do for some time,” he said.

“It’s challenging. The author has really managed to separate the characters, even through they are sisters. It’s interesting to see how their relationships change as the play progresses.”

While primarily a drama, the play is not without a sense of humour, Smith noted.

“There’s a lot of comedy in

it, but it’s very subtle comedy.”

A Governor General’s award winner, Marion Bridge was filmed in 2002, with MacIvor converting the script to a screenplay.

Marion Bridge is the first of two Canadian plays the GWTG will stage this spring.

Next on the boards is the golfing comedy The Foursome, by playwright Norm Foster.

Marion Bridge runs April 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30pm and April 3 at 2pm. The Foursome

will be staged May 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7:30pm and May 15 at 2pm.

Tickets are $15. For more information, or Visa/ Mastercard sales, call the box office at 519 338-2778.

Tickets are also available at Harriston Home Hardware; Blooms ‘n’ Things, Palmerston; Leonard’s Place, Clifford; Pandora’s Pantry, Listowel, Millennia Books, Hanover and Shoppers Drug Mart, Mount Forest.

Appraiser will be present at 20th annual antique show ELORA - Ever wondered if that old tea set collecting dust in the attic is worth a bundle?

Visitors can find out on April 16 and 17, when Janet Carlile, a one-woman version of the popular TV series Antiques Roadshow will appraise treasures and trash at the annual Elora spring antique show at the community centre.

Carlile, a certified professional appraiser, has experience with major auction houses in Europe and North America.

In addition to her appraising Carlile writes and lectures.

She wrote a popular syndicated antiques column for the Southam Newspaper Group for over four years and has con-

tributed to numerous Canadian magazines. She has appeared as an expert appraiser on the CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Carlile has also been a guest on the lunchtime CBC program Ontario Today to answer questions about antiques.

“In many cases, people have absolutely no idea of what they have,” said Carlile, who has been assessing the value of old goods since the mid-1970s.

“I see everything from things that should be sent straight to the dumpster, to rarities that should be in a museum.”

From the Ottawa area, she has appeared at major antique shows in that region, where

her identification clinics have proved popular. This will be her first appearance in southwestern Ontario. At her most recent event, she made more than 80 assessments in more than six hours.

Although she has delivered great monetary news for people, Carlile said that the majority of treasures rate only sentimental value.

She expects to assess 200 items during her two day stop at the Elora show, beginning at 10am on April 16. People may register to have their items evaluated when they arrive at the show. The fee is $12 for her opinion and information about the item.

The clinic, introduced last year, is a popular feature at the two-day antique show, which has attracted more than 50 antique dealers from as far away as Montreal and throughout Ontario.

This the 20th year for the antique show, which runs April 16 and 17, and features the sale of a wide range of antiques and collectibles, including kitchen goods, vintage clocks and watches, fine art, antiquarian books, and antique furniture.

The show runs from 10am to 5pm and continues on April 17 from 11am to 5pm.

Admission is $7 for adults, and children 12 and under are free.

The Grey Bruce Singers are well into rehearsals for their coming spring concert, Singing With a Swing, at the Hanover Civic Theatre on April 28, 29 and 30 at 8pm.

Matinees will be held on April 30 and May 1 at 3pm.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for children 12 and

under. They are available through choir members or at the Hanover library by calling 519-364-1420, starting March 30. All tickets give reserved seating and the theatre is wheelchair accessible from the clock tower entrance to the civic building.

The library, as a volunteer

service to the community, acts as the Grey Bruce Singers box office.

Anyone needing more information should contact the library after 6pm each Tuesday after March 30, when a person dealing exclusively with GBS tickets will be available to offer assistance.

This spring concert will feature the young Leith Singers as well as The Twist Tops, three singers specializing in ’50s and ’60s music. As usual, expect the unexpected when a number of individual members of the choir step up to offer their talents in myriad roles.

Singers busy preparing for annual show

The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Proudly presents

Marion Bridge

By Daniel MacIvor

April 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9 7:30 p.m.

April 3 2:00 p.m.

All performances $15 at the fully-accessible Harriston Town Hall Theatre For tickets call the box office with Visa/Mastercard orders, 519 338-2778.

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ENTERTAINMENT Elora-Fergus Edge head off to Eastern Canadian Ringette championships as Team Ontario

CENTRE WELLINGTON - Next weekend a group of local ringette players will represent Ontario in the Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships - any they are looking for some local support.

The Elora-Fergus U19A Edge is a dedicated group of young women (ranging in ages from 16 to 19) who have pursued and achieved excellence in the sport of ringette.

Over the past three consecutive years, this team has won gold medals in the Ontario Provincial Championships, and their efforts were acknowledged on March 6, with the distinction of being named Team Ontario 2011.

On April 7, the championships begin in Charlottetown, PEI. http://ringettepei.ca/custpage.php?cid=6129 This group of young

women, representing minor sports both in Elora-Fergus and the province of Ontario, will be attending this four day tournament with the desire to further realize their athletic goals.

As Team Ontario, they will be playing ringette against other provincial teams from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime and an honour; however the cost to take this team to Charlottetown will be extremely high.

Local businesses and community organizations are being asked for assistance with a financial donation, which will be used to directly offset the team’s travel and lodging expenses.

For more information

call Tammy Wallace, EloraFergus Edge /Team Ontario Fundraising Chairperson at 519-787-8792.

Cheques can be written to “Elora Fergus U19A Edge� and team player Megan Carberry has said “I would be more than happy to pick up the cheque personally.

She can be reached at 519848-3755.

Carberry explains “I play on the Elora-Fergus U19 ringette team. This past February we travelled to Waterloo for the Provincial ‘A’ Ringette Championships. We won the provincials and are now on our way to Eastern Nationals in Prince Edward Island April 7-10. This tournament will be a great expense for our team and so in hope of fundraising efforts we have been approaching local businesses.�

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Three members of the Superstars Baton Club competed in Tonawanda, New York at the annual Ambassador Twirling Competition where approximately 40 athletes gathered to compete.

Bailey Pinder, 14, of Mildmay, won Adv Solo, Adv Visitor Solo, Adv 2-Baton, Adv Rhythmic and 2nd in Adv. X-Strut.

Mackenzie Ross (age 13) of Cambridge was 2nd in Adv X-Strut, Adv Visitor X-Strut, Adv Visitor Solo, and 3rd in Adv. Solo and Adv 2-Baton.

Madison Ross (age 10) of Cambridge won Beg Visitor Solo and Int Visitor X-Strut, and placed second in Int. X-Strut, Beg. 2-Baton and fifth in Beg Solo.

The duet team of Pinder and Ross also won first for their performance.

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The next competitions include the Miss Shamrock Twirl in Hamilton the end of March.

Celtics novice boys win gold medal - The Centre Wellington Celtics novice boys team recently went to Orillia to participate in the Orillia Lakers Basketball Tournament. This is the first year as a team, and the first year for many to have ever played basketball.

Coaches Blake Cudmore and Jim Newton brought them together. With a sizable crowd cheering them on, the Celtics surpassed all expectations and won the gold medal in their division. From left: front, Brett Rawlek, Quentin Wolkensperg, Levi Renton, Kaz Wolkensperg, Dom Masiero; back, coach Newton, Colin Stevens, Brock Newton, Zac Cudmore, Lucas Aguirre, Isaac Krueger, and coach Blake Cudmore. photo submitted

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Rural Life

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca NEW COMPACTION REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY AgriBrink has developed an automatic air inflation-deflation system for liquid manure tanks. Tanker tires deflate in 30 seconds on the go while entering the field and can be quickly inflated on the go before refilling. This technology is now available for producers to purchase kits. Come and see AgriBrink at the Drayton Farm Show, Booth 79. Demonstrations will be ongoing at the show. AgriBrink plans on releasing kits for balers and sprayers later this year. Visit the website at: www.AgriBrink.com.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham The two GYFP workshops in March are full to capacity so now we have several people signed up for the next one on Friday, June 17 to be completed on Friday, June 24. We keep getting good reports on this program.

It is an opportunity for you to look at your farm business, rate it yourself and come up with a plan to help you make improvements. Financial assistance is available to help you carry out these improvements. Such actions as computer training, book keeping instructions, marketing courses, business strategies and succession planning are eligible for financial assistance. As well, you will be assisted in locating a qualified farm advisor to help you review your present financial situation and explore ways to meet your financial goals. To sign up and for answers, call 519-846-3394.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

by John C. Benham We have just completed another full house EFP workshop in

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Arthur. Several farmers are on the waiting list for the next EFP workshop. The time and place is yet to be determined. To qualify for 2012 EFP financial assistance, a completed Environmental Farm Plan is required. Don’t leave it off or you may regret it on application day, Monday, September 12. To sign up and for answers, call 519-846-3394.

2012 NUFFIELD FARMING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN The Canadian Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is accepting applications for their 2012 program. Applications are due by April 30, and forms can be downloaded from the Nuffield Canada website at http://www.nuffield.ca.

Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to enthusiastic individuals, with a passion for agriculture and a desire to expand your knowledge, pursue new ideas and to share your findings with others. Applicants should be in mid-career, be between the ages of 30 and 45 (although exceptions are made) and must have a minimum of five years agricultural business or farming experience plus the management ability to step away from their current duties. The Scholar must travel for a minimum of ten weeks, with a minimum leg of six consecutive weeks. Scholarships are not for those involved in full-time studies or for the purpose of furthering research projects.

Three scholarships of $15,000 each are available for 2012.

The scholarships are awarded to men and women who are judged to have the greatest potential to create value for themselves, their industries and their communities through the doors which will be opened and the opportunities provided for life-long learning and improvement. The scholarships are awarded on the strength of the applicants’ vision, enthusiasm and determination to pursue their goals.

A Nuffield Farming scholarship is a life changing experience.

Scholars receive a ‘golden key’ to the best production, management and marketing systems in every corner of the world. In addition to embracing the ‘world’s best’ in agriculture, scholars gain

life-long friends form around the world, and a deep understanding, and global perspective, of the politics, cultures and challenges of world agriculture.

A key part of the scholarship is the opportunity for winners to study a topic of interest to themselves through out their travels.

Scholars must complete their project within two years of winning the award and are expected to produce a written report and present their findings at the Nuffield annual general meeting as well as to others in their industries.

Canadian Nuffield Scholars are also required to participate in the Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC) where they will meet with scholars from other countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and France to exchange ideas and experiences, and join a network of people who are at the cutting edge of primary industry. The 2012 conference will be held in Europe.

Applications must be received by April 30; forms are available on the Nuffield website www.nuffield.ca.

For more information on Nuffield Canada, visit www.nuffield. ca or for questions about the international element, visit www. nuffieldinternational.org.

COMING EVENTS: Apr. 1 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elmira. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. To register call Farmers Plus at 519-669-5475.

Apr. 2 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. For more information, phone 1-877-969-0094 or website: www.elmiramaplesyrup.com.

Apr. 6 & 7 30th Annual Drayton Farm Show, PMD Arena, Drayton. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. For more information, check the website at www.draytonkinsmen.ca.

Apr. 12 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Wellesley. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam at 3pm. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program: 1-800-652-8573.

Apr. 27 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam at 2:30 p.m. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

Potential for local food co-op gains momentum

by Kelly Waterhouse GUELPH - The momentum for Guelph and Wellington County’s local food co-op is taking another step forward to provide homegrown food to a homemade audience.

On March 22 at the Guelph Community Health Centre, growers, stakeholders, and the general public were invited to discuss potential benefits of a local food cooperative.

The incentive was prompted by Allison Mitchell, Laurie Malleau, and Mike Driscoll, each actively involved in local food organizations. Having studied various models of cooperative food ventures and seeing the community and

economic benefits of successful organizations, Mitchell and Malleau applied for a grant from the Ontario Co-operative Association. That successful funding bid allowed them to do a feasibility study to start a food-hub as a co-operative model for Guelph and Wellington County.

The March 22 meeting was an open venue to explore how a co-operative could enhance the existing local food initiatives, such as the Guelph Wellington Local Food Map and Taste Real campaign, the Guelph Wellington Food Round Table, the Guelph and Elora Farmers’ markets, Guelph Health Centre’s Garden Fresh

Box, and numerous community shared agriculture projects.

Drawing an audience of approximately 50 growers, producers, and consumers was the first step.

“Distribution is a major barrier to having access to the food, getting the food to the people who want it,” said Mitchell. “The farmers are growing this wonderful food but don’t’ have the time to get their product to market, so distribution would be key to what this co-op would have to look like.”

Funding is also a concern, with an understanding that the successful examples of functioning co-operatives are those

that are financially self-sustaining. “This is a challenge all coops have,” said Mitchell. “We cannot rely too heavily on volunteers. It’s important to build an income stream in so that you can generate an opportunity for paid staff, to have a consistent flow in the organization.”

The benefit to consumers is obvious, said Mitchell.

“The increased access to fresh, local food, to organic options, and the knowledge they are supporting the local food economy means that their dollars are staying here, in their community. A co-op would offer convenience, accessibility, not to mention the great taste and nutrition.”

OTTAWA - The federal government is spending $175,000 in the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC Canada) to help develop global market opportunities for Canadian pet food products, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced.

“This investment will help Canada’s pet food industry pro-

mote its top-quality products and pursue potential buyers and new customers” said Ritz.

“Our government’s support for this organization will allow the industry to enhance its competitiveness in global markets.”

The PIJAC Canada will use the money to build relationships with new and existing customers, and increase the

sales, exports and value of its products, which include a range of pet food for dogs, cats, birds, and other domesticated animals. The council will also attend U.S. and other international trade shows, and participate in outgoing missions.

This federal government is provided the cash through the $88- million program to help

industry associations implement long-term international strategies that include activities such as international market development, consumer awareness, and industry-to-industry trade advocacy.

To find out more about this program, visit: www.agr. gc.ca/agrimarketing.

Canada gives grants to Canadian pet food industry

Participants were asked to complete a survey, expressing their opinions and ideas around what a local food co-operative should be.

“It’s exciting because we can create a plan to suit our own co-op because that’s what co-operatives do; they are designed to serve the community as the community needs it.

We can make our own model our own way,” ,” Mitchell said.

The community is invited to offer ideas, by requesting to participate in the survey. For details, contact the event organizers at Guelph.local.food. co.op@gmail.com.

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6th Annual Waterloo Wellington Beef Tour Wednesday April 13, 2011 Starting Time: 11:00 am Lunch: 12:00 noon Place: Elmer & Doris Frey

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by Janet Baine David Lamble is many things - a retired chemistry teacher, a solo singer, and a Master bird bander.

A love of birds brings him to Luther Marsh wildlife management area about 200 days each year. He enjoys spending an entire day hunting for birds and banding them, recording what he finds and especially inviting others to help and learn.

“I think Luther is one of the most wonderful places on the entire planet. It is so diverse,” he said.

Bird banding is a way of keeping tabs on the number of wild birds. When that meticulously collected information is gathered year after year, it leads to a better understanding of populations and the habitat needs of each species.

Lamble began bird banding in 1978 and by 1999, he had banded 60,000 birds and Easy does it - David Lamble banding a young osprey at Luther received a GRCA Watershed Marsh. award for that work. Now he has more than doubled that and has banded 140,000 birds.

Master bander “It is the highest quality science that he gives us,” said Rob Messier, terrestrial ecologist at the GRCA. “It guides and influences a lot of our management at Luther. His observations have been translated into actions to improve bird habitat.”

Lamble has helped to make some educated guesses about what changes can be made to improve habitat so that in future years, more birds will find a home at Luther Marsh.

“I have made suggestions and they have been implemented. Eagles are now nesting at Luther, osprey numbers have A bird in the hand is ... - David Lamble, of Fergus is a volunteer who increased due to additional bands thousands of birds. nesting platforms. Now we’re they are ready to leave the nest. ous year. In 2010, he banded increasing prairie grasslands In July it is osprey, and after 15,036 birds of 101 species. and that is starting to bring that waterfowl and then grass- The most numerous were 8,101 back some species. I’m quite land birds such as bobolink. snow buntings, 1,549 tree swaltickled that I have been a tiny There is a seasonal rhythm to lows, and 1,000 bobolink. One little part of that,” he said. the banding and collection of snow bunting banded near He operates three banding information.

Arthur in January was seen stations at Luther Marsh. In Each January, Lamble near Oqaatsut, Greenland in June, he bands herons, captur- sends out a letter about his April, so it travelled nearly ing the young ones just before activities during the previ- 3,300 kilometres.

He believes that eastern bluebirds have rebounded in the Grand River watershed, because he has noticed an increasing number of them and banded 519 during 2010.

“There’s no need to get concerned about them anymore,” he says.

Lamble has taught about 1,000 young people between grade 2 and university about birds over the past few years.

He bands strictly as a volunteer.

Each year at Youth Outdoors Day (youthoutdoorsday. com), kids crowd around him as he offers them the opportunity to hold a bird and check out his tools, some of which he has designed himself. A tough teenager’s heart can soften as he holds a small bird in his hand and feels its warmth.

“Once someone has captured a bird and then let it go, they have a much better understanding of how fragile they are. Education is extraorMarden Rd. dinarily important. I have the utmost faith in humankind after 53 Fair Road, Guelph working with young people,” Fair Rd. (at Silvercreek Pkwy.)

Lamble said.

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Rural Life

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 1, 2011 PAGE ELEVEN

FROM PAGE TWO or your church C.B. S. rep.

*** The 1st annual Marden Marathon, at the Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre - This charity fundraiser includes a half-marathon; 10k run/walk; 5k run/walk; and 1k family fun run. www.mardenmarathon.com. *** Farmers Breakfast Speedside United Church. 8am-10am $7 adults, $3.50 Age 12 & under. Eggs, Pancakes & Sausages.

Apr 10

‘Sundays @ 3 Series’ God So Loved the World, 3pm. Dublin Chancel Choir; Fred Graham, conductor; Michael Bloss, organ.

John Stainer’s work as a composer in Victorian England is happily returning to the repertoire of choirs and audiences alike.

Admission at the door: $18/Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph 519-821-0610. *** Ham Supper, 4:30-6:30pm. St. Paul’s United Church, Metz.

Adults $12, 5-12 years- $6, Preschool free. Tickets at door. *** Rockwood Lions Pancake Breakfast at Rockmosa Community Center in Rockwood. Adults $7. Children 12 and under $3.

Preschoolers free. *** Palmerston United Church – as part of our 145th Anniversary celebrations, we are hosting a dinner with Rev. John Benham at 6:15pm. Advance tickets $14.50. Call 519-343-3620.

Apr 11

Restoring Antiques. Lloy Osburn, art conservator, explains the process of restoring and conserving antiques. Damaged or faded drawings, etchings, lithographs, maps, photos, are her specialty, but she also works on textiles, wood, leather and metal. 7:30pm at Puslinch Township Office, Road #34, just west of Brock in Aberfoyle. Sponsored by Puslinch Historical Society. Open to the public. 519-658-9923 for further info. *** Tree Party, 7– 8:30pm. Harris Room, Elora Arts Centre.

Celebrate NeighbourWoods’ achievements and find out plans for this year and how you might help our trees. Light refreshments, door prizes. For more info. 519-846- 9698. *** Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting. Harriston - Minto Community Auditorium. Speaker: Louise Bexton

on Outdoor Landscaping. Mini-show and silent auction.

Refreshments.

Apr 12

The Royal City Quilters’ Guild (RCQG) will have its monthly meeting at 7pm at the Three Willows United Church on 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. On this evening, Kate Bushy, a fibre artist, will be presenting her creations. Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5. For more information call Judy at 519-822-2658. *** How to be an Exceptional Presenter, 5 Key Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills. 485 King St. E. Faith Baptist Church, Mount Forest.

Social Reception 6:30-7pm. Features Presentation 7- 8pm. $5 admission. Under 18 free refreshments Sponsored by the Mount Forest Motivators Toastmasters Club.

Apr 13

Rockwood and District Lioness Euchre and Bridge Night.

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

Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Soup and Sandwich Luncheon at the Clifford Community Hall, 11:30am- 1:30pm. $7 per person. Silent Auction and Bake Sale Table. Proceeds to the Cancer Society and St. John’s LWML. All welcome. *** April 13 & 14 - Rummage sale at Mount Forest United Church.

Wed. 5-8pm. Thurs. 8am -1pm. *** April 13, 15 & 16 “Behold Paradise”, a musical drama depicting the transforming power of the cross, will be presented at 7:30pm.

Drayton Reformed Church, 74 Wellington St. North, Drayton.

Freewill offering. Refreshments following.

Apr 14

Arthur Agricultural Society, upstairs hall. 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Edible and Medicinal Plants in Ontario. Alexis Burnett discusses the uses of up to 40 edible, medicinal and utilitarian plants found in Ontario. 7:30pm. University of Guelph’s Arboretum Centre.

Sudoku Answers

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 first week of April ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it will be a momentous week and you’re not sure what to expect. Take your camera along and document everything because it promises to be memorable.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, stop and sit for a few minutes because there won’t be much time for that in the days to come. Things will be moving at a breakneck pace.

Aquarius plays a big role.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, just when you thought you couldn’t have any more bad luck, things do a complete 180. Now is the time to appreciate all of your good fortune.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 There’s little time for staying put, Scorpio.

You have a lot of things to accomplish even though one big thing has been taken care of.

It could put a strain on your finances.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there are more opportunities for success this week than you originally thought.

If you devote a few hours each day, you will see your goals realized faster.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 With the tax-filing deadline on the horizon, it is wise to get all your financial ducks in a row, Sagittarius. If you’ve put off anything, now is the time to get it tackled.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, asking for help isn’t always easy, but you may have to open up and solicit friends or family for a little assistance. You will be able to repay the favor soon.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, unexpected problems at home continue to try your patience. There is no way to avoid the situation, so you simply have to deal with it for the time being.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, be cognizant of how your tone of voice can infer meaning into what you are saying. If you’re trying to keep something a secret, you have to be careful.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Something is bound to upset the apple cart this week, Aquarius. How you deal with it will go a long way to showing others how you operate under pressure.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you’re down in the dumps it’s high time you change your situation. It may not be easy but you have to take the first step.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Take the initiative at work, Pisces. Show your boss that you have the desire to get ahead and the brains to go with the package.

Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life luminaries honour and remember friends and loved ones who have faced cancer.

Luminaries are candles that are placed in special bags bearing the names of cancer survivors or loved ones who have lost their battle with cancer.

Our winter market is now closed for the season.

Thanks for your great support!

Summer Season starts May 14th 9-1 See you all down by the river at BISSELL PARK, ELORA We can’t wait!

Arthur Greenhouses Best Baa Farm Cedarwood Honey Emerson Bowman Fergies Fine Foods Frabert’s Fresh Foods Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms From My Garden to Yours Growing Spaces Harmony Meadows Alpaca Infusion Coffee Roasting Co. Little B’s Bakery Mapleton’s Organic Nana’s Pies in the Sky Personal Touches Savour Elora Fergus Sure Choice Produce Whole Circle Farm For more information: www.elorafarmersmarket.ca

You can dedicate luminaries to remember and honour friends and family by purchasing them online prior to Relay For Life, or at the event itself. So even if you are unable to attend the event you can still pay tribute to loved ones who have experienced cancer.

At each Relay For Life event, the luminaries are lit during a moving ceremony at dusk. Your luminary and its message will provide light and inspiration for the participants all night long as the walk around the track.

Money raised from the sale of luminaries helps fund cancer research, programs that support patients living with cancer, and it help the Canadian Cancer Society address issues that help prevent cancer.

Luminaires are available for only $5. To be a part of the moving tribute ceremony, go to www.relayforlife.ca/fergus, call 519-824-4261 ext. 3173 or email khenry@ontario.cancer.ca and purchase one today!

celebrate

remember

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IT’S BACK!

Festivals & Events Guide 2011

Come and experience what is in our own back yard! Wellington County is home to many award winning festivals and events!

Are you a high school student who needs to complete community service hours?

Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity?

If so, there are volunteer opportunities available at the County’s Green Legacy Nursery in Puslinch. We can accommodate you on weekdays and on Saturdays.

Drop by your local municipal office and pick up a copy!

Copies will also be distributed in the Wellington Advertiser next week.

THE GREEN LEGACY NURSERY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Charitable Donations

PUBLISH ED BY SOM E VERY NICE PEOPLE IN WEL LING TON COU NTY

If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the Green Legacy Programme, the County of Wellington can issue tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.

For more information, please contact Rob Johnson, Green Legacy Tree Nursery Manager, at: 519.837.2600, ext. 3030*.

SPRING ON THE TRAIL 2011

Building Bridges and Connecting Communities

• Wellington

• Waterloo

• Perth

Kissing Bridge Trailway Saturday, May 14, 2011 10 am - 2 pm

ARCHIVES AWARENESS WEEK April 4 to 9, 2011

Tour the new archives facility Learn about the many services and resources your Archives has to offer, including:

GET RID OF THOSE USED TIRES! Take them to a County Waste Facility.

No Fuss! No Muss! No Charge!

l Online Research Tool (of our collections)

Join us to celebrate spring on the trail and support the Kissing Bridge Trailway at the same time! Your $20 passport qualifies you for a chance to win the grand prize and participate in local events. Additional prizes will also be awarded locally. Proceeds will go directly towards the cost of trail building.

Ariss Events • family walk • choose your distance fun run and bike ride • trail bowling and more!

Questions? Sarah Wilhelm, Planner, at: sarahw@wellington.ca or 519.837.2600 x 2130.

l virtual access to Wellington County Tweedsmuir History scrapbooks l wireless internet access l microfilm inter-loan service from many lending libraries in North America, including Archives of Ontario, Library and Archives Canada Weekdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday, 12 to 4 pm ADMISSION IS FREE 0536 Wellington County Rd. 18 Fergus, Centre Wellington, Ontario, N1M 2W3 519.846.0916 1.800.663.0750 ext. 5221 info@wcm.on.ca www.wcm.on.ca

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. For more information, contact: Jennifer Cowan, Accessibility Clerk, Countyat: Communications Page 519.837.2600, ext. 2373* or Jenniferc@wellington.ca Wellington Advertiser

Recycling works, take them today!

For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248

FEEDBACK - HOW ARE WE DOING? Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?

Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer for publication: April 1, 2011 519.837.2600, ext. 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca prepared by Phil Dietrich *ALL& Archives CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750 Wellington County Museum