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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 2, 2010

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) Shop Local program draw was held at Special Effects. Making the draw is Linda Sinclair (owner) and Elora BIA representative Julie Cantin. The winner is Helen Mills, of Fergus, who won a $50 gift certificate to Uptown Café.

Next week (Apr. 5-7) a ballot will be drawn from Naomi's.Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers!

Here’s your opportunity to save lives.

CENTRE WELLINGTON DONOR CLINICS

FERGUS Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave, Fergus Tuesday, April 6, 1:30pm - 8pm Clinic Sponsored by: TD Canada Trust, Fergus Branch

ELORA Community Centre, 60 David St. W. Wednesday, April 7, 3pm - 8pm Clinic Sponsored by: Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 229, Elora

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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.

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.

Directed by Derek Moore and performed by combined area choirs. Free will offering. *** Good Friday Cantata. “Come Touch the Robe,” by the choir of St. John’s United Church. Belwood, at 7:30pm in the church. *** Good Friday Breakfast and Bake Sale, 8-10am at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church, 136 Barden St., Eden Mills. Adults $7. *** Good Friday Service at Burns Church, Main Street Erin at 10am.

Come for a Pancake Breakfast at 8:30am before the service.

Everyone welcome. *** “Good Friday Fish Fry” at the Fergus Legion from 4-7pm. Cost is $8/Fish and 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. *** Pancake Day and Bake Sale at Palmerston Legion. 8am1pm.Adults $7 in advance $9, at the door. $4 child (5-10yrs). Call 519-343-3749 for tickets.

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 and Scalloped potatoes, homemade pie, tea and coffee. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, 500 Blair St. Fergus.

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

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Sunday April 18, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25

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. *** Canadian Diabetes Association North Perth – North Wellington Branch General Meeting. 7:30pm, Drayton Reformed Church, 74 Wellington St. Drayton. *** Until April 25-Theatre Orangeville presents the toe-tappin’ musical 18 Wheels – the story of Canada’s Long Distance Truck Driver. Country and Western, Gospel and Rock ‘n’ Roll fans won’t be disappointed. Call 1-800-424-1295.

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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. *** Very First Friday family night – Westminster-St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 206 Victoria Road North, get-together for families. This first event is a potluck supper which starts at 5:30pm. Church families and those in the neighbourhood are all welcome, so bring food to share, invite your friends and come out for a fun evening. *** Cancer Society Daffodil Luncheon at The Arthur United Church 11:30am- 1pm. Soup, Sandwich, Dessert and Beverage for $6.

Call 519-848-3327.

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? Lets find out together. 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 8pm - 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. For cancellation information due to weather, call 519848-6723 after 4pm 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 and her canine friends. Sponsored by Spirit Ridge K9 Training and Rescue. Phone 519-855-4010 for more information. *** In Celebration Of National Poetry Month Book Launch “Portals” Poetry by Katherine L. Gordon, Stanley J. White, and Becky D. Alexander. 3- 5pm. At The Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St., E. Cambridge. Readings and Book Signings By the Authors.

Refreshments, open mic (as time permits). Books will be available at special launch price. *** Jammin at the Drayton Legion - 2 p.m. Come out to sing, dance and enjoy. *** Dinner and Comedy Night featuring Jim McAleese at Mary Hill Heritage Park Community Centre. Dinner 6:30pm show to follow. $25 per person, advanced tickets only. Call Mike Runstedler 519648-3394.

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 and How to Avoid Them 10:30am. Bus Trip: Ikea, Vaughan Mills and 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 and District Horticultural Society Meeting. Harriston Minto Community Auditorium. Speaker: Carol Dunk. Topic: Garden Hints and Tricks. Silent Auction and door prizes. *** Puslinch Historical Society presents "Introduction to Spinning and Weaving with Wool" with Barb Laking of Cambridge Handweavers and Spinners. Puslinch Township Office, 7:30pm.

All welcome.

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 Continued on page 7

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 2, 2010 PAGE THREE

Ernie Kalwa: Hits all the right notes in jazz and in fly fishing ERNIE A ND

by David Meyer

ELORA - Ernie Kalwa moves easily through several different worlds - almost as easily as water flows over the rocks and creates its own kind of music in the Grand River.

Kalwa has been living in this area, first in Guelph and now in Elora, since the early 1990s and it’s a long way from his growing up days in Peterborough - “smallmouth bass country.” He laughs and says in that community, “If you weren’t wearing a hockey jacket, you were from Trent University.”

His father and grandfather were avid anglers and he started fishing at age 4. In grade 7, he started playing saxophone, and he has carried those two avocations through into his adult life. At the University of Waterloo, Kalwa studied mathematics, with a minor in music.

After graduating, he spent a year at Humber College, studying jazz.

After all that studying, he formed his own computer company. His workday job is in computer consulting, and he is able to provide about 90% of his services from home. He has become a Certified Oracle Data Administrator. Oracle is the largest data base company in the world, and the second largest software company.

Kalwa provides his services to a number of small municipalities and, as he noted wryly, “That pays for fishing gear and saxophone reeds.”

He is known all over North America for his playing. He founded the Royal City Saxophone Quartet in 1991.

For someone with a busy life in three differ-

ent worlds of expertise, Kalwa seems remarkably relaxed. But busy, too. On March 14, for example, his band performed at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the Gallery Concert Series. It was a sold out and then some event, he said with a smile.

The next Saturday he planned to be working at a booth at the annual Sportsman’s Show in Toronto - for Trout Unlimited Canada. He is a member of Friends of the Grand River and Isaac Walton Fly Fishers club, too, and also holds a membership in a private trout club.

With such a busy life, “I’m grateful I did all my practising at university and Humber, because my business life doesn’t allow for as much practise,” he said of his sax playing.

Kalwa formed the Royal City Saxophone Quartet in 1991 in Guelph. It has since issued four CDs of its work, with one of those published with CBC Records. The group’s music has taken it to festivals throughout Canada and the United States. In 1998, it represented Ontario in a July 1 performance for an audience of over 100,000 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Kalwa plays baritone and bass saxophone, and he said it was relatively easy to form the band after he got to know the musicians. With his own musical influences of Stan Getz, Zoot Sims and Sonny Stitt (“the guy Charlie Parker handed the keys to the kingdom of bebop to”), Kalwa soon had a regular group of

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CATFISH

ERNIE KALWA, THE MUSIC AND THE RIVER

musicians he could call upon.

He has a jazz trio, as well as his quartet, and they will play weddings, anniversaries or such things as Jazz on the Grand or Jazz in the Yard, and they have played at Centre Wellington’s July 1 celebrations as well.

“All the musician I use are experienced players,” Kalwa said. “I’ve developed musical

most people seldom dream about.

“I really got hooked on it when I moved to Elora” in 2001. By then, the Grand River was known all over the world as one of the finest fly fishing rivers anywhere and Kalwa, who had been a spinning reel fisherman, jumped right in with both wader-covered feet. In

“In the river, I do enjoy the music of the river itself ...” relationships over the years.

Some I’ve played with for 20 years. It’s easier to start a band when you’ve developed relationships with other musicians.

I hope to continue to play with other musicians throughout Ontario.”

Recording CDs is “a whole production in themselves.”

To get it right in the studio, Kalwa said the band will probably play three or four sessions of three hours each. Then there is the editing and the post production. The final product is available for sale in Elora at the General Store, Gelatley Music in Waterloo and the Bookshelp, in Guelph, as well as on the internet.

The call of the river Jazz is not the only siren song heard by Kalwa. The music of the river also pulls on him. That is no surprise for someone who caught his first fish at age 4, but Kalwa, who left angling behind for about 10 years when he went to university, has taken his fishing passion to levels

2004, he found himself drawn to the second annual Canadian Fly Fishing Championships, held in Quebec. He took a “six or seven hour drive” to the site even though he had “only been fly fishing for two years. I wanted to improve my fly fishing,” he said.

While he was there, there was a call for volunteers, so the newbie at fly fishing ended up being “a controller or judge.”

That allowed him to watch some of the best anglers in Canada in action. As well, “Many of them encouraged me to come back as a competitor.”

In 2006, Kalwa had a great opportunity. The championships were being held on the Grand and Conestogo Rivers. He formed a team called the Ospreys (as in his musical groups, it was relatively easy because he knew a lot of anglers) - and it didn’t win. Still, Kalwa himself finished in ninth place out of about 50 anglers, and his teammate and Fergus resi-

THE BIG FISH

dent Arron Varga finished in fourth place, which they took to be encouraging.

That experience “hooked me even more. That secured me a place in 2007 representing the Canadian team in Finland.”

Competing at either of those events means learning quite a few new skills. That includes tying his own flies, which Kalwa has been doing since 2003. He said he now ties his own variations of standard flies and he also “invented some that worked very well.”

Last year, Kalwa was selected for the Commonwealth Championship for Team Canada, in Scotland. In that competition he landed the biggest fish, no mean feat when competing against some of the best anglers in the world.

His experience there helped demonstrate just how tough the fishing can be and how much preparation has to be done. One young fellow he fished with was completely unprepared. He had tangled leaders and Kalwa brought in a fish before the guy had made his first cast. Kalwa offered him some sympathy, but in competitive fishing, everything has to go just right for any hope of success. The kid finished 62nd out of 62 competitors, and will probably be ready the next time.

Kalwa said that learning is one of the big things about competitive fishing. Anglers compete for themselves but also as a team. He has made many friendships and has visited people and gone fishing for recreation, and helps show old friends around the Grand

River.

Meanwhile, he is getting ready for another Canadian Championship in Roblin, Manitoba starting in May. Kalwa has done saltwater fishing twice and looks forward doing some more, perhaps later this year. His stage presence with the band has also helped him in other ways. A few weeks ago he made a fly fishing presentation in Texas and was supposed to speak for about 35 to 40 minutes.

He talked for two hours and the crowd was 30% bigger than he had been told to expect.

They want him back. He noted as he nears retirement (he is only 44) he might like to take to the fishing circuit to talk about fly fishing.

Kalwa said living where he does is fabulous for all of his loves, particularly fishing, with the Grand and Conestogo Rivers very near, and Humber Springs Trout Club about 45 minutes away, not to mention the Big Head, Beaver, Saugeen and Maitland Rivers just a short drive beyond that.

A fly rod and a saxophone might seem to be worlds apart, but Kalwa can reconcile them when he fishes.

“In the river, I do enjoy the music of the river itself. The water rushing around your legs when you’re wading, or around the rocks, and the birds singing overhead.

“The serenity of it and the surroundings - it takes you away from your regular city life. It’s rejuvenating.”

THE ROYAL CITY SAXOPHONE QUARTET (cover and band photo courtesy of Janette Gajic)

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While homeowners might not be able to do anything about the weather, there are ways to revitalize a lawn each spring. And they don't have to be an accomplished landscaper to handle the task. The following tips can help bring a luscious lawn back to life, helping make winter a distant memory.

- Remove all debris from the yard. Debris includes any trash in the yard, wood, large roots, fallen branches, and even stones. The presence of trash such as broken glass or even faded paper products such as cups or bags is not only unsafe for the environment, but

it can prove harmful to anyone who might be out in the yard once the grass grows, especially if there are children using it.

Oftentimes, winter winds can blow trash from nearby

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- Smooth the soil. Once all debris been removed, examine the soil for any abnormalities that might need to be smoothed out.

Use a spade or rake to smooth any areas that are not up to par.

Next will be to loosen the soil

as well, something that can be done with a garden rake. Any unsightly areas, such

a s humps or ditches, should either be smoothed out or filled in, depending on which is appropriate. That can be done with some soil and should not prove too costly.

- Consider seeding the lawn if need be. For lawns that took a particularly harsh beating over the winter, consider seeding the lawn to help revitalize it. When seeding a lawn, be sure to choose the right seeds for the job.

Different regions respond better to different types of grass.

But do not be intimidated if you don't know the correct grass to choose. Simply ask a landscaper or consult a lawn care specialist at a nearby home improvement center as to which type of grass is the best fit the region and the yard.

When ready to seed, the seed can be scattered by hand for smaller yards, or with a drop spreader for larger lawns.

When spreading with a drop spreader, use the suggested amount of seed on the bag (even a little less seed should do the trick) and make sure to spread out the rows evenly in the same direction. Once that space is sowed for the first part of the lawn in one direction, crisscross back over that part at a 90-degree angle, making sure to keep equal distance and calibrate the spreader at the same speed.

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Deck failures and collapses can occur.

When a deck surpasses its recommended life span of 10 to 15 years, weakening, rotting and collapse may be the side effects of aging.

In the last five years, there have been over 300 injuries and at least 30 deaths attributed to deck failures in the United States according to statistics.

Considering decks are such a common component of home renovation and landscaping and many are 20 years old already the potential for injury is great.

Dr. Don Bender, a deck safety researcher and director of the Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory at Washington State University, warns that a deck can be one of the most dangerous parts of a house."However, through proper design, construction and maintenance, most deck failures are completely avoidable," she says.

Many homeowners are able to pinpoint deck failings through the novice eye. But to ensure that a deck is truly safe, it is beneficial to hire a licensed inspector.

Many decks built on homes were done so before certain codes were in place to protect the safety of occupants. Also, through the years, certain building codes change - a deck may no longer be safe in the eyes of the law. For personal safety and to sell a home down the line, it pays to have an inspector offer a report on the deck and what changes, if any, need to be made.

Wobbly railings and the deck's connection to the house are the primary culprits behind deck collapses. In the past,

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ENTERTAINMENT High School Musical moved to St. Jacobs due to ongoing theatre renovations DRAYTON - The Drayton Festival Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary season in style.

A major capital renovation project is underway, made possible through the Building Canada infrastructure initiative launched by the federal and provincial governments.

The major components of the project include entrance accessibility for individuals with disabilities, brick re-pointing to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of the building, exterior lighting enhancements, a designated music room to house the orchestra during performances, and a 17-foot addition to the stage.

The additional depth will increase the current stage dimensions by 50%, providing Drayton Entertainment with more programming options in the future.

“The current stage has limited capacity,” said artistic director Alex Mustakas. “As a result, there are some big productions that simply cannot fit within the confines of our stage.

“This addition will now make these types of productions possible, and enable us to continue attracting audiences to the village of Drayton.”

The Township of Mapleton has opted to commence its downtown revitalization project with new sidewalks by the

theatre’s two entrances on Wellington and Spring Streets.

Mustakas believes those necessary upgrades will enhance the visitor experience and solidify the theatre’s loyal following. While the project is expected to be completed on budget, work will not be finished prior to the opening of the first production of the season, High School Musical.

“Out of concern for patron safety we have opted to relocate High School Musical to our neighbouring theatre, the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse,” said Mustakas. He added this was an extremely difficult decision, as the Disney production holds tremendous appeal for many village residents.

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“The local school was planning to bring the entire student body as they could walk down the street to the show,” said Mustakas.

“Our good friends at Cherrey Bus Lines immediately came to the table and offered five buses to transport the kids to St. Jacobs, at no extra cost to the students, so now they will still get to see the show. It’s extremely important to us that this production remain accessible to local youths.”

The relocation will enable construction crews to work around the clock so that the project is finished in June for the theatre’s second production, On Golden Pond.

“The cost of phasing the remaining work around the 2010 season was not plausible from a time or budget standpoint,” Mustakas said.

“As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we strive to make fiscally responsible decisions that are balanced by minimal patron inconvenience.”

Theatre facelift - Major renovations are currently ongoing at the Festival Theatre in Drayton. photo by Wilma Mol Tickets for High School Musical are available by calling the box office at 519-6385555. The production runs

April 21 to May 15 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, and stars Canadian Idol winner Melissa O’Neil.

Good Brothers coming back to Rockmosa ROCKWOOD - On May 8 the Rockmosa community centre will again be rocking with the sounds of the Good Brothers.

The proceeds from this year’s event, which starts with dinner at 6pm, will help the Rockwood and District Lions and Lioness Clubs meet their many community obligations.

“Every year we try to find creative ways to give back to the community with these fundraising events,” said organizer Doris Ens.

“What better way than a night out with ‘Good’ music, good food, and good fun.”

Last year’s event was a great success, with 250 attending and almost $6,000 raised for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. And Ens said the Good Brothers enjoyed the community spirit in Rockwood so much, they had little trouble making the decision to come back again.

Ens herself continues to be impressed by the generosity of the Rockwood-area communi-

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ty. She noted Guelph-Eramosa council recently agreed to waive the fee for the hall and over 60 local businesses have donated items or gift certificates for the event.

She added another crucial behind-the-scenes helper is Grace Nellis, who volunteers her time and talent to create all the posters and tickets for the fundraiser.

Tickets are $30 each for adults or $55 for a couple, $25 each for seniors or $45 for a senior couple, $12 for children aged five to 12 years old and children under five are free.

For tickets call Doris at 519-856-9419, Grace at 519856-9650 or Bob at 519-8564444 or pick them up at the Lions pancake breakfast at Rockmosa on April 18.

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LCD TV’s Highland Sight & Sound April 14, 2010 at the Italian Canadian Club

125 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus 519-843-2050 Open Tues.-Sat.

135 Ferguson Streeet, Guelph Ontario Tickets: $40 per person Doors open 5pm; Dinner served at 6pm Many door prizes to be won, followed by our Spring Fashion Show Featuring the fashions from La Crème, Millennium Clothing Company, Stars & Vicanie’s For tickets contact Community Living at 519.824.2480 ext. 0 & tickets will also be available at these locations

THE SCOTT WOODS SHOW Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street E.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH 7:00 p.m.

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

ENTERTAINMENT Saturday April 3rd 3pm-6pm

“Kent Tocher” WEEKLY EVENTS Mon. - Euchre - 7:30pm Tues. - Crib & Darts - 7:30pm Thurs. - Bingo - 7:00pm FERGUS LEGION Br.275

519-843-2345

www.ferguslegion.ca Hall Rental & Catering Available

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House/Display and Tea. 1-5pm at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society invite youth, ages 5- 18, and their parents to the First meeting of the 2010 Youth program at Marden Community Centre. 7pm. Bring a mandarin orange box, if available, to make a windowsill garden. Call Leader: Jane 836-9535. *** Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is hosting a free Will and Estate Planning Workshop. 2-4pm in Mount Forest. Call for details and to register 1-888-506-6353, ext. 4958. Refreshments will be served. *** Networking Cafe for Job Seekers 50 Years of Age and Over. Join fellow job seekers over coffee to share job leads and experiences.

Learn strategies. Free / Funded. Contact Lutherwood Adult Employment Services, 30 Wyndham St. N., Guelph. Call 519822-4141 for information. *** Phil Fontaine, former National Chief, Assembly of First Nations will speak at St. George's Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph, 7:30 pm. His topic: "Our Environment, Our Water, Our Land". Tickets are $10 from the church. Everyone welcome.

APRIL 14 Rockwood and District Lioness Euchre and Bridge Night.

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

Lunch and prizes to follow. *** April 14 and 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 and sandwich luncheon Clifford Community Hall. Tickets at door $7 ea. Homemade soups, sandwiches and dessert plus a beverage. Hosted by St. John's Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Proceeds are shared with the local cancer society. For info. 519-327-8587. Also there will be a bake table and 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 7 and 14. Horse Sense! Learn what you need to know for your equine friend. Horses 101 is presenting a series of workshop / seminars in Erin. Erin Centre 2000, 7-9pm. Great information, door prizes and refreshments. For more information, please call 519-855-4562. *** The Scott Woods Show - Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street E. 7pm. Tickets $20/ adult, $10 6-12 years, $50 family.

Tickets available from the Church Office 519-323-1910. *** The Grand Quilt Guild meet at 7:30 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fergus. A quilt market will be set up by Under Cover Quilts, Reichards, Old Crow and Triangle sewing. Everyone Welcome. ***

Huge Auction of vintage treasures, antiques, and collectables, in support of The Blessings To You Free Centre Community Outreach in Palmerston. Viewing at 4:30pm. Auction starts at 5:30pm at the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex. 520 Cavan St. Palmerston, ON. Lunch booth. Cash or cheque with ID. For more info. call Julie 519 343-3082 *** April 14 and 15 Annual Spring Rummage Sale St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston. Drop off on Wed. April 14th from 9am - 5pm and Sale day Thurs. April 15th from 9am-7pm. Please bring good new and used clean clothing on drop off day .Everyone welcome.

APRIL 15

Arthur and District Horticulture Society's first General Meeting.

Arthur United Church. Guest speaker Robert Pavlis Master Gardener. Design tips that reduce garden work. 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 and Under $21.50; Groups (20+) $35.50. 1-888-449-4463. *** WordFest- Elora Centre For the Arts; A celebration of the power of the written and spoken word; open mic, author readings, poetry. 519-846-9698. *** Jamboree St. John Parish Centre 160 Georgina St. Arthur, Ontario. (Next to St. John Church) Start time is 7pm. For cancellation info. due to weather call 519-848-6723.

APRIL 16 Dessert and Euchre Party 1pm. Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 519-787-1814 for information and to register. *** Pub Night Harriston Legion #296 Presenting Hillbilly Heaven. 711:30pm. Draws-Meat Roll and Light Lunch available $4. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Roast Beef Dinner. Sponsored by Moorefield United Church. 57pm. At Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. Adults $12, children 5-11 $5. Children under 4 –free. *** Progressive Euchre - Drayton Legion - 8pm. *** Moorefield United Church Annual Roast Beef Dinner 5-7pm Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. No advance tickets necessary. Adults $12; Children 5 - 11 $5. Children 4 and under free. *** Euchre Party 7:30pm at Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. $5. Cash prizes, door prizes, lunch served.

Everyone welcome!

APRIL 17 Grand Valley Agric. Society Spring Dinner and Show 7pm at Community Centre. Enjoy impersonations of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Michael Jackson (dance). Tickets $30.00. Call-519-928-5371 or 5754.

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HOROSCOPES - For the first week of April ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don't be too worried about what's going on with others, Aries. Focus on your own needs for the next several weeks. You will expend energy but meet some goals.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Gather information from reliable sources, Taurus, before you jump to make a big decision. This is not a good time for you to do any shopping. Keep your money locked away.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Sometimes the insignificant people in your life turn out to be much more important than you had first thought, Gemini.

Therefore, treat everyone you meet this week with respect.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don't diplay a know-it-all attitude, Cancer. Instead of just pretending to listen, keep your lips sealed and your ears open. You just may learn something.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Lighten up, Leo. You're taking what someone says way too literally. Learn to laugh at yourself and you could make a few new friends in the process.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Don't forget something important you need to get done this week, Scorpio. Set reminders, tie a string around your finger, or leave notes around the house.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 This may be a fun week for you, Sagittarius. You can have fun in just about anyway with the good spirits you've been displaying. Grab the opportunity for an adventure.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Be careful what you wish for, Capricorn.

Desiring change may bring a lot of changes you didn't count on this week. You'd better get used to routine instead.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 This week you stumble on something that is much bigger and more involved than you may have expected, Aquarius. Be firm in your decision making.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Everyone wants a piece of you this week, Pisces. The trouble is there isn't that much of you to go around. Balance is key.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you don't have to trick someone into going along with your plan this week.

Just be honest and play your hand the right way, and you'll have plenty of volunteers.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 This week all of your emotions are showing in black and white on your face, Libra.

It will be difficult to hide any of your emotions, so don't even try. Show your vulnerability.

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SPRING 2010

TURKEY SHOOT! April 11 April 25 May 2

Speedside United Church Saturday April 10th, 8am-10am

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The

County of Wellington “Connecting Citizens with County News”

MARCH COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

WELLINGTON TERRACE CELEBRATES NUTRITION AWARENESS WEEK During the week of March 22, the staff of Wellington Terrace participated in the “Celebrate Food: From Field to Table” event.

Activities included: displays on current nutrition trends and local farmers markets and food sampling from local farms and dairies.

The week was capped off with Nutrition Services Appreciation Day, where the dedicated Nutrition Services Team at Wellington Terrace were recognized for their hard work and dedication providing wonderful nutritious meals to residents of Wellington Terrace.

HANDLING STRESS THROUGH MEDITATION WORKSHOP Come and learn in a calm and peaceful environment. This is your chance to learn about strategies you can use to help you through life’s stresses and difficulties.

Make a new start with The Handling Stress Through Meditation workshop offered at the County of Wellington’s Employment Resource Centre, located at 138 Wyndham Street North in downtown Guelph.

Next workshop is Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

To register for this free workshop, call 519.823.7887 or 800.265.7294.

• The Mount Forest Library Branch will officially re-open on Friday, April 30th. Public Welcome.

• The new 2010 County of Wellington Festivals and Events Guide and website was unveiled.

• The new archives addition at the Wellington County Museum and Archives will officially open on June 25th.

Public Welcome.

2010 ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTS The road construction season is right around the corner. The County of Wellington Roads Division will be rehabilitating 3 bridges on Wellington Roads 41, 12 and 10, and replacing 2 concrete box culverts on Wellington Road 14. These roads will be closed during the construction process. Please follow the marked detour route.

A total of 34 km of new asphalt will be laid on 8 different County roads. The County’s paving programme will be recycling 20 km of asphalt to conserve our precious resources.

REMINDER The summer brings increased construction on County roads. Please keep road workers and yourself safe by being prepared to stop or slow down in construction zones.

For more information, please contact the Engineering Services, Road Division at: 519.837.2601, ext. 2470* or roadsinfo@wellington.ca.

2010 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT DAYS County of Wellington ratepayers only - Service provided free-of-charge The events are on Saturdays running 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars Support local food banks!

APRIL 24 - Erin Community Centre 1 Boland Dr., Erin

Bring a non-perishable food or cash donation with you to any of the events

MAY 1 - Harriston County Roads Garage 9160 Wellington Rd. 5, Harriston

Acceptable Items

MAY 15 - Aberfoyle Antique Market 57 Brock Rd. S. (Wellington Rd. 46), Aberfoyle

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MAY 29 - Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington Rd. 21, Elora Fall Events: October 16 in Mapleton October 23 in Guelph/Eramosa October 30 in Wellington North

Good Friday Schedule Changes All County waste facilities will be CLOSED on Good Friday, April 2nd, and will REOPEN on Saturday, April 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

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

www.wellington.ca

Curbside garbage and blue box collection will NOT occur on Good Friday, April 2nd, and is rescheduled for Saturday, April 3rd, starting at 7:00 a.m.

computers monitors televisions telephones VCR/DVD players

• cameras • printers/ copiers • home stereo systems

For a detailed list of acceptable items, visit www.wellington.ca or contact SWS. For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

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Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?

Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer 519.837.2600, ext. 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca *ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750