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April 8, 2011

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Wellingt­­­on Dr. Kate Flanigan: Offering New Hope for animals

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011

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The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County is proud to announce a series of DVD movies related to Learning Disabilities and other special needs to take place this spring.

Apr. 19 - “It’s So Much Work to be Your Friend” Helping the Learning Disabled Child find Social Success by Richard Lavoie. Both screening at 7 pm at the Board Room, Community Living, 8 Royal Rd, Guelph.

Two other DVDs will be screened on the following dates - May 12, at the Community Living Centre, 280 St. Patrick St. W., Fergus, 7pm and May

31, at the Board Room, Community Living, 8 Royal Rd., Guelph, also at 7 pm.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County is funded by The United Way and is a charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities so that they can reach their full potential.

Please register by telephone (519) 837-2050 (answering service) or email info@ldawc.ca.

Admission fee is $5.00 for members and $7.50 for nonmembers.

Fee subsidy is available upon request.

Safety Day aims to teach kids about farm dangers With busy spring season fast approaching, child safety is a major concern, according Walter Grose, of the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association.

“That is the reason we are hosting a safety day April 9 in Wellington County near Mount Forest. “We hope that the Children’s Safety Day will serve as a reminder to parents and children that there are hazards they need to be aware of on the farm and around the home” said Grose.

Almost 200 students attended the Safety Day last year.

The committee tries to rotate the locations so more children have an opportunity to attend the one day event.

The children will tour each

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of 10 stations on the farm that day. Those include: - Fire Department, Mount Forest Division’ - Mapleton Fire House; - ambulance; - OPP ; - bike safety; - lawn mower safety; - farm shop safety; - tractor and skid steer safety; chemical look alike; and - vet animal safety Linwood.

The day is geared for children ages 6 to 13. Older students interested in volunteering can earn credits toward their volunteer hours for high school. “ Children will go home and tell their parents and siblings what they have learned so the whole family benefit from the one day event” said Grose.

There is no charge to attend.

Lunch of pizza, milk, and snacks will be provided. The day will run rain or shine so children should dress for the weather.

The Safety Day runs from 10am to 3pm at Maple Lane Farm Services, 9545 Concession 6 North, Mount Forest.

For additional information call Grose at 519-846-5329.

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 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. *** Knights of Columbus 84 Lewis Road, Karaoke, every Friday night. 519-821-4050, Glen. *** “United In Song”. Guelph Youth Singers III and Edmonton Children’s Choir present a benefit concert for The Stephen Lewis Foundation. 7pm at Harcourt United Church. *** Pansy Lunch, Cancer Patient Services of Mount Forest; 11:301:30, Mount Forest Legion. Cost: $8. Pansies will be sold at $6 per pot or two for $10. *** Silent Auction held at Emmanuel Christian High School, Fergus, 7pm. Tickets sold at door for $10. For more info. call 519 8465254.

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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,

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‘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. *** Continued on page 11

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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 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 and under. Eggs, Pancakes and Sausages. *** Wellington County Farm Safety Day At Maple Lane Farm Service, 9545 Concession 6 N., Mount Forest. 10am - 3pm Lunch Provided. Children (6-13) welcome, parent encouraged.

Admission FREE. The day is geared for children ages 6- 13.

Please note -older students who are interested in volunteering for the day can earn credits toward their volunteer hours for high school. Need additional information call Walter Grose 519-8465329.

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Dr. Kate Flanigan: It’s all about the animals for area veterinarian

by David Meyer

“Unattended children will be given espresso and a free kitten” (sign on the wall at the veterinary clinic of Dr. Kate Flanigan).

The owner of the veterinary clinic at an over-a-century-old farm in Guelph Township just on the border of the city has a wry sense of humour. But she is very serious when it comes to taking care of animals.

Dr. Kate Flanigan shares the 102-acre farm with her brothers, John, Jeff and Jim, and she was born and raised there.

When she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983, she had a practice in Guelph for several years, but now she has a lot more room on a farm that raises standardbred horses and has its own track in the field opposite her clinic.

Sometimes it takes an upsetting event to spur change and for Flanigan, that happened when the Guelph Humane Society decided to restructure and suddenly let go its executive director. She looks back on that time and her 20 years with the Humane Society and notes now that she “had issues” with the society.

So did a number of members around that time, and they formed a break-away group and then some of those members took it over, so Flanigan decided she had a different vision of how to best help animals, and she and 19 others created New Hope Animal Rescue. She is the president.

In only a few months, it has already found homes for three dozen animals in need of a home - 34 cats and two dogs.

One of the issues Flanigan has is the euthanizing of pets.

She believes in “low kill” because there are some cases where euthanizing an animal is necessary. But that step should be a last resort, she said.

So, Flanigan said with a shrug, “We went from one [animal help group] to three.

My thought was, if someone was saving animals, the more the better.”

She said it was easy in her early career to join the Humane Society because “It’s natural for a vet to do more for animals. That’s your deal anyway.”

New Hope has 20 members and a number of volunteers scattered all over the area. Its goals are to provide an alternative to the Humane Society and to find homes for as many pets as possible. Further to that, New Hope is about some hope for feral animals.

Cats, in particular, can breed and become a major problem, but Flanigan does not want to see them killed outright. She said some folks will feed a wild cat population, but it keeps breeding and growing. New Hope plans to spay and neuter feral cats that are trapped and brought to her clinic on Jones Baseline, and then release that cat back into its population.

Simply removing a cat will not work, she said. But if the cat returns and is unable to breed, gradually the population will decrease and the problem will wither away, too.

“We need to put more effort into this,” Flanigan said.

She knows of companies that feed feral cats, and she said the issues around those groups of cats could be solved if several people stepped up to the plate - particularly other veterinarians and also her alma mater, the OVC. She said there is no reason why students should not be taught how to spay and neuter animals, under supervision, as part of their training. There is also no reason other veterinarians could not provide the occasional pro bono work to help solve the feral cat problem. Dog populations, she noted, have been under control for some time, so, “Why not cats?”

She said of other clinics helping out, “If you do the odd feral ... it brings everybody into the picture. Each clinic office should be doing something.”

New Hope also runs a fos-

The joy of cats - Workers Kristen Sowerby and Michele Gettas join Dr. Kate Flanigan in pampering and socializing some of the cats at the New Hope animal rescue clinic. photos by David Meyer tering program. Flanigan has a number of cages in her clinic, but she needs some of them for her regular work, but others are for ferals who have been neutered and are waiting to be returned to their home outdoors. Still others are for cats brought to the shelter by people who find them wandering free or who have rescued a litter of feral kittens that need

approaches.

Flanigan said most of the adoptees New Hope found homes for would have been put down by other organizations.

When she speaks of socializing the animals, Flanigan really means it. Members and friends of the organization take animals into their homes and treat them like family pets until someone adopts them. That

“It’s natural for a vet to do more for animals.

That’s your deal anyway.”

- Dr. Kate Flanigan help - and a good home.

As well, a pair of guinea pigs lives at the clinic and takes up a cage.

A small army of volunteers looks after those cats in their homes until New Hope can find a “forever home,” or as it is noted on the group’s website, a “fur-ever” home. New Hope pays for the food and litter, but some of the foster families pay that on their own as a donation to New Hope. The group is applying for charitable status and soon hopes to be able to issue tax receipts to those who help that way.

Michele Gettas has worked with Flanigan for years, and is proud of the number of cats New Hope has adopted so quickly. Pictures of pets up for adoption are posted on the New Hope website, but currently the group has been so successful that there were several empty cages. They will likely fill up quickly though, as spring

means the pet is used to people and will adjust better in its forever home.

Some volunteers visit the clinic to help socialize the pets.

In all cases they help groom the (mainly) cats and dogs. But they also play with them.

Gettas said sometimes just sitting on the floor and playing with them will help pups and kittens learn how to interact properly with people - meaning no biting or scratching.

New Hope has an adoption application on its website, to learn as much about prospective pet owners as possible. Do they live in an apartment or house? Do they have family, roommates, or live alone? Do they have room for exercise?

The application also asks about the traits of the adopter.

Are they couch potatoes or very active? Things like that are not about being nosy. Having worked with many cats, New Hope volunteers have come to

Flanigan noted she has understand the felines’ characters. They try to match the pets worked with a number of dog rescue groups, but right now, to the people adopting.

Marcus, for example, is a “cats are maxed out.”

Flanigan holds no animosvery handsome, friendly and “purry” cat. Gettas said he ity for the Humane Society, likes men and, maybe surpris- even though she disagrees now ingly, dogs. He was adopted with its approach to animal by a handicapped person, but care.

She was with that group was brought back to New Hope because the owner wanted a pet for 20 years and she admitthat was more active. Marcus ted, “You get complacent. I didn’t see some of the stuff that was too laid back.

Gettas said they provided needed to be changed.”

Now she does, and plans to a “feisty” cat, and everyone is make those changes through happy.

“It was a match made it New Hope.

Anyone interested in helpHeaven,” said Flanigan.

She added when it comes ing can contact the group by to the behaviour of pets, there visiting www.newhopeanimare no experts with New Hope, alrescue.ca. but everybody can learn during the socializing.

Flanigan said it seems inevitable that New Hope will need its own building. She said she has a garage for some of the feral cats, and that is not part of her clinic.

The doctor noted New Hope, unlike some other groups, is always willing to liaise with other animal rescue groups.

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Health & Wellness Hope program gives greater access to cancer treatments TORONTO - Rethink Breast Cancer (Rethink) has saluted the March 21 decision by the Ontario government to take steps towards providing greater access to specific cancer treatments.

The creation of a new evidence-building program for cancer drugs will allow conditional expanded coverage for cancer drugs that are being funded where there is evolving evidence demonstrating clinical benefit beyond the current criteria.

That issue was brought to the forefront by the story of Jill Anzarut and her fight for Herceptin, which Rethink has strongly supported and continues to support. Anzarut, a

35-year-old mother of two, recently learned that her 0.5cm tumour was too small to qualify her to receive the drug Herceptin. Unlike in other provinces, breast cancer patients in Ontario with tumours less than 1cm do not qualify for the treatment, which reduces the chance of recurrence.

“Today the Ontario government took an important first step by recognizing that current rules and guidelines do not meet the needs of every Ontarian. Jill Anzarut’s case has shown that other factors must be considered in treatment funding, such as recognizing the importance of the biology of the tumour, not just

the size, and our efforts to make this public has moved the benchmark forward,” said M.J. DeCoteau, founder and executive director of Rethink Breast Cancer.

“Rethink will do everything to ensure the new evidencebuilding program will address the needs of those 100 women with HER2-positive breast cancer who fall through the cracks of Ontario’s drug policy each year.”

Rethink calls on the province to complete and implement the new evidence-building program guidelines as scheduled.

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On May 29, at 9:30am a group of recreational and competitive cyclists will leave from Centre Wellington District High School on their choice of a 45 or 70km fundraising tour of Wellington-Waterloo back roads.

The aim is to raise money for the Centre Wellington Food Bank and promote awareness of local food and agricultural products. The day will end with a celebratory lunch at the school, featuring foods prepared in the food bank kitchen.

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Mail-in and event day registrations are also available.

Early registration is $45 and event day entry is $60. Youth participants and students are eligible for a discounted $20 fee with proof of identity or student card.

The event is also seeking corporate and private sponsors, who, in addition to supporting a great cause, will be

recognized for their contribution on various race materials.

This is the inaugural year for this event and the organizers hope to make it a success.

For those who may not ride but still want to participate, volunteers are needed at water stops and to assist with other functions. Participants, sponsors, and volunteers can find out more by visiting www. foodcycleride.ca or calling 226-820-4475.

The Food Cycle Ride is the brainchild of Harvey Thomson, Fergus resident and current president of the

Ontario Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. He and a group of volunteers have been at work on plans for several months.

“Our mission is to create a fun, recreational event that also benefits our community,” said Thomson.

“The money raised by the ride will allow the food bank to purchase more locally produced f a r m products, prepare them in the new community kitchen, and add healthy alternatives to their food baskets.”

Each year the Centre Wellington Food Bank (www. centrewellingtonfoodbank. org) provides families in need with a wide range of grocery items.

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PAGE SIX Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011

Appreciation Week St. John Ambulance dog therapy program making a difference It’s Thursday and spry seniors Margaret Beechy and Bertha Kidnie anxiously wait to hear the pitter-patter of little feet down the corridor at the Caressant Care Arthur nursing home.

In seconds, an oversized, black Golden Doodle named Buddy pokes his face around the corner (with handler B.J. Reynolds) and is greeted with much love and a few dog cookies. Smiles abound, laughter fills the room as arthritic hands anxiously reach out and caress the dark, curly-coated dog that revels in all of the attention.

Buddy is a very special dog; he’s a St. John Ambulance therapy dog.

The use of dogs in therapy is not a new concept. During World War II, Corporal William Wynne came across an abandoned Yorkshire terrier, he named Smoky, that accompanied him in combat missions and provided comfort and entertainment to the troops.

When the corporal found himself hospitalized, friends made a point of bringing the dog in. Other wounded soldiers sought visits with the dog and Smoky’s work as a therapy

Thank You to all Volunteers of

Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home & Second Time ‘Round Store!

The residents, staff and family members of Wellington Terrace would like to express our sincere appreciation to our very dedicated volunteers.

Thank you for sharing your time, your talents, your compassion and your enthusiasm with us.

To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, Please contact: Mary Black Gallagher, Coordinator of Volunteers (519) 846-5359 ext. 266 or by email at: maryb@wellington.ca

Fergus Legion Br.275 519-843-2345

www.ferguslegion.ca

Thank You

• Branch 275 Ladies Auxiliary • The Sunday Morning Breakfast Volunteers • The Fergus Fire Fighters • The Special Occasion Kitchen Help • The Judges who helped with Youth Education Programs • The Volunteer Bar Staff • The Poppy Campaign & Remembrance Day Volunteers The efforts of Branch 275 Volunteers assist the Executive in keeping the Branch successful in it’s day to day operations. We appreciate your continuous support!

The Executive

From the office of the mayor On behalf of the Councillors and residents of Centre Wellington it is a pleasure to extend our heartfelt thanks to you, the volunteer. Your volunteerism is an integral part of Centre Wellington and we appreciate your generosity in donating your time, energy and expertise in the areas you have chosen to serve; you do make a difference in the lives of others. It is our hope that you gain a sense of reward from your contribution to our community.

To ALL volunteers, thank you each and everyone for your commitment to sharing your talents to help people of all ages in countless ways. We are grateful to Centre Wellington’s Volunteers, you truly are the finest!

Sincerely, Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj Councillors: Kelly Linton, Ward 1 Mary Lloyd, Ward 3 Walt Visser, Ward 5

Kirk McElwain, Ward 2 Fred Morris, Ward 4 Steven Vanleeuwen, Ward 6

dog began and continued for 12 years following the war.

St. John Ambulance has provided therapy dog programs, recognizing the mental and physical health benefits it delivers to people in hospitals, special needs programs and long-term care facilities, for over two decades. The EloraFergus branch serves nursing homes, day programs, and the local hospital.

Research has shown pets have a profound effect on people’s health. People with pets have been shown to have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, decreased blood pressure levels, and reduced stress.

Visits from therapy dogs help people recover more quickly from surgery and strokes and they can reduce the feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety providing a sense of calm. For many, it helps ease the transition into a nursing home.

Caressant Care Arthur nursing home had its name on a waiting list for about four years before getting assigned St. John Ambulance therapy dogs to come in on a regular basis.

“Pet therapy has turned the community feel even closer.

Not only do the residents feel they have animal companionship, they also have gained lasting friendships with the pet owners and their families,” said Jennifer VanBeek, activities co-coordinator for the facility.

“I don’t know how we got along without this vital service at our home,” she stated. “The smiles on the residents faces when the dogs and handlers walk in, is all it takes to know that this service is working.”

“They are great companions, great pals,” said Beechy.

“They have unique personalities, if only people take the

Living a good dogs’ life - Buddy and Sailor are two of the St. John Ambulance therapy dogs who bring companionship and entertainment to seniors and people recovering from illness. time to realize it. They accept anything and everyone.”

For animal lover Don Gillespie, confined to a wheelchair, visits with a therapy dog bring back fond memories of his dog, Shane, a golden retriever. They used to go on five-mile walks together and were the best of companions.

“They are great for your nerves.

They bring out the kindness in you and calm you down. I’d like to see more dogs,” he said.

For many nursing home residents, dogs were simply part of their everyday lives.

“I love to see them,” said Kidnie. “We were seldom without a dog on the farm.”Dogs simply make people feel more “at home.”

Margaret Culp said, “I love the fact that they interact with

me. We can cheer everyone up.

I feel needed for the companionship with the dog.”

“Therapy dogs come in all shapes in sizes,” said Reynolds, co-coordinator of the Elora-Fergus branch of St John Ambulance therapy dog program. “We have everything from Jack Russells to golden retrievers to mixed breeds taking part in the program. What is of utmost importance is their temperament; their willingness to interact with people in a calm manner.”

St. John Ambulance provides therapy dog certification to ensure that they meet the necessary criteria to engage in this service. “There is a desperate need for therapy dogs in our community,” said Reynolds. “If you have a dog

that you believe may have the right temperament, would like to brighten the lives of people within our community and can commit to volunteer hours on a weekly basis, we’d like to hear from you.”

The next St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog testing took place on, April 9 at the St. John Ambulance facility in Elora. Anyone interested in serving with their dog should contact co-coordinators Reynolds at landofozfarms@ hotmail.com or Anna Meyers at annameyers@xplornet.com.

“It has been the most rewarding work, I’ve ever done as a volunteer,” said Reynolds.

That pitter-patter of feet down the hallway does amazing things for the soul.

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis A sincere thank you to the dedicated volunteers of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, throughout Guelph and Wellington County.

Your volunteer commitment is truly appreciated as we support women and their children moving from crisis to safety.

To volunteer see our website www.gwwomenincrisis.org or call 519-836-6831 ext. 229

Crisis Support Community Connection

We would like express our sincere appreciation to our many dedicated volunteers for their important role in assisting people affected by trauma and tragedy in our community.

Your compassion, support and assistance makes a Difference!

A big thank you to all our drivers, Thrift Shop volunteers, and helpers!

Cancer Patient Services Mount Forest 519-509-2300

Eden House Care Facility Inc. “A Nice Place to Live”

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A Heartfelt Thank You to all of our volunteers for their ongoing care for our residents

Thank You!

Eden House serving the Seniors of Wellington County since 1968

Victim Services Wellington Mount Forest 519-323-9660 Guelph 519-824-1212 ext 304

R.R. # 2, Guelph P. 519-856-4622 F. 519-856-1274 www.edenhousecarehome.ca E-mail: admin@edenhousecarehome.ca

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011 PAGE SEVEN

Appreciation Week Some facts and figures about volunteering across the country From 1997 to 2000 there has been a drop from 31% to 27% of Canadians volunteering through non-profit organizations.

Over that same period of time there has been an increase in the average hours contributed, from 149 hours in 1997 to 162 hours in 2000.

Five per cent of volunteers contributed 34% of the total hours contributed by Canadian volunteers.

Another 20% of volunteers contributed 39% of the total hours given by Canadian volunteers. Therefore, 25% of the volunteers contributed 73% of the total hours given by Canadian volunteers.

That 25% of volunteers is made up of fewer than 7% of all Canadians.

There is good news about volunteering. In Atlantic Canada, the percentage of the population that volunteered is larger than the national average. Atlantic volunteers, on average, also contributed more hours than the national average.

There are also popular places and causes where Canadians prefer to volunteer.

- 26% of volunteer hours

are spent for arts, culture, and recreation organizations; - 20% for social services organizations; - 16% for religious organizations; - 11% for education and research groups; - 9% for health organizations;

between the age of 35 and 54 volunteered in 2000.

Another 18% of Canadians 65 and over volunteered (the lowest rate of participation by age group).

However that group contributed the highest number of hours on average over the year.

Another 29% of youth between the age of 15 and 24 volunteered at above the national average rate of 27%.

There were 18% of youth volunteers who were required to participate by their school, employer, or the government; Education Volunteering tended to increase with the amount of formal education those people

- 30% are involved because they were asked to help; - 16% approached the organizations on their own. That group gave approximately 50% more hours on average than those who were asked to volunteer.

Age groups Thirty per cent of Canadians

had.

Canadians with a degree (39%) were the most likely to volunteer. Those with higher levels of education also contributed more hours.

Canadians with some post secondary contributed the

Big Sisters offering Go Girls program

Go Girls: Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds is a program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington that strives to help young women in grades 7 and 8 maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Go Girls program consists of seven group mentoring sessions (one to two hours per week), either after school or at lunch time. Go Girls par-

ticipants gain confidence, learn leadership skills, make new friends, and have a lot of fun.

Go Girls mentors are women aged 18 to 30 who are interested in spending some time with a group of young women. They receive training, supplies, and support from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington staff and always report having lots of fun with the girls in their group.

about the Go Girls program or to become a volunteer, call 519-787-0106, e-mail at Bbbsofcw@aol.com or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters. ca/centrewellington.

The program is made possible by funding from the Ministry of Education.

The group is in need of more volunteers to meet the school interest. Previous mentors have made many positive comments: Participants have also spoken highly about the program to peers, school staff and Big Sisters staff.

For more information

Thank You

Thank you to the “village” of volunteers who make Hospice Wellington such a special, caring & compassionate organization. We couldn’t do it without you.

From the Staff & the Board

Volunteers

Thank you for supporting our children & families in 2011 www.fcsgw.org 519-824-2410 ext. 509 Thank you to everyone who has lent their time, efforts & skills to EWCS over the year.

Your help allows us to support the community.

We are still looking for volunteers to: • Work in our Thrift Stores • Seniors Program Assistance • Drive Clients to Appointments • Front Desk Reception in Erin • Help with Special Events & Fundraisers 519-833-9696 www.ew-cs.com

Thank you to all our volunteers!

You are the heart of our communities!

Ted Arnott, M.P.P. Wellington-Halton Hills 1-800-265-2366

most, with an average of 173 hours.

Women (28%) volunteered at a higher rate than men (25%) in 2000.

Men (170 hours) contributed more hours than women (155)in 2000.

Rates of volunteering dropped for men (from 29% to 25%) and women (from 33% to 28%); however the average number of hours contributed rose in women (140 to 155 hrs) and men (160 to 170 hrs).

In the labour force At least 67% of volunteers were employed in 2000.

Employed Canadians volunteered at a higher rate than those Canadians unemployed and those not in the labour force.

Of Canadians employed part-time (33%) volunteered at

the highest rate.

The volunteers not in the labour force (30%) contributed the most hours on average (193s) followed by the 4% of volunteers who were unemployed who contributed on average 175.

Household size, composition For volunteers, 32% of Canadians in a household with children under the age of 18 volunteered.

Canadians without children in the household contributed at a rate of 24%.

Volunteers with children in the household contributed on average 150 hours Canadians without children in the household contributed on average 168 hours. from the Volunteer Canada website

Upper Grand District School Board Salutes the

VOLUNTEERS

Making a difference for our students !

We would like to thank ALL of our Volunteers who serve the interests of our patients and communities of the Louise Marshall Hospital, Palmerston and District Hospital, and Groves Memorial Hospital, including our Board Members who voluntarily serve on the Hospital and Foundation Boards.

Thank You

To the St. John Ambulance Centre Wellington Volunteers, who donated over 5,000 hours to their community in 2010.

More than 500 people were locally trained in Babysitting, WHMIS, AED, CPR & First Aid.

Thank You to the Volunteers! at

St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean

519-846-8704

Victoria Park Seniors Centre

In appreciation of our many outstanding volunteers for your time, dedication and support!

Thank you for sharing with us!

150 Albert St. W. Fergus 519-787-1814 www.centrewellington.ca

THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY Volunteers at Groves perform their good deeds throughout the hospital and in our Opportunity Shops in Fergus and Arthur.

We like to think that they make up a total package – being there in-hospital for the patients and doing a dedicated job of raising much needed funds for Groves.

Would you like to be a part of the total package?

Check us out at www.gmch.ca and click on “Volunteering”

Thank you to the amazing and dedicated volunteers who are feeding children at the 19 student nutrition programs in Centre and North Wellington.

Food and Friends is a program of The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.

www.childrensfoundation.org

PAGE EIGHT Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011

Appreciation Week Guelph-Wellington Centre readies for National Volunteer Week WELLINGTON CTY Guelph-Wellington’s theme for National Volunteer Week this year is Volunteers Build Caring Communities.

The centre said volunteers’ enthusiasm and spirit instill a sense of community pride, inspiring others to participate in building a caring community. The outstanding service volunteers provide makes Guelph and Wellington County great places to live, work and play.

The Volunteer Centre of Guelph Wellington is dedicated to supporting volunteers and

member organizations by: - promoting volunteer opportunities; - encouraging volunteerism, through promotion of National Volunteer Week; - training for effective volunteer engagement; and - providing leadership to support community needs.

The Volunteer Centre hosts an on-line database of volunteer opportunities, as well as providing walk-in and telephone service. Volunteers can search for appropriate volunteer positions related to a field JULY 8 - 31, 2011

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sends a heartfelt Thank You to our dedicated volunteers for their outstanding contribution.

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The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others - Ghandi THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS. YOU ARE APPRECIATED. Visit us online at http://www.clgw.ca

The Directors of the Fergus Truck Show would like to take this opportunity to extend a sincere

“THANK YOU”

to our many volunteers and service clubs for the countless hours of support they have given the truck show over the past 25 years. The contributions of our volunteers are a major reason the Truck Show has grown into the success it is today.

Volunteers – your contributions are invaluable!

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of interest (such as children, animals, special events), length of commitment (short-term, long-term), location, or by organization.

The centre is dedicated to supporting the community by providing local, accurate information on services that enable access to the basic necessities of life, promote emotional stability, and adaptation to new environments.

Community Information Guelph is a program of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/ Wellington. It provides information on community organizations, human services, events, and government contacts.

Information is provided by phone, walk-in or our on-line internet database.

National Volunteer Week Events in Guelph and Wellington County include the fifth annual Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement awards.

That event honours the significant community involvement and charitable activities of University of Guelph students, staff, and faculty. The awards were presented on March 31.

On April 11 from 10am to 12pm, the Volunteer Centre will be hosting an official launch to mark the beginning of National Volunteer Week.

This launch will feature star

speakers, with an all star lineup and a Wall of Fame portraying members and local volunteers.

The annual Time to Give community breakfast will be held on April 14 featuring an all-star cast of community volunteers, organizations and employers on the Galaxy Cinema’s red carpet. The event premieres short films made to celebrate volunteering.

Tickets for that event must be purchased in advance by calling 519-822-0912 extension 224.

The County of Wellington Volunteer Appreciation awards are presented to individuals who demonstrate generosity of time and spirit by achieving outstanding results as a volunteer. There is a recipient from each of the seven towns and townships in Wellington County. They will be presented at the April 28 county council meeting.

“Volunteering is a fundamental building block of civil society. It brings to life the noblest aspirations of humankind – the pursuit of peace, freedom, opportunity, safety, and justice for all people,” states the Universal Declaration on Volunteering, 2001.

It began 68 years ago.

National Volunteer Week began in 1943 as a way to draw attention to the impact women were having on the war

effort on the home front. In the late 1960s, the focus grew to include all community volunteers. In Canada, 12.5 million volunteers dedicate their time to the front lines of our community services – health care, sports and recreation, heritage and arts, environmental protection and advocacy, disaster relief, international development, firefighting – and many more. The week pays tribute to these millions who give freely of their time and energy.

All across Canada, volunteers strengthen communities.

They participate on boards, committees, mentor peers, plan cultural and special day events, organize recreational programs, support older adults, provide shelter, tutor young people, clean parks and streets, and much more.

People volunteer because they believe in something – the equal opportunity of all, healthy and safe communities, active living and helping others. Volunteers aspire to make our communities a better place to live and enhance the lives of others. They inspire and encourage others to participate.

We honour them for these contributions.

Volunteer Canada is celebrating National Volunteer Week with the theme: Volunteers. Passion. Action.

Impact. It is based on the individual super-heros across

Wellington Terrace offers many volunteer placements - dining room assistant, Wellington Terrace Volunteer Services offers a nutrition cart, and palliative wide variety of opportunities visits in nursing - mending and sorting in for individuals and students in environmental.

Wellington County.

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bike riders, campus cart guide, garden, and swimming companion Student volunteering Wellington Terrace provides several opportunities for students to volunteer, from a variety of disciplines and educational facilities.

Those are available for high school and post secondary students. Students are supervised by staff, who have qualifications in the same or similar area of training as the student, and who have some supervisory experience or training.

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best of its ability. The decision to accept a student is influenced by a number of factors and may include; the availability of appropriate supervision, ability to meet the students individual placement needs etc. To ensure optimum success for the student and Wellington Terrace, staff consider all factors when making placement decisions.

There are benefits for students, too. Placements offer: - gaining transferable skills; - practical work experience; -experience and reference for future jobs; and - learning about a career.

To discuss the possibility of a student placement, contact the Coordinator of Volunteers at 519-846-5359, ext 266.

Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce

In Celebration of National Volunteer Week

• Smart Exercise • Office Support • Office Support • Adult/Alzheimer Day Programs • Adult DayofPrograms • Board Directors • Seniors Day Visiting Out Program • Volunteer • Volunteer Visiting • Transportation/P.A.T.E.R. • Transportation/P.A.T.E.R. • Congregate Dining • Meals On • Meals OnWheels Wheels • Telephone Reassurance • Security Checks/Reassurance

Canada who dedicate themselves to making their communities better – and Canada a great place to live.

For more information about Volunteer Canada and its resources, visit www.volunteer.ca/nvw/.

International Year of the Volunteer (IYV plus10).

Proclaimed in 2001, the International Year of the Volunteer was created through Japan’s recommendation at the 52nd assembly of the United Nations. The 10th anniversary offers an exceptional opportunity to join the global effort to revitalize the spirit of volunteerism. The United Nations Volunteers met to develop a Global Plan of Action to guide stakeholders.

That included a vision statement, along with volunteer values, volunteer engagement and volunteering in the future guidelines. The vision statement is: Inspiring the Volunteer in You. In celebrating IYV+10, volunteer values are: - an expression of the common humanity and as a means of building mutual respect, understanding, trust, solidarity and reciprocity.

- universal and inclusive, and recognize volunteering diversity, as well as the purpose that sustains it.

For more information, visit www.worldvolunteerweb.org/ iyv-10.html.

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The OMAFRA Report 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

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Apr. 19 & 20 - Poultry Industry Conference and Exhibition,

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4-H ONTARIO LAUNCHES EXCITING NEW WEBSITE! GUELPH - 4-H Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of a complete re-design of 4-HOntario.ca. This new site is designed to be an exciting communication tool and support resource.

Stephanie Craig, 4-H Ontario’s Website Coordinator, explained; “I like to think of the new site as a 24/7 hub of 4-H information. It will excite and engage users, encourage communication, and enhance connection between 4-H stakeholders across the province.”

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Apr. 26 - Wellington County Farm Safety regular meeting at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma at 8pm sharp. For more information, call Walter Grose at 519-846-5329.

Apr. 27- Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Course starts at 8:45am and separate exam at 2:30pm. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

May 13- Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam at 2:30pm. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

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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All Candidates Meetings to discuss Agriculture Issues in Wellington County Riding of Perth-Wellington April 14th, 8 pm-10 pm Arthur Community Centre (Lower Hall) 158 Domville Street, Arthur Riding of Wellington-Halton Hills April 20th, 8 pm-10 pm Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum and Archives 0535 Wellington Road 18 (between Fergus and Elora) For Further information contact WFA Coordinator Lisa Hern at wfa@wightman.ca, 519-848-3774 or check www.wfofa.on.ca

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PAGE TEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Harvest features likable characters, despite weaknesses in story

by Chris Daponte ORANGEVILLE - After having to sell their family farm and move to a condominium, Allan and Charlotte Duncanson have enough on their plate.

But Harvest, the latest production from Theatre Orangeville, proves true the age-old adage that sometimes, when it rains it pours.

Bad turns to worse for the Duncansons, who, not wanting to completely let go, sever their farm parcel to retain their farmhouse, only to be taken advantage of by an unscrupulous tenant who moves into the home.

Based on a true story about the parents of playwright Ken Cameron, Harvest starts out with promise and features two likable characters in the Duncansons.

But the story develops at a snail’s pace and the audience spends much of the first act wondering when something will happen.

Brian McKay is good as Allan, but he fumbled over several lines during the preview show on March 31, and his portrayal of several other minor characters in the play tended to be either over the top or lacking in enthusiasm.

Melodee Finlay’s performance, however, falls somewhere in the middle, right where it should be. She is great as Charlotte and excels at playing the unique supporting char-

acters.

The set design could have been better, but the seasoned actors seemed to have received adequate direction from David Nairn. But even if everything else was perfect, it would be hard for the production to overcome weaknesses in the script.

In addition to developing too slowly, the story fails to adequately explore, until the very end of the play, the difficult and heartfelt emotions seniors must face when forced to leave their homes - and everything they know - behind for a small urban apartment.

The back-and-forth exchanges between Allan and Charlotte are perfectly written and generally well delivered, but there are certain contradictions in the couple’s behaviour that are hard to reconcile.

One minute Allan and Charlotte are sweet and innocent, and the next they launch a campaign to destroy a local insurance company because of their own silly mistake.

And while most will agree it is best to forgive and forget, the couple’s willingness to let their shady tenant off the hook (after an impassioned plea from the low-life), seems contrived and insincere, if not downright ridiculous.

The Duncansons are clearly taken advantage of by their tenant, but instead of an outpouring of sympathy for the seniors, audiences may find themselves

partially condemning them for being so gullible and careless.

Some of the above weaknesses could have been overlooked if the play was packed with huge laughs, but it’s not.

There are a few chuckles provided here and there, yet many of the jokes are very predictable and some are so corny the audience half expects to hear a rim shot upon delivery.

While exiting the theatre, some audience members could be heard saying they enjoyed Harvest, so perhaps much of the play’s content is not fully appreciated by younger audience members.

True, there are some great references to local places, including Mount Forest and Drayton, and there is some fine commentary here on the consequences of rural depopulation and the demise of the small family farm. There’s also some great material about retiring, aging, and even mortality, which will hit home with more mature crowds, specifically those from more rural areas.

It’s certainly not without its flaws and weaknesses, but Harvest does feature two endearing characters and a laid back feel - both which should be appreciated by those mentioned above.

Harvest plays six shows a week until April 17. For tickets call 1-519-942-3423 or 1-800424-1295 or visit www.theatreorangeville.ca.

Saying goodbye - Melodee Finlay and Brian McKay star in Theatre Orangeville’s production of Harvest, which is playing until April 17. submitted photo

Truck show announces entertainment

FERGUS - The 26th annual Fergus Truck Show has announced its line up for this year’s event, running July 22 to 24.

July 22 events will include local truck pulls and three tribute bands: Summer of 69 (Brian Adams), Green River Revival (Creedence Clearwater Revival) and Destroyer (Kiss).

The July 23 events will include truck pulls sanctioned by the Great Lakes Pulling Association, a barbecue sponsored by Castrol Canada, local country singer Brad James, Emerson Drive and Moonshine Band.

July 24 events will include a truckers breakfast, a demolition derby by Impact Motor Sports

and music to be announced.

There will be a children’s area by Momstown, Guelph.

For information on camping, the show and shine registration, trade show, sponsorship opportunities and tickets, visit www.fergustruckshow. com, email info@fergustruckshow.com or call 519843-3412.

Refresh campaign puts KIPP Elora on national fundraising shortlist

by Kelly Waterhouse Something’s cooking in

th al 0 2 nu n A

Centre Wellington, and the aroma of fresh dough rising

Elora

antique show

Enjoy a day in historic Elora - antiques, unique shops, fine dining, museum, and scenic natural attractions.

APRIL 16 & 17

Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Get Tuned Up!

from two wood-burning ovens along the banks of the Grand River will surely draw a crowd county-wide.

At least that’s what the volunteers for KIPP Elora (Kitchen In The Park Project) are counting on; that and the voting support of their neighbours as they compete in the national Pepsi Refresh Campaign for $25,000.

Pepsi Canada has created an online philanthropy competition where citizens are asked to submit proposals or vote on a series of projects requesting financial support specific to community interests, such as health, culture and the environment. The voting public is eligible for ten votes a day, every day for the period of one month. The winning projects will be awarded the money

for their category and national attention for their cause.

“We submitted a proposal under the community projects campaign, and we were one of more than 80 groups chosen from all the submissions across Canada,” said organizer Trish VanKatwyk. “Now we are halfway up there on the voting poll. That in itself is an achievement. It feels good.

But, $25,000 won through a strong community vote to the ‘community build’ happening would feel even better.”

KIPP Elora is getting volunteers fired up, literally. In less than two years, the concept of a community kitchen, with two wood ovens and a plan for unique program in a public space has gone from conception to inception. With

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a target date of June 1, the plans are underway, funding or not. That is due to the support of volunteers who have found interesting ways to raise money, from sewing recycled materials into resalable clothing, to wood-oven breakfasts, metal recycling and even home concerts by world class musicians. Contractors and businesses have stepped up, too.

Support from Centre Wellington’s Parks and Recreation department has been generous, too.

Through a land-lease agreement with the municipal council for space in Bissell Park, the not-for-profit group has plans to give back to the community it calls home.

“This is an independent project, and not one cent of tax paying dollars goes into it. This means we are fundraising continuously,” said VanKatwyk.

“The support has come fast and furious. For example, the Elora Lions, who fund only what they believe will strengthen the community, committed $5,000 to the project. Services were donated to the development of the project that would have been impossible to finance, so that now we have drawing concepts that were necessary for all the approvals,

presentation material and nonprofit organization status.”

VanKatwyk believes the ripple effect will encourage groups to see the value in KIPP Elora’s vision.

“We want to build a place for community-based programming, including social services, families, school groups, farmers’ markets, social enterprise opportunities, the high school’s food program, and to be the site of many community celebrations.”

The Refresh funding would go to building materials for two brick ovens, a food preparation area, plus insurance, equipment and storage.

“I think support is happening because so many people love the idea of gathering places; good, nurturing, positive gathering places where we can celebrate and support each other,” said VanKatwyk.

“As a community - and I’m not just talking about Elora, I’m talking about a gorgeous parkland nestled along two rivers that run through so much of Centre Wellington - we become stronger and more vibrant when we get together and share in community life.”

Voting is open until April 30. For more information go to www.kippelora.com.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011 PAGE ELEVEN

FROM PAGE TWO 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. *** Expect Respect – Breaking the Silence on Elder Abuse.

Performance Scheduled at 1:30pm. at the Auditorium at Mel Lloyd Centre, Shelburne. Admission is free. Bring a friend.

RSVP to 519-941-1221 by April 8th.

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 and 14 - Rummage sale at Mount Forest United Church.

Wed. 5-8pm. Thurs. 8am -1pm. *** April 13, 15 and 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. *** Annual Spring Rummage Sale, St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston on Wed. April 13th from 9 until 5.Thurs. April 14th from 9 until 7pm. Bring your new or clean gently used clothing on Wed. April 13th and stop & shop. Sale day is Thurs.April 14th.

Everyone Welcome.

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. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Fergus Legion Branch 275 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo. Weekly Grand Prize $500. Thursday Nights. 7pm. Everyone welcome. *** Arthur Horticultural Society meeting, 8pm. Speaker: Marcia Barron “Starting Seeds.” Tarts will be served with a warm welcome to all. 519-848-3386.

St. John’s United Church Belwood Euchre. $3. 7:30pm. *** Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. The Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra. Traditional and modern Big Band Sound. 8pm. Box Office 519-855-4586.

Apr 16

Arthur Legion-Crib Tournament. Two person teams. Start 1pm. sharp, registration opens 11:30am. $20 entry fee. Contact: Dianne Kreller 519-848-1106. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2-5pm. For info. call Nancy 519-8485702. *** Spring into Fashion, Fashion Show. 1 - 3pm, Linwood Community Centre Complex. An afternoon of fashion, vendors, light luncheon, silent auction and door prizes. Tickets available at 519669-3387. *** Dublin Street United Church Fine Art Show and Sale. 11-2pm.

Admission is free. Over 30 local artists. Wheelchair accessible. *** Semi Annual Roast Beef Dinner, Knox Church Ospringe, corner of highway 125 and 124 starting at 5pm, three sittings. For tickets call Nora 519-856 -4453. Adults $15. Children $6. Take out available, pre-ordered only. *** Easter Tea and Bake Sale Hosted by Power of H.O.P.E. “Helping Other People Everyday”. 1-3pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fredrick St. E. Arthur. Admission: $6, includes door prize tickets. Tie on your Easter Bonnet before you hop over and receive a free draw ticket. For more information contact Penny Jamieson 519-848-5024 or Janice Wilson 519-848-2592.

Apr 17

Elora and Salem Horticultural Society monthly meeting 7:30 pm, at Heritage River Retirement Community. Gwynedd Brundrette, Master Gardener and recipient of the Silver Medal by the Ontario Horticultural Society, will be speaking. Everyone welcome. *** Guelph’s 20th Annual Cut-A-Thon for Parkinson’s 10am-3pm.

Acqua Hair Salon, 98 Wyndham Street North, Guelph. Book and Pay for Your Appointment by Visiting www.cutathon.ca. *** Jamboree Harriston Legion Branch # 296. Admission $5. Doors open at 12pm. Entertainment starts at 1pm. Supper $10, served at 4:30pm. Musicians, Singers, Dancers and Spectators Welcome.

For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Community Breakfast. Fergus Legion, 9-11am. Everyone welcome.

Apr 18

Elmira & District Horticultural Society presents “Hardscaping” with Lyndon Ziegel. 7:30pm. Trinity United Church, Arthur St., Elmira. Members: free, visitors: $2.

Apr 19

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

Upper Grand 753 Tower, St. 1st Wednesday of the month, Lunch Out. Contact, Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Farmers breakfast at Speedside United Church 8-10am, Adults $7, Children 12 and under $3.50. ***

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Apr 15

Progressive Euchre at the Drayton Legion - 8pm. Everyone welcome. *** Roast Beef Dinner sponsored by Moorefield United Church. 57pm, at Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. Adults $12; Children 5 to 11 $5; Children 4 and under free. *** Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church - Harriston Annual Fish Fry. Sittings at 5 and 7pm. Adults $ 13, children to age 10 $ 6, preschoolers free. For tickets call 519-338-2624. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat. $12. *** Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse. Little Warriors Fundraiser Grand Ole Opry Tribute: Patsy Cline, Reba, Mini Pearl, Brooks and Dunn and more. 4-6pm at the Arthur Senior Hall 244 Isabella Street N., Arthur. Call 519-848-6146 to reserve tickets now.

Tickets are $15 for adults $10 for children. Lunch will be served of sandwiches, coffee, and tea. ***

On March 26, sounds of drums and flutes could be heard coming out of the CWDHS cafeteria as hundreds gathered to participate in Native Heritage Day put on by the CWDHS Aboriginal Program.

Photo by Natalie McKay

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Horoscopes - For the second week of April -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it’s hard to concentrate this week but you have to try to devote your attention to the task at hand.

Avoid distractions and focus on the job that needs to be done.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, until you settle down, expect your finances to be in a bit of disarray. It may be good to sit down with a planner and work through the bigger issues.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you’re itching for a change but you don’t know whether it should be a career change or a change in location. Think it over a little more.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Unless you open up to others, you won’t be making many friends this week. Try to explore other opportunities for socialization, Sagittarius. It could get lonely.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a cloud of uncertainty is looming over an important relationship. There’s no surefire way to know if this person is a keeper. You can only hang in there.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, just when you thought you had your mind made up something changes your entire line of thinking.

Embrace this new line of thought.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, return to your comfort zone to ease some nerves and concerns. Take a calm, methodical approach to life this week and reap the rewards.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, take some time to yourself the next few days because the coming days figure to be hectic. It’s time to start thinking about a vacation.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, opportunities to further your education present themselves in the coming days. Think about these opportunities carefully before making any decisions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 There’s more to you than you let others see, Capricorn. Sometimes leaving a little mystery can be a good thing. But don’t let it get in the way of relationships.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t hold out on someone who has been counting on you, Aquarius.

When you look at your schedule, you will find you have time to fit everything in.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have to do a little damage control, Pisces. This week simply swallow your pride and get things done.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 8, 2011

ANNUAL GREEN LEGACY

TREE

DISTRIBUTION DAYS

Municipalities in Wellington County will each be distributing 5,000 seedlings to residents, under the Green Legacy Tree Programme. A variety of species are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The seedlings are 8-24”. Trees are free of charge, but donations to the local food bank and monetary contributions to the Arthur and Mount Forest Horticultural Societies are encouraged.

MUNICIPALITY

DATE

CONTACT

Guelph/Eramosa

Saturday May 7th

John Scott dunroamin@cogeco.ca

Centre Wellington

Saturday May 7th

Walt Visser waltvisser@sympatico.ca or Ken Elder kelder@centrewellington.ca

Mapleton

Saturday April 30th

Wellington North

LOCATION

START TIME / DONATIONS

Rockmosa Hall and at Marden Municipal Garage (1500 trees)

9:00 am - Food bank donations

Centre Wellington Public Works 7444 County Rd. #21, Elora

8:00 am - Food bank donations

Patty Sinnamon PSinnamon@town.mapleton.ca

Municipal Office 7275 Sideroad 16

8:00 am - Food bank donations

Saturday May 14th

Cathy Conrad cconrad@wellington-north.com

Kenilworth Works Yard 7490 Sideroad 7 West in Kenilworth

9:00 am - Donations to the Arthur Horticultural Society or the Mount Forest Horticultural Society

Minto

Saturday May 7th

George Bridge georgeb@wellington.ca

Town of Minto Municipal Office Garage #5941 Hwy 89, Harriston

8:00 am - Food bank donations

Puslinch

Saturday April 30th

Brenda L BrendaL@twp.puslinch.on.ca

Green Shed at the Puslinch Community Centre, 23 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle

8:30 am - Food bank donations

Erin

Saturday April 30th

John Brennan John.Brennan@erin.ca

Municipal Work Yard, 5684 Trafalgar Rd.

9:00 am - Food bank donations

MARCH COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS · After over 28 years, Goldie Barth, Special Services Manager for the County Social Services Department retired on March 31. · A retirement open house for Bonnie Callen, County Museum and Archives Administrator, will be held on Friday, April 29, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. 0536 County Rd. 18, Fergus. Public Welcome. · The official grand opening of the Centre Wellington Ontario Provincial Police Operations Centre will be held on Friday, April 29 at 2:00 pm. 470 County Rd. 18, Fergus. Public Welcome. · Several County staff were recognized at County Council by Bill McKim, Executive Director of the Ontario Municipal Management Institute, for receiving their Certified Municipal Manager Designation and/or supplemental career enhancements.

MAXIMIZE DIVERSION Scrap metal, tires and wood are all recyclable - don’t waste them.

Sort the material when loading your vehicle or trailer. This will make it easy to place it in the correct bins or piles at County of Wellington waste facilities.

Celebrating our

VOLUNTEERS The residents, staff and families of Wellington Terrace would like to thank all of the volunteers that donate their time to support the Second Time ‘Round store in downtown Elora.

Recently, Second Time ‘Round celebrated 15 years of business! It is the dedication, spirit and determination of our past and present volunteers that have made this unique store such a success.

Thank you to our extraordinary group of volunteers!

HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Second Time ‘Round is located at 136 Metcalfe Street in Elora.

General waste fees apply to scrap metal and wood. No charge for tires.

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

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

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