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SECOND SECTION TO THE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER

APRIL 30, 2010

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Wellington Jan Johnson, Chair for the Fergus Lions Club Home Garden Leisure & Sports Show

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 30, 2010

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) Shop Local program draw was held at Uptown CafĂŠ in Elora. Making the draw is store owner Noreen Winter (right), Fergus BIA representative Julia Tyndale-Biscoe (left). The winner is Joan Koop of Elora who won a $50 gift certificate to Cherry Hill Entertainment in Fergus. The FERA draw next week (May 3-5) a ballot will be drawn from Dr. Nancy Hopfner. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers!

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Hospice Wellness in Elora. Our Wellness Program is focused on reducing stress, providing support and sharing feelings for those living with a life threatening illness, their friends and family who are primary caregivers and those who are bereaved. Weekly Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. Tai Chi, Guided Imaginery, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki. Pre-registration required through Hospice 519-836-3921. All services are free. Heritage River Retirement Community at 25 Wellington Drive, Elora *** Saturday May 15 to Saturday May 29 during open hours. Longest Back Door Book Sale Ever! Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch will hold its annual Back Door Book Sale from Something for everyone! Fill a bag for $5.

APRIL 30 Art and Hobby Show 1-3 pm. Free! Exhibitors needed–book your table early! Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 519787-1814 for information and to register. *** Harriston Legion #296 Dinner. 5-7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12 $6, Preschoolers Free. Come on out and enjoy a home cooked meal. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** The Odd Couple - Female Version. Presented by Grey Wellington Theatre Guild at Harriston Town Hall Theatre. 7:30pm. May 1, 7 and 8. Matinees: May 2 and 9 at 2pm. For more information, or Visa/Mastercard sales, call the box office at 519-338-2778.

Encounter Evening. Come and join with us for an evening of Praise and Worship. Everyone Welcome 7:30pm. Marden Library and Community Centre Marden Road, R.R. 5 Guelph. For more information contact: Mike Gordon: 519-829-5424. *** Karaoke 8pm. The Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph.

Everyone 19+ welcome. *** Simplicity Parenting Lecture and Workshop with Author Kim John Payne M.Ed. Presented by Trillium Waldorf School, Guelph.

Lecture 7-9pm; Saturday May 1, Workshop 9 am - 1pm Norfolk United Church, Guelph. Singles $15/$30; Couples $25/$55; Students $10/$20. Childcare available Saturday. For more information and to register, visit www.trilliumwaldorfschool.com or contact Connie Watson at 519-821-5140. *** Fish Fry at Alma Community Hall Friday April 30, 5-7 pm. Fish

by Howell's. Tickets available at Alma Town Convenience store, need more info. call Doug at 519-846-0764. *** Greg Ernst and sons from Lunenburg Nova Scotia providing an evening of special music- Alma United Church, Rebecca Street Alma, 8pm. Free will offering. Need more info. call 519-8460135. *** Fish Fry at Holstein Knox Presbyterian Church 5-7pm. Adults $12, Children ages 6-12 $6.

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Saturday, May 8th at 7pm Sit down dinner | Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus $60 per person (cash bar) | Semi-formal dress Dance demonstration, door prizes, silent auction For tickets call: Russ Spicer (519) 843-1632 Scott Giddy (519) 831-2537 or any Fergus Elora Rotarian you know!

Sunday May 16, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

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Held at Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club and Fergus Elora Rotary Club

Calling all high school students! Join us for a half day of volunteer experience with a local community organization and get three hours towards your community service hours. Have fun with friends and make a difference in your community. For more information and to register, visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca/youth.aspx or call 519822-0912 *** Spring Craft and Bake Sale, 11am-4pm at the Guelph Legion, 919 York Rd. Free Parking and admission. Lunch available. *** Dinner and Dance - Listowel Legion, Parkview Gardens - Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment by Peter Irwin - Elvis Impersonator. $20/ person. *** The Opening Ceremony of Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre, 2pm. 6142 Wellington Rd. 29, RR4 Fergus. Open daily from 10am-5pm May 1- November 13. Telephone 519-843-6303. *** Basement Sale 8am-12pm St. James Anglican Church 171 Queen St.E. Fergus. *** Family Games Night at Knox Ospringe (corner of Hwy 24 & 25), 6pm for a pot luck supper followed by games at 7pm. Nora 519856-4453. *** Benefit dance for Groves Hospital Foundation. 7pm. Elora Legion, 110 Metcalfe St., Elora. Three live bands: Transit, Bill Beattie Band, The Greytones. Silent auction, and cash bar/food Tickets $15ea can be purchased at the Branch or 519-843-5852. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society will be handing out Free Green Legacy trees at Marden Community Centre grounds. 8am.

Plant Sale and Bake Table. Donations of food in clean, clear containers, and plants, labelled, if possible are appreciated. Call Jean 519-822-5289 for more info. *** Arthur Masonic Breakfast 8- 10am Masonic Hall, Edward Street, Arthur $6 per person. Everyone Welcome. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226 Jamboree. 2-5:30pm. Free admission. 519848-5702. *** Annual Indoor yard sale 8:30am- 1pm, 500 Whites Rd.,

Palmerston. Donations accepted Friday. Come out for our very extensive sale which includes plants and baking too. For more info. call 519-338-3920. *** Tips and Tools for Beginning Storytellers Workshop at the Arboretum, University of Guelph . Guest Instructor Ann Estill $55 - pre-register by calling 519-824-4120 ext. 52358. *** Organic Vegetable Gardening workshop at Everdale, 10am – 4pm.

Learn all you need to know to grow your own vegetables. $85.

Pre-registration required: www.everdale.org. *** Grandmothers' Necklace Book Launch. 2-4 pm at St.Philip's Lutheran Church 236 Woodhaven Road, Kitchener. Anthology of poetry and prose by award winning authors and other professional writers. All profits go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. *** Trash and Treasures Sale at St. John's United Church, Belwood.

8-11 a.m. Tables for rent. Phone Wendy 519-787-7658, or Church Office 519-843-1227. *** Giant garage sale sponsored by IODE - Royal Wyndham Chapter, 8am- 12noon, 185 Janefield Ave., Guelph. All proceeds to charities. *** Photo Car Rally at the Palmerston Legion, 1pm. 4 per team, dinner and prizes included. Call 519-338- 5896. Please bring a digital camera. Objective is to follow a predetermined route to take photos and answer trivia questions. Theme is the Clue board game. *** May 1 & 2- Elora Festival and Singers Annual Book Sale.

9:30am-5pm. Elora Curling Club. 60 David St. W., Elora. Free admission and parking. Over 50,000 gently used books, games, LPs, CDs, sheet music. 519-846-0331. *** St. Mary’s CLW Bake and trunk sale. 9am-2pm 267 Geddes St. Elora. Baked goods, garage sale items. *** The Rockwood Firefighters Association is hosting Yuk Yuks on Tour at the Rockmosa Community Centre. 6:30pm. For tickets call 519-856-8274. *** May 1 and 2, The Aberfoyle Junction 0-scale model railway show.

10am-4:30pm. Adults $8, Seniors and Students $6, Children $5.

Aberfoyle, on the east side of Brock Road, just opposite the gravel company, 1.5 KM north of Hwy 401, exit #299. Watch for road signs. Call 519-836-2720. *** Headwaters Hospital Auxiliary Teddy Bear Clinic at Headwaters Hospital. 10am - 1pm. Pony rides, Petting zoo, Face painting, BBQ, fish pond. Bring Teddy for a checkup. Free parking. *** Guelph Farmers' Market 7am - noon. Guelph Horticultural Society Plant Sale. Come early as plants sell out quickly. www.guelphhort.org. *** Electronics Recycling Event Day, 9am - 3pm at Harriston County Roads Garage, 9160 Wellington Rd. 5, Harriston. This service is provided at no charge-Wellington County ratepayers only. Food bank donations will be accepted. For a list of acceptable old electronics phone (519) 837-2601 or 1-866-899-0248. *** Jammin’ at the Drayton Legion - 2pm-6pm. Come to sing, play, dance or just enjoy. *** CANCELLED-Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh presents 17 year old country singer/songwriter, Laura Power and her band. 2 performances 2:30 and 8pm. *** Upper Grand Trailway Earth Day . Plant a Tree Build a Birdhouse.

Meet at the trailway parking lot 10am-1pm. For information call 519-928-2841. *** St. George’s ACW Salad Buffet and Bake Sale, Parish Hall Harriston 11am - 1pm. Lunch $10. Everyone Welcome.

MAY 2 Jamboree. Mount Forest Legion Br. 134. 1:30- 5:30pm, General Admission - $2, Roast Beef Dinner - $12 (including admission).

Musicians no admission, $5 for dinner. *** Hike For Hospice 2010. The Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph 12- 3pm. Call 519-836-3921 for more info. *** The Upper Credit Humane Society “Black Tie Event�. Public invited to this Open House featuring all black and black/white cats.12-5pm at the Shelter, 5383 Trafalgar Road, Erin. www.uppercredit.com 519-833-2287. *** The Guelph Model Railroad Society Model Railroad Show 10am-4pm at the club at 50 Crimea St. $5 for adults and kids 12 and under free. *** Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Kenilworth, 8pm. Admission: by donation only. All proceeds will go to Jim and Susan Stewart, who earlier this year, lost their home and contents to fire. Penny table, draws and light lunch. Everyone welcome.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 30, 2010 PAGE THREE

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ENTERTAINMENT Opening night for High School Musical sets the stage right

by Marie Male ST. JACOBS - High School Musical as presented by Drayton Entertainment is what live theatre was intended to be.

The audience gets a glimpse of joy, a spectacular step out of reality, and lasting inspiration tempered with hope. Serendipitously, it rights the wrongs of our own high school musicals, often a fiasco of old fogey music and drama club kids on overdrive.

Music is the tie that binds basketball star Troy (David Cotton) and academic ace Gabriella (Melissa O’Neil) when they meet at a karaoke competition.

They audition for roles in East High’s musical, much to the chagrin of the the drama club members, brainiacs, and the "sport posse" jocks who defend their own territory.

Much energy is required in these efforts and the talented performers spend it all on spirited song and dance while learning some life lessons.

This stage production is adapted from an original movie script by Peter Barsocchini. A formula for success, the show was presented to Disney as an old fashioned but contemporary musical combining elements of Grease, West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet.

Canadian Idol winner O’Neil returns after last year’s more than sold out run. From her hit single Alive to the Toronto production of Dirty Dancing, experience has her as polished and poised as Juliet while retaining the youthful innocence and raw singing talent that brought her fame. Her voice is faultless and strong, and we want to hear more of it.

Legion to host benefit for Groves Hospital ELORA - The Elora Legion Branch 229 is hosting a benefit dance and silent auction for the Groves Hospital Foundation.

The May 1 evenings organizing chairman Al Soligo said in an interview there will be three bands and the patio will be open. There will be a barbecue available, as well as other snacks.

The three bands performing are Transit, Bill Beattie Band, and The Greytones.

The event starts at 7pm and

will run to 1am.

Soligo said there were nearly 40 merchants who made donations to the silent auction, ranging from items to gift certificates, and there are goods available to suit many tastes.

Tickets are $15, per person and available in Fergus at Ron Wilkin Jewellers, and in Elora at Royal Canadian Legion.

For more information, visit www.eloralegion.ca, or call 519-843-5852 or 519-8461011.

David Cotton, also returning from last year’s show, looks like a typical teen heartthrob a la Zac Efron from the mega movie version. His singing voice blends well with his partner as in What I’ve Been Looking For. Drama queen Sharpay, played by Lisa Lennox, is a spitfire of comedy, dance, and sass.

In her Drayton Entertainment debut, we hope to see more of her talented comic timing, nuances, and remarkable dancing as she preaches "picking the right clique".

Her evil twin brother, Ryan, is played with depth and exuberance by Chad McNamara, a wonderful dancer as well.

Amelia Sirianni is endearing as Kelsi, the shy brains behind their own high school musical. Susan Johnston Collins, as that gloriously eccentric drama teacher that we remember, commands the stage and provides much to laugh about.

David Connolly also returns as director and choreographer of this production and it is apparent he is up to the task; perchance a labour of love as well.

With many Drayton Entertainment theatre credits, he also directed several TV shows such as How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria and feature films such as Bollywood/Hollywood.

Music director Peter Aylin leads the talented band through boisterous show tunes, tender love songs, and fun pop music.

The set by Julia Tribe is so typically high school the audi-

Memories of high school - David Cotton and Melissa O’Neil star in High School Musical. ence simply presumes they are in one.

Drayton Entertainment has filled a need to offer youth something in the arts by casting 64 area high school students with the professional cast.

They are given the opportunity to take turns performing in four P.E.P. (Performance Education Program) squad groups. With the help of squad director Michelle Black, they are barely discernable from the pros.

High School Musical is playing at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse as the theatre in

Golf tournament to help kids running on May 15 GUELPH – Golfers can now register for the 15th annual Fore Our Kids golf tournament that will take place at the Victoria East Golf Club on May 18.

Fore Our Kids is a tournament hosted by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, which raises funds for local children in need.

Many children in the community do not have the opportunity to "be a kid" and meet new friends at summer camp or through sports or music lessons. The program is aimed at subsidizing or paying in full registration fees for those kids

so they can experience a part of childhood that many take for granted. The goal is to provide all children in need with access to programs and experiences for their well being.

“The best part of the trip was going to the Hard Rock Café. I would totally do it again as it was a trip of a lifetime.

Thank you for your support on making it possible for me to go,” said a student who was able to attend his grade 8 trip to Ottawa.

Participants in the Fore Our Kids golf tournament will have 18 holes of golf with a cart, a lunch and dinner, registration gifts, and the chance to win

Laura Power concert cancelled HILLSBURGH - The Laura Power concert scheduled for here at the Century Church Theatre on May 1 has been cancelled.

The announcement was

made by Brian Stutz, the president Stutz Entertainment Services Inc. on April 22.

There was no explanation given, except “unforeseen circumstances.”

prizes. The tournament begins with registration at 11am on May 18. If a team signs up and pays to participate before April 15, it will save 10% on the tournament fees - a foursome will golf for $540 or an individual for $135.

Registration for the tournament is available online at www.childrensfoundation.org or by calling 519-826-9551.

Individuals who want to attend just the dinner pay $45, but they are also able to make a donation to the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington online or by phone.

The Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament has raised over

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$120,000 for the camp program since it began in 1996. Every child helped is part of Guelph and Wellington County. Each dollar raised goes to helping a child in Guelph and Wellington.

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

Ticket outlets: Harriston Home Hardware; Blooms ‘n’ Things, Palmerston; Garrett’s Hardware, Clifford; Pandora’s Pantry, Listowel and Shopper’s Drug Mart, Mount Forest

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Lions Club prepared for a different type of show in 34th year

Some things will be different in the 34th annual Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show - but a good deal will also be familiar to the thousands of people expected to visit the sportsplex May 5, 6, and 7.

The project started when the Fergus arena was first constructed, and the show has continued to grow each year, starting with 75 exhibitors. Last year the show hosted over 165

displays and exhibits.

The biggest issue facing the club this year is the reconfiguration of the booth spaces because of construction to the original ice surface.

The show’s chairman is brand new, too. Jan Johnson noted in an interview, though, that she has worked with former chairman Larry Wainwright for two years, so she feels comfortable in her new role. As well, she has worked at the St. Jacobs Market as an assistant manager in the past, and she is quite comfortable working with vendors.

Johnson said there will likely be a few less exhibitors

because of the space, but the Lions are going to use the entire community hall instead of just half of it like last year, and they will also have vendors positioned in the streetscape of the sportsplex. She expects there will be lots for visitors to see and do. And, she expects next year’s show, once construction is completed, to again be bigger and better than ever.

The club did have to give up something this year - and it did so - reluctantly. The annual fish fry had to be cancelled.

Johnson said that was strictly because of a space shortage and the construction, and she promised the club is satisfied

Groves Hospital Volunteer Association and Groves Hospital Foundation provide services and financial support to

with that decision “as long as people know it will be back next year.”

She said there were rumours about that the entire show was cancelled this year, but it is only the fish fry, and only for one year.

“We’ve got a waiting list,” she said of vendors. “We always have one.”

The show operates on a first come, first serve basis, but there are five groups that have been to every show, and they are all back this year, she said.

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Those five are: the OPP; James Keating Construction, of Elora; Lloyd Scott Enterprises, of Alma; Culligan Water Systems, of Guelph; and Royal City Grand Location.

Johnson said there will be lots of other attractions.

She said one that was particularly popular last year was a man who offered flooring that can be used to skate on with ice skates. She said he is returning in Pad B this year, and, she remembered “He was awesome.”

The flooring allows people to skate, even in their basement, and she said, “It’s good

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Johnson said there are new vendors and displays, too, and one never knows what will intrigue visitors the most.

ReMax will be returning with its hot air balloon, offering an aerial view of the grounds, weather permitting.

As usual, the event is free, and people are asked to bring a donation to the local food bank as admission. The club has presented the food bank with tons of food over the years from the show.

The show runs from 6 to 10pm on the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Johnson said the show’s success comes partly from curiosity about what is new, and the desire to save some money by finding a deal.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 30, 2010 PAGE NINE

Lions Club works throughout the year on special projects

FERGUS - The Home and Leisure Show is certainly one of the biggest events hosted by the Fergus Lions Club, but it is not the only project the group runs throughout the year.

There are other activities that allow the members to raise funds for special projects.

One of the longest standing enterprises is the Lions Club working with Cogeco Cable Inc. to present TV BINGO in Fergus and Elora. That game

has been running for years on Channel 14. The game runs every Wednesday night at 7pm, from September to April.

Club secretary Gary Waterhouse said in an interview the Bingo helped pay off the Lions Club’s pledge of $25,000 to Groves Hospital.

He noted that pledge was fulfilled about a year ago, after only five years, and now the club is working to raise another $50,000 pledge.

Bingo cards are available at many local shops in Fergus and Elora, with three cards for $4.

A more recent project that has also proved to be a great success is the Grand River Arboretum. At that location, trees

are planted to honour the achievements, lives and memories of special people through the plantings and plaques.

Waterhouse said most of the plantings take place in October, and the project was so successful that it is near ending the project at that location.

He said a club member has mentioned that the Arboretum lands will likely have the plantings completed by this year.

The Grand River Arboretum was initiated by the Fergus Lions Club. To view the beauty spot, take St. Andrew Street to the plaza on the west side of Fergus and turn south on Beatty Line toward the Grand

River. The Arboretum is located south of Colquhoun Street, between Beatty Line S. and Johnson Street South.

The Lions Club also provides activities for youths, particularly a skate-a-thon every February.

“Youth is definitely one of our main concerns,” Waterhouse said of the club.

Each year, the four local public schools go the the Fergus sportsplex to take part in the skate-a-thon, and the club even takes into account the vagaries of the weather. Snow days are rebooked. continued on page 10

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From bingos to tree planting, there is always something to do continued from page 9 The schools are: - St. Joseph; - John Black; - Victoria Terrace; and - J.D. Hogarth.

The money raised in the skate-a-thon is shared, too. The Lions Club uses some of it for its community projects, and each school gets a portion, too, for its own use.

Waterhouse said of the fundraising, “Ninety per cent of what we raise is used in the community.� He said the club continues its involvement with youth by sponsoring sports teams as well as the hospital.

The club also sponsors public speaking competitions in the local high school, and offers volunteering opportuni-

ties with its annual road cleanups.

Last, but certainly not least, the Fergus Lions Club annually hosts a Walk for Dog Guides.

Proceeds from the home show will help support the following club projects: • Lions Foundation of Canada (Service Dogs for the visually impaired, hearing impaired and special needs) • Lion Club International Foundation • Sight First II program for the blind • Groves Memorial Community Hospital Foundation • Grand River Arboretum • Wilkie Park

• Lions Quest Drug and Bullying Awareness Program for Youth • International Lions Youth Exchange • Assistance to the Diabetes Association • Lions Camp Dorset (Kidney Dialysis Camp) • Lake Joseph CNIB Camp • Centre Wellington Community Food

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Lions Foundation of Canada raises funds for guide dogs

The Fergus Lions Club annually hosts a Walk for Dog Guides every year, starting at the Forfar Ball Diamond on Gartshore Street.

The Fergus Club works every year with the Canadian Lions Foundation of Canada to raise funds for dog guides.

It takes many resources to raise, train and place a highly skilled dog guide - from learning basic house manners to honing skills required of them in service.

It can cost up to $25,000 to train a dog guide.

All dogs are provided at no cost to recipients. That is why it raises funds through the Purina Walk for Dog Guides.

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides has been serving Canadians with disabilities to increase their mobility, safety and independence since 1983. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is a “paws-on” operation.

It raises most of its puppies and places them in foster homes for their first year.

Once matured, the dogs are selected and trained for six to eight months, which is then followed by recipients staying at the foundation for two to four

weeks to be matched and learn how to work with their new dog guide partners.

All of the formal training, residences and administration is based in the Oakville headquarters and there is a local connection, with puppy and training facilities in Breslau.

The foundation has four programs: - canine vision dog guides; - hearing ear dog guides; - special skills dog guides; and - seizure response dog guides.

For those with a visual impairment, the help of a canine vision dog guide to navigate streets, buildings and transit means people can travel

more widely and independently with greater confidence.

For someone with hearing loss, a hearing ear dog guide offers reassurance people will be alerted to important everyday sounds, such as a baby’s cry, a knock at the door or an activated smoke alarm.

For those with physical or medical disabilities (such as muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, etc.), a special skills dog guide offers greater independence and mobility by picking up dropped items or helping the clients into or out of bed.

Seizure response dog continued on page 12

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Lions Foundation of Canada raises funds for guide dogs continued from page 11 guides are trained to bark continually until help arrives, or they will activate an alert system in the home in the event of a seizure.

Depending on the specific needs of the client, a seizure response dog may also be trained in similar skills as special skills dogs, such as helping clients into or out of bed or picking up dropped items.

The skills of the highly trained dogs mean that Canadians who regularly have seizures can live safer, more independent lives.

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is a national event with

approximately 180 walks in communities across Canada.

The Fergus Lions Club has been a participant for many years.

The event is the Canadian Lions Foundation’s largest single fundraiser.

The national organization has partnered with NestlĂŠ Purina PetCare Canada, which has supported the foundation from the beginning.

Thanks to that company and other national sponsors, 100% of the funds raised by local Lions Clubs goes directly to the work of training and providing Dog Guides. continued on page 13

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Funds for guide dogs ice in the community.�

It currently has 41 members, but he added it is always looking for more people.

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Centre treasure d. ) and returns with pharmacy) and won at the local It originally and Share” that for the “Show the only quilts In fact, she says teaming for Excellence are tal capi- receipts rent gains, bankrup up is held at the in and any T4 if last September fair in Fergus end of each meeting tcy, self still the one on her her house are clinics for to offer two free employ they are and working. ment/rental seniors. bed . win at the District went on to income she is just finishin and the one Foster’s quilts cannot be complet Both will be The information 7 compe- entered have g. ed. tition in Novemb taken at She accepted her Conestoga Crest held at the in competitions been the The er. clinic will be brought clinic is open from prize winmainly retirement to at the Fergus It then compete 9:30 to the facility, located back 11:30am, but Fall Fair, Owen ning rosette and a cheque Community Resourc at 81 Wood people must provincial districtsd against the Sound Fair’s for Street in $500 from book e Centre Andrew Taylor, Drayton. an appoint in Fergus for vention in Toronto at the con- Labour and Fruits of our past fair ambassa a processThe clinic will ment time. ing. Arrange The first is an International , of which Plowing dor and curbe filled on a income tax ments will there were 15 rent clinic, presiden Matches first be made to deliver districts eligible come first served during which t of . the returns Agricultural Society.the Fergus Community She has won the back Seniors should basis.

Resource Centre numerous bring all This to the Conestoga Crest. is offering pertinen See photo on page clinic is open to 2. returns free to complete tax pletion t documents for com- in the area. Please all seniors of the forms, includin of charge. call g Seniors Centre the SIN cards, T4s

by Chris Daponte if on a fixed for Excellence this encourages MAPLETON it.”

Continued on page A proposal to changeTWP. He 6 But the town- posed was referring to the pro- replied Mayor John Green ship’s fees and wind new charge for if charges bylaw wind- million a developer has $2- the and solar power projects, generated some mills greater Drayton and mayor at their disposa debate among than three the Moorefield l he leave those suggested council Hall, councillors last megawatts in approve week. size, which is doubts a $20,000 fee would a stated as $10 for be bylaw until sections out of the fundrais special price for would s the fee increases it Councillor Bruce much of a deterren ing dances has every $1,000 be making “a after the meeting t in moving Whale of construc began the discussi huge misforward with been take.” and removed amend tion value. on the . a The regular fee wind or solar by saying bylaw later. there are “a lot energy project.

Whale noted 3MW for rental of the of Councillor Mike Hall rentals hall only is up is very proposed changes holes” in the large and question Downey Green from Council said told $294 the township lor Jim Curry to the “windcouncil there to $300 for ed if a mills” section is trying to $20,000 charge then location asked why of the on a $2-million will be a meeting sometim s, as is the fee both encourage more rentals, e in fees were some hall rental hall windmi “Are we trying bylaw.

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Councillor about the Green power proit?” Whale asked. to discourage jects, which Lynch replied director Larry said given the Dennis Craven carry the same Energy Act. For example, “I’m not sure the idea is to state of disrepai he said if the proposed charge. make the charge Noting the townshi r for hall rentals of the Moorefield hall, includ- township charged $10 and p does not have much renting the drivewa experience with the same for all groups. y and parking ed the hall 10 times, it would lot, it For both the PMD be better than charging Arena in place is not a very enticing $50 and renting it once. to rent - and if council Main St. W. Continued on page Palmerston 2

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Based on James’ forthcoming book, What Disturbs Our Blood: A Son’s Quest to Redeem the Past, the presentation will focus on what so darkened John’s reputation that his memory has been “all but erased.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Drayton Entertainment seeks talented youngster for On Golden Pond DRAYTON – Is your son a character? If so, he may have the chance of a lifetime to nurture his creativity in a professional production this spring at the renowned Drayton Festival Theatre.

Award-winning Drayton Entertainment is looking for a young boy between the ages of 12 and 15, who looks and can play a 13 year old in the role of a Billy Ray, in the production of On Golden Pond.

In that story, retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer spend every summer at their home on Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter visits,

bringing along her 13-year-old son. The relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine to give the play a unique insight into the modern family.

“This is a wonderful experience for any child, whether it’s a building block in their career or simply for their personal development,” said the theatre’s artistic director Alex Mustakas.

An open audition will be held at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on May 3 from 6 to

8pm. Interested performers should prepare a short monologue, and bring along a recent photo.

Previous acting experience is an asset, but will not be required.

Mustakas pointed out that there is a significant time commitment required for the lucky child selected to be a company member. The child will be expected to attend occasional rehearsals from May 24 through June 7.

He will then appear in every performance of On Golden Pond, Tuesday through Saturday, from June 8 to June

26 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Parents will need to make arrangements with the child’s school to accommodate the performance schedule.

However, Mustakas noted the rewards are plentiful.

Research shows through the performing arts children are able to learn such skills as selfconfidence, co-operation, understanding of peers, and above all, a renewed sense of self.

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“This lucky young performer will have the chance to work with some of the most talented professionals in the industry,” says Mustakas. “It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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Tournament winners - On March 28, Gorge Karate in Elora hosted its 25th annual tournament, or Shiai in Japanese.

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Money (2007), Corpse (2006), The Buddy Holly Story (2003 and 2006), Lost In Yonkers (2005), and The Cemetery Club (2004). Furfaro will be in attendance at the audition.

The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is located at 40 Benjamin Road East in Waterloo.

No appointments are necessary Mustakas encourages all interested children to attend the audition.

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ORANGEVILLE - The Teddy Bear Clinic at Headwaters Hospital Auxiliary here is a long standing event where children can bring their Teddy bears and dolls to the hospital for a medical “check up.”

The doctors and nurses volunteer their time to help make the kids feel comfortable with the hospital environment.

On the lawn at the hospital there will be pony rides and a petting zoo so the young patrons can also become familiar with animals in different ways.

The charge for a check up is a toonie a patient. Pony rides are $1 and the petting zoo is free though treats for the animals will be on sale. There will be free parking, face painting, hot dogs, and lots of fun for the young participants. There will be draws for brand new teddy bears and a fish pond.

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Continuous service. Advance tickets please. Call Clara at 519291-2736. For takeout or delivery, call Beatrice at 519-291-5703. *** Free Drop-in Blood Pressure Clinic 10am-12noon. All welcome!

Learn To Play Pool 2pm. Learn To Play Chess 2pm. Call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 519-787-1814 for info. or to register. *** 5th Annual Greenlands Centre Wellington Conference: Elora Community Centre, 8:30am-12noon. Topic: Sustainable Community Plan. Pre-registration required: gcw@sentex.ca or 519-787-2805. No charge: continental breakfast and light lunch. *** St. John’s United Church Belwood Annual Spring Luncheon.

11:30am-1pm. Tickets $10 at the door, takeout available. Call 519-843-3698. *** 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian troops. In honour of the Canadians' efforts and sacrifices, we invite you to join us in a celebration of the achievements of those who served.Guelph Legion, 919 York Rd., Guelph at 10:30am. We hope to raise the Canadian flag at 11am.

MAY 6 May 6-8 - artcetera 2010 – Fundraising Art Auction, Elora Centre For the Arts; Silent and Live auction of unique art pieces in benefit of the Centre. 519-846-9698. *** Connections Fiber Artists are hosting The Ontario Network of Needleworkers. Open to the public, 10am - 3:30pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph. Free. *** Belwood Country Jamboree at Belwood Hall at 7:30pm. Come play, come dance, come sing, or just listen. For info. phone 519843-6111. *** Puslinch Optimist Club Annual Fish Fry. 5-7:30pm at the Puslinch Community Centre, Aberfoyle. Adults $12, children $6. Tickets at the door. Call 519-821-4256 for more info. *** John Black is celebrating 50 years of education and memories!

Past students, teachers and community members are invited to walk the halls of their past, have a piece of cake and watch our special play about the history of the Pierpoint Settlement at our Open House 6-8pm. Join us for a blast from the past! *** May 6,7,8 - Erin Community Theatre is pleased to present Norm Foster's "Office Hours" 8pm and May 8 at 2pm. Centre 2000, Erin. For tickets call: 519-855-6748.

MAY 7 Optimist Club of Puslinch, Community Euchre. 7:30pm. At the Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Refreshments provided. 50/50 draw. All Welcome. *** Live Band 8pm at The Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph. Rock the night away with Thom Murray and Fugitive.

Everyone 19+ welcome. *** Taoist Tai Chi™ Open House- To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, the seniors of the Guelph location are hosting an Open House at 54 Cardigan St. Guelph, 12-2pm. Further details Tel: 519-836-7390.

MAY 8 The Rainbow Chorus concert, “Two Fires Singing” 8pm. at Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph. For more information, please visit our website www.rainbowchorus.ca or contact Marg at 519-836-0860. *** “It’s all Good” Benefit Dinner and Dance. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood. Dinner 6pm, Dance 9pm. Adults $25 or $55 /couple, Seniors $25 or $45/couple, children 5-12 $12, preschoolers free. Call 519-856-9419 or 519-856-9650 for tickets or info. *** Plant sale of mostly perennials at Guelph Township Horticultural Society stand at Guelph Farmer’s Market 7am – Noon. Donated plants may be taken before May 7th to Ruby Thompson’s. Jean: 519-822-5289. *** Fergus Elora Rotary Club Dinner and Dance with the Toronto All Star Big Band. Cocktails:6:30pm, Dinner: 7pm. Dress - semi formal/business. $60 /person. Tickets available from Club members or Russ Spicer 519-843-1632, Scott Giddy 519-831-2537. ***

Live band 2pm. The Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph.

By popular demand, Thom Murray and Fugitive. Everyone 19+ welcome. *** Arthur Lions’ Club 13th Annual Duck Race. Activities, food booth, free hot dogs. Opens at 10am. Get your tickets from a Lions member. 519-848-5904. *** Arkell Community Yard Sale. Bargains and deals to be found!

7:30am-12noon. The sale covers Arkell Rd from Victoria Rd. S to Watson Rd. S. Rain or shine. Lots of treasures to be found. All ages welcome. *** MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Carnation Day. No Frills, Mount Forest, Ont. 9:30am- 2:30pm. 5 stem mini carnation bouquets $5. Potted carnations $5 each. Smiles Free.

Wilbees Mothers Day Dance, Harriston Legion #296, Harriston, 9pm - 1am. Admission $12. For more information call 519-3382843. *** Euchre Tournament, Guelph Legion, 919 York Road, Guelph, 519-822-1565, a joint event being arranged between the LA Sports Committee and Branch Sports Committee. *** The Aberfoyle Junction 0-scale model railway show. 10am4:30pm. Adults $8, Seniors and Students $6, Children $5.

Aberfoyle, on the east side of Brock Road, just opposite the gravel company, 1.5 KM north of Hwy 401, exit #299. Watch for road signs. Call 519-836-2720. *** Old Time Dance 8pm - 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Troubadors. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur.

Face Painting • Bounce Castle Mini Putt Golf • Band • Food Booth Fish Pond • Activities Activities & Food Booth OPEN 10 am Race at 2 pm. FREE Hot Dogs for the Kids!

St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean

TRAINING SCHEDULE Level First Aid & Level C CPR/AED May 28, 29 & 30 June 18, 19 & 20

- Babysitter Course • For 11-15 year olds • Held Saturdays • May 1 • June 5 All Courses held at

St. John Ambulance Training Facility.

66 County Rd. 7 (lower level) Elora

For Info call 519-846-8704

MAY 9 Mother's Day 5K run in Fergus starting at 9am. Proceeds of the run to benefit Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. Participants may register at 479 St. Patrick St.,W. 7:30-8:45am. Runners and their families are invited to the awards ceremony, snacks and refreshments at Beattie Park following the run.

MAY 10 Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting and Spring Flower Show. Harriston-Minto Auditorium, 7:30pm. Speaker: Shirley Kock of Gorrie, ON. Refreshments & door prizes. *** May 10 and 11- Saugeen Power Squadron is presenting VHS Radio Operator’s Course. Walkerton Library. Contact: Jim Hazlehurst 519-881-0415. fhazlehurst@sympatico.ca.

MAY 11 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. *** Mother - Daughter - Son Pot luck at Alma United Church, 6:30pm . Rebecca St., Alma. 519-846-5250.

MAY 12 Rockwood and District Lioness Euchre and Bridge Night.

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

Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Waterloo Rural Women annual spring Ladies Night Out at Woolwich Community Health Centre 7:30. Jennifer Moore talking on Container Gardening. Free, but please bring some perennial plants from your garden that can be exchanged for different specimens from someone else’s flower bed. Refreshments. Need more info. call 519-664-3794 ext. 237. *** Spark of Brilliance Centre 5th annual Fashion Show. 7:30-9pm Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus. Contact Dianne at 519-843-5742 ext 561 for more information. *** Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Storytelling at the Boathouse. 8pm Come listen to tales new and old by the river. Short open mic time.

This month's theme “All that glitters”. Special Guest: Adwoa Badoe. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017. *** Euchre, Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519-338-2843.

MAY 13 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Heritage Lecture #4: Elora Centre For the Arts; Heritage Centre Wellington: Our Past Tomorrow – conserving Centre Wellington’s historical buildings and landscapes. 519-846-9698. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30 pm. $2.50 includes lunch and prizes.

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Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Find the answer below.

HOROSCOPES - For the first week of May ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 This week will be a positive one, Aries.

That’s thanks to your inherent tendency to be hardworking in all aspects of life.

Your level of motivation can’t be topped.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Financial gains will increase this week, Taurus. This could be due to work with friends or siblings, which enables your cash flow to grow. Now’s the time for purchase power.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You could find your thought patterns are a little more unrealistic than in weeks past, Gemini. Don’t make careless decisions that you will regret later on.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, this week you prove more assertive than ever before. It could be because you have your eyes on a prize and you’re ready to make your goals a reality.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Finances are of the utmost importance, Leo. You need to enforce financial planning in your life and avoid any form of speculation. Otherwise you could be in trouble.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 You will find overall stability and happiness with your family life, Scorpio. Rather than letting work pressures lead your life, focus more on your home relationships.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 You will experience some challenges and hurdles this week, Sagittarius, but they are nothing that will keep you down for long. Help from a friend gets you out of a pickle.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Positive things outweigh the negative ones this week, Capricorn. That’s a good thing for you, seeing as you’ve needed to turn your luck around.

Leo is a pest on Tuesday.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 A reunion with a friend could increase your income in an unexpected way, Aquarius. Gains can come out of the blue and from sources you never imagined.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Your mind is angry and unsettled, Pisces.

Do not make any major decisions while you are feeling aggressive. It could prove troublesome.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Expect some levels of pressure and stress to rise this week, Virgo. Health issues may infringe on your ability to do your work to the best of your ability.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will experience growth due to a lot of hard work and dedication.

While this week may seem all about getting ahead, there is some time for kicking back as well.

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Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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May 11

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May 12

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May 13

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May 18

9:30 a.m.

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May 25

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

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 2 - 8, 2010 Watch for your copy of the County of Wellington’s Emergency Preparedness Guide.

Available in the Wellington Advertiser!

VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY BRANCH FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION! Enter a draw for an emergency kit!

NOAA WEATHER RADIO DRAW Visit your municipal office to enter for a chance to win!

BE PREPARED. An Emergency Preparedness Guide for Wellington County Residents

YOUR BASIC 72 HOUR EMERGENCY KIT SHOULD INCLUDE: • Water – 2 litres/person/day • Non-Perishable Food items; canned and dried goods • Manual Can Opener • Flashlight/batteries or crank flashlight • Portable radio/batteries or crank radio • First Aid Kit • Extra Car Keys • Cash and coins for pay phones • Important Personal Papers • Extra seasonal clothing and footwear • Toiletries • Analog telephone • Blankets (Mylar type) • Medications • Whistle • Playing cards, games (travel size), books

COUNTY OF WELLINGTON 74 WOOLWICH STREET GUELPH ON N1H 3T9 519.837.2600 ext. 3322 www.wellington.ca

For a complete list, visit: www.wellington.ca.

Visit Environment Canada’s www.GetPrepared.ca website for more safety tips.

CONTACT: Linda Dickson, Community Emergency Management Coordinator (519) 846-8058 lindad@wellington.ca

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

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