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Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club - Elora Curling Club Mondays 1pm & Thursday 7pm

Fri. May 17

Fish fry at Mount Forest United Church. Continuous serve 5-7pm.

Take-outs available. Adults $13, students $7, preschoolers free.

Tickets at the church house 519-323-1910. *** Alma United Church Yard Sale. 10am-7pm, Sat 9am-noon.

Downtown Alma. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226. Wing Night 6–8pm. All You Can Eat $14. No take-outs. Entertainment by The Travellers.

Sat. May 18

Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Bill Beattie Band. *** Elora Mohawks Garage Sale. 15 Ross St., Elora. 8am-2pm.

Reasonable donations only. Also donated items welcome. Call Doug at 519-362-8006.

Sun. May 19

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Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.

Everyone is welcome. *** Belwood and District Lions 7th annual Toll Bridge collection at the Belwood Lake bridge on behalf of Canadian Diabetes. *** Jamboree. Harriston Legion Branch # 296. Admission $5. Doors open at noon. Entertainment 1pm. Supper $10, 4:30pm. Musicians, Singers, Dancers and Spectators Welcome. Call 519-338-2843.

tues. May 21

Guelph Connections Concert. 4:30pm St. George’s Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. Elspeth Durward (violin), Marlena Tureski (cello) and Talisa Blackman (piano), playing Beethoven Trio Op.11 and Frank Bridge Cello Sonata. FREE ADMISSION. Complete schedule at www.saintgeorge.ca. Contact: 519-8221366. *** Cancer Support Group, Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St., S. Fergus.

Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out -1st Wednesday of each month. Wheel chair accessible. Please contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213. *** Guelph Twp. Horticultural Society Spring Flower, vegetable show and meeting at 7:30pm. Entries to be in place by both adult and youth members from 6:30-7:30pm. Memberships may be purchased that night. 519-822-5289. Refreshments. Door prizes. *** Until May 25 - Large used book sale - Grand Valley Public Library, 4 Amaranth ST. E. Grand Valley. Open during regular business hours. Cash only. Proceeds go towards the purchase of new material for the library. 519-928-5622.

WED. May 22

Guelph-Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO). Illustrated talk: A Breton Farm Restored. Doug Haines at 7:00 pm. 10 Carden Street, Guelph. Contact: Daphne Wainman-Wood, daphne@taloarchitect.ca. No charge; all welcome

Thurs. May 23

Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest. 7:30pm - $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Arthur Horticultural Youth Society meeting 6-7pm. 173 Domville St. Arthur 519-848-5806 New members welcome.

Fri. May 24

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Arthur United Church Women spring yard sale / bake sale on Friday and Saturday. Rain date Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1. *** Ladies Coffee Hour in Rockwood, last Friday of the month, 9:3011:30am. Everyone welcome. St. John’s Anglican Church, 112 Guelph St. For more info. call 519-856-9211. *** Euchre. 7:30pm. Masonic Hall, 310 St.Andrew St. E., Fergus.

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The Guelph Celtic Orchestra Season Wrap Up Performance & Ceilidh Dance. Directed by Fiona McCairley featuring Canadian Stepdancers at 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion 57 Watson Parkway South. $15 in advance /$20 at the door. Visit www.guelphceltic. ca *** Guelph Enabling Garden Annual Plant and Compost Sale from 9am. to 2pm. 29 Waterworks Place off York Road. All proceeds go to support the Garden programs. *** Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Bill Beattie. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per plate. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, juice, tea, coffee. *** Grand Valley Lions 18th annual Duck Race. 2pm and ends in Hereward Park, Grand Valley. Food and refreshments available with pony rides, bouncy castle, live band, children’s games, antique tractor show and much more. For more info. go to www. grandvalleylions.com or contact any Grand Valley Lion.

*** Johnny Heaman Band Spring Dance. Harriston Legion Branch 296. Admission $12/ person. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** May 25 & 26. Belwood and District Lions 33rd annual Pike Derby on Lake Belwood. First prize is $2000. Last year the event raised $7000 for charitable donations. Information at www.belwoodlions.org. *** St. John’s Anglican Church, Rockwood. Garage and Plant Sale (Highway 7 and Main Street) 8am-noon. Contact the church for more info. at 519-856-9211. *** Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society annual ‘Ducky Day Plant Sale’. Church of Christ, Amaranth St. 8am-noon. Stay in town for the ‘duck drop’ in the river at 2pm. *** The Spring Bling Thing. Once loved jewellery and Accessory Sale and Tea. 10am-2pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George St, W. Fergus, All proceeds to the Children of Haiti. *** Glen Soderholm in concert. 8pm. Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec St., Guelph. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Call 519-821-0141 to reserve. *** Stompin’ Tom Tribute. Doors open at 7pm. $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Call Hank 519-848-3512 or Legion 519-848-5052. *** The Elora Lions are holding their Spring Fireworks Fundraiser, at the Grand River Raceway on County Road 21 in Elora. Local live entertainment for young children will be available. Admission is a minimum donation of $2 per person with proceeds of this year’s event going to Community and Lions projects. Gates open at 7pm. Fireworks begin after sunset.

Sun. May 26

Elora Writers’ Festival 2013 - Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St., Elora. 1-4pm. Tickets: $20. 519-843-4391. *** Chase the Tornado 10K running road race Grand Valley. Grand Valley Community Centre. BBQ and awards follow the race.

Also a 5k walk and free kid’s fun run. ChasetheTornado.com.

Registration: registrationsonline.ca. *** Peace of Minds Walk for Schizophrenia and Psychosis.

Registration 2:30pm. Guest Speaker Brett Batton. Call 226-7807839 for pledge forms. *** The 3rd Annual Food Cycle Ride. Support the Centre Wellington Food Bank. Registration 8am; Ride starts at 9:30am. Elora Public School on Mill St. E. Road and rail trail routes. Choice of distances. Fees from $15-$55 and will be waived if pledge targets reached. Call 226-820-4475. *** “Song of the Grand� - a fabulous musical of life and love written and performed by George Hall songwriter, singer and pianist accompanied by an outstanding soprano. 7pm, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus. Tickets: $20 per person. Contact 519-843-2141. *** Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides.

Kissing Bridge Trail, Arthur Street entrance, Elmira - 9am. Prizes - refreshments. Open to all ages, fitness levels with or without a dog are welcome to participate. For more info. call 519 669-5084.

Fergus & Marsville Lions Club event at Forfar Ball Park from 12pm - 5pm. Visit www.ferguslionsclub.org for more information. *** The Eden Mills Presbyterian Church 151st Anniversary celebration. 10:15am. Rev. Brice Martin will be the guest speaker. Come help us celebrate and join us for lunch after the service. *** The 10th Annual Shamrock Shuffle Run and Walk Event - proceeds raised in support of EWCS and Erin District High School Athletics Department. For information visit www.eastwellingtoncommunityservices.com.

Mon. May 27

Victoria Park Seniors Centre: New Members’ Talk & Tour @ 1pm. Interested in learning more about the Seniors Centre? Call 519-787-1814 to register. Free. *** Until June 1, community members are invited to drop off their used Passenger, Light Truck and Agricultural tires for free at Erin Auto Recyclers to support the Sunshine Foundation of Canada.

Tues. May 28

Erin Legion, Branch 442. 12:30pm. Country time Jamboree. Get your dancing feet warmed up and ready for some good old time country music followed by a roast beef dinner at 5pm. *** Guelph Connections Concert. 4:30pm. St. George’s Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. Schweigen Trio, playing Brahms Trio No.2 in C Major; Shostakovich Trio No.2 in E minor. Free admission.Visit www.saintgeorge.ca. Contact: 519-822-1366. *** Arthur and Area Historical Society Meeting 7:30 p.m. Historical Rooms Speaker: Kerry Shaw. History of The Shaw John Deere Implement Dealership. All welcome. *** Guelph Horticultural Society Mini Show and Basic Gardening Demo, 7:30pm. Garden Seduction, presented by Ken Brown.

Dublin Street Church, 68 Suffolk Street N. New members welcome.

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 17, 2013 PAGE THREE

Elora Writers’ Festival: Celebrating Canadian writers

by Kelly Waterhouse ELORA - As the Elora because I was pretty awestruck Writers’ Festival turns the page and young. Of course, we on its 20th year, one of the asked him to read the first year women who started it all will of the festival.”

The organizers knew what return, this time to the podium to read from her first novel, they wanted their festival to be, coming full circle from a fan of and throughout the early years literature to an emerging voice they stayed true to their focus.

“We hoped to put together within it.

The festival began with the programs that mixed known Writers reunite - Authors Nicholas Ruddock and Cynthia Holz participated in the 2011 Elora Writers’ Festival held at the youthful energy of two univer- names with new writers, and Wellington County Museum and Archives. photo by Andy Williams sity students from the Fergus- more established literary Cover photo - Ailsa Kay, one of the founders of the festival, will read to audiences from her first novel, Under Budapest, on forms, such as the novel or the Elora area.

May 26 at the Elora Centre for the Arts. photo by Kelly Waterhouse Ailsa Kay and Amy short story, with more experiAppleford were friends who mental ones, such as the sposhared a passion for literature ken word,” said Appleford.

“We hoped this mix would It’s a shame that it was let go, Adamson was a highlight, and but the Elora Writers’ Festival line in a Hungarian newspaper and were inspired by the notable success and village charm appeal to folks who were Can- but it was an incredible amount poet Michael Crummey. continues under the auspices several years ago that reported of the Eden Mills Writers’ Lit aficionados and also people of work to organize.”

“That was a big deal,” she of the Elora Arts Council and a severed head was found on who were just discovering our Festival. a volunteer committee specific Gellert Hill, along the Danube.

Early on, Kay and recalled.

“We wanted to start the nation’s awesome talent pool Appleford divided the duties.

“Everyone was amaz- to the event.

“I read that story and festival because we believed for the first time.”

While some changes were thought, how did that happen?

Kay focused on grant appli- ing and generous to come out Kay added, “In that first cations and sources for fund- to this small town to do the made and new venues used, It seemed like an odd space for strongly that Canadian literature is world-class literature, year it was really important to ing, while Appleford sourced event,” said Appleford. including the Drew House, the a murder. That’s what started with its own particular range have writers at different stages appropriate venues and thought Kay looks back on those Wellington County Museum, it,” said Kay, who added the of voice and form, but that of their career. We wanted to of fundraising opportunities to early years fondly, calling Station Square and this year’s book was written “really fast,” there needed to be more events help writers just starting out.” the event “amateurish,” but addition of the Elora Centre for and to her credit was picked up make the event a reality.

Booking authors turned out where people could experiOver the years the writ- acknowledging that was part the Arts, the focus on bring- equally quick by Goose Lane ence Canadian talent,” said easier than the pair anticipated. ers’ festival took place at of the festival’s charm. Writers ing well known and emerg- Editions.

They put the call out and the various venues throughout the were invited back to a dinner ing voices in Canadian literaAppleford.

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Hungarian-born literary critwho love the arts and want problem with any of the writAppleford is now an assis- ic Anna Porter, was “really to live a beautiful life,” said ers. They were all easy going, tant professor of English at affirming” for Kay, who notes Appleford. “I think it is the funny and sweet.”

Boston University, teaching the book, released in April, has Taking part in the first year water; all that good sulphur and writing about medieval lit- stirred some controversy.

- Co-founder Amy Appleford on what motivated her was Elora writer Michael Hale, nourishes the creative spark.” erature and culture.

In her National Post review to help start the Elora Writers’ Festival.

The pair set to work, plot- who read from his unpublished “I salute all the organizers Porter wrote: “Under Budapest story, The Spiral Variations. ting their next steps. and volunteers who gave their is a page-turner whose author “It was very meaningful to backyard, a pub on Mill Street the Desert Rose Café.

“We didn’t think it would time and energy the past two is a brilliant observer of realisbe too hard,” Kay says, recall- me to read from that work. It West, the downstairs bar of the “Amy and I were so terri- decades to make the festival a tic detail, an uncompromising ing the naive enthusiasm she had a lot to do with dealing Dalby House known as The fied to even talk to the writ- real fixture in the Ontario arts presenter of some fascinating shared with her friend, neither with my little sister’s death Cellar, and the Gorge Cinema, ers,” Kay says, laughing. “We scene,” said Appleford. characters, and an interesting of whom had any experience when I was 10 years old,” Hale which Kay said was “a great couldn’t mingle at all the first Kay, who recently returned adapter of Hungarian slang.” said. planning a festival. to her roots in Fergus, comspace for the readings,” noting year, out of fear.”

A new chapter of the fesSharing the bill was author the seating and stage set-up To begin, they sought the Fortunately, that subsided pleted her PhD in literature tival begins as organizer turns advice of Leon Rooke, founder Tom King of Guelph and short worked well. and now teaches at Conestoga author when Kay brings her with experience. of the Eden Mills festival and story writer Deborah Meldazy Friends became volunteer College. She has been invited words to the May 26 event.

The atmosphere was imporan author with many awards to of Elora. tant to keep that sense of inti- drivers, waiters, ticket-takers to return to the festival she “I’m excited. I can’t wait to “It was an interesting mix macy in the festival, but also and whatever was needed. his credit. helped create to read from her go back,” said Kay. Kay credits his willingness of authors,” Hale said.

When asked if this was first critically-acclaimed novel, an authentic experience of the Under Budapest is available He added he appreciated village itself. It worked. to give advice on the process of a grassroots momentum, Under Budapest. at Roxanne’s Reflections in coordinating an event like his the organizers’ vision for the “I am really excited about Fergus, and online at Amazon.

“The authors enjoyed the Appleford replied, “Well, if and sharing information about festival, and also their respect public, but they also got to see grassroots means lots of won- reading at the festival, but I com. grant resources as being instru- in offering a monetary sub- each other,” said Kay, noting derful people volunteering am a little more shy than I Tickets for the Elora mental in the launch of the first sidy for the authors as valuing it was an experience to see the their time and energy, then we would be if I were reading in Writers’ Festival, which takes Words by the Water festival, their work, advice they credit camaraderie of the authors con- were definitely grassroots. We Toronto,” Kay admits, adding place from 1 to 4pm on May which would later become the to Rooke. necting at the various venues, definitely couldn’t have done she is happy she will be sur- 26 at the Elora Centre for the “What Amy and Ailsa were like seeing Russell Smith and it without the support of the rounded by friends and family. Arts, are available online at Elora Writers’ Festival.

“Leon Rooke was great. trying to do was make it more Susan Swan talking, reuniting Elora community, both busiHer debut novel is set in www.roxannesreflections.ca.

He was really friendly,” Kay equalitarian … they had fringe, as friends. nesses and private individuals.” Hungary, a country Kay was Admission is $20. says, recalling how naive she new writers, unpublished writAppleford and Kay closed enamoured with after spendRecalling some of the For more information on and Appleford were to the pro- ers and poets,” Hale said. “It authors that inspired her, Kay their chapter with the festival ing two sabbaticals there. The the event visit www.elorawcess. “He must have laughed was exciting, that structure. admits Canadian author Gil after several successful years, work was inspired by a head- ritersfestival.blogspot.ca.

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Senior LIFESTYLES

Pine Meadows community leads the way in AED and CPR training for seniors

by Kelly Waterhouse BELWOOD - The community of Pine Meadows is proactive about the health and safety of its neighbours, and in doing so is leading the way for other adult lifestyle communities.

The community includes 195 homes near Lake Belwood, where the average age of the approximately 350 residents is 72.

In 2007, the Pine Meadows Homeowners Association (PMHA) decided to establish a series of health protocols, not the least of which included

Services (EMS) personnel.

“The average response time of EMS to Pine Meadows was investigated and found to be 10 minute, 27 seconds,” said Dr. Austin. “With this distance from EMS and the knowledge that chest compressions and early defibrillation have shown to save lives residents felt early identification of cardiac arrest, notification (calling 911) and following the CAB (chest compressions, airway, breathing) was important and indeed a priority for the community.”

According to Austin’s research, an estimated 45,000 Canadians suffer cardiac arrest with the survival rate out of hospital being less than five per cent according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Based on the findings of Dr. Christian Vaillancourt, research chair in emergency cardiac resuscitation at the University of Ottawa, there is a particular need to train more people aged 55 or older since they are most likely to make use of CPR training, given that 85% of cardiac arrests occur in the home in the presence of family.

Such information made the decision for PMHA an easy one. Making the unit central to the retirement community meant placing it in the Grand Hall, a 12,000 square foot community centre that is the hub of activity for residents.

“The first AED machine arrived in 2007,” said Linda Austin. “A lot of people were instrumental in getting this machine here.”

She explained there was

the installation of an automated external defibrillator machine, (AED).

Doctor Michael Austin, senior emergency medicine resident at The Ottawa Hospital is happy to see the community take its health seriously, especially as it is home to his mother, Linda Austin, who is past president of the PMHA. According to Dr. Austin, in an article submitted to various medical journals, the decision to install an AED machine there was determined after consultation with Emergency Medical

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Prepared for emergencies - The residents of Pine Meadows adult lifestyle community are proactive about their health and have taken steps to ensure the safety of their neighbours by implementing an AED machine in the community centre. Linda Austin, left, and Barbara Hodgson, two of the volunteers trained to use the equipment, show the AED machine. photo by Kelly Waterhouse extensive training provided and that has been ongoing for new people to learn to use the equipment.

“The biggest thing was for the people here to know they can use it,” Linda said. “It’s important not to be afraid of it.”

Initially, two residents volunteered to manage the AED, monthly. The community’s security team also does nightly checks.

“Each night residents, on a sign up basis, do a security check of the community centre and one of the things to be checked off is if the OK light is shining on the AE,” she said.

“If there are problems, they are recorded and the managers are informed.”

She added, “We have things in place to make sure the equipment is ready to be used.”

The PMHA suggested to the various social groups who meet in the community centre that they set up a First Response System in event of a cardiac arrest, where one person is

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responsible to do CPR, a second person phoning 911, a third person getting the defibrillator. The goal was awareness of the various roles involved and to make people feel more comfortable responding to any emergency as well as feeling comfortable in initiating life saving CPR and the use of the AED. CPR Anytime Kits The community also acquired, from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, two ‘CPR Anytime Kits’ which include an inflatable mannequin and a DVD. Residents were encouraged to sign out the kit from the community centre and practice at home.

“The more people who become familiar with doing CPR and using the AED, the less they will be afraid of trying the procedure. In an emergency, being familiar and having a plan is better than no plan at all,” said Dr. Austin.

In 2009 and 2010 training courses were offered with 16 more residents trained.

Ongoing efforts include regular announcements at the weekly PMHA meetings and in the community newsletter reminding residents about the CPR Anytime Kit and offering individual training from the mangers of the AED to anyone who wanted it.

“We want people to feel comfortable with the process and not be afraid to do CPR and use the AED if it was needed,” said Linda.

“Fortunately, we’ve never had to use the AED machine,” she confirmed.

Dr. Austin believes Pine Meadows is “leading the way in developing a change in culture instilling an attitude within the community members that says, ‘I am willing to help’ in the hopes all residents will step forward to do something in the face of an emergency.”

Poll: happiness, optimism increase with age TORONTO - According to the Revera Report on Happiness, released just prior to the first annual United Nations International Day of Happiness, the older you are, the happier you are.

Canadian seniors 66 years of age plus are more likely than any other generation to report that ‘aging means you are happier;’ in fact, they are twice as likely as Gen X and Baby Boomers to make the statement.

The report, developed in partnership with the International Federation on Ageing, reveals the majority of seniors, 65 per cent, are happy with their life, and over half, 57%, are optimistic about aging.

Interestingly, optimism further increases as people get older, with 62% of those 75-plus saying they are optimistic about aging. They are also the most likely to say age is just a number (70%) and you never stop living life to the fullest (42%).

And it seems others need to hear this message, specifically Gen Y and Gen X, most of whom report they are not happy with their life right now, nor do they express optimism towards aging.

According to the report, 42% of Canadian seniors 75-plus say the best is yet to come. The top three things they look forward to as they age include: being comfortable in their own skin (68%); being surrounded by friends and family (62%); and having time to do things that are important to them (61%).

In 2012 Revera, in partnership with the International Federation on Ageing, launched Age Is More, which challenges negative attitudes and stereotypes faced by seniors, promotes an age inclusive society and celebrates the ageless spirit of older people.

Canadians are encouraged to visit AgeisMore.com to learn more about ageism and its impact, and get tips on how to be more age inclusive.

SPORTS

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Music through the ages - The New Horizons Band got tuned up to play recently at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre, where an appreciative audience waited to enjoy the live music performance, which comes to the centre annually. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

New Horizons Band encourages local seniors to stay in tune

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - Mary Pryor, of Guelph, took up the xylophone five years ago by joining the New Horizons Music program.

Now 92, she doesn’t miss a note.

“I love it. I just won’t miss band practice. I go every week and I practice every day,” Pryor said.

The New Horizons Music Program provides an entry point to music for adults who have little or no musical experience, or who have been musically inactive for a long time.

The group meets at the Guelph Youth Music Centre for 12 week sessions in the fall and winter and six weeks beginning in April.

Musicians and instructors meet Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:45am.

“It’s not just for seniors, but because we meet Thursday mornings, seniors are predominantly who can take part,” said Brent Rowan, founding

director of the program that has been reuniting people with music for the past seven years.

For Rowan, that includes both his parents, musicians such as Pryor, and a large group that includes more than 10 participants from Centre Wellington and Wellington County.

The music program was founded on the principle that music supports good mental and physical health. The programs brochure states: “Gerontologists have long known that socialization is an important factor for good health.

“The evidence is also strong that the ‘use it or lose it’ principle applies to mental abilities as well as physical abilities.

The constant mental challenge of learning music is an ideal form of exercise for our brains.”

Rowan explained, “We teach them to read music right from scratch,” noting people

come to the band with varying degrees of skill and experience.

“The people chose what they’d like to play, but we will sometimes steer them to what suits them or their physical disposition,” he said.

Part of the 30-piece brass and woodwind band’s public outreach is to perform at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre, four or five times a year.

“Some of our members are part of this group,” said Kathryn Morgan, supervisor of senior services with the Township of Centre Wellington’s parks and recreation department.

Morgan said the members of the senior centre look forward to the performance as part of the many things that go on at the center. Admission to the April performance was by donation.

For more information on the New Horizons Music program call 519-823-8893 or visit www.newhorizonsmusic. org.

Silver hoops - The Centre Wellington Celtics Major Bantam Girls recently won silver at the Ontario Basketball Championships in Ottawa. submitted photo

Bodybuilder heads to provincials in June

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - Bodybuilding is not a hobby for Garrett Bohn, it is a lifestyle.

At the age of 29, he has 11 years of training behind him and a strict routine to help him get pumped up to compete at the Ontario Physique Association (OPA) Provincial Championship this June.

“If I do take top five in Ontario provincials, I’ll go to the nationals,” said Bohn.

The OPA event, held at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, is a qualifier for the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation (CBBF) National Championships, which will be held in British Columbia.

“This year the competition will be even larger,” said Bohn.

He noted the top five of every competition will compete to move on. Earning his place to get to this spot was a big moment.

“I competed in my first competition on April 14, 2012 at the OPA championships, placing second,” Bohn said, adding he placed fifth out of nine competitors to earn a spot at provincials.

Achieving that goal requires Bohn to hit the Snap Fitness gym in Fergus, where he com-

GARRETT BOHN pletes one and a half hours a day of extensive training, six days a week.

Bohn says the 16 weeks prior to the competition requires a strict diet and discipline. Supplements for his diet alone cost him $400 a month.

“Being mentally strong for this commitment is only your own determination,” he said, adding, you have to ask yourself, “Can you train when you are hungry? Can you handle the hardships when preparing

for competition?”

Bohn believes he can. He started training at age 17 with his father, who was a competitive body builder. The two worked together and his father inspired his commitment to the sport.

“The judges are looking for dexterity, definition, fat percentage, balance in your muscles (all over),” said Bohn, who is proudest of his muscle structure in his back and hamstrings.

The cost of training and competing is high so Bohn, who says he is the only competitive body builder in the Wellington County area, is hoping local businesses will consider sponsoring him.

“It’s already started with recognition from body builder product suppliers,” said Bohn, who works with Blue Star products.

“My lifelong goal is to turn pro and continue with body building as a lifestyle,” Bohn said.

On June 1 and 2, at the OPA Provincial Championship, Bohn will be one step closer to making that dream a reality.

For more information on Bohn, contact 519-362-2358, or email boxerboygarrett@hotmail.com or via Facebook.

Special Olympics take to the track May 22 $74.00/DAY

GUELPH - Students with developmental disabilities from both the Wellington Catholic District School Board and Upper Grand District School Board are preparing for the track and field meet set to take to the track at St. James High School (57 Victoria Road North) on May 22.

Local players meet Canadian rugby great Rugby stars - Future rugby stars Lois and Reuben Bowley, members of the Fergus Highland Rugby Club, took part in a rugby clinic held at BMO Stadium in Toronto on May 5, put on by The Rugby Alliance and Rugby Canada. The free afternoon of clinics was coached by top international players including Dave Lougheed, centre, who played with the Leicester Tigers, Gloucester and Canada, participating in several World Cups. submitted photo

The event includes elementary and secondary students who have worked to set goals, develop skills and improve their overall fitness through training for and participating in the event.

They work with peer coaches who help them to prepare to compete, as well as provide

them with social contacts within their home schools.

Officials say the focus on friendly competition and companionship makes this day a truly special sporting event.

The Special Olympics event will begin at 10am with opening ceremonies. A rain date has been scheduled for May 24.

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crooners to reproduce his style in The Songs of Sinatra, a tribute to the small man from Hoboken with the blue eyes and big voice.

Naturally, no one will ever muster the swagger of “Ol’ Blue Eyes� and his smooth baritone, but his genre is recollected with real charm and talent by The Sinatra Seven.

The music stands without the context of its era; without

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DRAYTON FESTIVAL THEATRE Tickets are for Saturday, May 25 8PM

JIMMY KEYS music comedy impressions

Harriston Legion Hall Saturday

June 1, 2013

8:30pm - 12:00am

Jimmy’s amazing mix of music, singing, comedy and visual impressions have captivated audiences all over the world. He’s opened for Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, Huey Lewis & Wynona Judd

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the great loneliness of wartime and Sinatra’s own bad boy backdrop with mob ties, drinking, gambling and womanizing.

It transcends time and generations to be revered and honoured by seven handsome young men in tuxedos, with mysteries and wiles of their own.

Frank Sinatra himself felt his formula for success was simple: “When I sing, I believe.

I’m honest.� That characteristic of great singing stood out in all seven performers.

Many of the numbers were performed as close to the front of the stage as possible, creating a personal touch with the audience. “Smoky� lighting added to the effect.

Some dialogue was included with the song medleys that provided intriguing facts about Sinatra, who is often touted as the greatest singer of all time.

So appealing, Michael Vanhevel’s resounding baritone strongly recalled “The Voice� in numbers such as All the Way, The Best is Yet to Come and Strangers in the Night. He was originally discovered by artistic director Alex Mustakas singing on YouTube as a young Sinatra fan.

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Tribute to a legend - Adam Francis Proulx, Chris Zonneville, Michael Vanhevel, Chris Sams, George Krissa, Kevin Forestell and Graham Parkhurst star in Songs of Sinatra, which is playing at the Drayton Festival Theatre until June 1. submitted photo Krissa, Graham Parkhurst, Adam Francis Proulx, Chris Sams and Chris Zonneville each enthusiastically recalled a piece of Sinatra, whether in look, nuance or note.

The onstage band consisted of music director John Yun, a personality on piano, Tony De Luca on woodwinds, Fil Stasiak on bass and Kevin Dempsey on drums. Though

a smaller band, the music is pleasing, creating music and moments that Tommy Dorsey would have enjoyed.

David Rogers conceived, wrote and directed the production. A Drayton Entertainment favorite onstage, offstage and beyond, he is well known for his lead performance in the Toronto/National tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

The audience thrilled and seemed spellbound at moments, and the finale drew an ovation that successfully produced an encore.

The Songs of Sinatra plays until June 1 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. For tickets visit the box office, call 519638-5555 or toll free 1-855372-9866 or visit www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com.

REVIEW: Team on the Hill delivers heartfelt story

by Chris Daponte ORANGEVILLE - Those familiar with playwright Dan Needles’ hilarious Wingfield series may be less than enthused to hear his latest work is billed as a “drama.�

But truth be told, audiences need not fear the ‘D’ word when it comes to The Team on the Hill, which is now enjoying its world premiere at Theatre Orangeville.

Though seemingly a stark departure for Needles, when it comes to heart, a compelling story and remarkable character development, The Team on the Hill transcends the comedy series for which the writer is best known. And as an added bonus, it still contains some of the witty rural life commentary on which Needles has built his reputation.

The story is likely a familiar

one for many living in rural Wellington County.

Three generations of the Ransier family, faced with dwindling profit margins and the growing influence of huge farming conglomerates, among other challenges, are at odds over the fate of the family farm.

Ray Ransier (played by Jonathan Whittaker), having struggled for decades on the land with his wife Marion (Deborah Tennant), considers selling the farm to a developer who plans to turn it into a golf course.

But his father Austin (Mairtin O’Carrigan) and his recently-graduated son Larry (Brandon Crone) are intent on keeping the farm in the family.

The close relationship between Austin and Larry and his girlfriend Leanne (Perrie Olthuis), which further upsets Ray, is truly the backbone to the story.

All five actors are remarkable in their respective roles.

Indeed, as a few audience members pointed out during a “talk back� session on May 9, the casting is absolutely perfect.

Family ties - Jonathan Whittaker and Mairtin O’Carrigan star in The Team on the Hill, playing at Theatre Orangeville until May 26.

The set design by Sarah Scroggie is simple yet ingenious and the script by Needles is extraordinary.

Those familiar with agriculture will undoubtedly feel an instant connection to the story and the characters, but in no way do you have to be a farmer to get it.

As director David Nairn explained after the May 9 performance, there may be a farming “milieu,� but this story, which is remarkably heartfelt and sincere, is really about

families - in particular fathers and sons.

One could almost hear the groans from the audience when Needles hinted last week the Wingfield series may have seen its last stage, but if future efforts from the playwright are as good as The Team on the Hill, the future seems very bright.

The Team on the Hill plays five shows a week until May 26. For tickets call 519-9423423 or 1-800-424-1295 or visit theatreorangeville.ca.

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Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm.

For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAF and MRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra THE 2013 ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS BOOKS/BROCHURES ARE NOW AVAILABLE Pick up your copy at your local OMAF and MRA office. For more information, visit: www.ontariofairs.com or www.ontarioagsocieties.com.

GROWING FORWARD 2 CLIENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Processors, farm business, organizations and collaborations are invited to attend these sessions. To register go to: http://registration.wildapricot.org/ or call Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association at 1-800-265-9751.

For more Growing Forward 2 Information: www.ontario.ca/ growingforward2 June 4 - Guelph 1:30 to 3:30pm.

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Guelph Holiday Inn Guelph, Oakwood Ballroom B, ON FARM FOOD SAFETY: YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Harvest Tools and Containers - Sandra Jones Have you ever had your harvest knives go “walking” from their designated areas and possibly used for unintended tasks? Colour coding is a quick and efficient way of determining the proper place and use for designated items. Knives, tools, containers, cleaning equipment and even clothing/aprons can be colour coded to help reduce the risk of cross contamination to ensure they are only used for the intended task. Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable.

For information, visit the Ministry of Agriculture and Food website at: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/foodsafety/producers/index.htm or call 1-877-424-1300.

NEW FERTILIZER CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR FARMERS LAUNCHED Etobicoke – A popular recycling program for farmers is being

Food School Farm set to plow on Ready to break ground - The Centre Wellington District High School’s Food School Farm officially turned the sod for the future food growing area of the school’s sustainable agricultural program, the Food School Farm, located next to the Centre Wellington Sportsplex. Fittingly, the plow was pulled by John Parkinson, a grade 11 student who refurbished his grandfather’s Massey Harris plow, bridging the past and future of agriculture. Crops raised on this land will be planted, harvested and prepared into food for sale at the school and for catering events by students in the agricultural and food services program.

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AAFC research considers viability of South American grains quinoa and amaranth as potential crops in Ontario GUELPH - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists in Guelph are studying the nutritional benefits of Ontario-grown quinoa and amaranth as part of a project to determine the potential for introducing these South American grains to Ontario.

This year has been declared “The International Year of the Quinoa” by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Dr. Rong Cao, a scientist at AAFC’s Guelph Food Research Centre, is examining the antioxidant values of both quinoa and amaranth.

In recent years, these native South American foods have become popular in North America for their gluten-free and nutritional benefits.

Quinoa is one of a few grains with a complete essential amino acid profile (amino acids are the building blocks

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of protein) and has many nutritional benefits.

“If we can produce quinoa and amaranth in Ontario, it can give local farmers lucrative new crops to grow and give consumers a healthy local product to buy,” Dr. Cao said.

His research is part of a project being led by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association to determine how different varieties of quinoa and amaranth can be adapted to Ontario climate, soils, and environment.

“My role was to assess the effect of the environment and genetics on the nutritional value,” notes Dr. Cao. His initial studies on amaranth focussed on the nutritional values of the leaves, which are used as a vegetable in many cultures.

After assessing both green and purple-coloured leaves he found the highly pigmented

amaranth leaves had higher levels of antioxidants than the green ones.

Similar results have been found with quinoa leaves.

Dr. Cao and a graduate student will continue their research on these two foods over the next two years.

He wants to have a better understanding of the phytochemicals involved in these products and will be looking at the biomarkers for anti-

inflammatory aspects of various foods.

The Guelph Food Research Centre is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s network of 18 research centers specializing in food safety, quality and nutrition, and is committed to ensuring that food produced in Canada continues to be among the safest and of the highest quality in the world.

expanded to include new products.

In addition to accepting empty, clean pesticide containers, CleanFARMS will now also accept plastic fertilizer jugs and pails (under 23 litres) as part of its annual recycling program.

The empty pesticide container collection program was first developed almost a quarter century ago by Canada’s plant science industry to take responsibility for the full life-cycle of its products. CleanFARMS, which is now responsible for the programs, is committed to helping farmers properly manage and dispose of agricultural waste. Every year, approximately 4.5 million empty, triple-rinsed plastic pesticide containers are safely recycled into items that can be used back on the farm, such as farm drainage tile.

CleanFARMS encourages farmers to follow three easy steps in order to ensure the containers they’re returning, including fertilizer containers, can be properly recycled. Farmers are asked to triple or pressure rinse containers to remove the entire product, remove the cap and label, and return the containers to the nearest collection sites. A full list of collection sites can be found at: www.cleanfarms.ca. For more information visit: www.cleanfarms.ca.

COMING EVENTS: May 25 Spring Wellington Rural Romp – a self-guided tour to farms, nurseries and local food businesses. 11am to 4pm. Approximately fourteen farms, markets, gardens, restaurants and a B&B in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North will open their doors to the public. Take part in a day in the countryside, meet local farmers and enjoy real local tastes. For more information, check the website: http://guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca/spring-rural-romp.

May 25 -26 Food Farms Fish and Finance - A strategic forum exploring the delicious, diverse and delicate potential for social finance and impact investing in our food system - Centre for Social Innovation - Annex, Toronto; Website: www.sustainontario.ca/ foodfinance or Email: foodfinance@sustainontario.ca.

June 4 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at OMAFRA Elora at 7:30pm. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

June19-20 Ontario Pork Congress, Rotary Complex, Stratford at: 10am to 5pm. Check the website: www.porkcongress.on.ca.

July 9 Ontario Canola Growers Association Canola Crop Tour; 10am at Holmes Agro, Orangeville; Contact: Carrie James, 519986-3519 July 10 Forage Expo; 10am to 3:30pm. Admission is free. Place: Dave Kuntz, Ikendale Farm, 1062 Concession 14, Carrick, RR4 Walkerton. For more information visit www.ontarioforagecouncil. com/programs/ontario-forage-expo.html.

July 11 FarmSmart Expo – all day event at the University of Guelph Elora Research Station, 6182 2nd Line, Ariss (south of Elora, one block west of County Road 7).

July 12 FarmSmart Expo Youth Day - 1pm - University of Guelph Elora Research Station, 6182 2nd Line, Ariss (south of Elora, one block west of County Road 7).

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Early Childhood Educators welcomed Ann Pelo, teacher educator, programme consultant and author at our local Child Care Spring Conference in April.

Newcomer Settlement Services in Fergus The County of Wellington Settlement Services Programme, funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provides direct and essential services FREE of charge to help newcomers and immigrants settle into and adapt to their new community.

Two experienced settlement workers can help answer questions and deal with challenges in areas of: • • • • • • • •

housing employment interpretation and translation health care immigration and citizenship completion of government forms accessing social services and more!

Settlement Workers can be reached at 226.979.0782 or 226.979.0850.

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Hours of operation are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Services are also available at locations in Arthur, Mount Forest, Erin, Drayton, and Rockwood.

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Ann highlighted the importance of caregivers building on learning through children’s play by:

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• Observing and asking children about their play.

• Using the children’s learning process to inform the teaching process.

Child Care programmes in Wellington and Guelph are strengthened by the County of Wellington’s commitment to quality. www.wellington.ca

Preschool Programmes The Library can help get your child ready to read!

Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Studies have shown that children prepare to read years before they start school. Parents and caregivers play a critical role in developing early literacy skills in children beginning at birth.

Bbq Fundraiser Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington is hosting a BBQ fundraiser during the O.P.P. Property Auction.

Saturday, June 1 BBQ/Viewing 11:00 am Auction 12:30 pm Rockwood O.P.P. Operations Centre 5145 Wellington Road 27, Rockwood

How can the Library help?

We offer preschool programming for children and their parents/caregivers based on the Every Child Ready to Read programme. Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time programmes are offered at the Wellington County Library. Visit the online calendar at www.wellington.ca/Library for dates and locations.

The Library also offers a number of high quality print and online resources for kids and parents: • Books, CDS, DVDs, audiobooks and

Playaways to take home • Early Literacy Stations for use in the

Library • Online resources such as TumbleBook Library, TumbleBook Cloud Junior and Early World of Learning. (A library card is required to access some resources from home).

Visit www.wellington.ca/Library for more information.

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The Trees Need It! Want to increase the survival rate of your trees?

Mulch them! Trees respond well to mulching because it discourages weeds and conserves moisture. Apply mulch in a doughnut shape around the tree. Keep mulch thickness down to just 10 cm (4 inches) and pull it back from the trunk to avoid contact.

For more information on the Green Legacy Programme, contact: Jacquie Wolowich,Tree Nursery Assistant T: 519.546.2228 E: jacquiew@wellington.ca

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