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INSIDE WELLINGTON

Second Section MAY 25, 2012

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Inside Wellington Events Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

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The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Check out our website at www.centrewellington.ca or call 519-787-1814. *** Vendors Wanted for Trunk Sale Sept. 8 2012, 8am -12 noon at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road Guelph, $20 per spot. Sell your wares from your car trunk. Contact Pauline 519-823-9948. *** The Grand Valley Library is showcasing two Riverbend Artists in its Revolving Gallery during May and June. Leah Michell re-creates traditional blocks and motifs in her quilts, wall hangings, and home decor, and Sonia Valana of International Images is a nature and travel photographer who captures the beauty and energy of her surroundings. Their works will be displayed in the Grand Valley Library at 4 Amaranth Street East, Grand Valley. *** Grandmothers of the Grand meets the third Wednesday of the month at Heritage River. Please join us if you are interested in helping us raise awareness and funds for the AIDS/HIV pandemic in Africa, specifically for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. For more information call Elly at 519-843-1528. *** Family & Children’s Services of Guelph & Wellington needs Volunteer Drivers to provide transportation services to and from appointments for children and families. Especially needed are Drivers available before school and/or immediately after school for court-mandated or medical/clinical appointments. Mileage reimbursed/orientation and training provided. For more info. contact Eva Marmurek at 519-824-2410, ext. 4822.

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Friday night dance at the Elora Legion featuring Bill Beattie. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-8469611 for more information. *** Howell’s Fish Fry at Hillsburgh Baptist Church, 5-7pm continuous serving. Tickets available at 519-855-4572 or 519-855-4228. Adults - $15, Children 6-12 - $8, under 5- free. *** Variety Show 7:30pm. Mount Forest United Church - event to showcase the many talents of our church members and the talents of the community. Goodwill offering will be collected. Elevator accessible. Everyone welcome. *** Alma Optimist Beef Barbecue. 7pm Alma Community Hall. $12 adults, $4 kids. *** Movie Night. $2 per person. Wear your favourite pyjamas and bring your pillow and blanket to watch the movie “Night at the Museum”. Movie starts at 7pm sharp. Games and popcorn will be offered in the Nicholas Keith Room, Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. 519-846-0916 x 5221. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Back by popular demand, delicious spaghetti and meat balls with salad, bread and dessert. Have seconds or thirds if you like, we’ll make lots. Bring your friends to Erin’s best dinner deal, every 4th Friday of the month, 6-7pm. No sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. *** Fergus contra dance 8-10:30pm at the Highland Rugby Club Field House, 150 Albert St. W. in Fergus. Admission $10 at the door. Live music always. No partner or previous experience necessary. All dances are taught and called. Contact Janice Ferri 519-8439971. *** Good to Great Athletes. A free one-hour information session on how integrating sports psychology with biofeedback/neurofeedback enhances athletic performance. Trainers Kathy Somers, Ken Friedmann, and Vietta “Sue” Wilson explain techniques for focus, emotional control & recovery. This session is offered twice: Friday 7:30- 8:30pm and Saturday 10-11am. Room 103 University Centre at the University of Guelph.

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Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am. Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest Breakfast, peameal bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, toast and beverage, $8 per person. Bake sale 8-11am. *** Optimist Club of Centre-Wellington Bike Rodeo. Open to 5 - 12 year olds. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Parking Lot. 9am sharp. 1st prize: bicycle. 2nd prize: bike bag. 3rd prize: bike helmet. For more information contact Catherine Dandy 519-843-5142. *** Rockwood United Church Country Breakfast (8am-11am), Perennial Plant Sale, Car Wash. Tickets for breakfast available at door. $7 Adults, $5 Child, Family Deal $20. Plant Sale to benefit International and Local Outreach programs including Rural Women’s Support Program. For more information call 519-8564160. *** Chicken Barbecue 4:30-7pm. St. John’s United Church Belwood. Half Chicken $12. Tickets: Belwood Country Market. For infor-

mation call 519 843-7445.

*** Grand Valley and District Horticultural plant sale. 8am at the Church of Christ on Amaranth Street in Grand Valley. Plan to stay in the Valley for the day and enjoy Ducky Day in Hereward Park at 1pm. *** Saturday and Sunday- Eden Mills Arts Festival Art Show and Sale Eden Mills Community Centre, downtown streets and studios 11am-5pm, both days Free. Annual two-day showcase and sale of fine art and craft by more than 25 visual artists, with musical entertainment, dance and other special events. The festival takes place rain or shine in this beautiful, historic village on the Eramosa River near Guelph. Call Paul Christie for more info. 519-843-3498. *** Fergus Lioness Club – Annual Yard Sale. 8am-1pm inside the Fergus Curling Club, 148 St. George Street W. Donations accepted Fri. May 25 after 2pm (clean/unbroken). All proceeds of this sale go back into the community. *** Annual Spring Bazaar at Knox Church Ospringe. 9am-3pm. Huge plant sale, crafts and gently used. Hot lunch available. Call Nora 519-856-4453 to book tables or for information. *** Arthur Legion Yard Sale. 8am. For more info. call Diane. 519848-3308. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** Elora Lions Annual Spring Fireworks Fundraiser. Grand River Raceway. Gates open 7pm. Live entertainment/face painting for kids. Minimum $2 pp. *** The Annual Cancer Garage Sale (this year supporting Fergus Relay for Life’s “The Bee Team”). 7am-1pm. 490 Hill St. E Fergus. Contact michelleb1@hotmail.ca if you have items to donate. Every little bit helps. *** Grand Valley Lions 17th Annual Duck race, 19 cash prizes totalling $4400. Race starts at 2pm with lots of activities. Live band. *** Grand Valley Lions Community Breakfast, 8-11am at the Grand Valley Community Centre. *** Burns’ Presbyterian Church, 155 Main St. Erin Attic treasures and bake sale. 8am- noon. All welcome. For more information call 519 833 2902. *** Huge Community yard sale at St. John Brebeuf Catholic School. 8-2pm. (30 Millwood Rd., Erin). Rain or shine. *** Community Tree Plant at James McQueen PS, Fergus. 9am. Help us create a great green outdoor space for our children and the community. Please bring shovels, wheelbarrows, watering cans and gloves if you have them. The whole family is welcome. There will be machinery on site (doing all the hard work.) So please keep your kids safe. Refreshments. James McQueen PS, 365 St. George Street West, Fergus, 519 843 1700.

Sun. May 27

Chase the Tornado 10K run, free kids’ fun run along scenic Grand River, Grand Valley. $40 registration. Visit www. ChaseTheTornado.com. *** The 2012 Shamrock Shuffle 5km-10km Run-Walk, Erin. This is a great event for all ages and fitness levels. There is a $40 entry fee per participant. For more info. call EWCS 519-833-9696. *** Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Bridge Trail, Arthur Street entrance, Elmira. 9am (you may wish to register and start walking at 8am). All proceeds will help fund Dog Guides programs - Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Special Skills, Seizure Response and Autism Assistance Dog Guides. Prizes refreshments. All ages, fitness levels with or without a dog are welcome to participate. For more info. call 519-669-5084. *** Fergus Purina Walk for Dog Guides. A five kilometer walk at Forfar Ball Park. Registration opening at 12pm. Walk starts at 1pm. There is no registration fee and one hundred per cent of the funds raised will go towards raising, training and placing Dog Guides at no cost to those in need. For more information, to register for the Walk, or to donate, please visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com. See you there! *** Eden Mills Presbyterian Church 150th anniversary service 10am. *** 175th Anniversary - Bon Accord service at Knox Elora, 11am. Guest speaker - Dr. Wilma Welsh, Clerk of Waterloo-Wellington Presbytery. A lunch will follow the service. *** Cats Anonymous Rescue and Adoption annual Spring Open House and Craft Sale. 10am-3pm at the shelter in Marsville. Special guests, (weather permitting): Pawzie-tively Precious American Eskimo Rescue Group will be joining us for a demonstration, 12 noon. We love dogs too. The dogs will show off their high jump skills and a fast paced “Flyball” race exhibition. For more information visit our website at www.catsanonymous.ca.

Mon. May 28

Friendship Circle. Wish you had someone to enjoy a cup of coffee Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 25, 2012 PAGE THREE

‘Amazing’ race fundraiser SOARs into 9th year of fun, philanthropy by Chris Daponte

WELLINGTON CTY. Very few people would likely consider two chaotic, unpredictable days of eating bugs, zip lining across the Elora Gorge and struggling to complete gruelling physical challenges a great time. And yet each year dozens of teams of two from across the province clamour for one of the 20 spaces in the Southern Ontario Amazing Race (SOAR) held each year over the first weekend in June. Guelph-area residents Matt Steffler, Glenna Banda and Paul Pengelly founded the event in 2004 as something fun for their friends and family members to do. “For whatever reason, I guess we had extra time on our hands, so we decided to try it,” said Steffler. Banda, a big fan of the TV show The Amazing Race, adds with a laugh, “None of us had ever done anything like that before; we just ran with it.” Fourteen teams of two took part in the inaugural race, which was organized solely by Steffler, Banda and Pengelly and run by a team of just eight volunteers. Since then, the event has grown to include 20 teams each year, with 11 race directors and a team of over 100 volunteers helping to ensure things run smoothly. But even when that is not the case - such as the time the race was stopped due to lightning during a canoeing challenge in Guelph - participants don’t seem to mind. “People just take it in stride,” said Steffler. “It’s impossible to kill their spirit when they’re in the middle of it.”

The race’s 20 challenges are completed over two days on a secret course across southern Ontario (this year’s race is June 2 and 3). The tasks can range from tedious to grotesque and from gruelling to exhilarating. Organizers have described them as a mix of those seen in The Amazing Race and Survivor. “It basically packs 20 completely random things into one weekend,” Banda said of the race. “It really is a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Interest from prospective teams grows each year, but for now race officials are happy capping the number of teams at 20. “We like the quality of challenges we put together,” said Steffler, adding a big increase would mean changing the type of challenges to ensure there are no back-ups during the race. Plus, limiting the number of participants to 40 in total allows the teams to get to know one another. “There’s a community feel ... That’s one of the things we like best about it. We don’t want to dilute that,” Steffler explained. Whatever the reason, the decision not to make major format changes appears to be paying huge dividends. Donations raised by race teams have increased each year, and in its eight-year history the SOAR has raised over $410,000 for the Children’s Foundation of Guelph Wellington. Steffler said organizers realized very early on the event could be a much bigger success if it benefitted a local charity. Banda said the Children’s

Teamwork - Dave Kelly of Guelph, left, and Chris Williston of Guelph-Eramosa take part in one of the more tedious challenges in the 2011 Southern Ontario Amazing Race. The duo went on to win the race and hopes to repeat as champions at this year’s photo courtesy of SOAR event, which runs June 2 and 3 at various undisclosed locations.

Cover photo: Toronto’s Dana Armstrong crosses the Conestogo River in Mapleton Township during the 2009 race (photo by Chris Daponte).

Foundation was chosen as beneficiary to “carry on the legacy” of Steffler’s late father, who was heavily involved with Children’s Aid in Whitby. The Children’s Foundation of Guelph Wellington was quick to jump on board, and yearly donations have grown from about $9,600 in 2004 to $74,000 in 2011. Steffler said teams raise money through events, corporate donations, garage sales, door-to-door canvassing, and many other methods. “The ingenuity of people never ceases to amaze me,” he said. The SOAR has become the single most successful fundraiser for the Children’s Foundation each year. “It makes a huge impact ... it supports all of our programs,” said Banda, who is now the executive director of the foundation. “It has helped the foundation grow and make an even greater impact in the community.” Money raised at the SOAR is annually dispersed as needed amongst the foundation’s five programs: - grants for recreational activities, which helped about 720 kids last year; - the Food and Friends pro-

On fire - Competitors Leah Milgram and Allison Stoffman compete in a fire-making challenge near Conestogo Lake during the 2009 Southern Ontario Amazing Race as race directors Darren Farry, Paul Pengelly and Matt Steffler look on. Milgram and Stoffman went on to finish second that year. photo by Chris Daponte

gram, which promotes better nutrition in schools and has grown to include over 84 locations and 12,000 students; - the Adopt-a-Family program, which benefits over 600 families and more than 1,500 children around Christmas time; and - two scholarship programs that helped 15 post-secondary students last year. As an added bonus, Banda explained, the SOAR has helped the Children’s Foundation recruit volunteers

Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and also to the base camp at Mount Everest. “Dave’s pretty competitive ... I’m there to have fun,” Williston said with a laugh. “Together we make a pretty good team.” Kelly reiterated the goal this year is to repeat as champions. But results aside, he said the rush of the competition and helping the Children’s Foundation make the race a win-win situation for everyone involved.

“It’s high-energy, get-yourblood-pumping, full-intensity action for two whole days.” - 2011 winner Chris Williston on what draws competitors to the Southern Ontario Amazing Race. and engage “a younger demographic” that otherwise might not be inclined to raise money for charity. Thirty-six-year-old Chris Williston, who lives near Brucedale in Guelph-Eramosa Township, won the race last year with teammate and friend Dave Kelly of Guelph. “This year we hope to repeat last year’s win, but really it’s just to have a good time and benefit the Children’s Foundation. It’s a great cause,” said Williston. He decided to apply for SOAR after reading about the event online. When his wife didn’t express much interest in competing, it didn’t take long for Williston to turn to Kelly. “We already had a moderate adventure base together,” said Williston, explaining the pair has previously climbed

“When you get in the race and the adrenaline gets going, it’s pretty fun,” said Kelly, adding he has always been a fan of the TV show Amazing Race. “Plus, it’s a great charity ... and it’s really well run.” In addition to winning a $3,000 travel voucher, as 2011 champs, Williston and Kelly were automatically granted a spot in this year’s race. If they are able to repeat, they will be “retired,” as are all two-time SOAR winners, Steffler said. No team can compete more than three times, he added, which helps introduce “new blood” to the event. “We have a really good mix of demographics this year,” Steffler said. He added participants range in age from 19 to over 60, and the relationship between teammates also varies from parent and child to

Defending champs - Chris Williston, left, and Dave Kelly pose during the 2011 race. photo courtesy of SOAR

friends to siblings to husband and wife. SOAR applications start arriving in January and organizers have made a concerted effort to promote the event on the Internet and through social media websites like Twitter. Yet the race’s popularity continues to grow largely due to word of mouth. “People have a really good time,” said Steffler. “We put a lot of time and thought into the challenges ... people are usually blown away.” Race directors start preparing for the annual event in January, and by April are meeting at least once a week. Costs to put on the event - generally ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 - are covered almost exclusively by corporate sponsorships obtained by race directors. “We’re all volunteers with full-time jobs,” Steffler said of the directors. Hosting the event the first week of June often means the month of May - usually one of the busiest of the year for those with homes and/or families - is pretty much a blur for organizers. Plus, they don’t get to fully enjoy the actual race like competitors, because they’re still working. But in the end, all the positive feedback makes the sacrifices worthwhile. “It’s fantastic,” said Steffler. “It’s fun to listen to all the stories on Sunday. It’s so hard to capture everything that went on, but it’s great to share experiences at the end of the event.” That’s when race teams often reflect on their accomplishments, some of which they thought were never possible. “People actually say, ‘It changed my life’,” said Banda. “It really pushes people outside their comfort zones ... Even the team that finishes in last place is celebrating and enjoying it.” Williston agreed. “Winning’s nice, but the whole thing is a great experience,” he said. “It’s high-energy, get-your-blood-pumping, full-intensity action for two whole days.” He complimented race organizers on the quality and variation of the challenges, adding, “It’s just very exciting and such a good time.” For more information about the race or to apply to compete or volunteer for future events, visit www.therace.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Murder, mystery at Century Church Theatre

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GUELPH - Guelph Youth Singers are seeking new members. They are holding auditions in May and June for entry in September 2012. Children

ages 6 and 18 are welcome. For more information and to book an audition phone 519821-8574 or email admin@ guelphyouthsingers.com.

Local flavour - Eloraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace Perry poses alongside two paintings that were up for auction at the Elora Centre for the Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual fundraiser Artcetera from May 10 to 12. Above Perry is her own oil on wood panel painting entitled Rustico Bittersweet, and to her left is Heads Tails, a painting by her daughter, Erin, who recently completed her Masters degree in art at the Rhode Island School of Design. photo by Chris Daponte

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ELORA - Artcetera, the Elora Centre for the Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual fundraiser, has raised close to $40,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very happy with the total,â&#x20AC;? said general manager Arlene Saunders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other auctions in the area were down this year, but we were up [by about $5,000].â&#x20AC;? The event offered close to

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Frank Rempel, known for his roles on stage, makes a debut as stage-manager. Newcomer Keith Assoun, plays the sophisticated Selwyn, Brigida Scholten as Imogen aptly illustrates Selwynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion of his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s histrionic acting abilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imogen was the best Lady Macbeth I ever saw,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately she was playing Juliet at the time.â&#x20AC;? Rhonda Hewitson and Martyn Worsnop play the amateur sleuths. Peter King is the befuddled publisher, John Douglas. The show runs at Century Church Theatre May 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 3, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Dinner is available at the theatre at 6:15pm on May 25 only, catered by Churrasco 77 of Erin, and must be booked in advance. For tickets and more information call the box office 519-855-4586. www.centurychurchtheatre.com.

Laramie Project runs to June 9 GUELPH - The Guelph Little Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming production is The Laramie Project. In October 1998, just outside of Laramie, Wyoming, a 21 year-old university student was found tied to a fence and barely alive. Matthew Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crime: being gay. The play has inspired efforts

throughout the world to combat homophobia. The Laramie Project will run at the Guelph Little Theatre at 176 Morris Street at 8pm May 25, 26, 31, June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 with 2pm matinees on May 27 and June 3. For tickets ($17) call 519-821-0270 or visit guelphlittletheatre.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Sound of Music is a delightful treat by Marie Male DRAYTON - The blessing of music is celebrated in the Drayton Festival Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first show of 2012, The Sound of Music. The beloved classic lives again in its original stage format to captivate audiences once more. The story is based on The Trapp Family Singers, a memoir by Maria August Trapp that originated as a Broadway stage production in 1959. The classic film followed in 1965 and won five Academy Awards including best film and best actress. Each version depicts an Austrian family that learns to incorporate its love of music into a lifestyle. The catalyst is in the form of a loving, would-be-nun hired as family governess. The possibility of a Nazi takeover adds suspense, as it later threatens their idyllic world. The songs, from Climb Every Mountain to My Favourite Things, are pleasantly melodic as well as profoundly meaningful. The stage is set with a beautiful preludium by the nuns of the Nonnberg Abbey. The Sound of Music features a cast of 30, including local youths as the von Trapp children and a chorus of community members plucked from an open audition. Jayme Armstrong plays the rebellious Maria, who leaves the convent to govern widower Captain von Trappâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven children. She was a shoe-in for this production after finishing as a finalist in the CBC reality television recruiting series, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? Armstrong was spotted on that show by Alex Mustakas, director of Drayton Entertainment. She is an asset, bringing grace and professionalism to the role and a wonderful enunciation skill, enabling the audience to understand more of the lyrics (such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so fearsome about that?â&#x20AC;?) W. Joseph Matheson plays Navy Captain von Trapp. Fortunately he plays the role less menacingly than did

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Rural Life

OFA: Province sets review of Aggregate Act at worst possible time

Finny fascination - Art Timmerman of the Ministry of Natural Resources (with hands clasped) had a rapt audience for his presentation on local fish at Take a Kid Fishing Day at Lake Belwood on May 5.

Top dogs - Friends of the Grand River provided a free barbecue for people who attended Take a Kid Fishing Day and the hot dogs got top marks from Peju Garraway, 14, right. He and his mom, Rashid Archer made the trip to Lake Belwood from Oakville. Well over 200 kids attended. photos by David Meyer

by Keith Currie, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Sand and gravel are important non-renewable resources used in building roads, subway tunnels and public buildings. They’re called “aggregate resources,” and have been under increasing public scrutiny lately, as seen in the rise of quarry issues in communities across the province. Public concerns, coupled with rapid expansion in many urban areas, have prompted a government committee to take a look at the powerful piece of legislation that manages aggregate extraction. Recently, the provincial government’s standing committee on general government launched a review of the province’s Aggregate Resources Act, the piece of legislation meant to balance the need for aggregates with the protection of other important resources such as water and agricultural lands. Unfortunately, the committee has scheduled four days of hearings at a time when many of its biggest stakeholders – Ontario farmers – can’t possibly attend. Hearings are scheduled in May - during prime planting season. From an agricultural perspective, the Aggregates Resources Act is in dire need of more balance with due consideration of our soil as a valuable resource to be protected. Most aggregate resources are extracted from Ontario’s rural areas and a lot of that from under good farmland. Extraction of aggregates also often requires digging below the water table, and can put our groundwater resource at risk. And most importantly, it has an effect on our most precious

renewable resource: our soil. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is extremely disappointed in the standing committee’s decision to hold a very brief review at planting time, instead of over the summer, when farmers would be free to participate in a meaningful way. The subject is too important to be rushed through a quick hearing in Toronto. The committee needs to take the issue out to where the extraction happens - to hear the real concerns from those affected by extraction.

The OFA is seeking time on the standing committee’s agenda to represent Ontario farmers. The OFA’s written statement on this issue will soon be available on the website at www.ofa.on.ca. The Aggregates Resources Act needs to better provide for the protection of farmland and our soil and water resources for the preservation of Ontario agriculture. OFA will continue working with our government partners on this important issue, and we encourage our members to contribute to the discussion.

4-H photography club keeps busy snapping On April 27 the Mimosa 4-H photography club kicked off its second meeting with a bunch of business, the most prominent being the beef barbecue fundraiser coming soon. The evening included introductions of new members, with a review of topics for the benefit of thee newcomers. The leaders played a video depicting the lesson of the week: Exposure. After the video, members did what they do best; learn to do by doing. We crowded around a series of stations set up in the basement of Mimosa Church, all of which had a different type of light, and as each required different types of settings on our cameras. Once members’ ingenuity

was adequately stretched to its limits, the meeting progressed to the final activity of the night: Displaying our homework snapshots for all to see via projector. The pictures we saw varied from comical to heart-achingly gorgeous, and the slide show was interspersed with not only discussions for improvement, but plenty of oohs and ahhs as well. With a new assignment for the next meeting in mind, we recited the 4-H motto “learn to do by doing” and parted for the night, undoubtedly full to bursting with new ideas for pictures that would keep us busy until the next meeting. submitted by Brittany Thomson

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Rural Life

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A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca DRY COWS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT STRESS TOO! Summer is just around the corner and soon, the herd will head back to pasture. The warm summer months can be challenging for the milking herd when temperatures and relative humidity soar. We tend to forget that dry cows can suffer from heat stress too. It is well known that the dry period in dairy cattle is critical in many ways. Optimum conditions during the dry period will influence positively the outcome of the subsequent lactation. When dry cows are exposed to heat stress, the effects may extend well into the following lactation. During the dry period, the mammary system undergoes many changes. Tissue grows and extensive cell turnover takes place. This process is required to compensate for the cell loss that took place during the previous lactation. The extent of the regeneration process dictates the number of milk producing cells as well as their production capacity. The absence of a dry period is associated with decreased milk production in the subsequent lactation since the mammary gland regeneration process is altered. Environmental factors such as photoperiod and temperature have been demonstrated to affect subsequent lactation as well. For example, cows exposed to short-day photoperiod during the dry period produce more milk and have improved immune function than similar animals dried-off under long-day photoperiod. Temperature is another important environmental factor. Dairy cows prefer cool temperatures. As the temperature gets warmer, especially if the relative humidity is high, signs of heat stress may start to show up: lower dry matter intake and reduced milk production for lactating animals. A less known fact is that dry cows can be negatively affected by warm temperatures as well. Furthermore, not only will dry cows exhibit signs of heat stress during the warm spell but the effects may extend well into the following lactation. COST OF PRODUCTION Adjustments Reduce Swine Feeding Costs In The Grower-Finisher Barn The swine team at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), have provided management tips that swine producers can utilize to help reduce feed costs in the grower-finisher barn. Since feed accounts for 65 to 75 per cent of the cost of raising a pig, and feed costs keep rising, it makes good business sense to reduce costs through proper feeder management.

Swine feeder management in the grower-finisher barn is about maintenance of and adjustments to feed systems for savings. Two per cent feed wastage can amount to six kilograms of feed. OMAFRA’s grower – finisher specialist created a sevenminute video that shows what producers can do to reduce feed waste and costs. The video highlights feeder management tips for improving feed usage in the grower-finisher barn. The swine feeder management in the grower-finisher barn video is on OMAFRA’s website at: Ontario.ca\swine. FARMS GETTING LARGER WITH FEWER FARMERS COUNTER-STATSCAN from Statistics Canada The trend to consolidation and adaptation in the Canadian agricultural sector continued between 2006 and 2011 as the number of census farms declined and many farms expanded and consolidated their operations. The 2011 Census of Agriculture showed a shift away from livestock-based farms to crop-based farms. A full analysis is available in the analytical report, “A snapshot of Canadian agriculture.” The 2011 Census of Agriculture counted 205,730 census farms, a decline of 23,643 or 10.3% from 2006. At the same time, the number of farm operators fell by 33,135 or 10.1% to 293,925. Farm numbers have been declining steadily since 1941. Between 2006 and 2011, the number fell in every province except Nova Scotia, where it rose 2.9%. The number of operators was down everywhere in Canada except Nova Scotia, where it increased 2.5%, and British Columbia, where it was up marginally. Between 2006 and 2011, the average size of Canadian farms increased 6.9% from 728 acres to 778 acres. In Saskatchewan, the average farm size increased 15.1% to 1,668 acres, the largest increase in the country. Production shifted as well. Crop production and beef farming have long been the backbone of Canadian agriculture, but the gap between the two has widened. In 2006, oilseed and grain farms accounted for 26.9% of all farms and beef farms accounted for 26.6%. By 2011, the share of oilseed and grain farms had increased to 30.0%, while the share of beef farms had declined to 18.2%. COMING EVENTS June 5 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at OMAFRA Boardroom, Elora at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@ golden.net. June 6- National Farmers Union Waterloo-Wellington Local, monthly board meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Husky Farm Equipment, Alma. (They meet every first Wednesday of the month). June 7 - Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA)

Spring Rural Romp runs this Saturday Taste Real is offering its second annual spring Wellington Rural Romp on May 26. Find the story behind the food, enjoy the first tastes of spring and get ready for growing. The themes for the Romp are Gardens Delight and Tastes of Spring. About 14 farms, markets, gardens and restaurants in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North will open their doors to offer self-guided

tours. Participants can take part in a day in the countryside, meet local farmers and enjoy real taste and experience agricultural education, guided tours, and children’s activities. Participants can frolic with baby animals, learn more about local community shared agriculture, buy heirloom tomato seedlings or browse and experience unique rural gardens and learn how to grow produce. Participants are encour-

aged to share photos and videos from the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tastereal. Prizes will be awarded for the best photo in three different categories: farmscapes, family fun and food. The sixth annual fall Wellington Rural Romp, occurs on the last Saturday of September. The spring Rural Romp runs May 26 from 11am to 4pm. For farm locations, download the map at www.tastereal.ca.

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– Ontario Provincial Conference, Quality Inn, Woodstock. Details available at: www.cafanet.com. June 9 - 17th Annual Children’s Farm Safety Day for Waterloo Region from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Event will be held rain or shine in Woolwich Township at: Dennis & Helen Martin, 1220 Lundy Rd., RR#1, West Montrose. Registration by Friday, June 1st. For more information, contact Lois 519-696-2667 or check the website: www.waterlooruralwomen.org. June 19&20 - Ontario Pork Congress. Mark your calendar; check website: http://www.porkcongress.on.ca/. June 24 - Local Food Fest – a celebration of local food and copies of the 2012 local food map available at Ignatius Jesuit Centre with children’s area, workshops and more. Visit the website at: www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca. and copies of the 2012 local food map available at Ignatius Jesuit Centre with children’s area, workshops and more. Visit the website at: www. guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca. July 4 & 5 - SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Day, Univ. of Guelph, Ridgetown, 8:15 a.m. Check the website: http://www. diagnosticdays.ca/. July 12- FarmSmart Expo, University of Guelph, Elora Research Station, Elora. Watch for details at: http://www.uoguelph. ca/farmsmart/. July 13- FarmSmart Expo Youth Day at the University of Guelph, Elora Research Station at 8:45 a.m. Check the website: www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/. July 23-27 - 4-H Conference Career Sen$e; Application Deadline: June 11th, Guelph. See website for details: http://www.4hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/conferences/default.aspx.

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ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN RURAL ONTARIO? HAVE YOUR SAY! Wellington County Council and its Economic Development Committee invite you to attend a public meeting to share your thoughts on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s revenue sharing agreement.

Tuesday, May 29 Aboyne Hall Wellington Museum and Archives 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus 7:00 to 9:00 pm NOTE: THE ONLY ISSUE ON THE AGENDA IS EQUINE. The County is here to listen and will pass your concerns on to all parties at Queen’s Park. If you would like to submit comments via email, contact: Janar@wellington.ca. CONTACT: Jana Reichert,Economic Development Officer 519.837.2600 x 2525 Janar@wellington.ca

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Energy Conservation

Some government suggestions on how to save money on hydro in the home There are many free and inexpensive ways to conserve energy in the home. Some improvements for homes will cost money, but those are often good investments that will reduce your electricity bills in the future. Visit saveONenergy.ca to find out how to save energy at home. Remember these main conservation ideas: - Shift electricity use to off-peak periods With smart meters and time-of-use pricing, homeowners can save money by switching some of their energy use to mid- and off-peak hours when electricity prices are lower. - Unplug electronic items not in use Many electronic items such as computers, TVs, cell phone chargers continue

to consume small amounts of electricity unless they are unplugged. Try plugging those items into a power bar with a switch, so they can easily be turned off when they are not in use. - Choose energy-efficient products Consider energy savings in your buying decision. Energy Star appliances and compact fluorescent light bulbs that consume less electricity, so costs will be reduced. Heating and cooling accounts for about 60 per cent of an average home’s energy costs. Tips for the summer include: - Avoid running the air conditioner from 11am to 5pm on weekdays as much as possible. If at home during that peak period, try cooling off with a

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turer’s recommendation). Fix leaky faucets, a little drip can add up to litres of water per month. Install low flow aerators on faucets to save water and energy. Home appliances For the refrigerator, here are some suggestions on how to save money: - Set the temperature no lower than needed. Check manufacturer’s recommendations. - Avoid overfilling the refrigerator as it blocks air circulation. Conversely, a full freezer will perform better than an empty one. - Check refrigerator door’s seal by closing the door on a $5 bill. If it is held tightly in place, the seal is okay. If not, the door should be adjusted or the seal replaced. - Clean the refrigerator’s coils (at the back) and air intake grill (below the doors) every three months. Keep refrigerators and freezers out of direct sunlight, and allow at least five centimetres all around (or as recommended by the manufacturer) to allow heat to escape from the compressor and condensing coil. - Do not let freezers build up more than six millimetres of frost. Defrost regularly to keep freezers working their best. - Don’t keep that old, inefficient refrigerator running in the basement for occasional refreshments. It could cost you $150 or more per year in electricity.

For stoves and ovens, as a general rule for smaller cooking jobs, use smaller appliances: - Instead of the range or cooking top, use an electric kettle, toaster oven or microwave. - Use an electric kettle to boil water instead of the stove, which is less efficient. - Do not use a bigger pot than needed, and match the pot to the right size element for greatest efficiency. - Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator (unless the label says otherwise). - When putting aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven to catch drippings, make sure the foil does not block any of the oven’s circulation holes. There are some sound tips for the dishwasher: - Shift dishwasher use to off-peak periods where possible. - Always operate with full loads, and use the air-dry setting. - Clean drains and filters regularly to ensure efficient operation. - When buying a new dishwasher, consider energy savings in the buying decision and look for the EnerGuide label when making a dishwasher purchase. Also, look for ENERGY STAR® models, which are at least 25 per cent more efficient than the least efficient dishwasher. Tips for the washing machine: - Adjust the water level set-

ting to match the size of the load. Run full loads when possible, but do not overload the machine. - Wash clothes in cold or warm water. Hot water can shrink and fade clothes and approximately 85 to 90 per cent of the energy used by washing machines is for heating the water. When buying a new washer consider energy savings. Look for the EnerGuide label when making and pay a little more for an Energy Star model that uses 35 to 50 per cent less water and 50 per cent less energy than the average washer. Front-loading washers cost a little more than conventional washing machines, but they use roughly half the water per load. They are also more effective at squeezing the water out of laundry, which lowers the electricity costs for drying it. Laundry washed in frontloading washers lasts longer because it is gently tumbled rather than twisted around an agitator. For the dryer: - Consider using a clothesline or drying rack to avoid the cost of a dryer altogether. - Ensure clothes are effectively wrung before putting them into the dryer. - Separate loads into heavy, medium and lightweight items as lighter loads will take less drying time than a mixture of items. - Dry loads consecutively to use otherwise wasted heat from the dryer.

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Save up to $125 a year on electricity costs by having your old fridge or freezer removed for FREE.* If you have a fridge or freezer that is 15 years old or more and in working order, we will haul it out of your home and recycle it in an environmentallyfriendly way for FREE. Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers can also be removed if you book an appointment for at least one eligible fridge or freezer.

For complete details or to book an appointment, visit saveonenergy.ca or call 1-877-797-9473 today. Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. *Fridges and freezers must be 15 years of age or more, in working condition and between 10-27 cubic feet. Access conditions apply. †Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers must be 10 years of age or more and in working condition. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Centre Wellington Hydro. A mark of the Province of Ontario protected under Canadian trade-mark law. Used under sublicence. OMOfficial Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence.

If anyone has a refrigerator or freezer that is 15 years or older, hydro companies will haul it out of the home and recycle it in an environmentally-friendly way for free. The owner will not have to pay or do a thing. And by getting rid of that old, energyguzzling fridge, people could save up to $125 a year on your electricity costs. The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) collects refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners and portable dehumidifiers. The householder has to sign a legal agreement in order for the free service. Some of the conditions in that agreement are: - the signer is 18 years or older and is the owner of the collected unit(s), or has the authority to dispose of them. - the participant confirms the collected refrigerator or freezer is 15 years of age or older, in working condition and between 10 to 27 cubic feet. If a portable dehumidifier or window air conditioner is collected, the participant confirms it is 10 years of age or older and in working condition. - the participant acknowledges the energy cost savings

and other benefits are based on estimates, and actual results may differ, and neither the local distribution company no one involved on the collection side is liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, costs or losses arising from the removal of the collected unit, and a replacement unit or other incentive will not be provided. If the collected unit contains sulphur dioxide, the participant agrees such appliances are particularly susceptible to rupturing and has considered that additional risk in the participant’s home or business, and still wishes the units to be removed. The participant agrees if the collected unit ruptures, the program operators will not be liable for any damages, losses or consequences. The participant will participate in any follow up surveys, studies, audits, evaluations or verifications conducted by the LDC or the OPA or their agents in connection with the initiative. An individual 18 years or older must be home during the scheduled appointment time to sign the appliance release form.

Ammonia-based refrigerators are not eligible for pick-up. The appliance pick-up location must: - be located in a singlefamily dwelling, townhouse, duplex, triplex or fourplex or be located in an apartment or condominium that is over three stories. All apartments and condominiums (over three storeys) must also: - be easily accessible by paved roads or roads that are serviced by municipalities in the winter; - have a driveway or laneway wide enough to accommodate a truck, or suitable street access where stopping is allowed by law; - have doorways into and within the residence that are wide enough for the appliance to be removed; - have a clear pathway to the appliance that is also large enough to accommodate two removal technicians and a dolly; - an accessible driveway or laneway with a height clearance of 12 feet 6 inches (3.81 metres) and - landlord and superintendent approval of the pick up.

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Energy Conservation

Newer appliances will save their owners much cash

Healthy lawn can help in conservation, health (NC) - Healthy lawns do more than just look pretty. They help cool the environment. In fact, one average-sized lawn produces a cooling effect that is equal to the yearly air conditioning needs of two average-sized homes. That is part of the benefit of homeowners taking care to maintain their lawns using a range of tools, including pesticides. What’s in a healthy lawn? A healthy lawn does more than just please the eye, it provides a whole range of environmental, social and economic benefits. Trees, shrubs and turf help remove smoke, dust and other pollutants from the air and keep people healthy. Experts also tell us that having just one healthy tree on the front lawn removes the same amount of carbon dioxide from the air that’s emitted from driving a car 17,700 kilometres. Lawns also produce oxygen: 2,500 square feet of turf releases

enough oxygen for a family of four to breathe for a year. Lawns and gardens also play an important role in improving water quality and preventing soil erosion. Data show that a well-landscaped property helps prevent pollutants from running into the water supply, reduces surface water runoff and reduces storm drain flooding. A dense cover of plants and mulch holds soil in place and keeps sediment out of lakes, streams, storm drains and roads. Studies also show that people are actually willing to pay more for well-landscaped homes—up to 11 per cent more than for a home with a poorly maintained property. For all these reasons, most homeowners put a lot of time and care into maintaining their properties. Many use a combination of tools, including manual weed control and careful pesticide application to control weeds, insects and diseases that threaten the health of their lawns and gardens.

electricity it will use, so consider the number of people that will be using the appliance. For one or two people 12 cubic feet is adquate For three or four people 14 to 17 cubic feet fits the need. For each additional person add two cubic feet - Pick the right model Top freezer models are the most energy efficient, followed by bottom freezers models. Sideby-side models are the least energy efficient. Look for the Energy Star symbol The Energy Star symbol is a simple way to identify products that are among the most

Newer refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners and dehumidifiers cost much less to operate than older units. For example, replacing a 20-year-old, 18 cubic feet refrigerator with a new Energy Star qualified refrigerator could save the buyer up to $125 a year on electricity costs. At that rate, the savings will pay for the cost of the new refrigerator in approximately five to seven years. Anyone planning to buy a new refrigerator or freezer, shoujld consider these energy efficiency tips. - Choose the right size The larger the appliance, the more

energy-efficient on the market. Only manufacturers and retailers whose products meet the Energy Star criteria can label their products with that symbol. - Look for a low EnerGuide rating The EnerGuide rating system can help people make an energy-wise choice when they are looking to buy a new appliance by identifying the amount of energy an appliance consumes in a normal year of service. The rating also makes it easy to compare the energy efficiency of different appliance models of the same size and class. After purchasing a new

fridge or freezer, follow the tips below to maximize energy efficiency: - do not overfill the refrigerator; that blocks air circulation. - try to keep the freezer full as a full freezer will perform better than an empty one. - Clean the refrigerator’s coils (in the back) and air intake grill (below the doors) every three months. - allow hot foods to cool before putting them in the refrigerator. - Keep refrigerators and freezers out of direct sunlight, and allow at least 5cm all around the unit.

Local hydro utilities can help save hydro, cash while aiding environment FERGUS - Hydro users can save electricity and help the environment with the peaksaver program. On the hottest days, air conditioning use is pushing Ontario’s power system to the maximum. Local power companies can help clients save electricity by limiting cooling during peak demand times as well as using the thermostat throughout the year to save energy. Best of all, clients can do their part without doing anything. Here is how it works.Peaksaver sends a message to a thermostat to ease up on the air conditioning by a maximum of 2ºC. People will hardly notice a difference. It lasts only up to four hours, only

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Fergus to be well represented at Paralympics this summer in London by Chris Daponte KITCHENER - For the next three months Justin Karn will be thinking of nothing but London. The black belt judoist has his sights set on the podium for the 2012 Paralympics in London, England in August. “The goal is to do my best; give it everything I have in me,” said Karn, adding he is aiming for the gold medal. Karn, 30, was born in Guelph and grew up in Fergus. He now lives in Kitchener, where he is a coach and trainer at the Asahi Judo Club. He found out last month his dream of competing at the Paralympics will become a reality. “It was pretty amazing when I found out,” Karn told the Advertiser. “Obviously, that was the goal all along.” The visually impaired athlete was born with a condition that makes it difficult to perceive depth. But that certainly hasn’t stopped him from competing in sports. An avid swimmer, he tried to reach the Paralympics by way of the pool, but eventually judo presented a more direct path to the games. “It was thought I’d go farther in judo,” said Karn. He has competed in the sport for the better part of two decades, but internationally only since 2000. He narrowly missed the 2008 Paralympics and won the bronze medal at the

Bronze medals - The Centre Wellington Celtics junior girls basketball team recently won a bronze medal at the Ontario Basketball Association’s Junior Rep Championship in Waterloo. The team is a mixture of area high school players, with members from Guelph, Fergus, Ennotville, Belwood and Acton, including, front row from left: Hailey Salvian and Meghan Fennell. Back: coach Carl Lipke, Julia de Reijke, Christina Blackwell, Julia Busatto, Alyssa Hoag, Cammie Lipke, Julia Rawson, Brenann Francis, Erin Rooney, and coach Pete Busatto. Absent is assistant coach Chelsea Riepert. submitted photo

Golfers wanted for BBBS tournament London calling - Justin Karn, who grew up in Fergus, will compete in judo at the Paralympics this summer in London, England. He finished third in his weight class at the 2011 Para Pan American Games in Guadalajara (above). submitted photo Para Pan American Games in Guadalajara last fall. In 2010, he was named the Pan American champion. Karn, now ranked 12th in the world in the 60-kilogram division, will have several smaller competitions to prepare for the Paralympics. “I’ll be tuning up for London and making some

adjustments to my game plan,” he said. Also representing Fergus at the Paralympics, which run Aug. 29 to Sept. 9, will be wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson. The Advertiser hopes to run a feature story on Karn and Anderson leading up to the London games.

‘Little Kickers’ come to Guelph area Little Kickers is now in Guelph and taking registrations for pre-school soccer and offering an introductory promotion. The U.K.-based company travelled across the pond to Canada in 2009 and is now running in Guelph under the ownership of local residents,

Krystal and Mark Nicholson. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings starting on May 26 at St. Matthias Anglican Church, located at the north-east corner of Kortright Road West and Edinburgh Road South in Guelph. Class prices are $85 for six

weeks and $170 for 12 weeks (HST included). The 12-week session qualifies for the children’s fitness tax credit To register online for Little Kickers Guelph visit littlekickers.ca. For more details, email guelph@littlekickers.ca or phone 519-265-7446.

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C. WELLINGTON TWP. - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington is looking for golfers for its 16th annual golf tournament on June 16 at Ariss Golf and Country Club. Tee-offs start at 1:30pm and organizers say there will be lots of prizes, competitions and mulligan bags, in addition to a silent auction. The tournament includes 18

holes of golf in a best-ball format, golf cart, lunch and dinner for $125. Sponsor John McCabe from Reliable Motors in Fergus is ready to give away a two-year lease on a 2012 Ford Focus for the golfer who gets a hole in one. Other hole sponsors and donations will help the organization fund its programs

(including one-to-one matches, group and in-school mentoring, “Go Girls” and “Game On”). By Participating in the tournament golfers and donors are helping provide quality services for over 150 children who benefit from the programs. To register or find out more, call 519-787-0160 or email centrewellington@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

Puslinch Soccer Club kicks off season Puslinch Soccer Club volunteers have been working hard over the last few weeks to get the fields and equipment ready for a new season of recreational and rep soccer. With the help of its newest sponsor, Jones and Bisson Dentistry, Puslinch Soccer Club is looking forward toan exciting season. Sponsorship dollars from Jones & Bisson, a family and cosmetic dentistry business, will go towards Puslinch’s rep team, which is being coached by former pro soccer player and coach Julio Barrios. There are high hopes for excellent results from the rep teams.

Recreational soccer practices are set to start at the end of May. There are still a few spots left for those teams. Officials say it is a wonderful opportunity for families to get involved in a sport that is challenging and rewarding. Soccer is one of the only sports that is known and played throughout the world and has a long history of community building. The practices and games can provide children the building blocks for relationships with each other and with fitness in general that could stretch through their entire lifetime. The Puslinch Soccer Club,

in partnership with its members, is a community-minded, non-profit club that has soccer programs in place for any children in the Puslinch area between the ages of 5 and 18. The Puslinch Soccer Club was established to provide a fun, healthy and safe environment for children to learn soccer skills, social and leadership skills and engage in physical exercise in a supportive environment. The club’s development program enjoys great success in placing a large number of its players on regional teams. For more information on any of these programs, visit www.puslinchsoccer.ca.

Local rugby players find success in Japan FERGUS - Highland Rugby players have returned successful from the Sanix World Youth Rugby Tournament.

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Weekdays in Erin July & August Ages 6-16 Info & Register www.erinhoops.ca 519-833-2058

Four local players - Joel Brattan, Nathan Fish, Djustice Sears-Duru and Alex Swainson - played for the the Shawnigan Lake School men’s rugby team at the recent tournament in Japan. The team competed against 15 other international high schools and placed 10th in the tournament, the highest ever ranking for a Canadian school,

and achieved a historic 17-14 win over Kelston Boys, the reigning New Zealand high school champions. Highland Rugby club officials would like to congratulate Brattan, Fish, Sears-Duru and Swainson on the accomplishment. For more information about Fergus Highland Rugby visit www.highlandrugby.com

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Orangeville Blues, Jazz Festival runs from May 31 to June 3

FROM PAGE TWO with? Many older adults find that over time they may loose many important people in their lives. The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence along with Dave Vervoort, Therapist at the Mount Forest Family Health Team are teaming up for our Friendship Circle Program to increase your connections in the community. 10:30-11:30am and continuing each Monday morning until the middle of August, we will be meeting at Coffee Culture in Mount Forest to share a cup of coffee and build friendships. Call for more details at 519-6381000. Transportation can be arranged.

Tues. May 29

C.W. Probus Club 10am. Aboyne Hall - Wellington Museum. Speaker: David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada. Topic: Confessions of a Weather Weenie. All retired seniors welcome; membership available. *** Fergus–Elora Rotary Clubs Annual Beef On A Bun Luncheon. The Royal Canadian Legion Fergus, Branch 275, 11:30am – 1:15 pm. Tickets $10 at the door. Take out is available, call Tory at 519-843-3650 to place your order. Lunch features hot roast beef on a bun or veggie burger, coleslaw, onions, horseradish and pickles, dessert, coffer, tea or bottled water. All proceeds will go to the Fergus-Elora Rotary Foundation for the support of the Rotary Club’s local and international projects.

Wed. May 30

Grand Valley and District Horticultural meeting. Our guest speaker will be Anne Hieter. She will be discussing perennial favourites. Meeting is at Trinity United Church at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

Thurs. May 31

Drive thru Chicken BBQ. ½ chicken, potato, roll, coleslaw, dessert. 5-7pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Order and pick up tickets before May 25. Call the church 519-843-3565.

Fri. june 1

Dinah Christie with HOPE. 7:30pm at Mount Forest United Church. Heartfelt songs and stories all wrapped in the warmth of humour and laughter. Tickets $10 available at the door. For more info. call Paula Solway at 519-323-1168. Hosted by H.O.P.E. Committee of Wellington North.

Sat. june 2

The Upper Canada District Canadian Horse Breeders Association Canadian Horse Pageant. Hidden Meadow Farm, 5806, 2nd line Erin. 10am- 4pm. Admission is free. Demonstrations of the Canadian Horse in harness, under saddle, jumping, and classical dressage. Marathon cart rides will be available in the morning. Silent and live auction of new and used tack/equipment. All proceeds are used by the UCD to educate and promote Canada’s national horse. For more info. call Geoff Pantling at 519-8556498. *** A Chamber Music Concert, featuring musicians from Sinfonia Toronto and Incontri di Canna Ensemble. Dublin Street United Church, 8pm. Doors open at 7:30pm. Proceeds benefit Trillium Waldorf School. Tickets $20/adult, $10/student in advance from River Run Box office, 519-763-3000; tickets at door $25. *** Annual Chicken Barbecue, Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 - 15 Sideroad, east of Guelph Line. 4:30-7pm, eat-in or takeout $15. Call 905-854-1055. *** St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course, 9am–4pm for young people ages 11 years and up at the Hillsburgh Branch, Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. Fee: $50. Preregistration required. Space is limited to 14 participants. For information phone 519-855-4010. *** Scrapbooking and Crafts day at Knox Church Ospringe. 9am3pm. Join us to work on your own projects. Lunch provided, donations to the food bank gratefully accepted. For more information call Nora 519-856-4453. *** Spirit of the Hills Concert and Dance featuring the Muir Family Band. 8pm - Midnight at the Hillsburgh Community Centre, Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Tickets: $20 per person available by phoning 519-855-6343 or 519-833-2571. Fundraiser for The Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee. *** Minto Optimist Bob-Tail Truck And Car Show. Car Show - June 2 only. June 2-3 at Palmerston Arena. Pork Chop Supper 5-7pm. Sunday breakfast 8 -10:30am. More info. and tickets call 519343-3862. *** Maryhill CWL and KofC Luau Dinner. Maryhill Heritage Community Centre, 2 seating’s: 5:30 & 7pm. Roasted pig, potatoes, veg, salads etc. Adults $15, children 6-11 $7. Advance tickets only. Call Mike 519-648-3394, Doug 519-648-2939 or Mary 519-822-9287.

Sun. june 3

Optimist Club Of Centre-Wellington Junior Golf Tournament. $350 entry fee includes lunch – Wildwinds. Prizes, winner goes on to compete in the Optimist District Golf Tournament. For more information contact Jim Dandy 519-843-5142. *** Community Decoration Day – 1:30pm Marymount Cemetery and Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph, 3pm. *** Sunday Night Showcase Concert – Lynn Russworm CD release

party, 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Music in the Park at the Hillsburgh Historical Park on Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh (beside the Exchange Hotel) 2-4pm featuring the Mip Power Trio (Rock with a twist of folk). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of music. If it rains, the performance will be cancelled. Sponsored by The Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee. For information 519-855-6343 or 519-8332571. *** East Luther Grand Valley Cemeteries Annual Memorial Service at 2pm. Grand Valley Union Cemetery. Please bring lawn chairs. Info. 519-928-5652. *** “Slide by Slide” trombone quartet, in concert. Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec Street, downtown Guelph. 3pm. Tickets: $20 (adults) and $10 (students/children), available at the door or by reservation, 519-821-0141.

Mon. june 4

Guelph Enabling Garden Knit Knites 2012 at the Guelph Enabling Garden 6:30pm, weather permitting. Experienced and new knitters welcome. Come with your own knitting project, folding chair and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Please bring a mug if you would like to enjoy tea. Please visit www.guelphenablinggarden.blogspot.com for more details and events. *** June 4 to June 16- Cleaning Out the Cupboard used book sale during open hours at the Hillsburgh Branch, Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd., Hillsburgh. Find some great summer reading and entertainment for the beach or cottage. For information, phone 519.855.4010.

Wed. june 6

Now entering its 10th consecutive year, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival was recently recognized as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals by Festivals and Events Ontario. In 2011, it attracted over 33,000 visitors to the area. This year it will offer over 80 live acts On May 31 7pm Juno nominated singer and song-

writer will open the festival with songs from her new CD Mumble. Also performing that night at 8:15pm is festival favourite Alan Gerber. He is followed by Dylan Wickens & The Grand Naturals at 9:15pm. Over 80 acts are part of the festival. For more information visit the Festival website at www. objf.org.

GSO will host classical 5km walk on July 13 GUELPH - The Guelph Symphony Orchestra is hosting its first annual Guelph Classical 5km walk on July 13 at 8:30pm. The fundraising race is an opportunity to support the orchestra, while joining musicians and community members on a summer evening run or walk. The course which begins at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, passes through the Homewood grounds and returns through the TransCanada trail. The soundtrack as walk-

ers pass through the fast, flat course will be live musicians – a soloist at 1km, a duet at 2km, a trio at 3km, a quartet at 4km and a big band at the end. Organizers say everyone from seasoned veterans to those who have never run or walked a 5km race, or are somewhere in between are in for a unique treat. Racers should arrive at 7:00 pm for an 8:30 start. There will be entertainment after registration. For more information or to register online please click here.

St. Thomas Church, Harriston Chicken BBQ. 5-7pm at the arena pavilion. Adults $ 12.50, Children 10 and under $6. Advance tickets only. Call Grace 519-343-518.

Thurs. june 7

Belwood Lions Jamboree. 7:30pm, Belwood Hall. Come and Play, Sing, Dance & just enjoy the Entertainment. Admission $5pp. (Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for information. *** Please join the Guelph Enabling Garden Horticultural Therapist at 7pm on Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph for the free teaching session “Herb Container Gardening”. Get tips, seeds and cuttings to learn how to make portable herb gardens suitable for patios and balconies. For info. call 519-993-5323.

Fri. june 8

Friday & Saturday. “Wingfield’s Progress” Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St. Andrew St. W. 8pm The spectre of urban development looms on the Seventh Concession and Walt sounds the alarm. Can he mobilize the neighbourhood to save the rustic splendour of Larkspur? Find out in part two of this hilarious series. Adults $35/ Box Office: 519-843-4852. *** St. Teresa of Avila Annual Garden Party, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. Community BBQ, 5-8pm. Lots of fun for everyone, bouncies, bingo, penny table, horseshoes etc. Evening ends with fireworks at 9:30pm

Sat. june 9

St. John’s Anglican Church Plant Sale. 12 noon - 4pm, Lloyd Dyer Park in Rockwood. All plants $1 -$5. *** Garage sale and car wash. Elora Canadian Reformed Church 8am12pm. 6674 Wellington Road 7, just north of Salem. There will lots of treasures for everyone, including a bake table and car wash. *** Friends of South Luther School grand reopening at 2pm. Refreshments to follow. Wear period costume. Bring lawn chair. All welcome. *** Walk for ALS. 5km walk around the outdoor track located at 320 King Street East, Mount Forest. 8:30am registration opens, 10:30am opening ceremonies, 11am walk start. Food, prizes, great people and awesome music all for a cause in need of a cure! 519323-8208 for inquiries, Ashley Teeter. *** Meat Roll. Harriston Legion Branch #296. 4-6pm. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Old Time Country Fiddle Music & Variety Show at Duff’s Presbyterian Church. 401 & Cty Rd. 46, Puslinch. 2pm and 7pm. Tickets: $15. Refreshments to follow. For Tickets call Wendy McDonald 519-763-9764 or Ida Law 519-824-3329. *** Learn Taoist Tai Chi™ in a weekend! Open House.11am. The entire set is given in a special condensed format in a weekend starting Friday June 15, 6-9pm, continuing Saturday June 16, 9 -noon and finishing on Sunday June 17, 9-12 noon at 54 Cardigan Street Guelph. Call 519-836-7390.

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 fifth week of May -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, financial constraints could delay the start of a new project that you have wanted to do for quite a while. Don’t fall into despair; you just may have to save a little longer.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Emotional issues with a family member could leave you seeking an escape route, Scorpio. This may be just what you need to clear your mind and get back on track.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, learn all the facts before you get pulled into gossip. Otherwise you may become part of the problem of disseminating the wrong type of information.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are feeling less inhibited this week, which may lead to a loose tongue. Try not to offend because you aren’t thinking things through but operating on impulse.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, though you are naturally intuitive, this week you may have a burst of purely psychic energy that cannot be ignored. You may find vivid dreams are part of the deal.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, stress on the job could have you thinking about quitting. But a look at your finances may tell you this isn’t a wise idea at the time. Stick with it for a little while longer.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are feeling very passionate and you have deep and rich emotions this week. It is all about developing an even more solid relationship with your partner.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Mistakes from the past could come back to haunt you, Aquarius. For a few days you may be low on selfconfidence. Lie low if you don’t trust your judgement just yet.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t feel tempted to give anyone a pep talk, Leo. You may just be wasting your time. The person you have in mind might not be too receptive to advice.

Sun. june 10

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, thoughts of love and romance could distract you and make it hard to do your job. Don’t be tempted to spend all the time on the phone.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You have an inherent ability to read a person’s thoughts and motives, Libra. You may find that people’s feelings simply jump out toward you. This ability could be taxing, though.

Royal Canadian Legion Listowel. Jamboree. Elizabeth St., Listowel. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner, served at 5pm, $9. Call 519291-2569 for info.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, though you’re usually physically active, this week you can benefit from just taking a small break. Focus on recharging.

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JUNE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

June 6

9:00 am

Police Services

Administration Centre, Guthrie Room

June 13

1:00 pm 4:30 pm

Social Services Information, Heritage and Seniors

Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Board Room, Wellington Terrace

June 14

9:00 am

Land Division and Planning

June 19

10:00 am 1:00 pm

Economic Development Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration, Financetour and Personnel Administration Centre, Guthrie Room self guided

June 28

9:30 am

County Council

Administration Centre, Keith Room

Administration Centre, Council Chambers

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 74 WOOLWICH STREET, GUELPH self guided tour WELLINGTON TERRACE, 474 WELLINGTON ROAD 18, FERGUS PLEASE CALL DONNA BRYCE, COUNTY CLERK, AT: 519.837.2600, EXT. 2520* TO CONFIRM MEETING DATES AND TIMES, AS MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

INFANT PROGRAMME COMING IN SEPTEMBER The Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre will be offering six infant child care spaces for ages birth – 18 months beginning in September. Babies need a world that is rich with opportunities to see, hear, feel, touch and move. At The Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre, children learn the skills they need for life through playing and exploring their world. The Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre offers: • Safe, happy and healthy environment • Fully inclusive programme • Subsidized spaces available • Qualified educators • Homemade meals prepared on site The Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre is located at 311 Foster Street in Mount Forest. For more information, please contact the Child Care Supervisor at: 519.323.1653

Garden’s Delight and Tastes of Spring self guided tour

self guided tour REASONS TO BUY LOCAL FOOD

SupportingDelight the localand community allows for business retention and expansion. Garden’s Tastes of Spring Proudly When local storesPresents are kept in business, local jobs are kept in town.

Money spent in a local small business is spent again locally. self guided tour Proudly Presents Proudly Taste. Local food Presents is fresher and better tasting. For example, strawberries that are grown locally are ripening on the vine which allows for better flavour and Garden’s Delight and Tastes Spring nutrients. Alternatively, the onesoffrom “far away” are picked green and artificially Garden’s Delight and Tastes of Spring ripened.

Supporting local food and farming helps make our communities more sustainable economically, socially, environmentally and culturally. Proudly Presents

Proudly Presents Traceability. Knowing where your food comes from and the high standards of Garden’s Delight and ofoffers Spring production that OntarioTastes demands farm to fork traceability and accountability for the producers. Piece of mind for the consumer.

More natural processes. Local foods are usually ingredients or core foods items that are not filled with preservatives and additives. Proudly Presents

CHANGES TO BALE WRAP PROGRAMME Bale wrap recycling is now more convenient! Farmers no longer have to deliver bale wrap to the Riverstown landfill for recycling. Bale wrap and other agricultural plastics (i.e. greenhouse plastic, boat wrap, pallet shrink wrap etc.) will be picked up at no cost at the farm.

Wellington County is the hub of agriculture in Ontario. For a complete list of farmers’ markets, restaurants, distributors and farms that produce and serve local food, visit: www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

The County is promoting an enhanced programme with Switch Energy Corporation. Farmers set up the programme with Switch Energy directly. They will provide free clear plastic bags and pick them up from the farm at no cost. No special preparations are required, simply shake off the dirt and place plastics in the bag.

For more information, contact Switch Energy Corporation: W: www.switchenergycorp.com E: dnott@switchenergycorp.com T: 519.482.7561

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