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Insights juried art show returns to county museum on June 23 ABOYNE - One of the longest running juried art exhibitions in Ontario, Insights is returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 23.

Organized and sponsored by the Elora Arts Council, Insights showcases works of art from emerging and established artists from Wellington County and the surrounding five counties.

The show opens on June 23 and call to entry forms are now available through the Wellington County Museum and Archives - www.wcm.on.ca or the Elora Arts Council - www. artscouncil.elora.on.ca.

Insights provides a variety of opportunities to view a wide

range of mediums at their best from traditional to exploratory and the serious alongside the whimsical. Three-dimensional works, fibre art, delicate drawings and bold paintings create an exciting experience for all.

From the 300 pieces submitted, sixty winning entries are chosen by the jurors: renowned artists Jo-Anne Harder, Jim Reed and Susan Strachan Johnson.

The opening reception is on Wednesday, June 22 at the museum starting at 7pm.

The awards presentation begins at 8pm. Insights continues until Sept. 5.

For more information see the museum at www.wcm. on.ca.

Public Service Announcements The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop-in programs. Call 519-787-1814. *** Knights of Columbus, Guelph. Karaoke every Friday night 9pm.

84 Lewis Road. 519-821-4050 (Glen). No admission charge.

Buffet every Friday, 11:30am-1pm, 519-821-4050. (Glen/Ryan/ Rod). Open to the public. *** Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre Long-term Care Home Information Session - find out how to access longterm care homes in the region. 5-6:30pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St. Guelph. Attendance is free. Please contact Patti Hirsch at 1-888-883-3313 ext. 5190. *** Tea and Tales with the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and Friends Enabling Gardens, behind Evergreen Senior Centre. Every Friday morning this summer, except July 1. 10:30-11:30am. Stories range from personal memories to literary classics to traditional.

Stories are intended for the young at heart, and may be too long or complex for young children. www.guelpharts.ca/storytellers.

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Victoria Park Seniors Centre: The Guelph-Wellington Alzheimer’s Society presents the third in a series of three films at 10am: Alzheimer’s Movie Series #3-Family Caregiving. Call 787-1814 to register. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-8241381. Karaoke 8 to 12. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226. Wing Night 6 - 8 p.m. All you can eat.

No Take Outs Available. *** “Falls Prevention” by Scott Fraser at 12:00 pm at the Clifford United Church. Free. Donations appreciated. *** The Elora Centre for the Arts presents an amateur production of Mamma Mia. 8pm. Free tickets at Fergus Grand Theatre. 7871981.

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Join us and celebrate Father’s Day. Barrie Hill United Church invites you to a Fish Dinner (featuring Howell’s Fish from Wiarton), with Cake and Strawberries. Prices: $13 adults, $6 students (age 5-12), pre-school free with a ticket. 4:30, 5:30, 6:30pm, buffet or take-out tickets available. Please call Bernice at 519-824-8609. Barrie Hill United Church, 5702 Wellington Rd. 29, Rockwood, 2km North of Hwy. #24. www.barriehillunitedchurch.com. *** Arthur United Church, ladies day 10am-2:30pm. Praise and worship, guest speakers and a free lunch. All ladies are welcome.

Cathy Knapp 519-848-5529. *** Victorian Tea and House Tour, at home of Elora’s first physician Dr. William Savage. Tours and settings 1pm. and 3pm. Call Knox Church 846-0680. Limited seating - Call now. Tickets $20. *** Alma Optimist Club. Country Dance. In the new Alma community hall. Dance to “Country Ways”. Come and enjoy our new facility. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-8241381. Falcons 2 to 6 ( Matinee). *** Woodland Springs Women’s Institute. Yard and Bake Sale Fund Raiser. 8am to 12pm. Lots of Yard Sale Items. Bake Table: Homemade squares, tarts, pies, cookies and tea biscuits. Mount Forest Fire Hall, 381 Main Street, Mount Forest. *** The Royal Canadian Legion District C Track & Field Meet. St. James High School in Guelph. For more information – Contact the Legion Office at 519-822-1565. *** Autism Behavioural Services 4th Annual Autism Fundraising BBQ. 12 noon to 5pm at Land’s End Farm 8754 Sideroad 15, Belwood. Enjoy a fun filled day on the farm, lots to see and do, all-you-can-eat pig and lamb roast. Silent Auction. $12/person $40/family. *** The Elora Centre for the Arts presents an amateur production of Mamma Mia. 5 pm & 8 pm. Free tickets at Fergus Grand Theatre.

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Fergus Legion Community Breakfast. 9-11:30am. Take father out. Everybody welcome. $5. *** Historic Ellis Chapel celebrates its 150th anniversary in a summer long series of events, beginning today at 2:30pm. Gerald Neufeld and the Guelph Chamber Choir will be presenting a program on Church Music through the Years followed by refreshments in the garden. 6705 Ellis Road in Puslinch Township, directly behind the north service centre on westbound 401 and can be reached from Wellington Rds. 34 and 32 and Townline Road. Details on other 150th anniversary events may be found at: www.ellischapel.ca and ellischapel@sympatico.ca. ***

Put Your Boots in the Stirrups. Let’s Go Gaming. MGAC presents more Mounted Games at Grand River Raceway. Registration: 9 am. Flag Drops: 10am. Competition for all levels. Come and have fun. For more info go to www.mgac.ca.

Jun 20

Spirit Walk in Puslinch Crown Cemetery 7pm. Tour the cemetery and hear the life stories and words of 5 people who are buried here. Take Nicholas Beaver Rd. (at Tim Hortons) south of Aberfoyle to the cemetery side entrance. “An introduction to genealogy and what it can do for communities” will be discussed

by Bob McEachern at Duff’s Church afterwards. Coffee/tea will be served. Sponsored by Puslinch Historical Society. All welcome. b.andersen@sympatico.ca or 519-658-9923. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Join us for a seminar on Travel Insurance 101 – What you Need to Know at 10:15. Call 787-1814 to register. *** Centre Wellington Women’s Connection invites all ladies to our dinner meeting at 7674 Colbourne St. East, Elora at 7pm. We’ll be featuring “Jammed Lovely and Epiphany”, Speaker & Soloist Barbara Johnston talking about “The Gift You Can’t Afford to Live Without”. $17 incl. RSVP 519-846-5459 & 519-846-5252. *** Elmira & District Horticultural Society Presents Robert Pavlis, Master Gardener: “Creating Aspen Grove”. 7:30 P.M., Trinity United Church, Elmira. Members: free; Visitors: $2. *** Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis’ Annual General Meeting at the Wellington County Museum & Archives (Aboyne room) at 6pm. The Rural Women’s Support program is celebrating 25 years in Wellington County and would like to extend a special invitation to any previous staff and volunteers. Help us celebrate 25 years. RSVP to rwspmgr@gwwomenincrisis.org.

Jun 21

Enabling Garden Grand Opening and Strawberry Social, brought to you by the Guelph Township Horticultural Society. 7:00pm at the Marden Community Centre Park. Join us to celebrate the official opening of our Green Roof Shed, dedication tree planting, mini show, and live entertainment. Further questions can be forwarded to vhafner@get.on.ca or dnichol@get.on.ca. *** Cancer Support Group third Tuesday of every month, 10am -12pm. Upper Grand 753 Tower, St. First Wednesday of the month, Lunch Out. Contact, Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Strawberry Social Garden Party. Alma United Church. Serving 5 - 7pm. Adults $13.00, Children $5.00. Alma Community Hall. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: CNIB Low Vision Clinic: Between 9:30am to 12:30pm. Call 1-800-265-4127 Ext.5164 for more information. Hearing Screening Assessments: Come out and get your hearing screened. Book your ½ hour appointment prior to the clinic by calling the Reception Desk at Victoria Park Seniors Centre 519-787-1814. No charge. *** The Guelph Enabling Garden’s Horticultural Therapy free teaching session entitled “Pressing Flowers”. 7pm - 8pm in the Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph. For more details contact Lea at 519993-5323 or visit www.enablinggarden.org. *** The Wellington County Library - Palmerston Branch and the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence are pleased to offer a Genealogy workshop from 6:30pm – 8pm at the Palmerston Library. The workshop will be led by Kevin James. Kevin James is a Professor at the University of Guelph and a Genealogical Consultant on the television show “Ancestors in the Attic”. He will discuss the challenges of translating “Ancestors” into a 22-minute show.

Registration requested before June 17 at the Palmerston Library or by calling 519-638-1000. *** Seniors’ Centre for Excellence Event. 519-638-1000. 10:00am.

Urban Pole Walking Information Session. Palmerston United Church.

Jun 22

Garden excursion to Dream Gardens - The Elora and Salem Horticultural Society will venture off to Rockwood to visit the two-acre garden site and pond known as Dream Gardens. This is a great opportunity to observe some innovative and fresh gardening ideas. Meet at the Old Schoolhouse in Salem, at 6pm and carpool from there to our destination. Should be fun. Everyone welcome. *** Annual Strawberry Supper at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hillsburgh. 3 sittings – 5pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm and Take-out.

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Moorefield United Church Garden Party to be held at Moorefield Community Centre with seatings from 5pm to 7pm. Menu includes; Ham, Turkey, Salads, and Strawberry Shortcake. No advance tickets needed. Adult $12.00; Children 5 to 7 $5.00; Under 5 free. *** Annual General Meeting. 6pm. Home Watson House & Gallery, Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 17, 2011 PAGE THREE

Settlers Creek Band: Drawing a Line in the Dirt to forge a new path to success

by Kelly Waterhouse (Cover photo by Chris Daponte)

“This life takes you down so many roads, and you never know where each one is gonna go.” – Wanna Go, track 4 on Line in the Dirt, by Settlers Creek Band.

It’s Saturday night, June 4.

The air is thick with humidity, but a breeze blows in the back door of the Erin Agricultural Centre, sending a wave of anticipation through the large crowd assembled inside, waiting for the show to begin.

It feels more like a family gathering than a CD release party; a real community atmosphere.

No one feels it more than the musicians who are about to take the stage. This is it: the first step in a journey that, despite more than ten years in the making, is now truly the beginning of what everyone here hopes will be the road to success.

This night changes everything - and they know it.

Lead singer and guitarist Lucas Rogerson takes to the microphone and with humble appreciation for the support of the people in the room, introduces the debut live performance of the band’s new album, a collection of eight songs, all written and arranged by the members of Settlers Creek Band; brothers Greg and Chris Eisen, Sean Bruder, Bryce Butcher, and Rogerson.

Until now, they have been one of the most popular cover bands from the area, playing tributes to their song writing idols like Blue Rodeo, The Band, Garth Brooks, John Mellencamp, and a host of other acts.

But this night is about presenting an original sound all their own.

To do that, the boys had to decide to draw a line between where they have been in their musical careers and where they want to go. Hence the name of their first album, Line in the Dirt.

“We were always imitating, when we played covers,” said Rogerson. “We wanted our own identity.”

Bass player Greg Eisen agreed. “We wanted to show our fans what we could do.”

Bruder, the band’s drummer, added, “Playing cover songs limited where we could go as a band. We eventually want to take our careers into full time music.”

Taking that first step, Settlers Creek Band went into the recording studio in late October with a handful of original songs, and laid down the tracks for this album, a process that took a period of five months.

It was journey and a true test of the band’s determination.

“We never realized how different our music tastes were until we started the process of writing and making the CD,” explained Rogerson. “We agree on a lot of music, but we have very different tastes too. So we had to learn how to write and play together all over again.”

That’s saying something, given that these guys have known each other for over 15 years, 11 of those years as band mates.

The group got started when Butcher, from Erin, met Rogerson, from Elora, at a music camp for the performing arts. They started jamming, and Bruder, a Guelph native, joined in, followed later by the Eisen brothers, of Fergus.

“This is the longest relationship any of us have ever had,” joked Chris Eisen. So naturally, the creative process tested their bonds, and in doing so, made them stronger.

Chris Eisen admits that having the band write its own music was the best part of the process, but also the biggest challenge.

“You get a riff in your head or a chorus, and you can hear it that way, but then you present it to the band and they

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Same band, new material - Settlers Creek Band, which recently released its first original album, includes, from left: Greg Eisen, Bryce Butcher, Lucas Rogerson, Chris Eisen, and Sean Bruder. Four members are from Wellington County and one from Guelph. submitted photo

hear something completely different,” he said. “You have to learn to be open to some change and also when to hold on.”

Butcher relayed that the process was made more difficult because music is their part-time career. All the band members have full-time jobs, with the exception of Rogerson, who has recently taken the ultimate gamble to leave work to promote the band full time.

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that the creative process is just that - a process, and an evolution of the band’s growth.

“It will be better the next time,” said Rogerson with a smile. He credits the support of producer Sean Gugula for keeping the band on track.

“This was a total learning process, every step of the way. In the end, we learned to work together in the studio,” Rogerson said.

The evidence is in the music.

Line in the Dirt accom-

“We were always imitating, when we played covers.

We wanted our own identity.”

- Lead singer Lucas Rogerson, on why Settlers Creek Band decided to produce an album of original material. ily, and recording over a fivemonth period made for long days and longer nights. Like old friends, they knew how to remedy the situation.

“We took a break from each other and then we started to hang out again, without talking about the music.

We reconnected,” said Chris Eisen. “The mixing sessions after that was the cohesiveness; when it all came together.”

Rogerson added, “It was a trying time, with some frustration and tension” - a comment that led to laughter from his band mates. “But then we got our own sound out of it.”

Settlers Creek Band members learned the lesson of their musical heroes before them:

plishes everything the band members hoped for; it’s a radio-ready sound of their own, with respect to the influences that got them to this point, and an independent spirit, too. It’s a little bit of rock, blues, and a whole lot of country or, as Bruder puts it, “It’s who we are.”

From the gritty first track Down by the Creek, to the sing-a-long melody of Somebody’s Nobody, to the more somber I Guess This is Good-bye, and the good ole boy fun of Down in Mexico and One Long Night, audiences will find something on this album with which they can connect.

Lyrically contagious, Greener on the Country Side

and This Town are songs that speak of how these boys feel connected to their homes in Wellington County.

But it is the track Wanna Go, which features Fergus fiddler Scott Woods, that seems to reassure listeners that this band will always be “our band.”

“We want to be able to play this album and keep the sound of each song true when we play it live,” said Rogerson, adding that will ensure a seamless transition from cover songs to originals in every live show.

Said Butcher, “We wanted to change our live show. We want to be able to be personal with our audience, to tell the stories of our songs.”

And the band loves to perform live.

“There is nothing like playing live,” said Greg Eisen.

“It’s like being in this tornado of sound; there is nothing like it.”

Bruder agreed, “As a drummer, there is a point in the show where the energy of the crowd is so alive, you’re almost high from it.”

Rogerson chimed in, “It’s when a song is so perfect, it’s surreal.”

With a solid following of loyal fans, not just here at home but beyond Wellington County lines, their live shows have proved to audiences the band has talent.

The band is loyal to its fans too, which is why this transition to original music is a leap of faith.

“Our fans are awesome.

They’ve been with us since day one right up until now, and they’ve watched the transition,” Butcher noted.

“We are basically starting

over again, so we’re staying true to the people who have got us here,” added Greg Eisen.

That includes the incredible support of the band’s families, who make the sacrifices alongside them - something none of the guys take for granted.

So was it a risk worth taking?

In less than a month since the release of their debut album, Settlers Creek Band’s Crop Tour has just been added to the bill of the highly anticipated Saugeen Summer Nights, sharing the stage on June 18 with Johnny Reid, Dierks Bentley, and Dean Brody, to name a few.

Not bad for a little band that has just found its unique sound. Audiences can also see them at the Fergus Truck Show on July 22.

The five friends are one cohesive musical unit; a collaboration that intuitively knows one another, trusts each other, and expects the other guys to tow the line - and they always do.

They have been a bar band long enough to appreciate late nights and the one-van tour bus, but they have big dreams and the foundation to make their future happen.

And one gets the sense their humble beginnings will keep their music and their attitude rooted here, at home.

It is that focus that helped them work through the stresses of a collaborative process, and it is that sense of brotherhood that will, they hope, get them to the next level, on their own terms.

For more information or to buy Line in the Dirt, go to www.settlerscreekband.com.

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Performers in Dance Legends gave the audience that privilege on opening night.

Their passion, grace and talent bespoke the mystery of communication from soul to body through movement.

Dance Legends: A Salute to Movers and Shakers affirms, renews and awakens a respect for dance, while providing a captivating spectacle.

An original production conceived, written and directed by Drayton Entertainment’s Alex Mustakas, the show pays tribute to legendary dancers and choreographers of then and nearly now. The dances are presented simply and convey much without a variety show platform as used in previous Legends productions.

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The great variety of dance disciplines and eras transitions smoothly. Those disciplines are tap, jazz, ballroom, ballet, hip hop and more.

Included in the show are the dance greats who have left their impression on modern culture, such as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Cyd Charisse and duos the Nicholas Brothers and Alan and Blanche Lund.

Although that era of dance appeals more to the older crowd as nostalgic, young and old alike enjoyed dances from more modern movie musicals such as Flashdance and Saturday Night Fever. A great segment on Michael Jackson includes the exciting Thriller.

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Another lovely surprise is a pas de deux inspired by ballet icons Margot Fonteyn and

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A host of choreographers project their knowledge and specific genre expertise onto the dancers. Lead choreographer is Gino Berti.

Also getting a real workout is the unseen except for the TV screen band under the direction of Michael Lerner. Each era is exemplified with such a variety of instrumentation and sound the audience would think there are 200 musicians under the stage.

Costume Coordinators Nicole Del Cul and Jenine Kroeplin quite literally had their work cut out for them with the wide variety of eras and genres. The outfits are wonderful and show off the dancers’ bodies, as acquired through their hard work.

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Trike-a-thon runs June 18 ELORA – The Elora Co-op pre-school’s annual Trike-athon will see children in the community will trike, bike, wagon, and scooter around the Knox Presbyterian Church here on June 18 at 10:30am.

The children will be sponsored by family and friends to raise money for the pre-school.

Afterwards there will be a barbecue and end of year party at the pre-school, starting at noon.

After the barbecue there will be a presentation honouring a long-time teacher for 35 years of teaching the children in the community.

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plants, and animals) The GRCA photo contest started April 30 and runs until next March 31. Photos reflecting any GRCA conservation area, trail, or a local river are welcome. If anyone has or is ready to snap a favourite shot of a family or friends taking a close up look at a dragonfly, tubing at Elora Gorge or watching the sunset over Belwood Lake, this is a chance to win.

The complete list of rules and submission information is available on www.grandriver. ca/photocontest.

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and games, which incorporate educational components such as literacy, numeracy, science, health education, and caring for the environment.

“We’re very excited to have been honoured with these two great awards for TasteBudsTV. com,” said Mark Bishop, Executive Producer and partner in marblemedia with former Fergus resident Matt Hornburg.

Bishop said, “The Youth Media Alliance continues to promote the growth of ground breaking cross-platform content for kids and teens, which is very much what we here at marble strive for as well.”

For more information, visit: www.marblemedia.com and www.tastebudstv.com.

Marblemedia, of Toronto, founded in 2001 by Bishop and Hornburg, is a content creation company at the forefront of television and new media production, devoted to telling stories that entertain and engage audiences across all platforms.

It was named Company of the Year by the Canadian New Media awards in 2008, and was recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as a Next Generation Content Producer in 2009.

Its notable projects include: the teen competition series The Adrenaline Project; the hit preschool series, This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily Yeung; the first television series and website in American Sign Language, deafplanet.com;

the mobile short film anthology Shorts in Motion: The Art of Seduction; Taste Buds, the Gemini award-winning kids cooking and food adventure series; The Dating Guy, a hooked-up animated comedy about the single life of 20-somethings in the city; and Skatoony, North America’s first animated live-action quiz show adventure that pits tweens and toons against each other.

Its most recent project, called Splatalot, is a medievalthemed television game show geared to 8 to 12-year-olds that airs on YTV in Canada and is coming this summer to the BBC in the U.K. and ABC in Australia.

PAGE SIX Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 17, 2011

Senior Lifestyles

New report shows retirement dreams coming true for half of Ontarians TORONTO - Whether they’re enjoying time on the golf course or at home with their family, just over half of retired Ontarians admit they are largely living the retirement of their dreams.

However, the same people

also say there are a few things they would have done differently.

According to the TD Waterhouse Canadians and Retirement report, which polled retirees from across Canada, many Ontario retirees aren’t

confident they saved enough for retirement and advise those next in line to start earlier and save more.

The top tip Ontario retirees wish they were told before retiring is: save more money than you think you will need

(63%).

They also wish they had been told to pay off all debts before they stopped working (30%), to work with a financial professional (25%) and not to leave the workforce too early (22%).

“While there’s more to a fulfilling retirement than money, without enough savings, it’s almost impossible to live your retirement dream and enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling retirement lifestyle,” said Patricia Lovett-Reid,

Local author offers retirement advice in new book It’s Your Time

ELORA - Are you starting to plan your retirement?

Think like a canoeist, says retirement expert Donna McCaw, of Elora.

According McCaw’s recently published book It’s Your Time: Information and Exercises to Get You Ready for a Great Retirement, successful retirees approach their retirement the way an experienced canoeist plans a safe yet exciting canoe trip - by overpreparing and then going with the flow.

McCaw’s approach helps people plan wisely but empowers them to make changes once they’re into retirement and realize that their plans may not entirely fit the reality.

Her new book, which focuses on retirement advice for Canadians, shows future retirees how to plan the retire-

DONNA MCCAW ment that fits them; how they can enter this fulfilling time of their life with confidence and flexibility, prepared for some nice surprises.

It’s Your Time offers a valuable heads-up in the areas of: - getting started: the emotional issues of moving from the work world to the world

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of retirement; people’s retirement plans and expectations; what people need to consider before making the leap into retirement; - finances: the importance of knowing the financial facts about retirement, including current net worth and future needs;

- health and wellness: the top health issues affecting women and men and how to prevent or manage them; understanding the aging process; dealing with the financial considerations of health care; - leisure: different leisure styles; passive vs. active leisure; the value of volunteering; making dreams come true; - relationships: the importance of keeping in touch with family and friends and understanding the next steps for primary relationships; and - transitions: considerations for managing the first year of retirement; how some retirees “re-vocate, re-locate, and regenerate”; the secrets of the successfully retired.

McCaw retired at age 54 after a career in education and counselling at high schools and colleges and with adult educa-

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She says her master’s degree in applied psychology, a joy for storytelling, and a wry sense of humour combine to make her an effective educator and entertainer.

Her writing and presentations on retirement readiness, retirement planning for women and other topics are straightforward, down to earth, and accessible as well as spirited and fun, she adds.

McCaw’s mission is to inspire people to have the retirement they are passionate about with confidence in their decisions and choices. *** A celebration of McCaw’s release of It’s Your Time will be held at the Elora Centre for the Arts on June 19 from 2 to 4pm. All are welcome at the event.

Senior Vice President of TD Waterhouse.

The good news is 53% of Ontarians say that their retirement is “mostly” or “exactly” what they were expecting, so the majority are living their retirement dream.

“Getting all the little financial planning steps right will make the difference between ‘mostly’ and ‘exactly’ living the retirement of your dreams,” said Lovett-Reid.

“You need to create and follow a comprehensive financial plan that is driven by your lifestyle - and then you can feel confident you’ll enjoy your retirement journey,” Ontario retirees are the most likely in the country to be concerned that they don’t have enough money to do what they want in retirement (44% versus 37% nationally).

With 25% worried about outliving their savings, it’s clear that planning and saving is needed.

Three quarters (75%) of Ontarian respondents urged those next in line to take care of their health. They also suggested it’s a good idea to take time to understand what people want out of retirement (68%) and to pay off debts (67%).

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Senior Lifestyles June is Seniors Month: Time to Live It Up June is Seniors’ Month, a time to honour and recognize seniors - their knowledge, experience and the contributions they make every day in communities across Ontario.

This year’s theme, Live It Up, emphasizes the benefits of active living at any age. The Ontario government is encouraging Ontarians of all ages to join in local Seniors’ Month celebrations.

Improving seniors’ lives is part of the government’s Open Ontario plan to provide better access to services - making them safer, providing security and accessibility for seniors.

“Seniors’ Month celebrates the contributions seniors make to Ontario, and promotes the benefits of living well at any age,” said Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister Responsible for Seniors.

“Seniors have helped build our province and we are committed to them and have taken a number of steps to improve their quality of life.”

The province has partnered with Parks and Recreation Ontario to host celebrations to honour both Seniors’ Month and Recreation and Parks

Month, held in June.

Ontario is currently home to 1.8 million seniors. Over the next 25 years that number will more than double.

2011 is the 27th anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario.

Nationwide Seniors are the fastest growing population segment in Canada. Currently, 4.2 million Canadians are 65 or older. In the next 25 years, that number will double to almost 9 million people, representing 1/4 of Canada’s population.

Did you know that: - today, 1 in 8 Canadians is a senior and in 2041, it will be 1 in 4; - over 75% of seniors donate to charities; - up to 335 provide informal care services; and - 18% do volunteer work.

Seniors Month events allow people to recognize their many talents, gifts, contributions and the vital role they play in society; in the workplace, in volunteer organizations, in families and communities.

Organizers are encouraging everyone to get involved in the life of a senior - and let a senior get involved in their life.

‘Silver Advisory’ to help find seniors with dementia Ontario is developing a program to help quickly find seniors with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments when they are missing.

The program will establish a standard province-wide model that communities can use to alert the public when vulnerable seniors go missing and may be in danger.

The program will be the first of its kind in Canada.

The Silver Advisory program is being developed in partnership with seniors and health organizations, the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), municipal police ser-

vices and broadcasters.

“We have a shared responsibility to look out for one another,” said Premier Dalton McGuinty.

“When a mom or dad or grandparent with Alzheimer’s or dementia is missing, this program will get the word out so that our loved ones are found quickly.”

Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister Responsible for Seniors, said she understands how devastating it can be when a loved one goes missing.

“This program will help families have peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones can be found quickly and safe-

ly,” said Aggelonitis.

Over 180,000 Ontarians have some form of dementia and that number is expected to increase 40 per cent by 2020.

“The OPP is committed to ensuring public safety and security, including society’s most vulnerable people,” said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.

“We look forward to being part of the development and implementation of this important program.”

Added Robert Herman, President, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, “Missing seniors is getting to be a bigger problem as our population

ages.

“This is the right time to get all the parties together and develop a strategy that will help us find wandering seniors quickly and return them to their loved ones.”

Almost one quarter of the population of Ontario, or 4.2 million people, will be over the age of 65 by 2036. Six out of 10 seniors with cognitive impairments will wander from their home or caregiver at least once.

Nearly 95 per cent of persons who wander from home are found within a quarter mile of their home or last location seen.

Service Canada delivers $62-billion in annual benefits Almost all of today’s seniors receive income from Canada’s public pensions: the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).

Together, the CPP and OAS provide a modest base upon which Canadians can build their retirement income.

Basic financial support is also available to survivors and to people who become too disabled to work and their children.

On behalf of Human

Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Service Canada delivers over $62-billion in benefits annually to millions of Canadians.

As the federal focal point for policy design and research related to Canada’s public pensions, HRSDC: - ensures the long-term sustainability and relevance of CPP and OAS; - provides a balanced and flexible retirement income

system, responding to the eligible low-income seniors.

The CPP provides contribdiverse and changing needs of utors and their families with Canadians; and - partners with and engages retirement, disability, survivor, third parties to increase aware- death and children’s benefits.

International benefits ness of CPP and OAS benefits.

Seniors who have lived or HRSDC also negotiates international social security worked in another country, agreements, which help peo- or are the surviving spouse or ple qualify for benefits from common-law partner of someone who has lived or worked Canada or abroad.

Affordable Retirement in another country, may be eliThe OAS pension is avail gible for benefits from Canada able to most CanadiansLiving when D esigned For they reach the age of 65. OAS or from the other country under a social security provides additional benefits to Comfort your & agreement.

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Senior Lifestyles Seniors’ Centre for Excellence offering June events, programs

Celebrating “June is Seniors’ Month�! @ Victoria Park Seniors Centre Refer to the NEW Summer 2011 Centre Wellington Community Guide or contact: Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 150 Albert St., W. Fergus 519-787-1814.

Mon. June 20 – Seminar on Travel Insurance:

What You Need to Know 10:15 am Tues. June 21 – Hearing Screening Assessments

(book your ½ hour appointment). Free!

Tues. June 21 – CNIB Low Vision Clinic. Free!

Drop-in! 9:30am-12:30 pm Mon. June 27 – Financial Seminar: If You Can’t Predict,

You Should Prepare 10:15 am Wed. June 22 – Online Garage Sales Using E-bay and Kijiji

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WELLINGTON CTY. - The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence in north Wellington has a busy June planned, with many events and activities being offered to local seniors.

Among the events are following two seminars: - “Falls Prevention� by Scott Fraser on June 17 at 12pm at the Clifford United Church; and - “Managing Osteoarthritis Symptoms� by Susan McAuslan, of the Arthritis Society, on June 30 at 12pm at the Arthur United Church.

There is no cost for the seminars, which are open to anyone, but donations are welcome and would be appreciated at the events. Call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence to register at 519-638-1000.

Genealogy workshop The centre will also partner with the Wellington County Library - Palmerston Branch to offer a genealogy workshop on June 21 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Palmerston Library.

The workshop will be led

by Kevin James, a professor at the University of Guelph and a genealogical consultant on the television show Ancestors in the Attic. He will discuss the challenges of translating Ancestors into a 22-minute show.

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Registration for the workshop is requested before June 17 at the Palmerston Library or by calling 519-638-1000.

Urban pole walking Some people may not realize urban pole walking is a total body workout involving 90% of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muscles.

Urban pole walking has been clinically proven to improve posture, stability, mood, and bone density, while reducing stress to knees and joints.

The Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre for Excellence is pleased to offer a six-week urban poling course in Palmerston. Each participant will be loaned a set of poles for the course, which they can take home and use the entire sixweek period.

An information session is scheduled for June 21 at 10am at the Palmerston United Church (after the exercise program). Sessions will take place on Wednesdays at 9am starting June 29.

Officials are asking anyone interested to register as soon as possible, as space and poles are limited. The cost for the program is $12 per person. Call the centre for details.

Important to register Once again, the Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre for Excellence reminds seniors interested in any of their programs to register in advance at 519-638-1000 or 519-321-1151. Officials need to know in advance the number of people attending events to ensure enough resources and refreshments are available.

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Rural Life

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The OMAFRA Report

A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of is a plant that lives through three or more growing seasons. An Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further informa- example would be Coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-foot or Canada Thistle. The fourth tion, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource type is the winter annual which is a plant that germinates in the Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm. For fall, usually over winters in the rosette stage; flowers and sets technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact seed the following spring and dies in the summer. An example Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. would be Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse.

Goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Beard is a biennial reproducing only by seed. The omafra.gov.on.ca flowering stems are from one to three feet tall, smooth, round, CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ORGANIC REGULATIONS hollow, and topped by a yellow composite type (ox-eyed daisy) COMING INTO EFFECT For the past 2 years, organic producers have been preparing flower. The flower matures into a large, round seed-head like for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Organic Products Regulations. As of June 30, Dandelion or Coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-foot but much larger. Each seed has its own 2011, those regulations will be in full effect. At that time, the umbrella to permit it to travel on the wind often for great disCanadian Food Inspection Agency will launch its standard com- tances. It then establishes itself with a long taproot and grass like leaves. It is difficult to find in existing grass stands and usually pliance and enforcement activities. is difficult to pull, especially when flowering. When the plant These activities include: ¡ holding non-compliant products and/or removing them is injured it exudes a white juice. It flowers in June and July. It is a noxious weed under the Weed Act, so it must be destroyed. from store shelves

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN ¡ correcting non-compliant labeling

by John C. Benham ¡ returning non-compliant imported products to the country Keep in mind that you need a Third Edition EFP to qualify for of origin.

The regulations set out rigorous standards for certifying financial assistance in 2012.

The next EFP workshop is planned for Wednesday, July 13 to products as organic by accredited certification bodies. Products that meet the production requirements and contain at least 95 be completed on Wednesday, July 20th in the Elora OMAFRA percent organic content may be labeled as â&#x20AC;&#x153;organic.â&#x20AC;? They meeting room. No cost to you. Lunch and refreshments promay also feature the Canada Organic logo. To learn more click vided! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put off signing up since several farmers are already on the weblink at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/ on the list and space is limited.

To qualify for the cost share in 2012, you must have comorgbio/20110310inde.shtml. pleted your EFP workbook well before Thursday, Sept. 15, the GOATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S-BEARD planned date of the Cost Share applications to be available.

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COMING EVENTS: cycle in one growing season. An example would be Velvetleaf.

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West Luther 4-H clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meeting is June 30 Inside On April 28, the West Luther dairy clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first meeting was held at the Roesinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy farm.

We did a roll call. We then had elections for the positions of: president, vice president, secretary, and press reporter.

Next we went on a tour of the barn; the Roesinks milk 100 cows twice a day.

On the tour we saw a robot scraper that cleans up manure.

They have a free stall barn which means the cows are free to wander. We also saw two giant fans for ventilation.

Cows are first bred with artificial insemination and if that

doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work farmers use a bull. We each got a weigh tape to monitor our calfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth, height and weight.

That tape can also be used to measure the approximate weight of an adult cow; the one we tried it on was just over 600kg.

We then judged a class of showing shoes and played a matching game. We finished our meeting with snacks.

Everyone laughed, learned, and most importantly had fun. Our next meeting is June 30h at Clovermead Farms. submitted by Aaron Fairfield

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This next phase builds on the progress made during the first round of session discussions and provides a forum to hear public and industry views and receive feedback on policy priorities.

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In order to reach Canadians across the country, an online process has been launched where comments and feedback may be provided from any location with internet access.

Documents and an online feedback form are available at www.agr.gc.ca/growingforward2 until June 30. Click and have a say.!

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Growing Forward 2 will build on the successes of the existing suite of programs and will leverage the ingenuity of farmers, processors, and others in the sector to continue to generate economic growth.

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Deborah Glaister Line. Children ages 4 to 13 that live on or visit a farm are asked to register at 9am. and dismissed at 1:30pm. Learn about hazards on the farm through interactive, informative safety stations taught by experienced community members. The cost per child is $5.00, pre-registration is mandatory and parent volunteers are welcome to stay for the event. For information or to register June 26 Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; celebration of local food with workshops, guided farm tours, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and more. Visit www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

June 26 Raising Chicks Workshop; Raising poultry from day-old chicks requires special care. This workshop will explain all the needs of chicks, including brooder set up (bedding, temperature, nutrition, and ventilation), what to expect when the chicks arrive, and how to transition them to an outdoor coop. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also observe and interact firsthand with our new arrivals as you discover what is needed to raise healthy and happy birds. Time: 1pm. to 4pm. Location: Everdale Farm, 5812 6th Line, Hillsburgh. Cost: $45, tax included. Visit the website: http://workshops.everdale. org/at-the-farm/backyard-chickens/raising-chicks/ to register.

July 6 and 7 SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.

July 12 Canola Crop Tour: Variety, Nitrogen/Sulphur and Fungicide Trials, Stone Crushing Demo / Guest Speaker: Victor Aideyan, at Mike Schillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm / 3km. north of Arthur on Highway 6, Fire # 8719; 10am. to 4pm Details at: www.ontariocanolagrowers.ca.

July 13 Ontario Forage Expo, Elora Research Station. Watch for details at http://www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/.

July 14 Farm$mart Expo, Elora Research Station. Details will be available at http://www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/index.html.

July 15 FarmSmart Expo 4H/Youth Day at the Elora Research Station. Check website for details http://www.uoguelph.ca/ farmsmart/index.html.

Aug. 24 Herb Demonstration Day - OMAFRA Simcoe Research Station, Simcoe.

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Rural Life

Memories of early days set out in two books

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Muriel Newman set out to capture and contain the history and anecdotes of her neighbours and friends along the lane in neighbouring Normanby Township.

She chatted, listened, and learned, compiled, and typed and now has two books to her credit. The River Flows on Forever - Memories of Normanby Township, and More Memories.

What started as a millennium project for the Normandy Ayton Grey seniors has flourished into two books. Familiar names of villages still designated as landmarks to reach rural destinations are highlighted. Names such as: Alsfeldt, Moltke, Varney, Orchardville, Lauderbach, Hampden, Biemen’s Corner, Calderwood, Gleneden, Nenagh, Egremont, Neustadt, and Ayton.

Historical tidbits, photos, clergymen, doctors, and settlers are found dispersed between memories of general

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stores their stock and patrons, rural woes, hydro hook-ups, cows, culture, genealogy, soldiers, sailors, and pilots.

They all found their way to the pages of the books.

Mailmen on horseback, skipping school, and bears in the kitchen all conjure up scents and images of writing by coal oil lamps, frolicking in the fields, and curling up on bear rugs by open fireplaces.

There are Proverbs, adages, and quotes from the depression, like “Eat it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” Favourite poetry, price comparisons, advice for brides, and pick me ups like, “Clouds in our lives are sometimes sent to bring showers of blessings.’

When people cannot think about all the good things in life, there is a list in the book that just may encourage them to take the time to read it, relax, reflect, rejuvenate the memory, and delve into the stories of Newman’s neighbours.

Many memories - Muriel Newman has collected the memories of many residents of Normandby Township and gathered them into two books.

Statistics support need for risk management program

by Mark Wales, Vice-President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture This year’s wet spring weather is sure to make 2011 one of the most important years for farmers to invest in risk management strategies.

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businesses, and the recent release of Statistics Canada’s 2010 net farm income numbers reinforces the constant instability and risk that farmers face most years.

Accurately predicting the 2010 Ontario net farm income numbers proved to be a real challenge for the federal government. In 2010, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada forecast the Ontario net farm income to be a loss of $500-million, only to revise it in February 2011 to $816-million in the black. The most recent figure released by Statistics Canada in late May lowered the 2010 Ontario net farm income figure to $628-million in the black.

Reporting on-farm income clearly carries the same challenges and volatility as farming itself.

To help stabilize farm income and minimize the effect of volatility and price fluctuations, Ontario’s agricultural industry has collaborated on the development of the risk management program. The livestock and grains and oilseeds risk management program will give farmers an opportunity to buy insurance coverage against market prices falling below a specific support level based on production costs.

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part will be a new, self-directed risk management program that producers and government contribute to, creating a fund available to growers to manage financial risks.

The risk management program promises to be an effective tool for Ontario farmers to reduce farm market price volatility, while crop insurance continues to provide necessary yield risk reduction.

In 2009, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture partnered with other Ontario farm organizations to request a common risk management program to reduce commodity market price risks and stabilize on-farm income. The original risk management program requested that the federal and provincial governments shoulder part of the farm market price risk for farmers enrolled in the program. A successful pilot project was launched four years ago for the grains and oilseeds commodities, leading to a new permanent program, that will be available to grains and oilseeds, beef, pork, sheep, veal, and edible horticultural commodities in 2011.

While the federal government has yet to commit to the proposal, the provincial government has accepted it. In fact, the Ontario budget for

the 2011-12 fiscal year noted: “volatile markets for commodities can make it difficult for farmers to manage business risks.”

The Ontario government’s acceptance and commitment to underwriting farm market price risk is a huge accomplishment for Ontario agriculture and signals recognition of the value to all Ontarians of a viable agricultural industry.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is currently working with commodity organizations to confirm specifics of the risk management program plans. And the OFA is expecting producer application forms for enrollment will be available this fall.

Ontario’s agricultural industry has designed a program to assist the unpredictable nature of commodity markets.

A permanent program will provide farmers with an effective tool to mitigate price volatility to better manage the inevitable fluctuations in their business.

In turn, Ontario – and all of Canada – will benefit from a strong, more vibrant agriculture and food sector. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture continues to encourage the federal government to be a part of this initiative.

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FROM PAGE TWO 1754 Old Mill road, Kitchener. Join us for an evening with our board of directors, volunteers and staff. Feat. Guest Speaker: Tom Reitz, Waterloo Region Museum manager/curator. Light refreshments will be served. For more info: call 519-748-4377 or visit www.homerwatson.on.ca. *** Invasive Species on your Homestead Workshop at Everdale. 6pm. to 9pm. $15, including book, ground cover, taxes. Register online: www.everdale.org/workshops or call Jennifer Lennie: 519-8554859 x101.

Jun 24

Palmerston Legion: Wing Night and Elimination Draw. All you can eat wings, $12. www.palmerstonlegion.ca. *** Guelph Food Bank, Gigantic Garage Sales, BBQ and silent auctions. 100 Crimea street. 8am to 6pm. June 24 and 25. *** Francofête will take place from 5 - 8pm at l’École élémentaire l’Odyssée, the region’s French public elementary school located at 30 Brighton Street in Guelph. Everyone is welcome to join in this free community, family-focused event for all francophones and francophiles in the region. Entertainment will include les Dubé (French-Canadian traditional music), followed by the main event by La Reine Soleil (French-Caribbean show). Rides/games for children. Food/refreshments available for purchase. For info. please call the school at 519 837 4420. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-8241381. Steve Milne Band 8 to 12.

Jun 25

Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance 8pm. Join Bill Beattie upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room for an evening of dancing. 519846-9611. *** Weekend To End Women’s Cancer Charity Golf Tournament (Best Ball). Tee off 1 pm. Wildwinds Golf Link, 8136 Wellington Rd 22, Rockwood. Cost $125 for 18 Holes of Golf, cart, steak dinner and prizes. Dinner Only $35. Special Guest: Dana Dobbie: Captain of the 2009 Bronze Medal Team Canada Women’s Lacrosse Team at IFWLA World Cup. For tickets contact Marie 226.203.3440 or walkwithmarie2010@hotmail.com. *** Ham Dinner with Strawberries at Knox Elora Presbyterian Church. 5 - 7pm. Tickets Adults $10, 8 and under $5. Please call 519-846-0680. *** Garage Sale. 9am-3pm, 742 Woodhill Dr., Fergus. All proceeds to support Cats Anonymous Rescue and Adoption. *** Fund-Raising Garage Sale at 5 Andrew St., Arthur. for Japan Earthquake Victims and other projects. 8am. Furniture, dishes, clothes, household items etc. All donated. For donations or information, please call 519-848-2200. Organized by Eagles Nest Christian Ministries of Arthur. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-8241381. Steve Milne Band 8 to 12. *** Karaoke. 8:30 p.m. Athur Legion Br. 226. *** St. John’s Rockwood is having a ‘Garage and Bake Sale’ from 8:00-1:00 in the Parish Hall. Tables may also be rented for $25.

Jun 26

Ennotville Historical Library annual Strawberry Social at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. *** Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, located in Puslinch Township just south of Guelph, will be featuring Celebrity Chef Michael Smith at their “Great Local Food ChefOff” fundraiser to be held at the Sunrise farm from 1pm to 5 pm. Tickets are available from Lynne O’Brien, lynne@sunrisetherapeutic.ca. 519-837-0558 x31 and are selling fast. *** Crossroads Community Church is celebrating Canada Day with fantastic fireworks display at dusk. We will have professional face

painters, mega jump houses and obstacle courses, and a professional puppeteer all in attendance and all at no charge. We offer family affordable food, too. Rain date of Sunday, July 3. *** Raising Chicks Workshop at Everdale. 1pm to 4pm, $45 including tax. Register online: www.everdale.org/workshops or call Jennifer Lennie: 519-855-4859 x101.

Jun 27

Genealogy Workshop: Kevin James presents “Genealogy Behind the Scenes”. Consultant on the television show “Ancestors in the Attic”, he will be coming to the Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch to discuss the challenges of translating “Ancestors” into a 22 minute show. 6:30 pm. Please register at the library or by phoning (519)-843-1180. *** Rockwood Presbyterian Church. Strawberry Social and Salad Plate Dinner. Rockmosa Community Centre. 6:30pm. Adults $12, Youth 6-12 - $6, Preschoolers - Free. Take Out Available.

For tickets phone: Fran - 519-856-2996 or Joan - 519-856-2839.

Jun 28

Maryborough Horticulture Society meeting 7:30pm. Optimist Hall. Melanie Marjoram, topic: Modern Mass Design. Summer Flower Show. *** Learn To Play Bid Euchre at 10am. Strawberry Social at 2pm.

Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 787-1814 for information and to register. *** Monticello United Church annual Strawberry Supper. 4:30 7:00pm. Adults $12.50, Children $5. Tickets at door.

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Royal City Musical Productions Inc. is now receiving applications to direct shows for its 2012 season.

Shows being considered for next spring, usually mounted in April, are Seussical, Little Shop of Horrors, Godspell, Cats, and Man of La Mancha.

For the show in November thee shows being considered include Cinderella, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie Get Your

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On July 1, 2 and 3 Grand Valley will be celebrating it’s 150th birthday. Plan to attend our three days of celebrations to mark this historical milestone. Registrations, buffet dinner, car show, opening ceremonies, street dance. For more information 519-9285754. www.grandvalleytimes.ca. *** 21st Annual Fish Fry held by Knox United Church. 5-8pm. At Clifford Community Hall. Adults: $13, Children 5-11: $6., Under 4: Free. Dinner includes homemade desserts and Howell’s 8 oz. boneless fish. Tickets on sale in Clifford at Leonard’s General Store or at the door. *** Annual Strawberry Festival. 4pm to 7pm. Community of Christ Church, Mill St. Grand Valley. Adults $12.50, 12 and under $5, preschool free. *** Orton Canada Day Chicken BBQ. Sitting 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30pm.

Half Chicken $13, Quarter White $11, Double Dark $11. Take Out Available. Tickets call 519-855-4243. Orton Church. *** Orton Canada Day Fireworks. Orton Park at Dusk. Adults $3, Children $2. For information call 519-855-4243.

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Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Join us for a Do I Need a Hearing Aid information workshop at 2pm presented by the Canadian Hearing Society. ($5 donation to the CHS). Call 787-1814 to register. *** “Managing Osteoarthritis Symptoms” by Susan McAuslan of the Arthritis Society at 12pm at the Arthur United Church. Free.

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Horoscopes - For the third week of June -

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a romantic match is made this week and you are at the center of the activity. Sometimes it feels really good to be at the center of others’ good fortune.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there are a million reasons why you shouldn’t do something, but you have to come up with the one reason why you should. Look harder.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, an estrangement has you feeling a little lonely. Bury the hatchet and start reconnecting with that special person you miss. Pisces provides some encouraging words.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, think about all the things you have to get done, and then push them aside. This is a week to put your feet up and simply enjoy the moments as they come.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Think about someone else when you are asked for your advice on a situation. Instead of wondering what you would do, consider what this other person would do.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a clash of personalities leaves you with a little pent-up anger. Simmering over the situation won’t help, so it’s better if you just leave well enough alone.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, there’s not much to worry about this week so you’re free and clear to have a good time. Make the most of social situations with friends or a special someone.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 It’s time to make a few new friends, Scorpio. Joining a club or group can get you together with like-minded individuals and provide the opportunity to know others.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, some people are masters at skirting the system, but you are not one of them. Before taking the easy route, think about the consequences.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have been pondering an important decision for some time now. It’s finally time to take the plunge. Don’t worry: The results will be well worth the effort.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Reminiscing about old times can bring a smile to your face, Aquarius.

But unless you are going to revisit the past, it won’t do much to dwell on what might have been.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a few moments to make a priority list, Pisces. Because with so much time on your hands, you’ll have opportunity to do things.

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COUNTY EMPLOYEE INDUCTED INTO ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME On June 12, John Benham, County Weed Inspector and Tree Conservation Officer, was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame at Country Heritage Park in Milton.

Inductees demonstrate visionary leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship in the advancement of agriculture in Ontario.

Congratulations!

MEET & MINGLE Saturday, June 25 7:00 - 9:00 pm Bill & Donna Smith’s Home 7644 Maltby Road East, RR#1, Puslinch Meet Michael Smith & book signing!

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Free Admission, Free parking Refreshments and lunch prepared on site by Fountain Head Café, Fergus

CHEF-OFF EVENT Sunday, June 26 Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre 6290 Concession 1, RR#2, Puslinch Tickets $150

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Check the load, is it securely covered?

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