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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.

Sandy Schoen storytellers@guelpharts.ca 519-767-0017. *** Saugeen Singles Dances. Every Friday Night at Durham Legion.

8:30-12:30. Come and join the fun. For inquiries call Helen at 519-369-2590. *** Family & Children’s Services of Guelph & Wellington needs Volunteer Drivers in the county of Wellington 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 information about this or other Volunteer Opportunities, contact Eva Marmurek at either (519) 824-2410, ext. 509 or via email: eva.marmurek@fcsgw.org.

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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 admission 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.

CHOIR OF PARENTLESS *** CHILDREN FROM UGANDA Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-824CHOIR OF PARENTLESS 1381. SteveCHILDREN Milne FROM Band 8 to 12.

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www.watoto.com Arthur Pentecostal Assembly, 121 Charles St., Arthur Thursday, June 30, 7pm

Sunday July 10, 2011 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

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. Arthur 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. *** Maryhill Knights of Columbus 3rd Annual Car Show & Shine.

10am - 4pm. Maryhill Community Center. People’s Choice Awards. BBQ Food. Door Prizes & Raffles. Live Music & Bar. $2 per person or $5 for a family. All funds go to local charities.

For info. call Doug Zinger 519-648-2939 or Terry Runstedler 519-648-3394. *** Beginnings Family Services 10th Annual Run/Walk for

Beginnings! First Christian Reformed Church, 287 Water Street, Guelph. 5k and 10k Run (8 am Register, 9 am Start).

5k Family Walk (9 am Register, 10 am Start). Free BBQ, Children’s Entertainment, Timed Results, Lots of Prizes.

Contact Ricki Bristow at run@beginningsguelph.ca or visit www. beginningsguelph.ca. *** Waterloo Rural Women’s Children Farm Safety Day hosted by Terry and Sue Lebold on their dairy farm located near Wellesley.

The day is aimed at students aged 4 to 12. Cost for the day $5, includes pizza lunch. To register call 519-664-3794 ex 237 or on line at the www.waterlooruralwomen.org. *** Sapporo Jazz Festival Winners in Eden Mills for Tsunami Relief Fundraiser. 8pm (doors open at 7:30). Eden Mills Community Hall, 108 York Street, Eden Mills. Cash Bar: Beer and wine.

Tickets $25. Can be purchased at the door or in advance at: The Bookshelf, Quebec Street, Guelph 519-821-3311 or from Kit Bresnahan, 519-856-1188 or kitbresnahan1@gmail.com.

Jun 26

Ennotville Historical Library annual Strawberry Social at 7:30pm.

Everyone is welcome to meet and enjoy some time with your neighbours and friends. *** 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. 6:30pm. 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.

Jun 30

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.

Donations appreciated.

Jul 1

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. Sittings 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30pm.

Half Dinner $13, Quarter White Dinner $11, Double Dark $11.

Take Out Available. Tickets call 519-855-4243. Orton Church. *** Orton Canada Day Fireworks. Orton Park at Dusk. Adults $4, Children $2. For information call 519-855-4243. *** Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 24, 2011 PAGE THREE

Mapleton Organics: Bringing the message home with unique and tasty approach

by Mike Robinson

MAPLETON - It’s more than a location - it’s a state of mind - an idea - and a place of discovery.

Mapleton Organics is more than a quick glance from County Road 7 could ever reveal. It’s a family owned and operated farm - but with extras.

While organic food seems to be on the cutting edge - it is pretty old hat for Mapleton Organics. In 1980 Ineke Booy and Martin de Groot emigrated from Holland with their two children, Elske and Arwa (who now work at the farm) and they began working a 250-acre dairy farm.

After farming conventionally for 10 years, and having two more children, Egbert and Norman, the family took the plunge into organic farming.

Martin said, “For the first 10 years, we farmed conventionally, just like anybody else.

Then, in 1990, we made the switch to organic farming. In 1999, we built the ice cream plant, and started to make ice cream and frozen yogurt.”

In 2005, they added a store.

“We found a lot of people wanted to come out and buy directly from the farmer,” Martin said. That led to an even larger store to sell their products on site. Since then, the operation has expanded to simple organic lunches.

“We raise pork, chicken, turkey, and beef. We bring in other organic products as well.”

Over the years, he saw numerous changes in consumer habits.

“In the beginning, people always asked us about chemicals and the environmental things. When it started to change, we got a lot more questions about animal welfare issues. It’s something that’s extremely high on the agenda of the consumers - how animals are treated. People started asking if they could see the animals and whether they could take tours.

“In the beginning, we took people into the barn - but that was always a bit hazardous on a commercial farm.”

Around that time, Martin’s daughter, Arwa, returned home and wanted to take part in the operation. So about three years ago, they built a small demonstration barn.

Martin said, “It’s not a petting zoo; it’s a demo barn where we show people, and especially schools, how their food is produced.”

A wide variety of livestock is raised on site.

“We have pigs there for meat, chickens for eggs, turkeys for the meat, alpacas for the fibres, some sheep, and some rabbits because they’re cute.”

The family’s intent is to educate people about farming, about food production, and to make the connection to health.

“Arwa took a lot of that

work upon herself,” he said.

“She does a lot of the school tours. Over the years we’ve had thousands of kids coming through here, especially in the fall.”

Martin said there is also a pumpkin patch in the fall “so we can talk to them about the food, the animals, we take them out the CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] garden and dig up some carrots.

“They are totally amazed that after taking the dirty carrots out of the garden, washing them up ... and they taste so good. It helps them make the connection.

“At the end they can pick their own pumpkin and go home happy.”

Originally, the property was a traditional dairy farm.

“It still is a dairy farm. That is part of the core business. But we have more land than we need to feed all the animals.”

He noted that all the feed for the animals is from the farm.

“The only things we bring in are salt and minerals; the rest is grown here organically.”

There is room for land where crops are grown organically for human consumption.

He laughed genuinely when asked directly why the family made the switch to organic farming.

“It’s a famous question ... the short answer is ... because my wife told me so,” he laughed.

For her, “It was a gut feeling that all the chemicals we were using were not very healthy.”

But, he said, “As a man, I had to find a way to rationalize the move.” He explained there are four main reasons why the family farms organically.

One is personal health.

“It’s a pleasure. We don’t have to use all those chemicals any more. When I plant my crops, I can eat the seeds or I can stick it in the ground. It’s all organic seed.”

Then there is the environmental issue, Martin said.

“It’s hard to find anyone anymore who does not believe that there are not major problems with our environment.

Farmers are just like the rest of society - and are part of the problem.”

He added, “In North America farming is not as efficient as people try to make you believe.”

To him part of the issue is not how many people are being fed by what is produced, but rather the energy used to make that happen.

“We are putting more energy into agriculture than what is coming out.”

Between three to 10 calories of energy are used to produce crops for every calorie of food produced.

Martin said that approach has worked for the past 50 or 60 years because the cost of energy has been dirt cheap,

Down on the farm - Martin and Arwa de Groot, of Mapleton Organics, are just part of the operation of the family farm, which has made the most of organic farming to add to the local economy. photo by Mike Robinson

and all the external costs such as pollution were not added in, nor was the issue of depleting resources.

“Once those prices start to go up, this food system which we have created will be in big trouble.”

He said there are additional costs with transportation, processing, and overrefining the food.

“The sad part is that only half of the food produced over the world is consumed - the rest is waste. In North America, it is wasted because it is thrown out or over processed.

In developing countries, it is a matter of storage - and can spoil.”

Another issue, he said, is power and control.

“Farmers say they are independent and make the decisions - I don’t think so.”

He contends the industry tells farmers what to do. He cited large multi-national companies that “tell farmers what to grow and how to grow it.”

He said thousands of farmers take the risk of growing those crops and that 75% of the sale of grains worldwide is controlled by three companies.

Farther down the line, Martin said the majority of supermarkets are controlled by large companies.

“In the organic industry, we try to shorten the distance be-

“As farmers we are at least partly responsible for the health of the population.”

- Martin de Groot, citing one of the reasons behind the family’s switch from traditional to organic farming.

As to the question can organic farming can feed the world, Martin said, “Hunger is not a production problem; it is a political and economic problem.”

Plus in North America, “The way we eat is not very sustainable either. We overconsume meat, which takes an incredible amount of grain - especially for beef; chickens are somewhat better. On top of that, 40% of the corn crop in North America is used in ethanol production, which is totally ridiculous - to use food for energy production.”

He said if one looks at the energy balance, “We’re putting more energy into growing the corn - such as natural gas to make artificial nitrogen for the fertilizer, to put it in the fields.

We grow corn, and 40% of that nitrogen is lost either by being washed away or evaporates.”

Then the corn is harvested, dried out using natural gas, put through a complicated process to create ethanol - put in a big tank, transported to a gas station and put in cars - and [we] think that is sustainable, he said.

“It literally takes food out of the mouths of people because it pushes the grain prices up and if you already spend 75% of your income on food which a lot of people across the world do - it has a huge impact.”

tween the farmer and the consumer, with on-farm stores like ours, farmers markets.”

His recommendations to consumers would be to eat foods in season, with less processing.

The last and more personal reason Martin likes organic farming is, “For us, it is great to have the direct contact.

We really feel privileged that people come here to eat the ice cream and thank us for making such a great product.”

He said one of the biggest changes from traditional to organic farming is that instead of being commodity producers, “all of a sudden, we became food producers. It also gave us a big responsibility. As farmers we are at least partly responsible for the health of the population.”

He noted the amount Ontario now spends on health care.

“If people ate better, it might not solve all the problems, but I think we could cut that amount in half.”

He said many of the diseases that seem prevalent, are directly connected to the environment and to what people eat.

Arwa explained she came back to the family farm about four years ago - after a number of years in Toronto working in the film industry. “I was not finding too much meaning in

that.”

At the same time, she was excited about the things her parents were doing on the farm.

“I came back here, and we developed quite a number of things, such as the barn constructed to allow the public to come out and learn about farm issues and the ecological aspects as well.”

The school tours offer the opportunity to show off a wide variety of animals “which gives us the opportunity to show off various aspects of farm life.”

She cited the example of the alpacas - which give kids a chance to understand where fibres and wool come from.

As people take the tours, “I get quite a number of varied reactions. One of the biggest surprises when I started doing the school tours was the lack of knowledge even rural kids had about farm issues.”

For her, it illustrated the disconnect between farming and food “even in a small rural setting like where we are right now. The need for education was clearly demonstrated at that point,” she said.

“The other aspect is “that we try to keep this a fun experience when people come out.”

She said this year marks the third season for Fridays on the Farm, which run from 4pm to 8pm.

“We open the farm up to the public, offering wagon rides, a barbecue, musicians, and make it a fun comfortable atmosphere - so people can learn and have fun at the same time.”

This year, Fridays on the Farm start July 1 and run to Labour Day. Ice Cream One of the reasons many people stop in during the summer is the chance for a unique ice cream cone.

As a result, Martin said part of the business within the store is scooping ice cream.

While there is a traditional line of flavours, organic of course, Mapleton Organic also creates specialty flavours, some of which might be considered unusual - such as dandelion.

“It’s made with the roasted dandelion roots. It almost tastes like coffee. In the fall, we make pumpkin ice cream.

We grow the pumpkins here.”

And true to Canada, springtime results in maple sugar ice cream.

Martin noted another interesting flavour is a chai ice cream - with tea grown by organic farmers in Sri Lanka.

They have a co-op and grow all the spices and green tea. They mix it together so it is organic - and fair trade.

It results in farmers from far away working with farmers in Canada, to create a great new product.

Even in Mapleton Organic’s regular line of ice cream, ginger is popular. Although people might not envision ginger and ice cream as a natural combination, it sells well.

There are other attractions for younger folks as well. A cedar hedge maze leads to a pirate ship. Originally it was a corn maze, said Martin, but since it had to be replaced each year, a permanent hedge was planted instead.

That was done four years ago. “Now it’s really growing so it’s more and more fun all the time.”

The reason for the choice of the pirate ship stemmed from it being for sale locally - “and the kids really like it.”

The farm also is the site of a CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] operation.

Martin said, “The problem today is that farmers are a dying breed. The average Ontario farmer is 58 and they have a very hard time to get young people into agriculture.”

However, he added, “There are lots of young people, especially from the city, that have an educational background, but they have a passion for food.”

They also make the connection between the environment, health, food and local food systems.

Martin explained that about four years ago, he told members of the CSA group that if someone wanted to start such a farm in Mapleton, he would be willing to help them with a few acres of land to get them started.

One of the first involved in that program was Caitlin Hall.

Martin estimated that the first year there were 25 families involved; the next year 45; and the third year, 65 families.

Hall took the produce to two farmers’ markets, one in Elora, the other in Waterloo.

She was so successful, she was able to start her own farm near Harriston.

As a result, the Mapleton Organic land became available again and someone has taken up the challenge - doing it with horses.

“It’s not only good for him, but its an attraction for people visiting here. People love to see the horses working.”

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Local horse is runner-up ELORA - Cameron Lucky paced her way to the fastest win of eight Grassroots divisions at Grand River Raceway on June 15, and locally-bred filly Dapple Apple tagged along to earn the second-place share of the $24,000 purse.

Driver Paul Mackenzie sent Cameron Lucky straight to the front from Post 2 and controlled all the fractions en route to a commanding 1:55.3 victory.

Starting alongside the pacesetter at Post 1, Dapple Apple and driver Anthony MacDonald sat second throughout the race and held off fan favourite Chappies Girl through the stretch to

claim the runner-up spot.

JJS Stables, of Grand Valley, bred and owns Dapple Apple, and William Reda trains the three-year-old pacing filly, a winner of $18,625 this season.

Wednesday’s victory was Cameron Lucky’s first, coming on the heels of four straight second-place finishes. She now boasts a record of one win, five seconds, and two thirds in 10 starts for earnings of $41,810.

The outing was also Cameron Lucky’s first in provincial competition and propelled her into the thick of the Grassroots point race.

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FACTSHEETS and PUBLICATIONS The following FREE Publications are now available from OMAFRA: • Chronic Wasting Disease, Agdex 400/663, Order #11-025 [replaces factsheet #07-025] • Farm Layout for Farmed Deer and Elk, Agdex 400/20. This

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• Reducing the Risk of Fire on Your Farm, Order #0837E; this 52-page, full-colour, publication examines major causes of farm building fires & how to reduce associated risks; No charge.

• Nutrient Management Act 2002, Managing Outdoor Confinement Areas and Livestock Yards, Agdex 720/400, Order #11-007 [replaces factsheet #04-093] • Direct Farm Marketing in Ontario – a Primer, Agdex 846, Order #11-011.

• Paying Wages to Farm Family Members, Agdex 823, Order #11-015 [replaces factsheet #07-003] • Nutrient Management Act, 2002, Temporary Field Storage of Non-Agricultural Source Material, Agdex 743/540, Order #11-009.

• Farm Partnerships, Agdex 812, Order #11-019 [replaces factsheet #02-047] • Guide to Custom Farmwork and Short-Term Equipment Rental, Order No. 10-049, now available online, (PDF).

The update includes the results of the Survey of Ontario Custom Farmwork Rates Charged in 2009.

The following PRICED Publications are now available from OMAFRA: • Field Crop Protection Guide 2011-2012 (Publication 812); $15.00.

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GUELPH - Most areas in Ontario are nearing the end of soybean planting while a few others on heavy soils, including Haldimand and Niagara, have barely begun and are struggling as a result of the wet weather.

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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. You’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.

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

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Arthur will be hub of activity next weekend during Canada Day festivities ARTHUR - The Arthur Optimist Club plans to bring a wide variety of events to local community centre over the Canada Day weekend.

The events will kick off on June 30 with an Open Air Family Movie Night, featuring Gnomeo and Juliet, at the B ball diamond, starting at dusk or around 9:15pm.

There is free admission, although donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be available for purchase, but

everyone is asked to bring their own chairs and blankets.

On July 1 the Opti-Mrs. Club will offer a barbecue from 11:30am to 1:30pm and free swimming from 1 to 3pm.

Kids activities will take place from 2 to 5pm and the annual family and business 3-pitch tournament will go on throughout the day.

Later on a pavillion dance with a DJ will take place, and locals can also take advantage of the beer garden and chip

wagon.

On July 2 the annual men’s slo-pitch and mixed slo-pitch tournaments will start, and a horseshoe tournament will be held in the early afternoon.

Another pavillion dance with a DJ, and the beer garden and chip wagon will again be offered Saturday night from 9pm to 1am.

Also on July 2, the Arthur

Chamber of Commerce will offer its annual Art in the Street event from 10am to 2pm on George Street. The event will feature exhibitions and sales by local and area artists, as well as games, food and musical entertainment right on the main street. For more information about the Art in the Street event, call 519-848-3620.

On July 3 the Optimist Club’s men’s and mixed slopitch tournaments will continue at the community centre.

Kids activities will also go on during the afternoon, and the beer garden and chip wagon will be open again.

For more information on the Arthur Optimist events, contact Darryl Woods at 519831-5890.

Mount Forest The Mount Forest Patriots Jr. C Hockey Team presents its 2nd annual Mixed Ball Tournament on July 1 and 2 from noon until 1am.

The event will feature cash prizes ($150 entry fee), a barbecue and music.

For more information contact Pam Zmija at 519-3232000 or pzmija@jjmclellan.ca.

Several events saluting Canada planned in Minto starting this weekend MINTO - Several events celebrating Canada Day are planned throughout the Town of Minto - starting as early as this weekend.

On June 26 the Crossroads Community Church in Harriston will be hosting its annual Canada Day celebration. The free family event will include affordable food, professional face painters, puppeteers, jump houses, live entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display at dusk.

The festivities begin at 6pm, with a rain date scheduled for July 3.

July 1 Next week, on July 1, the Knox United Church will present its 21st annual Fish Fry at the Clifford Community Hall.

The dinner, which runs from 5 to 8pm, will include Howell’s 8-ounce boneless fish and homemade desserts.

The cost is $13 for adults, $6 for children aged 5 to 11, and

free for kids four and under.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance in Clifford at Leonard’s General Store.

Also on July 1, the Harriston Historical Society will be kicking off its display at the Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery. The display will run until Aug. 28 at the gallery, a non-profit, volunteer-run art gallery founded in 1996 and opened in 1997. The gallery is committed to showcasing local and distant artistic talent collections, along with historical and educational displays.

On July 1 and 2, WildThings Plant Farm will offer its “Canada Day, Eh! Garden Party.” Billed as an “all-Canadian summertime bash,” the free event will feature a giant native plant sale as well as garden art, music and food.

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Orton celebrates

Starting at 7:30pm various activities will kick-off at the church, including a bike decorating contest for children, a pet show and dog agility demonstration. Then at dusk the celebration will move over to the community park, just a short walk away, for a fireworks demonstration.

There is an admission fee for the fireworks.

ORTON - For those looking for a smaller venue with a big heart, the Orton church and community park should be hub of activity on July 1.

Located on the Erin-East Garafraxa Townline, west of Trafalgar Road and east of Wellington Road 26, the church will host a chicken barbecue, with sittings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30pm.

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Just up Geddes Street will come the sounds and rumble of wheels for a good part of the morning as area kids take part in the annual Soap Box Derby.

That begins at 8am.

At 9am, there will be a 5km walk and run from Bissell Park.

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ELORA - The Centre Wellington Rotary Club’s annual July 1 Duck Race will be held here at Bissell Park as part of the village’s annual Dominion Day celebrations.

That race will follow the annual parade through the downtown.

The Ducks will be tossed into the Grand River at 1:15pm.

The fastest floating ducks to cross the finish line will be declared the winner.

Ticket holders of the winning ducks will win one of the donated prizes ranging from a bicycle from Salem Cyclery; a

DRAYTON - The Rotary Club of Drayton has planned another interesting day of events for Canada Day this year at the Drayton Fairgrounds.

A volleyball tournament will kick off the festivities, starting at 7pm.

Locals of all ages, regardless of gender, size and playing ability, are invited to take part in the tournament, said organizer Bob Bignell.

Set up and registration for the tournament will take place at 6pm. For more information

GUELPH - It should be a flurry of activity at Guelph’s Riverside Park on Canada Day. From carousel rides to citizen ceremonies to fireworks, the city will be hosting events to keep families busy all day long.

Planned events include: carousel, train and pony rides; a petting zoo filled with goats, lambs and bunnies; and a midway with cotton candy and thrilling rides. There will also

be inflatable bouncing games for youngsters including a giraffe, castle and gigantic slide.

In addition, there are duck races, an interactive children’s play zone and fireworks that night.

Throughout the day, live bands cover everyone’s musical tastes from big band to rock.

This year’s afternoon lineup on stage includes: Carlos, Coro CantItalia, John Licari, The Overtones, Jets to Ground, This Mad Desire and the Royal City Big Band.

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Suitcase magician Allan Grose and other local artists will also entertain and there will be a kids’ midway and food venders.

At 10pm, there will be a spectacular fireworks show to complete the annual July 1 celebrations.

night and breakfast at the Drew House Bed and Breakfast; an iPod Namo; and prizes from Edge Realty, Rona Elora Building Supplies and Jesters.

Duck Race tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5 and they are available from Uptown Café, Elora; Elora and Fergus

Information Centres; and from the event sponsor Scotiabank, in Fergus. On the race day, Centre Wellington Rotary Club members will be selling tickets during the firefighters annual pancake and sausage breakfast.

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The Elora Lions Club has, for many years, been serving a free drink and hot dog to visitors at the park, and that event is very popular. It is sponsored by the township.

At 12:15pm there is an annual Dominon Day Dash in the park - a fun run for kids.

The Rotary Club Duck race starts at 1:15pm.

From 2 to 4pm there is heritage entertainment with Older Voices, which offers heritage tours.

Then the scene shifts to Fergus and the community

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The Rotary Club will be offering hot dogs and drinks for $2 to hungry and thirsty players - or anyone else at the fairgrounds - starting at 6pm.

The annual fireworks show,

widely regarded as one of the best in Wellington County, will start at dusk.

The show, as usual, will be sponsored by the Mapleton Fire Department, which used calendar sales this year to help cover the purchase of fireworks.

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C. WELLINGTON TWP. - They celebrate it as two different days and events, but residents and visitors here will have a wide variety of events they can take in on July 1.

Elora has always celebrated that date as Dominion Day, and it has a history going back to well beyond the 1950s in the last century.

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It’s a chance to join over 20 new Canadians as they are formally sworn in as official Canadian Citizens.

Dignitaries and representatives from Citizenship and Immigration Canada - along with other prominent leaders will be for an inspirational Canada Day. “Let us further the cause of an inclusive, empathetic, respectful and strong community by celebrating the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship - while developing leadership networks that strengthen the fabric of Guelph now and into the future,” said

Marva Wisdom, Chair of the Guelph Chapter of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.

Usually, these ceremonies are conducted twice per year at City Hall.

Guelph is one of 26 cities across Canada that has established an official Canadian Citizenship Chapter through the Institute for Canadian Citizenship - and the first to conduct the ceremony in such a celebrated fashion.

Later of course, will be the tradition of fireworks in the park.

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Friday Night

Annual Business & Family 3 Pitch Pavilion Dance 9:00pm - 1:00am

Men’s & Mixed Slo-Pitch Tourneys Horseshoe Tournament Pavilion Dance 9:00pm - 1:00pm Men’s & Mixed Slo Pitch Tourneys Free Swimming

Beer Gardens & Food Booth All Weekend For more information please contact:

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Canada Day at McCrae House GUELPH - Celebrate Canada Day with a military flair this year at McCrae House.

Starting at noon on July 1, the McCrae House museum will host military heritage

displays, demonstrations and home front handicrafts.

There will also be canon and musket demomstrations.

As in the past there will be music, Scottish and Irish danc-

ing demonstrations and refreshments. The event also features The Great Wooden Trio.

For info email museum@ guelph.ca or visit guelph.ca/ museum.

Aberfoyle events start with pancake breakfast ABERFOYLE - Like many communities, Aberfoyle will be celebrating Canada Day in style.

The day begins with a pancake breakfast on July 1 at the Puslinch Community Centre at on Brock Road South and ends

Pirates of Mapleton - Jake Wilson and Jeremy Hamilton get a head start on summer fun at Mapleton Organics near Teviotdale. The pirate ship is at the centre of the hedge maze at Mapleton Organics.

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Grand Valley celebrates 150 years GRAND VALLEY - As the rest of Canada is celebrating Canada Day, residents past and present will be celebrating 150 years of history in Grand Valley.

The three-day event runs from July 1 to 3.

Friday begins with a car show and craft vendors on the main street from noon to 4pm.

At the community centre from noon to 5pm, there will be a display by the Dufferin County Museum Display.

Upstairs from 2pm to 5pm there will also be the Old Boys/ Old Girls Reunion Registration.

At the Community of Christ

Church on Mill Street, there is a cold buffet and strawberry dessert from 4pm to 7pm.

But the official ceremonies for the sesquicentennial begin at 7:30pm on the main street, followed by a street dance at 8:30pm.

Saturday starts off with the Lions Community Breakfast at the arena from 8am to 11am.

Again will be the display from the musuem from 9am to 4pm. The same hours apply on Sunday.

The community parade starts at 1pm and is followed by an OPP Golden Helmets performance.

From 10am to 3pm, there

will be a Rogers “On the Road” Play Soccer event at the Grand Valley Soccer Field, followed by a pork barbecue dinner from 5pm to 7pm.

From 8pm to 1am, a dance will be held on the arena ice surface area.

Sunday includes a community church service at the arena from 10:30am to 12pm.

The talent show starts shortly after the church service.

Meanwhile, at 2pm, a Victorian Garden Party is planned for the Community of Christ Church Mill Street. Period dress is encouraged.

Closing ceremonies are at the church starting at 4pm.

with fireworks at dusk.

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We hope you will be able to join in on some of the festivities that are planned throughout our community on July 1st and make some great memories with family and friends.

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7-11 am: Elora Volunteer Firefighter’s Breakfast

- MacDonald Square 8-11 am: Soap Box Derby - David & Geddes St. 9 am: 5 KM run/walk - Bissell Park

For more info, visit www.knectcares.org 11 am: Dominion Day Parade coordinated by Centre Wellington Rotary

Elora Community Centre to Bissell Park via Geddes & Mill 12 pm: Lunch at Bissell Park - FREE hot dog and beverage,

live music, historical presentation.

Sponsored by: Township of Centre Wellington,

Served by Elora Lions Club 12:15 pm: Dominion Day Dash - Bissell Park

(1 KM fun run for kids 12 & under) 1:15 pm: Rotary Club Duck Race - Bissell Park 2-4 pm: Heritage Entertainment Historical Tours with “Older Voices”

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Entertainment - Live Performances featuring country rock band “Transit”.

Special guests, “Detour” youth band and “Seed” rock blues band.

Suitcase magician Allan Grose and other local artists, kids midway & food vendors Fireworks Extravaganza - Presented by the Weinstein Group

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Contact: Fergus Info Centre: 226-383-3000 Elora Info Centre: 519-846-9841

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ENTERTAINMENT Vintage planes to soar at Great Lakes International Air Show this weekend ST. THOMAS - Legendary vintage war planes, advanced military fighters, and more than 50,000 people are expected to descend into the municipal airport here from June 24 to 26 for the 2011 Great Lakes International Air Show.

“The thrill of a premier show like this one is that we have some of the world’s most exciting aircraft together for one weekend,” said Gerry Vanderhoek, director of flight operations. “They span almost a century of aviation history but they’re side by side at this event.”

The Air Show will feature an array of performers and aircraft, including the Canadian Forces Snowbird

Demonstration Team and their parachute team, the SkyHawks. In fact, more than 30 different aircraft are confirmed to perform.

Included are modern day aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcons, A10 Warthogs, KC-135 Stratotankers and F-18 Hornets, as well as many other fighter jets known for their exceptional speed and maneuverability. In addition, there will be rare vintage models such as the last flying SB2C Helldiver, a dive bomber used during World War II. One of the highlights of the three-day event has the Canadian Forces conducting a demonstration with the Army and Air Force.

Representative of what soldiers do on

operations, during the air to ground battle reenactment CF-188 Hornets and a CH-146 Griffon helicopter will complement a ground assault.

“The reenactment has been enormously popular in Western Canada,” said Vanderhoek. “But it is the first time it is being performed at an Ontario air show. That’s an exciting honour for St. Thomas.”

Participation is not just limited to Canadian Forces. The show is expected to be the biggest air show for the U.S. Navy outside of the United States. Among its fleet at the event will be 20 planes including Coast Guard helicopters and a Hercules, eight trainers, and two jet trainers.

This year is special for the Americans because it marks 100 years of naval aviation for the United States Navy.

In addition to the spectacle in the skies, the air show itself offers the surrounding communities an even greater purpose on the ground. As a registered non-profit organization, the Great Lakes International Air Show is dedicated to raising funds for local organizations and charities.

Beneficiaries in 2011 include the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation, the Military Family Resource Centre (London), the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, St. John Ambulance, and the Air Cadets.

Festival offers fun for kids at the camp ELORA - The Elora Festival is best known for its Concerts, the Gambrel Barn, and the Grammy-nominated Elora Festival Singers.

But for many young people The Elora Festival stands out for its Summer Kids Camp.

Since 2004, a week during the festival has been dedicated to the camp. Participants from across Canada join under the direction of Emily Petrenko for a musical that is performed on the final day of the camp.

Petrenko, a teacher and choir director, loves teaching young people who want to learn about music and drama.

“There’s so little music education in schools these days,” she said. “The Festival Kids Camp offers campers a chance to build self-esteem, develop a love for music and drama, and to meet new friends.”

Some campers, like Kaitlyn Coffey, have been participating since its first year. “I loved the experience so much that this will be my fourth year working as a camp counsellor. As a little girl, it was my favourite part of the summer and still is.”

Grace Holyoke, a camper for five years, “loves having the experience of putting on a performance.”

Artistic director of The Elora Festival Noel Edison, hails the camp “as one of the many ways that we try to give back to the community.

Providing direction to young people through music will only help to strengthen our society.”

This year, the Kids Camp will perform Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids. A group of 30 campers and 11 staff and volunteers will take part Campers come from as far as British Columbia and Nova Scotia as well Centre Wellington.

Petrenko anticipates a new age bracket will be added in the

near future. Currently, campers must be between the ages of 8 to 13 to participate. She has noticed many teens return to the camp to volunteer or be counsellors.

The camp runs from July 11 to 15 from 9am to 4pm at Elora Public School. Sleeping Beauty Kids is scheduled for July 15 at 4pm at Elora Public School.

Tickets are available at the box office 519-846-0331 for $5 for children, and $10 for adults.

Registration is now closed; details for 2012 enrollment and auditions will be posted at www.elorafestival.com next spring.

Festival celebrates July 1 with opening of Vimy BLYTH The Blyth Festival will celebrate Canada’s birthday with an opening night performance of Vimy, by Vern Thiessen.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 will open the 8pm performance on July 1 with a Colour Party, assisted by the 3144 Clinton Army Cadet Corp.

On April 9, 1917, 20,000 Canadian men led the first wave over the top to storm Vimy Ridge. Despite blinding sleet, snow, heavy enemy fire,

and the endless quagmire of mud, Canadian troops took the ridge.

Many believe that Canada was truly born on this day. In Vimy, four soldiers reflect on their lives in a field hospital after the battle, as a young nurse from Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia tends to the aftermath of grief and fear.

Artistic Director Eric Coates said, “Every Canadian should see this play. It not only provides an overview of the size of WWI, but it puts names

and faces to the people who made the ultimate sacrifice. It is an honour to present this work inside our own Memorial Hall.”

Familiar faces appearing in Vimy include Gil Garratt (Pearl Gidley, A Killing Snow, Against the Grain) and Tova Smith (Courting Johanna, Against the Grain, Innocence Lost).

The cast also includes Greg Gale, Mark Crawford, Meegwun Fairbrother, and Sébastien David, making their

Blyth Festival debuts. Vimy is directed by Coates .

Preview performances run June 29 and 30, prior to the official opening. Vimy plays at the Blyth Festival in repertory until Aug. 6.

The festival’s 2011 season runs June 21 to Aug. 27 and also features Hometown by the Hometown Collective, Rope’s End by Douglas Bowie, and Early August by Kate Lynch.

For more information, visit www.blythfestival.com or call 1-877-862-5984.

Ninth annual Art in the Yard runs July 9 and 10 ELORA - Art in the Yard is back for its ninth year.

Art lovers and curious day trippers visit the two-acre Centre for the Arts.

The show is July 9 and 10 between 10am and 5pm, rain or shine.

If looking for a special piece or a unique gift, the originals only showcase will give ample choice, from fine painting and jewellery making to photography, ceramics and woodwork. Artists will be on

hand to answer questions.

Art in the Yard is enhanced with live musical performances and refreshments.

Take in an historical tour of the grounds and see the fine artwork of the Harris Collective and Brandon Vickerd’s exhibition in the Minarovich Gallery.

This year, a Heritage Canada Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage grant is supporting the event and the Grand River Agriculture Society sponsors the

popular children’s creativity area, a supervised place for children of all ages, where they can contribute to a community art project or work on solo pieces.

Admission is $3 for adults; children are welcome free. Proceeds go to the continued art programming at the Elora Centre for the Arts. It is located on the corner of Melville and Mill Streets in Elora. For more information, visit www.eloracentreforthearts.ca.

Tickets can be purchased at participating Libro Financial locations and at www.greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca. They are also available at the gate during the event.

On the Saturday and Sunday, gates are open from 8am to 5:30pm, and the air show runs between 1 and 4:30pm.

On the Friday, considered arrival day for many aircraft, gates are open from 4 to 8:30pm. While there is no public parking at the airport site, parking in nearby off site lots is $5 per vehicle.

Free shuttle buses for the five minute ride to the airport run all day.

Visit www.greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca for more information.

Students connect to nature through cameras GUELPH - More than 100 people descended on the ebar May 31 to help launch the Focus on Nature program.

Guests enjoyed music by Boom Echo, a silent auction, appetizers, a student slideshow, and presentations by Guelph Arts Council executive director Anne MacKay, Sadie Currie (a former Focus on Nature participant and volunteer), and Trina Koster and Shirley Hunt, the co-founders of Focus on Nature.

The silent auction earned

over $3,000 to support the Focus educational programs.

The money will help to broaden the reach of a school program and support outreach, volunteer training, teacher resources and education, and other projects. So, Focus on Nature staff and volunteers will be able to deliver photography instruction and hands-on nature experiences to hundreds of students in Guelph and surrounding communities.

For more information visit www.focusonnature.ca.

Darkness Between the Stars runs until July 19 ELORA - The Darkness Between the Stars by Brandon Vickerd presents a life-size astronaut floating in space.

Through the helmet’s visor, skeletal remains are visible.

The show is at the Elora Centre for the Arts Minarovich Gallery now until July 19.

This is not Vickerd’s first piece on this subject; Dead Astronaut (2008) is a 7.5-foot

tall poplar carving, a monumental skeletal figure in a spacesuit.

In The Darkness Between the Stars, he explores the possibilities offered by non-traditional materials, such as foam and other synthetics, This exhibition is on display from June 23 until July 31 in the Minarovich Gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

Two Guelph artists show at city gallery GUELPH - Long time friends Derek O’Donnell and Mike Skiperis were both born and raised in Guelph.

They will be doing a show together of new at the Whitestone Gallery with the opening reception running July 9, from 7 to 10pm, but the show runs at Whitestone Gallery, 80

Norfolk Street in Guelph, from June 25 to July 30.

The show is a collection of new work by the artists.

O’Donnell specializes in portrait photography and Skiperis focuses on mythology and memory. This show explores his interest with childhood ideas of masculinity.

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Japanese jazz group to play local benefit EDEN MILLS - En route from Sapporo, Japan for their performance at the Toronto International Jazz Festival, three musicians will give a benefit performance at the Eden Mills Community Hall on June 25 at 8pm.

Internationally renowned, and longtime Rockwood resident jazz vibraphonist, Peter Appleyard will join them.

All funds raised from ticket and beverage sales will return with the musicians to Japan to support tsunami and earthquake victims.

Guitarist Shohei Yamaki is one of the featured performers.

He was the winner of last summer’s Sapporo International Jazz Festival competition. By the time he had reached his 20th birthday in 2010, he could emulate practically any guitar sound and style that existed.

Yamaki creates sounds evocative of Eric Johnson and Michael Hedges with a bit of

Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke.

His recent album is North Wind.

The duo Daisuke Maeda (ukulele) and Hideyuki Shimizu (guitar) call themselves fulare pad (pronounced Furaripaddo), meaning wanderer or traveler.

They joined forces in 2005, and have made three albums.

The newest is Wind, Wind, Wind. Fulare pad won the special jury prize at the 2010 Sapporo International Jazz Festival competition.

This is the third year the competition’s winners have made appearances in Canada, and in Eden Mills.

Rockwood impresario John Cripton has been a judge at the Sapporo competition for several years and has built the Canadian connection that included arranging for Appleyard’s appearances as a headliner at the Sapporo Festival in 2008.

The Kudo Takuto Jazz Trio donated their 2010 performance to support the Eden Mills Community Club and Millpond Conservation Association. This year, Eden Mills will contribute to Japan’s need for relief.

Almost 100,000 people are still living in 2,400 rescue centres after the tsunami.

The musicians will lead an afternoon workshop for youth in Eden Mills. At the Toronto International Jazz Festival they will perform at the Rex Hotel on June 27 at 12:30pm.

Canada Dry, Mott’s, and the Sleeman Brewery are donating beverages to the local event.

The concert is June 25 at 8pm - doors open at 7:30pm at the Eden Mills Community Hall, at 108 York Street.

Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at the door or in advance at The Bookshelf in Guelph, 519-821-3311 or from Kit Bresnahan, 519-856-1188 or kitbresnahan1@gmail.com.

Amazing guitarist - Shohei Yamaki can play just about any style of guitar. He is part of a benefit concert running in Eden Mills on Saturday.

River Walk Festival runs June 24 and 25 FERGUS - June 24 is sponsor appreciation night in the Fergus Grand Theatre, beginning at 7pm to kick off the annual RiverWalk.

The evening will begin with art competition presentations followed by a evening of music. Entertainment includes Nick Gush on guitar, Rein

Rutnik on harmonica, Peter Pascetta on cajon and the backing vocals of Pam Davies and Tricia Brubacher.

Music starts at 8pm. The event is free and open to all.

On June 25, the Fergus RiverWalk Festival will set up along the Grand River east from Templin Gardens to the

parking area behind the library where artists and vendors will set up their booths.

Enjoy free live music in the Fergus Grand Theatre from 10am to 4pm featuring 12 performances by 42 local performers (schedule available at fergusgrandtheatre.ca).

The performers will also play

outside throughout the day in Templin Gardens (bring chairs and blankets).

Local vendors will have food available and visitors can enjoy a beer while listening to music.

For kids there will be face painting and balloon art from 11:30am to 2:30pm.

Wendy Gottmers at local gallery FERGUS Wendy Gottmers will be the guest artist featured from July 1 to 29 at the Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre. The gallery will present realistic works of Gottmers. The opening reception of her show will be July 2 from 2 to 4pm.

Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions runs July 6 to 23 DRAYTON - The Drayton Festival Theatre continues its season with Italian Funerals & Other Festive Occasions.

Themes of love and loss are explored from July 6 through 23.

“Italian Funerals & Other Festive Occasions is an inspiring and compelling play that is balanced with great comedic moments,” said artistic director Alex Mustakas.

“It’s humorous and touching, and demonstrates that the bonds of family are something that should be celebrated.”

It is family that matters in this story. Faced with the impending loss of his mother to

dementia, a young man clings to memories of his ItalianAmerican childhood to postpone urgent decisions of the present.

Inspired by the protagonists of great Italian operas like La Traviata, La Bohème, and Tosca, John embarks on a life-altering journey through his past where he is ultimately taught the acceptance of death as an affirmation of life.

Director Adam Furfaro leads the production.

The show stars W. Joseph Matheson as John, the contemplative character who shares funny and poignant anecdotes from his life growing up as a

first-generation American in a stereotypical Italian family.

With Matheson are Michelle Fisk, as older sister Brigida, Kathleen Sheedy as John’s Mama, and Trek Buccino as Little Johnny. Angelo Celeste is John’s Father, and Brigida’s daughter, Andrea, is portrayed by Elisa Atristain.

Gerry Mendicino, Anne Louise Bannon, Jill Diane Filion, Alan K. Sapp and Tim Koetting portray characters in the show.

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as a family reunion, filled with brilliant characters and a clever script that are sure to move audiences to laughter and tears,” said Mustakas.

It runs eight times a week.

Tickets are available by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free 1-855-drayton (3729866).

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GUELPH – Guelph Civic Museum closes its doors on June 30 so staff can prepare for a move to its new location later this year.

The museum will be relocating to the former Loretto Convent, built between the 1850s and 1890s, in downtown Guelph.

Renovations began in February 2010 and are scheduled to be completed in September.

The new museum will feature the Royal City families gallery, two local history galleries, two temporary galleries, a programming room, the Hugh Guthrie Archives, a meeting room and appropriate storage for the collection of approximately 30,000 items.

The opening date of the new museum will be announced in the fall.

The current Civic Museum has been located at 6 Dublin Street South since 1980. As an institution, Guelph Civic Museum dates to the 1960s and its first permanent home in 1967 was located in the Winter Fair horse stables, now the Farmer’s Market.

There is much to be done as the museum enters the next phase in its history.

During the period of closure, McCrae House, at 108 Water Street in Guelph, remains open. Starting July 1 it is open daily from 1 to 5 pm.

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Atom team has good start to season

Master’s lacrosse tournament attracted over 200 to town

by David Meyer FERGUS - They might be a little bit older but they never lost the love they had for the game of their youth.

That is why over 200 lacrosse players were in Fergus on the weekend of June 4 and 5 to take part in the Halton Hills Rams Master Lacrosse tournament.

Bob Foster, of Fergus, plays on the Rams and was one of the organizers of the event.

He noted that in a take-off of the Halton Hills team name, the tournament was dubbed the “Goats Classic.”

It had two division: the senior masters, for those over age 35, and the junior masters, for those between ages 21 and 34. The age rule is set, but all players have to be one year removed from competitive lacrosse.

“This is all about physical fitness and enjoying the game and playing the game we all enjoyed growing up,” said Foster, who is one of several players from Fergus on the Halton Hills team.

And, he added, the game these seniors play is more than just a pick-up game that many seniors continue after their playing days are over. He said it is a “competitive” seniors lacrosse.

There were 11 senior masters teams and seven junior masters. The scores from the final rounds indicated just how competitive the games could be.

In the junior division, Welland shut down Whitby 8-0 in the A division. Toronto beat Orangeville 6-3 in the B final.

The Ponsonby Atom ball team is starting to win and claimed a recent 14-9 decision over Minto.

The team was led by Logan Martin, Brad Parkinson, Jarrett Anderson, and Keegan Taylor, who all hit home runs on June 9.

Reuben Bowley made an amazing line drive catch at second base, and Lindsay McKenzie made some good

stops in left field.

Evan Campbell made his pitching debut after a broken arm delayed his 2011 start.

Martin and Bowley also contributed to the defence with a double play.

Joshua Pegg hit leadoff batter and did an excellent job getting on base.

Home nights are Thursdays at Ponsonby Park at 6:45pm. submitted by Shirley Obergan

Organizers thank participants, congratulate winners of Grand Valley Duck Race Still playing (and well) - The Halton Hills Rams, with several Fergus area players, hosted a Master’s lacrosse tournament in Fergus on the weekend of June 3 to 5 for over 200 senior lacrosse players.

The home town team made it to the A division finals before dropping a 5-3 decision to Huntsville. The seniors’ league had a junior division for those aged 21 to 34, and a senior division for those over age 35.

Brampton topped Aurora 12-5 in the C division, and Orangeville beat Mimico 6-2 in the D final.

Orangeville played twice in the title round because the tournament had an odd number of junior teams.

In the senior division, the hometown Halton Hills Rams made it to the A final before being downed 5-3 by Huntsville.

In the B final, two Six Nations teams met, with Six Nations A

beating Six Nations Rez Dogs 15-2.

In the C final, Brampton beat Toronto Beaches 6-5.

In the D final, Owen Sound topped Niagara 12-8.

In the E final, London edged Durham Region 5-3, and in the F final, Oakville beat six Nations 9-8.

Six Nations played twice in the final round because of an odd number of senior division teams.

Foster said a great time was had

by all and there were 200 men in town for the weekend.

He added it was a very good tournament. The pool results were very close with several teams having two wins and one loss in the first three rounds.

The games were so close tournament officials had to use a tiebreaker formula to establish the finals, including such statistics as fewest penalty minutes and lowest goals against.

Grand Valley Lions Club officials want to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the club’s Duck Race last month.

Unfortunately the Grand River did not cooperate and water levels were extremely high, creating very unsafe conditions, so the ticket stubs were drawn out of a drum. The winners included: - Marg Beam, of Grand Valley, first prize of $1,000 sponsored by Thomasfield Homes; - Jeff Becket, of Grand Valley, second prize of $1,000 sponsored by Orica Canada Inc.; - Marg Sidey, of

Shelburne, third prize of $500 sponsored by Greenwood Construction Co.; - Laura Edwards, of Grand Valley, fourth prize of $350 sponsored by R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited; - John Camelford, of Guelph, fifth prize of $250 sponsored by Bell; and - Angie Walker, of Grand Valley, sixth prize of $250 sponsored by MacMaster Pontiac Buick GMC. The Lions Club would like to thank all the sponsors, merchants who sold tickets and all the groups who were at Hereward Park.

The 17th Grand Valley Lions’ Duck Race will be held on May 26, 2012. submitted by Lion Randy McClelland, Chairman, Grand Valley Lions Duck Race

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FROM PAGE TWO Sacred Heart Parish (Guelph) Annual Bazaar. July 1st and 2nd from 6 - Midnight. Sacred Heart School Grounds (corner of Alice & Huron Streets) Guelph. Free rides, draws, bake tables, penny table, beer garden, sausage, pizza and much more. Free Admission. Everyone Welcome. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON. 519-8241381. Karaoke 8 to 12.

Jul 2

Grand Valley Sesquicentennial Celebrations. Lion’s breakfast, parade, ice cream eating contest, pork barbecue, dance. For more information 519-928-5754. www.grandvalleytimes.ca.

Jul 3

Gore Park Sunday Night Showcase Concert. The Jimmy Phair Show. 7 - 9pm. No admission charge. *** Grand Valley Sesquicentennial Celebrations. Community church service, Victorian garden party, Closing ceremonies. For more information 519-928-5754. www.grandvalleytimes.ca.

The Blue Rose Spiritual Ministries showing afghans in the orchard. Quartz crystal bowl healing circle. Spiritual fellowship and chats. 2-5pm. 519-833-0292.

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Arthur Agricultural Society, upstairs hall. 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Jul 15

“Shake It Up Cafe” - Vacation Bible School. July 4-8. Barrie Hill United Church. 9 - 11:45 am. $30 per child, $50 per family.

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Belwood Lions Annual Beef Barbecue with events such as a Magic Show, Balloons & Face Painting, Games & Races, Lawn Tractor Turtle Race, Penny Table, Karaoke & Dance. Fun starts at 2:30, Adults $14, Children (age 4 to 12) $6, Children age 3 & under are free. *** Damascus Beef Barbecue. - Damascus Community Centre. 5:00 7:00 p.m. Adults $ 12.00, Child $ 5.00, Preschool Free. Take-Outs available. Call for Tickets: 848-3246, 848-3120 or 848-2206. *** The Elmira and District Horticultural Society is holding its annual Garden Tour fundraiser. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from Brian’s Foto on Arthur St. in downtown Elmira or by calling Barb at 519-669-8239. All 7 gardens are in the town of Hawkesville (just west of Elmira) this year. *** Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition. HarristonMinto Community Complex Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Competition at 7:00 p.m. Adults $5.00; Children 12 & under $2.00; Preschoolers Free. www.harristonmintofair.ca. *** St. James Anglican Church, Fergus. 171 Queen St. E. from 1pm to 6pm Join us for children’s activities, entertainment (including Sam Turton and Jane Lewis from Guelph, Gary Bryant and Al Koop, our church choir and “Gospel Acclamation”) and tours.

The Jolly Friars Chip wagon will also be there. For more information, please contact St. James church at (519) 843-2141. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph. 519-824-1381.

Murray R Blackman with Jimmy Atkinson (Patio). All Musicians Welcome. 2 to 4 pm. 8 to 12 pm. *** Guelph Legion Family Fishing Day. 10:30am to 2:30pm Ponds, 785 York Rd., Guelph – Barbecue to follow at branch.

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UCHS RIDE FOR PAWS. 3rd Annual Ride for Paws Motorcycle Poker Ride. Peel Regional Police Association 10675 Mississauga Road, Brampton. Registration starts at 11am. Ride starts at 12 noon. $25 for riders and $10 for passengers or raise $75 in pledges and ride for free. *** Gore Park Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Lynn Russwurm 60th Anniversary in Music. 7-9pm. No admission charge. *** Fencing for Pastured Poultry Workshop at Everdale. 1pm to 4pm, $45 including tax. Register online: www.everdale.org/workshops or call Jennifer Lennie: 519-855-4859 x10. ***

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July 11-15; 9am - 12 noon. Children 4-11 years of age. For registration contact: Beryl McDougall 519-856-9603. *** Ancestry Library Edition Workshops at Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch. 2pm. Sarah Fisher will be running “how-to” tutorials. Registration is limited, so call soon. (519) 843-1180.

Cold Plate Luncheon - 3 meats, salads, dessert etc. Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston. 11:30-1:00 pm. $12.00 per person. Under 12yrs $6.00. Tickets - call 343-3428 or 343-3144. *** Alma Optimist Club. Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall.

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Gore Park Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Grant Carson Band (Niagara Falls). 7-9pm. No admission charge. *** The Blue Rose Spiritual Ministries showing afghans in the orchard. Quartz crystal bowls healing circle. Spiritual fellowship and chats. 2-5pm. 519-833-0292.

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Ancestry Library Edition Workshops at Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch. 6:30 pm. Sarah Fisher will be running “how-to” tutorials. Registration is limited, so call soon. (519) 843-1180.

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Horoscopes - For the fourth week of June -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Move over Aries because someone new wants to share the spotlight for a little while. You may be reticent to give up the spotlight, but even the sun has to retire for the night.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there’s a financial opportunity on the horizon and you just have to find out how to get in on the action. Scorpio may be able to lend some information this week.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Quiet contemplation can yield a few answers to the things you want to know, Scorpio. You often take for granted the silent moments that are offered.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, not every hour of the day needs to be packed with activity. Others won’t look to you as if you’re slacking off if you take some time to relax.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’ll have to make the most of a situation because there’s nothing you can do this week to change the outcome. It may be a tough couple of days.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you don’t have to prove yourself to anyone, so why are you always seeking someone else’s approval? Try thinking for yourself this week, and you may be surprised at the results.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, letting others do a lot for you may seem like a good idea at first, but it might just lead to problems down the road.

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EXTREME HEAT The hot summer sun is enjoyable, but it does pose some risks.

Extreme Heat Risks May Include: • Heat cramps • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) To minimize your risk, take the following precautions: • Keep out of the heat during peak hours.

• Stay cool by taking cool showers, staying indoors, reducing use of oven, turn off lights, keep drapes closed, etc.

• Keep hydrated! Drink plenty of water and natural fruit juices.

• Avoid outdoor physical activity during peak hours.

For more information, please visit the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health website at: www.wdghu.org.

CANADA DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES COUNTY WASTE FACILITIES All County waste facilities will be closed Canada Day, Friday, July 1st.

CURB/ROADSIDE GARBAGE AND BLUE BOX COLLECTION REGULAR COLLECTION DAY Friday, July 1st

RESCHEDULED COLLECTION DATE Saturday, July 2nd (collection starts at 7 a.m.)

FOURTH 2011 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT DAY 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 25: Grand River Raceway, 7445 Wellington Rd. 21, Elora Wellington County ratepayers only.

No charge to participate.

For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS).

Phone: 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

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All County of Wellington offices, library branches, transfer stations and landfill sites will be closed on Canada Day.

SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Arts & Crafts • Vendors • Live Music • Business Demonstrations • Sidewalk Sales • Reading & Signing by author Carolyn Curtis • Dedication at Cenotaph Frederick Street in Arthur will be CLOSED Saturday, July 2, 2011 for the family fun!

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