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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 25, 2010

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Luck draw - The Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) Shop Local program draw was held at Dixon Home Hardware in Fergus recently. Making the draw is store employee Stephanie Park along with FERA representative Dave Rushton. The winning ballot is from Jantine Dykstra, of Fergus, who has won a $50 gift certificate to Karger Gallery. A ballot will be drawn June 28 to 30 from Abby Rose in Fergus. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of submitted photo the local shoppers.

Your children are invited to attend

SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL

Where: Maranatha Conservative Mennonite Church 31 John Street, Drayton When: July 7-16, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Grades: Kindergarten (age 5 before 2011) through Grade 8

Confirming attendance in advance is appreciated.

For information and enrollment contact: Dennis & Colleen Martin 519-638-5550 For transportation contact: Ron & Sharon Horst 519-343-3229

FERGUS LEGION Branch 275

TOUR SITE Sat. June 26 11:00am - 4:00pm Charity BBQ from 11:30am-2:30pm Entertainment provided by Two of a Kind 1:00pm - 4:00pm This event is open to the community!

You are invited to come visit the Branch and enjoy the event.

500 Blair St. Fergus 519-843-2345 www.ferguslegion.ca Proudly Serving The Community Since 1935

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

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122.

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

In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Fergus Carnegie Public Library Building, WCL Fergus Branch is sponsoring a writing contest open to ages 5-8; 9-12 and 13 to 130! The theme of the contest is: “I Love My Library Because…” Visit Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch to pick up an entry form.

Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the Doors Open Anniversary Celebration Saturday June 26 at 3 pm. *** July Family Arts Days At Elora Centre for the Arts. 10am to 12noon, Every Wednesday in July. $10 Members / $15 Non. Price is per family each day*. *Each Family must have at least one member of the Centre. Come out for a couple hours of fun and creativity. *** Student Art Wanted for Art in the Yard. If you have participated in a group or program at the Elora Centre for the Arts - we want your artwork. We would like to display your work in a booth at Art in the Yard. Please contact Roisin if you are interested: programming@eloracentreforthearts.ca *** 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. Mileage reimbursed/orientation and training provided. For more information contact Eva Marmurek at 519- 824-2410, ext.

509. *** Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre, 6142 Wellington Rd 29, RR4 Fergus, is honoured to host from July 1 to July 31, the Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA), an old and prestigious society. This is KWSA’s Summer Show, an open artwork exhibition, where an eclectic selection of works in various media will be presented by many of their Membership which numbers over 100 artists. The Opening Reception is July 4, 2-4pm.

Directions at www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca *** The Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, Guelph presents the third season of "Tea and Tales" with the Guelph Guild of Story Tellers starting on Friday, July 2nd and continuing each Friday until August 27th from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please join us for a cup of tea and to listen to this talented group of story tellers in a beautiful garden. For more information contact Lea at 519 2655770.

JUNE 25 The Red Chevron Club is hosting Karoake 8pm. Free admission.

Everyone Welcome 19+. *** Moorefield United Church Garden Party at Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. 5-7pm. Ham, Turkey, Salads & Strawberry Shortcake. Adults $12; Children 5-11: $5; Preschoolers free. Silent auction taking place during dinner. *** Encounter Evening. Come and join with us for an evening of worshiping the Lord, fellowship and refreshments. Everyone welcome. Marden Library and Community Centre, R.R. 5, Guelph, Marden Road. 7:30pm. *** Until June 27 Straw Bale Construction workshop at Everdale.

Spend a weekend gaining hands-on experience building a small straw bale cabin with Ben Polley from Harvest Homes. Pre-registration required: www.everdale.org

JUNE 26 Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by “Country Versatiles”. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582. *** The 15th annual Children’s Farm Safety day hosted by Waterloo Rural Women, Saturday, 9am- 1:30pm at McNabb Farm, 1427 Pinehill Rd. in Wilmot Township. Children learn farm and home safety through demonstrations, plays, and games and activities.

For children ages 4-12 that live on a farm or visit farms.

Registration fee $5. 519-664-3794 ext. 237. *** Strawberry Festival includes salad supper & strawberry dessert. 58pm. Tickets at the door. Adult $15, Students $10, child (5-12) $5.

All welcome. Mini putt for kids, Bake table! Preserves! Take out!

Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line. *** Harriston Legion #296 Yard Sale. 8am-3pm. Breakfast and Lunch available. Donations of good used items can be dropped off at the Legion after 4pm on June 16. For more information call 519-3382843. *** Ham Dinner with Strawberries 5-7pm. Knox - Elora Presbyterian Church. Adults $10, Children under 8 $5. Please call 519-8460680 for tickets. *** The Red Chevron Club presents, "Open Stage" with Ray Smith and Friends 2pm. Free admission. Everyone welcome 19+. *** Fergus Branch Doors Open/Anniversary Celebration 10am- 4pm.

Help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Fergus Carnegie Public Library Building! Memories, historical displays, refreshments and contests. Join us at 2pm for “Carnegie Capers”, a play about the story behind the building of the present Carnegie Free Library in Fergus. *** June 26th and 27th -National Aboriginal Day, Victoria Park, Kitchener. Native Teachings, storytelling, drumming, draws, and

our Heritage. Grand Entry 12noon - 5pm. For more information contact Anishnabeg Outreach in Kitchener and ask for Nancy 519742-0300 or in Guelph and ask for Donna 519-763-5292.

Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there! *** National Canoe Day Royal City Park, Guelph. Celebrate National Canoe Day with a guided paddle by Bill Mungal about the history along the Speed and Eramosa rivers. Join the Waterloo Wellington Canoe Club for a pre-paddle picnic at 5:30pm. Bring your canoe or kayak to the put-in at Royal City Park near McCrae Blvd. at 6:30pm, or rent a boat at the Boathouse kiosk off of Gordon Street and join the group as they paddle past. The group will paddle to Victoria Rd., and return by about 9pm. *** Summer Thyme Herb & Garden Fair. 9am – 4pm. Exploring the theme of the “Herbs & Healthy Living”, we are pleased to share with visitors 2 unique presentations from Global Botanical and Omega Alpha, 11am and 1:30pm. Rain or shine on the grounds of the Wellington County Museum & Archives. Admission is free. *** Arthur Legion Garage Sale 8am-1pm. *** Please join us in celebrating “Senior’s Month” 11am – 4pm. 356 Birmingham St. E, Mount Forest. Enjoy Entertainment by Sonny & Friends, charity BBQ with proceeds towards Louise Marshall Hospital and more. Please RSVP to Patti Wayne at 519-323-4019.

Fun For All Ages! *** Golf Tournament at the Palmerston Legion, 4 per team, $40 a person. Tralee Golf Course, dinner at Legion Call 519-343-4305 for info. *** Ariss & District Lions Fish Fry & dance. Info. 519-843-4516.

JUNE 27 The 51st Annual Memorial Service at the Erin Union Cemetery at 2:30pm-immediately following the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 442 Decoration Day Service. *** Crown Cemetery Memorial Service 2:30pm. Please BRING lawn chairs. In case of rain the service will be held in Nanson Hall, Duff’s Presbyterian Church. Please share this invitation with relatives, friends and neighbours. For more information contact Darlene Harrietha, 519-822-0874. *** Maryhill KofC Show & Shine. Maryhill Heritage Community Centre. 11am-4pm. Participant $10, Family $5, Person $2.

Contact Doug Zinger 519-648-2939. *** FREE Horse Training Seminar- 1-4pm, Mount Forest Fair Grounds. Join Dr. Lew Sterrett of Miracle Mountain Ranch PA. as he demonstrates his training principles and techniques on a variety of horses at various stages of development, illustrating that the principles are designed for both horse and handlers success.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call Lorie for more information: 519-379-4200. *** Knox Ospringe 144th Anniversary Service, 10:30am. The service will have special music by the Caledon Hand Bell Ringers, our very own special speaker Rev. Wendy Lampman, and will be followed by fellowship and lunch. All are welcome.

JUNE 28 Guelph Enabling Garden: Horticultural Therapy Teaching Sessions. All welcome to join in this FREE educational workshop 7 - 8pm in the Guelph Enabling Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph.

Topic “Reiki 101 with Leanne Hodgson". To register please contact Lea Tran 519-265-5770.

JUNE 29 Learn to Play Bid Euchre at 10am, Strawberry Social at 2pm.

Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 519-787-1814 for information and to register. *** Rockwood Presbyterian Church Strawberry Social and Dinner 6:30pm. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood. Tickets available by calling Sue at 519-856-4664. Adults - $12, Youth 6 to 12 - $5, Children under 5 - Free. Take-outs available. Advance tickets only. *** Monticello United Church Annual Strawberry Supper. Adults $12.50, children12 & over $5, under 12 free. Tickets at the door. *** The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will visit Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre 5:30 6:30pm. Riders from the centre will demonstrate their skills. The newly renovated facilities, including the final phase of the Rotary Club of Guelph’s, Children’s Nature Discovery Project, will be opened by the Lieutenant Governor. For further info. contact: Ann Caine 519-837-0558 Ext. 25.

JUNE 30 Until July 24- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. A Quirky Musical Comedy. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. 1-888-449-4463. *** Until July 24- Cagney! A Spirited Musical Biography Book by Peter Colley. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 25, 2010 PAGE THREE

Deanna Burns recognized by nursing peers for dedication to community

by Mike Robinson

The trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest ... - William Osler Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter's or sculptor's work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God's spirit? It is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts.

- Florence Nightingale FERGUS - Nurses, by profession, are dedicated to helping others.

Deanna Burns, of Groves Memorial Community Hospital, however, was recently singled out by her peers and the community as their favourite nurse.

The recognition came as part of the Royal Bank of Canada’s announcement of its Nursing Excellence awards throughout this region.

But it was local nurses and the community at Groves who voted for their favourite nurse to win a $500 bursary from RBC. “Nurses are the heart of our health care system and take care of our friends and families in their greatest time of need,” said Bruce Gehlen, RBC’s Regional Vice President for Central Ontario.

“The community’s overwhelming participation in the Nursing Excellence award clearly shows their appreciation for everything our local nurses do to keep us healthy.”

The award is part of a larger $60,000 commitment to the professional development of

nurses in Grey, Bruce, Wellington and Dufferin Counties.

Hospital representatives nominated nurses based on their commitment to continuing education, compassion towards others and willingness to go beyond the call of duty.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital nurse Deanna Burns was highlighted by the community as the most deserving nurse for the bursary. And as a result, the local RBC branch recognized that win with a community celebration.

Mark Burton, RBC Fergus branch manager, said RBC’s objective this year was to build on its commitment to health care and support the nurses who work in those communities.

Throughout the year, RBC donated a total of $84,000 in the local region, which includes Grey, Bruce, Wellington and Dufferin Counties. He cited the $10,000 gift to Groves hospital earlier in the year.

Burton added nurses are benefiting as well, through training programs, equipment, community outreach, and essential services.

“We’re providing $500 Nursing Excellence awards to nurses in those hospitals, recognizing them for their hard work and the expertise in what they provide.”

He explained that between May and June, the community came together and provided suggestions on nominations.

Burton said, “Six nurses were spotlighted by their peers, from that, the community put in their two cents and made sure that the number one nurse, in this case Deanna Burns, was acknowledged.

“Deanna was chosen by her peers and the community for

Top nurse reco gnition - Mark Groves Memor A. ial emergency nurse Deanna Bu Burton, branch manager, RB C Groves Memor ial Hospital Foun rns; Groves chief nursing exec Fergus; utive Diane Wilk dation executiv e director Sher inson and ri Sutherland.

her commitment to continuing education, compassion towards others and a willingness to go beyond the call of duty.

Diane Wilkinson, chief nursing executive, offered congratulations “on behalf of all the nurses at Groves.”

“Deanna is the epitome of nursing for us.”

Wilkinson also offered thanks to Burns’ family, “because there were a lot of night shifts where their mom wasn’t there. But now we have her on

goes well above. That is Deanna Burns.”

Wilkinson said “Deanna is the clinical resource leader in the emergency department. In that position, she demonstrates leadership every day in the provision of emergency care to patients at Groves.”

Wilkinson added Burns also is a leader in the performance improvement project at Groves, a nine-month project to improve the care patients are provided.

“She’s wonderful and no one can take her from us.”

- Diane Wilkinson on Deanna Burns.

days. Deanna is truly one of our role models and is one of our amazing nurses who work at Groves.”

Burns appreciated the recognition as she described Groves “as a wonderful place to work.”

Burton said there were well over 15 nominations for the awards, which were reviewed by professional practices manager Tanya Murtagh and a number of her peers.

“The 15 was narrowed down to the six and then the community helped us narrow it down to the one nurse who

Examples include reducing the number of patients leaving without being seen, and getting patients to the doctors sooner.

“Deanna was one of those champions who worked on that team. She showed strength and leadership every day.”

Murtagh added “Deanna is also a wonderful mentor and educator to all the staff. She’s wonderful and no one can take her from us.”

Burns has been in Groves emergency department for the past four years, but in the nursing profession for over 22 years. “I was very honoured to

be nominated,” she said.

“Then when I found out I won; it was really nice.

Education is a big thing and the courses are very expensive so every little bit helps. It’s really good of RBC to give this award to the nurses.”

She considered the bursary to the nurses overall, for the nurses to improve their education.

Burns said there are local programs which they do need to keep up on, such as basic CPR, advanced cardiac life support, trauma courses, management courses. and additional skills courses they are required to go through.

Burns is also involved in welcoming and teaching the next generation of nurses.

“We have nursing students who come in, and we take them on as mentors. They work alongside us and we show them how to do things . . . and how the real world is.”

When asked how the students react to that real world, Burns laughed and said, “Very well. We’ve had some great students working in the emergency department. Some of them have gone on to be hired on in casual and in emerg. It’s great.”

Sherri Sutherland, executive director of the Groves Memorial Community Hospital Foundation, considered the awards themselves an incredible opportunity.

“It’s hard sometimes to have the money we need for education in health care. It’s like business ... and is often the thing cut first.”

She noted RBC also donated $10,000 last year for skills training for the nurses. “That help has been invaluable and very much appreciated.”

Sutherland said the awards and donation came out of talks with RBC, which wanted to be able to fund every hospital.

“Nursing programs affect every hospital,” Sutherland said.

At Groves, the decision was to offer a skills training day.

That program involved various workstations to check their skills, such as the newest techniques in resuscitation for an infant and what is going on in diabetes education.

The stations were there either because of change, requirements or new policies that are coming about to how procedures are done.

Plus, she said, there is also the adopt-a-nurse program, which is what Deanna was awarded. That one selects someone who goes above and beyond normal dedication. For that, they get a $500 education bursary to get additional training.

Similar celebrations were held by RBC elsewhere across the region and in north Wellington the nurse chosen was Cathy Hass.

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PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 25, 2010

Chicken dinner, beach volleyball, fireworks all part of Drayton July 1 celebration DRAYTON - On July 1 Mapleton will be celebrating Canada Day as usual at the Drayton Fairgrounds.

From 5 to 7pm the Mapleton Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting a chicken dinner.

For $15 adults can get a half chicken, salads, a roll and a pop, while for kids $10 will buy a quarter chicken, salads, a

roll and a pop.

Tickets are available at the Daisy Mart in Drayton or from any volunteer member of the fire department.

Beach volleyball, as well as water ball, will take place at the fairgrounds at 7pm.

At dusk the fire department will offer its regular fireworks display, which has become one of the most impressive in the

area over the years. This year the display has been supported by the township.

Organizers are welcoming everyone to come out for the Mapleton Canada Day celebrations.

There is no charge to get into the events, but the fire department is accepting donations to the muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis societies.

Happy Canada Day May we celebrate achievements, and the heritage passed down to us.

We look forward to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.

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In Wellington North, there are a number of events set for both Canada Day and the weekend thereafter.

Mount Forest The Mount Forest Patriots are hosting a 3 Pitch Slow Ball Tournament from July 1 to 3.

Thursday’s lineup includes a barbecue and Country 93.7 Video Dance.

Friday includes a Maple Lodge chicken barbecue, local bands and Thunderstruck (an AC/DC cover band).

Saturday features Howell's Fish Fry, awards presentations, Elvis (Peter Irwin) and Jailhouse Rock Band. For

information call 519-3233896.

Arthur The Arthur Optimist Canada Day celebration lasts from July 1 to 4 at the Arthur Fair Grounds, Pavilion and Ball Diamonds.

July 1 features an outdoor family movie night at the ball diamond (bring your lawn chair).

July 2 features a local business and family 3 pitch tournament and pavilion dance.

July 3 includes a men’s slopitch and mixed 3 pitch ball tournament, beer gardens, pavilion dance, horseshoe tour-

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MINTO - Following next weekend’s Redneck Games, town residents will have more to celebrate over Canada Day and the weekend.

Crossroads Community Church by the water tower in Harriston hosts a free family event including face painting, jump houses, professioanl puppeteer, family affordable food, entertainment and Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates - a Canadian juggling champion.

The event also hosts a fantastic fireworks display after dusk. The event at Crossroads is from from 6 to 11pm. For more information call 3385581. Rain date is July 4th, 2010.

The Palmerston Legion is hosting a Canada Day Family Mini Golf on July 1.

Meanwhile, Wild Things Plant Farm is hosting its Canada Day Eh! Garden Party from July 1 to July 3.

Clifford will be hosting Knox United Church Annual

Fish Fry on July 2 from 5 to 8pm at the Clifford Community Hall.

From July 2 to 4 the Clifford Rotary Club is hosting the 36th annual Rotaryfest at the Clifford Arena, Community Hall and Rotary Park.

One of the special events that weekend will bew the Team Farmall Square Dance on July 3 at 12:30pm.

ORTON - 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.

Costs per person for the barbeque are:

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From flea markets, crafts, garden and regular tractor pulls, helicopter rides, a jamboree and bluegrass festival, the event promises to have something for most people.

Sunday also includes an antique and classic car cruise day.

For more information check out the rotary website at www.cliffordrotary.ca

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nament and free swimming.

July 4 includes a men’s slopitch and mixed 3 pitch ball tournament, beer gardens, Optimist draw, free swimming, kids activities, games and more. For more information call 519-848-5880.

Art in the Street July 3 in Arthur also marks the first Art in the Street event, organized through the Arthur and District Chamber of Commerce. It will be the community’s first art exhibition and sale featuring local and area artists.

For information call 519848-5603.

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Happy Canada Day!

Wellington North celebrates with ball tournaments, kids activities and artwork

Happy Canada Day! Happy Dominion Day! On July 1st, 1867, Canada was born when the three colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick united to form a new nation called the “Dominion of Canada”.

Celebrate Canada’s 143rd Birthday with family and friends.

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- $13 for a half chicken dinner; - $10 for a white meat quarter chicken dinner; and - $10 for a “double dark” dinner (two chicken legs).

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. The cost per person for admission only to the fireworks is $4 for adults, $2 for kids aged 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under.

For more information, please contact Cathie Keeler at 519-855-4243

Pancake breakfast kicks off Puslinch celebrations ABERFOYLE - Puslinch residents wanting to celebrate Canada’s 143rd birthday will be able to get an early start on July 1.

From 9am to 11am at the Puslinch Community Centre, located at 23 Brock Road South in Aberfoyle, residents can enjoy a pancake breakfast.

The Optimist Club is accepting donations as payment for the meal.

There will also be a heritage display from 9am to noon inside the community centre featuring information on old cemeteries and churches and displays by the local historical and heritage society.

A fireworks display, also put on by the Optimist Club, will begin at dusk.

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 25, 2010 PAGE FIVE

Township will be a busy place during two sets of July 1 celebrations

by David Meyer C. WELLINGTON TWP. Celebrations for Canada’s birthday here will run from early morning until late at night, with two distinct celebrations for the township.

Elora, hearkening back to the 1950s and the huge celebrations of those days, traditionally celebrates Dominion Day. That kicks off with the annual firefighters breakfast of

moments when driving becomes difficult.

That race runs from 8 to 11am.

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

Call 519-240-2209 for more information.

At 11am, the annual Dominion Day Parade will make its way down Geddes Street towards Bissell Park. At noon there, a lunch of free hotdogs and a beverage will be

pancakes, sausages, and juice at 1 MacDonald Square in the downtown. The lineups are usually long, but with one of the largest frying pans in the world to cook in, it moves quickly.

After breakfast, hundreds of people will line the street as children take their wheels down the hill on Geddes Street from David Street. There are numerous classes and heats, and often some exciting

Dominion Day Parade - Large crowds are the norm at the parade in Elora.

photos by Mike Robinson

Happy Birthday Canada It is our pleasure to extend our congratulations and good wishes to each and everyone as we celebrate our nation’s 143rd Birthday together.

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.

Come let us celebrate together Canada’s Birthday, a country with a richness of freedom and traditions; this place we are proud to call home!

Centre Wellington Council

Thursday Night @ Dusk Free Movie Night - Outdoor Walk-in Theatre Featuring a family animation movie that is still in theatres

FRIDAY Annual Business & Family 3 Pitch Tourney SATURDAY & SUNDAY Men’s Slo Pitch & Mixed 3 Pitch Tourney Kid’s Activities on SUNDAY Beer Gardens & Chip Wagon all weekend !

DETOUR 8 pm TIL MIDNIGHT

For more information please contact: Optimist Darryl Woods (Event Chairman) 519.831.5890 Optimist Darryl Marshall (Ball Chairman) 519.766.8058 Optimist Jon Fleet (Club President) 519.848.5187

the blues band Seed, suitcase magician Allan Grose, and other local artists, a kids midway and food vendors.

At 10pm, there will be a fireworks extravaganza.

The Fergus events are $2 per person.

For more information, call 226-383-3000 to reach the Fergus information centre, and 519-846-9841 for the Elora information centre.

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And, from 2 to 4pm, there will be musical and heritage entertainment.

The Rotary Club will be on hand all day, in Elora offering ducks for sale. It will also be selling flags in Elora and Fergus.

That night in Fergus for its Canada Day celebrations from 6 to 9pm at the Centre Wellington sportsplex, there will be live performances feature the country rock band Moonshine,

In Centre Wellington!

Sincerely, Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj, Councillors Shawn Watters- Ward 1, Kirk McElwain-Ward 2, Robert Foster -Ward 3, Fred Morris-Ward 4, Walt Visser- Ward 5, Ron Hallman-Ward 6.

PAVILION DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT

served and there will be live entertainment. That event is sponsored by the Elora Lions club and Centre Wellington Township.

At 12:15pm, the Dominion Day Dash will take place, a 1km walk and run for kids 12 and under.

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Celebrate July 1 at McCrae House with historic military flair GUELPH - Canada Day celebrations return to McCrae House on July 1.

Once again, the museum offers numerous military displays and demonstrations, great musical entertainment, Highland and Irish dancing, outdoor

games, and, of course, birthday cake.

Festivities begin at noon and run until 4pm – rain or shine. Admission is by donation.

Organizers invite everyone to visit and experience the unique Canada Day

event.

Starting off at noon, Doug Larson will entertain with stories and music featuring the Guelph guitar, an instrument he created from various materials significant to Guelph.

Throughout the afternoon,

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dian Expeditionary Force (1914-1919) and Recreated Lincoln Welland Regiment, whose displays will include First World War and Second World War military artifacts and uniforms.

The 41st Regiment of Foot will recreate an 1812 encampment and present a musketry demonstration. The 10th Louisiana Civil War re-enactors and the Hamilton 23rd Field Ambulance will also set up camps.

The John McCrae Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, the 11th Field Regiment, 1882 Wellington Rifles – Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, NLCC #34 Achilles Navy Cadets will also be participating.

Visitors can take part in creating home-front crafts with the Canadian Embroiderers Guild of Guelph, meet with author Gabriele Wills, check out the selection of Canadian military books at the Laurier Centre for Military and Strategic Disarmament Studies table and try out some historic games such as stilts and quoits. There will be lots of activities for the entire family.

McCrae House is located at 108 Water Street. Contact Guelph Museums at 519-836-1221 or visit guelph.ca/museum for more information. Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin Street South, will be closed July 1.

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Rain ignored as Big Brothers Big Sisters tourney raised $6,000

by David Meyer ARISS - It poured, it drizzled, and it continued to spit nearly all day at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club - but it failed to phase the golfers.

They were on the course for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington, and organizers were pleased at how everyone made their 14th annual golf tournament on June 12 a huge success.

There were 66 golfers who took part, and organizer Linda Austin said in an interview the next day, all but four finished the entire 18 holes.

“We had a wonderful day,” she said. “We carried on. It was great. It was very successful.”

The event is a big fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Austin said the weather never got to the point where golfers were forced to leave the course. There was no lightning, but a steady rain.

The event included a boxed lunch and steak and chicken barbecue.

The results were: - top golfers: Jeff Kuiack team, David Gilman team and Mark Manning Team.

- the closest to the wiggly line was Dave Roberts and Joanne Iampietro.

- the closest to the pin: was Christina Manning and Bob Cooper.

- the putting contest: Deb Roberts and John Weishar; and - keepers of the pink ball were the Davis and Ferrier team.

Nestle Waters obtains safety qualification ABERFOYLE - Nestlé Waters Canada announced on June 15 that its bottling facility has achieved ISO 22001 certification.

ISO 22001 is an international food safety management system that requires Nestlé to establish and maintain controls that include ongoing interactive communication, structured and fully integrated system management, prerequisite hazard control programs and deployment of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.

“While we do 1,700 product quality tests daily at our Puslinch bottling facility, we recognize that hazard analysis is the key to an effective food safety management system, since conducting a hazard analysis assists in organizing the knowledge required to establish an effective combination of control measures,” said Dave Thorpe, director of supply chain for Nestlé Waters.

“ISO 22001 requires that all hazards that may be reasonably expected to occur in the food chain, including hazards that may be associated with the type of process and facilities used, are identified and assessed.

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Garbiel Zieba returned recently with new hardware around his neck. The grade 5 St. Joseph Catholic School student placed 3rd in his division, bringing home a bronze medal from the 2010 Canadian Tier II Novice Diving Nationals held June 11th to June 13th at the Shaw Centre, Saskatchewan.

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Putting for the kids - Sue Foard looks on as Dave Roberts attempts to find the line on a wet day at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters tournament raised $6,000 this year. photo by David Meyer In the hole in one competition sponsored Greg McCabe, from Reliable Motors (offering a prize of a two-year lease on a 2010 Ford Fusion), two golfers came close.

Austin said silent auction and money donations were received from individuals and

businesses in the local community and even from outside Centre Wellington.

The children in Big Brothers Big Sister programs will benefit from the more than $6,000 raised from the tournament.

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ENTERTAINMENT The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee starts June 30 in St. Jacobs ST. JACOBS - Get out the dictionary and get ready to be doubled over in laughter when the Tony award-winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings comedy and lively music to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from June 30 through July 24.

The show is the musical about a charming cast of misfit heroes for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they stand out, yet fit in, all at the same time. Journey through the halls of middle school for a tale of overachieversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; angst as six

adolescent outcasts compete for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to present this remarkably funny musical fresh from Broadway,â&#x20AC;? said artistic director of Drayton Entertainment Alex Mustakas.

It â&#x20AC;&#x153;is a genuinely heart-warming crowd-pleaser that is guaranteed to have the audience in stitches.â&#x20AC;?

The show lines up all the usual suspects for the competition: the spunky overachiever; the ultra-pressured only child; the weirdo; the outcast;

last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner; and the outof-place runner-up. Through song and humour the lives of the six contestants, all of whom share a love of spelling, are explored.

During each performance four different audience volunteers participate in an actual spelling bee live on stage, making each performance unique and unpredictable.

This Drayton Entertainment production is directed by James Kall, who performed the role of vice-principal Douglas Panch in the most recent North American

tour. As an actor, Kall has also appeared on Broadway in By Jeeves, in the national tour of Mamma Mia, as well as in several Drayton Entertainment productions, including Dial M For Murder, Lost In Yonkers, and Me and My Girl. In addition to directing the show, Kall will also take the stage as vice-principal Panch.

The actors include Tess Benger as Olive Ostrovsky, Robin Calvert as Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere, Kimmy Choi as Marcy Park, Patrick Cook as Chip Tolentino, Lisa

Horner as Rona Lisa Peretti, Jeff Moulton as Leaf Coneybear, Nick Settimi as William BarfĂŠe, and Lee Siegel as Mitch Mahoney.

The creative team includes Charles T. Cozens as music director, Steve Lucas as set and lighting designer, Angela Van der Veen as costume designer and Craig Goddard as sound designer.

Praised by The Washington Post as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the funniest thing in seven consonants,â&#x20AC;? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee played over 1,100 per-

formances on Broadway and is the winner of numerous accolades including two Tony awards. The show has received world-wide acclaim including productions in Australia, Germany, and China as well as two North American Tours.

Advance Tickets are selling quickly. Theatregoers are encouraged to plan ahead and call the box office soon for the best available tickets at 519-7477788 or toll free at 1-888-4494463. For more information visit www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com.

Fiddler on the Roof cancelled; auditions called for Willy Wonka GUELPH - Royal City Musical Productions Inc. has announced a change to its fall production.

The performance rights to its original choice, Fiddler on the Roof, are unavailable.

RCMPI will instead be presenting Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.

The story of an eccentric candy maker and his quest to find an heir is now presented in

the stage adaptation of the novel Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and features the songs from the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Willy Wonka has a large cast of adults and children including the five childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead roles of the lucky golden ticket winners who get a look inside the famous Chocolate Factory.

The production team for Willy Wonka will be artistic director Jane Martin, choreographer Deanna Clatworthy, and musical director Laurie Garbutt .

Auditions will be held June 20 to 22. Audition information is at www.rcmpi.com.

Tickets are now on sale through the River Run Centre box office for the six performances Nov. 24 to 28.

Piping evenings set for museum, local band GUELPH - McCrae House will once again present Piping evenings with the Guelph Pipe Band, to be held on the second Tuesday of each month from June to September, from 7 to 9 pm.

Having started on June 8,

the public is invited to enjoy the Pipe Band as members practice in the McCrae Memorial Gar dens.

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Chapel group plans its summer activities PUSLINCH TWP. - A monthly Sunday afternoon service is being held in the Ellis Chapel on July 18, featuring Rev. Jeffrey Smith, of Knox

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ENTERTAINMENT Celebrate National Canoe Day in city on June 26 GUELPH - Celebrate the canoe and kayak in Canadian history with a guided paddle on June 26 - National Canoe Day - on the Speed and Eramosa Rivers, starting at Royal City Park in Guelph.

Bring a lawn chair, a favourite light supper, and join the Waterloo Wellington Canoe Club at a pre-paddle picnic starting at 5:30pm.

The paddle will be 6:30 to 9pm.

It will be led by Bill Mungall, who will speak about the history of the river as participants paddle from Gow’s Bridge on McCrae Boulevard upstream to Victoria Road.

People can bring a own canoe or kayak or rent one at the Boathouse kiosk off of Gordon Street, and join the club.

There is no cost to attend,

aside from the possible boat rental.

The canoe won over one million votes during CBC Radio’s Seven Wonders of Canada contest in 2007.

To mark the victory, the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough set June 26 as National Canoe Day and events take place in communities across the country.

The inaugural event was a major success, and groups in the United States and the United Kingdom now take part.

The Waterloo Wellington Canoe Club was formed 25 years ago on April 3, 1985, in Kitchener. Membership has grown to include residents from many parts of southern Ontario including GuelphWellington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Brantford, London, Toronto, and more.

Kayakers and canoeists belong to the club.

Last year, the club paddled the entire 300km Grand River in short stretches throughout the paddling season. Paddles take place on Tuesday evenings and weekends throughout the season. The club motto, developed in the early days, is “paddling with friends is more fun.”

Today’s canoeists also owe a great deal to Scottish philanthropist John MacGregor, who popularized canoeing as a recreational sport back in 1865 across Europe and the United States.

Few today would argue that the Canadian identity itself lies with the canoe.

After all, if Canadian film producers ever wanted to depict the opening of Canada’s wilderness the way

Hollywood characterized winning the Wild West, the hero wouldn’t be straddling a horse, but rather crouched down in a canoe, paddling off into the sunset.

The current issue of Canadian Geographic Travel features a story by former Guelph resident James Raffan about paddling from south of Guelph Lake on the Speed River past the Boathouse all the way to Lake Erie.

There is a full list of club activities including paddles on www.waterloowellingtoncano eclub.ca.

For more information contact Janet Baine at jbaine@sentex.net or 519824-3824, or Barb Davenport at 519-743-3989 or macport@golden.net, or Paul Kostiuk at 519-579-3564 or pkostiuk@gmail.com.

Pirates of the Caribbean vessel part of Tall Ships TORONTO - The American Sail Training Association (ASTA) has partnered with Great Lakes United to bring a fleet of international tall ships here as part of the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge 2010 race series.

Toronto is the only Canadian port of call for the race.

Official port appearances are also scheduled for Cleveland, Bay City, Michigan, Green Bay, Duluth, and Chicago. Two important initiatives sail along with the tall ships: water conservation education and youth sail training.

A famous movie ship is part of the show. HMS Bounty was built for the 1962 Marlon Brando film Mutiny on the Bounty by MGM Studios in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to tell the story of the famous maritime mutiny that occurred in the South Pacific in 1789.

Now owned and operated by the HMS Bounty Organization LLC, she makes Greenport, Long Island, her home port. In an effort to return Bounty to the condition of her Hollywood film days, the famous ship had

an extensive renovation from 2006-2007.

Bounty became a star again to a new generation when she was recently featured in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest.

On June 30 to July 4 weekend, the race will run. The third annual festival will take place all along Toronto’s waterfront from Yonge Street to lower Spadina Avenue and feature activities for all ages, including ship deck tours, entertainment, the Green Village, a Parade of Sail and more.

Kevin Currie, board chairman of The Waterfront BIA, said, “Over the course of the five-day festival, we have the opportunity to welcome over 800,000 visitors to Toronto’s Waterfront as we play host to these historic ships and their international crews.”

Bert Rogers, executive director of ASTA, said “Wherever they go, tall ships bring the excitement of their rich maritime histories to their host ports. This summer, Torontonians will be able to tour the ships, meet crews from many

nations, and experience firsthand the beauty of some of the most famous vessels in history.”

In addition to supporting youth sail-training and historical preservation of tall ships, ASTA has partnered with Great Lakes United (www.glu.org) to generate awareness of the importance of water conservation.

“This is a race to save the Great Lakes,” said Derek Stack, executive director of Great Lakes United. “These waters are a part of our culture and our lives, but our wasteful water use squanders hundreds of millions of dollars every year and degrades the health of these vital waters. There is no better way to understand what we can achieve together for the Great Lakes than with Lake Ontario at your feet and a tall ship at your back.”

As part of that effort, Great Lakes United is hosting a Green Village where visitors can take part in workshops, games and other activities to understand the role of the lakes in their daily lives. From demonstrations on how people can lower their water use, to how to

make healthy, local, food choices, the Great Lakes Green Village is focused on providing a positive, accessible message of water and environmental protection.

The festival has announced the addition of Appledore V, USA, a two-masted schooner known for her Science Under Sail program.

Participating ships include: - Brigg Roald Amundsen, Germany; Bark Europa, The Netherlands; U.S.A; Denis Sullivan; Pride of Baltimore II; U.S. Brig Niagara; S.V. Unicorn [Sisters under Sail]; Schooner Roseway [World Ocean School]; Appledore V, and the Toronto Brigantines Playfair & Pathfinder.

Also present at the festival will be Toronto’s homeport vessels Empire Sandy, Challenge and Kajama General admission is free.

Ship boarding passes are on sale now.

For further information, to purchase boarding passes for deck tours, or other events visitwww.TOwaterfrontfest.com.

Norm Foster’s Sadie Flynn comes to Century Church Theatre on July 14 HILLSBURG - Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh opens its Summer Festival July 14 with the outrageous comedy Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak

by Norm Foster.

The show is directed by Neville Worsnop, and stars seasoned performers Carol Beauchamp, Tamara Kunder, Wayne Moore, Frank Rempel, and Linda Spence.

If you‘ve ever lived in small-town Canada, you will feel you know each one of the characters in this charming and hilarious play.

Sadie Flynn, a convicted husband-killer just released from prison, gets off the bus at Millie’s Cabin café, a meetingplace where the problems of everyday life are dissected.

She is taken on as a waitress by the owner, an ex-hock-

ey-player and ladies’ man, and the gossip mill cranks up several notches.

Strange things start happening, and the locals begin to wonder whether Sadie is sweet or sinister. Why does Orson’s coin collection arouse more than interest among the ladies?

What have Annie Oakley and the Lone Ranger to do with the butt-shooting incidents?

The show runs July 14 to 24, with evening performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:30 pm matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Dinner may be enjoyed at the theatre on July 15, for only $14.95, all inclusive, and must be pre-booked. There is also a Silent Auction which runs all summer.

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Butterfly Workshop at The Arboretum July 14 GUELPH - The Arboretum, University of Guelph is presenting an Identification and Biology of Butterflies workshop on July 14 from 9am to 4pm.

This workshop has been designed to educate participants on butterflies and help them develop their identification skills. The focus will be on butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop will be led by guest entomologist Jessica Grealey.

The registration fee is $75 per adult and the deadline to register is June 30. For more information or to register call The Arboretum at 824-4120

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.omafra.gov.on.ca GIANT HOGWEED

by John C. Benham, Wellington County Weed Inspector Be on the watch for Giant Hogweed! If you are aware of locations where it was present last year it is more than likely it will be there again this year. Be sure to avoid getting the sap from this plant on your skin or in your eyes as it can cause severe skin blisters and even blindness if it gets into your eye. The sap contains a chemical that destroys the skin’s ability to block the ultra-violet rays of the sun resulting in deep burns.

The main stem may reach 4 inches across and is hollow between the nodes and will be spotted with reddish purple sharp irregular bumps. The flower head could be compared to Wild Carrot in that the umbel divides into 30 to 50 branches which in turn consist of another umbel of 30 to 40 flowers and later seeds.

The whole head is flat on the bottom with slightly rounded top and white flowers and seeds.

Angelica is a plant with a round flower head and is occasionally confused with Giant Hogweed but is not dangerous. If you locate a plant with large leaves with the potential to grow to 10 or 12 feet and don’t know what it is, I suggest you call me at 519846-3394. Giant Hogweed is a noxious weed in Wellington County and must be destroyed. Know it and beware of it!

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Applicants are required to submit a short essay on “Why are you passionate about agriculture in Canada?” Applications must also supply a current transcript of their marks, a letter confirming their involvement in agriculture from a non-family member and a character reference letter from a non-family member. Applicants not chosen are welcome to apply for the scholarship in subsequent

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In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the pancetta and onion over medium heat until the pancetta is lightly browned and the onions soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute or two until fragrant. Add the wine, peas, and pepper. Simmer covered for about 5 minutes, then uncover and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the peas are tender crisp. Season with sea salt or kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste and serve.

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ONTARIO FORAGE EXPO 2010 “Witness the latest in quality hay making equipment” “Ontario Forage Expo” will be held in Oxford County on Wednesday July 7th, on the family farm of Evert Veldhuizen, Veldale Farms, 714617 Middletown Line, RR 4, Woodstock, ON. This major event will present a wide array of demonstrations and activities related to the forage industry. It is co-sponsored by the Ontario Forage Council and Oxford County Soil & Crop Improvement Association.

• watch the major equipment companies demonstrate forage machinery in side by side field trials • listen to Key note speakers on forage related topics • visit with forage and forage related trade show exhibitors This promises to be a great day, with no admission charge for the farming community. Bring your friends and neighbours Everyone Welcome! “Demonstrations start at 10:00 am”. For more information or an interview, contact: Ray Robertson, the Ontario Forage Council 1-877-892-8663 info@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

COMING EVENTS June 27 5th Annual Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest at Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy. 6 North of Guelph, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 519-821-6638 X335.

June 30 Solar Energy Information Session, Mount Forest.

Sessions will also include speakers from OMAFRA and Hydro One. For more information or to register, contact Dezarae Malott, 519-674-1500 X1295 or register online at www.ridgetownc.com/solar.

July 6 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at OMAFRA Boardroom, 6484 Cty. Rd. #7, Elora. Note: 8:00 p.m. summer start time. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

July 7 & 8 SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Days. Check the website at: www.diagnosticdays.ca.

July 15 FarmSmart Expo (Elora Research Station); check the website for more details: www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart.

July 16 FarmSmart Expo Youth Program, (Univ. of Guelph, Elora Research Station): www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart.

Another summer job for farmers

by Bette Jean Crews, President, OFA Summer is known by most people as the time when farmers are busiest planting, growing and harvesting crops.

There’s another responsibility many farmers will be working on over the next few months – working the fields of politics, seeking ways to improve the business environment for farming in Ontario.

Politicians at both the federal and provincial levels will be back in their ridings, attending barbecues and meeting their constituents, attempting to solidify support for the next elections.

This is when leaders of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, its staff and its members get to work meeting the politicians, going over issues that are critical to agriculture. The list is widely varied ranging from market shortfalls to regulatory concerns to environmental and business sustainability.

Some issues are new and some linger.

The need for improvements to risk management tools from both levels of government still tops the list of what farmers will be seeking when they meet their MPs and MPPs. Ontario commodity organizations have calculated a need for improvements to the AgriStability program retroactive to 2008. That

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necessary change would inject more than $100-million per year into Ontario farm businesses and help stabilize the farm community and our rural economy.

The implementation of business risk management plans across those commodities wishing it would further sustain these sectors through the years to come.

Farmers and their businesses would also benefit from changes to the property tax system in Ontario. Farm organizations have developed a simple definition of farming activities that include value-retention activities, but we are still pushing for the adoption of that definition to clearly identify when the farm property tax class applies. Those activities include everything from production of maple syrup to pitting and sugaring of cherries to packaging vegetables. Without those activities, there is no market for such products. That simply means they are farming activities.

OFA wants the province to commit to the cost of implementing source water protection plans – an important component of Ontario’s Clean Water Act. We also need government action to overcome delays in approvals for farm drainage work.

The province’s species at risk legislation has inherent costs and difficulties for farm-

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ers and rural municipalities. We encourage the province to ensure that the legislation is administered so that protection of habitat is balanced against farm businesses continuing to operate efficiently and for communities to continue to grow and develop. If there is impingement to farming, there must be compensation.

Farmers have identified other needs from federal and provincial governments. The environmental farm plans so many farming operations have used to mitigate agriculture’s impacts on the environment need continued and improved funding support.

Our members throughout the Greater Toronto Area want more consideration given to the needs of agriculture. Farmers in the Greenbelt find themselves being ignored by the province with preferential treatment going to environmental groups.

Livestock and crops producers across the province are demanding more realistic action by the provincial government to stop the carnage of lambs and calves by coyotes and crops by elk, deer and turkeys. To this point, the Ministry of Natural Resources has provided recommendations for protecting livestock from coyotes and is developing an elk hunt, but no tangible action yet that will control wildlife populations.

OFA members and Ontario farmers have much to discuss with political leaders this summer. The business of farming and food processing and distribution is big business.

Our agri-food system needs Ontario farms to survive.

Together, we employ 712,000 people across Ontario. That is big. Our governments need to understand that and start taking care of business. It is our job to motivate them to do that this summer.

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Continued from page 2 *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "My Backyard is an Oasis and Yours Can Be Too". $2 / person, under 5 free. 519-824-4120 ext.

52113. *** Silent and Live Auction with auctioneer Steven Parr at Arthur Community Centre, Domville St. Arthur. Viewing and silent auction begins at 4pm. Live auction at 7pm. Homemade Baking table & food booth, coffee is free. Fundraiser for Nicaragua. *** "Sempervivums - Hardy Succulents (ie.hens and chicks) with Willa Wick of Overall Plants. Also our annual Strawberry Social!

Presented by the Grand Valley Horticultural Society at Trinity United Church, 7:30 pm, everyone welcome! For more info. contact Julie 519-928-2949.

JULY 1 Orton Canada Day Celebration & Chicken Barbecue at St. John’s Community Church. Rain or shine. Sittings at 4:45, 5:30, 6:30pm.

Half chicken dinner - $13, quarter white - $10, double quarter dark - $10, 4 & under free. Advance tickets recommended. To order call 519-855-4243. Take out available. Family entertainment at 7:30pm. *** Canada Day Fireworks Display to be held in Orton Community Park at dusk. Children under 11 - $2, ages 12 & over - $4. For information call 519-855-4243. *** Elora Fire Fighters Association Annual Pancake Breakfast , 711am. McDonald Square, Elora. $6/person. *** Family Mini Golf Fun Day at the Palmerston Legion, 1-5pm. $6 adult, $3 child - 18 holes indoor/outdoor. Please register for a tee off time so you don't have to wait in line. Call 519-343-3919. *** Canada Day Celebrations at Crossroads Community Church in Harriston, including face painting, jump houses, professional puppeteer, family affordable food, entertainment and Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates - Canadian juggling champion! Fireworks display after dusk! It's on from 6pm - 11pm. For more information call 519-338-5581. Rain date is July 4th, 2010. *** Arthur Optimist Canada Day Weekend - Thursday night at dusk Free Movie Night - Outdoor Walk-in Theatre Featuring a family animation movie that is still in theatres. Friday -Annual Business & Family 3 Pitch Tourney. Saturday & Sunday -Men’s Slo Pitch & Mixed 3 Pitch Tourney. Kid’s Activities on Sunday. Beer Gardens & Chip Wagon all weekend! Pavilion Dance Saturday Night featuring “Detour” 8pm-midnight.

JULY 2 Grand Valley Community of Christ Church - Annual Strawberry Supper. Mill St E., Grand Valley. 4:30pm. Adults $12, 12 and under $5, Preschool Free. *** 20th 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 at the door.

JULY 3 Grand Valley Horticulture Society garden tour, 10am-3pm. BBQ lunch available for purchase, maps available, call 519-928-5694.

Six open gardens. *** Until July 4- Clifford Rotaryfest. Antique car, truck and tractor show. Crafts, vendors, flea market. Tractor pulls. For more information call chairman Jim Harkness 519-338-3946. *** Art in The Street 9-5pm. An Arthur sidewalk display of local artisans and their offerings. Sponsored by Arthur District Chamber of Commerce.

JULY 5 Until July 9- Vacation Bible School at Burns Presbyterian Church in Erin for ages 4 to 12. This year's theme, Son Castle Faire will see us transported to a medieval castle where we will meet knights and fair ladies, jesters and minstrels and enjoy games, crafts, stories, music and snacks. Register by calling Burns at 519-8332902. *** Until July 9 - Free Soccer Camp. 9am-12 noon for ages 8-12 at Elora Public School. Includes- soccer drills. scrimmages, bible activities. Hosted by Elora Canada Reformed Church. For info. or to register call Ilse Vandermuelen 519-846-9380. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Shade Gardening Seminar 10am.

Call 519-787-1814 to register! All welcome!

JULY 7 Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "Natural Remedies for Human Ailments". $2 / person, under 5 free. 519-824-4120 ext. 52113. *** The Guelph Enabling Garden is hosting "Knit Knites" in the Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph. 6:30pm. Experienced and new knitters are welcome to come with their own knitting project and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Comforting hot tea will be served. For more information call 519-265-5770. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Free! Drop-in Blood Pressure

Clinic 10am-12pm. Learn to Play Pool or Learn To Play Chess 2pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register! All welcome! *** EWCS Seniors is offering a day trip to the Grand River Dinner Cruises in Caledonia, Ont. The cost includes your coach ride, entertainment, a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings and a three hour boat cruise along the Grand River. *Note: we need a minimum of 35 people to make this trip possible. Please 519-8330087 for more information.

JULY 8 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Yoga in the Park. 7 week fundraiser for the Upper Credit Humane Society presented by Leanne Monaghan of Staying Alive Fitness, Acton. Registration: 6:30pm. Class Time: 7-9 pm. Prospect Park, Acton. Classes are free and open to all skill levels, with a donation for the animals at UCHS. Yoga mats available for a $2 donation. Full details and directions to park www.uppercredit.com or info@stayingalivefitness.com *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Special Event: Avon Presentation at 1:30pm. All welcome! Pre-register. Call 519-787-1814 to register!

All welcome!

The Belwood Lions Club presented Groves Hospital in Fergus with a cheque for $1,823 for the purchase of a bed exit alarm system recently. From left: manager, Allied Health Rob Young, Groves Foundation executive director Sherri Sutherland, Alma Lacombe, of the first floor nursing staff, Belwood Lions president Bob Lacombe and treasurer Denis Vinette. submitted photo

JULY 9 Fish Fry and chips $10. Arthur Legion.

JULY 10 Elmira and District Horticultural Society Garden Tour. Tickets $10. Call Barb 519-669-8239 for details. *** Damascus Beef BBQ. Damascus Community Centre. 5 – 7pm.

Adults $12, Child $5, Preschool Free. Take-Outs Available. Call 848-3246 or 848-2206 for Tickets. *** Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition. HarristonMinto Community Complex Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Adults $5; Children 12 & under $2; Preschoolers Free. Special Guest Performance by Jason Gerber, 2009 CMT Karoake Star Winner.

JULY 11 Guelph Horticultural Society Garden Tour 1-5:30pm. A drive yourself tour of beautiful Guelph gardens and tastefully placed art work. Check out our website for garden locations at www.guelphhort.org.

At the races - Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation received $7,500 from the Elora Lions Club recently at the Grand River Raceway. The donation is for the CT Plus scanner campaign.

Receiving cheque for Groves was CT Plus cabinet member Neil Dunsmore, left, from Elora Lions Club treasurer Joe Van den Borre. submitted photo

JULY 12 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Belly Dancing at 9am (6 wks), Zumba Gold Fitness Class 12 noon (7wks), Belly Dancing Evening Class 7pm (6 wks). Call 519-787-1814 to register! All welcome!

JULY 14 Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Storytelling at the Boathouse. 8pm Come listen to tales new and old by the river. Short open mic time.

This month's theme “Out of the frying pan”. Special Guest: Derek Brisland. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "Natural Ways to Control Backyard Pests". $2 / person, under 5 free. 519-824-4120 ext.

52113. *** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 338-2843 or e-mail legion296@wightman.ca

JULY 15 July 15-18 National Square Dance Campers - Ontario Camporee 2010 – Hosted by chapter C112 Horseshoe Squares ‘n’ Wheels. At Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 15 Belsyde Ave., Fergus. Squares MS, Plus and A1. Rounds Phase II, III and IV. Spectators welcome. Contact Connie Webers at 519-843-1986 or Gary Boissonnault at 905-729-2484. Non- camping dancers welcome. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Bus Trip: Port Dalhousie & Niagara. Depart: 9am &Return: 6pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register! All welcome!

JULY 16 Quilt Draw and Cold Plate Luncheon at Knox Presbyterian Church , Palmerston 11:30 -1pm. Cost $12 per person. Under 12 years $6. For tickets, call Bernice - 519-343-3428 or Helen 519343-3805.

JULY 17 Guelph Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show. "Following the Sun" Old Quebec Street Mall. 9am -3pm. GHS members will showcase 40 classes of horticulture and 5 classes of creative floral designs. www.guelphhort.org. *** Mid Summer Craft Sale & BBQ 9am-1pm. Pine Meadows, Highway #19 Between Fergus and Belwood. Arts, crafts, Christmas items, nearly new, woodworking, bake goods, preserves. BBQ and Tea / Coffee Room. Fergus Brass Band.

Fundraiser for: Groves Memorial Hospital Hospice Wellington.

SEND YOUR NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE EVENT INFO TO events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date.

Happy anniversary - Dr. Linda Franchetto and her children, Natalie and Benjamin, plus their dog, Kobi, welcome visitors to the Elora Gorge Animal Hospital at the corner of County Roads 7 and 21 on Saturday. There was a barbecue, face painting, and animal contests to celebrate the first year.

4H looking for photos Attention all Town of Erin Barn owners ! Do you have an old barn (100+ years)? Do you know some background information about your barn?

Would you like to have your barn featured in a historical album for the township? The Erin 4-H Photography Club would like to hear from you!

4-H members, and with leaders June & Craig Switzer and Ian Cook, are making an Erin

Township historical barn photo albums. These albums will be placed in the local libraries when they are completed.

If you want your barn to be always remembered as a beautiful and historical landmark, and you want 4-H members to do the leg work then give us a call at 519-856-0065.

We are hoping to photograph as many barns as possible this summer!

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Puslinch Canada Day Breakfast & Fireworks

Puslinch Community Centre - 23 Brock Road S. Pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

Fireworks at dusk.

For more information, please call Gino Alfieri 519.827.1905

County of Wellington Solid Waste Services Division

CANADA DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES County Waste Facilities All County waste facilities will be closed Canada Day, Thursday, July 1st.

Curb / Roadside Garbage and Blue Box Collection Regular Collection Day Thursday, July 1st

Rescheduled Collection Day Saturday, July 3rd (collection starts at 7:00 a.m.)

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Contact Solid Waste Services (SWS) Phone: 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248 Website: www.wellington.ca

WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY Teen Summer Reading Challenge Back this year! Read and win!

1st prize: RCA HD Digital Camcorder (valued at $150) 2nd prize: $75 gift certificate for Stone Road Mall 3rd prize: $50 gift certificate for Galaxy Cinemas â&#x20AC;˘ One ballot for each book read between June 28 and August 14 â&#x20AC;˘ For teens only, between 13 and 19 NEW THIS YEAR! Weekly draws at each branch for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teen Toonie,â&#x20AC;? worth $2 off library fines!

PLUS! Write a review, or check out what everyone else is reading, on the WCL Teen Summer Reading Challenge Blog! http://teensrc.wordpress.com Registration begins this Monday, June 28.

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