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Second Section June 29, 2012

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 29, 2012

Public Service announcement

Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation services to and from appointments for children and families. Especially needed are drivers available before school and/or immediately after school for court-mandated or medical/clinical appointments. Mileage reimbursed/orientation and training provided. For more info. contact Eva Marmurek at 519-824-2410, ext. 4822.

Fri. June 29

Five generations - About 85 members of the Ransom family attended their annual reunion at the Belwood hall on June 17. The 150th annual event was attended by five generations of the family, including its oldest member, 96-year-old Mildred Warmington of Fergus, centre. Joining her, from left, are niece Kristen Nisbett, with 3-month-old daughter Arianna, granddaughter Julie Clay (standing) and niece Judy Ransom. submitted photo

Second annual mayor’s golf tourney is Aug. 23 HARRISTON The Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament was created to raise funds for various organizations in Minto.

This year all proceeds will go to the Palmerston Skating Club, the Clifford and District Horticultural Society and the Norgan Theatre.

The 2nd annual tournament will be held on Aug. 23 at Pike

Lake Golf Centre limited. The cost to enter a team is $400, which includes a steak dinner, 18 holes of golf, a cart and prizes.

Organizers thank hole sponsors, gift donors and prize sponsors that have already contributed time and money to the tournament.

To register a team call 519338-2511.

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22nd Annual Fish Fry. Knox United Church, 5-8pm. Clifford Community Hall. Adults: $13, Children 5-11: $6. Under 4: Free. Dinner Includes desserts and Howell’s 8oz. Boneless Fish.

Tickets at the door.

Sat. June 30

Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Art in the Street. Frederick St., Arthur. 10am to 3pm. Vendors wanted. Contact 519-848-2665. *** Country Dance, Alma Community Hall. $10. Dance to Country Versatiles. *** Grand Valley Historical Society invites you for cake and refreshments in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. 2-4pm Community of Christ Church grounds, Grand Valley. *** Historical Walk “The Brocklebanks: Builders of Arthur” Fine buildings, successful businesses, the Methodist Church, the Cenotaph and even the lawn bowling club were influenced by this family. Yet little is written about them? Walk starts from Arthur Cenotaph at 1pm, as part of Art in the Street. Sponsored by the Arthur & Area Historical Society. *** Fundraiser BBQ for Austin Whittom. 10am-4pm. Lions Hall (across from WMC). 40 South St. W., Elmira. All proceeds to Austin and family. For more info. call 519-669-8010.

Sun. july 1

Sunday Night Showcase Concert with Grass Tax (Bluegrass from Brantford), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Canada Day Fireworks Display. 10pm. York Soaring Association.

Neighbours are welcome. York Soaring Association Airfield is located on the South/West corner of Hwy 109 and 5th Line West Garafraxa. *** Orton Community Association Canada Day Barbecue. 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30pm. Call for tickets 519-855-4243. ½ $13, ¼ white $11, double dark $11. Take out available. Fireworks at new park in Orton. Adults $4, Children 3-11 $2. *** Annual Elora, Canada Day Parade leaves Rec Centre at 11am and ending at Bissell Park. *** Centre Wellington Rotary’s annual Rubber Duck Race at Bissell Park, Elora at 1:15pm. Great Prizes. Advance sales. For information call 519-755-0231. *** Summer Services St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gordonville 9am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur, 10:30am. *** Canada Day Celebrations. 6-10:30pm. Crossroads Community Church, Harriston. This is a free family event with face painting, jump houses, clowns, puppeteer, entertainment, family affordable food and a fantastic fireworks display at dusk. For information people can call 519-338-5581. *** Wheels of Hope will participate in the Elora Canada Day Parade.

Join the fun. Decorate your bike and ride/walk with us. Workshop at Elora United Church, Saturday, June 30, 7pm to decorate our bikes or join us at the Elora Community Centre by 11am July 1.

More info call 519-843-6144.

Mon. july 2

Sunday July 8, 2012 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

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

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

“Proceeds to local Community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

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Guelph Enabling Garden Knit Knites 2012 at the Guelph Enabling Garden 6:30pm, weather permitting. Spend an evening in a beautiful setting along the river. Come with your own knitting project, folding chair and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Please bring a mug if you would like to enjoy tea. The Guelph Enabling Garden is fully accessible and welcomes folks of all ages and abilities. www.guelphenablinggarden.blogspot.com. *** Strawberry Social Guelph Lawn Bowling Club Inc. (Gordon Street near boathouse). Adults $5, Children $2.50; 1-5pm.

Contact: Betty 519-836-3414.

Tues. july 3

“Operation Overboard” morning daycamp for kids finished JK to Grade 5. 9am - 12noon. At Elora United Church. $15/ week for first child in family, $10/week for each additional child. For more information call Barb at 519-846-2542.

Sat. july 7

Grand Valley Horticultural Society Garden Tour and Riverbend Artists in the Garden, 10am–3pm. 6 amazing gardens to tour!

Maps available in all Grand Valley restaurants, banks and the library or call 519-928-5371 for more info. *** Gardens on the tour in the town of Conestogo this year. 9am -2pm.

Tickets $10. For tickets or more info, call Barb at 519-669-8239. *** Art In The Yard - Elora Centre for the Arts 10th Annual Community Arts Festival. Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am5pm. An entire weekend of original art, live entertainment and food. *** Proceeds going to U of G. Ontario Veterinary College, Cancer Centre for Companion Animals. Enjoy a day of dog sport demo, dog tricks, dancing with you dog, face painting, K9 First Aid and more. 10am- 4pm. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Location: McCann Dog Trainers, 929 Brock Rd., Flamborough. *** Arthur Legion. Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Wheels of Hope is inviting all to visit our booth at EC for the Arts, “Art in the Yard” to sign our banner and write a message to the people of Namibia, Africa. The banner will accompany our collected bikes on their journey. Have a bike to donate, drop off at Elora United Church 9am to 2pm. More info call 519-843-6144.

Sun. july 8

Garden Showcase 2012. Guelph Horticultural Society’s Annual Garden Tour. 1- 5:30pm. Join us for a self-driven tour of beautiful Guelph gardens and tastefully placed art work from local artists.

Tickets are $10 per person (children under 12 free). Visit www. guelphhort.org for more information. *** Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Crossover Junction Reunion 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** The Upper Credit Humane Society’s 4th Annual Ride 4 Paws at the Peel Regional Police Association (10675 Mississauga Road, Brampton). Registration 11am; ride starts at noon. $25 for riders, $10 for passengers. Cash bar, 50/50 Draw, BBQ, Raffle prizes.

All proceeds go towards supporting the shelter and the animals.

For more info. go to www.uppercredit.com.

Tues. july 1o

10th Anniversary East Wellington Community Services Golf Tournament, Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club. 12:30pm shot gun start. Fee: $135. Fundraiser to support EWCS programs for children, seniors, and families in need. For more information, contact Caroline Turnbull 519-833-9696. *** Guelph Township Youth Horticultural club meet to make a Thumb-print t-shirt. Please bring a white or light coloured t-shirt.

Marden Park pavilion behind the Library. 7pm. 519-836-9535, Leader Jane.

Wed. july 11

Euchre. Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. Start at 8pm. Light lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 338-2843.

Thurs. july 12

Arthur Agriculture Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs Hall.

Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome.

Fri. july 13

The 2012 Elora Festival runs from July 13 - August 5, bringing the best of classical, choral, and popular performances to the village of Elora. To order tickets or for more information call 519-846-0331. *** Guelph Symphony Classical 5K at 8:30pm, the Guelph Symphony Orchestra is hosting the first annual Guelph Classical 5k.Racers should arrive at 7pm for an 8:30 start. There will be entertainment after registration. For more information or to register go to www. guelphsymphony.com. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Friday the 13th Dessert and Euchre or Bid Euchre Party. 1pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

Sat. july 14

Guelph Horticultural Society’s “Summer’s Glory” Annual Flower Show. Old Quebec Street Mall, 55 Wyndham St. 12- 4pm. We’d love to show you our beautiful flower designs and horticultural displays. For more information about the GHS, please visit www. guelphhort.org. *** Mid Summer Craft Sale and Barbecue at Pine Meadows on County Rd. 19. 9am- 1pm. Crafts, nearly new items, bake goods, preserves, plus much more. Proceeds to Groves Hospital, Salvation Army and Learning Foundation. *** Damascus Beef BBQ. Damascus Community Centre 5-7pm.

Adults $12; Child $5; Preschool Free. Take-outs available. Call for tickets: 519-848-3246,519-848-2206 or 519-848-3120. *** Annual Drew Pork Chop Barbecue under the pavilion at the Drew Community Centre and ball diamond, 5-7:30pm. Alternate children’s menu available. Proceeds to park improvements. 519338-5423.

Sun. july 15

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Grant Carson Band (from Niagara Falls), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Ellis Chapel Sunday afternoon services with the theme of Social Awareness. Guest speaker - Mark Rogers, Habitat for Humanity.

2:30pm, followed by refreshments in the garden. The chapel is located at 6705 Ellis Road in Puslinch Township and can be reached from Wellington Rd. 34, 32 or Townline Road.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, June 29, 2012 PAGE THREE

Gone Fishing: David Meyer retires after 35 years at local newspapers

by Chris Daponte

FERGUS - Next week, for the first time in 35 years, community newspapers will arrive at homes in WellingtonWaterloo without one of their most trusted and recognizable voices.

David Meyer, one of the area’s longest serving reporters, is retiring and relocating to the Chatham-Kent area with his wife Anna and children Hellene, 16, and Matt, 11.

“I want to spend more time with my family,” he said of his June 29 retirement.

Meyer, 61, started full time at the Wellington Advertiser in April of 1996 and has covered the county’s biggest news stories and written on topics ranging from crime and politics to sports and arts.

He has also played an integral role in copy editing and layout, as well as the overall growth of the paper for the last 16 years.

He grew up in St. Clements and had his first published byline appear in the Elmira Independent on April 1, 1977.

In hindsight, it was no accident that Meyer got into the news business.

“Mom was always curious and she always remembered names, places and events ... and she had a great nose for gossip,” Meyer recalled of his late mother, Evelyn.

“And dad (Norman) loved reading, especially newspapers.”

It was a chance encounter with friend CBC reporter Joan Leischman, who suggested he become a reporter, that prompted Meyer to first get into journalism. Another friend suggested he become a correspondent for the Elmira Independent and, with the approval of editor and owner Bob Verdun, that’s how Meyer got his start.

After several months, Meyer was covering “real” news such as council meetings, in addition to his full-time job at the Region of Waterloo.

Though Verdun tried to convince him that it wasn’t necessary, a short time later, at age 26, Meyer applied to Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University).

“I decided I missed out on a college experience and I really wanted one,” he said.

He graduated three years later, in 1980, with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in journalism and eventually returned to work full-time at the Independent.

He stayed there for a decade before moving with Verdun in 1990 to start the Elora Sentinel.

Not long after the move, Meyer recalls suggesting Verdun hire local historian Stephen Thorning as a columnist.

With his editor’s approval, Meyer personally visited Thorning, who agreed to start immediately. The history column did not run the second week due to space constraints, and the Sentinel office received

several complaints about Thorning’s absence.

“That was the last time that happened,” Meyer recalled with a laugh.

Thorning, who has written his historical columns ever since and moved to the Advertiser in 1999, said he has enjoyed working alongside Meyer for two decades.

“It has been a pleasure working with Dave,” said Thorning. “Our association has been the longest I’ve ever had in my working life. I don’t recall a single dispute since we began working together 22 years ago.

“I wish him well in his new home, and I’m sure he will enjoy a more leisurely life with his family - and away from the constant deadlines and pressures of the newspaper business.”

Despite a circulation of about 2,000 and a positive reception in the village of Elora, a lack of advertising revenue ultimately forced the Sentinel to shut down in late 1995, Meyer explained.

“It was a bit of a shock in a lot of ways,” he said. “I figured I’d have to leave town to find a job.”

Luckily, one of the persons he contacted about employment was Dave Adsett, then general manager of the Wellington Advertiser. Meyer already had a relationship with Dave’s father, Advertiser publisher and founder Bill Adsett, who purchased freelance rock and roll album reviews from Meyer in the early 1980s.

But it was Meyer’s eye for hard news that prompted the Adsetts to bring Meyer on full time at the Advertiser.

“Dad’s reaction was ‘grab him - I don’t know how he does it, but he can churn out reams of copy’,” Dave Adsett recalled.

“We had relied on submissions and freelancers for many years. Hiring an accomplished journalist with credentials was a very big step for us.”

Meyer remembers Adsett telling him, “We’ve got people reading the ads; I want them to read the news, too.”

Long days - and nights were often the norm in the late 1990s, when the Adsetts and the newspaper staff worked hard to grow the newspaper started by Bill Adsett in 1968.

“We never stopped talking about how to make the Advertiser a better paper,” Meyer said.

As luck would have it, amalgamation in 1999 eliminated the monumental task of trying to cover 21 municipal councils.

Meyer counts the county’s transformation into seven larger municipalities as one of the most important news stories he has covered in his career - even though he personally doubts the process solved the prob-

lems many proponents claimed it would.

“It certainly didn’t save any money,” Meyer said, noting the number of municipal staff members, as well as their salaries, has ballooned in the last 13 years.

He added amalgamation was also “disingenuous in a lot of ways too,” including the province’s dumping of a lot of its responsibilities on municipal governments.

Other career highlights noted by Meyer include: - covering Ottawa leadership conventions in the 1980s for John Turner and Brian Mulroney (he recalls the Independent’s coverage of those events “blew away” coverage in regional daily papers); - travelling to Vancouver during Expo ’86 to cover an international women’s fastball tournament featuring the St. Clements Suns;

Reporter recognized - Wellington Advertiser reporter David Meyer, left, received the Silver Quill award last year from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). The certificate, presented by Advertiser editor and OCNA board member Dave Adsett, is awarded to individuals with at least 25 years of service to community newspapers.

cover photo and above by Helen Michel photo development to a streamlined approach with technological advancements including computer software and digital images and layout.

“One thing I never missed was the waxer,” Meyer said with a laugh.

He can also do without the longer hours. The old processes often required the occasional 24-hour shift and Meyer remembers one 38-hour marathon at the office.

“But we never minded it ... we were doing what we loved and we had a lot of fun,” he said.

“There’s a big part of me that doesn’t want to go. In a lot of ways this is who I am.”

- Longtime Advertiser reporter David Meyer, on retiring after 35 years in the newspaper business.

- producing a daily sports newspaper for the Independent in 1985 during another national tournament hosted by St. Clements; - covering the Canadian Broomball Championships in Quebec in the early 1980s; - a 1993 tour of NATO bases and other attractions in Europe during a trip organized by Atlantic Alliance of Canada; - the very contentious issue in 2001 of the slots facility coming to Elora (the public meeting lasted about eight hours and, with 1,500 or so in attendance, and “there was a lot of fanaticism in the room,” Meyer said); - coverage of various natural disasters, including at least one tornado that required a last minute re-build of the Advertiser front page; - myriad arts reviews and stories that allowed Meyer to attend festivals and also to meet, interview and/or photograph musical legends like the Doobie Brothers, Kansas, Bob Dylan and, just this year, Rockwood’s Peter Appleyard; and - a business trip to New York City with Dave Adsett in 2010 (Meyer’s first trip to the Big Apple).

A lot has changed in Meyer’s 35-year career, most notably newspaper layout and production, which transformed from a painstaking process involving typewriters, “galleys,” wax machines and slow

And, he adds, despite the changes and difficulties facing the industry, predictions of the demise of newspapers, particularly with the advent of “social media,” are rubbish.

“I firmly believe newspapers will be with us for years and years,” he said.

He notes the death of print news was also predicted with the arrival of radio, television and the Internet, “But we’re still here.”

Meyer’s commitment to his industry is not lost on those working alongside him.

“David has always been quite aware of the significance of a community newspaper, regardless of its location,” said Bill Adsett. “And his devotion to the chore of reporting bore that out.”

Meyer’s body of work speaks for itself, though like any good writer, he is not always pleased with the results.

“I don’t know any reporter who’s completely satisfied with any story they write,” he said.

However, Dave Adsett insists quality reporting from Meyer - his close friend and longest serving employee was vital to the growth of the Advertiser.

“Meyer’s ability to write and coach our other reporters allowed us to move ahead as the news leader in Wellington County,” said Adsett.

“He always suggested a free paper needed to be twice as good as its paid competitor ... and he has been an integral part of that transformation, every step of the way.”

With retirement, Meyer said he looks forward to spending more time with his family and also more time golfing and fishing (for years Meyer’s fly

fishing exploits, or lack thereof, were featured in his Stray Casts column).

But it is not without mixed emotions that Meyer leaves the Advertiser. He will miss many friends in the area and also those he has worked with over the last few decades.

“There’s a big part of me that doesn’t want to go,” he said. “In a lot of ways, this is who I am.”

The bittersweet feelings are shared by many who have worked with Meyer over the years.

“On a personal basis, he’s going to be missed, to say the least,” said Bill Adsett. “We wish him, Anna and the children success in their new venture.”

Dave Adsett echoed his father’s sentiments.

“Recently over lunch with Meyer I looked up and saw him smiling this big genuine smile like I hadn’t seen before. That made me happy to see him truly happy,” said Adsett.

“Few people get to retire with that sense of accomplishment and outlook for the coming years.”

Despite his pending move, Meyer expects not everything will change. He will maintain a deep connection to the area where he has spent one third of his life.

“Wellington County, and Elora in particular, has been so good to me. Sometimes I feel like I won the lottery, landing here,” he said. “It’s a beautiful place and it’s been my home.”

Not surprisingly, Meyer hopes to do some sort of writing in his new hometown.

“I don’t think I could stop ... I’ll continue to be nosey,” he said with a wide grin.

Meyer said municipal politics has also changed over the years - and not necessarily for the better.

“There’s a lot more spin now,” he said. “A lot of politicians today are asking ‘how is this going to look’ or ‘how can I sell this,’ as opposed to ‘how does this benefit the community’.”

Meyer opined the local pattern seems to be following the trend set at the provincial and federal levels. He is also saddened to see fewer farmers on municipal councils, which he said does not bode well for the future, particularly in Wellington County.

Another transformation Meyer does not look upon so fondly is the growing trend of “info-tainment” and “citizen journalism.”

“In a lot of cases it becomes frivolous,” he said. “There needs to be more responsibility.”

Daily newspapers tend to feature entertainment over information, Meyer lamented, citing prominent news spaces given to the likes of Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber.

Yet he says community newspapers - particularly the few privatelyowned bastions remaining like the Advertiser - will the ess pass from continue to fill the need Independent pr d at ira ke m or El w is s ha Th er Mey past for hard news, which will Pass from the der of how long rves as a remin ea. always be of paramount early 1980s se ar spapers in the importance. community new

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ENTERTAINMENT Artists recognized at June 20 opening of Insights exhibit

Insights Award – Elora’s Sophie Hogan, centre, won the Insights Award for her photograph Night Wait atWellington the Insights art show. The award this year is in PM honour of 1the legacy of late Elora artist Marilyn Koop.

Advertiser_layout 1 12-06-14 12:57 Page It was presented by Katie Southwood, Koop’s daughter, and Koop’s husband Howie Southwood. submitted photo

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ABOYNE - It was a celebration of art and artists at the Wellington County Museum’s Insights exhibit opening on June 20.

The event attracts both established and emerging artists from a wide area and is regarded as one of the longest running juried art exhibitions in Ontario.

Organized and sponsored by the Elora Arts Council, the show had more than 60 winning entries this year, including: - Insights Award, to Sophie Hogan of Elora for her photograph Night Wait (given in honour of late Elora artist Marilyn Koop, through the generosity of Hal Gober and Laurette Larocque) - Ellen Langlands Memorial award, to Judith Elsasser of Cambridge for her painting Mom; - Elora Arts Council Award, to Peter A. Grimaldi of Eden Mills for his photograph Ora di Pranzo; - sculpture award, to Tanya Zaryski of Kimberley for her sculpture Time Present and Time Past (donated by Beryl Dawson on behalf of the Wellington Artists’ Gallery); - Painting award, to Julia Vandepolder of Hillsburgh for her piece Crawl Space, (donated by Wyndam Art Supplies); - fibre award, to Helen Hughes of Guelph for her work The Ongoing Moment, (donated by Judy McMullan and Randall Howard); - photography award, to Daniel Masci of Guelph for his photograph Long Road; - ceramics award, to Elsa Mann of Mount Forest, for her piece Twilight Vase (donated

by Wyndham Art Supplies and Roxanne’s Reflections); and - works on paper award, to Richard Pilon of Eden Mills for his work Cueillanse (32) (donated by Wyndham Arts Supplies).

The Insights art exhibition runs until Sept. 2 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, located in Aboyne on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.

The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and on weekends and holidays from 12 to 4pm.

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ENTERTAINMENT Longtime resident offers library art show

Contemporary showing - Grayce Perry, right, is joined at her opening show on June 15 at Elora’s Strata Gallery, with friend and mentor, artist Riki Weiland. Perry is the first Elora artist to be featured at local Strata Gallery in Elora with her new show Liminal Spaces, featuring contemporary abstract paintings in oil, and works on mylar that create an ethereal quality reminiscent throughout her work. The show includes artworks in oil and cold wax on wood panel, a new medium for the artist that she enjoys. The show runs at the Strata Gallery until July 15. submitted photo

Season opens at Century Church Theatre HILLSBURGH - The Century Church Theatre’s Summer Festival kicks off on July 11 with Late Flowering, a romantic comedy by John Chapman and Ian Davidson, directed by David Glover.

The play tells the story of a marriage bureau rampant with eccentric characters and their various frustrations. When Martin arrives to fix the computer he becomes embroiled in everyone’s relationships, with hilarious consequences.

Wooing and pursuing follows, as secrets emerge and love blossoms.

Neville Worsnop and Pat Boothman appear together again after 10 shows spanning three continents. Also featured are Michelle Kreitzer as the secretary with a guilty secret, and Jean Miller and Samantha

Russell as marriage bureau clients with their own peculiarities. The play runs July 11 to 22.

Beginning Aug. 15, the humourous Nobody’s Perfect

by Simon Williams, will be directed by Jo Phenix.

When Leonard wins a contest for female writers, he is suddenly a very worried man.

His love-at-first-sight passion for the publisher, Harriet, his teenage daughter and rascally old father hilariously complicate his efforts to maintain the fiction that he is a woman.

This wild and happy story culminates in an ending that has been hailed by critics as a comedy masterpiece Trevor Smith Diggins and Linda Spence play the starcrossed lovers, with Wayne Moore as grandfather, and

Eden Mills concert hosts international jazz artists EDEN MILLS - The third annual Music at the Hall presents its summer concert here featuring Sapporo City Jazz Festival Contest winners Shohei Yamaki and Moment Jazz Trio.

The Music at the Hall concert, a fundraiser for the hall’s energy retrofit, takes place at the Eden Mills Community Hall on June 29. There will be a cash bar and doors open at

7:30pm (performance at 8pm).

Tickets are $30, available in advance at The Bookshelf, in Guelph or through Kit Bresnahan at 519-856-1188 or kitbresnahan1@gmail.com.

Logan Barbosa as the teenage daughter. The show runs Aug. 15 to 26.

Rounding out the season is the North American premier of a new Peter Quilter play, Just the Ticket, directed by Neville Worsnop.

It is a story of Susan, played

by Carol McCone, as she departs for a trip to Australia.

When she made an original trip 30 years ago with a group of girlfriends, who all agreed to return together.

Unfortunately, Susan is the only one who can make it, so she must relive their memories, some farcical, some poignant, as well as her own. Susan’s wit and self-deprecating humour takes audiences on the trip.

The show plays for one week only, Sept. 19 to 23.

All three shows have weekday and weekend matinees as well as evening performances.

Tickets are $23 for matinees and $27 for evenings, all inclusive, or book all three shows for a 10% discount. Enjoy dinner at the theatre (must be pre-booked) on the first Friday of each play. For details visit www.centurychurchtheatre. com or phone the box office at 519-855-4586.

Beatles tribute comes to Grand Theatre FERGUS - Beatlemania is set to invade here on July 7, when the new, international touring show “Beatlemania Revisted� takes the stage.

The theatrical event features a combination of talented European and North American cast members in the roles of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Leading the cast is the incomparable Yuri Pool, who has been hailed by Beatles promoter Sid Bernstein as “The best McCartney vocalist in the world today.�

Ringo Starr will be played

by UK native Mark Matthews, now a Canadian citizen and 2010 Juno Award winner, while Rob Kay, best known for his work with Herman’s Hermits stars as George Harrison, and European Colum Henry plays John Lennon.

All songs in the show are performed “note for note� by the cast members who are further augmented with full cos-

tumes, vintage instruments and equipment.

The evening focuses on the actual live performances of the Beatles, kicking off with their famous 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan television show. In total, over 30 Beatles songs are featured throughout the evening, creating a family-oriented, interactive performance. “The Fergus Grand Theatre is a very intimate venue with

excellent acoustics, so it truly gives Beatles fans an opportunity to see and hear this wonderful show at its very best,� said Henry.

Tickets for the July 7 “Beatlemania Revisted� show are $25 plus taxes.

Showtime is 8pm. Tickets are available online at www.

FergusGrandTheatre.ca or by calling the box office at 519787-1981.

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While hesitant at first, Campbell soon warmed to the idea and, with the help of family and friends, brought 35 pieces of art to the library for a display that will run until the end of July. “It’s a real honour to get this stuff on display like this,� said Campbell, a longtime resident of the area with familial ties to former Guelph Township dating back to 1835.

Her work ranges from photos and pen and ink drawings to various types of paintings and copper tooling pieces - and the subject matter is as varied as the media.

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Mapleton committee planning full day of fun for annual July 1 celebration MAPLETON TWP. - The committee in charge of the local Canada Day Celebration has finalized the program for July 1.

“Our goal was to co-ordinate a day of activities that would have something for every age and I believe that we are in a position to meet this goal,” said chairman Jim Curry.

“All that we need is some support from the weather department.”

The Moorefield Optimists begin the day with a breakfast at the Moorefield Community Centre from 7 to 11am.

Optimist Wilf Stroetinga is heading that event.

Alma Optimist Dave Geddes and his team host the motor-less parade at the Wallace Cumming Park in Alma at 1pm.

Participants are encouraged to assemble at the community hall before 1pm, with their mode of transportation, whether it be a bike, wheelbarrow or bed - the funnier the better.

Refreshments will be served following the parade.

The Drayton Fairgrounds events follow at 2pm.

Dan Gallina has invited some of the best horseshoe pitchers in Canada to a professional horseshoe tournament, supported by the Drayton Chop House.

The Mapleton Fire Department is organizing a waterball competition. Teams are asked to register with John Hahn Jr. at 519-343-5066.

Firefighters will have the safety smoke house on site.

The annual beach volleyball tournament, hosted by Drayton Rotary Club, is looking for three-player teams. To register call Bob Bignell at 519-638-2736 or email bignell@veritechmfg.com.

Jeff Oosterveld is co-ordinating an Arm Wrestling tournament including youths and adults. Moorefield’s own Tyler Robinson, one of the best arm wrestlers in the province, will provide some instruction. To register, call Oosterveld at 519638-0217.

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The Figure Skating Club is providing a toonie face painting opportunity to celebrate the day.

The MAX committee has organized an antique and custom car and truck show. The admission is by donation, and anyone interested in participating should call Ron Ellis (day) 519-291-3791; (evenings) 519638-3056.

A geocaching challenge has been organized by Curry, with instruction on the fundamentals of the sport. Participants require a handheld GPS unit and a basic knowledge of how to use it. Meet at the Rotary booth at 3pm.

The MAX committee will host a chicken barbecue at the agricultural building from 5 to 7pm. Advanced tickets are required. A half chicken dinner is $15; a quarter chicken dinner is $10. Tickets are available at Bloomingdale’s, the Wellington Street Cafe and from MAX committee members.

A community church service will be held at 7pm at the pavilion in Centennial Park, organized by the Mapleton Ministerial. The Derek and Maggie Moore family will lead music during the service and host a musical interlude after the service.

Canada Day will culminate with the fire department’s fireworks display, a family favorite.

Throughout the day the Drayton Rotary Club will be serving hot dogs, beverages and ice cream. The Drayton Kinsmen will run a beer garden.

Proceeds from all events will support local programs.

Organizers encourage people to park in municipal lots, the Drayton CRC parking lot, and Nieuwland Feed Mill (during the church service).

The event committee needs volunteers as parking attendants and to shuttle between parking sites. To help contact Jim Curry at 519-638-3363.

For more information visit www.mapleton.ca.

Racers ready - The annual soap box derby in Elora is always a popular draw on July 1. This year’s event runs from 8 to 11am on David and Geddes Streets.

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Patriotic village will be busy this weekend ARTHUR - Canada Day in what is known as Canada’s Most Patriot Village is expected to be a busy one, starting this Friday.

June 29 Men’s and mixed slo-pitch tournaments start on Friday at the ball diamond. The site will also feature a beer garden and chip wagon, as well as pavilion dance that night with a DJ. Saturday The slo-pitch tournaments

continue and a horseshoe tournament kicks off at 1pm.

The beer gardens and chip wagon will also continue and there will be another pavilion dance from 9pm to 1am featuring the band Loose Change.

Sunday There will be free swimming from 1 to 3pm. And during the day the annual family and business 3 pitch tournament will run. Kids activities: will take place from 2 to 5pm.

Chips and beer will return and musical entertainment by One Eyed Cat will run from 2 to 6pm.

Monday An open air family movie night (Dr. Seuss animated movie) will start at dusk at the B ball diamond. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. Refreshment will be available for purchase and people are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets.

Guelph groups hosting July 1 events GUELPH - Celebrate Canada Day at McCrae House on July 1 from noon until 4pm.

“Our Canada Day festivities offer fun for the entire family,” said Val Harrison, coordinator of public programs.

“Visitors can enjoy a variety of heritage military displays and demonstrations, musical entertainment, Highland and Irish dancing, outdoor games, and, of course, birthday cake.”

Local musician James Gordon will serenade the crowd while students from the Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dance and The Royal City Academy of Irish Dance kick up their heels to demonstrate traditional dances.

Military artefacts and uniforms of the Civil War, First World War and Second World

War will be on display, including a War of 1812 encampment.

The afternoon program also includes a musketry demonstration and members of the John McCrae Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the local Cadet corps will be on hand to answer questions.

For hands-on experiences, visitors can create home front crafts with the Canadian Embroiderers Guild of Guelph, browse through the selection of Canadian military books at the Laurier Centre for Military and Strategic Disarmament Studies table, meet author Doug Larson, or try out some historic games like quoits and stilt walking.

McCrae House is located at 108 Water Street. Admission

to the Canada Day event is by donation.

Contact Guelph Museums at 519-836-1221 or visit guelph.ca/museum for more information. *** The Rotary Club of Guelph invites the community to celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 1 from 11am to 10pm at Riverside Park.

The day will include family activities and musical fireworks. It will also include the Rotary duck race and the grand prize draw of the club’s Dream Lottery.

Admission is the donation of $2 per person or $5 for a family. Proceeds will support local charities and events.

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Celebrating a birthday Mike Chong, Wellington-Halton Hills MP This year, as we celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday on July 1, Canadians will gather to celebrate the many things that unite us as a nation.

We are a country that is rich in history, culture, and achievements, and Canada Day 2012 serves as an opportune time to celebrate some of the historical milestones taking place this year.

One of those is the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, which was a defining moment in the history of Canada.

In 1812, the fight for Canada laid the foundation for Confederation and the cornerstones of our political institutions. Against great odds, it took the combined efforts of British, French, and Aboriginal Canadians to repel the American invasion and defend Canada in a time of crisis.

It was during the War of 1812 that Laura Secord emerged as a Canadian heroine after warning British forces of an impending American attack, resulting in a joint British and Aboriginal victory at the Battle of Beaver Dams.

The War of 1812 also ensured that Canada was able to emerge during the 19th century as an independent and free country.

From that war, Canada was united under the crown with a respect for linguistic and ethnic diversity.

Had the war ended differently, and had the American invasion not been repelled, Canada as we know it would not exist.

The end of the war also marked the beginning of uniquely enduring peaceful relations, cooperation, and friendship between Canada and America.

To celebrate this important historical event, the government recently launched the 1812 exhibition presented by the Canadian War Museum.

The exhibition in Ottawa also includes a travelling exhibition that will bring the stories of the War of 1812 to communities across Canada.

In 1867, several decades after the War of 1812, the three colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the United

Province of Canada united as the Dominion of Canada at Confederation.

On June 20, 1868, Governor General Lord Monck signed a proclamation calling upon all to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of British North America colonies in a federation called Canada on July 1.

In 1879, the July 1 holiday was established by statute under the name Dominion Day, now known by most as Canada Day. Canada has come a long way in the 145 years since Confederation, and there will be countless Canada Day celebrations taking place from coast to coast to celebrate our nation’s progress. I hope to see you at one of the many events I will be attending across Wellington-Halton Hills.

To learn more about Canada Day and the War of 1812, visit www.pch.gc.ca.

Contact me with questions or comments. I can be reached by phone at (866) 878-5556 or by email at michael.chong@ parl.gc.ca.

Puslinch club hosts Canada Day events ABERFOYLE The Optimist Club of Puslinch starts off Canada Day with a pancake breakfast.

The event takes place a the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle from 8 to 10am. The meal will include pancakes,

local maple syrup, bacon, juice, coffee, tea and cake.

There will also be a heritage display at the community centre. Following breakfast, there will be a shared worship service at 10:30am at the community centre hosted by Duff’s

and Knox Crieff Presbyterian churches Fireworks will take place that evening at dusk.

The club is asking for admission donations to both events, which will support the “bring out the best in kids� fund.

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The day kicks off with a breakfast from 7 to 11am at MacDonald Square in Elora organized by Elora volunteer firefighters.

From 8 to 11am there will be a soap box derby on David and Geddes Streets.

Then, starting at 9am, there will be a 5km and 10km run/ walk, starting at Bissell Park (see www.knectcares.org for more information).

The annual Dominion Day Parade, coordinated

by CW Rotary, will start at 11am. It will start at the Elora Community Centre and end at Bissell Park.

At noon, lunch at Bissell Park will include free hot dogs and beverages, live music and an historical presentation. The lunch is sponsored by the Township of Centre Wellington and will be served by the Elora Lions Club.

The Dominion Day Dash - races for kids 12 and under will start at 12:15pm.

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Historical tours with Older Voices will run from 2 to 4pm Heritage Entertainment.

At 6pm the scene switches to Fergus, where a $2 donation will get people an evening of entertainment at the grounds at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

Musical entertainment will run from 6 to 9pm, featuring live performances by country rock band Transit as well as the electric upbeat sound of Detour.

At 10pm the annual fireworks extravaganza, presented by the Weinstein Group, will light up the sky.

For more information on Centre Wellington Canada Day celebrations, contact the Elora Info Centre at 1-877-242-6353.

More on the duck race Organizers are billing the Centre Wellington Rotary Club’s annual July 1 Rubber Duck Race as not only fun, but also a great way to help build a home for a family in Centre Wellington.

The race will be held at Bissell Park, with prizes totalling over $2,000 for the fastest

floating ducks.

The grand prize for first place is $1,000 in Zehrs groceries; second prize is a $500 barbecue courtesy of Zehrs Market in Fergus; third prize is a bicycle from Salem Cyclery; fourth prize is a picnic lunch for two from East Mill Tapas and Grill in Elora, along with day use of two Scooters from Grand River Bike Rental; fifth prize is a private horseback riding lesson at Lookout Farm; sixth prize is a glider flight; seventh prize is a gift from Elora Home Hardware; and eighth prize is a gift from I Love Chocolate in Fergus.

Tickets for the duck race, which follows the Dominion Day parade, are $5 each and available from Elora’s Uptown CafÊ, Salem Cyclery and Elora Home Hardware, or in Fergus at I Love Chocolate and Scotiabank.

Proceeds from the annual Duck Race support the Habitat for Humanity Centre Wellington Build. Sponsors for the “Buy a Duck, Build a House� event are Scotiabank, Zehrs Markets and Elora Home Hardware. For information visit centrewellingtonrotary.ca.

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The OMAFRA Report A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra THE 2012 GUELPH-WELLINGTON LOCAL FOOD MAP IS NOW AVAILABLE Pick up your copy at your local OMAFRA office, county library branch, any tourism outlets and select businesses throughout Wellington Guelph. Pick yours up today, and localize the food on your plate. For more information, visit: www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

by John C. Benham Obtaining the third edition of the EFP and updating your Action Plan will position you to take part in any program that maybe announced. Therefore, when completing the third edition of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) or, if it has been more than five years since your current Action Plan was peer reviewed, it is recommended you attend an EFP workshop to update your Action Plan and have it deemed appropriate REMINDER! GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham The next Growing Your Farm Profits two-day workshop is planned to be held Monday, Aug. 20 and Monday, Aug 27 at Everdale Farms, 5812 6th Line, Erin from 9:30am to 3pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost to you. To sign up electronically go to: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops or phone Liz at: 519-638-3268.

The Growing Your Farm Profits workshop and workbook will help workshop attendees realize the status of their farm business, areas where they are doing well and the areas where improvements would put the farm business in a better financial position.

The workshop covers, production, marketing, financial manage-

ment, the structure of the business, succession planning and more detailed farm business goals. You will not be asked to provide any information that you do not know or do not wish to give.

CUTWORM ACTIVITY IN SWEET CORN AND TOMATOES OMAFRA NEWSLETTER - HORT MATTERS As corn plants start to emerge, keep an eye out for cutworm feeding damage. Early -season cutworm injury appears as plants cut off at, or just below the soil-line. In older seedlings, the cutworms may deeply notch the base of the plants, causing them to wilt. Cutworms are often most active on sandy knolls and in areas that had significant green cover during the early spring.

Most species of cutworm do not overwinter in Ontario. In the early spring, adult moths are transported on the tradewinds from the overwintering sites.

Given the mild winter conditions of 2012, it is possible that some species of cutworm moths have overwintered in Ontario this year.

Female moths are attracted to dense, green cover to lay their eggs. Often, when they arrive in Ontario in early spring, the main source of habitat for the females are winter annual or perennial weeds and cover crops.

Egg hatch and larval feeding often coincides with planting and crop emergence.

During daylight hours, cutworms remain buried in the soil. They emerge to feed at night. As a result, registered organic pest control products are most effective if they are sprayed in the evening as the cutworms emerge from the soil to feed.

In sweet corn, the control threshold is 10% damage. Keep the crop stage and worm size in mind when making spray decisions.

Sixth and Seventh in star larvae (1.5-2” long) are close to pupation and unlikely to cause additional damage to the plants.

Once corn plants reach the 4-6 leaf stage, they can sustain larger amounts of feeding without economic injury.

Early-season cutworm can also attack tomatoes. However, this spring, tomato growers should also scout their fields for variegated

cutworm, a climbing cutworm. Although there is typically a small overwintering population in Ontario, damage is not usually noticed until July, when moth populations move in from more southern areas. However, with the mild winter there may have been more winter survival in Ontario (variegated cutworm overwinter as pupae) giving potential for an unusual May outbreak.

Fields that had living weeds or cover crops (egg-laying sites) until very close to transplanting could be at risk of variegated cutworm and early season cutworm feeding this spring.

There is no established threshold for climbing cutworm feeding on tomato seedlings, but the general threshold for early-season cutworm is 5% damaged plants. In this case, damage could be counted as clipped or severely defoliated plants.

COMING EVENTS July 3 -Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly Board meeting, at OMAFRA Boardroom, Elora at 7:30pm. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

July 4 - Wellington Soil & Crop Summer Meeting - the Wellington County Association is sponsoring a meeting at Clovermead Farms (Bruce Whale), 7600 Wellington Rd. 8, RR #2, Alma. This on farm meeting will begin at 7pm. No pre-registration is required.

July 4 - National Farmers Union Waterloo-Wellington Local, monthly board meeting at 7:15pm at the Husky Farm Equipment, Alma. (They meet every first Wednesday of the month).

July 4 & 5 - SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Day, Univ. of Guelph, Ridgetown, 8:15am. Check the website: http://www.diagnosticdays.ca/.

July 12 - FarmSmart Expo, University of Guelph, Elora Research Station, Elora. Watch for details at: http://www.uoguelph. ca/farmsmart/.

July 13 - FarmSmart Expo Youth Day at the University of Guelph, Elora Research Station at 8:45am. Check the website: www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/.

July 23-27 - 4-H Conference Career Sen$e; Application Deadline: June 11, Guelph. See website for details: http://www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/conferences/default.aspx.

Census shows Ontario’s changing role in agriculture Outreach project supports

by Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture While many Ontario farmers were taking advantage of prime planting season last month, Statistics Canada released the first round of data from the 2011 Census of Agriculture.

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tor and its place at the national level.

The census revealed that Ontario’s total farmed area continues to drop. Farmers here now comprise less than 8% of the total farmed area in Canada.

But even with such a small fraction of the country’s land in production, Ontario has nearly 25% of the forecasted total farm market receipts for crop and livestock sales for 2012, at nearly $11.4 billion.

That speaks to the highly productive nature of Ontario farmers, their diversification and innovation. We continue to manage more production with fewer resources, and that is a something to be proud of.

But the reduction in overall farmed land is troubling.

Ontario’s total farmed area decreased 4.8% between 2006 and 2011 to 12.7 million acres.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been working to address that loss at the national level, through the

development of the National Food Strategy.

The strategy is a vision for the future of food in Canada, and it was developed by partners in the agriculture and agri-food sector through counterparts at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

Among the priorities identified in the strategy, is the importance of conserving and improving soil, water and arable land for future generations.

Farmland taken out of production - for development, aggregates extraction or other reasons - will not be returned to agriculture. That is a significant loss to the province and the country.

Ontario agriculture is changing in other ways too. For the first time, the most recent census reveals how long-term changes to Ontario’s livestock sectors fundamentally affect the agricultural landscape.

With declining numbers of pigs and beef cattle, the area dedicated to growing crops tra-

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But Ontario farmers’ productivity and the move toward other sources of farm income have also inspired a trend the OFA hopes will continue: fewer Ontario farmers have off-farm jobs.

Fewer than 48% of farm operators reported having an off-farm job or business, compared to nearly 50% in 2005.

The OFA is optimistic that the trend will continue, returning farming to its rightful status as a viable “profession” in Ontario.

The OFA continues to work on lobbying municipal, provincial and federal governments for regulations and farm policies that make sense.

In the changing face of Canadian agriculture and Ontario’s role within it, OFA’s mission remains constant: to enable prosperous and sustainable farms now, and for future generations.

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GUELPH - Rural Ontario’s school grounds and municipal sports fields will finally have their time in the spotlight, thanks to a University of Guelph-based project.

Starting in 2009, the province government banned the use of cosmetic pesticides, which has meant some big changes in the way groundskeepers can manage school and municipal sports fields, and public outreach so far has focused on the impact of that ban on residential lawns and urban sports fields.

The turfgrass outreach project (TOP) focuses on support to rural turfgrass managers across southern Ontario, providing them with workshops, training programs and an online knowledge centre to help schools and organizations maintain safe and high quality sports fields

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“While urban areas have often had municipal bans in place for a while, in many cases rural communities have had to adapt very quickly to managing turf without cosmetic pesticides, and the education and outreach to deal with that just isn’t in place in rural communities like it has been in urban centres,” said TOP project manager Dr. Eric Lyons.

In response, TOP pulls expertise from the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, the University’s Ontario Agricultural College and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to create accessible educational opportunities for rural turfgrass managers.

Other partners and supporters include the Sports Turf Association and Dr. Helen Hambly Odame from the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development The project also aims to foster stronger networks of rural turfgrass managers from different departments, organizations and areas.

“Whether you are a facilities supervisor, janitor, volunteer, or anyone else who has an interested in keeping rural sports fields in good playing condition without pesticides we would like to hear from you,” said TOP Project Coordinator Angela Saunders.

“The more we understand about who the turfgrass manager is and what their needs are, the better we can create programs that provide training for sustainable rural sports fields management.”

For more information about TOP contact Saunders, at turfgrassoutreach@uoguelph.ca or (519) 824 4120 extension 52251.

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U of G and developing-country scientists awarded $2.3 million to cut fruit losses using nanotechnology GUELPH - Scientists from the University of Guelph, led

by Jayasankar Subramanian, have teamed up with researchers from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in India, and the Industrial Technology Institute in Sri Lanka, to develop an innovative packaging system that uses state-of-the-art nanotechnology to reduce post-harvest losses in mangoes, a vital fruit crop in South Asia.

The $2.3 million project, announced June 20

by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), in cooperation with the University of Guelph, will improve the livelihoods of nearly one-third of India’s and Sri Lanka’s population, most of whom are small-scale farmers.

The project is one of six new projects funded by IDRC and CIDA under the Canadian

International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF).

A five-year, $62 million dollar initiative, the fund brings Canadian and developingcountry researchers together to produce lasting solutions to hunger and food insecurity in the developing world.

“We welcome the opportunity to work with leading scientists and institutes in Asia to raise the income of poor farmers and make food more nutritious and secure,” said Subramanian.

“Invented in part at the University of Guelph, this new packaging system should reduce post-harvest losses in fruits in India and Sri Lanka, where optimal storage conditions are not readily available,” he added.

Mangoes are the second largest fruit crop in India and the third in Sri Lanka. Farmers lose between 35 and 40% of their crops every year - an $800

million annual loss - because of poor storage.

To reduce these losses the experts will combine their patented technologies to develop special fruit cartons, dividers, and wraps lined with nanoparticles extracted from coconut husks and banana plants.

By using the agricultural waste products from coconuts and bananas, new income opportunities will also be created for small-scale entrepreneurs, particularly women.

“The project responds to IDRC’s long standing commitment to development through the practical application of science,” says IDRC President, David Malone. “The technologies being developed will be applied to other economically important horticultural crops, including fruits, flowers, and vegetables around the world, including in Canada.”

“Canada is a world leader in the fight against hun-

ger, and our partnership with IDRC plays a strong part in our efforts. Food and nutrition security remains a key priority of our government’s development assistance,” said Minister of International Cooperation Bev Oda. “Our contribution to CIFSRF demonstrates Canadian leadership in assisting developing countries fight hunger through innovative practices and supports private sector growth in agriculture.”

The funding announcement brings to 19 the number of projects supported under CIFSRF which includes researchers from 11 Canadian universities and 26 developing-country organizations. It also represents the third and final round of funding announcements in the first phase of CIFSRF, a key component of the Government of Canada’s Food Security Strategy, announced by the Prime Minister at the 2009 G-8 meeting in L’Aquila, Italy.

Ontario applicants sought for young leader program GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, are seeking applicants for the 2013 Young Leader program.

The program is recognized for its long standing tradition of identifying and cultivating the producer-leaders who are shaping the Canada-U.S. soybean industry. Next year marks the 29th year of the program.

“The Young Leader program is an exceptional leadership training program,” said ASA president Steve Wellman.

“The knowledge gained from this program can be put to use immediately, not only in business, but personally as well.

Soybean producers who are looking to take on future leadership roles at the provincial and/or national level should pursue this training as the first step on their journey.”

of Ontario (GFO), and Pioneer will work together to identify the top producers to represent their province/state as part of this program.

One couple or individual from Canada will be chosen to participate.

For questions or to obtain a hard copy application, contact Valerie Gilvesy, member relations coordinator for GFO at 226-979-5581 or vgilvesy@ gfo.ca.

The 2013 class of Young Leaders and their spouses will participate in a leadership experience from Nov. 27 to 30, at Pioneer headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, and Feb. 26 to March 2, 2013 in Kissimmee, Florida.

Applications will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2012, and are available online at www.gfo. ca/youngleadersprogram.

ASA, its 26 state affiliates, including the Grain Farmers

Rural Ontario Institute elected new chairman at AGM was a former chairman of The Centre for Rural Leadership.

“I am thrilled to be the incoming chair of the Rural Ontario Institute. It’s been a passion of mine for a long time,” said Hannam.

Also elected to one-year terms on the executive committee are: Janet Horner, Shelburne, as vice-chairman; Stig Puschel, Sudbury, as sec-

“ROI will continue to deliver programs that develop strong leaders who are a critical voice around opportunities and key issues facing rural Ontario,” Hannam said. “We have a solid track record and I am looking forward to working with the ROI team to ensure we have a positive impact on the agriculture sector and rural communities across Ontario.”

retary; Bill Bearss, Brampton, as treasurer; and Jim Whaley, Wasaga Beach, as past-chairman.

ROI welcomed new directors: Paul Karges, Susan Leuty, and recognized retiring members, Julie Cayley and Scott Merrifield. Returning members are: Craig Desjardins, Christine Dukelow, Rob Gordon, Cathy Redden, and Chris White.

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GUELPH - Rob Hannam was elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), following the organization’s annual general meeting on June 19.

Hannam is the founder and president of Synthesis AgriFood Network. He has been an active ROI board member since its inception in 2010 and

Trans Pacific partnership trade has benefits for Ontario’s grain farmers GUELPH – The recent announcement that Canada has officially received an invitation to join the Trans Pacific partnership trade negotiations is good news for Ontario’s grain farmers.

Official talks about the details and terms of that trade agreement will not take place until the fall.

Until that time, the federal government and commodity groups will consider all options and results surrounding the partnership that will encourage business opportunities for Canadian farmers.

“The announcement that Canada is moving forward with Trans Pacific trade talks is very positive,” said Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) chairman Henry Van Ankum.

“Our organization encourages the Canadian government’s continued efforts to develop new markets and reduce trade barriers for Ontario’s grain farmers” Van

Ankum added.

The GFO supports the Canadian governments’ participation in the trade negotiations because of the large volume of soybean exports to the region.

In 2010, exports to counties already in the partnership made up 43 per cent of the total exports of Canadian soybeans.

If Japan is also given a seat at the negotiations it will provide the best opportunity for market growth for Ontario’s grain farmers.

Japan is an integral part of expanding our international markets, as it is estimated that Canada holds a 38% share of Japans food grade market for soybeans.

“If both countries enter the Trans Pacific partnership, Canada’s relationship with Japan for exports will potentially strengthen and in turn benefit Ontario farmers,” said Van Ankum.

West Luther 4-H Calf Club learn show judging ROCKWOOD - The West Luther Calf Club held its third 4-H meeting at Hills Hereford and Angus Farm in Rockwood on June 6.

The meeting discussed judging in competitions.

Leaders explained what judges look for when competitors and their animals are in the show ring.

Heather Hargrave and Ivor Thurston gave the members a lesson on how to judge beef breeding heifers.

They explained how to properly give the judges reasons, by saying something positive about every animal.

Afterwards, each member had the opportunity to judge four heifers.

Then members judged corn and internet advertisements.

The members had to give reasons on one of those three classes.

The meeting closed with a thank you to the Hills for their hospitality and the 4-H motto.

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CW Celtics Basketball hosts camp

Top runner - Norwell DSS athlete Nicole Hessels participated in the OFSAA track and field championships in Brockville recently. She finished first at districts, second at CWOSSA and third at OFSAA west regionals (10:53.55) to earn a place in the 3,000m OFSAA final. Hessels finished the race with a personal best of 10:33.21, good enough for ninth overall. submitted photo

FERGUS - The Centre Wellington Celtics are inviting kids to get their game on during a week-long basketball sports camp.

Program director Koven Padayachee will teach participants the skills and techniques to master the game.

Padayachee, now a physical education teacher, played for the University of Guelph and competed internationally in Australia, where he was selected to the green and gold all-Australian Team. He has been a member of the Guelph Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phoenix basketball team.

The camp runs July 16 to 20 at Centre Wellington District High School, from 9am to 3pm. Cost is $160.

For information visit www. cwceltics.ca or email wcudmore@uoguelph.ca.

Henry scores six at Grand River Raceway ELORA - In May, Trevor Henry secured his spot at the top of Grand River Racewayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driver colony when he scored five winners from seven drives.

Then on June 11 he was back at it, securing six winners on the 12-race card. A natural hat trick starting in race three kicked off Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixpack. He steered War Boots to his 37th career win for trainer Joe Pereira and John Mehlenbacher.

In the next dash, The Ladies Man won his second race of the season with Henry at the helm for trainer Jim Ritchie who co-owns with Paul Ritchie and Murray Cox. The win pushed the pacerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earnings over $250,000.

Sharelife was a four-length

gate-to-wire winner for Henry in race five. It was the pacerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second consecutive win for Wayne Preszcator who coowns with John Kodric and Garry Law. Gregg McNair trainee Sixty Degree Club was Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next victory when he clocked in at 1:57.1 for his second of the year for owner Paula Parker.

Prime Time Poppa was the first of back-to-back wins with a four-length romp in 1:58.1 for Joyce Taylor and trainer Paul Taylor.

Henry capped off his spree in the feature race, the $11,000 Preferred number 2, with Acceptable Risk.

Bettors let the 2011 Pacer Of The Year (at Grand River) float to 6-1. Despite a bump

up in class after last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win, the Intrepid Seelster son hung on to win by a nose over fast-closing Stolen Car (Aaron Byron) in 1:55.3. Button Up was third.

Acceptable Risk is owned by David Morrissey, Dan McCann and William Woodburn. The nine-year-old pacer is a winner of 52 races and $741,000.

Henry, 41, is a career winner of 4,261 races, with purse earnings in excess of $27 million. The Arthur resident has amassed 196 wins this season, is currently the second leading driver in Canada (for wins), and leads the driver standings at Grand River Raceway with 32 wins in 14 race days of the 2012 season.

Rugby camp invites kids to give it a try FERGUS - Children aged six to 16 have a chance to learn the fundamentals of rugby over three weeks of summer camp this August.

The camp will operate under the guidance of Colette McAuley, head coach of the University of Guelphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugby team, as well as members of the Gryphon rugby team, along with experienced players from Highland Rugby.

Children aged six to 11 will learn the fundamental move-

ment skills of agility, balance coordination, speed, running, kicking, and throwing, in a well-structured and positive environment.

The 12 to 16 group will learn to train to enhance and develop their overall sports skills.

The leaders will integrate physical, mental and emotional training components in a structured format.

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Victoria Park Fieldhouse in Fergus. Camps run from Aug. 7 to 10, Aug. 13 to 17 and Aug. 20 to 24 from 9am to 4pm.

Registration for the camps ends July 27.

The cost of a week of camp is $150, and includes a T-shirt, a weekly swim, and a staff to camper ratio of 1:9 or better, depending on final registration. For more information, or to register, email giveitatry@ highlandrugby.com or call 519993-2540.

Semi-finalists - The Puslinch Predators Jones and Bisson Dentistry under 18 girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team played four games, earning a spot in the semi-finals in their division at the recent eighth annual Ancaster Heritage Days soccer tournament. The team includes, front row from left: Rebecca Silveira and Samantha Van Item. Middle: Claire Tomlinson, Rachel Girardi, Megan Adema, April Barnes, Ashley Woodburn, Abigale Tremblay and Christina Borgs. Back: Kendra Pitts, Camila Rosenberg, Briana Samson,Cortney Van Allen, Madison Slade, Morgan Berthiaume and Madison Mulder, with coaches Janet Lindsa and Kevin Pitts. submitted photo

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FROM PAGE TWO The Mount Carmel Cemetery Memorial Service will be held, 2:30pm on the grounds. If inclement weather prevails, the Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Belwood.

Mon. july 16

Guelph Enabling Garden Knit Knites 2012 at the Guelph Enabling Garden 6:30pm, weather permitting. This is a unique way to spend an evening in a beautiful setting along the river. Come with your own knitting project, folding chair and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Please bring a mug if you would like to enjoy tea. The Guelph Enabling Garden (located in Riverside Park by the Speed River) is fully accessible and welcomes folks of all ages and abilities. www.guelphenablinggarden.blogspot.com. *** Until July 20 - Annual Vacation Bible School for ages 5-11.

9-11:45am. Crossroads Community Church by the water tower in Harriston. For information, call 519-338-5581.

Tues. july 17

Cancer Support Group. Upper Grand 753 Tower St. S. Near the Hardware store. Wheelchair accessible. 1st Wednesday of the month lunch out. Contact Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519-8433947 Ext. 100.

Fri. july 20

A weekend VBS. Everton Community Church is holding Vacation Bible School. Friday and Saturday 9–3pm, Sunday 10-1:30pm (bring a bag lunch). Children 4 - 11 yrs welcome. Call Beryl, 519856-9603, for details and to register. *** A Memorial Service will be held at Huxley Cemetery, North of Hillsburgh, 2:30pm. Please accept this as your invitation, please bring a lawn chair and notify any relative that may like to attend. *** Until July 22 - Ontario Chapter 20 International Harvester Club and Country Heritage Park 2012 Red Power Show. Featuring anything that International Harvester manufactured. This show will include I.H. trucks, scouts, cub cadets, tractors, dozers, equipment, toys, and memorabilia. Country Heritage Park, Milton. Call Al Smith 519-767-0875 or Ken Tosh 519-837-1625 for more info. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $12. No take outs.

Sat. july 21

Fireworks Weekend Breakfast at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen St. East, 8-11am. Hot breakfast. $8/adults, $5/kids (5-12 years). Accessible entrance off parking lot. All welcome.

For info. call 519-323-1910. *** Car Wash at Ken Weeks Dealership Hwy 6 North in Fergus. 9am.

Donations to the 2013 Nicaragua Mission Team is appreciated. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Country dance, Alma Community Hall. $10. Dance to Tri County Classic Country.

Sun. july 22

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Grasslands (Bluegrass), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Country Jamboree, 1-5 pm, at Amos Dromore Presbyterian Church Shed, 224081 Southgate Rd 22. Jammers, bring your instrument and have fun. Contact for more info. 519-924-0599

Fri. july 27

Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. Alma Community Hall. $12. Kids $4.

Sat. July 28

Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Saturday Night Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Marion’s

Band. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611 for more information.

Sun. july 29

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Rhyme ‘N’ Reason (Bluegrass), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira.

Please send your event info to:

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Tues. July 31

C.W. Probus Club 10am. Aboyne Hall - Wellington Museum.

Speaker: Sheli O’Connor, Wellington Seniors at Risk Coordinator.

Topic: Elder Abuse. All retired seniors welcome; membership available.

Sun. Aug 5

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Ephraim Frey & Old Tyme Country 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** McKee Cemetery Memorial Service. 2pm. Speaker Gary Faris.

In case of rain, service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Belwood.

Mon. Aug 6

Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth will be hosting their annual Garden party and Buffet supper. 4-7pm. Adults: $12, Children 5-12: $5 and under 5 will eat for free. Draws, bingo, games of chance. Everyone welcome.

Wed. Aug 8

Euchre. Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. Start at 8pm. Light lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 338-2843.

Thurs. Aug 9

Arthur Agriculture Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs Hall.

Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome.

Sun. Aug 12

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with the Burie Family (Bluegrass/ gospel from Wisconsin), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira.

Mon. Aug 13

Guelph Enabling Garden Knit Knites 2012 at the Guelph Enabling Garden 6:30pm, weather permitting. This is a unique way to spend an evening in a beautiful setting along the river. Come with your own knitting project, folding chair and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Please bring a mug if you would like to enjoy tea. The Guelph Enabling Garden (located in Riverside Park by the Speed River) is fully accessible and welcomes folks of all ages and abilities. www.guelphenablinggarden.blogspot.com.

Tues. Aug 14

Guelph Twp. Horticultural Youth group meet at Pavilion behind Marden Library. 7pm. Bring a recycled container and flowers to make a design called “Rainbow “ in. This is an entry for OHA convention at Niagara, Aug. 17. Contact leader: 519-836-9535.

Sun. Aug 19

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with the Paul Weber Family Band 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Ellis Chapel Sunday afternoon services with the theme of Social Awareness. Guest speaker - Kaylie Tiessen, Mennonite Centre Committee. 2:30pm, followed by refreshments in the garden. The chapel is located at 6705 Ellis Road in Puslinch Township and can be reached from Wellington Rd. 34, 32 or Townline Road.

Tues. Aug 21

Cancer Support Group. Upper Grand 753 Tower St. S. Near the Hardware store. Wheelchair accessible. 1st Wednesday of the month lunch out. Contact Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519-8433947 Ext. 100.

Wed. Aug 22

Guelph TWP. Horticultural Society’s Summer Flower and Vegetable Show. Afternoon tea 2-4pm. The public is invited to help us celebrate 90 years. Free will offering. Marden Community Centre and Library building. Viewing at 7pm with awards at 8pm.

! e r e h s ' r Summe The staff and management of the Wellington Advertiser wish you a fun and safe summer.

Watch the coming weeks for more events in your community ... Holstein Rodeo, Elora Festival, The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival, Drayton Fair, The Wellington County Plowing Match, Industry Day, Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and more!

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Horoscopes - For the second fifth of June -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You can have all the inspiration in the world, Aries, but without solid financial backing, your enterprise will not find its wings. Spend your energy finding investors.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You are torn between two choices, Taurus. Family matters are on one side and work responsibilities are on the other. It may take a few days to work out a decision.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s difficult to contain all of your energy, Gemini, so instead you can choose to share some with others. Try tackling some other people’s projects until your energy wanes.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Some people may view you as being selfish this week, Cancer, but you view your actions as putting yourself first for a change. Either way, it’s a decidedly “you-centered” few days.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 While some people are revved up with energy, Leo, you will seem to be stuck in neutral this week. Don’t fret too much about it unless you have deadlines you need to meet.

getting back into a groove.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Turning a hobby into something that makes money is an admirable goal, but it will take a little work, Scorpio. Don’t give up too easily as it could take a few months to solidify.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be adept at finding an easy way around a difficult thing, but sometimes taking the harder road offers good life lessons along the way.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 When money issues arise, the only way to remedy them is to stop spending.

This could involve taking a hard look at your lifestyle and what you may not be able to afford.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Everyone expects you to dole out the advice, Aquarius, but this week you will be looking for your own. It could be because you have been tackling so many projects lately.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 There are few things that escape your attention, Pisces. However, this week you will be blindsided by certain news.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, these next few days you will want to do activities that put yourself first. Whether it’s a date or simply alone time, enjoy it and stop neglecting your needs.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Vacations tend to bring the relaxed side out in a person, and it can be hard assimilating back into your regular routine. You, however, have no problem

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TOP 40 UNDER 40 Rob Johnson, Green Legacy Tree Nursery Manager, was recently named one of the Guelph Mercury’s Top 40 Under 40 recipients.

Rob was recognized for his outstanding leadership and environmental work under the County’s Green Legacy Tree Planting Programme.

Congratulations!

ART IN THE YARD Elora Centre for the Arts - 75 Melville St. Elora ON An entire weekend of Art and Live-Entertainment for All Ages!

Saturday, July 7 10:00 am - 8:00 Sunday, July 8 10:00 am - 5:00 pm With over 50 artists exhibiting original work -there is sure to be something for everyone.

Come for the Art -- Stay for the Day! Live Music with Indigo Riff and headliners from the Elora Acoustic Cafe.

There is a large Children’s Creative Area for artists of all ages to discover their inner Bansky or Van Gogh!

For more information, visit: www.eloracentreforthearts.ca

CANADA DAY CLOSURES All Wellington County library branches and the Museum and Archives will be closed on Sunday, July 1.

Administration offices and the Museum and Archives will remain closed on Monday, July 2.

Visit www.wellington.ca for limited library branch hours on Monday, July 2.

CELEBRATE CANADA DAY IN WELLINGTON COUNTY! Join proud Canadians across Wellington County as they celebrate Canada Day!

farmalicious Farmalicious is a dining promotion that features taste•real members serving local food that is grown, produced, and processed in Wellington County.

Starting in July, and running through October 12, customers can enjoy a speciality menu or dish made from locally sourced food at participating restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bistros.

Take a tour of our diverse and delicious culinary region by enjoying a new menu every week!

For more information about participating locations, visit www.tastereal.ca

Arthur Optimist Canada Day Celebration - Arthur Fairgrounds

WHAT’S IN SEASON? BUY LOCAL. BUY FRESH.

Canada Day Walking Tour - Bissell Park, Elora

An important part of buying local is making an effort to purchase fresh produce when it’s in season.

Canada Day Eh! Garden Party - WildThings Plant Farm, Minto Dominion Day Elora - MacDonald Square and Bissell Park, Elora Fergus Fireworks - Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus Harriston Celebration - Crossroads Community Church, Harriston Mapleton Celebration - Drayton Fairgrounds Orton Celebration - Orton Community Park Puslinch Breakfast and Fireworks - Puslinch Community Centre For more information visit:

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. For more information, contact: Jennifer Cowan, Accessibility Clerk, at: 519.837.2600 x 2373* or Jenniferc@wellington.ca

Visit your local farmers’ market in July and pick up some of these great tasting items grown in Wellington County: • plums • cherries • peaches • apricots • strawberries • raspberries • blueberries • baby bok choy • bok choy • field tomatoes • sweet corn • field cucumbers • peas

• snow peas • green/yellow beans • cabbage • cauliflower • broccoli • radishes • onions • green onions • celery • lettuce • radicchio • rapini

• spinach • field peppers • potatoes • zucchini • kale • swiss chard • basil • garlic • mushrooms • turnips • beets • carrots

Food production in Ontario is a multi-billion dollar industry that drives the economy, supports local jobs and puts local food on the dinner table. For every one person you see working at the market, another two are busy at work back on the farm.

Wellington County is the hub of agriculture in Ontario.

For a complete list of farmers’ markets, restaurants, distributors and farms that produce and serve local food, visit: www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca

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