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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 16, 2010

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS The Guelph Enabling Garden, located in Riverside Park, Guelph presents the third season of Tea and Tales with the Guelph Guild of Story Tellers continuing each Friday until Aug. 27 from 10:30 - 11:30am. 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 519-265-5770.

JULY 16 Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) Shop Local program draw was held at Fusion Discount in Fergus. Making the draw is store owner Jo-Ann Harland and FERA representative Kirk McElwain. The winning ballot is from Betty Knapton of Fergus who won a $50 gift certificate to Whisper`s Restaurant in Elora. The FERA draw for July 12-14 was drawn from Eramosa Physio in Elora. A ballot will be drawn July 19-21 at Country Forge in Fergus. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers!

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. *** Alma Optimist Beef Barbecue. 5-7pm. At the Alma Community Hall. Come and enjoy. Tickets: adults $12, children $4 at the door.

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Guelph Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show. "Following the Sun" Old Quebec Street Mall. 9am -3pm. GHS members will showcase 40 classes of horticulture and five classes of creative floral designs. www.guelphhort.org. *** George Kourounis the star of TV’s the Angry Planet will be coming to Belwood to teach kids how to be a Storm Chaser! Joining George will be the good people from Urban Primitive Tattoos (create and paint your own personal symbol), Jungle Cat World, Beacon to the Ancestors, and Irvine Creek Organics. For kids age 7 to 14. All activities are focused on building self esteem. For more information contact Barb at fergus.ed@hotmail.com *** Mid Summer Craft Sale and 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. *** Clifford & District Horticultural Society will celebrate “50 Years of Blossoming with Pride� with a Roast Beef Dinner at Clifford Community Hall. Dinner tickets are $15 by calling 519-327-8930 or 519-327-8133. Guest speaker is Denis Flanagan. Everyone is welcome.

JULY 18 The Mount Carmel Cemetery Memorial Service will be held, at 2:30pm on the grounds. If inclement weather prevails, the Memorial Service will be held at St. John's United Church, Belwood. *** Ellis Chapel 2010 Summer program. Celebrate the heritage of Puslinch Township and join us for our Sunday afternoon services at 2:30pm. Rev. Jeffery Smith, Knox Presbyterian Church, Crieff.

Special Music by The Knox Choir. Call 519-824-4697 for more information. *** Summer Concerts in the Park. 7pm. Riverside Park. “Waterloo Concert Band�. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass. *** Mount Carmel Annual Cemetery Service at 2:30pm. In case of rain St. John's United Church, Belwood.

JULY 19 Women Cancer Support group. 3rd Tuesday of every Month.

10am-12pm. No Fee. St. Joseph Church Community Hall. 460 St George, St, W. Fergus. Lunch out 1st Wednesday of every Month.

Call Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Financial Discussion Group: “Understanding Your Investments� at 10am. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 20 C.N.R.A. Palmerston, 2pm. Lawn Bowling. To register please call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 or tollfree at 1-866-446-4546.

JULY 21 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Mobility and Daily Living Aids for Seniors 9am-12noon. No charge. Drop-in. July BBQ Lunch 12noon. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "The Life of Trees" $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113. *** The Mary Lynn Foresst Memorial Golf Tournament at Pike Lake Golf Centre. Proceeds to the purchase of a new defibrillator for the Palmerston Hospital. Call 519-338-3010 ext 239.

Sunday August 8, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

JULY 22 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Learn to Play Ukulele 9:30am (6 wks), Learn to Play Guitar 1:30pm (6 wks). Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

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Clifford United Church, Congregate Dining, 11:30am “Taking the Mystery Out of Label Reading�. To register please call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 or toll-free at 1866-446-4546. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $12.

Entertainment by Deb Bayshaw. *** Arthur Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ 5-7pm at St. Andrew's

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Presbyterian Church, Fredrick St. Arthur. $12 for 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert t. Proceeds to March 2011 Nicaragua Mission Trip. Advance tickets only by July 19. Call 519-848-5852 or 519-848-3516 for tickets.

JULY 24 Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by “Country Versatiles�. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582. *** Garage Sale, St. John's United Church, Belwood, 8am – 12noon.

Some of everything, including antiques, come browse and support the Building Fund. *** Fish Fry Dinner at Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood.

Sittings at 5pm and 7pm. Tickets, Adults $14, Children (under 12 yrs.) $7. Admission by ticket only. (No Take Out) Please call Mary, 519-856-2844 or Italo, 519-856-2192. Presented by the Rockwood KofC & CWL. *** Courtney Gascho Memorial Walk and Talk at Wallace Cumming Park, Cty. Rd. 17, Alma. Registration 8:30am, Fundraiser BBQ 11:30. Pledge sheets at Husky Farm Equipment, Lloyd Scott Enterprises and Geddes Garage. Proceeds going to Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, helps families with kids with cancer.

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JULY 25 Showcase concert with Gerald Davison and the Country Versatiles at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Summer Concerts in the Park. 7pm. Riverside Park. “Guelph Concert Band�. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass to enjoy some wonderful music in park this summer. *** Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn is hosting The Black family in concert, 7pm.

JULY 26 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Breakfast Financial Session: Investment Insight: A Blueprint With A Purpose 9:30am. No charge. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 28 Until August 21- Country Legends A Salute to Country Music Pioneers. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 519-747-7788 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "Incredible Insects: Not so Scary After All" $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext.

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JULY 31 Community Barbeque at The Grand River Raceway in Elora at 5pm. Local producers coming together to cook for the public, entertainment, children’s activities. Cost $2 per person, children free. All gate proceeds donated to the Food Bank.

AUG 1 McKee Cemetery Memorial Service 2pm. Speaker Rev. Katherine Gregory. Please bring lawn chairs, In case of rain the service will be held in St. John’s United Church, Belwood. *** Showcase concert to be announced at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** The third annual Standardbred Showcase for registered standardbred horses is scheduled for during the Industry Day week-end at Grand River Raceway, Elora. Showtime 9am. For information contact Kelly at 905-335-8115.

AUG 2 Sacred heart Church Kenilworth annual Garden Party and Buffet Supper on 4-7pm. Adults-$12, Children 5-12- $5 and children under 5-free. Bingo, draws and games of chance. Everyone welcome.

AUG 4 The Guelph Enabling Garden is hosting "Knit Knites" in the Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph. 6:30pm. Comforting hot tea will be served. For more information call 519-265-5770. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "Camouflage: Now you See Me, Now you Don't" $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext.

52113. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Learn To Play Pool at 2pm or Learn To Play Chess at 2pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register!

AUG 7 1st Annual Rick Couling Memorial Golf Tournament. Wildwinds Golf Club $100 per person includes golf, cart & steak dinner, proceeds go to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Call Rick or Amy 519-787-5289. Hurry and sign up as an individual or as a team as the deadline for sign up is Sat. July 17th.

AUG 8 Showcase concert with Country Ways at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. ***

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 16, 2010 PAGE THREE

“Most importantly, the COPS committee is not a snitch committee.

It’s mandate is to work at prevention and thereby reducing crime in the community.

It is an opportunity for the community to mobilize and deal with issues that frustrate or impact them.”

Building public awareness is key for newly formed Arthur COPS committee

by Mike Robinson

- Wellington OPP Inspector Scott Smith

by Mike Robinson KENILWORTH - “Better through prevention.”

The motto of Arthur’s newly formed Community Oriented Policing service (COPs) committee sums up its goals and objectives nicely.

While Lynda White is the chairman of Wellington County Police Services Board, at the local level she wears a much different, but similar hat as chairman of the Arthur COPs committee.

Last month, White spoke to Wellington North council about the new committee. With her were vice-chairman Alex Beatty and Constable Kirk MacDonald, of the Wellington County OPP. White said, “The Arthur community is proud to take an active role with our local police to assist in serving our community in providing excellence in all aspects of community living. We aim to provide education in making our seniors aware of fraud, property owners on protecting their homes and vehicles, and, most importantly, education and work with our youth to divert them away from the pressures that are prevalent in our society.”

The group’s mission is for residents and businesses of the community, to be able to work with the county OPP and the township to take an active role in promoting public safety.

And it all began with a phone call.

White explained, “Late last year, I received a telephone call from Alex Beatty, who expressed concern about some crime activity in Arthur.”

While he was pleased with the response from local OPP officers after a break-in at his property, Beatty wanted to see the community to become more involved in what goes around it.

White explained, “As you know, policing does start within the community itself.”

Beatty called her because she is chairman of the county Police Services Board, and he knew that. She suggested to him “that maybe we look into setting up a community polic-

ing committee.”

Beatty expressed interest in taking part and White worked with OPP Inspector Scott Smith to set up the first meeting.

White said Smith believes that starting a COPs in Arthur would be a great idea. It was also something Beatty was equally willing to be part of.

He now serves as vice chairman of the Arthur COPS committee.

The first meeting was held at the Arthur Fire Hall in January, and there were quite a few people interested, White said. At that time, Smith also assigned the group a liaison officer, - MacDonald. Since then, the group has met about four times, she said.

White said because of her experience on the Police Services Board, members said to begin with, she could chair the committee. “Once we get going, someone else may be interested in doing it,” she said.

“It’s something that’s really important to me ... the safety of the people in the village.”

Moving along in the process, one of the first challenges was finding a location to meeting.

“Constable MacDonald has been instrumental in helping this committee work on setting up goals and providing us with the much needed information to make this successful.”

She estimated the committee now numbers about 15 people.

COPs is a non-profit community organization comprised of Arthur residents.

MacDonald provides advice and conveys the group’s concerns to the detachment commander. Those currently include youth crime, drug awareness, property crime, and general public safety.

Thus far, she said, there have been discussions on how to best serve the community, policing excellence, and general awareness of community activity. One goal is setting up a Neighbourhood Watch, and helping to provide for the (social) needs of youth.

Those involved in the com-

LYNDA WHITE - CHAIRMAN OF THE ARTHUR COPS COMMITTEE

mittee represent a wide selection of community interests.

White said two are a husband and wife team that is very interested in what is going on.

Membership also includes business people, a volunteer firemen, and residents just interested in their community.

One thing the group is looking for, is more representation by young people.

When the fall comes, MacDonald will go to the high schools to let them know this could be part of their required community service hours.

Committee members want to be involved in drug prevention, the skateboard park. and making sure youth have something to keep them busy.

On June 8, local COPs members invited representatives from the Mapleton COPs committee to speak about the successes there.

That group was started, in part, to reduce speeding through Alma and Drayton.

Speeding has been reduced, although vandalism has not seemed to have a consistent improvement.

What the Mapleton COPs group has accomplished is raising awareness in the community.

She has yet to meet with members of the other committees, but said she understood that Centre Wellington is considering setting up one. “They had a great one in place at one time, but it disbanded. I think they’re talking about putting one together again.”

White added that Puslinch Township has a very active COPs committee.

She said Smith has talked about once a year getting all the groups together and bringing in guest speakers to talk about different ways of doing things.

“I think we all that we all have basically the same issues,” White said.

There are groups in Puslinch, Mapleton, and Arthur, and committees in Centre Wellington and the Town of Minto are in the process of being set up.

While each community has its own specific issues, it still all has to do with public safety, she said.

White said the Kenilworth OPP training centre has an open house showing the intense training that officers go through, and the committee members will try to attend the next one.

Drug concerns “We hope to set up a presentation on How to Recognize Drug Use for Parents. Constable MacDonald is willing to present this in the fall,” White said. “The link to other criminal activity is prevalent with the drug trade.”

Drug awareness is very important, White said. “One of the things we are going to be doing in the fall is setting up a meeting for parents and their children to come as well, so they can tell if their children are involved in drugs and what to do, if they find out.

“It’s a big problem - everywhere. We seem to see it a lot in the schools and even in the younger grades.”

White is uncertain if that is because there are now officers in the high schools, “and they're starting to see a lot of it in the elementary schools.”

She said many people are more aware of the issue as a result of the DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education being run by the OPP and the police services board for grade 6 students.

“It’s definitely made the kids aware of drugs, and how to say No’ ... which is really, really important,” White said.

She said the officers in the high schools are just amazing.

“They are there for the kids, the parents, for the teachers if they are needed ... not only for drugs, but also bullying and internet bullying, which is a big problem these days.

“Our motto, Better Through Prevention, is what our committee came up with.

We want the people in town to become aware of what’s going on around them.

Youth activity White said committee members would like to pursue a skateboard park in Arthur with the help of council and various local service clubs. She said any such effort would move ahead only if local youth are on board, various organizations assist; and that there is some help from council.

“We spent a lot of time talking about the idea of a skateboard park in Arthur. If the kids have a place to go with their skateboards, it would be very useful for a lot of kids in town.”

White said the Arthur Fall Fair would be a good time to make the community aware of the committee and the work it hopes to accomplish. She noted that theft from unlocked vehicles is prevalent everywhere in Wellington County.

“We are going to do a ‘Lock it or Lose it’ campaign in Arthur village.”

Awareness Awareness is the word and the action that the Arthur COPS committee would like everyone to use, White said.

Awareness includes residents familiar with their surroundings and what is happening around them, she said.

White cited two very recent incidents in which local people have made a difference.

One involved counterfeit money, where a person in town believed some bills did not look right, and, as a result, contacted police. That call, resulted in the capture of a counterfeiting ring.

Another recent incident was group tampering with a bank ATM machine. Some of the young people who go to the The Door (youth activity centre) saw something that just didn’t look right.

They contacted the police officer in town and through that, police discovered the machines had been tampered with.

“Again, this was because of the awareness of these young kids. I don’t know how much

further this will go, but these kids deserve a commendation, because they saved residents thousands of dollars, by making the police aware.”

Knowing of the upcoming interview, White contacted OPP Inspector Scott Smith for a few additional comments.

Inspector Smith wrote of the project and citizens working with police, “A community includes every person or organization that is affected by any real or anticipated threat to peace, safety, security and well-being.”

He explained community policing is the process by which police and other community members partner to improve community wellbeing, safety and security through joint problem identification, analysis, response and evaluation.

“A COPS committee is just that ... a partnership ... engaging community members to increase their own safety, security and well-being.”

He said the committee is not for areas of police responsibility such as enforcement, high impact patrol or intelligence gathering, but rather for developing community-led problem-solving initiatives.

Smith believes that as a committee, it is possible to educate the public on the security of their valuables because it is well known that if residents can increase the effort it takes to commit a crime, they can reduce the number of crimes.

“Most importantly, the COPs committee is not a snitch committee,” he said.

“Its mandate is to work at prevention, and thereby reducing crime in the community. It is an opportunity for the community to mobilize and deal with issues that frustrate or impact them.”

For more information contact: chairman Lynda White 519-848-3145, vice-chairman Alex Beatty 519-848-2368, Palmerston OPP detachment 519-343-5770, OPP Constable Kirk MacDonald 519-3233130, or secretary Al Rawlins 519-848-2284.

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Seniors can enjoy summertime safely and keep cool as well Many people look forward to the warm weather, particularly senior citizens. Spending time outdoors can be healthy and refreshing, but seniors exposed to too much sun and heat could be at risk medically.

Each year exposure to high temperatures and humidity leads to hundreds of deaths across the country. Seniors comprise a large percentage of heat-related illnesses and deaths. Seniors have a harder time adjusting to extreme temperatures than younger adults, which puts them at risk. Also, certain pre-existing medical conditions and medications could make older individuals more susceptible to heat-related

illness.

One of the factors contributing to seniors' risk of health implications from hot weather is their loss of the sensation of thirst as they grow older.

Without the desire to drink regularly, individuals could become dehydrated very easily.

This, factored in with changes in body temperature regulation, can result in confusion, falls and other preventable adverse effects.

Safety is of utmost concern during the warm weather. Do not take any situation lightly because it could impact one's health. Here are some precautions to follow. * Move slowly: Rushing

around in hot weather can cause body temperature to rise more quickly and make you even hotter. Slow down when it is warm and do plenty of relaxing. * Know the ambient temperature indoors: The heat inside can quickly rise. Keep curtains and blinds drawn to reduce the amount of heat from the sun. Check the thermostat to find out the temperature. If you have an air conditioner or fan, turn it on to cool down the house if the temperature is creeping above 85 F. Otherwise, seek a cooler location until your home cools down.

* Drink plenty of fluids: Beverages such as water, fruit juices,

teas and the like can keep you hydrated and in top form.

Avoid alcoholic beverages, s o f t drinks and cafp u s ep re cre eratu p m e et en th feinated g wh n i n o i products. ndit o c r i ea * Skip hot, heavy meals: on th Turn summer.

Opt for cooler fare, such as cold e h t in decaffeinated sandwiches, fruit and salads, to

keep your body temperature cooler. * Plan outdoor activities during cooler hours: If you must spend time outdoors, do so early in the morning or in the evening when the temperatures are bound to be lower and less taxing. * Indulge in a little "cooling off": Take a dip in a neighborhood pool or treat yourself to an ice cream sundae. Do what you need to stay cool. * Don't ignore signs of health problems: If you feel dizzy, have shortness of breath, have stopped sweating, or confusion, it could be heat exhaustion. Call for medical help immediately.

Group of four is crossing Canada for awareness, cure of prostate cancer

by David Meyer FERGUS - The journey from Victoria in British Columbia to St. John’s Newfoundland included a stop at the Wellington Advertiser on July 6.

Sam Wade and three friends are cycling Canada in order to raise awareness for prostate cancer, and also to raise funds.

Wade, from Richmond, B.C., and his friends left Victoria on May 22 and he said in an interview that to date, they have raised $11,000 for the cause, with the ultimate goal being $25,000.

They hope to be done the second week of August.

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Wade’s inspiration for the ride is his grandfather, who is currently recovering from prostate cancer.

The university student is a regular participant in such things as the Terry Fox Run, and is involved as well with Big Brothers.

He founded SACK (Simple Acts of Charitable Kindness) whereby members participate in a community endeavour once a month.

Wade was alone when he visited Fergus. His friends were in Burlington, visiting family and friends, and Wade was planning a trip to Guelph to visit a friend recovering from prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. It usually grows slowly and can often be cured or managed successfully.

Anyone who wants to make a donation can do so at the group’s website, www.pedalersforprostate.ca.

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Then separate them when you return home and package them securely for freezing. Mark the date on items so that you use them promptly. * Don't underestimate the advantages of breakfast for dinner. Eggs whipped up into omelettes filled with fresh vegetables, a small stack of pancakes, or even a hearty bowl of oatmeal can be welcoming when you don't want much fuss.

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 16, 2010 PAGE FIVE

Senior

Lifestyles

Letter from Africa Fergus resident recounts her experience at Grandmother’s conference in Africa tries.

After six days in unseasonably cold and rainy South Africa, we travelled to sunny Swaziland. There were 480 African Grandmothers (all associated with SLF projects) from 13 sub-Saharan countries gathered at a lodge outside of Manzini. I had the opportunity to meet many of them on a personal level. I ate with them, heard their stories, experienced their sorrow and listened to their concerns and immediate needs.

These women are old. They have buried their children and are caring for their grandchildren or their siblings’ children, or other children in their community with little or no money.

I danced with them, sang with

These women are old.

They have buried their children and are caring for their grandchildren or their siblings’ children, or other children in their community with little or no money. them, hugged them, laughed with them and cried with them.

They are intelligent, joyful, extraordinarily creative, courageous, resilient, imaginative, amazing women who embody the triumph of human spirit.

They have had more sorrow in their lives than most of us can imagine. They have great faith. They don’t want pity.

They accept their situation and don’t want lots, they just want enough. I shared pictures of my children with them and so many asked if my children were still alive. We have the love of our children-grandchildren as our common link.

These Grandmothers need our support. They are the backbone of the continent.

We had a day of workshops at the conference all associated with the Grandmothers’ response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. I attended the workshops Coping with AIDS and Disinheritance of Property.

Probably the most moving moment for me (and I still can’t watch the video without getting choked up) was the March in Swaziland. The solidarity of the March and the purpose of the March was monumental and magnificent. Carrying

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positive impact on them. It was so powerful for me to see the impact that the SLF has on Cotlands.

I’m sure you are aware by now of my complete admiration for the SLF and its staff.

Ten staff members, including Ilana Landsberg-Lewis as executive director and Barbara Coloroso, as board member, travelled with us. We learned a little more with respect to how the Foundation works in Africa. Once a grassroots organization has been approved, money from the SLF goes directly to that organization within 5-7 days.

What is different about the SLF’s approach is that it does not stipulate how the money should be spent. It is left to the organization in the community to determine how best to spend the money and is driven by the needs of the community.

In that sense it is used in the most meaningful way. I was struck with how much the integrity of the project is intact because of this unique approach. Ninety per cent of money raised by the foundation goes directly to these projects.

The SLF funds over 250 projects in 15 sub-Saharan coun-

Africa.

I have also returned more committed to this campaign, and believe that we have a global responsibility to the women and children in Africa.

I now know there is a deeper and more concrete meaning to solidarity. I have a huge obligation. I have witnessed the pain and the sorrow of the Grandmothers and the children and I need to “amplify their voices.” Thirty-four million people are living with HIV worldwide and 2/3 (22.4 million) live in sub-Saharan Africa. They need access to drugs. In Canada, anyone who is HIV positive or suffering from AIDS would immediately get all the drugs he/she needs why should it not be the case in Africa? We must put AIDS back on the radar.

Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for all your support (financial and emotional) before and since returning.

A condition of my selection to attend this conference with the SLF was my commitment to speak about my experience to groups, schools, individuals, churches. If you know of any groups wanting a speaker, please drop them my name.

Love Laurie, To learn more about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, please visit: www.grandmotherscampaign.org.

placards we marched for 45 minutes to the Trade Centre, singing, dancing, holding hands, crying out all kinds of African slogans, demanding action.

The conference ended with a closing plenary with 3,000 African Grandmothers (many bussed in from all over Swaziland). We listened as Ilana Landsberg-Lewis read the Manzini statement sending out a call for action and a demand to end violence against women and a demand for women’s rights.

Mother’s Day for me was spent in a van travelling seven hours from Swaziland back to South Africa. Although I missed my family and Mother's Day with my own mom, what better way to spend Mother’s Day than with a group of dedicated and beautiful mothers.

We had an intense debriefing day back at the lodge in Johannesburg and the last night was quite sad, with lots of hugs from new found friends and renewed commitments that we will go home and be the voices of these women and continue to raise money and awareness, especially in light of the approaching G20 and G8 Summits.

Since returning I have attended a meeting with our local MP to demand that Canada simplify legislation to allow drug companies to send generic drugs to Sub-Saharan

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them, listened to their stories, saw pictures of their children (most of whom are dead) and grandchildren.

They showed us their income-generating projects with pride. They are able to get together, enjoy time away from the burden of care giving, have something hot to eat, borrow from a toy library, and make dolls, bowls, jewellery, clothes and much more to sell. We had lunch with them and the Canadian Grandmothers became quite emotional at times.

The African Grandmothers told us not to cry and said that they were happy. They just did not want us to forget about them and they wanted us to continue to raise money for this project that so clearly made a

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we endured in Johannesburg.

We were not allowed out after dark, even with a driver. We could not be out alone in the day. We had to be escorted everywhere. Everything was gated and wired. We had to travel in packs to the ATM machine and stand with our backs to the person withdrawing money.

Then we had to get back in the van, drive the few feet down the road to the store we wanted to go in. While driving, we could not stop at red lights, you just slow down and roll on through - stopping is an opportunity to be robbed.

The first few days were spent in orientation sessions, debriefings, and workshops to get ready for the project visits and the Conference in Swaziland. We went in to Soweto and had a first hand look at the extreme poverty of the people in that particular village. Our “rest days” were spent visiting museums, animal reserves and African craft markets. The Apartheid Museum and the Mandela exhibit were fabulous.

The project I visited, along with seven other Canadian Grandmothers, was Cotlands.

It is one of the largest projects funded by the SLF. It offers a variety of residential and community-based programs to vulnerable children, including paediatric hospices, places of safety, home-based care projects, nutrition, and early childhood development centres. It makes a positive impact on the lives of more than 3,700 children and caregivers either directly (through home based care and residential care) or indirectly (via outreach, training, capacity building and counselling).

We visited the residential facility and the hospice. The hospice cares for up to 20 HIV positive children. Visiting the hospice section of the facility was very emotional for all of us. Gathering my thoughts that evening I was encouraged by the fact that there is such a facility to care for these vulnerable children.

However, it is just so sad to comprehend that these children are sick and have no immediate or extended family to care for them. Later in the day, we visited the outreach community centre where we were greeted in song by 12 African Grandmothers. We sat down with

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Black Rooney was featured in the Wellington Advertiser’s Inside Wellington shortly before her departure.

Below is the letter sent out to friends shortly after she arrived back home in Fergus.

Hello Friends, What follows is a rather long email. Grab a coffee or a glass of wine, sit back and humour me.

I am still absorbing and processing everything. Many have asked how my trip was and it has been difficult to respond in a few words.

First and foremost, my days in Africa were many things— powerful, inspiring, emotional, profound, intense, and phenomenal.

My experience included preparation days in Johannesburg, visiting projects funded by the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF), attending the historically significant African Grandmother conference in Swaziland and a Solidarity March with over 1,000 African women and children. The purpose of this trip with the Foundation was to view the projects to witness first hand how the money we raise is distributed, to learn from the expertise of the African Grandmothers in the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and to gather together to share ideas.

Meeting for the first time, 42 Canadian Grandmothers from across Canada arrived in Johannesburg. I was incredibly honoured to be a part of this amazing group of women.

They are intelligent, passionate, committed, energetic, undeniably compassionate, funny and imaginative.

I was the second youngest woman and one of four “GrandOthers” (not grandmothers). My roommate for the entire trip, from the plane rides there and home to accommodations in three different lodges, was Elizabeth. She is the same age as my mom and I am the same age as her daughter. I had the honour of helping her in many ways while on the trip and that was really good for me … We are life pals now.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Review:

Can you spell L-A-U-G-H-T-E-R? Don’t miss this spelling bee

by David Meyer WATERLOO - It is difficult imagining attending a spelling bee for entertainment, but it is easy to recommend The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for anyone from teenager to octogenarian.

The only warning about this musical comedy at the St. Jacobs Playhouse is to beware sore ribs because the show is killer funny.

It would take Americans, who love contests, to turn spelling into a spectator sport.

The problem is, while most sports attract heroes or near heroes, spelling bees attract, well, somewhat different types.

In this particular show, there are what might be considered stereotypical spelling bee contestants, from the aggres-

sive overachiever, the ultrapressured kid, a total flake, an outcast, last year’s winner, and an out-of-place runner-up.

Rachel Sheinkin did the book and sneaks in all kinds of sports motifs, too. When the contestants are introduced, the emcees (two more hilarious characters) toss out biographical tidbits about them just as they do when a batter comes to the plate in the World Series.

Trouble is, no ball player was every introduced with lines like, “started a gay straight alliance at her elementary school,” or "Miss (“Smith”) is a child prodigy who is currently writing an opera in braille."

Robin Calvert plays, wait for it, Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere to hilarious effect.

If her name sounds like a jaw

cracker, it is. She, of course, talks with a lisp.

Kimmy Choi plays Marcy Park, the overachiever, and she demonstrates that in a spectacular number, I Speak Six Languages. She not only excels in sports, she dances, and plays a number of instruments during that song - and is totally bored with always winning.

There really is no weak cast member, and every one of the players has a special moment or six. Patrick Cook, as Chip Tolentino, heavily into puberty, has an hilarious turn, proving accidents can happen - even to winners.

Tess Benger has one of the most poignant moments as shy girl Olive Ostrovsky, as well as a chance to knock the audience flat with her incredible voice,

and she does just that.

Jeff Moulton, as the flaky Leaf Conneybear, and Nick Settimi, as William Barfe´e (the accent is needed - and seldom used), each have comedic turns that keep the audience howling.

James Kall is the director, and he also plays a distraught vice-principal who reads the words to be spelled and uses them in sentence - to hilarious effect. He and Leis Horner, as Rona Lisa Peretti, a former spelling champ, play perfectly off each other.

One of the biggest oddball stars of the show is Lee Siegel, as ex-convict Mitch Mahoney, who is performing his community service by escorting the losers off the stage. He is not only intimidating, and totally

funny, too, but also he has an incredible voice.

There are other stars of the show. Four audience members volunteer to spell with the players. We swear one of them at the show we saw was an old baseball opponent. He got a few right. The authors have a perfect (funny) way to get them gone by the end of act one.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was a surprise hit on Broadway, and will likely surprise many who get talked into attending. The premise is not that great, and nobody we saw that night left the show humming the music.

But the acting is superb and the timing that is vital to a show like this was there in spades. There was seldom a slip, which is particularly chal-

lenging with four unknown amateurs on stage for the first act, and while some people might have entered the theatre a little dubious - everyone leave smiling.

Lighting, sound, and costumes are all up to Drayton Entertainment’s usual high standards. It was particularly good when one of the spellers has a religious moment: “Jesus, Will you care if I lose?”

(Ethereal voice) “No. But I won't care if you win either. I don't care about things like this.”

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee runs through July 24. For tickets, call 519-638-5555, or 1-888449-4463, or visit www.draytonfestival theatre.com.

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FERGUS - Some are coming because they like to camp, too, but up to 200 people will be coming to the sportsplex mainly because they love to square dance.

The Elora Grand Squares will be acting as hosts for the event. Member Joan Klapwyk said the club’s membership comes from all over Centre Wellington, but mainly Fergus and Elora.

She said the even will attract people from all over Southwestern Ontario for the Ontario Camporee, and it is “a fun event.”

Some experts have stated that square dancing will add ten years to an average life because it is excellent exercise and stress free.

Square dance moves also raise heart rates like aerobic exercises should, but not so severely as to cause injury.

Klapwyk said many of the campers will roll up to the

sportsplex in their big rigs, but the square dancing itself will be held in the sportsplex.

The Elora Squares are part of the National Square dance Campers Association, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. There are 175 chapters across Canada and the United States.

The Ontario clubs are the organizers of the Camporee.

The weekend will consist of camping, socializing, and square dancing. On Sunday, there will be a nondenominational church service.

One of the highlights of the weekend is the lengthy evening dances, three hour events where everyone gets to show off their styles in square and round dancing.

There is also a grand march, where dancers don their traditional costumes in their club or chapter colours and parade into the hall with flags and banners.

There will also be work-

Square dancing is a fun and healthy way of keeping fit. shops during the day that will teach new moves or give help with steps and form.

Klapwyk said anyone interested in square dancing or just learning about it is welcome to drop by the sportsplex Friday or Saturday night. There is no admission fee. The Camporee has been held at the sportsplex since 2007.

In September, Elora Grand Squares will offer a six week introduction to modern square dancing.

The course will run on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 10pm from Sept. 13 to Oct. 25.

For information, call 519843-7080, or email webers@sympatico.ca for a registration form.

TVO presents inside look at causes of one of the world's greatest financial disasters of all time?

TORONTO - As the twoyear anniversary of the fall of Lehman Brothers approaches and stories of the global financial crisis that followed continue to play out in the news, TVO presents an inside look at what happened in the North American premiere of the three-part series The Love of Money: The definitive guide to the global economic meltdown.

Throughout the three

episodes airing on Mondays July 12, 19 and 26 at 10 pm, viewers are invited to go to tvo.org/loveofmoney where Terence Corcoran, editor of the Financial Post will further explore the program in a live interactive online chat.

The Love of Money places the September 2008 crash in its social context, analyzing how it was reported by the media and how it changed the lives of

so many.

It features exclusive interviews with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, American economist Alan Greenspan as well as the CEOs of leading financial institutions and finance ministers around the world.

In episode one, The Bank that Bust the World, national leaders, finance ministers and

CEOs describe their tense negotiations in New York and London as Lehman Brothers headed towards bankruptcy.

Episode two, The Age of Confidence, examines the boom years leading up to the bust.

And the final episode, Back from the Brink, tells the story of how close the world came to total economic collapse.

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ENTERTAINMENT Rock and roll will open Fergus Truck Show on Friday night

by David Meyer FERGUS - The grounds of the sportsplex here will be shaking on Friday night with a number of hard edge rock and roll bands taking the stage.

The show will feature Helix, David Wilcox, Honeymoon Suite, and Barney Bental.

Helix originated in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, but its lead singer, Brian Vollmer, has a very close connection and fondness for Fergus, because his singing teacher lived here.

Vollmer said the late Edward Johnson was “like a second father,” and he also credited Johnson with not only saving his voice, but bringing him back from financial ruin after a

divorce.

He wrote of Johnson, “Ed was the youngest member of the New York Metropolitan Opera, sang with Beverly Sills, helped start up the Hamilton Opera Company, and was one of the few Canadians to sing at all three major U.S. opera houses including Carnagie Hall. As well, he taught me, Gil Moore of Triumph, Ray Llyell, Beverly DiAngelo [wife of Al Pacino], Daniel Lanois [producer of Pink Floyd and U.2] and many more. Ed died several years ago and now I carry on teaching where he left off.”

Vollmer said early in his career he developed nodes and polyps on his vocal cords, and

he feared he might never sing again, and might even lose his voice. Johnson talked him out of having surgery, and, following Johnson’s suggestions, he recovered within year.

Vollmer said he is looking forward to the Fergus show for several reasons, one of which is he will see a lot of old friends, because, over years of touring, he knows members of Honeymoon Suite and shared a state with Barney Bentall in Calgary. Helix has shared the stage with most of the royalty of rock music.

The band has never stopped touring and making albums, but it has gone through drastic changes in membership since

New arts council to be launched in October FERGUS - Janette Gajic has announced the launch of Fergus Arts Council, a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting the local artisan community – including visual and literary arts, music and live theatre.

The cornerstone of launch is the opening of the Fergus Artisan Marketplace on Oct. 1.

“This unique artisan marketplace is being made possible through the generous support of George Mochrie and Cherry Hill Entertainment” said Janette Gajic, art director for Fergus Arts.

Cherry Hill will be reconfiguring its existing 10 retail space to allow the construction of 14 booths during Phase 1 of the Fergus Artisan Marketplace, as well as the administrative office for Fergus Arts.

According to Mochrie, “We believe the best way to showcase our very talented local artisans – including youth artisans – is to give them a venue where they will be seen and heard.”

Approximately 30,000 people pass through the doors of

Cherry Hill every month, and space will ensure artisans benefit from that. All the movies and products at Cherry Hill will remain – with certain wholesale operations and administrative functions relocated to another building.

Gajic said, “Fergus Arts will administer booth rentals at the Fergus Artisan Marketplace, with flexible and attractive weekly or monthly rental rates being made available to Fergus Arts members.”

Cherry Hill will offer a central sales check out for all vendors and is open late 364 days a year. Mochrie said, “Obviously we would like nothing better than if our artisans become commercially successful.”

He said a number of booths will be made available to entrepreneurs. “An incredible opportunity for new entrepreneurs awaits,” he said, adding, “On site mentoring and financial support will be made available. The best way to create new quality jobs in our community is to encourage and give support to the develop-

ment of new local entrepreneurs – and nurture their success.”

Gajic said certain short term rental space will be made available at greatly reduced rates to promote various artisan groups and events, youth artisans and public exhibits. Better utilization of the Fergus Grand Theatre to showcase local talent is also high on the agenda of Fergus Arts – as well as working with the community and artisans to encourage visual artwork in outdoor public spaces, musical talent, and theatre in unique outdoor venues.

Mochrie and Gajic are committed to making Fergus Arts and the Fergus Artisan Marketplace a success. They said they will need the support of the community at large.

Fergus Arts will be offering memberships and launch a community fundraising and sponsorship campaign later in the year. Memberships can be obtained through Janette Gajic at 519-787-1688 or email janette@fergusarts.ca. .

its inception in 1974. Current members include Brent "The Doctor" Doerner on guitar and vocals, Greg "Fritz" Hinz, drums, Daryl Gray, bass and keyboards, and Kaleb "Duckman" Duck, guitar.

Vollmer said fans expect to hear the hits, but he expects to weave some cuts from his newest album, Vagabond Bones.

Its first single, Make 'em Dance, went to Number 31 on the Active Rock Charts, which Vollmer noted is “kinda unheard of for a "classic" rock act.

He also recently had a small part in the movie Countdown to Liquor Day, which was the top grossing Canadian movie of

2009.

Plus, he said with a laugh, he also has a new single release for country music radio, again unheard of for a metal band. It is The Best Mistake I Never Made, which he wrote with Sean Kelly, who plays guitar for Nelly Furtado.

“The song is about a girl I almost married from California.”

Helix has also had a connection to the popular Trailer Park Boys TV show, in which Bubbles and Ricky discuss the merits of Helix compared to Rush. Helix was mentioned in several other episodes after that as well, as it was revealed they are one of Ricky's favourite

Teens 13 to 15 wanted for TV show and obstacle course

by David Meyer ORANGEVILLE - Matt Hornburg is returning to home territory and is offering teens in the area a chance to attack the largest obstacle course in Canada.

Hornburg, who grew up in Fergus and went to Centre Wellington District Secondary School, runs marblemedia with his buddy Mark Bishop. They have created an award winning production company and now they are bringing the show here.

Hornburg said in an interview recently that they have come up with Splatalot, “inspired by Camelot, and that time period.”

It is a huge outdoor, physical game show for teens aged 13 to 15, and the company is casting this month, with plans to shoot near Orangeville in August and September.

They are building a medieval fortress with a

sludge-filled moat and crashes, side-splitting splashes, and splat-tacular spills.

Contestants will be seen all over the world when the show airs in 2011. It will be broadcast on YTV in Canada, the BBC in Great Britain, and ABC, the Australian Broadcasting Company.

Hornburg and Bishop started as a two-man company in 2001 after meeting at Ryerson, and now it has 30 employees.

He said the company has been doing a lot of children’s shows, and now it is moving into prime time.

Hornburg said he and Bishop knew televisions stations were considering shows with action for children and teens and, “Those types of shows work well. That’s how we came up with the contest.

cated to bringing world-class music to audiences in Elora. Its 31st season not only features its own resident choir, the Elora Festival Singers, but also includes performances by some of the best musicians from around the globe.

It started July 9 and offers

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The company is looking for daring kids of all shapes, sizes and skills to compete in this extreme obstacle course challenge series.

He said anyone who is a thrill seeker is someone the company is interested in having on the show.

The company will shoot 26 shows this year, and launch them next spring. He said they plan to start work in the third week of August, and anyone interested in being a contestant should email splatalotcasting@marblemedia.com for more information.

Contestants will be selected this month so applications should be sent soon.

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Fast rising star Donnelly at gambrel barn Saturday ELORA - Chris Donnelly is one of the stars that will dazzle audiences at the Elora Festival this summer.

And as a special this year, Centre Wellington residents only can purchase tickets to see him for only $5.

Hot off a successful debut album in 2008, Donnelly has never been better at impressing audiences. His album, Solo, earned him rave reviews from the jazz and general music communities.

The album also earned him a Juno nomination for traditional jazz album of the year as well as nominations for best recording of the year and best keyboardist of the year from the 2009 National Jazz awards.

Donnelly is riding the wave of critical and popular acclaim.

He holds a Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Toronto, and he is currently a professor there. His latest project is composing new music based on the works of graphic artist M.C Escher. Titled Metamorphosis it will follow-up his debut album and is due for release later this year.

The Elora Festival is a summer music festival dedi-

concerts to see, and sell marijuana at.

Vollmer currently teaches the classical vocal technique, Bel canto, in London.

He said that Italian techniqe was taught to him by Johnson, and all the best singers in the world use it, from opera stars to Barbra Streisand, Andy Williams, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra as well as many modern day singers.

Some things in the rock world never do change, though.

Helix is on tour two days before the gig in Fergus, at 7pm on Friday night. The band will land in Toronto from New Brunswick around 6pm for a start an hour later.

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SEEDS of Summer SALE • Birdfood & Feeders • Binoculars & Optics • Hardware • Nature Gifts • Garden Accessories

Ontario Mutuals support 4-H with $36,300 contribution to program GUELPH - 4-H continues to move forward thanks to key partners that lead by example and invest into the health of communities.

Ontario Mutuals™, on behalf of its 45 farm mutual companies, has provided a $36,300 contribution to 4-H in Ontario during 2010.

Now in its sixth year of coordinated support to 4-H in

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Ontario, funds are directed at the local, regional and provincial levels. Continuing a longstanding trend of community level support, $12,500 is directed to local 4-H association needs.

At the regional level, $13,800 will be geared toward training workshops, coordinated through the respective 4H Ontario regional specialists

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4-H Ontario is pleased to once again announce Ontario Mutuals™ as the exclusive sponsor of the provincial Go For The Gold competition, a Reach for the Top style competition that is knowledge-based and team focused. From the $10,000 investment, $7,000 enables the provincial competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, along with the administration of the program which includes distribution and

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Harriston District Horticultural Society held the June meeting in the Complex, with a flower show.

President Mary Reidt opened the meeting with O’Canada.

John and Patti Mock form the Home Hardware presented “the Outstanding Organization award to the society. The Bevelled Edge Blade & Blacksmith trophy was designed last year by Michael Shannon, to be engraved for the recipient.

Glenn Hall, President of the Minto Chamber of Commerce presented the society with the John Wilkinson Plaque.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 from 7AM – 2 PM at the DRAYTON FAIRGROUNDS WE ARE LOOKING FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF VENDORS WITH: locally grown produce, fruits, vegetables, artisans, crafters, baked goods, meats and cheeses, etc.

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maintenance of the buzzers. As well, $500 goes to each of six regional competitions.

Over and above the support through Ontario Mutuals, the 45 mutuals are known for their direct 4-H Club and association level contributions of cash and in-kind support. The commitment of working together to benefit 4-H members, volunteers, and the communities in which they live, is helping to ensure the long-term sustainability of the 4-H program.

PLEASE CONTACT KYM DRINKWATER AT THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON at 519-638-3313 ext 21 to register your booth or for further details and questions.

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JULY 23, 24 & 25 DRAYTON FAIRGROUNDS SPECIAL GUESTS: Cockshutt Tractors & Equipment LARGE DISPLAY: John Deere Tractors & Equip 35yrs & older DRAWS FOR: Our specialty quilt, John Deere (JD) Pedal Tractor, JD Tool Box & Weather Centre, JD 4020 Toy Show Tractor

FRIDAY 35 Years & Older (5pm) All colour antique stock tractor pull Ladies Fashion Show (7:30pm)

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The garden festival was a great success again this year.

The vendors were please with the new location. Some profits will go to the Christmas Food Hampers.

Kamma Thompson displayed several perennials and explained were and how to grow them, with a number of people purchasing one for their garden.

After the meeting was adjourned, a delicious lunch was enjoyed.

The next event will be the flower and vegetable show on August 19,2010.

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Recipe of the Week GRATED BEET SALAD WITH CITRUS HERB DRESSING Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 0 Ingredients:

Preparation:

• 1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh orange juice • 3 tbsp (50 ml) olive oil • 1 tsp (5 ml) each of grated orange zest and fresh lemon juice • Liquid Ontario Honey and Ontario Dijon mustard • Salt and pepper to taste • 3 peeled and finely grated raw Ontario Beets • 1 tbsp (15 ml) mixed chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon, chervil and chives

Whisk together 1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp (50 ml) olive oil, 1 tsp (5 ml) each grated orange zest, fresh lemon juice, liquid Ontario Honey and Dijon mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Stir into 3 peeled and finely grated raw Ontario Beets to coat evenly. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) mixed chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon, chervil and chives.

Serve on a butter lettuce leaf.

Serves 4

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by John C. Benham, Program Rep. You must have a Premises Identification Number (PIN) if you have livestock and wish to apply for Cost Share on Wednesday, Sept.15, for the year 2011.

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You must have this number with you when you fill in your application on Wednesday, Sept.15, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the OMAFRA meeting room, Elora.

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For those who need to complete your Third Edition EFP to qualify for the Cost Share Program, we are planning an EFP Workshop on Tuesday, July 27 to be completed Tuesday, Aug. 3 in the OMAFRA meeting room in Elora from 10am. to 3pm. No charges; lunch provided.

The next GYFP Workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the OMAFRA meeting room, Elora beginning at 9:30am.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3 and Wednesday, Nov. 10, there will be another two-day GYFP Workshop, held at the St. Johns Parish Centre in Arthur.

For more information on either programs or to sign up for the upcoming workshops, please contact John Benham at 519-846-3394.

REGISTRATION FOR 2010 INTERNATIONAL GOAT SYMPOSIUM OFFICIALLY OPEN Ontario Goat (OG) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 International Goat Symposium (IGS) is officially open. The agenda boasts an impressive speaker program with experts from both the North American and International goat industry.

The IGS 2010 is set to take place on August 10 - 12 at the Rotary Complex in Stratford, Ontario. With the theme of Goat’s: Farming’s New Frontier, the symposium encompasses the potential opportunities for the Ontario goat industry.

New this year, Ontario Goat has taken the lead in the organization and management of the IGS. In addition to farm tours and speakers, there will be a Caribbean themed Ontario Goat Dinner Buffet on

Wednesday evening, featuring the entertainment of comedian Dan Needles.

The Ontario goat industry will also have the opportunity to support 4-H Goat Clubs through a silent auction fundraiser aimed at raising funds for new 4-H Goat Club materials and resources.

Also new this year, will be an exciting spouse’s tour during the day on Wednesday.

A wide range of speakers have been confirmed to help inspire and educate the meat, milk, and fibre sectors. IGS 2010 is pleased to welcome Mr. Tony Dutra, President of Woolwich Dairy- Canada’s largest processor of goat cheese- as one of our keynote speakers.

Mr. Dutra will be sharing his insights about the goat milk industry, the global trends for goat milk and the opportunities that exist for our Ontario industry.

Other keynote speakers include Dr. Mary Smith, an Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University; Dr. Lionel Dawson, faculty member with Oklahoma State University; and Terry Hutchens an Extension Specialist with the University of Kentucky.

Jeannette van de Ven rounds out our keynote speakers.

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It is an exciting time to be involved in the Ontario goat industry and the IGS is a good opportunity to take advantage of this emerging industry. For more details on the full program, and for information on how to register, please visit www.goatsymposium.com or call Ontario Goat at 1-866-3116422.

COMING EVENTS Aug. 6 - 8 Drayton Agricultural Fair, Drayton Fairgrounds. For more information, call: 519343-3971.

Aug. 13 Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Location: Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club, Guelph. Join Junior Farmers and their supporters as they take to the greens for a day of 18 holes of best ball with a 12:30pm tee-off. Forms or more information available at: www.jfao.on.ca/golf or contact golf@jfao.on.ca.

Aug. 16 and 19 Waterloo Environmental Farm Plan Workshop at the Linwood Community Centre at 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Bring your own lunch or buy it from the Linwood Corner Store.

To pre-register, please call Franklin Kains at 519-7424591.

Aug. 19 Wellington County Plowing Match, hosted by Township of Erin. Location: #5808 Eighth Line, Hillsburgh; enter at the soccer and ball diamonds. The plow field is at the very back of this property. For more information, call Ruth Darrington, 519-846-9210.

Aug. 25 OSMA District 5 BBQ Social & AGM, at Thatcher Farms, 5727 5th Line, Eramosa from 6:30 to 9:30pm.

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Fergus Truck Show celebrates 25 years in 2010 The Fergus Truck Show is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year at the sportsplex in Fergus.

Its website notes that the camping is already sold out.

Organizers believe over 75,000 people are expected to attend the show that runs July 23 to 25.

This year, the show will feature truck and tractor pulls for the weekend. All the pulls are included in the regular gate admission.

Project Track Champion is located behind the arena.

That unique vehicle allows those with special needs as well as those without an opportunity to grasp a true sense and feeling of what it is like to be inside a real race car.

Chaplain Len Reimer, from Transport For Christ will lead a non-denominational Sunday morning service with many ministerials from the Centre Wellington area in the show’s family area The show will open with some classic rock on Friday night starting at 7pm, featuring with Helix, David Wilcox, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, and Honeymoon Suite.

The Fergus Family Fun Zone will be jammed with activities.

It will feature music, truck pulls, a demolition derby, and the traditional Saturday night barbecue.

There will be lots of energetic country and western music performances on the Saturday night. Long time Fergus Truck Show performer Terry Sumsion is back again this year after regaining hie health, and Amanda Wilkinson, Aaron Pritchett, Larry Berrio and many more will be on hand to entertain Saturday.

Since 1986, the Fergus Truck Show has given well over $600,000 to its community.

It has also been a major fundraising event for as many as 25 volunteer groups who assist in a variety of vital roles during this busy weekend and share in the profits based on the number of volunteer hours they work. For some of them, it is their largest fundraising even of the year.

Last year over 7,000 volunteer hours were put into making the Truck Show a reality.

Visit www.fergustruckshow.com for more information and advanced gate passes.

Ticket prices are listed in order for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and for the entire weekend. They are: - adults from ages 19 to 59, $22, $22, $17, and $40; - students, 14 to 19, $15, $15, $15, and $40; - seniors, 60-plus, $15, $15, $15, and $40.

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County of Wellington “Connecting Citizens with County News” COUNTY COUNCIL VOTES TO KEEP O.P.P. MOUNTED UNIT On June 24, County Council decided to keep the County of Wellington’s O.P.P. Mounted Unit intact. The County of Wellington O.P.P. Mounted Unit has been in operation for the past 12 years, and is the only O.P.P. Mounted Unit left in Ontario.

The unit consists of two Percheron Cross geldings, Bosco and Jasper, who conduct full-time patrols during the summer, and participate in special events and parades throughout the year.

If you would like the O.P.P. Mounted Unit to appear at an event, please contact Constable Kate Carberry, Fergus Operation Centre, 519.843.4240.

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TENANTS AND LANDLORDS RENTAL INFORMATION THREE MAIN RULES FOR RENT INCREASES: 12 MONTHS APART: After tenants move in, the landlord must wait at least 12 months before raising rent. Any increases must be at least 12 months apart.

90 DAY’S WRITTEN NOTICE: The landlord must give the tenant a written notice of at least 90 days before rent is increased. To do this, the landlord can use a notice form from the Landlord and Tenant Board, or must include all the information included on the Board form.

GUIDELINE AMOUNT: The Province sets the guideline for rent increases. The landlord has the right to raise rent by this amount. The guideline for 2011 is 0.7% (lower than 2.1% in 2010).

EXCEPTION: Rules about rent increases do not apply if you live in rent-geared-to-income housing.

TENANT AND LANDLORD INFORMATION Contact the Landlord and Tenant Board: 1.866.455.5255 (Hamilton) Community Legal Education Ontario www.cleo.on.ca

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REGION 4 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Region 4 RTO is being established as a not-for-profit corporation pursuant to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism’s new funding strategy for tourism marketing and development.

The Transitional Steering Committee seeks nominations for an industry led board to represent tourism industry sectors and stakeholders from Huron, Perth & Wellington Counties and Waterloo Region.

For complete details about Region 4 RTO, its board structure and the nomination/application process visit: www.rto4transition.ca.

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Friday: Helix - David Wilcox - Barney Bentall & The Legendar y Hearts - Honeymoon Suite

Wellington County residents only.

No charge to participate.

Saturday: Jess Farrell - Amanda Wilkinson Aaron Pritchett - Larr y Berrio

For more information on all County recycling programmes, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS) at: 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

Sunday: Fly Tribute to Tim McGraw & Dixie Chicks - Shania Twin

Simple Pleasures for the Summer at the Museum & Archives

July 21 - “Fairy Tales” Stories of fairies in the world have charmed children and adults alike for centuries. Stories and crafts celebrating these little creatures! Prize for the best set of wings! Admission by donation.

July 28 “Afternoon Tea in the Victorian Garden” Our mid-summer tea will feature Tarot Card readings by Shelly Carter! Preregister for sittings at 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm.

Cost is $2.00 for children and $4.00 for adults,Tarot readings extra.

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August 4 “Hansel & Gretel” Performance and theatre workshop by Grinder Productions.

Performance at 1:30 pm. Admission by donation.

Friday & Saturday: Great Lakes Truck and Tractor Pull Sunday: Ontario Demolition Derby www.fergustruckshow.com

Weekly Themed Events, Wednesdays 1– 4 pm.

Admission by donation unless otherwise noted, members are admitted free except for special fees.

Some events have special times and require pre-registration. To register, call 519 846-0916, ext 221.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

August 25 “Afternoon tea and 1950's Fashion Show” Walk down memory lane with fashions, music and a distinct 50's vibe.

Pre-register, one sitting only at 1:00 pm, Fashion show starts at 1:30 pm. Cost is $2.00 for children and $4.00 for adults.

August 11 “Navy Daze” Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy!

Outdoor games and naval activities. Navy attire welcome! Admission by donation.

August 18 “Bread Making 101” Learn the art and science of making bread, the “staff of life”! Admission by donation.

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