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Public Service announcements

Art winner - Karen Watson, LEFT, of Fergus recently claimed her prize from the Elora Fergus Studio Tour 2011 draw. She is shown here with Elora artist, Grayce Perry, whose work she selected with her prize money. submitted photo

Arboretum offers one-day workshop on hawks, Sept. 7 GUELPH - The Arboretum, at the University of Guelph is hosting a hawk workshop to help participants develop skills in identifying migrating hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles and osprey.

This one-day workshop will be held Sept. 7 from 9am to 4pm.

The Arboretum’s naturalist, Chris Earley will lead the

workshop, taking participants through a series of hands-on activities to learn about plumage, body shape, foraging techniques, flight patterns and migration times of 15 species.

The registration fee is $75.

For more information or to register call The Arboretum at 824-4120 extension 52358.

Registration deadline is Aug. 31.

Fiddle champion plays concert FERGUS - Canadian fiddle champion, Scott Woods and his band are planning a night of toe-tapping fun to support the St. John’s United Church in Belwood.

The performance will pay tribute to fiddle legends, with a line-up of old favorites and fiddle standards, showcasing Wood’s recognized talents.

The show takes place on Sept. 8 at 7pm at Melville United Church, in Fergus.

All proceeds will go direct to support St. John’s United Church, in Belwood.

Advance tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for children under 12. To purchase tickets call 519-787-7658 or 519-9285608.

Festival ends summer season with a Canadian thriller BLYTH — The 2012 season finale of Blyth’s Festival begins with a final production of The Devil We Know on Aug. 3. This production is the third world premiere to hit the stage here.

The play, by Cheryl Foggo and Clem Martini, is an edge of the seat thriller, when two

young sisters face the terror of a home invasion. It is a fitting end to one of the strongest artistic seasons the Festival has enjoyed.

The Devil We Know runs until Sept. 1. For more information or to book tickets visit www.blythfestival.com or call 1-877-862-5984.

The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including bus trips, fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop in programs. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Don’t be disappointed register early for all programs and seminars. Check out our website at www.centrewellington.ca or call 519-787-1814. *** Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, Fergus. Every Thursday 7:30pm. $2 members. *** Summer is a slow time for donations at our Food Banks. We are always in need of non-sugar cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit/vegetables, cereal bars, hearty soups/stews, crackers, cookies, peanut butter, frozen meals/meats, toiletries. Please think of your local food bank next time you are at the grocery store.

FRI. Aug. 10

Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph.

Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events.

This week: Ann Estill and Sandy Schoen. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312. *** Until Aug. 12- 67th Annual Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. 550 Belsyde Ave East, Fergus. Scotland… without the airfare. Highlights will include the Thursday night parade, Friday night Tattoo. IHGF Men’s Championship, and first ever CSAF Women’s National Championship. Box Office/Registration phone: 1-866-871-9442. *** Guelph Optimist Club - All You Can Eat Roast Beef Dinner includes pie, cake, tea or coffee. Serving from 5-7pm. Adults: $15, under 8: $5. Tickets at door. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. *** Congregate Monthly Dining Programs – People of all faith denominations welcome. Donations appreciated. 12pm to 2pm.

Clifford United Church – Vacation Memories - bring a memento or photograph of a memorable vacation and share with your friends. Laughter and warm memories guaranteed or your money cheerfully refunded.

sat. Aug. 11

The Woolwich Community Lions Club event in the parking lot of Foodland, Elmira. 9am-4pm. Drive a Ford event – come out and take a car for a test drive (one test driver per household).

Classic Car Show & Shine, barbecue, Bouncy Castle, games, prizes. Registration call Sandy 519-638-2523. Beer garden, live band “Cowboy Up”. Classic Movie at Lions Hall, Elmira 4-8pm.

Grease Lightning Dance 8pm-1am at Lions Hall. ‘50s theme: dress as your favourite Grease character. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the Door. Tickets call: 519-669-5800. All proceeds to Elmira District Community Living Van Project. *** Old Time Dance; 8 pm - 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Ways. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur *** Erin Legion Annual Show and Shine with a barbecue on our outdoor Patio. 10am - 4pm for all the car enthusiasts in the area. *** Arthur Legion, Karaoke 8:30pm.

Sun. Aug. 12

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with the Burie Family (Bluegrass/ gospel from Wisconsin), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. “The Community and Decoration Day Service” at 3pm. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Donations gratefully accepted for Monument Restoration Fund. More info. 519-848-2900. *** Fiddleville Pork Barbecue - Shelburne Fairgrounds. 11:00am.

Adults $10. Children under 12 $7.

Mon. Aug. 13

Sunday August 12, 2012 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

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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. *** Annual Flower and Vegetable Show - Elora and Salem Horticultural Society – 7-9pm. All entries must be placed the night before – Monday, Aug. 13 – between 7 and 9pm at the Elora Community Centre. Novice, junior and adult categories, all entries welcome. Entry tags are available for pick up at the Elora Information Centre on Mill Street East.

Wed. Aug. 15

Palmerston 4km Trail Walk 9:30am. Meet at the trail entrance behind the convenience store. Bring a bottle of water. The walk will not occur if you do not register. Call 519.638.1000 or Toll Free 1-866-446-4546. Senior Centre for Excellence. *** Welcome to Bible talks 8pm to 9pm. CW Community Sportplex, Unity Hall. 550 Belsyde E., Fergus. Info: 519-822-5259. *** Congregate Monthly Dining Programs - People of all faith denominations welcome! Donation appreciated. 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

Palmerston United Church – Linda Caston, speaker. *** Holstein Drama Group presents Fiddler on the Roof. Optimist Community Centre, Holstein. Aug. 15-18; 22 - 25 at 7:30pm Aug.19 and 26 matinees at 2:30pm. For tickets and information contact: 519-334-3310, 519-323-3327 or 519-369-6167. Adults $18, 6–12 yrs. $12, 5 and under Free. *** Until Aug. 26 - Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. Summer Festival continues with the madcap comedy, Nobody’s Perfect, by Simon Williams, starring Trevor Smith Diggins, Linda Spence, Wayne Moore and Logan Barbosa, and directed by Jo Phenix. It is a side-splitting tale, with a wild and happy ending. Box office 519-855-4586.

THurs. Aug. 16

Arthur and District Horticultural Meeting. Arthur Curling Club Flower and Vegetable Show. 8pm. 519-848-3245. Arthur Youth Society 3rd Flower and Vegetable Show, Arthur Curling Club.

6pm. 519-848-5806.

fri. Aug. 17

The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events. This week: Bev Matson, Joan Holland. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312. *** Arthur Legion-Wing Night. 6:00pm to 8:00 p.m. All you can eat $ 12. No Take outs.

Sat. Aug. 18

Spirit of the Hills 2012, Hillsburgh’s Family Fun Day 10am-2pm.

Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Classic car show, games for the kids, face painting, silent auction, children’s crafts and storytelling, vendors, food, musical entertainment. Info: 519-855-4010 or 519855-6343. *** Explore the soulful music at the Underground Railroad Music Festival from 12 to 7:30 pm at Centennial Park in Drayton. For more information call 416-857-4951. Don’t miss this fantastic live musical celebration of Black History. *** Grand Valley Rodeo at Kimstep Farms Grand Valley. 2pm. Join in the excitement of rodeo events. Don’t miss the BBQ -5:30pm. and Settler’s Creek Concert - 9pm. Rain or shine. 519-928-5368. *** Belwood Lions Fish Fry. Seatings 5pm and 6:30pm at the Belwood Hall. Advance sales only. Adults $14, Children 12 and under $8. Fish supplied by Howell Fish. Takeout available. Call 519-843-7011 or 519-843-4319 for tickets. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre is holding their annual Peach Social.

For information call 519.787.1814

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. *** The Grove Cemetery Memorial Service. Location - Grove Cemetery. 2:30pm. Please bring lawn chairs. Guest speaker Mr. Gary Faris. In the event of rain, service will be held in St. John’s Community Church, Orton. *** The annual Ennotville Historical Library will hold the Annual Corn Roast and Pot Luck Dinner at 6:30pm. Everyone with past and present associations with the library is welcome.

Mon. Aug. 20

Until Aug. 24 - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church “Best Friend Forever” Vacation Bible School, where children will learn about Jesus, our “BFF”. 6:30-8:45pm each evening at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 27 Mill St., Elmira. Admission is free. A freewill offering to support a VBS ministry in Nicaragua will be taken each evening.

For children ages 3-14. For more information or to register, call 519-669-2593. *** Until Aug. 24 - Operation Overboard: Vacation Bible School.

9am-12pm at 290 Belsyde Ave. E. Faith Lutheran Church, hosted

by St. James Anglican and Faith Lutheran, all school-age children welcome. Stories, songs, games and crafts.

Tues. Aug. 21

Cancer Support Group. Upper Grand 753 Tower St. S. Fergus, Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 10, 2012 PAGE THREE

Fiddling around: Paul McDonald and the Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra

by Kris Svela

ABERFOYLE - Paul McDonald has fiddled around with the Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra ever since it got its initial start in 2005.

But in reality, fiddling has been part of McDonald’s life since he was 10, says the 63-year-old, who was raised on a farm in Crieff.

“My mom and dad bought me my first fiddle when I was 10 years old from Sears,” he recalled. “They brought it home and on Christmas, I opened it and it was a violin.”

Fiddles and violins are the same instrument, according to McDonald. The difference is the type of music played.

Fiddling relies on the lower notes, while violins are played on higher notes.

The music is distinctively different, where violinists play classical music and fiddlers go for homegrown music like jigs, reels and waltzes.

“It’s old-time country Scottish fiddle tunes,” he said of the type of music used by fiddlers.

“The only difference between a classical violinist and a fiddle player is about $60 an hour,” he quipped.

The price of the instrument used by classical violinists and fiddlers differs substantially.

McDonald paid $5,000 for one of his fiddles, while violins can go for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

His mother Donelda was a pianist at church functions and get togethers and it was her guidance and playing alongside her that slowly honed McDonald’s fiddle skills.

“I had no lessons so I played on one string for about six months,” he said. “I didn’t know how to play all the strings.”

His mother asked him to play the music scale and he quickly realized it could not be done playing one string. That prompted him to work hard at mastering the fiddle and its four strings. Eventually he took piano lessons.

“The piano helped me to read music,” he added, something that has made his main love, the fiddle, easier to learn

and play.

As a teenager he was part of a band, the Country Squires, that played dances.

The band had McDonald on fiddle, a drummer, bass player, and guitar. The group played around the countryside until McDonald was in his early 20s.

Due to family commitments, he stopped playing on a regular basis, but continued to play the fiddle at home and at family gatherings.

Eventually he would get back at it on a regular basis, forming the Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra.

“It was January of 2005 we started a group at Duff’s Presbyterian Church just for something to do in the afternoon and we had five fiddlers and that was just local people,” he said. “We set up a schedule and played every third Sunday.”

He doesn’t know how the word got out, but eventually the tiny group was getting inquiries from other fiddle players wanting to join them for jam sessions.

“It started growing and from there people started coming from Brantford, Stoney Creek, Guelph and the surrounding area,” he added.

The church allowed them to practice for free with the understanding they would host an annual concert with proceeds to cover the rental cost.

In 2006 the orchestra and its 43 musicians, including 27 fiddlers, put on their first concert at Duff’s - it was sold out.

The church, according to McDonald, can hold about 220 people and offered the orchestra good acoustics and a sound system. Proceeds from the concerts has gone back to the church to cover the orchestra’s rental. Any additional money is used at the discretion of the church.

Since 2006, the concerts have been expanded to two and, at one point, three shows, with tickets going for $15.

They have sold out every time.

“About seven years ago, Paul McDonald started up the Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra to play old time music, as it was

2012 orchestra - The Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra has grown from five members to 43 in just six years. Its members, once all from Puslinch Township, now come from across southern Ontario. submitted photo

Cover photo by Kris Svela: Orchestra founder Paul McDonald.

played in the country here in earlier years,” local historian Marjorie Clark told the Advertiser in an email.

“There are now approximately 28 fiddlers in the group as well as a pianist (Paul’s wife Wendy) and a few guitarists.

They hail from far and wide and they are good.”

McDonald said the popularity of the orchestra has meant more inquiries about putting on concerts at other churches, something they do when they find time.

recalled. “I said I play fiddle and he said, ‘Me to,’ and he started coming out.”

As the main organizer for the orchestra’s concerts, McDonald usually sends out the written music and a CD of the tunes in December that will be used at the main Duff’s concert later the following year.

That allows the musicians to fine-tune each song individually in preparation of practices and the final concert. The concerts also feature solo artists as well as a the full orches-

“The only difference between

a classical violinist and a fiddle player is about $60 an hour.”

- Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra founder Paul McDonald.

Other church concerts are done by donation. They have concerts planned for later this year at Millgrove United Church and Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton.

Most recently they’ve had an inquiry about participating in a festival out east, but McDonald doesn’t think the orchestra will hire a bus and make the trek.

Concerts are usually held during the day because members don’t like travelling after dark, he said.

What McDonald has to consider for events for the orchestra is the age of its members and the impact a hectic concert schedule might have. The majority of the musicians range in age from 60 to 90.

By coincidence, McDonald met one of the musicians when he was out on a job for the heating company he works for.

“I was fixing his furnace one day and he asked me ‘What do you do’?” McDonald

the musician to follow, as is the case with guitars. He said musicians can buy a fret board to lay on the fingerboard, but that is frowned on.

“That’s a no-no,” he added.

The notes of the strings, from lowest string to highest string, are G,D,A,E, with the E the most difficult to tune, he said.

The strings are tuned a fifth apart, which means the number of tone intervals between one string and the next is five.

In practice, this means playing a string together with its neighbour gives a nice sound, a chord in fact. A lot of fiddle players use this “perfect fifth” sound to tune the fiddle, but it takes practice and experience.

Most fiddles are tuned with the pegs and then the fine tuners are located on the bridge.

Some fiddlers tune all strings to be fairly close using the pegs, however, McDonald prefers to use the fine tuners on the tailpiece to get tuning accurate.

It also allows him to tune his strings while playing. Some musicians tune the A, then the E, and then the G and the D. They will then re-do the A and E, as tensioning the G and D can change the tension of the

other strings.

McDonald has even worked out a routine close to the end of a concert to inject some humour and to thank those who attended.

At one concert he built a fiddle that would explode. Prior to it coming apart, the audience thought it was an expensive fiddle. When they saw it explode they were shocked.

“The top flew off and the people thought it was a new Stradivarius,” he said.

It was a routine he had fun with, although it can only be done at the first concert because the trick would be known to subsequent concertgoers.

Besides playing historical tunes, McDonald said musicians continue to come up with new tunes.

“There’s a lot of fine people in Canada who write good, old-time fiddle music,” he said, pointing out well-known Fergus fiddler Scott Woods.

This year the orchestra is planning its first Christmas concert at Duff’s - tentatively scheduled for November.

“It’s a wonderful group,” he said of his fellow musicians.

“It’s enjoyable, the outcome is so rewarding.”

tra playing.

McDonald also repairs and makes fiddles using Canadian wood. It’s essential the wood has tight growth rings to get the sound of the fiddle to exacting standards. The wood of choice is spruce for the top panels, and maple for the sides and back. The tuning pegs and fingerboard are made of ebony.

McDonald is proud to acknowledge the fiddles are made from all natural products, including the wood and horse hair bows. Even the glue used to put them together comes from an insect in India.

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ENTERTAINMENT Sensational Elora offers ‘Sensational Sounds’ on Aug. 11 ELORA - Once again Sensational Elora is offering a series of events to intrigue the senses.

Kicking things off at the first event for 2012, is Sensational Sounds, featuring the Elora Jazz Trio.

Members include Dave Thompson on guitar, Mark Heine on bass and Howie Southwood on drums.

The performance takes place on Aug. 11 from 1 to 4pm (rain or shine) at 15 East Mill Street, on the grounds of the Mill Street Bakery and Bistro.

Audiences are invited to enjoy canapes and cool drinks, with a one-of-a-kind garden art show and sale.

Tickets are $25 in advance, available at the Fergus Grand Theatre or online at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca. Admission

at the gate is $30.

September’s program includes a “Moveable Feast� in Elora, a pub crawl in Fergus, a concert with Stretch Orchestra at the Grand Theatre and more.

The Thanksgiving weekend includes event classics like Film on a Plate, Pumpkin Day and the Sensational Soup Off. Since Sensational Elora began in 2008, it has grown and evolved, celebrating the community and inviting everyone to experience the people, sights, sounds and tastes of Fergus and Elora.

Part of experience has been sharing the event’s good fortune, by raising over $45,000 to help fight poverty and hunger locally.

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Rhoda Lipton, the founder of Sensational Elora, passed away this year, but organizers say her passion for life and community lives on with them as they begin planning the 2012 Sensational Elora Festival of the Senses.

This year the festival offers experiences that span throughout the year.

Sensational Elora is a registered not-for-profit organization. For more information contact Kirk McElwain at kirkmc@hsfx.ca.

For more information on Sensational Elora’s calendar of events, visit www.sensationalelora.com.

Jazzed up - Sensational Elora is starting this summer with a performance on Aug. 11 by the Elora Jazz Trio, featuring Mark Heine on bass, Howie Southwood on drums and Dave Thompson on guitar.

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Lowest of the Low members return on Sept. 15 FERGUS - What do Too Many Sisters and Do Good Assassins have in common?

They are in high demand these days.

Front-men Ron Hawkins and Stephen Stanley, from the Toronto band Lowest of the Low are coming back to appear at Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 15.

The show follows their initial April performance. “I had some really positive feedback following the show

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Too Many Sisters will open the September show. The duo is comprised of Toronto native Stephen Stanley and East Coast transplant, fiddler Carla MacNeil. The duo has been performing together for about five years and produces a sound some describe as East Coast “alterno-folk.�

Stanley has been writing to suit McNeil’s voice and the music they produce together is said to be everything from haunting to inspirational.

The show will also feature Hawkins’ new band The Do Good Assassins.

The band blends a rock sound reminiscent of Lowest of the Low. Their folk-country sound also features some unique instruments like cello and trumpet.

The five-member band has been working together since the start of the new year to record their debut, double CD. “Ron and Stephen were very excited about setting up a second show in Fergus. They

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ENTERTAINMENT Fiddle championship celebrates 62 years SHELBURNE - The 62nd Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place Aug. 8 to 12, featuring Canada’s top fiddlers in competition for more than $17,000 in prizes.

The championship begins with playdowns on Aug. 10 at 1pm and 7pm at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex.

Classes that will compete in the afternoon include the young (9 years of age and under, 10 to 12 years old) and the young at heart (56 and over). The other classes are in the evening.

Contest finals take place Aug. 11 at 6:30pm and will feature entertainment by the Black Family, ten children extending in age from 21 down Boys weekend - Richard Quesnel and Brad Austin star in the light-hearted comedy The Melville Boys written by Canadian playwright Norm Foster and being performed at the Drayton Festival Theatre from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1.

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to five years old. Their music, ranging from old-time fiddle tunes to vocal favourites from years past is a crowd favorite.

A judges’ showcase will also be part of the evening entertainment, featuring Webb Acheson, Karen Reed and Kelli Trottier.

Besides championship fiddlers, this year’s event will include a concert by Cape Ceol fiddle and step dance show, jam sessions, parade, beer garden, Battle of the Bands, pork barbecue, non-denominational church service, Aerosmith and Country Superstars tribute bands, open air market, lots of entertainment and food at the Legion, camping and more.

Ticket prices include:

- an event package, Aug. 8 to Aug. 11, $45 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under. Organizers have added the Saturday afternoon show to the event package, for an additional cost of $5 for adults.

- competition playdowns on Aug. 10, $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under; - Cape Ceol Show on Aug. 11, $7 for adults and $2 for children under 12; and - Fiddle Championship, Aug. 11, $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.

For tickets visit Holmes Appliances and Music Shop, 135 Main St. West, Shelburne, or call 519-925-8620.

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Norm Foster comedy comes to Drayton DRAYTON - The Melville Boys, a light-hearted comedy

by Canada’s preeminent comic playwright, Norm Foster, takes the stage at the Drayton Festival Theatre, with eight shows a week, from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1.

Audiences will join Owen and Lee Melville as they arrive at their uncle’s lakeside cabin for a relaxing guys’ getaway chock full of fishing, beer and football.

But their plans are thrown for a loop when they meet two attractive sisters who unwittingly change their weekend agenda - and life perspective.

“The Melville Boys is a genuinely compelling comedy about the ups and downs of sib-

ling relationships,” said artistic director Alex Mustakas.

“It poignantly sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit and keeps us laughing all the way along.”

The play was originally produced at Theatre New Brunswick in 1984, as Foster’s second published play. It would go on to be produced across Canada and in the United States, including a wellreceived run off-Broadway in New York, becoming Foster’s signature play, and the one which would bring his name to the forefront of Canadian theatre.

Four Canadian actors have again been assembled for this production: Richard

Quesnel as quiet and pensive Lee Melville, Brad Austin as his irrepressibly outgoing younger brother Owen, Anita La Selva as mature and reliable Mary and Shauna Black as Mary’s flirtatious younger sister Loretta.

Chris McHarge is the director. A well-known figure in Canadian theatre, McHarge has directed over 60 productions including the world premiere of Foster’s musical Sitting Pretty.

The Melville Boys plays eight shows a week from Aug. 15 through Sept. 1. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866 or visiting draytonfestivaltheatre.com.

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Knitters and crotchet enthusiasts are invited to participate in a knit-in on Aug. 24 from 6 to 9pm at the Guelph Civic Museum. It is being held to create knitted and crocheted squares that will be used to yarn bomb St. George’s Square.

This community art installation will take place during Culture Days, from Sept. 28 to 29.

Throughout the weekend, community members will be invited to bring their own knitted or crocheted squares that will be used to cover the surrounding benches, light posts, and street furniture.

Up until that time, participants are invited to help create knitted or crocheted “cosies” by participating in Fourth Friday knit-ins or by dropping off pre-made squares to the Guelph Arts Council, River Run Centre Box Office, Guelph library (main branch) or Evergreen Senior’s Centre.

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Fourth Fridays is a collaborative, community event that aims to promote art, creativity, community and culture in Guelph.

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For additional resources, please visit our web site at: http:// www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/weather/adverseweather. html#dry. Ministry staff in the Agricultural Information Contact Centre are also available to answer any of your questions: 1-877424-1300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

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MANURE DEMONSTRATION DAY Find out what improved manure application practices mean for your farm at an upcoming on-farm manure demonstration day.

Producers are invited to join technical experts and equipment manufacturers for in-field application demonstrations of liquid and solid manure at the farm of Jake Kraayenbrink, near Mapleton, Ontario.

Manure Demonstration Day - Aug. 21, 12:30 to 4pm.

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Information will also be available on three Farm Innovation Program (FIP) projects underway by Jake Kraayenbrink, through Ontario Pork, including his automatic air inflation deflation control system to reduce soil erosion during field activities.

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ONTARIO SOYBEAN FIELD GUIDE This publication is the result of a cooperative effort between the Iowa Soybean Association and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Extension at Iowa State University in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and the Grain Farmers of Ontario with funding for the SMART Soybean project (Strategic Management Adding Revenue Today) through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s CanAdvance Program which is administered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council in Guelph.

This 77-page pocket-sized guide (3 ¾” x 6”) was prepared for soybean producers and soybean agronomists to assist in the identification of soybean diseases, insects, nutrient problems, herbicide

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Colour photos and basic information on soybean management issues are presented in a durable, weathersafe format.

If you would like a copy of the brochure, call the Ridgetown OMAFRA Resource Centre at 519-674-1690.

COMING EVENTS: Aug. 10 to 12 - Drayton Agricultural Fair, Drayton. Call for more information: 226-444-6500 (*part day).

Aug. 16 - Wellington County Plowing Match - the plowing begins at 10am. Hosted by Webfoot Farm -the Morris Day family.

Location: 6374 Wellington County Rd. 7 (1 mile South of Elora).

Aug. 17 to 19 - Hanover Agricultural Fair, Hanover. For information, call 519-364-4443 (*part day).

Aug. 20 and 27 - Growing Your Farm Profits two-day workshop at Everdale Farms, 5812 6th Line, Erin from 9:30am to 3pm.

Sign up electronically at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops or phone Liz at 519-638-3268.

Aug. 21 and 24 - Open Farm Days for the whole family at Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy. 6 North from 3:30- 6:30pm. Visit: http://ignatiusguelph.ca for details.

Aug. 22 - FEASTT (Fertilizer Efficiency and Strip Tillage Tour) offers Corn and Soybean Growers New Technologies. Companies: Alpine Plant Foods, Clean Field Services Inc., MK Martin Enterprise Inc., Can East Equipment Limited, and Monosem. Location: Clean Field Services Inc, 7668-8th Line, Drayton.

Morning and afternoon sessions are available - at 10am and 3pm - each with a meal to follow. Admission is $10/person with all proceeds donated to charity. Contact or to register, Marli at: engelandm@nachurs-alpine.com or 1-800-265-2268.

Pettapiece seeks farmers’ feedback for survey PERTH-WELLINGTON - Last week the Ontario PC caucus launched a survey to identify new ways to keep Ontario’s agriculture industry competitive and sustainable.

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“I’m privileged to represent a riding with such a rich agricultural tradition,” said Pettapiece. “The most productive agricultural land in the province is found right here in Perth-Wellington.”

Pettapiece, who also serves as the PC caucus’ deputy critic

for agriculture, says the survey will give farmers the opportunity to give feedback on several areas including government regulation and programs, the Endangered Species Act and this summer’s drought.

Based on his conversations with farmers, he believes the government should be taking stronger action to strengthen their industry.

“For being such a major part of our economy, agriculture often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves,” Pettapiece observed.

“Yet it seems to get plenty of unwanted attention from the government when it comes to all the bureaucracy and red tape that farmers are facing.”

The PC caucus plans to use the survey to inform their longterm agriculture policy devel-

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The survey is available on Pettapiece’s website, at www.pettapiece.ca/AgSurvey.

Copies can also be obtained by calling Pettapiece’s office at 1-800-461-9701.

“I want to thank everyone who takes the time to participate and I look forward to continue working with farmers to strengthen agriculture in Perth-Wellington and across Ontario,” said Pettapiece.

The survey was initiated by Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman.

Listing service creates forum for hay producers, purchasers MARKDALE - The Ontario Forage Council launched the “Ontario Hay Listing Service” in July 2008 and has attracted close to 470,000 hits to date from across Canada, the USA and destinations as far away as the Middle East, China, Jordan and United Kingdom.

Responding to the needs of both hay producers and purchasers, who have both expressed a need for a hay listings service here in Ontario, the group’s mission is to provide an easy and effective process of bringing hay producers and buyers together.

The online resource can be found at www.ontariohaylistings.ca.

Since most producers and buyers are located in the rural community, the site has been designed with dial-up users in mind.

During this current growing season, producers have faced many challenges associated with the weather and droughtlike conditions.

There is a shortage of hay, and that shortage has a severe impact on many sectors.

Most producers have reported about 50 to 70% of normal yield on their first cut of hay, and their second cut will be almost non-existent.

For more information contact the Ontario Forage Council at 1-877-892-8663 or e-mail: info@ontariohaylistings.ca.

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Wellington County’s regional fair ambassadors set to compete at CNE TORONTO - Local youths will be competing in the 41st annual Ambassador of the Fairs Competition at the 2012 Canadian Nation Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto.

More than 70 Fall Fair winners from across Ontario, men and women aged 18 to 25, will showcase their knowledge of Ontario agriculture and be

judged on poise, self-confidence and public speaking.

As the Ambassador of the Fairs, the winning competitor participates in a series of official duties during the 18-day run of Canada’s largest fair, while simultaneously representing their individual fair and community.

“A long standing tradition,

this is one of our most established events at the CNE,” said CNE general manager David Bednar. “It’s a great way to bring together individuals and communities from across the province over the course of three days.”

The final round of the Ambassador of the Fairs competition will be held on Aug. 19

at 2pm in the Queen Elizabeth Building.

The CNE is Canada’s largest fair and one of the top 10 fairs in North America.

Founded in 1879, the CNE celebrates its 134th year in 2012, when it takes place from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3.

Each year over the course of its late summer run, the CNE

attracts approximately 1.3 million people.

On average, it generates an economic impact of $58.6 million on the Greater Toronto Area and $80 million on the province of Ontario each year.

For the past two years, the CNE has been awarded Eco Logo certification, confirming it as the “greenest” fair in

North America, and the most “environmentally friendly” large scale event on the continent.

The CNE Horse Show and Casino opened before the fair, on July 30. HorseCapades opened on July 31.

To learn more about the CNE’s events and admissions, visit www.theex.com.

Plowing match returns to Centre Wellington Aug. 16 BMO to honour Clyne family for farm, community contributions

Furrow inspection - Howard Timbers has a look at his work aboard a 1952 Massey-Harris tractor during a previous Wellington County Plowing Match.

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ELORA - The Wellington County Plowing Match will take place on Aug. 16 at Webfoot Farm.

The event is hosted by the Morris Day family at their farm just south of Elora on Wellington Road 7.

Plowing competitions will kick off at 10am, with over 14 classes for both horse and tractor participants.

Event enthusiasts may be familiar with this year’s site, as Webfoot Farm and Hatchery hosted the International

Plowing Match in 2000.

Sometime between 1pm and 2pm at this year’s match on Aug. 16, Keith Clyne and family, of Maple Lane Farms near Harriston, will receive the local 2012 BMO Farm Family designation.

The family is one of 30 in the province being recognized for its outstanding contributions to the Ontario agricultural sector.

“The Wellington County Plowmen’s Association is proud to recognize the Clyne

Family of Maple Lane Farms as our 2012 Farm Family honouree,” said Leslie Darrington, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association director representing Wellington County.

“We believe that through these awards we will be able to showcase how the values and hard work of the farm family enhance our quality of life.”

The Clynes, who hosted the Wellington County Plowing Match just last year (the event was also held at the same location in 1939), will now qualify to be named as one of the top 10 Ontario Farm Families, which will be honoured at the 2012 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo next

month in Roseville, Ontario.

BMO officials say the awards program was created to promote a renewed urban-rural relationship and to recognize outstanding Ontario farm families.

The program specifically focuses on recognizing the contribution these families make to the enhancement of quality of life in their agricultural communities.

Each local Ontario Plowmen’s Association branch has selected a BMO Farm Family Award recipient who take an innovative approach to growing their business while also demonstrating a commitment to traditional values.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 10, 2012 PAGE NINE

s HEADER s e n ll e W & Health Study shows Canadian children lack enough physical activity on a daily basis OTTAWA – Summer is the perfect opportunity for children to get out and play.

But sadly, not enough Canadian children are being active, even though it is part of a healthy lifestyle.

A study by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute shows that children in Canada do not get enough physical activity on a daily basis.

Active play is critical for the healthy development of children. Regularly being active helps children build social skills, imaginations, and self-esteem.

Research shows that lifestyle patterns set before the age of five predict health outcomes in later childhood and through adulthood, while staying active on a regular basis is the key to a healthy lifestyle.

According to the 2010 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, only 12 per cent of Canadian children and youth are meeting the guidelines set forth by Canada’s Physical Activity Guidelines of at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

Girls, in particular, tend to be less active than boys, with only five per cent of adolescent girls meeting the guidelines.

However, 20 per cent of boys

aged five to 10, as well as 15 per cent of boys aged 11 to 14, meet the guidelines.

These Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, released by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), state that children (5-11 years) and youth (12-17 years) require at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity per day.

Canadians should try to exceed the minimum activity levels recommended. The health benefits will be greater if the physical activity, intensity, and duration are varied.

Vigorous-intensity activities are particularly great for

getting the most benefit out of physical activity, as are muscle and bone strengthening activities. Children and youth should do these at least three days per week, as part of their 60 minutes per day.

Vigorous-intensity physical activities will cause children and youth to sweat and be ‘out of breath’.

These activities include, running, swimming, and rollerblading.

Bike riding and brisk walking, though they may occasionally be cause to break a sweat, are considered to be moderateintensity physical activities.

The CSEP also released the

Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines which recommend that children (5-11 years) and youth (12-17 years) limit sedentary time, meaning that they should limit the time spent in front of a computer or television screen to no more than two hours per day.

Spending less time being immobile can help children and teens to maintain a healthy body weight, perform better in school, and improve their selfconfidence.

How parents can help keep their children active: - Determine a time limit for watching TV, playing video games, and/or playing on the computer. The current recommendation is up to two hours daily.

- Keep televisions out of children’s bedrooms; - Use active transportation to get to and from places if possible; - Encourage your children to get involved in sports teams or clubs; - Get your children involved in active chores around the house, such as raking, vacuuming and gardening; - During summer vacation, make sure that you have plenty of toys and sports equipment on hand that encourage active play, such as basketballs, soc-

cer balls, jump rope, squirt guns, etc.; - Plan outings to the local pool, playground, or tennis courts; - Play active games inside.

Even video games that get families moving are great, such as Nintendo Wii™ games,

Kinect for Xbox 360 games or Playstation® Move games; and, - Set a good example by being active regularly and including them in these activities to encourage good habits.

For more information visit www.canadasafetycouncil.org.

Gluten free smoothie uses natural sugar substitute This strawberry flax smoothie is made with plain Greek yogurt, for a super source of complete proteins.

With a healthy dose of one tablespoon of fresh ground organic flax meal and sweetened with stevia, it has a low calorie natural substitute for sugar.

Prep time: 5 minutes One 12-ounce serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon freshly ground golden flax seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Stevia to taste (stevia extract powder contains zero fillers.

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stevia used in this recipe but add a little at a time to determine what amount is best) 1/2 cup cold spring water Preparation: Place Greek yogurt, frozen berries, flax, vanilla, stevia and water in blender pitcher.

Pulse until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick add more water, one tablespoon at a time.

One 12-ounce serving: 120 calories 2.3 grams fat 13 grams carbohydrates 13 grams protein 43 mg sodium 3.5 grams fiber For more gluten free recipes visit www.about.com, glutenfree cooking.

Warning: consider risks when eating raw sprouts OTTAWA - Health Canada is reminding Canadians that raw or undercooked sprouts should not be eaten by young children, older adults, pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems.

Sprouts, such as alfalfa and mung bean, are a popular choice for Canadians as a lowcalorie, healthy ingredient for many meals.

Onion, radish, mustard and broccoli sprouts, which should not be confused with the actual

plant or vegetable, are also common.

These sprouts may carry harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and E. coli, which can lead to serious illness.

Fresh produce can sometimes be contaminated with harmful bacteria while in the field, during growing or harvesting, or during storage and handling. This is of particular concern with sprouts.

Many salmonella and E. coli infections have been linked to

contaminated sprouts. Between 1995 and 2011, approximately 1,000 cases of sprout-borne illness were reported in eight outbreaks from five provinces across the country.

The largest outbreak in Canada was in 2005, when more than 648 cases of Salmonella were reported in Ontario.

Children younger than five, older adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems are particular-

September event celebrates all things garlic STRATFORD - Since it’s inception in 2007, the Stratford Garlic Festival has grown to become a gardener, health advocate and food-lovers treat.

From Sept. 9 to 10, the event will include cooking demonstrations, vendors, entertainment and plenty of tastetesting opportunities.

Celebrity chefs and authors, including Elizabeth Baird and

Rose Murray will be on hand to answer questions and explain their use of garlic in a host of recipes.

The Glorious Garlic Dining Experience happens on Saturday night. Held at the Rotary Complex, it includes a formal garlic-themed dinner menu by Chef Ian MacArthur, followed by a dance and silent auction.

The festival takes place at the Old Stratford Fairgrounds, at 20 Glastonbury Drive, in Stratford. The event is open from 9am to 4pm on Sept. 8, and 10am to 4pm on Sept.9 Admission is $5 per day, with children under the age of five admitted free.

For more information visit www.stratfordgarlicfestival. com.

ly vulnerable to these bacteria and should not eat raw sprouts at all.

They should also avoid eating cooked sprouts unless the sprouts have been cooked thoroughly.

Healthy adults who choose to eat sprouts should take precautions to reduce their risk of exposure to unhealthy bacteria.

When purchasing sprouts, always select ones that are crisp and have been refrigerated at or below 40C (40F); avoid those that are dark in colour or smell musty.

Use tongs, a glove or place a bag over your hand to transfer the sprouts into a plastic bag. If possible, when eating in a restaurant, make sure that sprouts you are served are fully cooked.

Health Canada’s Policy on Managing Health Risks Associated with the Consumption of Sprouted Seeds and Beans was released with this in mind. For more information visit www.hc-sc.gc.ca.

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Fergus siblings dive into national competition

Game on - Highland Rugby Club teams competed in a tournament in Brantford on July 28. The Fergus club will be hosting its 7th Mini Rugby Tournament on Aug. 11, welcoming upwards of 350 players aged 6 to 12 on teams from across the province for the event at Victoria Park in Fergus. At 9am players will be led onto the field by pipers Dustin Stevens of the Grand Celtic Pipe Band and Owen McMorris of the Fergus Pipe Band. Three senior Highland Rugby teams will also compete at home this weekend. The U-18 teams are doing very well in league play and will wrap up the season later this month. photos courtesy the Highland Rugby Club

by Patrick Raftis FERGUS - Three members of a family here recently competed in a national diving championship, coming home with one medal and a carload of memories.

Garbriel, Vicky and Samuel Zieba have been involved in diving for three years, training and competing out of the KW Diving Club. This year, all three qualified for the Canadian National Junior Diving Competition, held July 12 to 22 in Saskatoon.

Divers qualify for the event by attaining a certain score on a given board twice during regular season competition. It was 12-year-old Gabriel’s second national competition, and the first for Vicky, 11, and Samuel, 9.

In Saskatoon, Gabriel placed 9th among 12- to 13-year-olds on the one metre board, 10th at the three metre height and 13th in the tower competition.

Vicky earned a sliver medal for second place in the 11-andunder category on the tower, 15th on the one metre board and 11th in three metre.

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Samuel, who was competing above his age level in the 11-and-under category, placed 14th at three metres and 15th in one metre competition.

By finishing among the top 12 in some of their events at nationals (there were around 30 competitors in most competitions in Saskatoon), both Gabriel and Vicky qualified to participate in the CAMO Invitational, an international diving competition in Montreal in December, while Samuel missed the cut by four points.

Asked what they like about competitive diving, both Gabriel and Vicky said they enjoy the test of nerves that competition brings.

“I think it’s cool to learn new dives, and get a little nervous, but still perform well,” said Gabriel.

Added Vicky, “I like getting nervous thinking I’m not going to do well - then doing amazing. It’s a good feeling.”

Their mother Monika, on the other hand, admits she could sometimes do with a little less excitement.

“A little nervous? I’m a wreck,” she chimes in.

Samuel, for his part, enjoys “learning about dives and getting real good at them.”

But that takes a lot of hard work. All three attend training sessions in Waterloo six times a week. Their mother notes Gabriel puts in between 20 and 24 hours per week, while the younger two train “a little less.”

The KW Club is one of the largest diving clubs in Ontario.

Diving in - Fergus siblings Vicky, Gabriel and Samuel Zieba recently competed in the Canadian National Junior Diving Competition in Saskatoon. submitted photos

High flying divers - Vicky Zieba, above, displays the form that helped her claim a silver medal at the national competition recently.

Her siblings Gabriel, below, and Samuel, bottom, also competed at the event in Saskatoon.

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Bluegrass music weekend runs Aug. 10 to 12 FROM PAGE TWO near the Hardware store. Wheelchair accessible. First Wednesday of the month lunch out. Contact Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519843-3947 Ext. 100.

Wed. Aug. 22

Guelph Township 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.

Note to Member exhibitors, both adult and youth: Entries to be in Tuesday, Aug. 21, between 6:30-8:30pm. Rules are in your yearbook, along with floral and photography classes. Contact: secretary 519-822-5289.

Thurs. Aug. 23

The Harriston & District Horticultural Society flower show in the auditorium. 7pm. Speaker: Melanie Marjoram. Topic: “Flower show judging.” Exhibits placed 10am-1pm. Refreshments. *** Arthur United Church Peachfest 5-7pm at the Arthur Community Centre. Tickets at door. $12 adult; $6 for 6-12; 5 and under free.

Supper includes: Cold roast turkey, ham, salads, rolls, beverages and peach desserts.

Fri. Aug. 24

The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events. This week: Ann Estil, Sya VanGeest. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312. *** Join us for Fourth Friday Knit Ins. Learn how to knit or crochet and help Guelph Arts Council prepare to Yarn Bomb St. George’s Square during Culture Days. Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street. 519-836-3280 for more info. *** “This is Tom Jones” featuring Dave LaFame, also appearing: Joe Lucchetta at the Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Parkway S. Tickets $15 and may be purchased at the branch.

Sat. Aug. 25

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 Swan Creek.

Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-8469611 for more information. *** Ontario Toy Show and Auction 9am - 4pm. Show: Sunday 10am3pm. Quality Inn Hotel and Convention Centre. Hwy 59 & 401 (exit 232 N) Woodstock. This year’s Unique Special Edition Show Replica: IH 766 Tractor with Maple Leaf Medallion and Ontario Toy Show packaging. More info. 519-537-3753.

*** South Luther School is celebrating its 130th Anniversary and School Reunion. Registration at 1pm. Pot luck dinner at 5pm.

Bring old photos. All welcome. *** The Upper Credit Humane Society’s Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, RR#4, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown.

Pre-Registration preferred. Shotgun start 1:30 pm. Golf, dinner, awards, contests, silent auction, 50/50 Draw and more. Contact Laura at uppercreditevents@gmail.com or 416-706-7406. *** Fish fry dinner by Howels Fish. Rockmosa Community Center in Rockwood. Sittings 5pm and 7pm. Tickets $14 / adult and $7 child under 12. Admission by tickets only, no take out. Presented by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League.

For tickets call Fred 519-824-0454, Maria 519-856-9196, or Lawrence 519-605-0498. *** Arthur Legion, Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Badenoch Community Centre BBQ/Corn Roast/Quilt draw Live entertainment. 5 to 7pm. For tickets call 519-763-1067.

Sun. Aug. 26

St Paul’s Anglican Church Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm Palmerston Community Centre. Adults $13. Children 10 & under $6. Tickets: 519-343-3318.

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Doug Deboer & Hard Ryde (Bluegrass), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira.

Mon. Aug. 27

HOLSTEIN - Love’s Sugarbush will be host to the 2012 Holstein Bluegrass Celebration.

Complete with camping and live music from Aug. 10 to 12, the event includes performers from across Ontario and two bands from the United States.

This year’s line-up of performers includes David Davis & The Warrior River Boys, from Cullman, Alabama and The Burie Family from

Southeastern Wisconsin.

Regional performers include host band, the Hard Ryde, Concession 23, Rhyme ‘N’ Reason, Slocan Ramblers, Grassfyre, Moonshiner’s Daughter and Grassland.

The event is located at Love’s Sugarbush at #392098 Grey Road, 109, in Holstein.

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Tues. Aug. 28

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

Speakers: Rick Goodfellow and Ian Evans. Topic: Elora Adventure Club’s Fabulous Cycling Tours. All retired seniors welcome; membership available. *** Maryborough (Moorefield) Horticultural Society Fall Flower Show. 7:30pm Moorefield Community Centre. Speaker: Barrie Hopkins. Topic: Good Bugs-Bad Bugs. Everyone welcome. *** Congregate Monthly Dining Programs – People of all faith denominations welcome. Donations appreciated. 12pm-2pm.

Harriston Legion – Vacation Memories - bring a memento or photograph of a memorable vacation and share with your friends.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to put your feelings on the line if you are to gain the respect of someone important to you.

Although it may feel uncomfortable, forge ahead.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t put any limits on your love life, Scorpio. Even a relationship that has withstood the test of time can still prove exciting, spontaneous and adventurous.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, some light will be shed on a problem from a past relationship this week. This will strengthen your current relationships with family and friends.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may find that the energy surrounding you is just a bit overwhelming, Sagittarius. This is remedied by simply staying out of the limelight for a few days.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Expect a lot of passion and adventure this week and for the foreseeable future, Gemini. Talk to your partner about his or her desires as well.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s the little things that will catch your attention this week, Capricorn.

A small detail, a particular color, a note in a song. If others overlook it, you’ll probably zone in on it.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Celestial energy will rejuvenate and reenergize you, Cancer. If things have been a little bit boring at home, someone you meet might just provide the spark you need.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You can find many inspirational forces around you, Leo, which will aid you in making tough decisions.

Pay special attention to an overheard conversation.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may find yourself on the path to some exciting places if you hang out with the right people this week. This is not a time to back out; act outside of your comfort zone.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be looking for a new adventure but haven’t a clue where to start. Anything is possible if you keep your eyes and ears open to everything around you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Expect some surprises when attending a get-together with family and friends. An interesting person comes into your life to provide some inspiration.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a situation arises that forces you to think outside the box. Make decisions promptly but wisely, and you’ll be happy you did.

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RESTORE THE PROGRAMME The County has created a five minute documentary on the potential impacts cancelling the “Slots at Racetrack Programme” will have on the horse racing industry and Ontario’s local economies.

Watch the documentary online at www.wellington.ca/restoretheprogramme For a hard copy of the DVD contact: 519.837.2600 x 2750*.

Thousands of jobs are at risk.

Small businesses are at risk.

Horses are at risk.

Ask your local Member of Provincial Parliament to RESTORE THE PROGRAMME.

spirit of the hills day Hillsburgh’s Family Fun Day! Saturday, August 18 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh • Classic Car Show • Bouncy Castle

• Games for the kids • Face painting • Food & Vendors • Silent Auction Presented by The Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee and the Hillsburgh Lions Club.

For more information, call: 519.855.4010.

COUNTY RECOGNIZES LONG SERVICE EMPLOYEES FOR 2012 Congratulations on this milestone!

35 YEARS Linda Robinson, Wellington Terrace Bill Smith, Roads Wayne Bridge, Roads John Walker, Roads 30 YEARS Barb Burrows, Library Henny Derbecker, Library Diane Laur, Social Services Heather Near, Wellington Terrace Wayne Bowman, Roads Mike Cushing, Roads Gary Cousins, Planning 25 YEARS Terry Chambers, Roads Wayne Schneider, Roads Scott Patterson, Roads John O’Donnell, Roads

Frankie Shaw, Library Susan Morabito, Wellington Terrace Kathy Brown, Social Services Lynne Pickersgill, Wellington Terrace Opal Barnett, Wellington Terrace Anne Krieger, Wellington Terrace Patty Whan, Museum and Archives 20 YEARS Bruce McIntosh, Roads Doug Shaw, Roads Bonnie Moebus, Library Janet Dagenais, Library Hanna Kurek, Social Services Sonja Roks ,Social Services Wilma Vos, Wellington Terrace Judy West, Wellington Terrace Debbie Fletcher, Wellington Terrace Tina Buckton, Wellington Terrace Wayne Weber, Roads

Antique and Classic CAR SHOW Sunday, August 26 12:00 - 4:00 pm

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n Parade of cars at 12:00 noon n Entertainment n Family activities n Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the Fergus Brass Band! n Picnic on the grounds!

Refreshments offered by M&M Charity BBQ

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