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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 12, 2011

Inside Wellington Events Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

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August 26, 27, 28 For 11-15 year olds September 23, 24 & 25 Held Saturdays October 28, 29, 30 Sept. 10 & Oct. 8

All Courses held at St. John Ambulance Training Facility 66 County Rd. 7 (lower level) Elora

For Info call 519-846-8704

Public Service Announcements Tea and Tales with the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and Friends Enabling Gardens, behind Evergreen Senior Centre. Every Friday morning this summer 10:30-11:30am. Please bring a chair and lug a mug. For more information call Lea at 519-993-5323. *** Saugeen Singles Dances every Friday night at Durham Legion.

8:30-12:30. Come and join the fun. Call Helen at 519-369-2590. *** Get your walking shoes on - The Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County is starting a “Walking Club” and would love for you to join them. Call Elaine Graham at 519-941-1221.

Fri. Aug. 12

August 12-14, 66th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus. For more info. call: 519-787-0099.

Sat. Aug. 13

Old Time Dance, 8pm-12am, $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band: Country Ways. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Badenoch Community Centre corn roast/bbq/quilt draw, live entertainment. 4292 Watson Rd. S Puslinch. For details call Jean 519-763-9797 or Lois 519-763-1067. *** The fifth Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event day at the Erin Community Centre, located at 1 Boland Drive, Erin, 9 to 3pm. This service is for Wellington County residents only. Free.

Only household materials defined as HHW will be accepted (e.g., paint, chemicals, motor oil). For more info. call 1-866-899-0248.

Sun. Aug. 14

Gore Park, Elmira, Sunday Night Showcase Concert, Ephriam Frey & Old Tyme Country, 7-9pm. Free. *** The Blue Rose Spiritual Ministries. Clear and balance your chakras in a Quartzes Crystal Singing Bowl healing circle. 2pm.

Free. Phone 519-833-0292. *** The Community Memorial and Decoration Day Service, Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur, 3pm. In case of rain, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Donations gratefully accepted for Monument Restoration Fund. Bring a lawn chair. For info. call: 519-848-3216. *** Arthur Legion Decoration Day Greenfield Cemetery, 3pm.

Tues. Aug. 16

Annual Flower and Vegetable Show - Elora and Salem Horticultural Society, 7-9pm. All entries must be placed the night before (Aug. 15) from 7-9pm at the Elora Community Centre.

Novice, junior and adult categories - all entries welcome. Entry tags will be available for pick up at the Elora Information Centre. *** The Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street N. “Aromatherapy in the Garden” 7-8pm. Come and enjoy the scents of the Garden and find out why our reaction to certain smells can teach us a lot about our own nature. For more info. contact Lea 519-993-5323.

Wed. Aug. 17

Guelph Township Horticultural Society Summer Flower and Vegetable Show, Afternoon Tea and viewing of exhibits. 2-4pm.

7368 Wellington Rd. 30, Marden Community Centre/Library Building. Awards presented 8pm that evening. Entries by youths and adults in horticulture, design, photography and vegetables to be in by Aug. 16 from 6:30-8:30pm. Contact: 519-822-5289.

Note: must be a member to exhibit; phone to book ahead of time. *** Aug. 17 & 18, Ecological Farmers of Ontario Summer Crop and Livestock Tour. Visit four innovative farms in Ontario and Michigan. Exciting examples of scaled-up ecological production, co-operative marketing & value-added processing - dairy, pork, field crops. Ridgetown, ON and Caro, MI. 1-877-822-8606. *** August 17-28 Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh “Coming Apart”, a witty and hilarious romantic comedy by Fred Carmichael, directed by David Glover. Starring Pat Beaven, Carol McCone,

Gary Seibert, Patrick C. Smith. Matinees: Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays at 2:30pm. Evenings: Fridays, Saturdays and second Thursday at 8pm. Box Office 519-855-4586.

Thurs. Aug. 18

Arthur Horticultural Society Flower and Vegetable Show.

Senior’s Hall 8pm. Youth Club meets at 6pm. All welcome. *** The Harriston District Horticultural Society Summer Flower show, in the community auditorium. Exhibitions placed 10am -1pm. Judging will start at 1:30pm. Open to the public 7pm.

Flower arranging demonstration, Celia Roberts of Oakville.

Everyone welcome. *** Teddy Bear Picnic, 1-4pm McCrae House. Bear enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the annual Teddy Bear Picnic at McCrae House. Teddy Bear games, crafts, displays, play areas and races. $3 per person at 108 Water Street, Guelph. Phone: 519-836-1482.

Free admission for Guelph Museums Members. *** Arthur United Church PeachFest, cold roast turkey, ham, salads, peach desserts, beverage. 5-7pm, Arthur Community Centre.

Tickets at door: adults $12, children 6-12 $6, 5 and under free.

Fri. Aug. 19

Arthur Legion Wing Night, 6-8pm. All you can eat. Take-outs not available.

Sat. Aug. 20

Fergus Legion 2-6pm. Welcome Home the Troops. Music by Kieran Bala. Everyone welcome. $2 BBQ Hamburgers. *** Backyard Concert to support the Centre Wellington Food Bank from 2-8 pm, rain or shine, at Dream Corners B&B, 498 St. David St. N. in Fergus. A dozen local musicians, $5 BBQ and great draw prizes. Bring a donation of pantry items as admission and a lawn chair. *** Hillsburgh Family Fun Day, Trafalgar Rd., 10am-2pm. Classic Car Show, Kids Games, Entertainment, Bouncy Castle, Silent Auction, Food, Vendors. Fun for the whole family!

Sun. Aug. 21

Gore Park, Elmira, Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Randy Morrison and Flatt River (2010 Bluegrass Fiddler), 7-9pm. Free.

The Grove Cemetery Memorial Service. Location - Grove Cemetery. 2:30pm. Guest speaker – Mr. Gary Faris. In the event of rain, service will be held in St. John’s Community Church, Orton. Please bring lawn chairs.

Mon. Aug. 22

Until August 26 - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invites your children, ages 3 to 14, to register for a Big Jungle Adventure Vacation Bible School. 6:30-8:45pm each evening at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 27 Mill St., Elmira. Admission is free. For more information or to register, call 519-669-2593. *** Until August 26 - “Hometown Nazareth, where Jesus was a kid” Vacation Bible School Jointly hosted by Faith Lutheran Church and St. James Anglican Church, held at St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen Street E. Fergus. 9am-12noon. Be part of a tribe, learn songs, play games, meet Mary, Jesus’ mom, visit the marketplace and try bible time foods. Children 4-12 welcome. For more info. or to register call 519-843-2844.

Tues. Aug. 23

Maryborough Horticulture Society meeting, 7:30pm. Gwynedd Brundrett, topic: Birds & Butterfly Gardening. Fall Flower Show - Moorefield Community Centre. *** The Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street N. “Do-It-Yourself Natural Health & Beauty Products” 7-8pm. Learn how to pamper yourself from head to toe by preparing soothing foot and body baths, aromatherapy massage lotions and natural hair rinses. For more info. contact Lea 519-993-5323.

Wed. Aug. 24

Palmerston Ambassador of the Fair. New this year is a junior ambassador contest. To be held at the Palmerston Community Continued on page 7

Welcome Home & Appreciation Day For all the Men & Women who served in Afghanistan

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

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

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

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

Saturday Aug. 20th

1:15pm - Remembrance Service in the Club Room 2:00 - 6:00pm - Branch Open House Entertainment by Kieran Ballah | Fundraiser BBQ Everyone is invited & welcome to help honour all the brave military personnel who served during the last 5 years Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, 500 Blair Street, Fergus | 519-843-2345 | www.ferguslegion.ca

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Wellington County Plowing Match continues decadeslong tradition

by Mike Robinson

MINTO - One good furrow deserves another.

The history of Wellington County’s annual plowing match seems as old as the county itself.

An important part of that rich heritage is repeating itself in a few days as the match returns to Minto on Aug. 18 at the farm of Keith and Doris Jean Clyne, just outside of Harriston, near the intersection of Highway 89 and the Blind Line. Plowing begins around 10am.

The match was held at the same location on Oct. 6, 1939 - and the farm was also in the Clynes’ family then.

For Wellington County Plowmen’s Association president Carman Weppler, of Minto, “This is an amazing bit of history, and an example of the quality of thread that weaves our Plowmen’s Association together.”

Weppler believes 1913 saw the first such match in the county. “That’s almost 100 years.”

He noted some years the plowing match was missed, such as during the World Wars.

Plowmen from all over Ontario, both young and old, will be competing. Everything from horse drawn plows to state-of-the-art modern equipment will be on the field.

The event features the 4-H Sod Busters and this year’s Queen of the Furrow competitors, and VIPs will show what they can do with a plow.

“Anyone can take part, anyone with a tractor and a plow,” said Weppler.

There is also an Ontario Plowing Association, which holds the International Plowing Match. This year, that event is being held in Prescott-Russell County in September.

There is also a Canadian Plowing Association and a World Plowing Association.

“What we have [in Wellington] is kind of grassroots for a young fellow to go around,” Weppler said.

Competitors earn points and the next year they can earn the right to compete at the International Plowing Match.

From there, they could go to the Canadian then the world competition.

“The local match is a stepping stone. This grassroots level competition is more fun than anything,” Weppler said.

“There are certain fellows such as myself, that go around to various matches. It’s like showing cattle. You go around from match to match. It’s not like you’re going to make any money or anything, but hopefully it pays for a little bit of gas. It’s the fellowship, time with other people, and a good time.”

Weppler first became

involved in plowing as a youth.

A neighbour, who had moved in from the Guelph area, had plowed his entire life.

“He had that plow sitting in his shed. I was 9 or 10 years old, and we were doing hay on his property and the neighbour asked if I was interested.

“He didn’t have a tractor for the plow at that time. We had a tractor which was perfect for the plow. We hooked it on and started practicing.”

Weppler said for him, “That’s where it all started.” By the second year he was plowing competitively, though he was only 11 years old.

“You’re supposed to be 12, but I was the only young guy there - so they didn’t worry too much about that. I’ve been [competing] ever since.”

While competitive plowing is important, his roots are firmly planted in agriculture.

Weppler’s farm straddles the northern boundary of Minto.

“We milk dairy cows and have layer chickens. We also have a few beef cows, and a bit of cash crop on the side. We do a bit of everything.”

Agriculture has been his life.

“After high school, I went to Ridgetown College to get a post-secondary diploma in agriculture. I graduated in 1998, and I’ve been full-time farming ever since on the farm here.”

Weppler describes his role as the county association’s president as one of promoting the match, creating the plowmen’s directory, hosting the annual plowing match, but also working to bring an awareness to people about the plowing match.

He talked about the Queen of the Furrow competition and Cassandra Chornoboy, the 2010-11 Queen of the Furrow, and her major role in promotion.

“She helps put the word out and participates in fairs, parades and helps get the word out about who we are - and what we do.”

Weppler added, “People need to be aware of where their food comes from. That’s a big thing. Plowing is just one part of the overall process of bringing food to the table.”

Weppler said the matches give a good idea what judges are looking for when it comes to plowing.

Later, when a person is driving down the road and looking into fields, that person will be able to recognize good jobs.

“At the same time, we can educate young people on the proper ways to plow, plant seeds, and show the start of the process from fields to crops to the food that appears in the local grocery stores.

Weppler suggested the techniques for plowing have not really changed over the years, although the technology has.

“They still plow with horses and there are still antique plows in use. But there’s also modern day plows as well.

“I don’t know if we’re getting any better at it than 50 years ago. The equipment has changed but the techniques really haven’t.”

As for his decision to tackle the presidency of the local association, Weppler quipped he was more “volunteered” than anything.

But he pointed out there are very few young people who are involved in that type of activity.

“It’s kind of a sad situation,” he said. “It’s a dying art.

“Young people have to get involved or it’s going to go by the wayside.”

As a result, Weppler took the initiative to help get the next generation involved. He said by starting now, there is a chance to learn from the experience of the previous generation and get insight into things that have happened in the past.

“You can hold that information and those ideas and take them into the future.”

He added it also takes a lot of time, effort and money to compete.

“It all depends how serious you are.”

There’s a level of being serious or just playing around - which are two very different things when it comes to competition, Weppler says.

“It’s simple enough to bring in an old field plow and drop it in, and away you go. It’s not a big deal. But if you want to get serious, you’d need to invest some money for proper equipment and go for it.”

He’s been going to numerous matches over the years, and cited his best showing as

“This is an amazing bit of history, and an example of the quality of thread that weaves our Plowmen’s Association together.”

- Wellington County Plowmen’s Association President Carman Weppler.

Weppler noted that some plowmen’s associations are more vibrant than others - but there is not a large number of young people in the local county association.

But, he said, the Wellington Plowmen’s Association “has a good group of 4-H kids. But they are not really involved in the mechanics behind the association.”

He believes that perhaps it is time to pursue that more actively.

In offering a bit of advice to younger people and those considering competing, Weppler said access to the equipment is the big thing.

Transportation is another factor.

“But you don’t need brand new equipment to get involved.

An older plow and tractor is just fine.”

placing third at the IPM. It’s something that does require practice.

“But practicing at home is not the same as being at a competition.”

Weppler explained that next February, Wellington County will be making its bid for the 2016 International Plowing Match.

He said Wellington County councillors have already offered support. Counties and regions host the IPM on a rotating basis, with about 16 years in between matches. Elora was the site of the 2000 IPM. No Wellington site has been finalized yet, “but there are a few being looked at.”

Some are in the Harriston area, but he added the OPA has the final say about the site location.

“And it’s still five years

away,” he said.

Currently, he is in possession of an older plow (as shown on the front cover), dropped off by George Robinson, who led the 2000 IPM committee.

Weppler is hoping to restore it as time permits.

Les Darrington is one of the long-standing members of the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association and is currently on the board of directors for the Ontario Plowmen’s Association.

In his report published in this year’s plowing match book, Darrington said, “I’m proud to represent the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association on the OPA board of directors.

Thank you for your support, directors and sponsors of our association, for another successful year.”

He offered congratulations to Chornoboy, who will represent Wellington County at the Queen of the Furrow Competition at the 2011 IPM in September in Prescott-Russell.

In her report, Chornoboy reflected upon her year’s involvement as Wellington County’s Queen of the Furrow.

“My year as reigning Wellington County Queen of the Furrow has been one that I will cherish forever. I have met and worked alongside some amazing people, have learned some valuable life lessons, and had experiences that one could only dream of.

“Being an ambassador for agriculture and promoting the farming lifestyle at various events around Wellington County has made me appreciate my background that much more. I am proud to have grown up on a beef and sheep farm all my life with my sisters and my mother.

Agriculture has always been a part of my life and being able to share my thoughts and my experiences with those in urban areas has been such a unique experience.”

This year, she represented Wellington County at the

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Erin 4-H awards banquet, Elora and Fergus Santa Claus parades, a book release at the Erin library, College Royal at the University of Guelph, Pizza Perfect at Grand River Raceway, was the master of ceremonies at the Wellington County 4-H awards banquet, and many other events.

“As the Queen of the Furrow I also attended the Ontario Plowmen’s Association convention which was held in Guelph. There, I met a multitude of fellow Queens from all over Ontario.

It was very interesting to hear about their local matches in their respective counties.”

She made fantastic friends and looks forward to seeing them at the IPM in PrescottRussell.

“This opportunity, in being the Queen of the Furrow has exposed me to many community events, which I have enjoyed immensely.

“The members of the Plowmen’s Association are some of the finest people I know. As soon as I was crowned Queen of the Furrow I was welcomed with open arms and warm smiles. They have all done so much work for the Wellington County match and they are the backbone to such a great competition. I would like to thank them for all they have done for me, and for all their hard work.”

She continued promoting.

“I encourage you to come out to the Wellington County Plowing Match and experience your local agricultural community first hand. I guarantee you will not regret your choice.”

Weppler added “Come out and join us; there is so much to see at the match.”

With files from the 2011 Wellington County Plowing Match book (produced by the Wellington Advertiser), which is posted in its entirety online at www.wellingtonadvertiser. com.

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Rural Life

Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca PREDATION WORKSHOPS The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA) District 7 is inviting Sheep, Cattle and Goat Producers to attend a series of workshops on Predation at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 24 and Sept. 21; OPS Community Center, Lindsay.

• Workshop 1, Aug. 24: Anita O’Brien, OMAFRA Sheep & Goat Specialist will speak on effective fencing options for coyote control and livestock guardian animals.

• Workshop 2, Sept. 21: Brent Patterson, Research Scientist – wolves and deer, Adjunct Professor, Trent University, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program and President of the Ontario Chapter of The Wildlife Society, will help us better understand the natural history of coyotes which can help prevent depredation while informing on how to more effectively deal with coyote depredation when it does occur. The OMNR and Trent University have been studying wolves and coyotes for several years and this presentation will provide an update on findings from the research that are relevant to livestock depredation by coyotes in southern Ontario.

Jack Kyle, OMAFRA Grazier Specialist will speak on “Grazing Sheep with Minimum Risk”.

A producer Panel will discuss their views and experiences with predation.

This event is sponsored by the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency and the Victoria Stewardship Council, Ministry of Natural Resources. Contact: Judy Dening, Provincial Director, District 7 Ontario Sheep, Board of Directors at email: theshepherdsgate@ xplornet.com.

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WARNING--GIANT HOGWEED CAN BE DANGEROUS – from AgriLink Jim Founk writes in his recent E-Bulletin that there have been sightings of the Giant Hogweed in SW Ontario and that is can be dangerous to humans.

From time to time there are reports of sightings of Giant Hogweed in Ontario. This is a new invasive perennial weed that can cause significant injury to humans. The key is to avoid direct contact, especially with the sap.

Giant Hogweed is usually found on field margins, ditchbanks and the edges of woodlots or pasture areas. You or your workers may come across it while chopping down wild vegetation. So it’s very important to provide adequate training.

The first step is recognition. Giant Hogweed is known for its great height at maturity (up to 5 meters high), very large leaves and a broad multi-branched umbrella shaped flower head.

Take note: If you come in contact with this plant, you may experience severe inflammation / burns to your skin depending on sensitivity. Contact with eyes can cause temporary or permanent blindness. The remedy includes three things: get out of direct sunlight immediately, thoroughly wash exposed skin with soap and water, and finally seek medical attention if there is a skin reaction.

The OMAFRA website provides several infosheets (with pictures), training posters as well as a very good instructional video at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/insects/weeds.html.

You can also visit www.ontarioweeds.com.

Take a few minutes to become familiar with the characteristics of Giant Hogweed and avoid an unfortunate injury.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham The next Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) Workshop will be held in the Town of Erin at Everdale Farms near Hillsburgh from 9:30am to 3pm on Aug. 22, to be completed on August 29.

Lunch and refreshments provided at no cost.

On Sept. 9 the next GYFP Workshop will be held in the Elora OMAFRA Boardroom from 9:30am to 3pm and to be completed on Sept. 17.

Lunch and refreshment provided at no cost.

This is an opportunity for you to learn about available cost share funding for improved business management on your farm.

For more information and to sign up, call 519-846-3394.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

by John C. Benham If you are planning to do an EFP project in 2012, applications will be available on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Elora OMAFRA Boardroom. It is expected that the Cost Share money will all be taken up in one day so you need to come that day with all the information and supplies you will need to complete your application.

If you have not completed a Program Enrolment Form please call 519-846-3394 or email me at wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

I will forward one to you so you will complete it before September 15.

To complete your Application for Cost Share on September 15, you need the following: If you have livestock, a Premises Identification Number Certificate from OnTrace must be sent with the application; Farm Business Registration Number (Farm Organization Membership Number); EFP Workbook; Lot, concession and township; Watershed; Soil type; and Project cost and description of project.

Please note: if you completed a Program Enrollment last year and there have been changes, a new one is required. For information or you have questions, call 519-846-3394 or email wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

COMING EVENTS: Aug. 15 & 18 Waterloo Environmental Farm Plan Workshop at Linwood Community Centre, Linwood from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch on your own (bring it or buy it from the Corner Store in Linwood). Contact Franklin Kains, EFP Coordinator at 519-7424591 to register.

Aug. 17 & 18 Ecological Farmers of Ontario Summer Crop and Livestock Tour. A chance to visit four innovative farms, in southwest Ontario and Michigan. See exciting examples of scaledup ecological production, co-operative marketing & value-added processing - dairy, pork and field crops, Ridgetown, ON & Caro, MI. For details, go to www.efao.ca or call 1-877-822-8606.

Aug. 17&18 Hasting County Plowing Match and Farm Show 2 Countryman Road, Tweed, ON. Free parking; $5 adults, children under 12 free from 9am - 5pm. Visit: http://www.hastingsfarmshow.com/; call 613-395-5177 or email jaciegunning@gmaill. com.

Federal government helps market canola

SASKATOON – The canola industry will be better positioned for new markets as a result of a more than $1-million in spending by the federal government.

The announcement came July 22 at the Canola Council of Canada’s meeting.

“Canola is a great Canadian success story and our growers are responsible for producing the world’s finest canola,” said Hoback. “By helping the industry enter new markets and maintain existing ones, this ... will put more money into farmers’ pockets and help strengthen the entire economy.”

The money will let the council highlight Canadian canola’s superior health and quality characteristics, and help it implement long-term international strategies.

“About 85 percent of canola grown in Canada is exported, so our marketing efforts are incredibly important to the health of our entire industry,” said Canola

Council president JoAnne Buth.

In 2010, Canada exported more than 12 million metric tonnes of canola seed, oil, and meal worth more than $6-billion to markets including Japan, the U.S., Mexico, and China. Canada is the number one exporter of canola in the world.

The grant is provided through the $88-million AgriMarketing program.

China deal China has agreed to grant Canadian canola producers and exporters continued market access while the governments and industry continue to work towards finding a long term solution to a problem with blackleg.

“This is tremendous news for our canola producers and processors and is a testament to our strong and collaborative working relationship with China,” said Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz.

“Continued access to the Chinese market

for our world-class canola will put more money in our producers’ pockets.”

The announcement was part of an ongoing strategy to achieve a stable trading environment with China for Canadian canola.

In 2009, exports of Canadian canola seed to China were impacted by import restrictions related to blackleg. In cooperation with the government of Canada, the Canadian canola industry will continue to work with China to better understand and reduce impacts from blackleg on trade.

“We welcome China’s commitment to work in partnership to maintain trade in canola while jointly tackling research to reduce the threat of blackleg,” said Buth.

“We thank Ministers Ritz and Fast and the government of Canada for achieving this extension.”

In 2010, canola product exports to China were worth $1.8 billion.

OFA working to reduce risky business of farming

by Keith Currie, Executive Member, OFA Farmers are faced with risk in almost every part of their business from the weather to

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the federal government. That approach allows agricultural programs to be delivered and targeted to regional needs.

While all farmers face similar challenges, provincial business risk management programs accommodate regional issues and circumstances.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is lobbying the provincial government to work with it to help secure federal participation. The Ontario government has agreed to provide its funding for risk management. Now is the time for the federal government to step up.

The program promises to be an effective tool for Ontario farmers to reduce farm market price volatility and stabilize on-farm income. And we need federal support to be able to deliver a stronger, more sustainable program.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has been a strong advocate for programs designed specifically for Ontario’s agricultural sector. The OFA worked with Ontario’s industry to design the risk management program.

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ENTERTAINMENT Arts council seeks applications for Jane Graham memorial award

Life and death - Vince Masson, left, and Shane Coffin in a scene from Eric Goudie’s Where Corn Don’t Grow. The play is one of the five being offered at the Ennotville library on Aug. 27.

Five one-act plays about Life and Death come to hamlet ENNOTVILLE - Local theatre goers looking for something different from the usual fare this summer are invited to the premiere production of Life and Death, a collection of oneact plays by Vince Masson and Eric Goudie on Aug. 27 at the library here.

The plays are, by turns, ironic, satirical, and bittersweet. Death and destruction abound, to be sure – but the violence (real, threatened, and remembered) serves only to uncover the precious, fragile lives that hide underneath so many carefully constructed facades.

The one-acts are the second Masson-Goudie collaboration this year, coming on the heels of Crime and Passion, their first production in March.

The format is the same.

Masson has provided three plays for the first half of the evening, and Goudie has written two for the second. Putting it all together is an ensemble cast, joined this time by both playwrights.

“I think I write plays for people who wouldn’t normally go to plays,” joked Masson.

“While these shows may be a bit dark, I think people will find them entertaining.”

For Goudie the project has become an important part of his ongoing creative renaissance.

“These are the kind of plays I don’t get to do very often,” he said.

“This kind of theatre is refreshingly honest and unashamed of itself. It’s very exciting work to do.”

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can be shown to contribute to the personal artistic growth of the applicant.

The application deadline is Sept. 9 and there is $700 available this year.

The award was created in 2006 in memory of Jane Graham. She was an artist in the Guelph area prior to her death in 2005.

With donations in her memory, Guelph Arts Council created the memorial fund at The Guelph Community Foundation and, with the income, now it offers an award for visual artists.

To date, awards have been presented to: print maker Julie Nieuwenkamp and visual artist Carolyn Meili in 2010, figurative painter Meredith Blackmore in 2009, painter Janet Stanley in 2008, artist blacksmith Graeme Sheffield in 2007 and ceramic artist Chris Hierlihy in 2006.

Applicants must complete an application form available from the Guelph Arts Council office or from www.guelpharts.ca/guelphartscouncil.

For more information call 519836-3280 or email ed.gac@ sentex.net.

Concert offers Broadway and a barn FERGUS - Irvine Creek Organics is presenting an evening of decadence and music with Robert Pilon in Broadway in the Barn.

He is best known for his roles as the phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.

Also featured will be Fergus performers Adam and Kara Shaw, ICO’s farm manager David Fletcher, and intern Elisabeth Pilon (the daughter of the featured performer).

Also included in the ticket will be a guest’s choice of extravagant organic fair trade coffee from the Fergus Market Java Bar, as well as ICO’s Fireweed Bakery treats.

The event is on, Aug. 20 at 6673 County Road 16, near Belwood.

Guests are welcome for a delicious reception at 7pm preceding the 8pm performance

in barn chic attire. Tickets are $20 per person. Visit www. irvinecreekorganics.com or call 519-787-2356 for ticket reservations or for more information.

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There are two performances, on Aug. 27 at 2pm and 8pm at the Ennotville Library. Tickets are $15, and seating for both shows is limited. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance from any cast member.

Reservations may also be made by calling 519-780-7593.

The plays in this series are not for the young or the easily offended. They may contain coarse language, violence, adult situations, and disturbing content. Viewer and parental discretion is strongly advised.

GUELPH - The Guelph Arts Council is inviting applications for its Jane Graham memorial award.

Any visual artist residing and actively practising in Guelph or Wellington County and who can demonstrate a commitment to professional artistic development is eligible to apply for funding to pursue professional development opportunities Specific activities that will be considered include a course, conference, apprenticeship, field trip, or professional development experience that

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BRANTFORD - Back-toback carbon monoxide incidents in an Ontario city within a week of each other reaffirms what safety officials keep telling Canadians: the risk of accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is not only a danger linked to cold weather and furnaces.

In both emergencies in Sault Ste. Marie, faulty rental water heaters were the source of the deadly CO gas.

The latest near-tragedy involved Dana Melanson, her daughter, Jordan, her sister, Darlene, and their two dogs.

They very likely owe their lives to a recently enacted bylaw in Sault Ste. Marie that makes carbon monoxide alarms mandatory for all dwellings, said John Gignac, co-chairman of the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO education, based in Brantford.

“Without a carbon monoxide alarm, they would have

been unaware of the deadly gas,” Gignac said. “It is called the silent killer because it is colourless, odorless and tasteless. The only way it can be detected by humans is with a Canadian Safety Association approved CO alarm.”

Years ago as a teenager, Melanson lost a close friend to CO poisoning.

“Because of that experience, and what just happened to me in my own home, I’m grateful the city made carbon monoxide alarms the law here.

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Consumers can find further online carbon monoxide safety resources at www.endthesilence.ca and www.safeathome.ca.

Melanson purchased a CO alarm to protect her family.

Carol Heller is a safety expert with Kidde, the country’s largest manufacturer of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Heller offers some CO summer safety tips: - have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually by a licensed professional.

Boaters with watercraft that have sleeping quarters, generators or inboard gas engines should also have annual inspections; - replace Kidde CO alarms every seven years, per CSA certification. CO alarms from other manufacturers must be replaced every 5 years; - replace batteries in CO alarms at least once annually; - consider purchasing CO alarms that have a digital display that will alert people before harmful levels of the invisible gas are reached - install CO alarms on watercraft that have sleeping quarters, generators or inboard gas engines. Remember, the boat moored adjacent could also be a source of CO, so stay safe in any marine situation; and - if a CO alarm sounds, evacuate immediately and call 9-1-1.

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Both of those persons live in areas of Quebec currently experiencing hundreds of measles cases. Plus, Toronto Public Health is investigating a number of mumps cases since the beginning of July.

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“Carbon monoxide can strike at any time of year, not just during cold winter months,” Gignac said.

“Canadians are at risk during the summer, too, due to the high number of gas appliances in our homes, cottages, trailers, and even boats. Water heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and car or boat engines put every family at risk. I congratulate the town of Sault Ste. Marie for its leadership, its fire department for its focus on public education, and these homeowners for taking the bylaw seriously,” he added.

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Guelph Hiking Trail Club celebrates 40 years

FROM PAGE TWO Centre at 8pm. Admission $5, under 12 free. Contact: Kathryn 519-722-2335.

Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Sept. 2

Thurs. Aug. 25

Antique and Collectibles Silent Auction at the Fergus Opportunity Shop, 695 St. David Street North. Bids August 22nd to September 2nd.

Fri. Aug. 26

Gore Park, Elmira, Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Rhyme ‘n Reason (2010 Bluegrass Award Winners), 7-9pm. Free.

Ancestry Library Edition Workshops at Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch, 2pm. Sarah Fisher will be running “howto” tutorials. Registration is limited, so call soon, 519-843-1180.

Palmerston fair parade @ 6:30pm followed by the Taste of Minto and viewing of exhibits. Contact: Angela 519-343-3427.

Sat. Aug. 27

Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance, 8pm. Join Marion’s Band upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room. 519-846-9611. *** Upper Credit Humane Society Golf Tournament, Maple Ridge Golf Club R.R.#4, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown. Information available on UCHS website: www.uppercredit.com. *** 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. *** Palmerston Fair features include Farmer’s breakfast, farmer’s market, garage sale, pet show, baby show, 4-H dairy show, children’s carnival, reptile show, and auction of champions. Contact: Grace 519-343-5181. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke, 8:30pm. *** Fergus Devils Camp - August 27 & 29. Golf Tournament August 28. Contact Craig Barnacal 519-278-1528 or barnacle@ sympatico.ca.

Sun. Aug. 28

Gore Park, Elmira, Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Grass Tax (Bluegrass from Brantford), 7-9pm. Free. *** Community Church Service at Palmerston Community Centre at 10am followed by the 4-H beef show, and the new Palmerston Fair Amazing Race from 1-3pm. Chicken BBQ at 4:30. Contact: Grace 519-343-5181.

Sun. Sept. 4

Mon. Sept. 5

BBQ smoked ham chop dinner at Ballinafad Community Centre.

Continuous service 5-7pm. Takeouts available. Free hotdog meal for kids 10 and under. Tickets $14, includes silent auction, and bouncy castle for the kids. Call 905-877-4072 for tickets and info.

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Thurs. Sept. 8

Arthur Fall Fair roast beef dinner, 5-7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. For tickets call Lisa 519-848-5917. *** Guelph Field Naturalists discuss “From the beginning to the origin: the life and influences of Charles Darwin” with Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, Associate Professor University of Guelph. 7:30pm University of Guelph’s Arboretum Centre. To confirm visit www. guelphfieldnaturalists.org.

Fri. Sept. 9

Sept. 9-11 - Arthur Fall Fair, Arthur Community Centre.

Admission by donation. Parade at 7pm, Variety Night 8pm. *** Howell Fish Dinner. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W. Take outs at 4:30. Dinner from 5-7. Large fillet of fish, potato, vegetable, salad, bun, desserts, drinks. Adults $14, children 6 -13 $7 (half serving of fish), 0 - 5 free hot dog meal. Elevator.

Limited tickets at door, Pre-order at church office 519-843-1781. *** Fish Fry Dinner by Howell and Super 50/50 Draw. Harriston Legion Branch 296, 5-7pm. Tickets $13. Children 12 and under $6. Children 5 and under Free. Take out available. For more information call 519-338-2843.

Tues. Aug. 30

Thurs. Sept. 1

Autumn Fine Art Show and Sale. Brought to you by the West End Art Group (GWSA). 10:30am -3 pm. At Riverside Park, Small Pavilion beside the Enabling Garden. Original Work by local artists; watercolour, oil, pastel, acrylic. Rain or shine. Come take a peak.

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Sun. Sept. 11

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It will take a little effort on your part, Aries, to help someone feel your love.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You had better get a second opinion on the way you are handling your finances, Libra. Credit card usage could put you in a bunch of trouble if you are not careful.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Sometimes things just don’t go your way, Taurus. This week you will experience a few hurdles that seem insurmountable. The fact is that you can handle them.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Open up your mind to new possibilities, Scorpio. You could just find that the opportunities for you abound and literally the sky is yours for the taking.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Think twice before you enter into a relationship without weighing the cons, Gemini. There are plenty of positives, but some of the other things may be a disadvantage.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Think of the ways you can help out at home and put that plan into motion, Sagittarius. Not only will it resolve some issues, but also it will feel good doing something positive.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 When it seems you have an enormous weight on your shoulders, Cancer, the best thing is to talk about it right away with someone you trust. This will be the case this week.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 If you are feeling stressed, Capricorn, look for ways to lighten your workload.

Hire people, like a housekeeper, who can help with some of the things you don’t enjoy doing.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll find there are plenty of things to be proud of, Leo. Try to regain your self-confidence in the next few days.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The to-do list may seem never-ending, Aquarius. All it takes is tackling one thing each day for that list to shrink dramatically. And there are always people who are willing to help.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you’re looking for a new romantic relationship you could find that you have plenty of suitors this week. It’s almost as if they are all coming out of the woodwork.

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The GHTC also maintains the first leg of the Kissing Bridge Trail, the portion from Guelph to West Montrose.

The GHTC has gone from strength to strength, bringing together people who enjoy walking in the outdoors, and offering guided hikes (day and evening) and hiking presentations.

Last year the club also started offering kids hikes, which have proved popular. The membership fee for the club is set at $25 per year, and there is always a good range of hikes offered, from gentle, easy ones for beginners, to faster, more strenuous hikes for those who enjoy a challenge.

The 40th anniversary celebration of the Radial Line Trail will be followed by these GHTC Ontario Hiking Week activities in the first week of October: - Jack Scott Memorial Hike on the Blue Springs and Sugar Shack side trails, on Oct. 1 at 2pm; -kids hike on Oct. 2 at 1pm; - New members night on Oct. 5 at 7pm; - Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Park hike on Oct. 8 at 10am.

Visit the club website www. guelphhiking.com or call Kathy at 519 836-9147.

Sat. Sept. 10

Vendors needed for Trunk Sale at Three Willows United Church, Guelph. Call Pauline at 519-823-9948 for more information.

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

Speaker: Dr. John English “Watching Pierre Trudeau.” Free, everyone welcome, refreshments served.

On Sept. 25, the Guelph Hiking Trail Club invites everyone to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Radial Line Trail.

The celebration will consist of a gentle hike along the trail, about 1-1/2 to two hours long, starting at 2pm, and on returning to the Eramosa River Park, there will be refreshments, cake, socializing, and celebratory comments from club and community dignitaries. Everyone is invited to the hike and post-hike party.

Following a groundswell of interest in hiking in Ontario in the late 1960s and early 1970s (the world-famous Bruce Trail and many other Ontario hiking trails were founded around then), the Guelph Hiking Trail Club (GHTC) completed the Radial Line Trail in late fall 1971.

The 41km rural trail from Guelph to the Bruce Trail at Limehouse was built and has been continuously maintained by the GHTC volunteers.

The main trail is marked by orange blazes and side trails have blue blazes.

The success of the trail prompted the club to build and maintain other area trails such as the Starkey Trail (now maintained by the Grand River Conservation Authority) and the Speed River Trail, from

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PAGE EIGHT Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 12, 2011

SANDY LAKE EVACUATION HIGHLIGHTS The County of Wellington and the Township of Wellington North would like to thank the Canadian Red Cross, Emergency Management Ontario, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Wellington-DufferinGuelph Public Health, St. John Ambulance (Fergus), Ontario Provincial Police, Wellington North Fire Services (Arthur Station) and Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Service for their assistance during this operation.

The following organizations provided generous financial and in-kind donations to the Sandy Lake residents during their stay in Arthur: • Actuate Corporation, Toronto Office • All Treat Farms • Arthur Chamber of Commerce • Arthur Lions Club • Arthur Pentecostal Church • Centre Wellington Fire Department • Cherrey Bus Lines • Father’s Heart Healing Centre • HFI Services Inc. • Ivan Armstrong Trucking • Jessica Jensen Incorporated • Long’s Home Hardware • Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce • Nestlé Waters Canada • Sophia Polenek, Sales Representative, Royal LePage Royal City Realty • St. John’s Catholic Women’s League • The Doctor of Chiropractic Continuing Education, Dr. Lindsay Grieve • Tim Hortons, Arthur • Walsh’s Pharmacy • Young’s Home Hardware • Zellers, Fergus

Thank you to all the local volunteers and businesses that offered support around the clock.

SPIRIT OF THE HILLS DAY 2011 Hillsburgh’s Family Fun Day! Saturday August 20, 2011 10 am – 2 pm Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh • Classic Car Show • Games for the kids • Face painting • Bouncy Castle • Food & Vendors • Silent Auction

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