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Wellingt足足足on Locals celebrating 150th anniversary of Ellis Chapel

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 19, 2011

Public Service Announcements Saugeen Singles Dances every Friday night at Durham Legion.

8:30-12:30. Come and join the fun. Call Helen at 519-369-2590.

Fri. Aug. 19

Arthur Legion Wing Night, 6-8pm. All you can eat. Take-outs not available. Entertainment by Mary Lynn Woods.

Sat. Aug. 20

Youth is served - Robert LeBlond was busy cooking up a storm at a recent fundraiser held by Coldwell Banker Grand Homes Realty.

Proceeds were for The Door, a local youth organization. Over 300 people were served and $500 dollars in pocket change contributions was raised. contributed photo

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Come and celebrate under the big tent!

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BBQ • Kids Jumping Castle Live Music • All Afternoon Silent Auction Face Painting by Waldo •

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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! *** Peach Social at Victoria Park Seniors Centre. 11am-2pm. Fresh Niagara Peaches, Peach Shortcake, Peach Pies, Home Baking, Craft Items, Raffle Draws. Lunch available! 150 Albert St. W, Fergus. 519-787-1814. *** Giant Garage Sale St. Joseph’s Parish, Fergus, in parking lot of 460 St. George St. W. 8am-11am. Rain or shine.

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

Thurs. Aug. 25

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.

Fri. Aug. 26

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. *** Pork Dinner with Corn on the Cob at St. James Church Fergus, 5:30pm Adults $15. Children under 12 years - Free. Tickets available at Church Office 519-843-2141.

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.

Tues. Aug. 30

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

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

Thurs. Sept. 1

Arthur Agricultural Society, upstairs hall, 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Sept. 2

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

Sun. Sept. 4

Gore Park, Elmira, Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Rhyme ‘n Reason (2010 Bluegrass Award Winners), 7-9pm. Free. *** Jamboree at the Mount Forest Fair. 1-5pm, All musicians welcomed. MC Laverne Ferguson. Call 519-323-9582.

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.

Sponsored by Ballinafad United Church.

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, Continued on page 11

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

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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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Local volunteers to celebrate 150th anniversary of Ellis Chapel

by Chris Daponte (Cover photo: Lois and Doug Mast)

PUSLINCH TWP. - For many residents here, the Ellis Chapel remains an integral part of their community.

“It’s a very special place for all of us,” Ken Murray said of the chapel, which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary.

“It was built as a community chapel and that’s what it remains today.”

Murray is one of three chapel trustees and the chairman of an 18 member volunteer board that looks after the building, which was constructed in 1861 by pioneer settlers and the Puslinch community on land donated

by Mary and Edward Ellis.

“There’s no job description for any position; any work we need done just gets done,” Murray said of the board.

Located on the south side of Ellis Road in the west end of Puslinch Township, the chapel offered regular service and Sunday school in the 1800s and into the 20th century, before the congregation began to shift to town churches.

Ken’s wife, Marilyn Murray, explained the church eventually fell into disuse and the windows were boarded up in 1957, around the same time Highway 401 was built through the township, just metres south of the building.

Officials were looking for service centre areas along the highway, and London businessman Loyd Frank, who worked for a major gasoline retailer, was not pleased when it was proposed the chapel be turned into a construction shed.

Thus began a long relation-

ship between Frank and the people of Puslinch Lake, who helped spearhead the restoration of the chapel and its eventual re-opening in 1963.

While the goal has always been to keep the building as close to the original as possible, over the years the board has replaced the chapel roof, refinished the floors, repaired the ceiling, re-pointed the exterior brick work, replaced doors, repaired windows, brought in new pews, replaced the organ, and done various other odd

Dedicated volunteers - Members of the volunteer board of directors at the Ellis Chapel in Puslinch Township include, from left: Gill Mahnke, Lois Mast, Doug Mast, Ken Murray, Mary Snider, Elizabeth Hughes, Marilyn Murray and Phil Fletcher. They photo by Chris Daponte were joined recently at the building by Lynn Crow, right, of the Puslinch Historical Society.

year, as well as other events such as baptisms, funerals, and concerts. And it is not just locals who want to book the facility - some travel from the U.S. and other parts of Canada because they love the chapel.

“There’s a presence in the

“There’s a presence in the building and you can feel it. It envelopes you - and I always wanted to be a part of that.”

- Volunteer board chairman Ken Murray, on what motivated him to help ensure the survival of the Ellis Chapel in Puslinch.

jobs.

The chapel underwent a face lift in 2008, with repainting, gardening, and refurbishing in order to preserve its history and update the overall appearance of the building.

The church offers four services every summer and hosts about 20 weddings each

building and you can feel it,” Ken Murray explained. “It envelopes you - and I always wanted to be a part of that.”

Many decide to book their wedding at the chapel after visiting it on a random stop at the 401 service station at the rear of the building.

So far this year, about 100 people have signed the guest

book at the chapel, which is open six days a week. They come from all backgrounds and hail from many countries, including France, Germany, Mexico, Singapore, Holland, over 20 U.S. states, and every Canadian province.

Board members stress that regular services at the chapel are non-denominational in nature.

“If you have any great theological hangups, you leave them at the door,” board member Phil Fletcher said with a laugh.

There are two original members still on the volunteer board and a few have a familial connection to the chapel, but most take part simply because they have a passion for keeping the building open.

“It’s a part of our history,” said Marilyn Murray, who noted the chapel is the only building in Puslinch Township with a provincial heritage designation.

The township gave chapel volunteers $2,500 this year towards the cost of organizing the 150th anniversary celebration, but other than that, the chapel has received no government funding.

It is funded solely through free will offerings and event rentals, and is operated and maintained by the hard work of the volunteer board.

“We have a great interest in seeing it remain open,”

said board member Elizabeth Hughes. “It would be a shame to see it closed again.”

Fletcher added the chapel provided a welcoming presence to his family members, who knew just two locals when they first relocated to Puslinch.

“It was the best way that we had of connecting to the community,” said Fletcher. “The chapel is a centre point for the community.”

This summer, in recognition of the chapel’s 150th anniversary, the board’s four services featured historical themes and several “actors” in period costumes from the Puslinch Historical Society.

“It really brought the story alive,” said Hughes.

As part of the 150th celebrations on Aug. 20 and 21, to which everyone is invited, volunteers will unveil a special plaque recognizing the history of the building, and also auction off an acrylic painting of

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On Aug. 20, from 3 to 7pm, the chapel will host a party featuring a barbecue, children’s entertainment (including a bouncy castle), and a musical program.

On Aug. 21 at 2:30pm the chapel will host its third annual service - featuring The Evolution of Teaching and Preaching - followed by an afternoon tea in the chapel garden.

Chapel volunteers are hoping for large crowds over the weekend, which, when combined with all their hard work, should help ensure the legacy of the historic Ellis Chapel remains strong.

“There’s an enthusiasm to keeping this place in the shape it’s in ... We hope it’s here for another 150 years,” Ken Murray said with a smile.

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Senior Lifestyles

Seniors centre is offering plenty of activities for August

DRAYTON - The Seniors Centre for Excellence here has listed a wide variety of events and activities it is offering to area seniors in the coming weeks.

On Aug. 25, it presents in Arthur, Books as Theatre by Bruce Woods, author of the books Between Two Women, A Stratford Story and its sequel Between Two Worlds, A Canadian Story. Woods will be sharing his memories of working as a minister in the Arthur area as well. The event is at noon at the Arthur United Church. All are welcome.

There is no cost but donations are appreciated. Call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence

Sessions will run on Mondays at 9am starting Aug. 22. Register soon as space and poles are limited.

The cost is $12 a person.

Call the centre at 519-3211151 for details and to register.

There is Peach Festival on Aug. 23 from 11am to 1pm.

Enjoy a treat at the Clifford United Church and learn more ways to incorporate peaches into a meal.

It will be a chance to chat, enjoy peaches and get heels tapping to music by Lindsay Morgan. There’s no cost, but donations are appreciated.

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The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is offering a six week urban poling course to residents in Mount Forest.

Each participant will be loaned a set of poles during the time of the course, which they can take home and use the entire six week period.

session will run on Aug. 24, from 2 to 3:30pm at the Conestoga Crest, in Drayton.

It is a presentation on managing arthritis symptoms by Susan McAuslan, physiotherapist at the Arthritis Society.

Register by calling the Seniors’ Centre.

Visit the Palmerston Park located next to the arena for a summer picnic on Aug. 31 from 11 to 2pm Grandchildren and other young persons are welcome Guests will play some games and enjoy a picnic meal over the lunch hour. There’s no cost, but donations are appreciated. Call the centre to register.

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On Aug. 24, the trip will be to Uxbridge to visit Richter’s Herbs, and then to Port Perry for lunch and some shopping.

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To book space on either trip, or for more information, contact Sherri at 519-833-

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FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND RECORD KEEPING - by Colleen Haskins The requirement of having a food safety audit for farm production is increasing, and some of the major retailers are requesting a short turn around time for these to be completed and producers to be certified. Produce commodities are classified into different risk categories, and some retailers are requiring high risk produce to be certified first. Audits are focused on the season in which the commodity is being produced, and typically occur during harvest or packing. Many audits require a minimum of 3 months of records to be completed prior to an audit being conducted. However if nutrient applications were made in the previous fall for the next years production, those records may be considered during an audit as well. With any food safety program, it is imperative to maintain and keep your records as proof of due diligence for your farm productions and often to be kept for 2 years at a minimum. Contact your retailer or customer to verify which food safety program they require and the requirements for record keeping before you schedule your audit. Now is the time to get started and the good news is, we can help! Food safety, questions? Ask us. Visit our website for more food safety information and additional resources www. ontario.ca/good-ag-practices.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS – by John C. Benham The next Growing Your Farm Factory reduced by up to Profits (GYFP) Workshop will be held in the Town of Erin at Everdale Farms near Hillsburgh from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, August 22, to be completed on Monday, August 29. Lunch and refreshments provided at no cost.

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On Friday, September 9 the next GYFP Workshop will be held in the Elora OMAFRA Boardroom from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm and to be completed on Friday, September 16. 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.

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by John C. Benham If you are planning to do an EFP project in 2012, applications will be available on Thursday, September 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 early that day with all the information and supplies you will need to complete your application.

A small change has been made to the procedure when you pick up your application, your Farm Business Registration Number along with the application number will be immediately forwarded to Guelph and that places you in the line up for the Cost Share money. So it is very important to be at the OMAFRA meeting room on Thursday, September 15th early in the day. It is not imperative for you to complete the application at that time but the sooner the better.

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 Thursday, 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.

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Rural Life

Cattlemen’s group is lauding increase to lending program for buyers GUELPH – The Ontario beef industry has said it is pleased with the provincial announcement that there is an increase in the amount of funding available for the Ontario feeder cattle co-operative program from $80- to $130-million on Aug. 4 “This is welcomed news for our industry. The Ontario feeder cattle co-operative program has been a successful venture for over 20 years. This much needed increase of funding to the program will ensure continued support for the cattle

feeder sector in Ontario and will provide the resources to help our young farmers establish themselves in the cattle industry,” said Curtis Royal, OCA president.

The program, formed in 1990, is administered by the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture.

It uses a provincial guarantee to provide competitive lending to members of all 19 co-operatives in Ontario.

In 2007, OCA agreed to

administer the interest free provision under the Federal Agriculture Marketing Programs Act, within the Ontario program. The availability of the program has triggered growth within co-operatives.

“Since the inception of this valuable program, over 1.3 million cattle have been purchased by more than 3,000 members,” said Ross Jeffray, chairman of the Ontario feeder cattle co-operative program “The number of young farmers in this program is well above

the industry average, indicating the need for such a program to attract young farmers to the industry. The success of this program is a direct result of diligent directors and staff, the management and honesty of the members, and the support of government, lenders, sales barns, dealers, truckers, and packers.”

Through the years there have been modifications to the program, but the principles remain the same. The board of directors approves members and their purchase requests,

a 5% assurance deposit is required, and cattle are bought and sold in the name of the cooperative. Currently, members can borrow up to a maximum of $250,000.

The OCA is a grassroots organization representing 19,000 beef producers in the province and provides leadership to cattlemen from all sectors of the industry.

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- Neil Horst, Bloomingdale Farms, Wallenstein, JD 8110, 296.8, 7; Dave Overgaauw, Orangeville, Fendt 714, 292.9, 6; - Jeff Koster, Moorefield, JD 8100, 289.1, 5; Kevin Overgaauw, Orangeville, Fendt 820, 289.9, 4; - Michelle Rae/Gary Rae, Drayton; JD 7930, 289.6, 3; Larry Schill/Lardeb Farms, Alma, JD 7820, 289.3, 2; In the 32,000 pound local farm tractors, the standings, in the same order as the previous classes, are: - Joe Kieswetter, Alma, Agco DT 240A, 3538, 20; - Steve Seifried/Trinier

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Marien Rozendaal, Clinton, Fendt 900, 310, 16; - Steve Skerritt/Lardeb Farms, Drayton JD 7830, 307.2, 15; - Rick Roubos, Moorefield, JD 7730 302, 14; - Sytse Falkena/Falkena Farms, Arthur, JD 8310, 299.1, 13; - Brian Martin, Floradale, Fendt 926, 299.5, 12; - Arjen Falkena/Falkena Farms, Arthur, JD 7810, 299.5, 11; - Matt Dirksen/Henk Dirksen, Alma, NH T7060, 299.4, 10; - Kyle Bossence, Arthur, NH T7030, 297.1, 9; - Willis Martin, Alma, Ford 8830, 297.5, 8;

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The pull has three stages: Drayton, Grand River Raceway, and Fergus Fall fair.

Results in the 22,000 pound local farm tractors is, in order, puller, home town, t r a c t o r , distance pulled, and total accumulated points: Arnold Bouwman, Guelph, Fendt 926, 338.7, 20 points; - John Koster, Harriston, MF 7490 , 327.6, 19; - Kevin VanDriel, Fergus, JD 7930, 322. 7, 18; - Bas Altena and Lambert Altena, Arthur, Fendt 926, 310.1, 17

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Palmerston Fall Fair is August 26 to 28

With activities for all ages, the Palmerston Fall Fair grounds is a great place to spend Aug. 26 to 28.

Sponsors are special and that is the theme of this year’s fair.

A Saturday night half price movie might is set for the Norgan Theatre Aug. 20 at 8pm. On Aug. 24, the Ambassador of the Fair competition is set.

On Aug. 26 the parade is downtown at 6pm and the arena opens following that.

Assembly for the parade is at 5:30pm at Lawrence Park Friday night, also marks the Taste of Minto - an opportunity to taste locally grown and produced foods. That is a great way for the producers to showcase what they produce in the community.

In the past, the commodity groups have served beef, pork, chicken, beans, honey, apple butter, pizza, dairy products, and coffee. With the continued response, organizers are hoping for another exciting event.

Saturday starts with a Farmer’s Breakfast and a tail-

gate garage sale at 8am.

Breakfast, to 10am, includes eggs, sausage, and all the fixings. Vendors and shoppers are wanted for the tailgate garage sale in the arena parking lot.

Residents are invited to bring their treasures to sell.

There is no cost to participate.

The Farmers’ Market runs 9am to 1pm at the arena, offering baking, garden produce, plants, farm fresh products, and more.

Pony rides are available as Glen Catto from Owen Sound returns to the fair.

At 10am, the pet show begins at the barn. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded.

There is a dog agility demo that will thrill. Bring pets, family, and friends to the Pet Show and enjoy the “dancing dogs.”

Shows are at 11am and 2pm.

The Fair’s Baby Show begins at 11am, as does the Tiny Tyke Dairy Calf Show, followed by the Over the Hill Competition.

An open 4-H Dairy Show starts at noon. The Children’s carnival is at 12:30pm.

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Wednesday August 24 • 8:00 pm Ambassador Competition Official opening of the fair Friday August 26 • 6:30 pm - Parade • Arena opens after parade • 7:00 pm - A Taste of Minto • • • • •

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• Noon 4-H Open Dairy Show •12:30 pm - Children’s Carnival • 2:00 pm - Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull 3:00 pm - AUCTION OF CHAMPIONS This is your opportunity to bid on first place exhibits of beef, lamb, pork, baked goods and wine.

Come to the Auditorium and bid on the “best”!

• Afternoon Helicopter rides (weather permitting)

merston Evangelical Missionary Church, all children ages 3-10 are welcome. There games, crafts, and prizes.

Activities include face painting, a craft table, and the pedal tractor pull at 2pm.

The dog agility show begins at 2pm, followed by the Auction of Champions at 3pm.

The event is a chance to bid on the best - first place exhibits of beef, lamb, pork, baked goods and wine.

Weather permitting, there will be helicopter rides at the fairgrounds on Saturday.

Sunday’s events begin at 10am with an interdenominational church service 10am in the community centre. The offering is donated to the Food Grains Bank.

That is followed by the Tiny Tyke Beef Show at noon and the Anglican Church chicken supper at 4:30pm. Enjoy a feast of chicken, baked potatoes and homemade pie.

In her message to those looking forward to this year’s fair, Ambassador of the Fair Michelle Koobs said, “The fair is a time where we can look back and remember the past, as well as make memories for the future.”

“This year we are especially thanking and recognizing our sponsors, who allow us to make so many wonderful memories. Our theme, Sponsors are Special, allows us to take time to appreciate the companies and people who make the fair a time of such fun and celebration of our community.”

Koobs thanked the “faithful and hardworking volunteers who give so freely of their time and talents to bring joy to everyone in attendance at the fair.”

“My year has been very exciting. From attending district meeting, annual meeting,

and convention I have made many new friends I will definitely keep for a lifetime. I have had the pleasure of working with the Agricultural Society and learning more about how much work goes into planning a fair. I especially want to thank Kathryn Alton, Christine Fotheringham, and the ambassador committee for their guidance and support, and my sponsor, the Town of North Perth, for this incredible opportunity.”

Koobs looks forward to “seeing our community once again showing how wonderful it is this August.”

President Mert Schneider offered an invitation to all residents of Minto and beyond to attend. “The fair has been an opportunity for rural and town residents to get together and share for over 130 years.”

He said volunteers put in many hours to plan and organize events and displays that will interest a wide variety of fair goers.

He noted the annual tractor Pull in late July is a perennial favourite event. He said the ambassador competition gets everyone into the fair spirit.

“Introduce the youngsters to the activities of the fair.

If you make quilts, knitted or crocheted articles, or any other craft, bring it along to share.”

He said fair goers always like to check the culinary arts and canning displays as well as the popular photography section.

Schneider said the crops section is a busy area with local farmers comparing crops and networking with their neighbours.

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Homecraft president Grace Canning said, “We have been busy for several months now putting together this prize list for you. Hopefully you will something that is of interest to you, either to enter as an exhibitor or to marvel at.”

She added, “This is our 132nd fair and it wouldn’t be possible to carry on for so many years without the help of our many sponsors. When you visit the fair, please take note of those who have donated a prize and think of them the next time you need something that they supply.”

The first fairs held in Palmerston from 1879 to 1896 were sponsored by the Palmerston Horticultural Society, until provincial cutbacks forced them to cease.

On Jan. 13, 1897 the Palmerston and North Wallace Agricultural Society was formed. It purchased land for the fairgrounds that year.

Over the years there were additions, including a racetrack and grandstand (no longer there).

All exhibits were displayed in the yellow barn, on two lev-

els, until the arena was built.

The society contributes to the town. In 1961, land for the Barb Wright ball diamond was donated. In 1967, a swimming pool was built. That land was returned when the current pool was built. In 1976, the largest donation, worth $60,000 then, was made to the Palmerston community complex. In 1996, with a neighbouring landowner, land and access to it was supplied for a second ball diamond. The local soccer club also uses the grounds.

There have been special events. The Palmerston Toy Show was held from 1987 to 1995. The Western Ontario Sheep Dog Trial ran from 1994 to 2003.

The Ambassador of the Fair competition is 33 years old and the annual tractor pull is 30. In 2000 the Farmer’s pre-seeding barbecue was started and continues to be a hit with the farming community.

For more information about the fair or view the 2011 Palmerston Fair Book, check out the fair’s website at www. palmerstonfair.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Barrie man is tops at Canadian Open Fiddle Championships SHELBURNE - The 61st Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship just finished here and saw Kyle Charron, of Barrie, crowned at the finals on Aug. 6.

This was Charron’s third title. His previous championships were in 2007 (when, at 17, he was the youngest champion in the history of the contest) and in 2009. Award results for all of the competition classes are available at www.shelburnefiddlecontest. on.ca.

Charron also won the Canadian Tune of Choice trophy and award with Maytime Swing, by Graham Townsend.

There were about 100 contestants registered from as far away as Boston, and almost 2,000 people attending Bill Waite, co-chairman of the Shelburne Rotary Club’s organizing committee, said, “Once again this year we were able to put on a fantastic show for the fiddle championship, thanks in no small part to today’s high calibre of fiddle

playing.”

A number of the contestants were also featured as part of the fiddling and stepdancing Saturday night entertainment, which included performances by the Ballagh Bunch, Everything Fitz, the Jenish Sisters, Rittmai, and The Third Degree.

The night’s entertainment also included a clear audience favourite - the Judges’ Showcase, giving Doug McNaughton, Karen Reed, and Louis Schryer a chance

Writers’ Festival holds launch party

EDEN MILLS - For a preview of the fiction writers appearing at the 23rd annual Writers’ Festival here, everyone is invited to the intimate setting at the eBar on Aug. 23 for readings, music, prizes, and more.

The event features Scott Chantler, Evan Munday, and Nicole Lundrigan reading from their most recent works. It is an opportunity to enjoy a preview of the plans for this year’s festival.

The eBar is at 41 Quebec Street, in Guelph. Doors open

at 6:30pm with readings and music from 7 to 9pm. There is free admission and a cash bar.

This year’s Writers Festival has some of the biggest names in Canadian fiction lined up.

The festival runs from Sept. 15 to 18, and Festival Sunday this year includes readings by local authors Claire Tacon, Chantler and Dan Vyleta, as well as Alison Pick, Andrew Pyper, Terry Fallis, and William Deverell, to name a few.

Eden Mills Writers’ Festival attracts book lovers of all ages,

as well as those who enjoy a relaxing outdoor family event.

Canadian authors of fiction, non fiction, poetry, and prose gather every year in the hamlet and read from their latest work.

Readings for adults, young adults, and children take place every 20 minutes, from four leafy gardens and meadows, behind the homes of Eden Mills residents.

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair - and lounge by the Eramosa River while listening to the words of some of Canada’s best writers.

Auditions called for Christmas show

The Hanover Community Players are searching for the actors who will help to make their Christmas show, A Neverland Christmas Carol, come alive Dec. 8, to 11 for five shows.

From the moment Peter Pan eavesdrops at the Darling’s nursery window and overhears Mrs. Darling reading A Christmas Carol to her children, Christmas becomes more spirited than ever.

While the ever-jealous Tinkerbell sulks at Wendy’s presence, wicked Captain Hook and his band of pirates concoct an evil scheme to sabotage the children’s festivities. Now it is up to Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the Darlings and a comical, Dickens-inspired re-enactment to show Hook the error of his ways and, ultimately, save Christmas in Neverland.

There are 21 roles are available for children, teens, and adults, male and female, who must be prepared to rehearse three times per week in order to learn the music and to work on stage with artistic director Ruth Fletcher, of Durham.

Auditions will be held in the theatre on Sept. 8 and 9 from 7 to 9pm. Prospective

cast members should come prepared with a short musical number to show their vocal range for the music director (a piano and CD player will be available. Either sheet music or a CD as accompaniment may be used if desired).

Each candidate must first fill out a registration form and check the rehearsal schedule for conflicts. All actors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the audition.

The first rehearsal will take place on Sept. 11 at 1:30pm.

to demonstrate their fiddling skills.

The youngest competitor this year was 8 year old Abbie Steckley-Leis; the oldest was 83 year old Alf Leno.

The most hotly contested class was the junior championship (ages 13 to 18), which had 20 competitors and was won by Ellen Day of Ottawa.

The 10-12 year old class was won by Diana Dawydchak of Etobicoke.

A surprise came during the evening when MC Gary Ballagh was presented with the Invincible Vince Mountford Memorial Trophy for Most

Entertaining Fiddler. It was a crowd-pleasing choice and, perhaps for the first time in recorded history, Ballagh was

momentarily struck speechless.

For more results, visit the web site.

Auditions set this month for Youth Singers group GUELPH - Guelph Youth Singers is seeking new members for its award-winning choirs I, II, and III. The group is holding auditions in August and early September for entry in September.

Children and youth who

love to sing, and who are between the ages of 6 and 18, are welcome.

For more information and to book an audition with the youth choral organization, phone 519-821-8574 or send an email to admin@guelphyouthsingers.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT Singers start rehearsals Sept. 6 The Grey Bruce Singers are gathering for their fall session on Sept. 6 in the Hanover Civic Theatre for rehearsals from 7 to 9pm.

Anyone wishing to sing at

the Christmas concerts is invited to attend. No auditions are necessary, just a commitment to attend and learn from director Dianne Leith and accompanist Chris Patterson.

Rehearsals are every Tuesday, plus Sundays as the choir near the concerts on Nov. 24 to 27. Music is available from 6 to 6:45pm. A membership fee of $50 cover costs.

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ELORA - It may be summer, but next week preparations begin for this October’s Twilight Zoo here.

The Elora Centre for the Arts - The Imagination Station is hosting wire and paper lantern making workshops with Tim Murton from Aug. 20 to 21 from 10am - 4pm; and, Sept.

20 to 22 from 7 - 10pm.

Murton has been offering the classes for many years.

Be it a mushroom, a cat, skeleton, or something different, participants will be provided with a starter kit and the training to create a wire sculpture for the home or garden.

Students are encouraged to create their lanterns while Murton lends a hand and offers suggestions.

Extra materials can be purchased at each workshop.

Workshops are suitable for ages 10 and up (smaller folks can lend a hand to parent in the last class).

Contact the centre to register or for more information.

Telephone 519-846-9698 or email programming@eloracentreforthearts.ca.

The cost is $100 for members and $115 for non-members.

Getting ready - Artist Tim Murton, assisted by Owen Gow, was at Art in the Yard earlier this year as a promotion for his coming wire lantern workshops through the Elora Centre for the Arts. photo by Mike Robinson

The workshops are part of preparations for this year’s Halloween Scare Fair featuring the Twilight Zoo. Expect Halloween and medieval performers, games and vendors. Face painting and costumes for the parade are available.

The opening ceremony for the event is Oct. 21 from 6 to 10pm with the event continuing on Oct. 22 and 23 from

noon to 10pm.

Organizers are still looking for vendors and costumed performers.

The Twilight Zoo will be showcased from Oct. 13 to 30 from noon to 10pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

Workshops from Oct. 3 to 5 are sponsored by the Elora BIA. For more information on that workshop email halloweenelora@cogeco.ca.

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HILLSBURGH - The Summer Festival here at the Century Church Theatre features Fred Carmichael’s romantic romp, Coming Apart.

The play offers laughter, and perhaps some sympathy, as men and women can identify with a married couple who think their marriage is on the rocks. Pat Beaven, Gary Seibert, Carol McCone, and Patrick C. Smith are the per-

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Meanwhile, their friends Sylvia and Bert try ruse after ploy to get them to recognize

they are still very much in love.

The battle of the sexes escalates hilariously.

The show runs to Aug. 28, with 2:30pm matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays at $23, and 8pm evening performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and a second Thursday at $27, including taxes and charges.

Call the box office 519855-4586 to order tickets.

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HILLSBURGH - The town here will be busy Aug. 20 from 10am to 2pm as Spirit of the Hills returns.

There is a classic car show, all kinds of children’s events.

There are vendors plus miniature donkeys, or visit fire safety displays. The OPP Mounted Unit will be visiting.

At 11am, as Lee Tocher will lead a walking tour of the main street for the history of Hillsburgh and Tocher’s stories about growing up in Hillsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s.

There is a clown and magician. The Credit Valley Drummers will beating traditional West African rhythms.

Wellington County’s Green Legacy will have a display, and staff from Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services will discuss their services.

The Hillsburgh Lions Club will barbecue hotdogs and bacon-on-a-bun in the parkette.

The rain venue is the community centre.

Blue Suede Shoes: Memories of the King Created by Chris McHarge & Colin Stewart

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May19, 6, 2011 Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 2011 PAGE PAGE FIFTEEN ELEVEN

Life is Peachy FROM PAGE TWO 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. *** Harriston Legion Branch 296 Fish Fry by Howell. 5 - 7pm.

Tickets $13, Children 12 and under $6, Children under 5 Free.

Order tickets by Sept 2. Limited tickets at the door. Take out available.

Sat. Sept. 10

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

Sun. Sept. 11

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; water colour, oil, pastel, acrylic. Rain or shine. Come take a peak. *** Jazz Vespers at Norfolk Street United Church, 7pm. With Rev. Arty Miller and Jazz Trio: John Zadro on piano, Andy Klaehn on saxophone and woodwinds and Gary Tomlin on percussion. For more info. call 519-822-6165.

Mon. Sept. 12

Centre Wellington Singers 1st Fall practice. New members welcome. Social and registration 6:30. Sing at 7:15 sharp. Heritage River Retirement basement dining room in Elora. More info. contact Julia 519-843-5419. *** Seniors Wellness Expo, 10am-4pm. Exhibits promoting health, financial and social activities. Admission is free. Everyone welcome. Donations to foodbank appreciated. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood.

Tues. Sept. 13

The Royal City Quilters’ Guild (RCQG) first monthly meeting for the season on at 7pm at the Three Willows United Church on 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. The program for this evening will be a presentation by Sandy Proud Smallfoot on A Collection of

Quilts. Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5. For info. call Judy 519-822-2658.

Wed. Sept. 14

Euchre at Harriston Legion #296. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519338-2843. *** Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood. 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch & Prizes to follow. 1st. Early Bird Draw for $50. *** Harvest Tea for famine relief in the Horn of Africa at the Butterfly Garden of St. James Anglican Church, Fergus. 2:30 - 5:30pm Tickets $7.50. Children Under 5 years - Free. Sponsored by St. James, Fergus and St. John, Elora. Tickets available by calling 519-843-2141 or 519-843-1846.

Thurs. Sept. 15

Arthur Agricultural Society, upstairs hall, 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Sept. 16

Harriston-Minto 152nd Fall Fair. Party till the cows come home.

Sept. 16-18, Harriston-Minto Fairgrounds, 519-510-3625. www. harristonmintofair.ca. *** Antique and Collectibles Silent Auction at the Fergus Opportunity Shop, 695 St. David Street North. Bids September 5th to September 16th.

stival e F h c a e P Clifford United Church Tuesday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate the bounty that Ontario Farmers produce each year !

The luncheon menu offers healthy but tasty versions of the “old favourites” as well as new favourties that you may not have tried before. Enjoy music provided by Lyndsay Morgan while visiting with old & new friends.

Delicious peach dessert!

Healthy Recipes Available!

Good y, Compan great music!

Please register by calling 519-638-1000 so that we can ensure we have enough for all!

There is no cost...but donations are appreciated!

sat. Sept. 17

Tribute to Elvis Presley by Peter Irwin Presented by the HarristonMinto Agricultural Society. 8pm. Harriston-Minto Community Complex. Tickets $20. For more details visit www.harristonmintofair.ca.

Sun. Sept. 18

Grand Valley’s Terry Fox Run / Walk / Cycle Register at the Grand Valley Community Centre. Open run from 10am - 1:30pm.

FREE BBQ by the GV Lions Club. For info. call Vada at 519928-2841. *** Last day of ticket sales for Cats Anonymous Rescue & Adoption Silent Auction & Dinner, Sunday, September 25th at Springfield Golf and Country Club, Guelph. $60 per person. Advance tickets only. For details call Tish at 519-855-6850.

Horoscopes - For the fourth week of August -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Travel is in your immediate future, Aries. You just won’t be sure yet if it will be a long trip or a day just to get away from it all. Regardless, it’ll involve family, too.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Start putting your money where your mouth is, Taurus. There’s only so long a person can keep stringing along others. Sooner or later your time will be up.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it’s time to make up your mind about an important decision that’s going to affect others. The next few weeks will be extra busy, so start preparing.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are in a festive mood and you don’t really know how you are going to celebrate. Others are willing to join the party if you let them participate.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, Leo. Others have noticed the change in your demeanor and have questioned it. Things will subside shortly.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, avoid making any big changes in the next few days. Your personal life is about to undergo a big change, and you will have a lot of choices to consider.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s all right to take others’ advice once in a while, Libra. You don’t always have to march to the beat of a different drummer. Think about this in the next few days.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there’s so much going on daily that it’s easy for you to feel scatterbrained and make mistakes.

It’s definitely hard to focus when there is confusion.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a relationship is strained and you are asked to mediate the situation.

Don’t get too excited about being a referee, though. It comes with much responsibility.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you need a break from things but don’t know what the break will be just yet. Start jotting down ideas that will relax your mind and your body.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Things are about to heat up and you may feel overwhelmed in the next few days. Don’t let your temper get the better of you or it could lead to more stress.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, bide your time because change is on the horizon. Events that unfold will not be what you expected.

Feathery additions - The Wellington Terrace recently welcomed two additions to its pond. The nursing home’s two swans, nicknamed Daredevil and Dorinda, have become a family with the hatching of their cygnets, Kate and William. They made their first appearance on June 24.

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes.

To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Emancipation celebration - Rosemary Sadlier, the president of the Ontario Black History Society and Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott met July 29 at Queen’s Park, to celebrate Emancipation Day. Sadlier was recognizing Arnott’s private members’ initiative, an act to proclaim Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day in Ontario. On Aug. 1 1834, slavery was abolished in the British Empire, making Ontario a haven for escaped slaves fleeing the southern United States through the Underground Railroad. Arnott worked with a Liberal MPP, Maria Van Bommel, to acknowledge the date in Ontario’s history. Their bill also made history in 2008, being the first ever to be co-sponsored by two MPPs from different parties.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 19, 2011

BUILD A SAFE CAMPFIRE… NOT A WILDFIRE Campfires are a leading cause of wildfires.

With the extreme dry conditions in Wellington County, outdoor fire safety is very important. Conditions are ideal for grass or wild land fires.

OUTDOOR FIRE SAFETY TIPS. • Check with your local fire department to

ensure it is safe to have an outdoor fire.

• Check with your municipal office to ensure

Open Air Burning is permitted.

REDISCOVER

your own backyard.

Want to get away but need to be home for dinner?

Very few rivers can compete with the Grand when it comes to canoeing and kayaking in Wellington County.

This 300 kilometre long river offers a variety of stretches suitable for boaters of all levels. White water daredevils can flock to the Elora Gorge and those looking for a more tranquil journey can begin in Rockwood, Belwood, Guelph or Conestogo.

Rediscover what’s going on in Wellington County this summer. www.timeout.travel www.grandriver.ca

• Check with your municipality to see if a

permit is required.

• Never leave any fire unattended.

A sudden gust of wind or change in wind direction can spread a fire very quickly.

Antique & Classic CAR SHOW

Sunday, August 28 12 - 4 pm rain or shine

• Build a proper fire pit lined with good

sized stones or even use an old truck tire rim.

admission: $2 per person

• Clear all dry and combustible materials,

including dry vegetation, away from your fire pit.

n Parade of cars

• Burn clean, dry, hard wood.

n Entertainment

• Keep a large bucket of water handy to put

n Family activities

the fire out if necessary and cool the fire embers.

n Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the Fergus Brass Band! n Refreshments offered by M&M Charity BBQ

extinguished before you leave it.

• Check the fire 15 to 30 minutes after you

DID YOU KNOW? It is illegal to have open air fires when the Ministry of the Environment issues a Smog Alert.

PAPER PRODUCTS

n Picnic on the grounds!

• Ensure any outdoor fire is completely

put it out to make sure it did not start up again.

Recycle paper egg cartons and take out trays with

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TENANT AND LANDLORD INFORMATION WHAT’S NEW? County Communications The 2012 rent increase guideline will be 3.1 percent.Page This increase will be applied to rent between January 1 and December 31, 2012.

Wellington Advertiser • This is the maximum amount landlords can increase a tenant’s rent during the year without making an application to the for publication: August 19, 2011 Landlord and Tenant Board.by Phil Dietrich prepared Wellington County Museum & Archives • The rent for a unit can be increased if at least 12 months have passed since the tenant first moved in, or since his or her last rent increase.

• The tenant must be given proper written notice of the rental increase at least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect.

For more information on the Landlord and Tenant Board, visit: www.ltb.gov.on.ca or call 1.888.332.3234.

For information about rental housing and assistance in the Wellington and Guelph area, contact Housing Services at: 519.824.7822.

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

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Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer 519.837.2600, ext. 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca *ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750